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Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 153 § 153.042 — Citations generally; issuance

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 153 ·
Oregon Code § 153.042 · Enacted · Last updated March 01, 2026
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Citations generally; issuance. (1) Except as provided in ORS 810.410 for issuance of a citation based on a traffic violation, as that term is defined in ORS 801.557, or as otherwise specifically provided by law, an enforcement officer may issue a violation citation only if the conduct alleged to constitute a violation takes place in the presence of the enforcement officer and the enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the conduct constitutes a violation. (2) If the person receiving the citation is a firm, corporation or other organization, the citation may be issued to an employee, agent or representative of the firm, corporation or organization. [1999 c.1051 §9]
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