Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 690 - WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Division 260 - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT FOR OTHER THAN WELL CONSTRUCTORS
Section 690-260-0005 - Purpose of Rules

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 690-260-0005

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) The purpose of these rules is to provide guidance for enforcement and assessment of civil penalties for violations of state water law. Notice requirements, classification of violations, a penalty schedule and a hearing process are described in the rules.

(2) These rules are intended to carry out authority granted to the Commission in ORS 536.900 to 536.935. Except as provided in OAR 690-262-0090, the Commission delegates to the Director the authority to implement the provisions of OAR 690-260. These rules are in addition to civil penalty rules authorized by the 1985 Legislature for violations by well constructors (OAR 690-225).

Stat. Auth.: ORS 540

Stats. Implemented: ORS 540

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