OAR 837-046-0160
Civil Penalties

(1)

The OSFM may impose civil penalties in accordance with ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) for any violation of 2009 HB 2365 or OAR 837-046-0000 (Purpose and Scope) through 837-046-0180 (Procedures, Hearings and Judicial Review). Refer to the following penalty matrix for penalties established by 2009 HB 2365:

(a)

$10,000 if the person is a manufacturer or importer of lighters;

(b)

$1,000 if the person is a wholesale dealer of lighters or distributes lighters by means other than distribution directly to consumers;

(c)

$500 if the person is:

(A)

A retail seller of lighters; or

(B)

A person distributing lighters, if the person is other than a manufacturer, importer or wholesale dealer.

(2)

Each day a person distributes or sells novelty lighters after being notified of the violation by the OSFM constitutes a separate violation and subjects the person to additional civil penalties.

(3)

All monies collected from civil penalties are to be deposited to the State Fire Marshal Fund.

Source: Rule 837-046-0160 — Civil Penalties, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=837-046-0160 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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