Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 244.390 (2026)

Status of penalties and sanctions; consideration of other penalties imposed

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244.390 Status of penalties and sanctions; consideration of other penalties imposed. (1) A penalty or sanction imposed by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission under this chapter is in addition to and not in lieu of any other penalty or sanction that may be imposed according to law.

(2) Before making a finding that there is cause to undertake an investigation under ORS 244.260 and before imposing a civil penalty under ORS 244.350 or 244.360, the commission shall consider the public interest and any other penalty or sanction that has been or may be imposed on the public official as a result of the same conduct that is the subject of action by the commission under ORS 244.260.

(3) Nothing in this chapter is intended to affect:

(a) Any statute requiring disclosure of economic interest by any public official or candidate.

(b) Any statute prohibiting or authorizing specific conduct on the part of any public official or candidate. [1974 c.72 §25; 2007 c.865 §2; 2007 c.877 §39a; 2009 c.68 §23]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1986–1986 · leading case: 1000 Friends of Oregon v. Wasco Cnty. Court, 723 P.2d 1034 (Or. Ct. App. 1986).

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1000 Friends of Oregon v. Wasco Cnty. Court, 723 P.2d 1034 (Or. Ct. App. 1986). “See also ORS 244.390 (penalties provided in the Ethics Act are in addition to and not in lieu of other applicable penalties).”

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