(2) The Attorney General, district attorney of each county, all state, county and city police officers and police officers commissioned by a university under ORS 352.121 or 353.125 shall assist the department in the administration and enforcement of all laws related to motor carriers and railroads administered by the department, and they, as well as assistants and employees of the department, shall inform against and diligently prosecute all persons whom they have reasonable cause to believe guilty of the violation of any such laws or of the rules, regulations, orders, decisions or requirements of the department made pursuant thereto.
(3) Upon the request of the department, the Attorney General or the district attorney of the proper county shall aid in any investigation, hearing or trial, and shall institute and prosecute all necessary suits, actions or proceedings for the enforcement of those laws and ordinances referred to in subsection (1) of this section.
(4) Any forfeiture or penalty provided for in any law regarding motor carriers or railroads administered by the department shall be recovered by an action brought thereon in the name of the State of Oregon in any court of appropriate jurisdiction or as provided in ORS 183.745. [1995 c.733 §25; 2011 c.506 §52; 2013 c.180 §58]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation
Chapter 823 - Carrier Regulation Generally
Section 823.005 - Definitions for ORS chapters 823 to 826.
Section 823.007 - Employee statements of pecuniary interests in motor carriers; rules.
Section 823.009 - General powers of department regarding motor carriers and railroads.
Section 823.012 - Suspension of laws during emergency.
Section 823.027 - Duty to furnish information to department.
Section 823.029 - Failure to furnish requested information.
Section 823.031 - Investigating complaints against carriers.
Section 823.035 - Representation by non-attorney.
Section 823.063 - Notice and opportunity to correct hazardous material violations.
Section 823.071 - Definitions for ORS 823.073 and 823.075.
Section 823.075 - Petitioning department for authority to abandon agency or withdraw agent.
Section 823.081 - Enforcement of laws relating to carriers.
Section 823.083 - Enjoining violation of carrier laws.
Section 823.085 - Liability for damages to injured person.
Section 823.103 - Limitations on carrier’s power to set time for filing of claim or starting action.