ORS § 565.265 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.265
565.265 Abolishment of county fair board
Status: in_force

(1) As provided in this section and ORS 565.268 (Agreements for fair association to exercise powers of county fair board) and 565.271 (Initiation of proceedings for replacement of county fair board by fair district) , a county court may abolish the county fair board appointed under ORS 565.210 (County fairs) .

(2) A county court may initiate proceedings to abolish the county fair board by issuing an order creating a county fair advisory committee with six members who shall all be residents of the county. Upon issuance of the order under this subsection, the county court shall appoint three members to the advisory committee and the county fair board shall appoint three members. The advisory committee shall consider the relevant issues and make recommendations concerning the abolition of the county fair board and, if abolition is recommended, the future operation of the county fair by either a fair association or a fair district. If a majority of the advisory committee agrees that abolishing the county fair board is in the best interests of the residents of the county, the advisory committee shall recommend abolition of the county fair board. If the advisory committee recommends abolition of the county fair board, the county court and the county fair board may meet to consult and negotiate concerning the future operation of the county fair and fairgrounds. If the county court and the county fair board agree that it is in the best interests of the residents of the county to have a fair association or fair district replace the county fair board, the county court may adopt a resolution that expresses the intention of the county court to abolish the county fair board, sets forth the reasons for the intended action, states that either a fair association or a fair district will replace the county fair board and declares that the abolition of the county fair board is in the best interests of the residents of the county.

(3) A resolution adopted by a county court under subsection (2) of this section must be accompanied by a resolution adopted by the county fair board that acknowledges the proposed action of the county court and declares that abolition of the county fair board is in the best interests of the residents of the county. The resolution adopted by a county fair board under this subsection must be adopted at a regular public meeting of the county fair board and filed with the county court.

(4) After adoption of the resolutions described in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the county court shall conduct a public hearing concerning the abolition of the county fair board at which testimony of interested persons and other evidence shall be received.

(5) Notice of the public hearing required by subsection (4) of this section shall be published twice in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the county. The first notice shall be published between the 90th day and the 60th day before the hearing. The second notice shall be published between the 30th day and the 20th day before the hearing.

(6) After the public hearing required by subsection (4) of this section, the county court shall consider the testimony given and the other evidence received at the hearing. If the county court determines that abolishing the county fair board is in the best interests of the residents of the county, the county court shall issue an order abolishing the county fair board and authorizing either the creation of a fair district or an agreement with a fair association for the purpose of managing and operating the county fair. The abolition of the county fair board shall be effective on the date specified in the order. [1999 c.681 §3; 2003 c.101 §1]

Source: Section 565.265 — Abolishment of county fair board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.470 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.470
565.470 State fair director
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fair Council may employ a state fair director to oversee the day-to-day carrying out of fairground business operations and the operation of fairground properties and facilities, including but not limited to the annual conducting of the Oregon State Fair, the use of fairground properties and facilities for an exposition center, the issuance of payments for construction, repair, remodeling, maintenance, insurance and other needs of fairground properties and facilities as directed by the council, the solicitation for financial support for the Oregon State Fair and fairground properties and facilities and the promotion of the Oregon State Fair and related Oregon tourism and other industries.

(2) The state fair director may employ such subordinate council employees as the director deems reasonable for the carrying out of fairground business operations and the operation of fairground properties and facilities, including but not limited to the conducting of the Oregon State Fair and the operation of fairground properties and facilities as an exposition center.

(3) The council shall determine and approve policies and procedures to further the mission and purposes of the council and shall provide oversight and guidance to the state fair director and employees of the council.

(4) The members of the council, the state fair director and the employees of the council are not state employees and are not eligible for participation in state employee health benefit plans, state employee deferred compensation plans or the Public Employees Retirement System. The council shall determine the compensation and benefit package for the state fair director and other employees of the council. For purposes of any laws applicable to the council as a public corporation, including but not limited to ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) , the members of the council, the state fair director and the employees of the council are officers and employees of a public body.

(5) The council and a state agency may enter into agreements for the state agency to provide support services to the council. Except as provided in this subsection, if a state agency provides support services to the council, the state agency must provide the support services at the rate that the state agency would charge to other state agencies for the services. The State Parks and Recreation Department may provide support services to the council at any rate mutually agreed to by the department and the council.

(6) The council may retain private legal counsel or, notwithstanding ORS 180.060 (Powers and duties of Attorney General) , may contract for representation by the Attorney General. If the council contracts for representation by the Attorney General, the Attorney General shall charge the council for services at the rate charged state agencies for similar services. [2013 c.492 §5]

Source: Section 565.470 — State fair director; status of council, director and employees; services used by council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.515 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.515
569.515 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) Noxious weeds present a serious threat that adversely affects industries vital to the Oregon economy, including but not limited to the agriculture, forestry, fishing and tourism industries;

(2) Failure to control the spread of noxious weeds in Oregon will reduce the productivity of Oregon industries and adversely affect marketing by those industries, resulting in a loss of business and the loss of existing jobs;

(3) The use of aggressive measures to control the spread of noxious weeds will improve the actual and perceived quality of Oregon products and further the promotion and expansion of markets for those products; and

(4) The control of noxious weeds through county weed control district programs will benefit Oregon’s economy by preventing the loss of existing jobs, by promoting and expanding Oregon business and by preventing the decline of Oregon business. [2011 c.392 §1]

Source: Section 569.515 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.372 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.372
561.372 State Board of Agriculture created
Status: in_force

(1) In order that there may be the closest correspondence between State Department of Agriculture policies and programs, the public interests and the resolution of practical agricultural problems of the state, there is created the State Board of Agriculture.

(2) The Director of Agriculture, the Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences of Oregon State University and the chairperson of the Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall serve as ex officio members of the board. The director and the dean shall be nonvoting members. The director shall act as secretary of the board. The dean may appoint a person to represent the dean on the board.

(3) The Governor shall appoint nine members to the board. The members appointed to the board must be residents of Oregon. Not more than five of the members appointed to the board may belong to the same political party. Party affiliation shall be determined by the appropriate entry on official election registration cards.

