(1) An activity of a drainage district is deemed to be an urban service, as defined in ORS 195.065, if the drainage district:\n(a) Is located in a county that has a population greater than 700,000; and\n(b) Operates a flood control project located within the urban growth boundary established by Metro or within the incorporated boundary of a city.\n(2) As used in this section, 'flood control project' means a system or method, including, but not limited to, canals, ditches, dikes, levees, revetments and floodwalls, for:\n(a) The control, diversion, conservation or abatement of floodwater, or of an excessive or unusual accumulation of water, in a natural or artificial body of water; or\n(b) The protection of life and property against danger, menace, injury or damage resulting from floodwater, or an excessive or unusual accumulation of water. [2015 c.544 §14]\nNote:\n547.057 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 547 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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