Oregon Rancher Collects Rainwater on His Own Land. Then the Government Comes for Him With a $1,500 Charge: ‘Can I Sue the State?’

An Oregon rancher’s attempt to store rainwater and snow runoff on his property ended in a lengthy legal battle, a $1,500 fine, and 30 days in jail.

Gary Harrington’s case is drawing attention again after a TikTok video, shared by user @jakevsthestate, brought the dispute back into the spotlight.

Over this issue, a user commented, “If the rain water destroys my property, can I sue the State????”…