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Title 45 - WATER RESOURCES: IRRIGATION, DRAINAGE, FLOOD CONTROL, RECLAMATIONChapter 540 - DISTRIBUTION AND STORAGE OF WATER; WATERMASTERS; WATER RIGHT CHANGES, TRANSFERS AND FORFEITURES
DISTRIBUTION OF WATER GENERALLY; WATER DISTRICTS; WATERMASTERS
Section 540.140 - Insufficiency of water; preference of uses

ORS § 540.140

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Section 540.140 - Insufficiency of water; preference of uses

When the waters of any natural stream are not sufficient for the service of all those desiring the use of the same, those using the water for domestic purposes shall, subject to such limitations as may be prescribed by law, have the preference over those claiming such water for any other purpose, and those using the water for agricultural purposes shall have the preference over those using the same for manufacturing purposes.

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