Or. Admin. Code § 735-152-0060

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 735-152-0060 - Civil Penalty Matrix for Certified Dismantlers

DMV may impose a civil penalty against a motor vehicle dismantler for any violation described under ORS 803.140, 819.012, 819.016, 819.040, 822.120, 822.125, 822.130, 822.133, 822.135, 822.137 or DMV rules. DMV adopts this civil penalty matrix to determine civil penalty amounts that may be imposed against dismantlers for specific violations. DMV may modify a civil penalty assessed against a dismantler under the provisions of OAR 735-152-0045. Under this rule, an offense is a "second or subsequent offense" if a dismantler committed the same offense within three years of the offense under consideration.

(1) Fraudulently obtaining a dismantler certificate by submission of an application under OAR 735-152-0005 containing a false statement or omission of a material fact: $1,000, for the first and subsequent violation(s).

(2) Failure to comply with any provision of ORS 803.140 concerning an application for salvage title:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(3) Failure to comply with any provision of ORS 819.012 concerning procedures for a totaled vehicle:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(4) Failure to comply with any provision of ORS 819.016 concerning when a salvage title is required:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(5) Failure to comply with any provision of ORS 819.040 concerning illegal salvage procedures:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(6) Failure to comply with any provision of ORS 822.120 concerning a bond or letter of credit:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(7) Failure to comply with any provision of ORS 822.125 concerning business conducted in the location approved under the certificate:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(8) Failure to comply with ORS 822.133(2)(a), 822.137(2)(j) or OAR 735-152-0025(3) concerning physically separating or visually labeling a wrecked vehicle:

(a) For the first violation: $250;

(b) For the second violation: $500;

(c) For the third and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(9) Failure to comply with ORS 822.133(2)(b) or 822.137(2)(j) concerning removing parts or destroying a motor vehicle before obtaining an ownership record for the vehicle:

(a) For the first violation: $500;

(b) For the second and subsequent violation(s): $1,000

(10) Failure to comply with ORS 822.133(2)(c) or 822.137(2)(j) concerning failure to demolish the registration plates of a wrecked vehicle at the time the ownership record is received:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(11) Failure to comply with ORS 822.133(2)(d) or 822.137(2)(j) concerning failure to notify DMV of any changes in the information provided to the DMV in the application for a dismantler certificate within 30 days of the change:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(12) Failure to comply with ORS 822.133(2)(e), 822.137(2)(j) or OAR 735-152-0034 concerning furnishing DMV with a written report, in a form established by DMV by rule, after a wrecked vehicle is dismantled or destroyed:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(13) Failure to comply with ORS 822.133(3)(a)(B), 822.137(2)(j) or OAR 735-152-0034 concerning the conspicuous display of the dismantler's name and certificate number on the mobile motor vehicle crusher:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(14) Failure to comply with ORS 822.135(1)(a) concerning the requirements to permanently exhibit a dismantler certificate at a place of business:

(a) For the first violation; warning;

(b) For the second violation: $500;

(c) For the third and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(15) Failure to comply with ORS 822.135(1)(b) or (L) concerning the requirements to obtain a supplemental dismantler certificate:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(16) Failure to comply with ORS 822.135(1)(c) concerning the maintenance of records:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(17) Failure to comply with ORS 822.135(1)(d) concerning failure to timely surrender to DMV the title, a certificate of title or other primary ownership document or ownership record for a motor vehicle:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(18) Failure to comply with any provision of ORS 822.135(1)(e) or (m) concerning the inspection of books, records, inventory and premises:

(a) For the first violation: $500;

(b) For the second and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(19) Failure to comply with ORS 822.135(1)(f), (g), (k), or DMV rules concerning requirements for dismantler business location and premises:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(20) Failure to comply with ORS 822.135(1)(h) concerning conducting any wrecking, dismantling or altering of vehicles outside the building, enclosure, or barrier on the premises of the business:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(21) Failure to comply with ORS 822.135(1)(i) concerning the storage or display of motor vehicles or major component parts, or conducting motor vehicle dismantling outside of a main business location or supplemental location.

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(22) Failure to comply with ORS 822.135(1)(j) concerning failure to immediately report to DMV information pertaining to the transfer of a wrecked or dismantled motor vehicle.

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(23) Failure to comply with ORS 822.135(1)(n) or (o) concerning the deployment or removal of any air bag containing sodium azide.

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(24) Failure to notify DMV of any change in the information provided to DMV in the application submitted under OAR 735-152-0005 within 30 days of the change:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(25) Failure to comply with any provision of ORS 822.137(2)(f) or OAR 735-152-0031 concerning dismantler motor vehicle records:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(26) Failure to comply with any provision of ORS 822.137(2)(g) or OAR 735-152-0031 concerning dismantler major component part records:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(27) Failure to comply with ORS 822.137(2)(a), by acquiring a motor vehicle or major component part without first obtaining a certificate of sale and, if applicable, a certificate of title:

(a) For the first violation: warning;

(b) For the second violation: $250;

(c) For the third violation: $500;

(d) For the fourth and subsequent violation(s): $1,000.

(28) Failure to comply with ORS 822.137(2)(b), regarding the possession, sale or disposal of a motor vehicle or any part of a motor vehicle knowing that the vehicle or part has been stolen: $1,000 for the first violation and subsequent violation(s).

(29) Failure to comply with ORS 822.137(2)(c), regarding selling, buying, receiving, concealing, possessing or disposing of a motor vehicle or any part of a motor vehicle having a missing, defaced, intentionally altered or covered vehicle identification number, unless directed to do so by a law enforcement official: $1,000 for the first violation and subsequent violation(s).

(30) Failure to comply with ORS 822.137(2)(d) by committing a forgery in the second degree, as defined in ORS 165.007, or misstating a material fact relating to a certificate of title, registration or other document related to a motor vehicle that has been reassembled from parts of other motor vehicles: $1,000 for the first violation and subsequent violation(s).

(31) Failure to comply with ORS 822.137(2)(e) by fraudulently creating or modifying a dismantler certificate: $1,000 for the first violation and subsequent violation(s).

(32) Failure to comply with ORS 822.137(2)(h) concerning a dishonest act or omission during the sale of a motor vehicle or major component part that, as determined by DMV, causes a loss to the purchaser: $1,000 for the first violation and subsequent violation(s).

(33) Failure to comply with ORS 822.137(2)(i) concerning being convicted of a crime involving false statements or dishonesty that directly relates to the business of the dismantler or suffers any civil judgment imposed for conduct involving fraud, misrepresentation or conversion: $1,000 for the first violation and subsequent violation(s).

(34) Failure to comply with ORS 822.133(2)(f) concerning annual inspection of business premises by local fire inspectors and provision of a report to DMV: $1000 for the first violation and subsequent violation(s).

(35) Failure to comply with ORS 822.133(2)(g) concerning compliance with any agreement with, order of or program or process authorized by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality that governs the conduct of the dismantler: $1,000 for the first violation and subsequent violation(s).

Or. Admin. Code § 735-152-0060

DMV 32-2005(Temp), f. 12-14-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 thru 6-29-06; DMV 4-2006, f. & cert. ef. 5-25-06; DMV 21-2007(Temp), f. 12-24-07, cert.ef. 1-1-08 thru 6-27-08; DMV 13-2008, f. & cert. ef. 6-23-08; DMV 19-2011, f. 12-22-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12; DMV 37-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 1/1/2020

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.010, 822.125, 822.133, 822.137, 822.145 & 822.992

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 822.100, 822.110, 822.115, 822.120, 822.125, 822.130, 822.133, 822.135, 822.137, 822.140, 822.145, 822.150 & 822.992