(1) As used in this section, ‘lawful mining operation’ means any small scale mining operation that is in full compliance with state and federal laws.

Attorney's Note

Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class C misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $1,250
For details, see Or. Rev. Stat.Or. Rev. Stat.161.615

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 517.133

  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(2) A person commits the crime of interfering with a mining operation if the person intentionally:

(a) Interferes with a lawful mining operation; or

(b) Stops, or causes to be stopped, a lawful mining operation.

(3) Interfering with a mining operation is a Class C misdemeanor. [1999 c.354 § 6]

 

See note under 517.120.