ORS § 568.481 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.481
568.481 Methods for initiating dissolution of district
Status: in_force

(1) The dissolution of a soil and water conservation district may be initiated by any of the following methods:

(a) A petition by 500 electors or 10 percent of the electors within the district, whichever is less, filed with the State Department of Agriculture.

(b) A resolution of the district board of directors filed with the department. The district board may adopt a resolution described in this paragraph only if the board finds that dissolution and liquidation of the district is in the public interest.

(c) District board notification to the department that the board is unable to maintain a quorum of directors or that the district is unable to satisfy the legal obligations and liabilities of the district.

(d) An order of the department, if the department determines that the district is inactive, that the district board is unable to maintain a quorum of directors or that the district is unable to satisfy the legal obligations and liabilities of the district.

(2) The department shall prescribe the form for a petition for dissolution. The petition must include, but need not be limited to, a legal description of the district, name and contact information for the chief petitioner and the reasons for the proposed dissolution. No later than 60 days after receiving the petition, the department shall verify the petition signatures.

(3) Upon the initiation of a dissolution by any method, the department shall provide the district with written notice that the dissolution process has been initiated and shall request information from the district board for use in public meetings and public hearings.

(4) No later than 60 days after receiving a written request for information from the department, the district board shall provide the department with the requested information and a plan of dissolution and liquidation for the district. The information and plan shall include, at a minimum:

(a) The amount of district debt, a general description of the indebtedness and the names and contact information for persons owed, including but not limited to, payroll and other accrued liabilities;

(b) A brief description of the district’s real property and interests in real property;

(c) A description of conservation easements held by the district;

(d) A description of the uncollected taxes, assessments and charges levied by the district;

(e) A description of personal property and other assets of the district;

(f) The estimated cost of dissolution; and

(g) A general description of all district contracts, grants and agreements, a description of receivables and payables for each contract, grant and agreement and a description of the work or other obligations remaining on each contract, grant or agreement.

(5) If the district is within the jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission, no later than 10 days after the district board provides the plan of dissolution and liquidation to the department, the district board shall provide a copy of the plan to the boundary commission.

(6) The department shall have full access to district records. If the district is unable to prepare a plan of dissolution and liquidation, the department shall review the district records and prepare the plan.

(7) The department shall conduct public meetings and public hearings as necessary to present the plan of dissolution and liquidation and to aid in the consideration of dissolution.

(8) If the dissolution is initiated by petition, the department may order the district dissolved without a referendum election if:

(a) No later than 60 days after the department receives the petition, the district board adopts a resolution to dissolve the district and the department determines that dissolution of the district is in the public interest; or

(b) No later than 60 days after holding a public hearing regarding dissolution of the district, the department finds that the district board is unable to maintain a quorum of directors or that the district is unable to satisfy the legal obligations and liabilities of the district.

(9) Except as provided in subsection (8) of this section, if the dissolution is initiated by petition, after holding a public hearing and giving notice of a referendum election, the department shall hold an election. The election shall be for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the district the question of whether the district should be dissolved, the indebtedness of the district liquidated and district assets disposed of, as provided under the plan for dissolution and liquidation. The election shall be held on the next special election date described in ORS 255.345 (Special election dates) for which the filing deadline can be met. However, an election may not be held unless the department has:

(a) Made provision for the district to pay to the department, to the extent practicable, the cost of the referendum; and

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Obtained assent to the dissolution and liquidation from all known holders of a valid indebtedness against the district; or

(B) Made provision in the plan of dissolution and liquidation for the payment of nonassenting holders.

(10) The notice of election must contain a brief summary of the plan of dissolution and liquidation and state that the plan is available for examination at the office of the county clerk. Only electors residing in the district are eligible to cast ballots in the referendum election. An informality in the conducting of the referendum election, or in matters regarding the election, does not invalidate the election or results if notice of the election was given in substantial compliance with this section and the election was fairly conducted.

(11) If a majority of the ballots cast at the referendum election are in favor of dissolution, the department shall approve the petition and order dissolution of the district. If a majority of the ballots cast disapprove the proposed dissolution, the department may not order dissolution of the district.

(12) If a referendum does not approve a proposal to dissolve a district, the department may not accept the filing of a new petition for dissolution of the district until one year after the referendum election date. Upon the filing of a new petition for dissolution of the district, the department shall make new requests for information from the district board and hold new public meetings and public hearings as provided under this section. [2009 c.220 §18]

Source: Section 568.481 — Methods for initiating dissolution of district; notice of process initiation; plan of dissolution and liquidation; public hearings; dissolution order; referendum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.345 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.345
571.345 Remediation for unintentional violation
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture may by rule or order establish a process providing for the remediation of a violation of ORS 571.330 (Laboratory testing) or 571.333 (Industrial hemp crop concentration standards) that is committed by a grower or handler licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) and is not committed intentionally. [2018 c.116 §9; 2021 c.542 §33]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.345 — Remediation for unintentional violation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.605 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.605
571.605 Economic development assistance
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Business Development Department shall provide economic development assistance to persons engaged in the business of western juniper harvesting or of manufacturing products from western juniper. The department may provide the economic development assistance for any western juniper harvesting or related manufacturing business development project that the department deems reasonable, including but not limited to the provision of moneys for business or infrastructure expansion and the hiring or retention of workers.

(2) The department shall provide economic development assistance under this section as either a loan or a grant. If the department provides the economic development assistance as a loan, the department shall make the loan subject to partial or full forgiveness if the borrower meets detailed performance measures. Subject to subsection (5) of this section, the department may provide both loans and grants to a person to meet business development project needs for the western juniper harvesting or related manufacturing business of the person.

(3) An application for economic development assistance under this section must:

(a) Be submitted as a loan application in a form acceptable to the department; and

(b) Contain a business development project plan.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may issue a loan under this section only if the business development project plan contained in the loan application demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department that:

(A) The project is feasible and reasonable from a practical and economic standpoint;

(B) The project is unlikely to be developed without economic development assistance from the department; and

(C) The western juniper harvesting or related manufacturing business will have a reasonable prospect of meeting performance measures required by the department.

(b) A loan made under this section may be interest-bearing or interest-free and may be secured by any assets or revenues agreed to by the department and the borrower.

(c) The department may establish detailed performance measures that, if met by the borrower, may result in all or part of the loan being forgiven. The performance measures may include, but need not be limited to, employment figures, payroll amounts, sales, limitations on expenses and the amounts of western juniper harvested or otherwise removed from lands in this state due to the business. A loan made under this section must require the borrower to repay the loan if the western juniper harvesting or related manufacturing business fails to meet required performance measures.

(5) The department may issue a grant under this section only if a loan application is submitted under subsection (3) of this section and the department determines that the repayment of a loan for a needed business development project would create an undue hardship that would impair the viability of the western juniper harvesting or related manufacturing business. The department may use a grant issued in accordance with this subsection to supplement or replace economic development assistance that the department provides as a loan under this section.

(6) Loans and grants authorized under this section shall be made from the Western Juniper Industry Fund established under ORS 571.625 (Western Juniper Industry Fund) . Any principal and interest paid to the department by a borrower on a loan made under this section shall be deposited in the fund. [2015 c.636 §2]

Note: See note under 571.600 (Definitions for ORS 571.605 to 571.620) .

Source: Section 571.605 — Economic development assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.010 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.010
570.010 County horticultural inspectors
Status: in_force

(1) Upon petition of not less than 25 resident fruit growers of any county of this state, the governing body of a county may, subject to the approval of the Director of Agriculture, appoint a county horticultural inspector, whose duties are:

(a) To inspect orchards, nurseries, trees, shrubs, vines, fruits, vegetables, plants, packing houses, warehouses, storerooms, farms and other places within the county.

(b) To visit and inspect the fruit drying and packing plants while the plants are in operation.

(c) To enforce the regulations required by the State Department of Agriculture governing the handling, drying and packing of apples, loganberries or other fruits evaporated and packed for human consumption.

(d) To enforce all laws of the state relating to insects or other plant pests that affect trees, vines, plants of any kind or fruit or vegetables of any kind and all other horticultural laws, rules and regulations of the state.

(2) The county horticultural inspector shall hold office during the pleasure of the county governing body. [Amended by 1971 c.397 §1; 2013 c.120 §3; 2015 c.203 §5]

Source: Section 570.010 — County horticultural inspectors; appointment; term; powers and duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.790 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.790
570.790 Advisory and technical committees
Status: in_force

(1) The Invasive Species Council may establish advisory and technical committees that it considers necessary to aid and advise the council in the performance of its functions. The committees may be continuing or temporary committees. The council shall determine the representation, membership, terms and organization of the committees and appoint their members.

(2) Members of the committees are not entitled to compensation, but at the discretion of the council may be reimbursed from funds available to the council for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by members of the committees in the performance of their official duties, subject to ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Formerly 561.693]

Source: Section 570.790 — Advisory and technical committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.954 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.954
568.954 Reports to interim committees of Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State University Extension Service and the Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station shall jointly:

(a) Prepare an annual report describing climate-related impacts on agricultural producers, including, but not limited to, flood and drought impacts, and recommendations to increase agricultural resilience; and

(b) Submit the report in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to agriculture no later than September 15 of each year.

(2) The Oregon State University Extension Service and the Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station shall jointly report on the progress of the technical assistance program established under ORS 568.950 (Agricultural water management technical assistance program) in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to agriculture no later than September 15 of each even-numbered year. [2023 c.606 §14]

Note: See note under 568.950 (Agricultural water management technical assistance program) .

Source: Section 568.954 — Reports to interim committees of Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.438 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.438
571.438 Exemption from certain financial administration laws
Status: in_force

ORS 291.026 (Examining agency records and financial affairs) , 291.201 (“Tax expenditure” defined for ORS 291.201 to 291.222) to 291.222 (Furnishing information and assistance to Governor-elect) , 291.232 (Declaration of policy) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) , 291.322 (Definitions for ORS 291.322 to 291.334) to 291.334 (Assistance of Legislative Fiscal Office to board) , 292.210 (Definitions for ORS 292.210 to 292.230) to 292.250 (Reimbursement for use of privately owned motor vehicle on official business) , 293.260 (Collection of moneys and property due to state) to 293.280 (Application of ORS 293.265 to 293.275) , 293.295 (When claim against moneys in State Treasury may be paid) to 293.346 (Drawing warrants) and 293.590 (Department to supervise state agency accounting) to 293.640 (Period covered by biennial reports) do not apply to the Oregon Hemp Commission or to the administration and enforcement of ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) . [2021 c.216 §15]

Note: See note under 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

Source: Section 571.438 — Exemption from certain financial administration laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.030 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.030
570.030 Compensation of inspectors
Status: in_force

(1) Each county horticultural inspector and deputy inspector shall be paid for services by the county and actual necessary expenses incurred in the performance of duties. The county horticultural inspector and each deputy inspector shall report monthly to the State Department of Agriculture the time for which the inspector or deputy inspector is entitled to pay during the month for which such report is made, and a statement of actual necessary expenses incurred in the performance of duties as such inspector, and the department shall certify the report to the county court before such compensation and expenses shall be paid.

(2) The county court shall supply the county and deputy county horticultural inspectors with such blanks, stationery, postage, equipment and clerical hire as are needed in the performance of their official duties.

Source: Section 570.030 — Compensation of inspectors; office supplies; clerical help , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.130 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.130
570.130 Shipments marked to indicate place of origin
Status: in_force

When any shipment of nursery stock, fruits, vegetables, seed, nuts or field crops is brought into this state or shipped within the state, the required permits, tags or markings of the state of origin must be attached to the container, and the shipment must be free of injurious insects or other plant pests and of eggs, larvae or pupae of injurious insects or other plant pests. [Amended by 2015 c.203 §7]

Source: Section 570.130 — Shipments marked to indicate place of origin; must be free from plant pests , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.950 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.950
568.950 Agricultural water management technical assistance program
Status: in_force

The Oregon State University Extension Service and the Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station shall jointly establish an agricultural water management technical assistance program. The technical assistance program shall be a voluntary, nonregulatory and incentive-based program that may include the following elements:

(1) Staffing of agricultural water management specialists based in different regions of this state who will be responsible for:

(a) Building collaborative relationships with water and land managers; and

(b) Developing research-based water management programs that utilize data collected under subsection (6) of this section to provide publicly available statewide and regional tools for water and land managers that foster regionally specific knowledge and expertise.

(2) Connecting agricultural producers to information, resources, tools, programs, partners, funding opportunities and other incentives to improve on-farm water management practices and outcomes for the producers’ operations and water resources.

(3) Creating a voluntary demonstration network of willing agricultural producers to develop on-farm demonstration projects featuring water-related management practices that yield quantifiable water quality and quantity benefits for the producers’ operations and water resources and to promote the uptake of effective practices, including, but not limited to:

(a) Modification of irrigation equipment;

(b) Measurement and monitoring of water diversions and water use;

(c) Use of data in decision-making;

(d) Irrigation management practices;

(e) Soil management practices;

(f) Dryland farming practices;

(g) Crop rotations and rotational grazing practices;

(h) Temporary or permanent voluntary in-stream flow restoration, such as in-stream leasing and split-season leasing, as described in ORS 537.348 (Purchase, lease or gift of water right for conversion to in-stream water right) ;

(i) Use of the program for the allocation of conserved water established under ORS 537.455 (Definitions for ORS 537.455 to 537.500 and 540.510) to 537.500 (Legal status of conserved water right) ;

(j) Novel water sharing agreements or arrangements that benefit other in-stream and out-of-stream water uses;

(k) Water reuse;

(L) Effective use of state and federal programs;

(m) Practices that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat;

(n) Practices that reduce energy use and costs;

(o) Fish screening and fish passage; and

(p) Experimentation with alternative crops and drought-resistant crops.

(4) Identifying, studying and mitigating the effects of projects and practices implemented under subsection (3) of this section on in-stream and out-of-stream water users and uses, and conducting related outreach.

(5) Organizing workshops and tours to promote innovative agricultural water management practices.

(6) Establishing and maintaining or supporting publicly available weather and irrigation information systems designed to collect, process and make publicly available climate and weather-related data and provide to agricultural producers tools that support increased production, increased resilience to drought and flood events and the efficient management of water resources.

(7) In consultation with the Water Resources Department, contracting with an organization that provides publicly accessible, reproducible, satellite-based evapotranspiration data using open science methods, open data services and an ensemble of well-established evapotranspiration models to:

(a) Support ongoing and reliable evapotranspiration data production and platform maintenance for public use across this state;

(b) Support data collection and technical analyses to improve the accuracy of the data for different regions in Oregon; and

(c) Conduct outreach to agricultural producers and other subject matter experts to verify accuracy and increase usability of the data.

(8) Partnering with agricultural producers and other subject matter experts to check the accuracy of data, develop new tools, adapt available tools, experiment with new technologies and approaches and identify best management practices.

(9) Performing and publishing research related to agricultural water management.

(10) Developing and updating Oregon-specific guides, manuals and other resources, with a focus on resources that will increase the likelihood of securing federal funding and assistance for agricultural water management and increase the effective delivery of desired outcomes.

(11) Providing technical assistance to small farmers or ranchers in accessing state and federal assistance programs, including but not limited to disaster assistance programs. [2023 c.606 §12]

Note: 568.950 (Agricultural water management technical assistance program) to 568.954 (Reports to interim committees of Legislative Assembly) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 568 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 568.950 — Agricultural water management technical assistance program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.540 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.540
571.540 Form of license
Status: in_force

All licenses issued under ORS 571.505 (Definitions for ORS 571.510 to 571.580) to 571.580 (Disposition and use of moneys received) shall:

(1) Include the date of issue.

(2) Expire on June 30, next following the date of issue, unless sooner revoked by the State Department of Agriculture.

(3) Be in the form of a certificate.

(4) Be numbered serially under the direction of the department.