(4) The term of each member appointed to the board is four years. A member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. Before a member’s term expires, the Governor shall appoint a successor. If a vacancy occurs, the Governor shall appoint a person to complete the remainder of the unexpired term.

(5) A person who serves two consecutive terms on the board is not eligible for appointment to another term on the board until at least one year after the expiration of the second consecutive term.

(6) The Governor shall appoint two board members who are not actively involved in the production of agricultural commodities to be representatives of the public interests. The Governor shall appoint seven board members who are actively engaged in the production of agricultural commodities. The Governor shall seek to ensure that the appointed board members who produce agricultural commodities reflect the diverse nature of agricultural commodity production within the state. [Formerly 561.130; 2009 c.290 §1]

Source: Section 561.372 — State Board of Agriculture created; member qualifications; terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.431 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.431
568.431 Petitions for inclusion of territory
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided under ORS 568.445 (Petitions for inclusion of territory wholly within another district) , one or more landowners may petition the State Department of Agriculture to include the land of the petitioning landowners in an existing soil and water conservation district. The department shall prescribe the form for the petition. The petition must include, but need not be limited to, a legal description of the property, landowner information and the reasons for the proposed inclusion.

(2) The department shall approve the petition if the department, in consultation with the district board of directors, determines that:

(a) It is or would be feasible for the land described in the petition to receive services from the district; and

(b) The work of the district would benefit the soil, water or natural resource conditions of the land described in the petition.

(3) The department shall deny the petition if the department, in consultation with the district board, determines that:

(a) It is not and would not be feasible for the land described in the petition to receive services from the district; or

(b) The work of the district would not benefit the soil, water or natural resource conditions of the land described in the petition.

(4) If the department approves the petition, the department shall redefine the boundaries of the district and make any adjustments to the district zones necessary to comply with ORS 568.560 (Number of directors) .

(5) Land that becomes included in a district that has ad valorem tax authority is subject to taxes levied for the district after the inclusion date. The district board shall provide the notice of boundary change to the Department of Revenue and the county assessor under ORS 568.435 (Boundary change notice for taxation purposes) .

(6) If a petitioner disagrees with the decision of the department, the petitioner may initiate a referendum on the decision by submitting additional petitions signed by 10 percent or more of the electors residing in the existing district. The referendum election shall be governed by ORS chapter 255. Only electors residing in the existing district are eligible to cast ballots in the referendum election.

(7) If a majority of the ballots cast at the referendum election are in favor of inclusion, the department shall approve the petition, redefine the boundaries of the district and make any adjustments to the district zones necessary to comply with ORS 568.560 (Number of directors) . [2009 c.220 §14]

Source: Section 568.431 — Petitions for inclusion of territory; conditions; referendum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.921 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.921
568.921 Fees from landowners
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the State Board of Agriculture, may establish and collect fees from landowners subject to a water quality management plan adopted under ORS 568.909 (Boundaries for land subject to water quality plans) . The fees shall not exceed the total cost of developing and carrying out the plan and shall not exceed $200 annually per landowner. Fees established by the department under this section are subject to the requirements of ORS 291.055 (State agency fee approval) . Any fees received by the department pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Department of Agriculture Service Fund. Such moneys are continuously appropriated to the department for the purpose of implementing ORS 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) . [1993 c.263 §9; 2001 c.442 §6; 2001 c.594 §5]

Source: Section 568.921 — Fees from landowners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 564.020 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.020
564.020 Wildflower protection
Status: in_force

(1) It is the duty of all citizens of this state to protect the wildflowers of this state referred to in this section from needless destruction and waste.

(2) It shall be unlawful for any person in this state to willfully or negligently cut, dig up, trim, pick, remove, mutilate or in any manner injure or mar any plant, flower, shrub, bush, fruit or other vegetation growing upon the right of way of any public highway within this state, or upon public lands, or upon the land of another, within 500 feet of the center of any public highway, without the written permit of the owner, signed by the owner or the authorized agent of the owner.

(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to export from this state, or to sell or offer for sale or transport bulbs, corms, rhizomes, roots or plants of native wildflowers or shrubs of the state of any of the following genera:

(a) Lilium (including all wild lilies).

(b) Calochortus (mariposa tulip or butterfly lily).

(c) Fritillaria (mission bells or snake lily).

(d) Erythronium (adder’s tongue, dog-tooth violet or avalanche lily).

(e) Cypripedium (lady’s slipper).

(f) Calypso (purple lady’s slipper).

(g) Lewisia (bitter root).

(h) Douglasia or native Rhododendron or azalea.

(4) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or transport or offer for sale the bulbs, corms, rhizomes, roots or parts of any of the plants or shrubs mentioned in subsections (2) and (3) of this section which have been dug, pulled up or gathered upon any highway, or within 500 feet thereof, or public lands in this state, or upon the land of any other person without written permission from the owner of such land.

(5) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to apply to any employee of the federal government or of the State of Oregon or of any political subdivision of the state engaged in work upon any state, county or public road or highway while performing such work under the supervision of the federal government, the state or any political subdivision thereof.

(6) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to apply to the owner of any tract or tracts of land, or to agents or employees of the owner, as to such tract or tracts, or to any shrub, plant or other vegetation which is declared by law to be a public nuisance.

(7) Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the digging, pulling, gathering or sending out of this state, in such quantity and at such times the State Department of Agriculture may approve, any commercially propagated plants or shrubs mentioned in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, provided the permission of the department for so doing is first obtained.

Source: Section 564.020 — Wildflower protection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors564.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.505 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.505
571.505 Definitions for ORS 571.510 to 571.580
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 571.510 (Policy) to 571.580 (Disposition and use of moneys received) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Acre of Christmas trees” means an acre of land upon which Christmas trees are growing at the time of application for the license required by ORS 571.525 (License required to operate as grower) .

