Oregon Statutes 455.083 – Enjoining violations of state building code
If the Department of Consumer and Business Services has reason to believe that any person has been engaged, or is engaging, or is about to engage in any violation of the state building code or of ORS § 446.003 to 446.200, 446.225 to 446.285, 446.395 to 446.420, 479.510 to 479.945, 479.950 or 480.510 to 480.670 or this chapter or ORS Chapter 447, 460 or 693 or any rule adopted under those statutes, the department may, without bond, bring suit in the name and on behalf of the State of Oregon in the circuit court of any county of this state to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with the state building code and ORS § 446.003 to 446.200, 446.225 to 446.285, 446.395 to 446.420, 479.510 to 479.945, 479.950 and 480.510 to 480.670 and this chapter, and ORS Chapter 447, 460 or 693 and any rule adopted under those statutes. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or writ of mandamus shall be granted. [2013 c.324 § 3]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 455.083
- Department: means the Department of Consumer and Business Services. See Oregon Statutes 455.010
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- State building code: means the combined specialty codes. See Oregon Statutes 455.010
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
455.083 was added to and made a part of ORS Chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.