OAR 736-080-0005. Scope and Purpose

(1) The purpose of these rules is to describe the procedures for imposing and enforcing civil penalties for violations of state ocean shore statutes, regulations, permits and orders. Definitions, notice requirements, a penalty schedule and hearing process are included in these rules. (2) These rules are intended to carry out the authority granted to the Director by ORS 390.605 et seq. The civil penalty authority described in these rules is in addition to other authorities and corrective actions available to the Director and the Department regarding violations of ocean shore statutes and regulations.