(2) “Christmas tree” means a cut evergreen tree:

(a) Of a marketable species;

(b) Managed to produce trees meeting U.S. No. 2 or better standards for Christmas trees as specified by the Agricultural Marketing Service of the United States Department of Agriculture; and

(c) Evidencing periodic maintenance practices of shearing or culturing, or both, for all Christmas tree species; weed and bush control and one or more of the following practices: Basal pruning, fertilization, insect and disease control, stump culture, soil cultivation and irrigation.

(3) “Dealer” means a person who purchases Christmas trees for resale.

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

(5) “Grower” means any person who grows Christmas trees for sale.

(6) “Natural timber stand” means any site where Christmas trees are growing with a spacing greater than 9.5 feet by 9 feet.

(7) “Sell” or “sale” means to offer or hold for the purpose of sale, or to solicit orders for sale or to deliver, distribute, exchange, furnish or supply. [1985 c.197 §1; 1989 c.561 §1]

Source: Section 571.505 — Definitions for ORS 571.510 to 571.580 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.205 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.205
567.205 Dry lands experiment station established
Status: in_force

(1) In order to investigate and demonstrate the conditions under which useful plants may be grown on dry, arid or nonirrigated lands of this state and to determine the kinds of plants best adapted for growth on these lands, there is established in the manner provided for in ORS 567.205 (Dry lands experiment station established) to 567.240 (County court may sell property of station upon discontinuance) , an experiment station in this state for such purpose.

(2) The experiment station shall be located on such part of dry, arid or nonirrigated lands of this state as shall be selected by Oregon State University acting in cooperation with a representative of the United States Department of Agriculture. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §185]

Source: Section 567.205 — Dry lands experiment station established; location , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.230 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.230
567.230 County court may acquire site for station
Status: in_force

The county court of the county in which the experimental station may be located may acquire by purchase or lease sufficient suitable land to be selected by Oregon State University, acting in cooperation with a representative of the United States Department of Agriculture. In case the land is acquired by purchase, the purchase price shall be paid from the general funds of the county upon the order of the county court by a warrant, in the manner in which other claims against the county are paid. In case the site for the station is acquired by lease, the lease shall be made in favor of the State of Oregon for such term of years and upon such conditions as shall be required by Oregon State University, and the rent shall be paid out of the county treasury of the county in which the station is located by warrant drawn upon the county treasury by an order of the county court. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §188]

Source: Section 567.230 — County court may acquire site for station , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.535 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.535
571.535 Renewal of license
Status: in_force

(1) The fees for the renewal of the annual licenses required by ORS 571.505 (Definitions for ORS 571.510 to 571.580) to 571.580 (Disposition and use of moneys received) shall be paid with the application for license renewal and before July 1 of each year or before such date as may be specified by rule of the State Department of Agriculture.

(2) Failure to pay the fees when due forfeits the right to operate as a grower.

(3) Any person who has been previously licensed to grow Christmas tree stock and whose right to grow has been forfeited shall not be issued a renewal license except upon written application to the department accompanied by a sum of money equal to the regular license fee. [1985 c.197 §7; 2007 c.768 §14]

Source: Section 571.535 — Renewal of license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.315 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.315
565.315 Handling and disbursing of moneys in connection with county fairs
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the disbursement of county fair moneys from the county treasury, in order to pay promptly prize moneys, premiums, wages, necessary costs of repairs and other claims requiring prompt payment in connection with any county fair, the county fair board, at any time, may draw warrants for such amounts as it deems necessary to make such payments, payable to the county fair board, upon funds in the county treasury available for the purpose of making such payments. Such warrants shall be drawn by the board and signed by the president and secretary thereof.

(2) The board shall place any moneys drawn from the county treasury under subsection (1) of this section in an insured institution as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , and may withdraw such moneys for the purpose of making the payments referred to in subsection (1) of this section by checks signed by the president and secretary of the board. All moneys in such checking account not expended during the year such moneys were drawn from the county treasury and placed therein shall be available for use by the board in subsequent years for the purpose of making the payments referred to in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The board shall keep and make available to the county clerk and county treasurer a complete list of all warrants drawn and deposited in the checking account and all checks drawn against such checking account under this section.

(4) The board shall, once each year, file with the county clerk a complete financial statement showing all funds received and disbursed. There may be included in the report such suggestions and recommendations as in its opinion would make for the improvement and advancement of agricultural and related industries of the fair. [1955 c.665 §1; 1981 c.134 §3; 1983 c.327 §8; 1997 c.631 §498]

Source: Section 565.315 — Handling and disbursing of moneys in connection with county fairs; financial statement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.700 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.700
570.700 Definitions for ORS 570.700 to 570.710
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 570.700 (Definitions for ORS 570.700 to 570.710) to 570.710 (Fee for timber products health program) :

(1) “Bone dry ton” means 2,000 pounds of wood chips dried to zero percent moisture.

(2) “Imported” means from any source outside North America and includes those states in Mexico not adjacent to the United States.

(3) “Timber products” means any wood product, including, but not limited to, finished lumber, rough cut lumber, cants, logs, wood chips, sawdust and wood waste.

(4) “Untreated” means not previously treated so as to completely eliminate external and internal insect pests and plant pathogens. [1995 c.450 §2]

Source: Section 570.700 — Definitions for ORS 570.700 to 570.710 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.210 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.210
570.210 Control of plant pests not subject to quarantine
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture may adopt rules requiring the use of measures to control the spread of a specific plant pest that is not the subject of a quarantine if:

(1) Failure to control the plant pest will have an identifiable effect on plants, with a resulting unacceptable level of economic impact in the state; and

(2) The measures required by the department are of a type proven effective to achieve the control levels determined by the department for the plant pest. [2009 c.98 §5]

Source: Section 570.210 — Control of plant pests not subject to quarantine; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.447 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.447
571.447 Levy and collection of assessment
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Commodity” means hemp.

(b) “Industry average unit price” means the average unit price for the raw commodity within the industry and includes prices that are calculated using a one-year, two-year or three-year average and data from the most recent complete year or years preceding the year of determination.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Hemp Commission may assess, levy and collect an assessment in an amount determined by rule, on all units of the commodity grown or produced in this state and sold or transferred in commercial channels. The commission may not apply an assessment to a transaction that occurred prior to the effective date of the rule in which the commission adopted the assessment.

