(1) When a court orders installation of an ignition interlock device pursuant to ORS § 813.602, the court shall send a copy of the order to the Department of Transportation. The department shall note the requirement on the driving record of the person required to install the device.

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(2) The department may not issue a hardship permit under ORS § 807.240 to any person who is ordered to install an ignition interlock device on the person’s vehicle until the person furnishes the department satisfactory proof that the device has been installed on any vehicle owned or operated by the person. The department shall determine by rule what constitutes satisfactory proof under this subsection.

(3) When the department issues a hardship permit to a person who is required to have an ignition interlock device, the department shall note on the permit that the device is required. The notation constitutes a limitation on the permit and a person who violates the limitation is punishable as provided in ORS § 811.182 for criminal driving while suspended or revoked. [1987 c.746 § 3; 1989 c.398 § 2; 1997 c.249 § 235]