OAR 837-046-0160: Civil Penalties

(1) The OSFM may impose civil penalties in accordance with ORS 183.745 for any violation of 2009 HB 2365 or OAR 837-046-0000 through 837-046-0180. Refer to the following penalty matrix for penalties established by 2009 HB 2365: (a) $10,000 if the person is a manufacturer or importer of lighters; (b) $1,000 if the person is a wholesale dealer of lighters or distributes lighters by means other than distribution directly to consumers; (c) $500 if the person is: (A) A retail seller of lighters; or (B) A person distributing lighters, if the person is other than a manufacturer, importer or wholesale dealer. (2) Each day a person distributes or sells novelty lighters after being notified of the violation by the OSFM constitutes a separate violation and subjects the person to additional civil penalties. (3) All monies collected from civil penalties are to be deposited to the State Fire Marshal Fund.