(5) Be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises of the licensee and a copy at each location where the licensee is doing business, where they can be easily seen by the general public. [1985 c.197 §8]

Source: Section 571.540 — Form of license; display required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.417 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.417
571.417 Payment for member of Oregon Hemp Commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Hemp Commission may adopt rules to establish the amount of payment that a member of the commission receives under ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) for each day, or portion of a day, during which the member is engaged in the performance of official duties. Any rules adopted under this section must specify that the amount must be at least the amount of payment that would otherwise be provided under ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(2) Members, officers and employees of the commission must receive their actual and necessary travel and other expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their official duties. Subject to any limitations described under ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) (2), the commission shall adopt rules governing the incurring and paying of the expenses described in this subsection. [2021 c.216 §8]

Note: See note under 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

Source: Section 571.417 — Payment for member of Oregon Hemp Commission; expenses; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.303 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.303
561.303 Refund of excess fees or penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 293.445 (Definition for ORS 293.445 to 293.460) (2), the State Department of Agriculture may, upon application therefor, make refunds and determine that moneys received by the department are not due or are in excess of amounts due as fees or penalties relating to the issuance or renewal of licenses, permits, registrations or certificates under its jurisdiction, whenever:

(a) The amount received is in excess of the prescribed fee or penalty;

(b) The applicant has not or will not engage in the activity requiring the license, permit, registration or certificate or use the license, permit, registration or certificate during the time period requiring the license, permit, registration or certificate, and has:

(A) Died, or otherwise involuntarily become incapable of engaging in such activity; or

(B) Applied for a license, permit, registration or certificate under a mistake of fact as to the need therefor; or

(c) The applicant, as a condition to the issuance of a license, permit, registration or certificate, is required to meet certain personal qualifications, submit a bond, insurance certificate or other indemnity document to the department, or submit to a departmental examination, and due to causes beyond the control of the applicant cannot do so.

(2) The department may refuse refunds and determine that moneys received by the department are due as fees or penalties relating to the issuance or renewal of licenses, permits, registrations or certificates under its jurisdiction whenever:

(a) The applicant, as a condition to the issuance of a license, permit, registration or certificate, is required to submit to a departmental examination, analysis or inspection, and fails to voluntarily submit, complete or satisfactorily pass the examination, analysis or inspection;

(b) The applicant voluntarily determines not to engage in the activity requiring the license, permit, registration or certificate;

(c) The applicant has engaged in the activity requiring a license, permit, registration or certificate without having obtained a license, permit, registration or certificate, whether or not the applicant thereafter qualified under any of the provisions of subsection (1) of this section;

(d) Other than costs of clerical processing of the application, the department has incurred costs for services performed in connection with the license, permit, registration or certificate, or application therefor;

(e) The amount subject to being refunded to the applicant under subsection (1) of this section is less than $25; or

(f) The application for refund is not submitted to the department during the time period of the license, permit, registration or certificate. [1975 c.758 §2; 2005 c.22 §382; 2009 c.404 §1]

Source: Section 561.303 — Refund of excess fees or penalties; conditions; refusal to refund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.625 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.625
561.625 When hearing not required
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 561.605 (Detention, seizure or embargo of agricultural products) to 561.630 (Removing or defacing seizure or embargo notice unlawful) , 616.225 (Disposal of adulterated, misbranded, unsound or unsafe food or consumer commodity) , 632.485 (Enforcement) and 633.670 (Inspection and sampling of seeds) shall be construed as requiring that a hearing be held in connection with the seizure or embargoing of illegal or suspected products or as prohibiting the release, destruction or other disposition of such products by agreement between the State Department of Agriculture and the owner or person in possession of such products. [Subsection (1) of 1965 Replacement Part formerly 616.100; subsection (2) of 1965 Replacement Part formerly part of 616.095; 1967 c.437 §2]

Source: Section 561.625 — When hearing not required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.480 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.480
569.480 Eligibility for grants
Status: in_force

No person shall be eligible for a cost-share assistance grant under ORS 569.370 (Weed inspectors) and 569.470 (Cost-share assistance grants for weed control) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) unless:

(1) A weed control inspector has:

(a) Conducted a field inspection of the weed control site;

(b) Approved the eligible person’s plan for implementing a weed control project; and

(c) Certified that specific expenditures are appropriate for implementation of the project.

(2) The eligible person has made certified expenditures for the purpose of implementing an approved weed control project. Adequate proof of such expenditures shall consist of:

(a) Receipts, invoices or other evidence indicating the amount and cost of the project; and

(b) Such other weed control information as the county court or commission may require. [Formerly 570.590]

Source: Section 569.480 — Eligibility for grants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 564.125 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.125
564.125 Director of Agriculture authority to acquire plant habitat
Status: in_force

The Director of Agriculture is authorized, on behalf of the State of Oregon, to acquire habitat, or interests therein, the State Department of Agriculture considers necessary for the protection of threatened species or endangered species. Acquisition may be by gift, grant, devise, purchase, exchange or any other method by which the department is authorized to acquire real property. [1987 c.686 §14]

Source: Section 564.125 — Director of Agriculture authority to acquire plant habitat , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors564.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.360 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.360
570.360 Department to present evidence of violations
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture shall present evidence of violation of any provision of ORS 564.020 (Wildflower protection) , 570.010 (County horticultural inspectors) to 570.050 (Cooperation of peace officers in enforcing quarantines) , 570.125 (Inspector of outgoing shipments) , 570.320 (Horticultural inspectors to prevent introduction of diseased matter into state) , 570.335 (Prunings and cuttings to be burned) to 570.355 (Packing or delivery for shipment of infected fruit is misdemeanor) , and 632.490 (Labeling fruit or vegetables as Oregon grown or packed) to the district attorney for the county in which any such violation may occur. Prosecution for such violation may be brought in any of the justice courts of this state.

Source: Section 570.360 — Department to present evidence of violations; prosecution in justice court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.191 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.191
561.191 Program and rules relating to water quality
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall develop and implement any program or rules that directly regulate farming practices, as defined in ORS 30.930 (Definitions for ORS 30.930 to 30.947) , that are for the purpose of protecting water quality and that are applicable to areas of the state designated as exclusive farm use zones under ORS 215.203 (Zoning ordinances establishing exclusive farm use zones) or other agricultural lands in Oregon, including but not limited to rules related to:

(a) Protection of the quality of surface or ground water;

(b) Wellhead protection areas;

(c) Coastal zone management areas;

(d) Areas of ground water concern; and

(e) Ground water management areas.

(2) Any program or rules adopted by the State Department of Agriculture under subsection (1) of this section shall be designed to assure achievement and maintenance of water quality standards adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission.

(3) If two or more state agencies are required to adopt rules under ORS 468B.150 (Definitions for ORS 468B.150 to 468B.190) to 468B.190 (Ground water monitoring and assessment) , the agencies:

(a) Shall consult with one another and coordinate the rules; and

(b) May consolidate the rulemaking proceedings.

(4) Nothing in this section is intended to change or reduce the authority of the Water Resources Commission or the Water Resources Department under ORS chapters 536 to 543. [1995 c.690 §6a]

Note: 561.191 (Program and rules relating to water quality) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 561 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 561.191 — Program and rules relating to water quality , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.435 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.435
571.435 Provision and receipt of services, facilities and materials to, from other state agencies
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Hemp Commission may elect to provide services, facilities and materials to commodity commissions created under ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) , the Oregon Wheat Commission, the Oregon Beef Council and other state agencies and officers under ORS 283.110 (Furnishing by state agency to another state agency of services, facilities and materials) .

(2) Upon request by the Oregon Hemp Commission, any other entity described in subsection (1) of this section may provide services, facilities and materials to the commission under ORS 283.110 (Furnishing by state agency to another state agency of services, facilities and materials) . [2021 c.216 §14]

Note: See note under 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

Source: Section 571.435 — Provision and receipt of services, facilities and materials to, from other state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 566.220 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 566 / Section 566.220
566.220 Extension and field work by Oregon State University
Status: in_force

Oregon State University may engage in, conduct and encourage educational extension, demonstration and field work in all or any of the several counties of the state, the same to include agriculture, horticulture, dairying, domestic science and other industries. It shall be conducted by means of instruction in the established schools of the state and by itinerant schools, farmers’ institutes, local clubs, demonstration trains, exhibits at state, county and other fairs and expositions, and otherwise in such manner as may from time to time be deemed expedient by the university.

Source: Section 566.220 — Extension and field work by Oregon State University , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors566.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.560 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.560
571.560 Inspections for pest, disease and weed control
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall inspect licensed grower’s operations as often as the department considers necessary to determine and control pest, disease and noxious weed conditions.

(2) In addition to the inspections provided in subsection (1) of this section, the department shall make such inspections as are necessary for the issuance of phytosanitary and other certificates. [1985 c.197 §12; 1989 c.561 §7]

Source: Section 571.560 — Inspections for pest, disease and weed control; additional inspections for special certificates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.510 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.510
561.510 Quarantines
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Agriculture may adopt rules under ORS chapter 183 declaring a quarantine if the director believes that any animals, fowls, bees, fruits, vegetables, plants, parts of plants or seeds within any area or section are diseased or infested with a pest, or that any area or section is infested with a weed, and that the disease, infestation or weed is likely to spread and become detrimental to the plant or animal life of this state or to the health of citizens of the state. The director may declare the quarantine for any area or section for which the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States has not determined that a quarantine is necessary and established a quarantine. The quarantine may prohibit:

(a) The movement of diseased or infested animals, fowls, bees, fruits, vegetables, plants, parts of plants or seeds or of weeds or weed seeds; or

(b) Articles that might contain the disease, infestation, weeds or weed seeds or that might otherwise spread the disease, infestation or weeds into the state from outside the state or from one area or section of the state to another area or section within or outside the state.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the director shall hold at least one public hearing in this state before adopting a rule that declares a quarantine under this section.

(3) If an emergency exists and postponement of the effective date of the quarantine would result in serious prejudice to the public health, safety or welfare, or to the health, safety or welfare of the affected parties, the director may make the quarantine effective immediately as authorized by ORS 183.355 (Filing and taking effect of rules) (3)(b). [Amended by 2009 c.98 §18; 2017 c.518 §8]

Source: Section 561.510 — Quarantines; establishment by rule; content; public hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.310 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.310
568.310 Notice of hearing
Status: in_force

Within 60 days after a petition described in ORS 568.300 (Petition for formation of district) is filed with the State Department of Agriculture, the department shall give notice of and hold a public hearing:

(1) Upon the question of the desirability and necessity, in the interest of the general welfare, of the creation of the district.

(2) Upon the question of the appropriate boundaries to be assigned to the district.

(3) Upon the propriety of the petition and other proceedings taken under ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) .

(4) Upon all questions relevant to such inquiries. [Amended by 1981 c.92 §8; 2009 c.220 §4]

Source: Section 568.310 — Notice of hearing; questions considered , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.580 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.580
565.580 Armory on state fairgrounds
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 565.495 (Ownership and control of properties and facilities) , the State Fair Council and the General Staff of the Oregon National Guard may enter into a mutual agreement for the use, by the council and the General Staff, of an armory building and appurtenant grounds at a location on fairground property and for the General Staff to exercise control over the armory and grounds for the period that such armory and grounds are used for military purposes. When such armory and grounds are no longer used for military purposes, the control over them shall revert to the council.

(2) For purposes of this section, “control” does not include the power to sell, lease, mortgage or in any other way encumber an armory or grounds described under subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 565.150]

Source: Section 565.580 — Armory on state fairgrounds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.720 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.720
561.720 Duties
Status: in_force

In order to facilitate research and development of new or alternative crops in this state and to implement the responsibilities of the State Department of Agriculture under ORS 561.020 (Responsibility of department as to inspectional, regulatory and development work) (2), the New Crops Development Board:

(1) Shall review new or alternative agricultural crops research or development proposals, and for this purpose may consult with the appropriate persons in universities, research institutions, business enterprises or other public or private bodies.

(2) May accept contributions, gifts or grants from any public or private source.

(3) May make grants and disbursements of funds to, and enter into agreements with, public or private agencies, schools, organizations, institutions or individuals, for the research, study, experimentation or development of new or alternative crop production, processing or uses.

(4) Shall review and evaluate the results of all grants and agreements.

(5) May act as a clearinghouse for information and reports involving the research, study, experimentation or development of new or alternative crop production, processing, markets or uses.

(6) May act as liaison between those engaged in the research, study, experimentation or development of new or alternative crop production, processing, markets or uses. [1983 c.501 §4; 1985 c.623 §8]

Source: Section 561.720 — Duties; authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.580 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.580
571.580 Disposition and use of moneys received
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture shall deposit all fees paid to it under ORS 571.505 (Definitions for ORS 571.510 to 571.580) to 571.580 (Disposition and use of moneys received) in the Department of Agriculture Service Fund, and such moneys are continuously appropriated to the department for the purposes of administering and enforcing ORS 571.505 (Definitions for ORS 571.510 to 571.580) to 571.580 (Disposition and use of moneys received) . [1985 c.197 §16]

Source: Section 571.580 — Disposition and use of moneys received , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.720 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.720
570.720 Firewood sources
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Firewood” means whole or split pieces of wood that are:

(A) Less than 48 inches in length; and

(B) In a form commonly used for burning in campfires, stoves or fireplaces.

(b) “Invasive species” has the meaning given that term in ORS 570.755 (Definition of invasive species) .

(2) A person may not transport into or within this state firewood for personal use or sale at, or delivery to, a destination in this state unless:

(a) The firewood is harvested from a source located in this state, Idaho or Washington; or

(b) The firewood has been treated in a manner prescribed by the State Department of Agriculture.

(3) A person may not sell firewood within this state unless:

(a) The firewood is harvested from a source located in this state, Idaho or Washington; or

(b) The firewood is labeled as required by the department and the seller can provide documentation that the firewood has been treated as prescribed by the department.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Persons that transport or supply firewood in this state for other than personal use that is harvested from a source outside of this state, Idaho or Washington shall maintain records, certificates or other documents as required by the department. Persons that sell firewood in this state that is harvested from a source outside of this state, Idaho or Washington shall maintain records, certificates or other documents as required by the department.

(b) The records, certificates or other documents of a person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection that transports or supplies firewood in this state must include, but need not be limited to, information regarding the source of the firewood, any treatment of the firewood and the disposition of the firewood. The records, certificates or other documents of a person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection that sells firewood must include, but need not be limited to, information regarding the source and supplier of the firewood. The department shall adopt rules establishing the required retention time for the records, certificates or documents.

(c) The department may inspect the records, certificates and other documents described in paragraph (b) of this subsection and the inventory and facilities of a person that transports firewood or of a firewood supplier or seller at any time during reasonable business hours and may take samples for purposes of detecting invasive species.

(5) In addition to any other requirement of this section, if firewood is harvested from a source in an area of this state, Idaho or Washington that is subject to a state or federal quarantine for the control of a plant disease or pest, any harvesting, treating, transporting, supplying or selling of the firewood must be performed in conformance with the quarantine.

(6) The department shall adopt rules for carrying out this section. [2011 c.439 §1]

Source: Section 570.720 — Firewood sources; treatment; transportation; supply; sales; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.336 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.336
571.336 Delivery of industrial hemp to marijuana processor
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “licensee,” “marijuana,” “marijuana item” and “marijuana processor” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) .

(2) A grower licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) may deliver industrial hemp, and a handler licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) may deliver industrial hemp concentrates and industrial hemp extracts, to a marijuana processor that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.085 (Processor license) , if:

(a) The grower or handler and the marijuana processor are registered with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, in a form and manner prescribed by the commission, for the purpose of processing industrial hemp, industrial hemp concentrates and industrial hemp extracts;

(b) The marijuana processor is provided with the results of any test conducted on the industrial hemp, industrial hemp concentrate or industrial hemp extract pursuant to ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) as a condition of the marijuana processor’s receiving the industrial hemp, industrial hemp concentrate or industrial hemp extract;

(c) The marijuana processor keeps the results of any test that the marijuana processor receives pursuant to paragraph (b) of this subsection in a form and manner prescribed by the commission;

(d) The industrial hemp, industrial hemp concentrate or industrial hemp extract is tracked using the system developed and maintained under ORS 475C.177 (Duty to develop and maintain system for tracking transfer of marijuana items) when the industrial hemp, industrial hemp concentrate or industrial hemp extract is delivered to the premises of the marijuana processor; and

(e) The grower or handler and the marijuana processor meet any other requirement established by the commission by rule.

