Oregon Statutes - Chapter 540 - Distribution of Water; Watermasters; Change in Use, Transfer or Forfeiture of Water Rights - Section 540.990 - Penalties.

(1) Violation of any provision of ORS 540.440 is punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $150, together with the costs and disbursements of the action, and in default of the payment of the fine and costs, by confinement in the county jail one day for each $2 thereof. Justice courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit courts in the trial of all proceedings under this subsection.

(2) Violation of any provision of ORS 540.370 (2), 540.570 (5), 540.710, 540.720 or 540.730 is punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $250, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or both. Justice courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit courts in the trial of all violations under this subsection. [Amended by 2001 c.788 §§7,13; 2003 c.14 §§344,345; 2003 c.705 §§19,21]

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