Or. Admin. R. 837-045-0105 - Adjustment of Civil Penalty

(1) At any time during a contested case, and prior to the issuance of a final order, the Office of State Fire Marshal may mitigate the civil penalty amount and may agree to payment of an amount less than that stated in the notice of civil penalty, after review of:

(a) The criteria listed in OAR 837-045-0080(2); and

(b) Any explanatory information provided to the Office of State Fire Marshal.

(2) If the Office of State Fire Marshal adjusts a civil penalty, the Office of State Fire Marshal shall issue an amended notice of civil penalty.

(3) The Office of State Fire Marshal shall:

(a) Retain the original amended notice of civil penalty;

(b) Serve a copy of the amended notice of civil penalty on the person against whom the civil penalty was assessed.

(4) The Office of State Fire Marshal may mail a copy of the amended notice of civil penalty to the authority that issued the notice of deficiency citation.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 837-045-0105

OSFM 10-2000, f. 9-14-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00

Stat. Auth.: ORS 479.295 & ORS 479.990

Stats. Implemented: ORS 479.250 - ORS 479.300 & ORS 479.990