(1) In any criminal action in a circuit court in which a fine is imposed, the lesser of the following amounts is payable to the state before any other distribution of the fine is made:

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(a) $65; or

(b) The amount of the fine if the fine is less than $65.

(2) In any criminal action in a justice or municipal court in which a fine is imposed, the lesser of the following amounts is payable to the state before any other distribution of the fine is made:

(a) $50; or

(b) The amount of the fine if the fine is less than $50.

(3) A justice or municipal court shall forward the amount prescribed under subsection (2) of this section to the Department of Revenue for deposit in the Criminal Fine Account.

(4)(a) The provisions of this section do not apply to fines imposed under ORS § 339.990.

(b) The provisions of subsection (2) of this section do not apply to fines imposed in justice and municipal courts under ORS § 811.590, 814.485, 814.486, 814.534, 814.536, 814.600 or 830.990 (1). [2011 c.597 § 6b; 2012 c.89 § 15; 2013 c.685 § 9; 2017 c.139 § 4; 2017 c.712 § 4]

[Formerly 484.260; 1989 c.934 § 1; repealed by 2011 c.597 § 118]