§ 448.295 Jurisdiction of cities over property used for system or sources
§ 448.300 City ordinance authority
§ 448.305 Special ordinance authority of certain cities
§ 448.310 Investigation of complaints
§ 448.315 Special police to enforce ORS 448.295
§ 448.325 Injunction to enforce city ordinances

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 448 > Water Systems > Jurisdiction of Cities

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100