Oregon § 477.985 Enforcement procedure

Oregon Statutes

§ 477.985 — Enforcement procedure

Oregon § 477.985

Vol.14

Title 38Protection From Fire

Ch. 477Fire Protection of Forests and Vegetation

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 477.985 (2026).

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(1)As used in this section:

(a)“Credible witness” means a person who has observed conduct alleged to constitute a violation and whose statement about the observation is reliable based on:

(A)The content of the observation;

(B)The circumstances around the observation; and

(C)Whether the observation is consistent with any other evidence.

(b)“Enforcement officer” means the State Forester or a person authorized by the State Forester.

(2)An enforcement officer may issue a citation for a violation established under ORS 477.993 in the manner provided by ORS chapter 153.

(3)Notwithstanding ORS 153.042, an enforcement officer may issue a citation for a violation as described in subsection (2) of this section when the enforcement officer did not observe the conduct alleged to constitute a vi

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(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Credible witness” means a person who has observed conduct alleged to constitute a violation and whose statement about the observation is reliable based on:
(A) The content of the observation;
(B) The circumstances around the observation; and
(C) Whether the observation is consistent with any other evidence.
(b) “Enforcement officer” means the State Forester or a person authorized by the State Forester.
(2) An enforcement officer may issue a citation for a violation established under ORS 477.993 in the manner provided by ORS chapter 153.
(3) Notwithstanding ORS 153.042, an enforcement officer may issue a citation for a violation as described in subsection (2) of this section when the enforcement officer did not observe the conduct alleged to constitute a violation if the enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that the conduct constitutes a violation based on physical evidence or a statement provided by a credible witness.