ORS 323.248: Seizure and forfeiture of contraband cigarettes; appeal.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) Any contraband cigarettes found by an authorized representative of the Department of Revenue or any law enforcement agency may be immediately seized and subject to forfeiture. If seized and forfeited under this subsection, the cigarettes shall be destroyed. (2) Notwithstanding ORS 305.280 or 323.416, a seizure and forfeiture made under this section may be appealed to the magistrate division of the tax court within 30 days of the date of the seizure in the manner provided in ORS 305.404 to 305.560. [2003 c.804 §29]
This rule cites
- ORS 305.280 — resolved
- 323.416 — resolved
- ORS 305.404 — resolved
- 305.560 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 323.240: Search warrants; seizure and forfeiture.
- ORS 323.245: Forfeiture of cigarettes and other objects; sale or redemption of other objects.
- ORS 323.804: Liability of nonparticipating manufacturer for equity assessment; annual certification; credits or refunds; civil actions; penalties.
- ORS 323.806: Required actions by manufacturers; liability of importers.
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors323.html