Oregon Revised Statutes Water Resources: Irrigation, Drainage, Flood Control, Reclamation § 537.992

(1) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the Water Resources Commission may impose a civil penalty against any person who, in the construction of a well, violates any provision of ORS 537.747 to 537.795 and 537.992, or any rule promulgated pursuant thereto. A civil penalty shall be in an amount determined by the commission in accordance with the rules adopted under subsection (2) of this section. However, the commission shall not impose a civil penalty under this section if the commission, by exercising other authority granted under ORS 537.505 to 537.795 and 537.992, causes the person to comply with the provisions of ORS 537.747 to 537.795 and 537.992 or rules adopted thereunder.

(2) The commission shall adopt by rule a schedule of penalties for violation of ORS 537.747 to 537.795 and 537.992, not to exceed $1,000 for each occurrence defined in the rules as a major violation, and not to exceed $250 for each occurrence defined in the rules as a minor violation. Under no circumstances may a penalty for a violation of ORS 537.762 or 537.765 exceed $250.

(3) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745.

(4) All amounts recovered under this section shall be deposited in the General Fund.