Section 244.350 – Civil penalties; letter of reprimand or explanation.
(1) The Oregon Government Ethics Commission may impose civil penalties not to exceed: (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of this subsection, $5,000 for violation of any provision of this chapter or any resolution adopted under ORS 244.160. (b) $25,000 for violation of ORS 244.045. (c) $10,000 for willfully violating ORS […]
Section 244.355 – Failure to file trading statement.
A person who intentionally fails to file a complete and accurate statement under ORS 244.055 commits a Class C felony. [2007 c.865 §31]
Section 244.360 – Additional civil penalty equal to twice amount of financial benefit.
In addition to civil penalties imposed under ORS 244.350, if a public official has financially benefited the public official or any other person by violating any provision of this chapter, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission may impose upon the public official a civil penalty in an amount equal to twice the amount the public official […]
Section 244.370 – Civil penalty procedure; disposition of penalties.
(1) Any civil penalty under ORS 244.350 or 244.360 shall be imposed in the manner prescribed by ORS 183.745. (2) All penalties recovered under ORS 244.350 and 244.360 shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund. [1974 c.72 §21; 1977 c.588 §11; 1989 c.706 §10; 1991 c.734 §13; 2007 c.865 […]
Section 244.390 – Status of penalties and sanctions; consideration of other penalties imposed.
(1) A penalty or sanction imposed by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission under this chapter is in addition to and not in lieu of any other penalty or sanction that may be imposed according to law. (2) Before making a finding that there is cause to undertake an investigation under ORS 244.260 and before imposing […]
Section 244.400 – Possibility of attorney fees for person prevailing in contested case.
(1) A person who prevails following a contested case hearing under this chapter or ORS 171.778 may be awarded reasonable attorney fees at the conclusion of the contested case or on appeal. (2) Upon prevailing following a contested case hearing, the person may petition the Marion County Circuit Court for the purpose of determining the […]
Section 244.217 – Statement of contributions received and expenditures made.
(1) The trustee of a legal expense trust fund shall, according to the schedule described in subsection (3) of this section, file with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission a statement for the applicable reporting period showing contributions received by the trustee and expenditures made from the trust fund account established under ORS 244.215. (2) Each […]
Section 244.340 – Continuing education program.
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission shall prepare and present a program of continuing education for public officials. The commission may use its own staff or may contract for the preparation or presentation of the program of continuing education. [1993 c.714 §5; 2007 c.865 §37]
Section 244.218 – Quarterly filing of statements.
Statements required to be filed with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission under ORS 244.217 shall be filed in each calendar year: (1) Not later than April 15, for the accounting period beginning January 1 and ending March 31; (2) Not later than July 15, for the accounting period beginning April 1 and ending June 30; […]
Section 244.345 – Oregon Government Ethics Commission Account.
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, other than appropriations from the General Fund, shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the commission to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the commission. […]