Oregon Statutes - Chapter 198 - Special Districts Generally - Section 198.600 - Penalty for violation of regulations; jurisdiction; enforcement.

(1) If a penalty for a violation is not otherwise provided, violation of any regulation adopted by a district board under ORS 198.510 to 198.600 is punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not more than $250 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both.

(2) Actions to impose punishment shall be brought in the name of the district or county, as the case may be, in any court having jurisdiction of misdemeanors under state laws. The action shall be brought in the county in which the district, or the greater portion of the area of the district, is located. Fines recovered shall be paid to the clerk of the court who, after first deducting the court costs in such proceedings, shall pay the remainder thereof to the treasurer of the district or county initiating the action to go to and form a part of its general fund.

(3) Any peace officer may enforce an ordinance adopted under ORS 198.510 to 198.600. ORS 221.333 is applicable to the enforcement of such ordinances. [1971 c.268 §10]

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