Oregon Statutes 757.990 – Penalties
(1) Any person or municipality, or their agents, lessees, trustees or receivers, who omits, fails or refuses to do any act required by ORS § 757.035, or fails to comply with any orders, rules or regulations of the Public Utility Commission made in pursuance of ORS § 757.035, shall forfeit and pay into the State Treasury a sum of not less than $100, nor more than $10,000 for each such offense.
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $125,000 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 757.990
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- State Treasury: includes those financial assets the lawful custody of which are vested in the State Treasurer and the office of the State Treasurer relating to the custody of those financial assets. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) Any public utility, or an officer or agent of a public utility, violating ORS § 757.310 commits a Class A violation.
(3) Violation of ORS § 757.325 is a Class A violation if committed by an individual. Violation of ORS § 757.325 is a specific fine violation if committed by a person other than an individual and is subject to a fine of not more than $10,000.
(4) Violation of ORS § 757.330 is a Class A violation.
(5) Violation of ORS § 757.445 is a specific fine violation subject to a fine of not more than $20,000 for each offense.
(6) Violation of ORS § 757.450 is a Class C felony. [Amended by 1971 c.655 § 95; 1979 c.990 § 428; 1987 c.320 § 245; 1999 c.1051 § 224; 2011 c.597 § 93]