Oregon Statutes 634.900 – Penalty for certain violations; amount
(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Director of Agriculture may impose a civil penalty on a person for violation of any of the provisions of this chapter relating to pesticide application, sale or labeling. The civil penalty for a first violation shall be not more than $2,000. For a subsequent violation, the director may impose a civil penalty of not more than $4,000.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 634.900
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if the violation of a provision relating to pesticide application, sale or labeling results from gross negligence or willful misconduct, the civil penalty for a first or subsequent violation may not exceed $10,000.
(3) A civil penalty may not be imposed under this section for violations other than those involving pesticide application, sale or labeling violation under this chapter.
(4) Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (3) of this section, the director may impose a civil penalty on a person for violation of any of the provisions of this chapter related to restricted-use pesticides or for violation of any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter related to restricted-use pesticides. [1989 c.943 § 2; 2007 c.592 § 1; 2015 c.833 § 11; 2021 c.177 § 4]