2019 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 536 - Water Resources Administration
Section 536.900 - Civil penalties; imposition.
(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Water Resources Commission may impose a civil penalty on a person for any of the following:
(a) Violation of any of the terms or conditions of a permit, certificate or license issued under ORS chapters 536 to 543A.
(b) Violation of ORS 537.130 or 537.535.
(c) Violation of ORS 537.545 (5) or (6) or of a rule described in ORS 537.545 (8).
(d) Violation of any rule or order of the Water Resources Commission that pertains to well maintenance.
(e) Violation of ORS 540.045, 540.145, 540.210, 540.310, 540.320, 540.330, 540.340, 540.435, 540.440, 540.570 (5), 540.710, 540.720 and 540.730 or rules adopted under ORS 540.145.
(2) A civil penalty may be imposed under this section for each day of violation of ORS 537.130, 537.535, 540.045, 540.310, 540.330, 540.570 (5), 540.710, 540.720 or 540.730.
(3) In the event the petitioner knowingly misrepresents the map and petition required in ORS 541.329, the commission may assess a penalty of up to $1,000 based upon guidelines to be established by the commission. In addition, the petition and map shall be amended to correct the error at the petitioner’s cost. Affected users shall be given notice as provided in ORS 541.329 (5).
(4) A civil penalty may not be imposed until the commission prescribes a reasonable time to eliminate the violation. The commission shall notify the violator of the time allowed to correct a violation within five days after the commission first becomes aware of the violation.
(5) Notwithstanding any term or condition of a permit, certificate or license, the rotation of the use of water under ORS 540.150 may not be considered a violation under subsection (1) of this section. [1989 c.618 §1; 1991 c.869 §5; 1993 c.818 §5; 1999 c.873 §21; 2001 c.788 §§6,12; 2003 c.705 §§17,18; 2009 c.819 §2]
Note: 536.900 to 536.935 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 536 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