(b) The commission may assess, levy and collect a differential assessment in an amount determined by the commission by rule, based on the intended use, type or variety and value of the commodity.

(c) Casual sales made by a producer directly to a consumer are exempt from the assessment described in this subsection.

(d) The commission may by rule define and regulate processing and casual sales of the commodity and the methods of assessment under this section.

(3) The amount of the assessment provided for in subsection (2) of this section is limited as follows:

(a) If the commission assesses on a unit basis, the maximum assessment may not exceed 1.5 percent of the industry average unit price. The commission may determine the industry average unit price by considering data and estimates of the United States Department of Agriculture, Oregon State University or other reliable sources.

(b) If the commission assesses on a percentage of the dollar value basis, the maximum assessment may not exceed 1.5 percent of the dollar value that a producer receives for the raw commodity. If the dollar value is not otherwise determinable, the commission may establish the dollar value based on the industry average unit price for that year for the raw commodity.

(4) The commission shall assess, levy and collect an assessment under subsection (2) of this section from the producer at the time and in the manner provided by the commission by rule. The commission is the owner of a collected assessment. A person who collects an assessment holds the assessment in trust for the benefit of the commission and the state, and shall remit the assessment as required by the commission under ORS 571.453 (Assessment collection requirements) .

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (4) of this section, the commission may assess, levy and collect an assessment from a producer as determined by the commission by rule. Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, the assessment may not exceed the limits described in subsection (3) of this section.

(6) Notwithstanding subsection (5) of this section, the commission may assess, levy and collect an assessment in excess of the limits described in subsection (3) of this section pursuant to a federal marketing order or agreement.

(7) A person who believes that the amount of an assessment is incorrect may apply to the commission for a refund not later than 60 days after the date on which the person paid the assessment. [2021 c.216 §18]

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

Source: Section 571.447 — Levy and collection of assessment; exemption; limitation; application for refund; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.650 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.650
571.650 Definitions for ORS 571.650 to 571.660
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 571.650 (Definitions for ORS 571.650 to 571.660) to 571.660 (Rules) :

(1) “Cultivated ginseng” means ginseng that is growing or has been grown in tilled beds under the shade of artificial structures or under natural shade, and that is cultivated by a person.

(2) “Dealer” means a person who buys cultivated ginseng for the purpose of resale, but does not include a person who buys root of cultivated ginseng for the purpose of retail sale to consumers in the United States.

(3) “Ginseng” means any part of the plant known as American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.), including plants, whole roots, essentially intact roots and root chunks and slices, but excluding root hairs, extracts, derivatives, leaves, stems, flowers and seeds.

(4) “Grower” means any person who grows and sells cultivated ginseng. [Formerly 571.350]

Note: 571.650 (Definitions for ORS 571.650 to 571.660) to 571.665 (Revocation, suspension or denial of or refusal to renew license) 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 571.650 — Definitions for ORS 571.650 to 571.660 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.095 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.095
571.095 Form of license
Status: in_force

All licenses issued under 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:

(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. A duplicate copy of the license shall be issued by the department for each sales location of the licensee. [1963 c.461 §10; 1971 c.756 §3]

Source: Section 571.095 — Form of license; display required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.510 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.510
568.510 Proceedings for dissolution limited
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture may not entertain petitions for dissolution of any soil and water conservation district or conduct a referendum or make findings regarding a petition for dissolution of a district in accordance with ORS 568.481 (Methods for initiating dissolution of district) more often than once each year after the first five-year period following formation of the district. [Amended by 1981 c.92 §25; 2009 c.220 §22]

Source: Section 568.510 — Proceedings for dissolution limited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.333 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.333
571.333 Industrial hemp crop concentration standards
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture may enter into an agreement with the Oregon Health Authority for the purpose of developing standards for investigating and testing an industrial hemp crop to determine the average tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of the crop.

(2) In accordance with standards developed under subsection (1) of this section, a laboratory described in ORS 571.330 (Laboratory testing) may test an industrial hemp crop for the purpose of determining the average tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of the crop. The laboratory must provide the test results to the department in a form and manner prescribed by the department. [2016 c.71 §9a; 2018 c.116 §12]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.333 — Industrial hemp crop concentration standards; test results , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.912 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.912
568.912 Management plan rules
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture in consultation with the State Board of Agriculture may adopt rules necessary to implement a water quality management plan initiated under ORS 568.909 (Boundaries for land subject to water quality plans) . The rules adopted under this subsection shall constitute the only enforceable aspects of a water quality management plan.

(2) Pursuant to rules adopted under subsection (1) of this section, the department may require any landowner whose land is located within an area subject to a water quality management plan to perform those actions on the landowner’s land necessary to prevent and control water pollution from agricultural activities and soil erosion. Such actions may include:

(a) Construction or maintenance of any works or facilities;

(b) Agricultural and cropping practices; or

(c) Any other measure or avoidance necessary for the prevention or control of water pollution of the waters of the state.

(3) No specific practice may be prohibited under this section unless the department has a scientific basis for concluding that the practice is a factor in causing water quality standards to be exceeded.

(4) A landowner subject to the rules adopted to implement a plan may appeal specific actions required of that landowner by the department to carry out a plan. The department shall establish by rule a procedure and criteria for the appeal process. [1993 c.263 §5; 2001 c.442 §1; 2001 c.594 §2]

Source: Section 568.912 — Management plan rules; required actions under rules; prohibiting specific practices; landowner appeals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.575 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.575
565.575 Oregon State Fair location
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Fair shall be conducted on the state property, located in the City of Salem, historically devoted to Oregon State Fair purposes. The fairground properties and facilities described in this section must be dedicated for the conducting of the Oregon State Fair and for the operation of the properties and facilities by the State Fair Council as an exposition center.

