Oregon Statutes 498.073 – Suit for violation related to list of prohibited species
(1) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may institute suit for recovery of damages in the amount of $2,500 for a violation of a rule related to the list of prohibited species, as defined in ORS § 498.072.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 498.073
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(2) Each action in violation of a rule related to the list of prohibited species that pertains to an individual animal constitutes a separate violation for purposes of this section.
(3) The amount recoverable under this section shall be reduced by any amount paid to the commission under ORS § 496.992 (15).
(4) In a suit brought under this section, the court shall award to the prevailing party, in addition to costs and disbursements, reasonable attorney fees.
(5) Civil damages awarded pursuant to this section are in addition to other penalties prescribed by the wildlife laws.
(6) Any circuit or justice court has jurisdiction to try a case for recovery of damages for violation of a rule related to the list of prohibited species as defined in ORS § 498.072. [2022 c.9 § 4]
[Repealed by 1969 c.60 § 1]
[Repealed by 1969 c.60 § 1]
[Repealed by 1973 c.723 § 130]
[Repealed by 1955 c.162 § 1]
[Amended by 1967 c.166 § 2; 1971 c.517 § 2; repealed by 1973 c.723 § 130]
[Amended by 1967 c.523 § 12; 1967 c.594 § 4; repealed by 1973 c.723 § 130]
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