ORS 153.018: Maximum fines.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) The penalty for committing a violation is a fine. The law creating a violation may impose other penalties in addition to a fine but may not impose a term of imprisonment. (2) Except as otherwise provided by law, the maximum fine for a violation committed by an individual is: (a) $2,000 for a Class A violation. (b) $1,000 for a Class B violation. (c) $500 for a Class C violation. (d) $250 for a Class D violation. (e) $2,000 for a specific fine violation, or the maximum amount otherwise established by law for the specific fine violation. (3) If a special corporate fine is specified in the law creating the violation, the sentence to pay a fine shall be governed by the law creating the violation. Except as otherwise provided by law, if a special corporate fine is not specified in the law creating the violation, the maximum fine for a violation committed by a corporation is: (a) $4,000 for a Class A violation. (b) $2,000 for a Class B violation. (c) $1,000 for a Class C violation. (d) $500 for a Class D violation. [1999 c.1051 §6; 2003 c.737 §103; 2011 c.597 §7; 2021 c.2 §19; 2021 c.591 §12; 2024 c.70 §60]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 736-010-0022: Violations and Fines — implements
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Cited by
- ORS 55.260: Proceedings in circuit court.
- ORS 161.566: Misdemeanor treated as violation; prosecuting attorney’s election.
- ORS 161.568: Misdemeanor treated as violation; court’s election.
- ORS 203.065: Violation of county ordinances; remedies; enforcement; status of nuisance declared by ordinance; disposition of fines.
- ORS 221.394: Circuit court proceedings in case charging violation or misdemeanor.
- ORS 459.993: Penalties for violation of ORS 459A.757.
- ORS 471.430: Purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages by person under 21; entry of licensed premises by person under 21; penalty; immunity; suspension of driving privileges; assessment and treatment.
- ORS 496.992: Penalties; revocation; forfeiture.
- ORS 811.135: Careless driving; penalty.
- OAR 738-140-0010: Definitions
- OAR 740-100-0100: Maximum Fine Schedule
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors153.html