Oregon Code § 466.315·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Procedure for emergency.
(1) Whenever, in the judgment of the Department of Environmental Quality, there
is reasonable cause to believe that a clear and immediate danger to the public
health or safety or to the environment exists from the continued operation of
the facility, without hearing or prior notice, the department shall order the
operation of the facility halted by service of the order on the facility
operator or an agent of the operator.
(2) Within 24
hours after the order is served, the department must appear in the appropriate
circuit court to petition for the equitable relief required to protect the
public health or safety or the environment and may begin proceedings to revoke
the permit if grounds for revocation exist. [1985 c.670 §26; 1987 c.540 §47]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 466.315
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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