Chapter 215 Oregon Laws 2005

AN ACT

SB 58

Relating to authority of Board of Naturopathic Examiners; amending ORS 685.210 and 685.990.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 685.210 is amended to read:

685.210. (1) The district attorneys of the state shall prosecute all persons charged with violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.

(2) Justice courts, municipal courts and circuit courts have concurrent jurisdiction for the prosecution of offenses under this chapter.

(3) The Board of Naturopathic Examiners, in its own name, may maintain an action for an injunction against any person violating ORS 685.020. A person who has been so enjoined may be punished for contempt by the court issuing the injunction. An injunction may be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person. An injunction does not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of ORS 685.020 or from any other civil, criminal or disciplinary remedy.

SECTION 2. ORS 685.990 is amended to read:

685.990. (1) Violation of any provision of this chapter is a Class A [violation] misdemeanor.

(2)(a) In addition to any other sanctions authorized by law, the Board of Naturopathic Examiners may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation of any provision of this chapter, or of any rule adopted by the board.

(b) Civil penalties imposed under this subsection shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745.

Approved by the Governor June 14, 2005

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 15, 2005

Effective date January 1, 2006

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