§ 543.010 Definitions for ORS 543.010 to 543.610
§ 543.012 Applicability of chapter to reauthorization of existing hydroelectric project
§ 543.013 Applicability of chapter and ORS chapter 543A to ocean renewable energy facility
§ 543.015 Policy
§ 543.017 Minimum standards for development of hydroelectric power; public interest considerations; rules
§ 543.050 Powers of Water Resources Commission as to permits, licenses, investigations, reports, forms and examination of records
§ 543.055 Hearings and witnesses
§ 543.060 Investigations; access to project, maps, books and other project data

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 543 > General Provisions

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Amortization: Paying off a loan by regular installments.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • 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
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100