Or. Admin. R. 603-015-0105 - Assessing a Civil Penalty

(1) In assessing a civil penalty, the Department shall assess a civil penalty of not more than $500 for each violation against an animal rescue entity for failure to comply with the provisions of ORS 609.415 and OAR 603-015-0075 to OAR 603-015-0110.

(2) In determining the amount of a civil penalty to be assessed for a violation, the Department shall consider the degree and extent of harm or risk of harm caused by the violation including but not limited to factors such as record of previous violations, preventability of the violation, and whether negligence or misconduct was involved. The following violation matrix and penalty calculation formula shall be used for penalty assessment:

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Or. Admin. R. 603-015-0105

DOA 19-2020, adopt filed 12/01/2020, effective 12/1/2020

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Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 609.415, 561 & 596

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 609.415 & 609.420