OAR 583-030-0049
Criminal and Civil Penalties


Effective January 13, 2015:

(1)

Without authorization from the Commission as provided in this rule, any offer of a degree or of services purporting to lead to a degree in whole or in part is a Class B misdemeanor under ORS 348.992 (Criminal penalty). Complaints may be brought to a prosecutor against any person acting individually or on behalf of an organization or group.

(2)

Without authorization from the Commission as provided in this rule, any offer of a degree or of services purporting to lead to a degree in whole or in part may be a violation of Oregon’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act (UTPA), ORS 646.605 (Definitions for ORS 336.184 and 646.605 to 646.652) to 646.652 (District attorney’s reports to Attorney General). The Commission may in addition request injunctive relief or a civil penalty against violators. Complaints may be brought to the Oregon Department of Justice against any person acting individually or in concert with others.

Source: Rule 583-030-0049 — Criminal and Civil Penalties, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=583-030-0049.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

Rule 583-030-0049’s source at or​.us