Oregon Law
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262.005Definitions for ORS 262.015 to 262.105 262.010[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.015Authority for joint operating agency formation; powers 262.020[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.025Procedure for joint operating agency formation 262.030[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.035Power of agency to require financial contributions from members restricted; members contracting with agency for services 262.040[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.045Procedure for modification of or withdrawal from agency membership 262.055Management of agency; directors; officers; meetings 262.065Duties of agency treasurer; disposition of funds; accounting system; reports; audit; appointment and duties of agency manager 262.075Agency as state political subdivision; eminent domain powers; financial transaction powers 262.085Authority to issue revenue obligations; procedure; rights and duties created by revenue obligations; interest rate; exemption from state taxation; immunity from personal liability in connection with issuance 262.095Rates for energy furnished by agency 262.105Taxation of agency property in same manner as private power corporations 262.110[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.115Construction of ORS 262.005 to 262.115 and 308.505; severability 262.120[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.130[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.140[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.150[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.160[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.170[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.180[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.190[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.200[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.210[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.220[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.230[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.240[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.250[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.260[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.270[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.310[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.320[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.330[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.340[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.350[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.360[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.370[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.380[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.410[Amended by 1967 c.293 §28; repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.420[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.430[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.440[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.450[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.460[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.470[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.510[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.520[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.530[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.540[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.550[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.610[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.620[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1] 262.630[Repealed by 1969 c.12 §1]

Chapter 262 — JOINT OPERATING AGENCIES FOR ELECTRIC POWER

ORS 262.005 Definitions for ORS 262.015 to 262.105

As used in ORS 262.015 to 262.105, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1)

“Electric cooperative” means a cooperative corporation owning and operating an electric distribution system.

(2)

“Joint operating agency” means an agency organized by three or more cities or people’s utility districts under the laws of this state for the purposes and according to ORS 262.005 to 262.105.

(3)

“Privately owned electric utility company” means an electric utility operated for profit and subject to regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Oregon or the equivalent officer or commission of any other state.

(4)

“Utility properties” means a plant, works or other property used for development, generation, storage, distribution or transmission of electricity. “Utility properties” does not include facilities for uranium refining, processing or reprocessing.

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