OAR 635-200-0140: Confiscation, Disposal, or Cancellation or Non-Renewal of Authorization to Possess Parts or Products from Covered Animal Species

(1) Each violation of ORS 498.022(2) may result in confiscation or required disposal of the covered animal species part or product as directed by the Department, and imposition of a civil penalty not to exceed $6,500 or an amount equal to two times the total value of the covered animal species part or product, whichever is higher. (2) The Department shall provide notice of its intent to confiscate or require disposal of a covered animal species part or product and of its intent to impose a civil penalty in the form provided in ORS 183.415. (3) The person to whom the notice is addressed shall have 20 days from the date of service of the notice in which to make written application for a contested case hearing. If no application for a hearing is made within the time allowed, the Department may issue a final order. (4) Final orders will be issued by the Director. (5) Any civil penalty imposed pursuant to ORS 498.022 and this rule shall be payable to the Department.