Oregon Code § 825.258·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Rules
for transportation of hazardous waste, hazardous material and PCB; civil
penalty.
(1) The
Department of Transportation shall adopt rules that conform to any applicable
federal rules setting standards for the safe transportation of hazardous waste,
hazardous material and PCB. The rules shall be applicable to any person who
transports, or causes to be transported, any hazardous material.
(2) The authority
granted under this section:
(a) Is in
addition to any other authority granted the department.
(b) Does not
supersede the authority of the Energy Facility Siting Council to regulate the
transportation of radioactive materials under ORS 469.550, 469.563, 469.603 to
469.619 and 469.992.
(3) In addition
to any other penalty for violation of a rule adopted under this section, the
department, after hearing, may impose a civil penalty of not more than $10,000
for violation of a rule adopted under this section. Each day of noncompliance
with a rule is a separate violation. [Formerly 767.457]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 825.258
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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