221.862 “Historic ghost town” defined
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221.862 “Historic ghost town” defined. As used in ORS 221.862 to 221.872, “historic ghost town” means an incorporated city within this state that:
(1)Is on land acquired under a United States patent;
(2)Does not have a sufficient number of registered electors permanently residing within the city to fill all offices provided for under its charter; and
(3)Is of historic interest. [1983 c.355 §1]
Note: 221.862 to 221.872 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 221 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.