Oregon Statutes 198.600 – Penalty for violation of regulations; jurisdiction; enforcement
(1) If a penalty for a violation is not otherwise provided, violation of any regulation adopted by a district board under ORS § 198.510 to 198.600 is a Class C misdemeanor.
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 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 198.600
- district: means any one of the following:
(1) A people's utility district organized under ORS Chapter 261. See Oregon Statutes 198.010
- 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) Actions to impose punishment shall be brought in the name of the district or county, as the case may be, in any court having jurisdiction of misdemeanors under state laws. The action shall be brought in the county in which the district, or the greater portion of the area of the district, is located.
(3) Any peace officer may enforce an ordinance adopted under ORS § 198.510 to 198.600. ORS § 221.333 is applicable to the enforcement of such ordinances. [1971 c.268 § 10; 2011 c.597 § 170]
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