Oregon Statutes 476.990 – Penalties
(1) The following are Class A misdemeanors:
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $2,500 |
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,250 |
(a) Violation of ORS § 476.150 (2).
(b) Violation of ORS § 476.380 (1) or 476.510 to 476.610.
(2) Subject to ORS § 153.022, violation of ORS § 476.710 or 476.715 or of any rule or regulation of the State Parks and Recreation Department promulgated thereunder is a Class B misdemeanor.
(3) Violation of ORS § 476.410 to 476.440 is a Class C misdemeanor.
(4)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, violation of ORS § 476.715 is a Class A violation.
(b) Violation of ORS § 476.715 is a Class B misdemeanor if the conduct constituting the offense:
(A) Results in the ignition of a fire; or
(B) Occurs within a forest protection district organized under ORS § 477.225, or a part thereof, for which a fire season has been designated pursuant to ORS § 477.505. [Subsection (5) of 1959 Replacement Part formerly 477.990(5); 1961 c.52 § 1; subsection (2) enacted as 1967 c.420 § 4; subsection (6) enacted as 1967 c.417 § 13 and 1967 c.417 § 15; 1971 c.563 § 10; 1971 c.743 § 383; 1999 c.1051 § 312; 2001 c.104 § 216; 2011 c.597 § 219; 2023 c.315 § 1; 2023 c.347 § 4]