Section 646.815 - Criminal prosecutions; compromise of criminal charges; effect of prior action seeking civil penalties.

OR Rev Stat § 646.815 (2019) (N/A)
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(2) The commencement of trial seeking civil penalties in any action under ORS 646.760 shall bar any subsequent criminal prosecution for violation of ORS 646.725 or 646.730, based upon the same acts complained of. The commencement of trial in a criminal prosecution for violation of ORS 646.725 or 646.730 shall bar any subsequent action for recovery of civil penalties under ORS 646.760, based upon the same acts complained of, but shall not bar a subsequent suit for injunctive relief under ORS 646.760. [1975 c.255 §16(2),(3); 1999 c.552 §1]