(1) The Oregon Health Authority may impose a civil penalty against a person that engages in the wholesale or retail sale of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems, as those terms are defined in ORS § 431A.175, if the person violates:

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 431A.178

  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(a) ORS § 431A.175 or a rule adopted under ORS § 431A.175; or

(b) A state law or rule or federal law or regulation that governs the wholesale or retail sale of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems for purposes related to public health and safety.

(2) A civil penalty imposed under this section may not be more than $5,000 per violation.

(3) Amounts collected under this section shall be deposited in the General Fund.

(4) If a civil penalty is imposed under this section, a civil penalty may not be imposed for the commission of the same act under ORS § 431A.216 or 431A.218. [Formerly 431.845; 2021 c.586 § 15]

 

[Formerly 431.850; repealed by 2021 c.586 § 19]