(2) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may obtain or receive, by donation, exchange or purchase, properties and improvements adjacent to the fairground properties and facilities that the department, after consultation with the council, considers beneficial for the conducting of the Oregon State Fair and the use of the properties and facilities and, subject to the terms of any agreement described in ORS 565.495 (Ownership and control of properties and facilities) , may conduct or approve the construction, repair or remodeling of improvements, properties and facilities as the department considers necessary or expedient for the conducting of the Oregon State Fair, the operation of fairground properties and facilities as an exposition center or other council activities. [2013 c.492 §13; 2017 c.485 §4]

Source: Section 565.575 — Oregon State Fair location; use of fairground buildings and facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.225 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.225
568.225 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) In recognition of the ever-increasing demands on the renewable natural resources of the state and of the need to conserve, protect and develop such resources, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the Legislative Assembly to provide for the conservation of the renewable natural resources of the state and thereby to conserve and develop natural resources, control and prevent soil erosion, control floods, conserve and develop water resources and water quality, prevent impairment of dams and reservoirs, assist in maintaining the navigability of rivers and harbors, preserve wildlife, conserve natural beauty, promote recreational development, promote collaborative conservation efforts to protect and enhance healthy watershed functions, assist in the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency resources, protect the tax base, protect public lands and protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the people of this state.

(2) It is further the policy of the Legislative Assembly to authorize soil and water conservation districts established 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) to participate in effectuating the policy set forth in subsection (1) of this section and for such purposes to cooperate with landowners, land occupiers, natural resource organizations, natural resource users, local governments as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) and with agencies of the government of this state and of the United States in projects, programs and activities calculated to accelerate such policies. In effectuating the policy set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the soil and water conservation districts also shall strive to achieve the goal set forth in ORS 468B.155 (State goal to prevent ground water contamination) . [1971 c.147 §2; 1989 c.833 §63; 2003 c.802 §145; 2009 c.220 §2]

Source: Section 568.225 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.015 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.015
567.015 Cost of operation paid by growers
Status: in_force

The cost of operation of the greenhouse facilities described in ORS 567.005 (Greenhouse facilities for seed potato testing) for testing seed potatoes of individual growers shall be paid by the growers in such proportionate amounts as shall be agreed upon as being equitable and just considering the service rendered. The amount paid shall be deposited in the account established in ORS 567.010 (Disposition of moneys for greenhouse facilities) and used to pay the cost of operation of such facilities. [Amended by 2005 c.755 §49]

Source: Section 567.015 — Cost of operation paid by growers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.355 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.355
570.355 Packing or delivery for shipment of infected fruit is misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Each person who packs or prepares for shipment to any point within this state, or who delivers or causes to be delivered to any express agent or railroad agent or other person or to any transportation company or corporation for shipment to any point outside of this state, any fresh, cured or dried fruit infected with insects or other plant pests injurious to trees, shrubs, plants, fruits or vegetables is guilty of a misdemeanor. This section does not prevent the grower of infected fruit grown within this state from manufacturing the fruit into a by-product or selling and shipping the fruit to a by-product factory. [Amended by 2015 c.203 §17]

Source: Section 570.355 — Packing or delivery for shipment of infected fruit is misdemeanor; manufacture into by-product permitted , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.170 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.170
561.170 Prohibited financial interests of officers or employees
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for the Director of Agriculture or any deputy or other employee of the State Department of Agriculture to be interested directly or indirectly as owner, agent or solicitor in the manufacture, purchase or sale of any article, commodity or product over which the director, deputy or employee may have supervision in an official capacity. It shall not be a violation of this section for the director, any deputy or other employee to own, lease or operate a ranch or farm. [Amended by 1959 c.229 §12; 1967 c.208 §9]

Source: Section 561.170 — Prohibited financial interests of officers or employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.390 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.390
569.390 Owner or occupant to eradicate weeds
Status: in_force

Each person, firm or corporation owning or occupying land within the district shall destroy or prevent the seeding on such land of any noxious weed within the meaning of ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) in accordance with the declaration of the county court and by the use of the best means at hand and within a time declared reasonable and set by the court, except that no weed declared noxious shall be permitted to produce seed. [Formerly 570.535; 2011 c.597 §233]

Source: Section 569.390 — Owner or occupant to eradicate weeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 564.994 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.994
564.994 Penalty for violation of ORS 564.120
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 564.120 (Transactions in threatened or endangered species) is a Class A misdemeanor. [1987 c.686 §13]

Source: Section 564.994 — Penalty for violation of ORS 564.120 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors564.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.320 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.320
570.320 Horticultural inspectors to prevent introduction of diseased matter into state
Status: in_force

It is the special duty of all officers, employees and deputies to whom the duty to act as horticultural inspectors is assigned, to inspect nursery stock, trees, shrubs, plants, fruits, bulbs and vegetables and other articles mentioned in ORS 570.320 (Horticultural inspectors to prevent introduction of diseased matter into state) to 570.330 (Containers and wrappers to be labeled) , coming from points within the state, and to enforce the provisions of ORS 570.320 (Horticultural inspectors to prevent introduction of diseased matter into state) to 570.330 (Containers and wrappers to be labeled) and all other horticultural laws of the state relating thereto. Any such officer, employee or deputy of the State Department of Agriculture also shall have all the duties, powers and rights of a county horticultural inspector and are granted jurisdiction to act throughout the state.

Source: Section 570.320 — Horticultural inspectors to prevent introduction of diseased matter into state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.160 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.160
571.160 General prohibition
Status: in_force

No person, individually or acting for another person, such as an official or employee acting for a corporation, shall violate 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 §27]

Source: Section 571.160 — General prohibition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.515 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.515
565.515 Businesses that may be licensed
Status: in_force

The state fair director may authorize the conducting of any lawful business at fairground properties and facilities. A business operating on fairground properties or facilities under authorization from the state fair director is not required to obtain a local business license for the operation. However, nothing in this section shall interfere with the laws of this state requiring a license for the operation of a restaurant or requiring a license to be obtained from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission for the sale or distribution of alcoholic liquors. [Formerly 565.130; 2021 c.351 §285]

Note: 565.515 (Businesses that may be licensed) was made a part of ORS chapter 565 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 565.515 — Businesses that may be licensed; when other license may be required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.145 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.145
571.145 Inspection of licensed and unlicensed nurseries
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall inspect each licensed nursery at least once and as often thereafter as the department considers necessary to determine and control pest, disease and noxious weed conditions.