(3) Industrial hemp, industrial hemp concentrates and industrial hemp extracts may be processed by a marijuana processor registered under this section into any industrial hemp commodity or product or used by a marijuana processor registered under this section to supplement the processing of any marijuana item.

(4) An industrial hemp concentrate, industrial hemp extract, industrial hemp commodity or product or marijuana item processed pursuant to this section may be delivered by a marijuana processor registered under this section to a licensee as described in ORS 475C.205 (Restrictions on delivery or receipt) , provided that the industrial hemp concentrate, industrial hemp extract, industrial hemp commodity or product or marijuana item meets any applicable requirement for marijuana items set forth in ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) and 475C.600 (Definitions for ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) to 475C.648 (Authority of State Department of Agriculture, Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission for certain violations of ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) and rules adopted under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) and 475C.600 (Definitions for ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) to 475C.648 (Authority of State Department of Agriculture, Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission for certain violations of ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) .

(5) The commission may impose an annual fee reasonably calculated to not exceed the cost of administering this section on growers registered under this section, handlers registered under this section and marijuana processors registered under this section. Fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the Marijuana Control and Regulation Fund established under ORS 475C.297 (Marijuana Control and Regulation Fund) . Moneys deposited in the fund pursuant to this subsection are continuously appropriated to the commission for the purpose of administering this section. [2017 c.531 §3; 2021 c.351 §288; 2021 c.542 §30]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.336 — Delivery of industrial hemp to marijuana processor; processing and delivery of hemp marijuana supplements; fee; appropriation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.285 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.285
571.285 Revocation or refusal of licensure
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183, the State Department of Agriculture may revoke a licensee’s license or refuse to issue or renew the license if a licensee violates:

(a) A provision of ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) ;

(b) A rule adopted under a provision of ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) ;

(c) An order issued by the department pursuant to a provision of ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) or a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) , including an order of detainment issued under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) ; or

(d) Any statutory law or department rule related to agricultural activities other than industrial hemp operations.

(2) The department may adopt rules to prohibit a licensee from reapplying for a license under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) for a period of time specified by rule by the department if the licensee violates:

(a) A provision of ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) ;

(b) A rule adopted pursuant to ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) ; or

(c) An order issued by the department pursuant to ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) or a rule adopted pursuant to ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) . [Formerly 571.315; 2021 c.542 §24]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.285 — Revocation or refusal of licensure; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.630 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.630
561.630 Removing or defacing seizure or embargo notice unlawful
Status: in_force

No person shall remove or deface any notice placed upon products seized or embargoed by the State Department of Agriculture, or move any such products from the place designated in the notice without written permission from the department. [Formerly 616.110]

Source: Section 561.630 — Removing or defacing seizure or embargo notice unlawful , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.400 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.400
571.400 Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) :

(1) “Fiscal year”:

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, means the 12-month period commencing on July 1 and ending on June 30.

(b) If adopted by rule by the Oregon Hemp Commission, means the 12-month period commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31.

(2) “Hemp” means the plant species Cannabis sativa that:

(a) Has a tetrahydrocannabinol concentration that complies with the concentration specified by the State Department of Agriculture by rule; and

(b) Has the meaning as defined by the department by rule.

(3) “Processor” has the meaning given the term “handler” in ORS 571.269 (Definitions for ORS 571.260 to 571.348) .

(4) “Producer” has the meaning given the term “grower” in ORS 571.269 (Definitions for ORS 571.260 to 571.348) . [2021 c.216 §1]

Note: 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 571 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 571.400 — Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.330 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.330
568.330 Determination of need for district
Status: in_force

(1) After the hearing under ORS 568.310 (Notice of hearing) , if the State Department of Agriculture determines upon the facts presented at the hearing and upon such other relevant facts and information as may be available, that there is need, in the interest of the general welfare, for a soil and water conservation district to function in the territory considered at the hearing, the department shall make and record the determination and define the boundaries of the district.

(2) In making the determination and defining the boundaries, the department shall give due weight and consideration to:

(a) The topography of the area considered and of the state.

(b) The composition of the soils.

(c) The distribution of erosion.

(d) The prevailing land-use practices.

(e) The desirability and necessity of including within the boundaries the particular lands under consideration and the benefits those lands may receive from being included within district boundaries.

(f) The relation of the proposed area to existing watersheds and agricultural regions and to other soil and water conservation districts already formed or proposed for formation.

(g) Such other physical, geographical, and economic factors as are relevant.

(3) The territory to be included within district boundaries need not be contiguous. [Amended by 1981 c.92 §9; 2009 c.220 §6]

Source: Section 568.330 — Determination of need for district; factors considered in determination; territory need not be contiguous , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.730 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.730
561.730 Disposition of moneys received
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the New Crops Development Board shall be deposited in the Department of Agriculture Service Fund created by ORS 561.144 (Department of Agriculture Service Fund) (1). All moneys received and so deposited are continuously appropriated to the board to carry out the provisions of ORS 561.700 (New Crops Development Board) to 561.720 (Duties) . [1983 c.501 §5]

Source: Section 561.730 — Disposition of moneys received , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.350 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.350
569.350 Necessity of eradication of weeds
Status: in_force

Noxious weeds have become so thoroughly established and are spreading so rapidly on state, county and federally owned lands, as well as on property in individual ownership and in transition to county ownership through tax delinquency, that they hereby are declared a menace to the public welfare. While it is recognized that complete eradication may not be practicable, it hereby is established that steps leading to eradication and control are necessary and that responsibility rests not only on the individual landowner and operator but also on the county, state and federal government, and that the county, state and federal government should cooperate with individual owners in the control and eradication of noxious weed pests. [Formerly 570.505]

Source: Section 569.350 — Necessity of eradication of weeds; cooperation in control and eradication , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.470 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.470
569.470 Cost-share assistance grants for weed control
Status: in_force

Any person owning or occupying land within a weed control district or special weed control district who conducts a weed control project in accordance with the provisions of ORS 569.370 (Weed inspectors) and 569.470 (Cost-share assistance grants for weed control) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) may apply to the county court or commission for a cost-share assistance grant. [Formerly 570.580]

Source: Section 569.470 — Cost-share assistance grants for weed control; application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.059 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.059
571.059 License fee surcharge
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “dealer” and “grower” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) .

(2) The State Department of Agriculture shall make a yearly determination of the additional amount, if any, required to achieve a principal balance of $250,000 in the Plant Pest and Disease Emergency Response Fund. If the department determines that an additional amount is required to achieve a principal balance of $250,000, the department shall determine an assessment rate based on the additional amount required to achieve the $250,000 fund balance and the total in the previous license year of gross dollar purchases by dealers, gross dollar sales by growers and sales value of plants produced in Oregon by licensees under ORS 571.057 (License application) other than dealers or growers.

(3) The department may impose a surcharge on license fees established pursuant to ORS 571.057 (License application) . The surcharge for a licensee shall be calculated based on the assessment rate determined under subsection (2) of this section and the purchase, sales or sales value volume that is the basis for the license fee assessed to the licensee under ORS 571.057 (License application) . Surcharges imposed under this subsection shall be deposited to the fund.

(4) The department shall apply for any federal funding available and may seek gifts, grants and donations for the purpose of increasing or replenishing the fund balance or avoiding expenditures from the fund. [2005 c.540 §2]

Note: 571.059 (License fee surcharge) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 571 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 571.059 — License fee surcharge , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.268 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.268
565.268 Agreements for fair association to exercise powers of county fair board
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, a “fair association” means a corporation incorporated under ORS chapter 65 that has a board of directors with at least three members and that is authorized by its articles of incorporation to exercise the powers and perform the functions exercised and performed by a county fair board under ORS 565.210 (County fairs) to 565.310 (County fair not held) .

(2) If the order issued by a county court under ORS 565.265 (Abolishment of county fair board) authorizes an agreement with a fair association, the county court, before the abolition of the county fair board, shall enter into an agreement with a fair association for the management and operation of the county fair. Except as otherwise provided in the agreement, a fair association may exercise all of the powers and authority granted to a county fair board under ORS 565.210 (County fairs) to 565.310 (County fair not held) .

(3) An agreement between a county court and a fair association under this section may not provide for the conveyance or other transfer of public property to the fair association unless the public property is transferred as allowed by the laws of this state. [1999 c.681 §4]

Source: Section 565.268 — Agreements for fair association to exercise powers of county fair board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.015 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.015
570.015 Deputy inspectors
Status: in_force

Upon a petition of not less than 25 resident fruit growers of any county of this state, the county court of such county may, subject to the approval of the Director of Agriculture, appoint one or more deputy county horticultural inspectors. Each deputy inspector shall hold office during the pleasure of the county court and shall have and perform all the powers and duties of a county horticultural inspector.

Source: Section 570.015 — Deputy inspectors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.370 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.370
568.370 Eligible electors
Status: in_force

(1) All electors residing within the boundaries of the territory, as determined by the State Department of Agriculture, shall be eligible to vote in the referendum.

(2) For the purpose of the referendum, the county clerk shall assist the department in obtaining a list of electors residing within the boundaries of the proposed area. [Amended by 1957 c.603 §2; 1973 c.656 §2; 1981 c.92 §13]

Source: Section 568.370 — Eligible electors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.927 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.927
568.927 Law inapplicable to certain forest practices
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) shall not apply to any forest practice conducted on forestland as defined in ORS 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770) . [1993 c.263 §12]

Source: Section 568.927 — Law inapplicable to certain forest practices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.263 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.263
571.263 Oregon Hemp State Program
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture shall administer an Oregon Hemp State Program for the production, processing and sale of hemp in this state. In carrying out the program, the department:

(1) Shall administer ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Shall adopt rules to implement a state plan for the production of hemp in accordance with the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-334) and subsequent federal law. The rules adopted under this subsection must conform to, and not be more restrictive than, the rules related to hemp promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture.

(b) In adopting rules under this subsection, the State Department of Agriculture shall include public input.

(c) The rules adopted under this subsection may include the adoption by reference of any federal laws, rules, regulations or guidelines, or standards, practices or requirements, related to the production of hemp.

(3) Shall adopt by rule any record keeping and reporting requirements necessary to administer the program.

(4) May purchase, possess, seize or dispose of industrial hemp products or commodities as the department deems necessary to enforce and ensure compliance with ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) or department rules relating to ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) .

(5) May exercise any other power or perform any other function necessary to administer the program. [2018 c.116 §3; 2021 c.542 §20]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.263 — Oregon Hemp State Program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.890 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.890
568.890 District may be dissolved
Status: in_force

(1) Any wind erosion district may be enlarged, contracted or dissolved by the county court when a petition is filed bearing the signatures of two-thirds of the landowners of the district and stating the changes in the district boundaries that are desired.

(2) All such changes shall be described as provided in ORS 568.820 (Designation of areas by county court upon petition) . Any moneys remaining in any fund for the control of wind erosion shall, after the dissolution of all such districts in the county, be credited to the general fund of the county.

Source: Section 568.890 — District may be dissolved; disposition of district funds; change of district boundaries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.210 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.210
571.210 Hold order on defective nursery stock
Status: in_force

(1) When the State Department of Agriculture has cause to presume that any nursery stock will not perform in a normal manner, the officials, employees or inspectors of the department may issue a hold order for a period not to exceed 10 days. No person shall sell or dispose of in any manner such nursery stock within the 10-day period without written permission from the department.

(2) If a person displays or sells nursery stock that is dead, in a dying condition, seriously broken, frozen or damaged by freezing or materially damaged in any way, any officer, employee or inspector of the department may condemn such nursery stock and order it destroyed. [1963 c.461 §23]

Source: Section 571.210 — Hold order on defective nursery stock; condemnation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.486 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.486
571.486 Requirement to comply with ORS 571.483 in order to make, incur expenditure
Status: in_force

An expenditure of moneys for a fiscal year may not be made or incurred by or under the authority of the Oregon Hemp Commission under ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) unless the commission complies with ORS 571.483 (Oregon Hemp Commission budget) . [2021 c.216 §31]

Note: See note under 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

Source: Section 571.486 — Requirement to comply with ORS 571.483 in order to make, incur expenditure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.998 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.998
570.998 Civil penalty for firewood violation
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 570.720 (Firewood sources) or a State Department of Agriculture rule adopted under ORS 570.720 (Firewood sources) is punishable by a civil penalty, not to exceed $10,000. The imposition of a civil penalty under this section is subject to ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . Any civil penalty recovered under this section shall be deposited in the Invasive Species Control Account established under ORS 570.810 (Invasive Species Control Account) . [2011 c.439 §2]

Source: Section 570.998 — Civil penalty for firewood violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.155 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.155
570.155 Disposition of shipment when articles not separated or treated
Status: in_force

(1) If no provision is made by the inspecting official for disposition by separation or treatment, the notice provided for in ORS 570.140 (Shipment found to contain plant pest) must require that all condemned materials be promptly shipped out of the state within a specified time, the limit of which may not be less than 48 hours or more than 10 days, according to the nature of the insects or other plant pests. The owner or person in charge of the materials shall ship the materials under the direction of the officer making the inspection and at the expense of the owner or agent of the owner.

(2) If the owner or the agent of the owner fails to comply with the notice, the articles shall be destroyed by the officer at the expense of the owner or agent. If the articles cannot be reshipped out of the state without danger of the insect or other plant pest escaping to the orchards, vineyards, farms, gardens or ornamentals and their products of Oregon, the articles shall immediately be destroyed by, or under the direction of, the inspecting official or the person who inspected the articles. [Amended by 2015 c.203 §11]

Source: Section 570.155 — Disposition of shipment when articles not separated or treated , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.266 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.266
571.266 Exclusion from ORS 571.260 to 571.348
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) do not apply to the production or storage of homegrown plants in the genus Cannabis within the plant family Cannabaceae at a household by one or more persons 21 years of age or older, if the total amount of homegrown plants at the household does not exceed four plants at any time.

(2) As used in this section, “homegrown” and “household” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) . [2018 c.116 §20]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.266 — Exclusion from ORS 571.260 to 571.348 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.501 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.501
571.501 Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501
Status: in_force

Violation of any provision of ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) is a Class C misdemeanor. [2021 c.216 §36]

Note: See note under 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

Source: Section 571.501 — Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.351 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.351
568.351 Determination of boundaries for proposed district
Status: in_force

(1) If the State Department of Agriculture makes and records a determination that the formation of a soil and water conservation district within a territory is administratively practicable, that there is a need for the district and that formation of the district promotes the public interest and general welfare, the department shall define the boundaries of the proposed district and shall publish notice that the department plans to issue an order of formation for the district. The department shall cause the notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the area of the proposed district. The notice shall include instructions regarding the filing of a request for a referendum.

(2) If 10 percent of the electors within the proposed district file a written request for referendum within 30 days after publication of the notice, the department shall schedule a referendum as described in ORS 568.391 (Referendum process) .

(3) If a referendum is not required under subsection (2) of this section, the department shall issue an order of formation for the district. The order must set forth the name of the district and the district boundaries defined by the department. [2009 c.220 §8]

Source: Section 568.351 — Determination of boundaries for proposed district; notice of plan to issue order; publication; request for referendum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.194 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.194
561.194 Distribution of code of regulations
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture may distribute the code of regulations published under ORS 561.192 (Code of regulations) free of charge to such state agencies as are designated by the department.

(2) The department shall sell the other copies at such prices as the department finds sufficient to recover the cost of printing.

