Note: Operation of the amendments to 196.990 by section 7, chapter 516, Oregon Laws 2001, is dependent upon further approval by the Legislative Assembly. See section 11, chapter 516, Oregon Laws 2001, as amended by section 19, chapter 11, Oregon Laws 2009 (second note under 196.800). The text that is operative after that approval is set forth for the user’s convenience.
(1) A person commits the offense of unlawful removal from or filling of waters of this state if the person knowingly violates ORS 196.810 or an order issued thereunder, or any rule or condition of a permit issued under ORS 196.600 to 196.921.
(2) Notwithstanding ORS 161.515, unlawful removal from or filling of waters of this state is an offense punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 per day of violation.