(2) The department may make additional inspections as necessary for the issuance of phytosanitary and other certificates. Such additional inspections are in addition to normal inspections as provided by subsection (1) of this section. The department may charge for such inspections requested by nurseries in order to issue state or federal phytosanitary certificates and any other certificate that requires inspection prior to issuance of such certificates. Such charge shall not be less than $10 per requested certificate or greater than $50 per such certificate. However, for license years after June 30, 1995, the department may establish the certificate fee without regard to the limitations provided in this subsection after consulting with the State Nursery Research and Regulatory Committee and after holding public hearings in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(3) The department may establish a schedule of fees for nursery stock inspections and special services which may be performed by the department for persons who are not required to obtain a license pursuant to 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) . The fees shall be established in such amounts as are reasonably necessary to recover all costs incurred by the department in the performance of such inspections and special services. Payment for such inspections and special services shall be made to the department at the time the inspections or special services are performed. [1963 c.461 §17; 1977 c.638 §5; 1985 c.659 §4; 1993 c.683 §6; 2009 c.98 §26]

Source: Section 571.145 — Inspection of licensed and unlicensed nurseries; additional inspections and special services; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.500 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.500
568.500 Order of dissolution
Status: in_force

Upon issuance of an order of dissolution by the State Department of Agriculture, all ordinances and regulations adopted and in force within the former soil and water conservation district shall be of no further force and effect. [Amended by 1981 c.92 §24; 2009 c.220 §21]

Source: Section 568.500 — Order of dissolution; effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.278 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.278
571.278 Industrial Hemp Fund
Status: in_force

There is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, the Industrial Hemp Fund. Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund. The fund shall consist of all moneys credited to or deposited in the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Department of Agriculture for the purposes of implementing, administering and enforcing ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) . [2018 c.116 §30]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.278 — Industrial Hemp Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.903 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.903
568.903 “Landowner” defined
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the definition given in ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) , as used in ORS 568.909 (Boundaries for land subject to water quality plans) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) “landowner” includes any landowner, land occupier or operator. [1993 c.263 §4]

Source: Section 568.903 — “Landowner” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.025 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.025
571.025 State Nursery Research and Regulatory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) In order that there may be the closest contact between the State Department of Agriculture and the problems of the nursery industry, there hereby is created a State Nursery Research and Regulatory Committee which shall consist of seven members appointed by the Director of Agriculture. The director, as far as practicable, shall make appointments so that all segments of the nursery industry are represented on the committee.

(2) The term of each member shall be for three years, beginning on July 1 of the year of appointment. Vacancies in office shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. At the first meeting after July 1 in each year, the committee shall elect a chairperson.

(3) The functions of the committee shall be to advise and counsel with the department in the administration 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) and review the nursery inspection program.

(4) The committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson or the director. A majority of the members present at any meeting shall constitute a quorum, and a majority vote of the quorum at any meeting shall constitute an official act of the committee. [1963 c.461 §3; 1967 c.208 §3; 1979 c.309 §1; 1993 c.683 §1]

Source: Section 571.025 — State Nursery Research and Regulatory Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.918 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.918
568.918 Notice to landowner of failure to perform requirements
Status: in_force

Upon finding that a landowner in an area subject to a water quality management plan has failed to perform actions required by the rules adopted under ORS 568.912 (Management plan rules) , the State Department of Agriculture shall notify the landowner and direct the landowner to perform the work or take any other actions necessary to bring the condition of the subject lands into compliance with the rules within a reasonable period of time. In all cases, the legal owner of the property shall also be notified, prior to the assessment of any civil penalty. [1993 c.263 §7; 2001 c.594 §4]

Source: Section 568.918 — Notice to landowner of failure to perform requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.590 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.590
561.590 Violation of quarantine prohibited
Status: in_force

From and after the time that any quarantine order of the Director of Agriculture becomes effective it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate, either in whole or in part, any of the provisions of such order, or of any rule or regulation promulgated in connection therewith.

Source: Section 561.590 — Violation of quarantine prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.115 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.115
570.115 Quarantine establishment
Status: in_force

(1) If upon report of any officer, employee or deputy of the State Department of Agriculture, the Director of Agriculture is of the opinion that any locality, district, orchard or place is infested with fruit pests or infected with disease injurious to trees, plants or fruits, and liable to spread to other orchards or localities to their damage or injury so as to be a public danger, the director shall, by an order entered in the records of the department, declare such place to be under quarantine. The director shall give notice thereof by posting a notice in writing in a conspicuous place upon the premises, specifying with convenient certainty what place or premises are under quarantine regulations and by delivering a copy of such notice to the owner or person in charge of the premises, if the owner or person in charge may be found thereon. Such place thereafter shall be subject to quarantine regulations of the department.

(2) As soon as, in the opinion of the director the danger from such quarantine locality has ceased, the director may revoke the quarantine.

Source: Section 570.115 — Quarantine establishment; revocation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.330 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.330
570.330 Containers and wrappers to be labeled
Status: in_force

Each carload, case, box, package, crate, bundle, or bale of trees, shrubs, plants, vines, cuttings, grafts, scions, buds, fruit pits, fruit or vegetables imported or brought into this state shall have plainly and legibly marked thereon in a conspicuous manner and place, the name and address of the person, firm or corporation shipping the same and the name and address of the consignee; also the name of the country, state or territory where the contents were grown and must show that it contains nursery stock, seedlings or seeds.

Source: Section 570.330 — Containers and wrappers to be labeled , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.015 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.015
571.015 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that the propagation and raising of nursery stock is an agricultural pursuit that should be regulated and assisted by the State Department of Agriculture. A nursery service shall be maintained within the department for the purpose of carrying out and enforcing 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) .