(3) All moneys received by the department under this section, in addition to any other appropriation of funds available for the purposes of ORS 561.192 (Code of regulations) and 561.194 (Distribution of code of regulations) , hereby are continuously appropriated to the department for the purpose of paying the cost of publication of the code of regulations. [1955 c.76 §2]

Source: Section 561.194 — Distribution of code of regulations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.510 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.510
571.510 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that the propagation and raising of Christmas trees is a silvicultural and agricultural pursuit that should be regulated and assisted by the State Department of Agriculture. A Christmas tree service shall be maintained within the department for the purpose of carrying out and enforcing the provisions of ORS 571.505 (Definitions for ORS 571.510 to 571.580) to 571.580 (Disposition and use of moneys received) .

(2) The department is authorized to:

(a) Inspect the Christmas tree stock of growers.

(b) Issue certificates and permits and check the license and licensing of persons required to be licensed by ORS 571.505 (Definitions for ORS 571.510 to 571.580) to 571.580 (Disposition and use of moneys received) .

(c) Investigate violations of ORS 571.505 (Definitions for ORS 571.510 to 571.580) to 571.580 (Disposition and use of moneys received) .

(d) Disseminate information among growers relative to treatment of Christmas tree stock for both prevention and elimination of attacks by plant pests and diseases.

(e) Carry out any other duties or responsibilities which are of service to the Christmas tree industry or which may be necessary for the protection thereof. [1985 c.197 §2; 1989 c.561 §2]

Source: Section 571.510 — Policy; department to maintain Christmas tree service; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.420 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.420
568.420 Certificate of formation
Status: in_force

(1) The Secretary of State shall make and issue to the board of directors appointed under ORS 568.400 (Appointment of first directors of district) a certificate, under the seal of the state, of the formation of the soil and water conservation district, and shall record the certificate with the application and statement.

(2) The boundaries of the district shall include the territory as determined by the department as provided in ORS 568.330 (Determination of need for district) , but may not include any area included within the boundaries of another soil and water conservation district. [Amended by 1955 c.142 §12; 1981 c.92 §18; 2009 c.220 §12]

Source: Section 568.420 — Certificate of formation; boundaries of district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.294 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.294
571.294 Charges for sampling or testing
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture may charge growers and handlers licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) fees reasonably calculated by the department to pay the cost of sampling or testing industrial hemp or industrial hemp commodities or products under ORS 571.330 (Laboratory testing) and 571.333 (Industrial hemp crop concentration standards) . Moneys from fees charged under this section shall be deposited in the Industrial Hemp Fund established under ORS 571.278 (Industrial Hemp Fund) . [2018 c.116 §10; 2021 c.542 §26]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.294 — Charges for sampling or testing; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.498 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.498
571.498 Sale of hemp considered sale in commercial channels
Status: in_force

Any sale of hemp by a producer or processor is a sale in commercial channels for the purposes of ORS 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) . [2021 c.216 §35]

Note: See note under 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

Source: Section 571.498 — Sale of hemp considered sale in commercial channels , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.230 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.230
561.230 Prohibition against reusing, imitating or counterfeiting markings used by department
Status: in_force

No person shall reuse, imitate or counterfeit any seal, sign, tag, stamp, placard, mark, brand or similar object used by the State Department of Agriculture pursuant to any law of this state. [1955 c.11 §2]

Source: Section 561.230 — Prohibition against reusing, imitating or counterfeiting markings used by department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.455 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.455
567.455 Mid-Columbia experiment station established
Status: in_force

To study and carry on investigations in horticultural, pathological and other agricultural problems as affects the interests of this state, there is established an agricultural experimental area in Hood River and Wasco Counties to be operated as the Mid-Columbia Experiment Station under the control and management of Oregon State University through the Agricultural Experiment Station of Oregon State University. [Amended by 1953 c.449 §5; 2015 c.767 §195]

Source: Section 567.455 — Mid-Columbia experiment station established , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.480 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.480
567.480 Cooperation with United States Department of Agriculture
Status: in_force

Oregon State University may cooperate in the special work of the station with the United States Department of Agriculture or any office or bureau thereof, and may enter into any agreement therefor with said department, bureau or office. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §197]

Source: Section 567.480 — Cooperation with United States Department of Agriculture , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.180 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.180
570.180 Summary abatement of nuisance
Status: in_force

Any authorized officer, employee or inspector of the State Department of Agriculture may, in any case where an urgent emergency exists, abate any public nuisance, as described in ORS 570.170 (Department to make inspections) , in a summary manner, doing as little damage as possible to the things or premises on which or in which such nuisance exists, with notice to the owner or owners sent by mail at or subsequent to the time of such abatement.

Source: Section 570.180 — Summary abatement of nuisance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.045 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.045
571.045 Exemption from licensing requirements
Status: in_force

ORS 571.055 (License required to grow or deal in nursery stock) (1) and 571.057 (License application) do not apply to:

(1) Any person whose business consists only of retail sales to the ultimate consumer and the total of such sales of nursery stock does not exceed $250 during a fiscal year. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the provisions of ORS 564.040 (Department list of additional protected wildflowers) , 564.991 (Penalties) , 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) to 571.230 (Disposition and use of moneys received) and 571.991 (Penalties for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) apply at any time the sales of nursery stock exceed $250 during a fiscal year.

(2) A person licensed as a landscape contracting business under ORS 671.560 (Issuance of license) and 671.565 (Landscape contracting business license application process and information requirements) who does not grow plants, does not store plants except as provided by the State Department of Agriculture by rule, and acquires all plants from a nursery licensed under this chapter. [1963 c.461 §15; 1971 c.756 §1; 1975 c.110 §1; 1977 c.638 §2; 1999 c.535 §1; 2007 c.541 §6]

Source: Section 571.045 — Exemption from licensing requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.460 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.460
565.460 Council members
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fair Council shall consist of no fewer than nine and no more than 13 members appointed by the Governor.

(2) The term of office for a member is four years, but a member holds office at the pleasure of the Governor. The term of office for a member described in subsection (3)(b) or (c) of this section ceases immediately if the person ceases to hold a qualifying office. Council members are eligible for reappointment, but a person may not serve on the council for more than three full or partial consecutive terms. Prior to the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall reappoint the member or appoint a successor. If a member position becomes vacant for any reason, the Governor shall appoint a successor to fill the unexpired term.

(3) The council shall consist of:

(a) No fewer than seven and no more than 11 members who have experience in, and are representatives of, industries and interests traditionally represented in Oregon State Fair activities, and who have backgrounds in industries and interests pertinent to carrying out the duties, functions and powers of the council, including but not limited to:

(A) Private sector business;

(B) The nonprofit sector;

(C) Economic development interests;

(D) The finance industry; and

(E) The events and facility management industry.

(b) One member who is an elected official of a city.

(c) One member who is an elected official of a county.

(4) The President of the Senate shall select a member of the Senate to act as a nonvoting observer of and advisor to the council.

(5) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall select a member of the House of Representatives to act as a nonvoting observer of and advisor to the council.

(6) The members of the Legislative Assembly selected under subsections (4) and (5) of this section may not exercise any power, right or privilege of a council member.

(7) The Salem city manager may act as a nonvoting observer of and advisor to the council. The Salem city manager may not exercise any power, right or privilege of a council member.

(8) A majority of the council is required for the conducting of business.

(9) The council shall elect one member as a chairperson and one member as a vice chairperson, with duties and powers as determined by the council. The council shall meet at the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members.

(10) A member of the council is not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed as provided by council policies and procedures for any actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by the member in the performance of the member’s official duties. [2013 c.492 §4; 2015 c.589 §2; 2018 c.68 §1]

Source: Section 565.460 — Council members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.414 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.414
571.414 Authority to remove member of Oregon Hemp Commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Agriculture may remove a member of the Oregon Hemp Commission for inefficiency, neglect of duty or misconduct in office if the director provides:

(a) At least 10 days before the date of a public hearing on the issue of removal of the member, service on the member of:

(A) A copy of the charges against the member; and

(B) Notice of the time and place of the public hearing on the issue of removal; and

(b) A public hearing on the issue of removal of the member at which the member must have the opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel and to present evidence to answer the charges and explain the facts alleged against the member.

(2) In the case of removal, the director shall file with the office of the Secretary of State a complete statement of all charges against the member, and the findings on the charges, along with a record of the entire removal proceedings. [2021 c.216 §7]

Note: See note under 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

Source: Section 571.414 — Authority to remove member of Oregon Hemp Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.310 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.310
565.310 County fair not held
Status: in_force

Should a board decide not to hold a county fair, the county court may in its discretion expend such funds, or any portion thereof, for paying premiums upon exhibits of livestock, agricultural and horticultural products at any fair, land products show or livestock exposition held in this state. Any or all of such funds not so used shall be held by the county treasurer in a reserve fund to be available for use by the county fair board in subsequent years.

Source: Section 565.310 — County fair not held; disposition of funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.195 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.195
569.195 Cooperation with department
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall fail to cooperate with the State Department of Agriculture in the administration or enforcement of ORS 569.175 (Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195) to 569.195 (Cooperation with department) , or rules promulgated pursuant thereto, nor otherwise violate any provision of ORS 569.175 (Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195) to 569.195 (Cooperation with department) .

(2) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the department may bring suit in circuit court to enjoin or restrain any person from violating any provision of ORS 569.175 (Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195) to 569.195 (Cooperation with department) or any rule promulgated thereunder. [Formerly 452.630]

Source: Section 569.195 — Cooperation with department; court suit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.580 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.580
567.580 Station management and control
Status: in_force

The station shall at all times be under the exclusive management and control of Oregon State University and shall be deemed a branch of the experiment station of the university. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §203]

Source: Section 567.580 — Station management and control , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.325 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.325
565.325 County fair fund
Status: in_force

(1) Each county that holds a county fair shall establish and maintain a fair fund. The fair fund may be expended only for the promotion and operation of the county fair and to provide, maintain and improve county fairgrounds, buildings, facilities and improvements on the county fairgrounds for the county fair and other events authorized by the county fair board.

(2) All moneys received from activities conducted at the county fair or at the county fairgrounds or facilities, and all moneys received by a county fair as the licensee for pari-mutuel wagering on races conducted at or on behalf of the fair shall be deposited in the county fair fund. [1985 c.716 §3; 1997 c.435 §3]

Source: Section 565.325 — County fair fund; purpose; source of moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.070 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.070
561.070 Assistants and employees
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Agriculture may employ veterinarians, chemists, bacteriologists and other experts, inspectors, accountants, stenographers, clerks or other help necessary to carry out efficiently the work of the State Department of Agriculture. The director may assign duties and responsibilities to each officer and employee of the department.

(2) The director may at any time designate or appoint any officer or employee of the department to act as assistant director of agriculture and may terminate such designation or appointment at any time, with or without cause. The assistant director of agriculture may perform such duties of the director as may be prescribed by the director.

(3) If the director appoints any research analysts pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, two of such research analysts may be members of unclassified service as provided in ORS chapter 240. [Amended by 1957 c.451 §1; 1967 c.208 §8]

Source: Section 561.070 — Assistants and employees; appointment, classification and duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.539 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.539
565.539 Council finances
Status: in_force

(1) Moneys received by the State Fair Council must be promptly deposited in accordance with ORS 295.001 (Definitions for ORS 295.001 to 295.108) to 295.108 (State Treasurer rules) into an account established by the council.

(2) The council may invest any moneys the council receives. Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, investments that the council makes are:

(a) Limited to investments described in ORS 294.035 (Investment of funds of political subdivisions) ;

(b) Subject to the investment maturity date limitations described in ORS 294.135 (Investment maturity dates) ; and

(c) Subject to the conduct prohibitions listed in ORS 294.145 (Prohibited conduct for custodial officer) .

(3) In addition to or in lieu of investments described in subsection (2) of this section, the council may invest in the investment pool described in ORS 294.805 (Definitions for ORS 294.805 to 294.895) . For purposes of ORS 294.805 (Definitions for ORS 294.805 to 294.895) to 294.895 (Board duties, generally) , the state fair director is a local government official.

(4) Except as provided in this subsection, the state fair director shall provide to each meeting of the council a financial report that includes, but need not be limited to, a summary of account and investment activity, and copies of any account or investment statements received from a bank, investment firm or other source since the previous report was provided. The council may waive the financial report requirement if the council is meeting less than 30 days after a meeting to which the state fair director provided a financial report. [2013 c.492 §9; 2019 c.587 §47]

Source: Section 565.539 — Council finances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.400 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.400
568.400 Appointment of first directors of district
Status: in_force

If the State Department of Agriculture determines that the operation of the proposed district within the defined boundaries is administratively practicable and feasible, the department shall appoint a board of five directors for the district, to serve terms as provided under ORS 568.560 (Number of directors) . [Amended by 1955 c.142 §10; 1981 c.92 §16; 2009 c.220 §10]

Source: Section 568.400 — Appointment of first directors of district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.933 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.933
568.933 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the State Department of Agriculture may impose a civil penalty on a landowner of lands within an agricultural or rural area subject to a water quality management plan for failure to comply with rules implementing the plan.

(2) The department may not impose a civil penalty on a landowner for a first violation under this section unless the department:

(a) Has notified the landowner of the violation in a writing that describes, with reasonable specificity, the factual basis for the department’s determination that a violation has occurred; and

(b) Has prescribed a reasonable time for the landowner to correct the violation that may not exceed 30 days after the first notice of a violation, unless the violation requires more than 30 days to correct, in which case the department shall specify a reasonable period of time to correct the violation in a plan of correction issued to the landowner.

(3) A civil penalty imposed under this section may not exceed:

(a) $2,500 for a first violation; or

(b) $10,000 for a second or subsequent violation.

(4) For purposes of this section, each day of a violation continuing after any period of time of correction set by the department is a separate violation unless the department finds that a different period of time is more appropriate to describe a specific violation event.

(5) The landowner to whom a notice of violation or a notice of civil penalty is addressed shall have 30 days from the date of receipt of the notice in which to make written application for a hearing before the department.

(6) In imposing a penalty under this section, the department shall consider the following factors:

(a) The past history of the landowner incurring a penalty in taking all feasible steps or procedures necessary or appropriate to correct a violation.

(b) Any prior violations of rules, regulations or statutes pertaining to a water quality management plan.

(c) The gravity and magnitude of the violation.

(d) Whether the violation was repeated or continuous.

(e) Whether the cause of the violation was an unavoidable accident, negligence or an intentional act.

(f) The violator’s efforts to correct the violation.

(g) The immediacy and extent to which the violation threatens the public health or safety.

(7) A notice of violation or period to comply shall not be required under subsection (2) of this section if:

(a) The violation is intentional; or

(b) The landowner has received a previous notice of the same or similar violation.

(8) The department shall deposit any civil penalty recovered under this section into a special subaccount in the Department of Agriculture Service Fund. Moneys in the subaccount are continuously appropriated to the department to be used for educational programs on water quality management and to provide funding for water quality management demonstration projects.

(9) The State Department of Agriculture shall reduce the amount of any civil penalty imposed under this section by the amount of any civil penalty imposed by the Environmental Quality Commission or the Department of Environmental Quality for violations of water quality rules or standards, if the latter penalty is imposed on the same person and is based on the same violation. [1993 c.263 §8; 2001 c.442 §4; 2001 c.594 §7]

Source: Section 568.933 — Civil penalties; availability; reductions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.990 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.990
569.990 Violations punishable by fine
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of a provision of ORS 569.175 (Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195) to 569.195 (Cooperation with department) or a rule adopted under ORS 569.175 (Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195) to 569.195 (Cooperation with department) is a Class B violation.

(2) Violation of a provision of ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) is a Class A violation. [2009 c.98 §9(1),(3); 2011 c.9 §77]

Source: Section 569.990 — Violations punishable by fine , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.391 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.391
568.391 Referendum process
Status: in_force

(1) If a referendum regarding the formation of a district is required under ORS 568.351 (Determination of boundaries for proposed district) , the State Department of Agriculture shall:

(a) Prepare appropriate ballots and administer the referendum election process; or

(b) Enter into an agreement with county officials for administration of the referendum election process by the county.

