# ORS § 196.120: 196.120 Exercise of eminent domain

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.120

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 196.120
- **Heading:** 196.120 Exercise of eminent domain
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 196 / Section 196.120

## Text

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in any proceeding by a state agency or local government to acquire property within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, through the exercise of the power of eminent domain, the property value shall not be reduced because of any diminution in value resulting from the potential of the taking. [1987 c.856 §6]

Source: Section 196.120 — Exercise of eminent domain; property value , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors196.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 196.105 196.105 Definitions for ORS 196.105 to 196.125](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.105.md)
- [ORS § 196.107 196.107 Legislative findings on management plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.107.md)
- [ORS § 196.109 196.109 Effect of revision of urban area boundaries within scenic area on management plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.109.md)
- [ORS § 196.110 196.110 Land use regulation in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.110.md)
- [ORS § 196.115 196.115 Appeal from decision of Columbia River Gorge Commission or county](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.115.md)
- [ORS § 196.120 196.120 Exercise of eminent domain](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.120.md)
- [ORS § 196.125 196.125 Buffer by regulation around Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.125.md)
- [ORS § 196.150 196.150 Compact provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.150.md)
- [ORS § 196.155 196.155 Authority for state officers and agencies to carry out duties under compact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.155.md)
- [ORS § 196.160 196.160 Membership on Columbia River Gorge Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.160.md)
- [ORS § 196.165 196.165 Status of commission employees for purposes of certain benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.165.md)
- [ORS § 196.175 196.175 Pacific Ocean Resources Compact ratified](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.175.md)
- [ORS § 196.180 196.180 Compact provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T19_C196_S196.180.md)
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