(2) The department may:

(a) Inspect the nursery stock of growers, dealers and other persons and places of business provided for under 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) .

(b) Establish certification standards, issue certificates and permits and check the license and licensing of persons affected by 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) . In establishing certification standards under this paragraph, the department shall give consideration to any certification standards adopted by the federal government, another state or a national association for nurseries.

(c) Establish an expedited permitting process for persons affected by 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) that participate in a department certification program and meet department certification standards.

(d) Investigate violations 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) .

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

(f) Carry out any other duties or responsibilities that are of service to the nursery industry or that may be necessary for the protection of the nursery industry. [1953 c.461 §4; 1983 c.730 §4; 2015 c.533 §1]

Source: Section 571.015 — Policy; department to maintain nursery service; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.435 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.435
570.435 Expenses to be paid by county
Status: in_force

If no objection has been filed, as authorized in ORS 570.430 (Procedure for collection of expenses incurred by inspector) , within 10 days from the date of filing and docketing the lien, the county court or board of county commissioners shall pay out of the general funds of the county to the persons to whom the expenses are owing the amount thereof.

Source: Section 570.435 — Expenses to be paid by county , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.291 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.291
571.291 Crop location
Status: in_force

A grower shall provide the State Department of Agriculture, in a time, form and manner prescribed by the department, with an accurate description and global positioning system coordinates of the property on which the grower’s crop is or will be located. [Formerly 571.321]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.291 — Crop location , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.580 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.580
561.580 Cooperation with United States and other states with respect to quarantines
Status: in_force

(1) In order to prevent unnecessary and conflicting regulations on commerce, the State Department of Agriculture shall cooperate with the United States and other states in establishing a uniform system of quarantine and laws and rules and regulations governing quarantines, both as to animals, fowls, plants, insects and other plant pests and seeds, subject to quarantine, manner of enforcing quarantine and manner of treating infested animals, fowls, plants, seeds and articles containing insects or other plant pests. As used in this section, “plant pests” has the meaning given that term in ORS 570.001 (Definitions) .

(2) The Director of Agriculture shall suggest to the Governor, from time to time, any changes in the laws of this state or any additional laws that will tend to unify the quarantine laws of the United States, this state and other states of the United States.

(3) Whenever the director deems it to be of advantage toward carrying out the purpose of this section, the director may forward to the United States Department of Agriculture copies of proposed rules and regulations to govern quarantines in this state and request suggestions from the United States Department of Agriculture tending toward uniform provisions governing quarantines throughout the several states. [Amended by 2015 c.203 §2]

Source: Section 561.580 — Cooperation with United States and other states with respect to quarantines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.220 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.220
567.220 Annual report
Status: in_force

Oregon State University shall cause to be prepared and published full and complete annual reports of the work undertaken and accomplished by the station, and an edition of such number of copies as the university shall determine shall be published annually and distributed free of charge. The cost of such publication and distribution shall be deemed a part of the general expense of the station. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §187]

Source: Section 567.220 — Annual report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.670 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.670
571.670 Disposition of fee moneys
Status: in_force

The State Treasurer shall deposit all moneys received by the State Department of Agriculture under ORS 571.655 (License required) and 571.660 (Rules) into the Department of Agriculture Service Fund. The moneys are continuously appropriated to the department for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 571.655 (License required) and 571.660 (Rules) . [Formerly 571.370]

Note: 571.670 (Disposition of fee moneys) 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 571.670 — Disposition of fee moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.803 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.803
568.803 General obligation bonds
Status: in_force

(1) When authorized by a majority of electors voting at an election called for that purpose by the directors of a soil and water conservation district, the directors may issue general obligation bonds of the district, not exceeding in value the amount stated in the notice of election and for the purpose named in the notice as provided in ORS chapter 287A.

(2) The aggregate amount of general obligation bonds issued and outstanding at any one time may not exceed two and one-half percent of the real market value of all taxable property of the district, computed in accordance with ORS 308.207 (Computation of real market value for taxing or bonding limitations) .

(3) General obligation bonds must recite that they are issued 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) .

(4) A soil and water conservation district:

(a) Shall issue general obligation bonds authorized under this section as provided in ORS chapter 287A; and

(b) May issue refunding bonds as provided in ORS chapter 287A.

(5) Taxes that are levied by a soil and water conservation district to pay principal, interest and premium, if any, on general obligation bonds issued pursuant to this section are separate from and in addition to taxes levied pursuant to ORS 568.806 (Ad valorem tax) . [2005 c.282 §3; 2007 c.783 §222]

Source: Section 568.803 — General obligation bonds; refunding bonds; special taxes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.445 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.445
568.445 Petitions for inclusion of territory wholly within another district
Status: in_force

(1) Proceedings for inclusion within a district territory adjacent thereto and located wholly within another district may be initiated by:

(a) A petition for inclusion filed with the directors of the district within which the territory is proposed to be included, signed by 25 or two-thirds, whichever is the lesser, of the landowners of the adjacent territory; or

(b) Resolutions for inclusion adopted by the board of directors of each district to be affected by the inclusion and filed with the State Department of Agriculture.

(2) The department shall prescribe the form for such petitions. The directors of the district within which the territory is proposed to be included shall approve or disapprove such a petition. If they approve the petition, the directors shall forward it to the department.

(3) Upon receipt of a petition forwarded as provided in subsection (2) of this section or a resolution as provided in subsection (1)(b) of this section, the department shall investigate the proposed inclusion of territory, taking into consideration:

(a) The reasons for the proposed inclusion.

(b) The reaction of the landowners of the district within which the territory in question is located to the proposed inclusion.

(c) The effect of the inclusion on the district within which the territory in question is located and the district within which the territory is proposed to be included.

(d) Any other matters deemed pertinent by the department.

