# ORS § 545.051: 545.051 Change of boundaries authorized

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.051

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 545.051
- **Heading:** 545.051 Change of boundaries authorized
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 45 / Chapter 545 / Section 545.051

## Text

The boundaries of any irrigation district organized under the Irrigation District Law may be changed in the manner prescribed in ORS 545.051 (Change of boundaries authorized) to 545.126 (Liability of excluded lands for district’s obligations) . However, a change in the boundaries of a district shall not impair or affect its organization, its right in or to property or any of its other rights or privileges of whatever kind or nature. The change in the boundaries of a district shall not affect, impair or discharge any contract, obligation, lien or charge for or upon which the district was liable or chargeable had such change of its boundaries not been made. [Formerly 545.582]

Source: Section 545.051 — Change of boundaries authorized; effect on existing rights and liabilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors545.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 545.001 545.001 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.001.md)
- [ORS § 545.002 545.002 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.002.md)
- [ORS § 545.007 545.007 Voting rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.007.md)
- [ORS § 545.025 545.025 Purposes of irrigation district](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.025.md)
- [ORS § 545.029 545.029 Hearing of petition by county court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.029.md)
- [ORS § 545.033 545.033 Naming and division of districts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.033.md)
- [ORS § 545.037 545.037 Notice of election for determining organization of district](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.037.md)
- [ORS § 545.041 545.041 Conduct of election](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.041.md)
- [ORS § 545.043 545.043 Qualifications of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.043.md)
- [ORS § 545.051 545.051 Change of boundaries authorized](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.051.md)
- [ORS § 545.057 545.057 Petition for inclusion of lands within district](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.057.md)
- [ORS § 545.059 545.059 Notice of petition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.059.md)
- [ORS § 545.061 545.061 Hearing on petition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.061.md)
- [ORS § 545.067 545.067 Liability of petitioners for obligations of district](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T45_C545_S545.067.md)

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