The activity of a corporation for drainage or flood control organized under ORS § 554.005 to 554.340 is deemed to be an urban service, as defined in ORS § 195.065, if the corporation:

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 554.275

  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

(1) Is located in a county that has a population greater than 700,000; and

(2) Operates a flood control project as defined in ORS § 547.057 located within the urban growth boundary established by Metro or within the incorporated boundary of a city. [2015 c.544 § 16]

 

554.275 was added to and made a part of 554.005 to 554.340 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.