(2) The ballot for a referendum election must include a map or other description of the boundaries of the proposed district, provided by the department, that uses legal descriptions and generally recognized features. The ballots must comply with ORS 250.035 (Form of ballot titles for state and local measures) .

(3) If the legally required number of ballots approve the formation of the district, the department shall issue an order of formation for the district as provided under ORS 568.351 (Determination of boundaries for proposed district) and appoint directors as provided under ORS 568.400 (Appointment of first directors of district) . If the required number of ballots to approve the formation are not cast, the department may not issue an order for formation of the district.

(4) If a referendum does not approve a proposal to form a district, the department may not accept the filing of a petition covering the same or substantially the same territory as the disapproved proposal until one year after the referendum election date. Upon the filing under ORS 568.300 (Petition for formation of district) of a petition covering the same or substantially the same territory as the disapproved proposal, the department shall conduct new hearings and make new determinations regarding the district formation proposed by the petition. [2009 c.220 §9]

Source: Section 568.391 — Referendum process; ballot contents; results , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.640 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.640
565.640 Peace officers
Status: in_force

The peace officers of a county fair board or of a society mentioned in ORS 565.610 (Conducting business on or near grounds of fair or society) , during the continuance of each annual fair or other public event or meeting, and for three days prior and two days subsequent thereto, on the grounds owned or occupied by the county fair board or society for fairs, exhibitions or other public events or meetings, shall have all the authority of a deputy sheriff and may make arrests for violations of the provisions of ORS 565.610 (Conducting business on or near grounds of fair or society) to 565.650 (Justices of the peace given jurisdiction) or other laws of this state, or the rules or regulations of the fair board or society. [Amended by 1953 c.675 §12; 1969 c.239 §8; 1973 c.537 §11; 2005 c.777 §45; 2013 c.492 §19]

Source: Section 565.640 — Peace officers; authority; power of arrest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.495 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.495
571.495 Distribution of moneys upon abolishment of Oregon Hemp Commission
Status: in_force

(1) Unless the Legislative Assembly orders a refund pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, if the Legislative Assembly abolishes the Oregon Hemp Commission, any moneys remaining in the possession of the abolished commission on the effective date of the abolishment are transferred to Oregon State University and are continuously appropriated to the university for research benefitting producers.

(2) The Legislative Assembly may order in an Act dissolving the commission that any moneys remaining in the possession of the abolished commission on the effective date of the abolishment be refunded on a proportional basis to the persons who paid assessments to the commission during the assessment year in which the commission was abolished. [2021 c.216 §34]

Note: See note under 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

Source: Section 571.495 — Distribution of moneys upon abolishment of Oregon Hemp Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 564.130 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.130
564.130 Confidentiality of information regarding threatened or endangered species
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , the director of the appropriate agency may hold confidential, and refuse to disclose, information concerning the location of a threatened or endangered wildlife or plant species upon a determination that, based on prior experience, unlawful taking is likely to occur if the location is disclosed.

(2) In no instance shall the director of the appropriate agency refuse to disclose information concerning the location of a threatened or endangered wildlife or plant species to the owner of lands on which the species is known to exist. [1987 c.686 §15]

Source: Section 564.130 — Confidentiality of information regarding threatened or endangered species; circumstances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors564.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.185 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.185
570.185 Application of ORS 570.170 to 570.180 limited
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 570.170 (Department to make inspections) to 570.180 (Summary abatement of nuisance) shall not be construed to apply to shipments of infested or infected articles mentioned in ORS 570.135 (Premises may be entered for inspection) .

Source: Section 570.185 — Application of ORS 570.170 to 570.180 limited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.300 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.300
561.300 Unpaid license fees
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture may collect a delinquent renewal penalty for any license fee required by law under the jurisdiction of the department if the licensee has failed to renew the license before the 60th day after the license expiration date. All delinquent renewal penalties collected under this section shall be deposited in the same account as the corresponding license fee. The department shall collect the following delinquent renewal penalties:

(a) For license fees $100 or less, $30 or the amount of the license fee, whichever amount is less.

(b) For license fees greater than $100, 30 percent of the amount of the license fee or $750, whichever amount is less.

(2) Any unpaid license fee and delinquent renewal penalty required by law under the jurisdiction of the department for a prior licensing period or year continues to be owing to the department. Before taking any action or procedure against a person who should have paid a prior license fee, the department shall forward a written notice to the person by certified mail at the last-known address of the person on the records of the department advising of the amount owing. The notice shall give such person 20 days after the mailing date to pay the amount due or to present written or oral information or argument as to why the person believes the license fee is not owing. If after such period the department is of the opinion the license fee for the prior period is owing, it may then initiate such actions or procedures authorized under the applicable licensing law to collect the amount due.

(3) The provisions of subsection (2) of this section do not apply to a statute under the jurisdiction of the department if specific provisions cover collection of unpaid license fees thereunder. [1967 c.437 §4; 1993 c.536 §1]

Source: Section 561.300 — Unpaid license fees; delinquent renewal penalty; notice required; collection procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.260 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.260
565.260 Fair board or agricultural society existing prior to June 4, 1913
Status: in_force

If there existed on June 4, 1913, a county fair board, or an agricultural society in any county holding a county fair within the county, the board shall be considered the county fair board of the county by the provisions of ORS 565.210 (County fairs) to 565.310 (County fair not held) , and shall be governed under the rules and bylaws already in force of the association, provided there is only one county fair held in each county. [Amended by 2005 c.22 §384]

Source: Section 565.260 — Fair board or agricultural society existing prior to June 4, 1913 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.105 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.105
571.105 Agent’s license
Status: in_force

(1) No agent’s license shall be issued or valid unless the agent’s principal has given the State Department of Agriculture written authorization to issue the license.

(2) An agent’s license shall be automatically suspended during any period when the agent is not acting as an agent or the principal has withdrawn or canceled the authorization.

(3) If the license has not expired, an agent may revive the license by giving notice to the department that the agent is again acting as an agent. If the agent represents a principal other than the one who gave written authorization to issue the license, subsection (1) of this section applies. [1963 c.461 §8]

Source: Section 571.105 — Agent’s license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.830 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.830
568.830 Publication and posting of notices describing districts
Status: in_force

(1) The county court shall within 10 days after declaring a wind erosion district cause to be published an official notice adequately describing the district.

(2) Each notice shall be posted in a prominent place in the county courthouse and shall be published in one or more newspapers serving the district, for two consecutive issues if weekly or two times at an interval of one week if daily or semiweekly.

(3) Ten days after the last publication of the official notice the provisions of ORS 568.810 (Purpose of ORS 568.810 to 568.890) to 568.890 (District may be dissolved) shall be enforced as set forth in ORS 568.840 (Election of advisory board) to 568.890 (District may be dissolved) .

Source: Section 568.830 — Publication and posting of notices describing districts; when regulations are enforced , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.480 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.480
565.480 Director powers and duties
Status: in_force

(1) The state fair director employed by the State Fair Council under ORS 565.470 (State fair director) shall be entrusted with the day-to-day carrying out of fairground business operations and the operation of fairground properties and facilities.

(2) The state fair director may contract for law enforcement or security services for fairground properties and facilities, including but not limited to law enforcement and security services during the Oregon State Fair.

(3) In addition to any other duties, functions or powers, the state fair director may:

(a) Establish charges and fees, including but not limited to charges and fees for admission to, and lease or rental of, fairground properties and facilities;

(b) Conduct or authorize events, exhibitions and all manner of business at fairground properties and facilities consistent with the mission and purposes of the State Fair Council; and

(c) Do all other things the director considers proper in the conducting of the annual Oregon State Fair or the operation of fairground properties and facilities as an exposition center.

(4) The state fair director may delegate any duty, function or power of the director to a subordinate employee except the duties, functions and powers of the director under ORS 565.539 (Council finances) . [2013 c.492 §6]

Source: Section 565.480 — Director powers and duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.325 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.325
570.325 Collaboration with federal department
Status: in_force

The officers, employees and inspectors of the State Department of Agriculture and county inspectors are authorized to collaborate with the United States Department of Agriculture in all matters relating to the inspection of nursery stock, plants, fruits, vegetables, bulbs, seeds or other plant products shipped into this state from foreign countries or from other states or territories.

Source: Section 570.325 — Collaboration with federal department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.325 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.325
571.325 Agricultural hemp seed labeling and certification
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of ORS 633.511 (Definitions for ORS 633.511 to 633.750) to 633.750 (Disposition of fees and charges paid under ORS 633.511 to 633.750) , agricultural hemp seed is an agricultural seed or a flower seed, as those terms are defined in ORS 633.511 (Definitions for ORS 633.511 to 633.750) .

(2) The Director of Agriculture, or the director’s agent, and the Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences of Oregon State University, or the dean’s agent, shall establish a program for the labeling and certification of agricultural hemp seed. For purposes of the program:

(a) The director and the dean shall perform their respective duties under ORS 633.511 (Definitions for ORS 633.511 to 633.750) to 633.750 (Disposition of fees and charges paid under ORS 633.511 to 633.750) with respect to agricultural hemp seed in the same manner that the director and dean perform their respective duties under ORS 633.511 (Definitions for ORS 633.511 to 633.750) to 633.750 (Disposition of fees and charges paid under ORS 633.511 to 633.750) with respect to other agricultural seed or flower seed, including but not limited to those duties related to labeling, testing and certifying seeds; and

(b) The director and the dean shall exercise their respective functions and powers under ORS 633.511 (Definitions for ORS 633.511 to 633.750) to 633.750 (Disposition of fees and charges paid under ORS 633.511 to 633.750) with respect to agricultural hemp seed in the same manner that the director and dean exercise their respective functions and powers under ORS 633.511 (Definitions for ORS 633.511 to 633.750) to 633.750 (Disposition of fees and charges paid under ORS 633.511 to 633.750) with respect to other agricultural seed or flower seed, including but not limited to inspecting and sampling seeds and making rules and regulations under ORS 633.680 (Establishment of standards of germination) .

(3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this section, if the director in consultation with the dean determines that a specific provision of ORS 633.511 (Definitions for ORS 633.511 to 633.750) to 633.750 (Disposition of fees and charges paid under ORS 633.511 to 633.750) , or a specific rule or regulation made under ORS 633.511 (Definitions for ORS 633.511 to 633.750) to 633.750 (Disposition of fees and charges paid under ORS 633.511 to 633.750) , that applies to other agricultural seed or flower seed is inadequate or not suitable for the regulation of agricultural hemp seed, the director may by rule exempt agricultural hemp seed from the provision, rule or regulation and make rules providing more adequate or suitable regulation of agricultural hemp seed.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director and the dean shall collaborate with growers licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) in performing their respective duties and exercising their respective functions and powers under ORS 633.511 (Definitions for ORS 633.511 to 633.750) to 633.750 (Disposition of fees and charges paid under ORS 633.511 to 633.750) with respect to agricultural hemp seed.

(b) The director and the dean may collaborate with growers licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) and other stakeholders to develop a heritage agricultural hemp seed for this state.

(5) The director and the dean may collaborate with entities authorized to certify seeds under the laws of other states in performing their respective duties and exercising their respective functions and powers under ORS 633.511 (Definitions for ORS 633.511 to 633.750) to 633.750 (Disposition of fees and charges paid under ORS 633.511 to 633.750) with respect to agricultural hemp seed.

(6) A grower licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) is not required, for purposes related to growing industrial hemp, to use an agricultural hemp seed variety certified under the program described in this section.

(7) The State Department of Agriculture may establish by rule waivers to, or exemptions from, tests that would otherwise be conducted to determine a crop’s average tetrahydrocannabinol concentration for crops planted with agricultural hemp seed varieties certified pursuant to the program described in this section. [Formerly 571.302]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.325 — Agricultural hemp seed labeling and certification; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.995 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.995
571.995 Penalties for ORS 571.525, 571.570 and 571.575
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 571.525 (License required to operate as grower) , 571.570 (Substitution or transportation of uninspected Christmas tree stock) or 571.575 (Knowingly offering to sell infected or infested Christmas tree stock) , or of any rules adopted pursuant thereto, is a misdemeanor. [1985 c.197 §17]

Source: Section 571.995 — Penalties for ORS 571.525, 571.570 and 571.575 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.269 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.269
571.269 Definitions for ORS 571.260 to 571.348
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) :

(1) “Adult use cannabinoid” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) .

(2) “Adult use cannabis item” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) .

(3) “Agricultural hemp seed” means Cannabis seed:

(a) That is sold to or intended to be sold to licensed growers for planting; or

(b) That remains in an unprocessed or partially processed condition that is capable of germination.

(4) “Artificially derived cannabinoid” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) .

(5) “Consumption” means ingestion, inhalation or topical application to the skin or hair.

(6) “Crop” means industrial hemp grown under a single license.

(7) “Grower” means a person, joint venture or cooperative that produces industrial hemp.

(8) “Handler” means a person, joint venture or cooperative that receives industrial hemp for processing into commodities, products or agricultural hemp seed and any other activities identified by the State Department of Agriculture by rule.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Industrial hemp”:

(A) Means the plant species Cannabis sativa that has a tetrahydrocannabinol concentration that complies with the concentration specified by the department by rule; and

(B) Has the meaning given that term as it is further defined by the department by rule.

(b) “Industrial hemp” does not mean industrial hemp commodities or products.

(10) “Industrial hemp concentrate” means an industrial hemp product obtained by separating cannabinoids from industrial hemp by:

(a) A mechanical process;

(b) A chemical extraction process using a nonhydrocarbon-based solvent, such as water, vegetable glycerin, vegetable oils, animal fats, isopropyl alcohol or ethanol;

(c) A chemical extraction process using carbon dioxide, provided that the process does not involve the use of high heat or pressure; or

(d) Any other process identified by the department by rule.

(11) “Industrial hemp extract” means an industrial hemp product obtained by separating cannabinoids from industrial hemp by:

(a) A chemical extraction process using a hydrocarbon-based solvent, such as butane, hexane or propane;

(b) A chemical extraction process using carbon dioxide, if the process uses high heat or pressure; or

(c) Any other process identified by the department by rule.

(12) “Licensee” means a grower, handler, agricultural hemp seed producer or other person licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) . [Formerly 571.300; 2021 c.542 §§21,21a]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.269 — Definitions for ORS 571.260 to 571.348; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.230 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.230
565.230 Management of county fairs
Status: in_force

(1) The county fair board has the exclusive management of the ground and all other property owned, leased, used or controlled by the county and devoted to the use of the county fair, and is entrusted and charged with the entire business management and financial and other affairs of such fair.

(2) In order that the fairgrounds and buildings may be utilized to the fullest extent for pleasure, recreation and public benefit, the board shall at all times have the authority to provide park facilities for the public or to issue licenses and grant permits for the holding of any exhibitions, shows, carnivals, circuses, dances, entertainments or public gatherings upon the fairgrounds. During the progress of county agricultural or industrial fairs and not otherwise, any such businesses so licensed by the board shall not be required to pay license to any city or county other than to the board as provided in this section. The board shall fix the sum to be paid for such permits and licenses, which shall be issued and signed by the president and secretary of the board. The moneys received from the issuance of such permits and licenses shall be deposited to the credit of the fair fund and warrants drawn against it the same as upon the disbursement of any other fair funds.

(3) Donations of real property for the use of the county fair shall be made by an instrument that may be accepted for recording by a county clerk. An instrument of donation shall be recorded in the records of the county clerk where deeds are located. The donated property shall be used in compliance with the express intentions and purposes set forth in the instrument of donation.

(4) A county court may conclude that an agreement is needed to protect the county and the county court from liability relating to personnel or contractual matters. If the county court asks the county fair board to begin negotiations for an agreement, the county fair board and the county court must enter into an agreement concerning the rules, policies and procedures to be used in the conduct of fair activities for the purpose of limiting the liability of the county for personnel and contractual matters. However, if a county court determines that an agreement is unnecessary or that an existing agreement provides sufficient protection from liability, then an agreement under this subsection is not required. [Amended by 1953 c.675 §12; 1969 c.239 §4; 1969 c.693 §1; 1999 c.681 §8]

Source: Section 565.230 — Management of county fairs; licenses; disposition of proceeds; donations of real property; agreements for limitation of liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.610 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.610
569.610 Officers
Status: in_force

(1) The State Weed Board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for such terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of those offices as the board determines appropriate.

