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ORS 181A.918
Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity

attorney fees

damages

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, or any other person, may bring an action in circuit court to enjoin any person from using the services of an unlicensed private security entity or to enjoin any person acting as a private security entity in violation of ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A) to 181A.893 (Restrictions on entities employing private security providers) or 181A.900 (Procedures for licensing of private security entities) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity), or rules promulgated pursuant thereto, from committing future violations. The court may award to the prevailing party costs and disbursements and a reasonable attorney fee. In addition, the amount of damages recoverable from a person acting as a private security entity in violation of ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A) to 181A.893 (Restrictions on entities employing private security providers) or 181A.900 (Procedures for licensing of private security entities) to 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) is actual damages or $2,000, whichever amount is greater. [2021 c.618 §12]

Note: 181A.918 (Injunction against using services of unlicensed private security entity) becomes operative January 1, 2024. See section 18, chapter 618, Oregon Laws 2021.

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