(1) In addition to any fine under ORS § 561.990 or other penalty, a person who violates an order, rule or regulation described under ORS § 561.590 is subject to a civil penalty imposed by the State Department of Agriculture. The civil penalty shall not exceed $10,000.

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 561.995

  • Department: means the State Department of Agriculture. See Oregon Statutes 561.005
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(2) Every violation of an order, rule or regulation described under ORS § 561.590 is a separate offense subject to a separate civil penalty.

(3) The department shall develop one or more schedules setting the amounts of civil penalties that may be imposed for particular types of violations.

(4) The imposition of a civil penalty under this section is subject to ORS § 183.745.