(2) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(3) The board shall meet at such times and places as are specified by the call of the Director of Agriculture or the chairperson. [Formerly 561.670]

Source: Section 569.610 — Officers; quorum; meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.030 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.030
561.030 Seal
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall adopt an official seal. It shall maintain its principal office in the state capital at Salem.

(2) The department may acquire and hold, by purchase, agreement or donation, real property or any rights or interest determined actually necessary by the department for:

(a) The grading and inspection of any horticultural and agricultural products, or of any establishment or device used in the production or processing of horticultural and agricultural products;

(b) The investigation and analysis of horticultural and agricultural products, including laboratories and greenhouse or field growing areas; and

(c) The storage and maintenance of equipment, vehicles and supplies used by the department in carrying out any law under its jurisdiction.

(3) The authority granted in subsection (2) of this section does not extend to real property used or to be used as the principal administrative office of the department.

(4) As used in this section “horticultural and agricultural products” has the meaning for that term provided in ORS 632.900 (“Horticultural and agricultural products” defined) . [Amended by 1959 c.639 §5; 1981 c.63 §1]

Source: Section 561.030 — Seal; principal office; authority to acquire real property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.225 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.225
565.225 Removal of county fair board member
Status: in_force

A member of a county fair board appointed under ORS 565.210 (County fairs) may be removed by the county court for inefficiency, neglect of duty, misconduct in office, incompetence, incompatibility, dereliction of duty or other good cause, as those terms may be defined by county ordinance. A member of the fair board shall not be removed by the county court until after the member receives a copy of a statement containing the cause for removal and a hearing on the removal is held. The statement shall be given to the member at least 10 days prior to the hearing, at which the member must have an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. When the county court removes a member of the fair board, a record of the proceedings, together with the cause for removal and findings thereon, shall be filed in the office of the county clerk. [1999 c.681 §2]

Source: Section 565.225 — Removal of county fair board member , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.995 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.995
569.995 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

In addition to any applicable fine under ORS 569.990 (Violations punishable by fine) or other penalty, a person that violates any provision of ORS 569.175 (Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195) to 569.195 (Cooperation with department) or 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) or a rule adopted under ORS 569.175 (Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195) to 569.195 (Cooperation with department) is subject to the imposition of a civil penalty by the State Department of Agriculture. A civil penalty the department imposes under this section may not exceed $10,000. [2013 c.195 §2]

Source: Section 569.995 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.991 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.991
571.991 Penalties for ORS 571.005 to 571.230
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 153.022 (Authority of agency to specify rule violation as particular level of violation) , violation of ORS 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) to 571.230 (Disposition and use of moneys received) or rules adopted thereunder is punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not more than $5,000. [1963 c.461 §32; 1985 c.659 §5; 1999 c.1051 §318]

Source: Section 571.991 — Penalties for ORS 571.005 to 571.230 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 566.235 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 566 / Section 566.235
566.235 Master Gardening Program
Status: in_force

The Oregon State University Extension Service shall enhance its education program for urban and suburban landowners through the Master Gardening Program. The purpose of the program is to teach urban and suburban landowners proper conservation measures as those measures relate to homes, gardens and general urban and suburban nonpoint pollution problems. [1997 c.471 §1]

Source: Section 566.235 — Master Gardening Program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors566.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.110 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.110
570.110 Inspections and visitations by director and deputies
Status: in_force

The Director of Agriculture, and such officers, employees and deputies as the director assigns to such duty, shall visit the different parts of the state and shall see that all regulations of the State Department of Agriculture and all provisions of law to prevent the introduction or spread of fruit pests and diseases of trees or plants injurious to the horticultural interests of the state are enforced. The director forthwith shall, upon the complaint of interested parties, inspect or cause to be inspected by some officer, employee or deputy of the department, orchards, nurseries and other places suspected to be infested with fruit pests or infected with diseases injurious to trees, plants or fruits.

Source: Section 570.110 — Inspections and visitations by director and deputies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.990 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.990
565.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 565.610 (Conducting business on or near grounds of fair or society) or 565.620 (Admission to grounds of fair or society except through special gates prohibited) is a Class D violation. [Amended by 1999 c.1051 §201; 2011 c.597 §91]

Source: Section 565.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.552 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.552
568.552 Power of directors to manage and control water resources and projects
Status: in_force

(1) The members of the local governing body of a soil and water conservation district shall have, in addition to the powers granted to them by ORS 568.550 (General powers of board of directors) and within the limits of appropriations and other moneys duly made available to the soil and water conservation district, the power:

(a) To plan, construct, maintain, manage, administer or control any works of improvement for flood prevention or for the conservation, development, utilization or disposal of water upon lands within their respective districts upon obtaining the consent of the landowner as defined in ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) , and the land occupier as defined in ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) , of such lands.

(b) To enter into written agreements to furnish financial or other aid to any agency, governmental or otherwise, or any landowner as defined in ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) , or land occupier as defined in ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) , or both of them, of lands within the district, for flood prevention or for the conservation, development, utilization or disposal of water within their respective districts.

(c) To manage, as agent, or to take over, by purchase, lease, or otherwise any flood prevention, drainage, irrigation or agricultural water management project or any combination thereof, undertaken by the United States or any of its agencies, or by this state or any of its agencies.

(2) Authority granted under this chapter shall be subject to the authority of the Water Resources Commission to formulate an integrated, coordinated program for the use and control of all water resources of this state and to classify and withdraw water resources of this state under ORS 536.300 (Formulation of state water resources program) to 536.410 (Withdrawal of unappropriated waters from appropriation by commission order) . [1961 c.640 §1]

Source: Section 568.552 — Power of directors to manage and control water resources and projects; authority of Water Resources Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.425 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.425
569.425 Special assessment
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 569.420 (County tax for weed control fund) , in addition to or in lieu of the tax authorized by ORS 569.420 (County tax for weed control fund) , a county governing body may levy a special assessment based upon benefit to finance weed control activities. All such assessments shall be treated in the same manner as the tax referred to in ORS 569.420 (County tax for weed control fund) . [Formerly 570.562]

Source: Section 569.425 — Special assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.477 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.477
571.477 Cancellation of uncollectible assessment
Status: in_force

The Oregon Hemp Commission may cancel an uncollectible assessment consistent with ORS 293.240 (Writing off uncollectible debts due state agency) . Subsequent collection of debt written off under ORS 293.240 (Writing off uncollectible debts due state agency) is governed by ORS 293.245 (Subsequent collection of debt written off under ORS 293.240) . [2021 c.216 §28]

Note: See note under 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

Source: Section 571.477 — Cancellation of uncollectible assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.210 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.210
565.210 County fairs
Status: in_force

(1) Any county may hold county and industrial fairs, but only one county fair shall be held in each county.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 565.265 (Abolishment of county fair board) , in counties holding county fairs, the county court of such county shall appoint a board consisting of not less than three nor more than seven members, to be known as the county fair board. Members of the county fair board must be residents of the county, except that the county court may elect to appoint not more than one board member who is a resident of an adjoining county. When the first members of the board are appointed under this section, one member shall be appointed for a term to expire the January next following appointment, one for a term to expire one year from the January next following appointment, and one for a term to expire two years from the January next following appointment. In addition to the three members, the county court may, at any time, appoint not more than four additional members, the fourth and sixth members to be appointed for a term to expire one year from the January next following appointment and the fifth and seventh members, if any, for a term to expire two years from the January next following appointment. Annually thereafter, at the first meeting in January, upon the expiration of the term of a member, a successor shall be appointed to serve for three years.

(3) The court shall require each member of the board to furnish a good and sufficient bond or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) in favor of the county, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the office. The bond or letter of credit for each member shall be in a sum equal to $10,000 or 20 percent of the total revenues received by the fair in the last fiscal year ending prior to the appointment of such member, whichever is the lesser amount. The bond or letter of credit when approved by the county court shall be filed with the county clerk. The premium on the bond or the fee for the letter of credit shall be paid for by the county fair board as an expense of the board.

(4) No more than one member of the county court may serve as a member of the county fair board.

(5) A member of a county fair board appointed under this section may be removed from office for cause as provided in ORS 565.225 (Removal of county fair board member) . [Amended by 1957 c.118 §1; 1961 c.684 §1; 1981 c.134 §1; 1985 c.716 §1; 1991 c.331 §84; 1995 c.710 §1; 1997 c.435 §2; 1997 c.631 §497; 1999 c.59 §178; 1999 c.681 §7; 2007 c.421 §1]

Source: Section 565.210 — County fairs; county fair board; members; appointment; term; bond or letter of credit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.450 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.450
571.450 Exemptions from assessments
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Hemp Commission may establish by rule exemptions from the assessments described in ORS 571.447 (Levy and collection of assessment) based on:

(a) Hemp quantities;

(b) Types of hemp sales;

(c) Types of hemp producers; and

(d) Types of hemp processors.

(2) In adopting a rule under subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall consider:

(a) Federal laws and rules, and laws and rules of other states, that relate to commodity commissions, boards and marketing orders;

(b) The practices, procedures and customs unique to the production, processing and trading of hemp and to producers; and

(c) The cost of collecting the particular assessment and any practical problems relating to the collection.

(3) A producer or processor that is exempted from assessment but required to submit reports to the commission is subject to ORS 571.459 (Requirement to maintain records) . [2021 c.216 §19]

Note: See note under 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

Source: Section 571.450 — Exemptions from assessments; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.252 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.252
571.252 Green communities nurseries
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “Oregon nursery” has the meaning given that term in ORS 197.469 (Definitions for ORS 197.468 to 197.472) .

(2) The State Department of Agriculture shall certify an Oregon nursery as a green communities nursery if the nursery:

(a) Has practices in pest and disease management that satisfy standards established by the department;

(b) Materially demonstrates a history of compliance with the rules and other requirements of state and local agencies with oversight regarding workers’ compensation, building codes and occupational safety and health over a period of seven years or the life of the nursery, whichever is shorter;

(c) Materially demonstrates a history of compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws over a period of seven years or the life of the nursery, whichever is shorter; and

(d) Grows and maintains noninvasive nursery stock for the purposes of partnering with communities or public bodies on green infrastructure projects.

(3) An Oregon nursery may apply for certification under this section in the form and manner prescribed by the department. [2023 c.442 §27]

Note: 571.252 (Green communities nurseries) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 571 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

INDUSTRIAL HEMP GROWERS, HANDLERS AND PROCESSORS

Source: Section 571.252 — Green communities nurseries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.483 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.483
571.483 Oregon Hemp Commission budget
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Hemp Commission shall adopt an annual budget, using classifications of expenditures and revenues required by ORS 291.206 (Guidance of agencies in completing agency request budgets) . The budget described in this subsection is not subject to review by the Legislative Assembly or to future modification by the Emergency Board or the Legislative Assembly.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission shall follow generally accepted accounting principles and keep financial and statistical information as necessary to completely and accurately disclose the financial operations of the commission as required by the Secretary of State.

(b) The budget must show:

(A) The estimated receipts and expenditures by or under the authority of the commission under ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) for the fiscal year for which the budget is adopted; and

(B) The actual receipts and expenditures by or under the authority of the commission for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the proposed budget is prepared, and the estimated receipts and expenditures by or under the authority of the commission for the fiscal year in which the budget is prepared.

(3) Estimated receipts and expenditures for the fiscal year for which the budget is adopted must be fully itemized and be prepared and arranged clearly to show each item of receipts and expenditures. To the extent practicable, the items of receipts and expenditures must be arranged under major groups or categories that are the same as the most recent classifications of revenue and expenditures established pursuant to ORS 291.206 (Guidance of agencies in completing agency request budgets) .

(4) The budget must contain only one estimate for emergency or other expenditures that are unforeseen at the time the budget is prepared.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission shall call and hold at least one public meeting on the proposed budget. The commission shall, in determining the time and place of the meeting, consider the convenience of the majority of the producers licensed by the State Department of Agriculture.

(b) At a meeting described in this subsection, any person has the right to be heard with respect to the proposed budget.

(6) At least 14 days prior to the date of a meeting described in subsection (5) of this section, the commission shall publish notice at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in this state. The notice must include the purpose, time and place of the meeting and state that a copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the place of business of the commission or other location.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) After a budget has been adopted, the commission shall submit to the Director of Agriculture a copy of the budget and an affidavit setting forth the pertinent facts relating to the preparation and adoption of the budget. The director shall examine the budget and affidavit within 30 days of their receipt.

(b) If the director determines that the estimated receipts and expenditures conform with the authority of the commission and other requirements, and the facts set forth in the affidavit indicate the budget was lawfully prepared and adopted, the director shall certify those determinations on the copy of the budget and make the budget final.

(c) If the director determines that the budget fails to meet requirements, the director shall immediately notify the commission of the failures. The commission shall promptly take all practicable measures to remedy the failures and resubmit a copy of the budget to the director.

(d) The director shall retain the certified copy of the final budget and make the budget available for public inspection during normal business hours of the State Department of Agriculture.

(8) The commission shall:

(a) Prepare an annual financial statement of commission revenues and expenses and make the statement available for public review;

(b) Provide a copy of the annual financial statement and other required reports to the department not later than 20 days after the end of the fiscal year; and

(c) Upon request of the Secretary of State, provide a copy of the statement to the secretary. [2021 c.216 §30]

Note: See note under 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

Source: Section 571.483 — Oregon Hemp Commission budget; meeting requirement; annual financial statement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.906 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.906
568.906 Plan implementation to involve local agencies
Status: in_force

It is the intention of the Legislative Assembly that plans developed under ORS 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) involve soil and water conservation districts as local management agencies to the fullest extent practical, consistent with the timely and effective implementation of these plans. [1993 c.263 §10]

Source: Section 568.906 — Plan implementation to involve local agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.220 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.220
571.220 Imported nursery stock to bear certificate of origin
Status: in_force

Nursery stock imported into Oregon must be accompanied by a certificate from the place of origin, signed by an authorized agent or representative of the agency supervising and responsible for carrying out the nursery stock laws of such originating state or country. The certificates shall contain additional information as may be required by the State Department of Agriculture to carry out and enforce the provisions of ORS 564.040 (Department list of additional protected wildflowers) , 564.991 (Penalties) , 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) to 571.230 (Disposition and use of moneys received) and 571.991 (Penalties for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) . [1963 c.461 §24]

Source: Section 571.220 — Imported nursery stock to bear certificate of origin; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.840 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.840
568.840 Election of advisory board
Status: in_force

(1) Within 30 days after a wind erosion district has been designated by the county court the court shall cause to be posted in three public places in such wind erosion district a written or printed notice notifying the farm operators thereof to assemble at some designated convenient place on the 10th day after the date of notice at 10 a.m. for the purpose of electing four directors who shall be known as the advisory board, to serve until their successors are duly elected or appointed. Two members of the initial board shall be elected to serve for one year and two shall be elected to serve for two years. Vacancies in the advisory board shall be filled by appointment by the board.

(2) As soon as 20 percent or more of the farm operators of the district have assembled pursuant to such notice they shall constitute a quorum to do business. Such meeting shall organize by the election of a chairperson and secretary of the meeting and then may proceed to elect four members of the advisory board. In either January or February in each year following the initial meeting, the chairperson of the advisory board shall call an annual meeting of the farm operators of the wind erosion district. At least five days before the meeting, notice of the meeting shall be given by posting in three public places in the wind erosion district a written or printed notice notifying the farm operators thereof to assemble at some designated convenient place at the appointed time for the annual meeting. At the meeting two members of the advisory board to serve for two years shall be elected. All members of the advisory board shall be farm operators of the district in which they are elected.

