# ORS § 542.070: 542.070 Entry on lands

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C542_S542.070

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 542.070
- **Heading:** 542.070 Entry on lands
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 45 / Chapter 542 / Section 542.070

## Text

In order to carry out the purpose of ORS 542.060 (Information on availability of water for beneficial uses) all persons employed under that section may enter and cross all lands within the state; provided, that in so doing, no unnecessary damage is done to private property.

Source: Section 542.070 — Entry on lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors542.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

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