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Measure 38
Prohibits Livestock in Certain Polluted Waters or on Adjacent Lands

Again, this expands the State’s involvement in commerce. The civil government does have some obligations biblically to punish evil-doers (via restitution) whose careless actions result in damage to the goods of others. (Exodus 22:5, 6 “If a man shall cause a field or vineyard to be eaten, and shall put in his beast, and shall feed in another man’s field; of the best of his own field, and of the best of his own vineyard, shall he make restitution. If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed therewith; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution.”) But someone (including the State) who believes someone else’s cattle has damaged his field (or stream) already has the capability of suing to recover damages. This Measure is radical, is aimed at prior restraint, and essentially presumes that all cattle in all waters are bad. We strongly recommend a NO vote on this Measure.

Vote "Yes" to prohibit livestock in or along certain polluted waters in state, with exceptions.

Vote "No" to reject law prohibiting livestock in or along certain polluted waters in state.

SUMMARY: Measure would prohibit livestock in certain waters in Oregon, and on adjacent land, if waters do not meet state water quality standards and the livestock would contribute to poor water quality. State Department of Agriculture may allow exemptions if certain criteria are met. Any person may sue to enforce law. Measure applies to state, federal, and private waters and land. Persons required to comply may receive tax credit and state funding. Measure's operative dates are delayed, depending on land ownership and type of habitat affected.

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