(3) Within 10 days after the initial or yearly election, the advisory board shall meet and elect a chairperson and secretary from their members who shall serve until the next election. All other meetings of the advisory board shall be held as the need arises, at the call of the chairperson. Three members constitute a quorum.

(4) The functions of the advisory board are:

(a) To recommend to the county court a person or persons for the position of wind erosion inspector.

(b) To consult and advise with the inspector as to the most feasible methods of effectuating wind erosion control in the district.

(c) To act as a board of appeal when disputes arise between the wind erosion inspector and the owner or occupant of land within the district, concerning action relating to the enforcement of ORS 568.810 (Purpose of ORS 568.810 to 568.890) to 568.890 (District may be dissolved) . [Amended by 1959 c.278 §1]

Source: Section 568.840 — Election of advisory board; meetings; members; functions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.210 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.210
567.210 Station management and control
Status: in_force

The station shall be under the management and control of Oregon State University as a branch station the university. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §186]

Source: Section 567.210 — Station management and control , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.993 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.993
561.993 Other penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of a provision of ORS 561.605 (Detention, seizure or embargo of agricultural products) to 561.630 (Removing or defacing seizure or embargo notice unlawful) is a Class D violation. [2009 c.98 §9(2)]

Note: 561.993 (Other penalties) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 561 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 561.993 — Other penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.190 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.190
571.190 Knowingly selling, advertising or displaying damaged, misrepresented or mislabeled nursery stock prohibited
Status: in_force

No person shall knowingly offer to sell, advertise or display nursery stock:

(1) That is dead, in a dying condition, seriously broken, desiccated, frozen or damaged by freezing, or materially damaged in any way.

(2) By any methods which have the capacity and tendency or effect of deceiving any purchaser or prospective purchaser as to the quantity, size, grade, kind, species, name, age, variety, maturity, condition, vigor, hardiness, number of times transplanted, growth ability, growth characteristics, rate of growth or time required before flowering or fruiting, price, origin or place where grown, or in any other material respect.

(3) That fails to meet the grade with which it is labeled.

(4) By making other false or fraudulent representations in connection with the sale of nursery stock. [1963 c.461 §20]

Source: Section 571.190 — Knowingly selling, advertising or displaying damaged, misrepresented or mislabeled nursery stock prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.110 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.110
561.110 Conferences between director and division chiefs
Status: in_force

In conference with the chiefs of the divisions there shall be full and free discussion of the agricultural policies of the State Department of Agriculture, the administrative problems of divisions, the coordination of the departmental activities and methods for increasing the efficiency and reducing the cost of operation of the department. On the basis of these conferences the Director of Agriculture may take such steps as in the judgment of the director will increase the economy and efficiency of the department. The director shall give especial attention to the full utilization of stenographic, office and laboratory forces, automobiles and other equipment. The director may require that deputies and other employees do work for more than one division of the department and shall take such measures as may be necessary to avoid duplication of costs of transportation and maintenance.

Source: Section 561.110 — Conferences between director and division chiefs; action by director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.620 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.620
568.620 Consultation with county or municipal representatives
Status: in_force

The directors shall invite the legislative body of any municipality or county located near the territory comprised within the district to designate a representative to advise and consult with the directors of the district on all questions of program and policy which may affect the property, water supply or other interest of such municipality or county.

Source: Section 568.620 — Consultation with county or municipal representatives , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.800 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.800
570.800 Invasive Species Council Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Invasive Species Council Account is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury. Except as provided under subsection (2) of this section, all moneys received by the Invasive Species Council shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the account. All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the council and may be used by the council for purposes authorized by law, including but not limited to providing grants or loans as described under ORS 570.755 (Definition of invasive species) .

(2) The Invasive Species Council may accept moneys through gifts, grants and donations from public and private sources. The council shall deposit the gifts, grants and donations with the State Treasurer for credit to a trust account separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the trust account shall be credited to the trust account. Except as otherwise provided by the donor, the council may use trust account moneys for any purpose described in ORS 570.755 (Definition of invasive species) . [Formerly 561.695]

Source: Section 570.800 — Invasive Species Council Account; trust account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.010 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.010
567.010 Disposition of moneys for greenhouse facilities
Status: in_force

A separate account in the General Fund is established for the purposes described in ORS 567.005 (Greenhouse facilities for seed potato testing) . Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to Oregon State University for the purposes described in ORS 567.005 (Greenhouse facilities for seed potato testing) . [Amended by 2005 c.755 §48; 2009 c.762 §87; 2015 c.767 §184]

Source: Section 567.010 — Disposition of moneys for greenhouse facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.620 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.620
561.620 Procedure when products disposed of
Status: in_force

(1) In the event that the owner or person in possession does not request a hearing on the propriety of the seizure, detention or embargo within the time limited for making such request, the State Department of Agriculture may summarily destroy or otherwise dispose of the subject matter of the action, or, if the owner or person in possession of such products does not within 30 days after the hearing either comply with the orders of the department as to reconditioning, relabeling or segregating or perfect an appeal to the circuit court, the department may summarily destroy or otherwise dispose of the subject matter of the action.

(2) If it appears to the department that there is a reasonable possibility that a product is capable of salvage and the owner or person in possession does not seek to regain custody within the time and in the manner provided in ORS 561.605 (Detention, seizure or embargo of agricultural products) to 561.620 (Procedure when products disposed of) , the department may dispose of the product so as to obtain such salvage. Any salvage so recovered shall, after paying the costs of sale or disposition and including storage, if any, be remitted to the true owner, if known, or if not known, then to the person in possession. A sale or disposition for salvage shall be upon such conditions as to labeling, reconditioning or segregation as the department deems necessary to comply with the law relating to such product. [Formerly part of 616.095]

Source: Section 561.620 — Procedure when products disposed of; salvage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.040 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.040
561.040 Organization
Status: in_force

Subject to policy direction by the State Board of Agriculture, the Director of Agriculture shall organize and reorganize the work of the State Department of Agriculture. [Amended by 1955 c.572 §9; 1959 c.639 §6; 1977 c.198 §2]

Source: Section 561.040 — Organization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.362 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.362
561.362 Activities of Oregon State University
Status: in_force

Oregon State University shall have full authority and responsibility:

(1) For resident instruction in all branches of agriculture.

(2) For research and experimentation in all branches and phases of agriculture as set forth in federal and state laws creating, maintaining and defining the work of the agricultural experiment stations.

(3) For educational and demonstrational work in all branches and phases of agriculture under authority of all federal and state laws creating, maintaining and defining the work of the Agricultural Extension Service.

(4) For collection and dissemination of statistical information bearing upon crop and market conditions and trends of agricultural production, including agricultural outlook reports and market news reports.

(5) To conduct educational work in the field of marketing, which includes information, advice and assistance relative to organizing and operating cooperative associations and marketing agencies, in accordance with the division of functions set forth in this chapter.

(6) For coordinating any activities of the agricultural extension service related to a watershed enhancement project approved by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board under ORS 541.932 (Watershed enhancement project assistance) with activities of other cooperating state and federal agencies participating in the project. [Formerly 561.080]

Source: Section 561.362 — Activities of Oregon State University , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.490 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.490
569.490 Department funds for grants
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 291.232 (Declaration of policy) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) , the State Department of Agriculture may distribute in the manner prescribed in subsection (3) of this section to each county court an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount of cost-share assistance grants actually provided by the county court to eligible persons pursuant to ORS 569.470 (Cost-share assistance grants for weed control) to 569.480 (Eligibility for grants) .

(2) Any funds available and received by any county court under this section shall be placed in the county’s weed control fund and shall be expended by the county court to carry out the purposes of ORS 569.370 (Weed inspectors) and 569.470 (Cost-share assistance grants for weed control) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) .

(3) Each county court receiving funds under this section shall report to the department, at such times as the department shall require:

(a) The total number of eligible owners who have received cost-share assistance grants under ORS 569.470 (Cost-share assistance grants for weed control) ; and

(b) Any other weed control information the department shall require to carry out the purposes of ORS 569.370 (Weed inspectors) and 569.470 (Cost-share assistance grants for weed control) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) . The department shall make any necessary adjustments in the amounts due each county court at such times as the department determines appropriate in order to avoid overpayment. [Formerly 570.595]

Source: Section 569.490 — Department funds for grants; reports by county , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.055 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.055
571.055 License required to grow or deal in nursery stock
Status: in_force

(1) No person, without first obtaining a license from the State Department of Agriculture, shall:

(a) Operate as a grower, dealer or agent.

(b) Advertise or display nursery stock for sale on any stand, market stall, store or other place of business.

(c) Advertise nursery stock for sale by the use of signboards, placards, public communications media, newspapers, business letterhead stationery or other circulating medium.

(d) Transport, move, store or warehouse nursery stock grown or held for sale. However, this paragraph does not apply to common carriers.

(2) No person shall:

(a) Falsely represent that the person is a licensed grower, dealer or agent.

(b) Willfully make a false statement when making an application for a license. [1963 c.461 §§5,9]

Source: Section 571.055 — License required to grow or deal in nursery stock; false representations or statements regarding licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.063 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.063
571.063 Temporary nursery sale license
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of a fee established by the State Department of Agriculture, the department may issue a temporary nursery sale license for the holding of a nursery stock sale conducted by, or for the benefit of, a duly registered nonprofit organization, where such sale does not exceed seven consecutive days.

(2) Application for a temporary nursery sale license shall be made on a form furnished by the department, and shall be accompanied by the license fee. A separate application and license fee is required for each sale.

(3) The department may prescribe the conditions of such temporary nursery sales license, which conditions shall be stated in the license. Any such license may be revoked or suspended by the department for violation of any of the conditions stated therein. ORS 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) to 571.230 (Disposition and use of moneys received) and 571.991 (Penalties for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) shall not be applicable to such temporary nursery sales except as provided in this section.

(4) The department shall establish the fee described in subsection (1) of this section by rule. The department shall establish the fee at a level sufficient to cover the costs to the department associated with issuing the temporary nursery sale license, but not more than $50. [1971 c.756 §8; 2009 c.98 §25]

Source: Section 571.063 — Temporary nursery sale license; application; fee; rules; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.870 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.870
568.870 County court may authorize inspector to control erosion
Status: in_force

(1) If the owner or occupant of the land fails or refuses to control wind erosion in accordance with ORS 568.810 (Purpose of ORS 568.810 to 568.890) to 568.890 (District may be dissolved) , the wind erosion inspector shall at once notify the county court, and the county court shall authorize the wind erosion inspector or such assistants as the inspector may employ to go upon the land and control the wind erosion, using the most effective and practical methods which will operate with the least injury to the land or the crops thereon.

(2) Verbal authorization by telephone from one or more members of the county court is sufficient authority for commencing wind erosion control work when actual wind erosion is occurring and when an official four-hour notice, as provided in ORS 568.860 (Inspector may enter lands in district) has been served on the owner or occupant of the land.

(3) Upon completion of the work the wind erosion inspector shall file with the county clerk an itemized statement of the expenses necessarily incurred in the control of the wind erosion, including the inspector’s own wage, if any, verified by the oath of the inspector. When the statement is filed, the county clerk shall cause the same to be entered upon a lien docket prepared for that purpose.

(4) If such charges and expenses are not paid to the county clerk and the lien discharged by the owner or occupant of the lands within 90 days from the date the lien is docketed, the county clerk shall certify the same to the tax collector of the county, who shall extend the amount thereof upon the current tax roll, and when so extended the same shall constitute a valid lien against the premises and shall be collected by the tax collector in the same manner as taxes are collected.

(5) If within 10 days from the date of filing and docketing the lien no objections have been filed thereto, the county court shall pay the amount thereof out of the general fund of the county to the claimants.

Source: Section 568.870 — County court may authorize inspector to control erosion; expenses of control , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.240 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.240
567.240 County court may sell property of station upon discontinuance
Status: in_force

In the event the station is discontinued, the property acquired under ORS 567.230 (County court may acquire site for station) and 567.235 (County court may acquire buildings and other improvements) , including land and improvements thereon as well as the improvements placed upon leased land, may be sold by the county court in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as the county court at a regular term thereof may determine. The proceeds arising from such sale shall be returned to the general fund of the county.

Source: Section 567.240 — County court may sell property of station upon discontinuance; disposition of proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.550 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.550
571.550 Suspension, revocation or refusal of license
Status: in_force

As provided in ORS chapter 183, the State Department of Agriculture may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew the license of any person when it is satisfied that:

(1) The applicant or licensee has been guilty of fraud, deception or misrepresentation in the handling or sale of Christmas tree stock.

(2) The licensee was guilty of fraud, deception or misrepresentation in the procurement of a license.

(3) The licensee has violated any provision of ORS 571.505 (Definitions for ORS 571.510 to 571.580) to 571.580 (Disposition and use of moneys received) . [1985 c.197 §10]

Source: Section 571.550 — Suspension, revocation or refusal of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.407 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.407
561.407 Division responsible for obtaining available financing for plans
Status: repealed

After completing an extended stream bank erosion plan under ORS 561.403 (Extended stream bank erosion plans) , the Natural Resources Division, on behalf of the parties that developed the plan, shall be responsible for obtaining all available federal funding and other assistance necessary to implement the extended stream bank erosion plan. [1985 c.667 §3]

Note: Sections 67 and 68, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 67. (1) The State Department of Agriculture shall provide grants to improve the health and safety conditions of existing agriculture workforce housing, as defined in ORS 315.163 (Definitions for ORS 315.163 to 315.169) , for agricultural workers and their families.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall design an application and establish criteria by which grants awarded under this section are allocated and prioritized.

(b) Before a date on which rules that relate to housing for agricultural labor are first adopted or amended by the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services and that is after the effective date of this 2023 Act [March 29, 2023], the State Department of Agriculture shall prioritize awarding grants for housing that will comply with changes to rules that are under consideration of the agricultural labor housing rulemaking advisory committee of the division.

(c) Within 30 days of the adoption of rules described under paragraph (b) of this subsection, the State Department of Agriculture shall update the grant application and criteria to allow the use of grant money to comply with the new or updated rules of the division.

(3) To be eligible for a grant under this section, the housing:

(a) Must comply with all occupational safety or health laws, rules, regulations and standards;

(b) Must be operated by a person who holds a valid indorsement as a farmworker camp operator under ORS 658.730 (Farm labor contractor indorsement to operate farmworker camp) , if an indorsement is required;

(c) Must be registered as a farmworker camp with the Department of Consumer and Business Services under ORS 658.750 (Camp operator registration) , if the housing is farm employment-related housing, on or before 90 days following the latter of:

(A) The first day of the first tax year after the grant was received; or

(B) The date the housing is first occupied;

(d) May not be housing that is required to be provided as part of a labor contract made under a temporary employment visa program; and

(e) Must comply with any adopted rules, as described in subsection (2)(b) of this section.

(4) The Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall assist the State Department of Agriculture in establishing the application and criteria under subsection (2)(b) and (c) of this section and shall assist the department or a contractor under subsection (5) of this section in determining eligibility for a grant under subsection (3) of this section.

(5) The State Department of Agriculture may enter into a contract with a third party to award or administer grants under this section. [2023 c.13 §67]

Sec. 68. Section 67 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2026. [2023 c.13 §68]

Source: Section 561.407 — Division responsible for obtaining available financing for plans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.995 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.995
570.995 Civil penalties for quarantine or control area order violations
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any applicable fine under ORS 570.990 or other penalty, a person is subject to imposition by the State Department of Agriculture of a civil penalty, not to exceed $10,000, if the person:

(a) Violates a quarantine order issued under ORS 570.115 (Quarantine establishment) ;

(b) Violates ORS 570.410 (Violation of order prohibited) ; or

(c) Fails to timely pay a fee required under ORS 570.710 (Fee for timber products health program) .

(2) Each violation of a quarantine order issued under ORS 570.115 (Quarantine establishment) , violation of ORS 570.410 (Violation of order prohibited) or failure to timely pay a fee required under ORS 570.710 (Fee for timber products health program) is a separate offense subject to a separate civil penalty.

