§ 468B.138 Definitions for ORS 468B.138 to 468B.144
§ 468B.139 Report; consultation with governments, agencies and organizations; surcharge
§ 468B.140 Plans to reduce discharges of persistent pollutants
§ 468B.141 Rules
§ 468B.142 Order compelling compliance with rules; injunction; security not required; attorney fees
§ 468B.143 Persistent Pollutant Control Account; establishment; uses
§ 468B.144 Moneys received under ORS 468B.142; disposition

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 468B > Water Pollution Control > Persistent Pollutants

  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Legacy: A gift of property made by will.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.