Enabling Act or Statute
The North Morrow Vector Control District was established and operates under the authority of Oregon Rivised Statutes (ORS) Chapter 452. This statute governs the formation powers, and responsibilities of vector control districts throughout the state of Oregon.
ORS Chapter 452 authorizes districts like ours to conduct surveillance, pervention, and control of vector-borne threats-such as mosquitoes-in order to protect public health and enhance quality of life in our communities.