(3) The department shall develop one or more schedules setting the amounts of civil penalties that may be imposed for particular types of violations.

(4) The imposition of a civil penalty under this section is subject to ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(5) The State Treasurer shall deposit all moneys from penalties recovered under this section into the Department of Agriculture Account.

(6) Moneys from civil penalties recovered under this section for violation of a quarantine order issued under ORS 570.115 (Quarantine establishment) are continuously appropriated to the department for the administration and enforcement of quarantine laws under ORS 570.110 (Inspections and visitations by director and deputies) to 570.190 (Notices) .

(7) Moneys from civil penalties recovered under this section for a violation of ORS 570.410 (Violation of order prohibited) are continuously appropriated to the department for the administration and enforcement of control area programs.

(8) Moneys from civil penalties recovered under this section for failure to timely pay a fee under ORS 570.710 (Fee for timber products health program) are continuously appropriated to the department for the administration of the timber products health program described under ORS 570.705 (Legislative findings) and 570.710 (Fee for timber products health program) . [1999 c.390 §4; 2009 c.98 §24]

Source: Section 570.995 — Civil penalties for quarantine or control area order violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.475 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.475
569.475 Cost-share assistance grants for weed control
Status: in_force

(1) The county courts of the several counties of this state hereby are required to provide cost-share assistance grants to persons owning or occupying land within such counties who conduct a weed control project in accordance with the provisions of ORS 569.370 (Weed inspectors) and 569.470 (Cost-share assistance grants for weed control) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) . Expenditures by any county court or commission for cost-share assistance grants shall be made from the county’s weed control fund pursuant to ORS 569.420 (County tax for weed control fund) .

(2) In any fiscal year, the amount of cost-share assistance to any person eligible for such assistance under ORS 569.470 (Cost-share assistance grants for weed control) and 569.480 (Eligibility for grants) shall be an amount equal to, but not exceeding, 50 percent of the actual cost of the eligible person’s weed control project. [Formerly 570.585]

Source: Section 569.475 — Cost-share assistance grants for weed control; source of expenditures; limit on grants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.180 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.180
569.180 Noxious weeds as public nuisance
Status: in_force

In recognition of the imminent and continuous threat to natural resources, watershed health, livestock, wildlife, land and agricultural products of this state, and in recognition of the widespread infestations and potential infestations of noxious weeds throughout this state, noxious weeds are declared to be a public nuisance and shall be detected, controlled and, where feasible, eradicated on all lands in this state. It is declared to be the policy of this state that priority shall be given first to the prevention of new infestations of noxious weeds and then to the control and, where feasible, eradication of noxious weeds in infested areas. [Formerly 452.615]

Source: Section 569.180 — Noxious weeds as public nuisance; policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.492 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.492
571.492 Unforeseen expenditure
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 571.489 (Limitation on amount, purpose of expenditure) (2), expenditures of moneys for a fiscal year unforeseen at the time the Oregon Hemp Commission budget is prepared may be made or incurred by order of the commission. When an unforeseen expenditure of moneys occurs in a fiscal year, the commissioners must approve a motion for an order of a fund transfer. The motion must include:

(a) The amount and purpose of the expenditure and why the expenditure was unforeseen;

(b) A request for the certification by the Director of Agriculture of the order;

(c) The specific major category of the budget to which the specific funds are to be allocated; and

(d) The specific major category of the budget from which the funds are to be transferred.

(2) At least one copy of the order for the fund transfer must be filed in the office of the commission and made available for public inspection during normal business hours of the commission.

(3) The commission shall send the request for certification of the order for the fund transfer to the director. The director shall:

(a) Examine the request, the commission’s most recent financial statement, the minutes of the meeting at which the commissioners approved the motion to request the order and the budget to which the order relates.

(b) Certify the order if the director determines that the form of the order is in accordance with the law, that the facts set forth in the order and the budget to which the order relates indicate that the order is in accordance with the law and that the proposed unforeseen expenditure is appropriate to accomplish the goals and needs of the commission.

(c) Immediately notify the commission if the director determines that the order is defective because:

(A) Of a failure to comply with ORS 571.483 (Oregon Hemp Commission budget) ;

(B) The final budget or the preparation or adoption of the final budget is defective; or

(C) The estimated expenditures do not conform with statutory requirements.

(4) If the director finds that the order is defective, the commission shall promptly take all practicable steps to remedy the defects.

(5) After certifying an order under this section, the director shall retain the certified copy of the order and make the copy available for public inspection during normal business hours of the State Department of Agriculture. [2021 c.216 §33]

Note: See note under 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

Source: Section 571.492 — Unforeseen expenditure; fund transfer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.700 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.700
561.700 New Crops Development Board
Status: in_force

(1) The New Crops Development Board is created within the State Department of Agriculture. The board shall consist of nine voting members appointed by the Director of Agriculture. In addition to the voting members, the Director of the Oregon State University Experiment Station or the designee of the director and the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality or the designee of the director shall be nonvoting ex officio members of the board.

(2) The term of each voting member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Director of Agriculture. Before the expiration of the term of a voting member, the director shall appoint a successor. A voting member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the director shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(3) Each voting member of the board shall be a citizen of this state and actively engaged in some segment of the agricultural crop industry. As far as practicable, the Director of Agriculture shall make appointments so that the various geographic areas of the state and segments of the agricultural crop industry are represented on the board.

(4) To the extent that moneys received pursuant to ORS 561.720 (Duties) are available therefor in the Department of Agriculture Service Fund, a member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1983 c.501 §2]

Source: Section 561.700 — New Crops Development Board; membership; terms; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.406 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.406
571.406 Temporary members of Oregon Hemp Commission
Status: in_force

(1) In the same manner as that provided in ORS 576.206 (Appointment of temporary members) , the Director of Agriculture shall appoint seven temporary members to the Oregon Hemp Commission. In appointing the temporary members, the director shall consider any recommendations by commodity commissions, producers and producer associations. All temporary members of the commission must be citizens of the United States and residents of this state.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A majority of the temporary members must be producers.

(b) A producer member appointed under subsection (1) of this section must have produced hemp under a license or registration issued by the State Department of Agriculture for at least three years prior to the member’s appointment.

(c) At least one member must be a processor. A processor member appointed under this subsection must have processed hemp under a license or registration issued by the department for at least three years prior to the member’s appointment.

(d) At least one member must be a member of the public who is not associated with the production or processing of hemp.

(3) The temporary members shall adopt rules for the commission in accordance with ORS chapter 183, including but not limited to rules:

(a) Establishing the number and geographic representation of the commissioners;

(b) Providing for recommending the removal of commissioners;

(c) Setting a stipend and per diem for the commissioners; and

(d) Relating to the assessment rate and procedures described in ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

(4) The terms of temporary members expire on the date of the first meeting of the commissioners appointed under subsection (6) of this section, but not later than one year after September 25, 2021.

(5) A qualified temporary member is eligible for appointment to a term on the commission under subsection (6) of this section.

(6) Except as provided in subsection (11) of this section, the director shall appoint the commissioners to the commission in accordance with rules adopted under subsection (3) of this section. In appointing the commissioners, the director shall consider any recommendations by commodity commissions, producers and producer associations. The commissioners appointed under this subsection may be the same as the temporary members appointed under subsection (1) of this section. All commissioners must be citizens of the United States and residents of this state.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) All commissioners other than processors and the members of the public must be producers.

(b) A majority of the commissioners must be producers that have produced hemp under a license or registration issued by the department for at least three years prior to appointment to the commission.

(c) At least one commissioner must be a processor that has processed hemp under a license or registration issued by the department for at least three years prior to the commissioner’s appointment.

(d) At least one commissioner must be a member of the public who is not associated with the production or processing of hemp.

(8) The term of a commissioner appointed under subsection (6) of this section is four years unless a shorter term is established by the commission by rule to provide for staggered terms. A commissioner is eligible for reappointment unless otherwise provided by the commission by rule. Before the expiration of a commissioner’s term, the director shall appoint a successor to assume office upon expiration of the term. If there is a vacancy on the commission for any reason, including a reason specified in ORS 571.410 (Required declaration of vacancy of producer, processor office) or 571.414 (Authority to remove member of Oregon Hemp Commission) , the director shall appoint a person to the unexpired term.

(9) The commission shall select one member to serve as chairperson, another member to serve as vice chairperson and another member to serve as secretary-treasurer with the duties and powers that the commission deems appropriate to those offices.

(10) A temporary member of the commission and a commissioner are entitled to compensation and expenses in the manner and amounts provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Claims for compensation earned and expenses incurred in performing the functions of the commission shall be paid out of funds available to the commission.

(11) The commission may amend the rules adopted by the temporary members under subsection (3) of this section. [2021 c.216 §4]

Note: See note under 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

Source: Section 571.406 — Temporary members of Oregon Hemp Commission; terms; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.360 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.360
567.360 Crop rotation experiments and demonstrations in Umatilla County
Status: in_force

The director of the Oregon experiment stations may conduct in Umatilla County crop rotation experimental and demonstration work for the purpose of establishing a profitable cropping system that will reduce the summer fallow acreage, decrease the present size of the farm unit necessary to make a living and stabilize land values.

Source: Section 567.360 — Crop rotation experiments and demonstrations in Umatilla County , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.235 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.235
567.235 County court may acquire buildings and other improvements
Status: in_force

The county court of the county in which the station is located is authorized and directed to place upon the land acquired as provided in ORS 567.230 (County court may acquire site for station) such buildings and other improvements, including a well, as may be required by Oregon State University. The expenses incurred thereby shall be paid in the manner provided by ORS 567.230 (County court may acquire site for station) for payment of the purchase price or rent of the land. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §189]

Source: Section 567.235 — County court may acquire buildings and other improvements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.560 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.560
568.560 Number of directors
Status: in_force

(1) The local governing body of the soil and water conservation district shall consist of a board of either five or seven directors elected or appointed as provided by law. To ensure proper representation of all the people in the district and to facilitate district functions, the State Department of Agriculture shall provide for the zoning of each district, and shall provide each time directors are elected or appointed for the proper and equitable representation for each zone.

(2) Two director positions shall be at-large positions. At-large directors must reside within the district and be registered voters.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) All zone directors must be registered voters and reside within the zones they represent in the district.

(b) In addition to the requirements described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, zone directors in a district that does not include any county with a population of 250,000 or more must:

(A) Own or manage 10 or more acres of land in the zones they represent in the district and be involved in the active management of the land; or

(B) Indicate an interest in natural resource conservation as demonstrated by serving at least one year as a director or associate director of a district and having a conservation plan that is approved by the district.

(4) Candidates nominated for director from a specific zone shall be voted on by all electors within the district.

(5) The directors shall designate a chairperson, secretary and other officers as necessary and may, from time to time, change such designation.

(6) The term of office of each director shall be four years, except that:

(a) Of the directors first appointed under ORS 568.400 (Appointment of first directors of district) , two shall serve until January first following the first general election following their appointment, and three shall serve until January first following the second general election following their appointment, as determined by the department, and thereafter, their successors shall be elected as provided by law for other elected directors.

(b) Of the directors first elected as provided in ORS 568.545 (Procedure for selection of directors of consolidated districts) (1), three shall serve until January first following the first general election and four shall serve until January first following the second general election after the date of their election, as determined by them by lot at the meeting referred to in ORS 568.545 (Procedure for selection of directors of consolidated districts) (1).

(c) Of the directors first elected as provided in ORS 568.565 (Procedures for changing number of directors) (1), three shall serve until January first following the first general election and two shall serve until January first following the second general election after the date of their election, as determined by them by lot at the meeting referred to in ORS 568.565 (Procedures for changing number of directors) (1).

(d) Of the zone directors elected as provided under ORS 568.565 (Procedures for changing number of directors) (2), three shall serve until January first following the first general election and two shall serve until January first following the second general election after the date of their election, as determined by lot at the meeting referred to in ORS 568.565 (Procedures for changing number of directors) (2).

(7) A director shall hold office until a successor has been elected or appointed, has qualified and has taken the oath of office or until the office becomes vacant under subsection (8) of this section. Any vacancy occurring in the office of director shall be filled as provided by subsection (9) of this section.

(8) A director position becomes vacant under the following circumstances:

(a) The department, upon the written recommendation of a majority of the members of the local governing body of a district, may declare vacant the position of a director who is absent from three consecutive meetings of the local governing body of the district. A position becomes vacant under this paragraph upon the issuance of the declaration by the department.

(b) No nominee for the position qualifies under ORS 568.530 (Ballots) to have the name of the nominee furnished to the county clerk for placement on the general district election ballot and no person qualifies under ORS 568.530 (Ballots) to have write-in votes counted. A position becomes vacant under this paragraph on January 1.

(c) The department determines that a candidate receiving the most votes at an election does not qualify under this section to hold the position. A position becomes vacant under this paragraph on January 1 next following the election at which the unqualified candidate was elected unless an appointee to the position has been selected under subsection (9) of this section.

(d) A director serving in a position no longer qualifies under this section to hold the position. A position becomes vacant under this paragraph upon the department’s declaration that the person no longer qualifies for the position.

(e) A director resigns from a position. A position becomes vacant under this paragraph upon the department’s receiving notice of the resignation.

(f) A candidate who received the most votes at an election, or an appointee, refuses to take the oath of office as a director.

(9) A director position that becomes vacant before the scheduled expiration of a term shall be filled by appointment by a majority of the remaining directors. However, if a majority of the director positions are vacant or if the remaining directors cannot agree on an appointee, the department shall make an appointment to fill the position.

(10) An appointment under subsection (9) of this section shall end on January 1 next following the first general district election held after the appointment. If the appointment ends under this subsection before the January 1 that would normally complete the four-year term of office for the position, the position shall be placed on the ballot at the next general election as provided under ORS 568.530 (Ballots) to fill the position for the remainder of the four-year term. [Amended by 1955 c.142 §17; 1957 c.603 §5; 1961 c.641 §2; 1965 c.75 §1; 1969 c.393 §2; 1969 c.669 §§16, 19; 1973 c.656 §14; 1981 c.92 §32; 1993 c.166 §2; 2007 c.690 §5; 2009 c.220 §28; 2023 c.580 §1]

Source: Section 568.560 — Number of directors; director qualifications; officers; election; terms; vacancies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.105 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.105
570.105 Definitions for ORS 570.110 to 570.190
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 570.110 (Inspections and visitations by director and deputies) to 570.190 (Notices) , unless the context requires otherwise, “nursery stock” includes all trees, shrubs, vines, plants, cuttings, grafts, scions, buds, fruit pits, nuts and other seeds of fruit, forest and ornamental trees and shrubs, both deciduous and evergreen, grown for sale or propagation or planting or collected in the wild, and all flowering bulbs, corms, roots, rooted herbaceous plants, or cuttings used or to be used for ornamental purposes, or cut greenery either cultivated or collected in the wild, used for ornamental purposes, but does not include cut flowers, or such cut greenery as ferns, and foliage grown under glass or other artificial covering.

Source: Section 570.105 — Definitions for ORS 570.110 to 570.190 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.005 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.005
561.005 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Board” means the State Board of Agriculture.

(2) “Department” means the State Department of Agriculture.

(3) “Director” means the Director of Agriculture. [1959 c.639 §2]

ORGANIZATION; GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS

Source: Section 561.005 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.412 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.412
571.412 Required declaration of vacancy of public member office
Status: in_force

The Director of Agriculture shall immediately declare the office of a member of the Oregon Hemp Commission who is a member of the public vacant if the director finds that the member has become a producer or processor. [2021 c.216 §6a]

Note: See note under 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

Source: Section 571.412 — Required declaration of vacancy of public member office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 566.310 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 566 / Section 566.310
566.310 Definition for ORS 566.310 to 566.360
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 566.310 (Definition for ORS 566.310 to 566.360) to 566.360, “secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States. [Formerly 414.040 and then 414.810; 1995 c.152 §1; 2003 c.253 §25]

Source: Section 566.310 — Definition for ORS 566.310 to 566.360 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors566.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).