(1) Unless the court finds compelling circumstances not to order suspension of driving privileges, the court in which a person is convicted of an offense described in this subsection shall prepare and send to the Department of Transportation, within 24 hours of the conviction, an order of suspension of driving privileges of the person. This subsection applies when a person is convicted of:
(a) Any offense involving manufacturing, possession or delivery of controlled substances.
(b) Driving while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 or of a municipal ordinance if the person was under the influence of an inhalant or a controlled substance.
(2) Upon receipt of an order under this section, the department shall take action as directed under ORS 809.280. [1991 c.835 §2; 1999 c.619 §7; 1999 c.1051 §139]
(Additional Authority of Court)
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