(4) After the investigation the department shall approve or disapprove the petition. If the department approves the petition, the inclusion of the territory within the one district and the withdrawal thereof from the other district shall be effective, and the department shall present to the Secretary of State a statement of such approval and a map of each district affected showing the new boundaries thereof. The Secretary of State, upon receipt of the statement and maps, shall make the necessary changes in the appropriate records in the office of the secretary. [1955 c.142 §3; 1973 c.656 §6; 1981 c.92 §20]

Source: Section 568.445 — Petitions for inclusion of territory wholly within another district; approval or disapproval by directors and department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.322 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.322
571.322 Planting of industrial hemp crop, commitment of violation as grounds for refusal to issue license
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, if a person plants an industrial hemp crop or commits a violation of ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) prior to applying for a grower license under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) , the State Department of Agriculture shall refuse to issue a license to the person.

(b) If the crop described in paragraph (a) of this subsection is removed and the department determines that the violation is resolved, the person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection may apply for a license under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) .

(2) If a person plants an industrial hemp crop or commits a violation of ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) prior to being issued a grower license under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) , the department shall:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Prioritize the person’s industrial hemp crop for inspection under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) (7), if the person planted the industrial hemp crop as described in this subsection; and

(B) Require the person to enter into a corrective action plan with the department; or

(b) Refuse to issue a license to the person if the department determines that a corrective action plan is insufficient to address the violation.

(3) If the person described in subsection (2) of this section does not enter into a corrective action plan pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, the department may not issue a license to the person under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) .

(4) The department may adopt rules to carry out this section, including rules to establish the corrective action plan described in subsection (2) of this section. [2021 c.542 §18c; 2021 c.542 §18g]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.322 — Planting of industrial hemp crop, commitment of violation as grounds for refusal to issue license; corrective action plan; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.801 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.801
568.801 Stream control and management projects
Status: in_force

(1) Any district that desires to implement a stream bank erosion control or stream corridor management project shall make application therefor to the State Department of Agriculture. The application shall be in such form and shall contain such information as the department may prescribe.

(2) By utilizing existing inventories and reports, the department shall designate projects to be implemented on critically eroding stream systems of this state.

(3) The department shall utilize the resources and cooperation of other state and federal agencies to the greatest extent practicable in implementing stream bank erosion control and stream corridor management projects.

(4) In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the department, by rule, shall adopt procedures to carry out the provisions of subsections (1) to (3) of this section. [1981 c.202 §§2,3; 1983 c.740 §220]

Source: Section 568.801 — Stream control and management projects; application; designation and implementation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.710 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.710
561.710 Officers
Status: in_force

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

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

(3) The board shall meet at such times and places as may be specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the voting members of the board. [1983 c.501 §3]

Source: Section 561.710 — Officers; quorum; meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.376 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.376
561.376 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(a) Agriculture is an important component of the state economy; and

(b) The sustainability of natural resources in the state greatly affects the well-being of the residents of the state.

(2) The State Board of Agriculture shall advise the State Department of Agriculture regarding the implementation, administration and enforcement of department programs and the development of department policies designed to positively affect the agricultural industry in this state, including but not limited to programs and policies to:

(a) Address the continuing changes and adjustments in agricultural industries.

(b) Foster the natural resources of the state to provide ample opportunities for productive and beneficial agricultural enterprise.

(c) Guide the department in ensuring the viability of the agricultural industry in this state. [2005 c.24 §1]

Note: 561.376 (Legislative findings) and 561.378 (State Board of Agriculture report) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 561.376 — Legislative findings; State Board of Agriculture duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.290 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.290
571.290 Industrial hemp propagation
Status: in_force

A grower licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) may use any propagation method, including planting seeds or starts or the use of clones or cuttings, to produce industrial hemp. [Formerly 571.288]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.290 — Industrial hemp propagation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.429 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.429
571.429 Oregon Hemp Commission authority, duties relating to moneys
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Hemp Commission shall:

(a) Adopt a budget, obtain budget approval and submit financial statements in the same manner as a commodity commission acting under ORS 576.416 (Preparation of commission budget) .

(b) Receive, deposit, invest, expend and budget moneys in the same manner as a commodity commission acting under ORS 571.471 (Financial activity of Oregon Hemp Commission) , 571.486 (Requirement to comply with ORS 571.483 in order to make, incur expenditure) , 571.489 (Limitation on amount, purpose of expenditure) and 571.492 (Unforeseen expenditure) .

(2) The commission may accept grants, donations or contributions from any source and for expenditures for any purpose consistent with the powers conferred on the commission. [2021 c.216 §12]

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

Source: Section 571.429 — Oregon Hemp Commission authority, duties relating to moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.157 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.157
561.157 Agriculture Natural Climate Solutions Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Agriculture Natural Climate Solutions Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Agriculture Natural Climate Solutions Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to State Department of Agriculture to:

(a) Carry out the provisions of ORS 468A.189 (Allocations from Natural and Working Lands Fund) (3); and

(b) For the administrative expenses of the department in implementing ORS 468A.189 (Allocations from Natural and Working Lands Fund) , except that no more than 10 percent of moneys may be used for administrative expenses.

(2) The Agriculture Natural Climate Solutions Fund consists of moneys transferred to the fund under ORS 468A.187 (Natural and Working Lands Fund) . [2023 c.442 §64]

Note: 561.157 (Agriculture Natural Climate Solutions Fund) 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 561.157 — Agriculture Natural Climate Solutions Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.190 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.190
569.190 Authority of Oregon State University
Status: in_force

Oregon State University, acting by itself or in cooperation with the State Department of Agriculture, may:

(1) Collect, publish, disseminate and furnish information, statistics and advice concerning the research, experimentation, control and eradication of noxious weeds and the land management and cultural practices recommended for such control and eradication.

(2) Rear, propagate and release biological control agents approved by the United States Department of Agriculture, including insects or disease organisms, and construct, purchase, maintain and operate facilities and equipment for such purpose. [Formerly 452.625]

Source: Section 569.190 — Authority of Oregon State University , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.510 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.510
567.510 Station management and control
Status: in_force

The station shall be under the management and control of Oregon State University as a branch station of the university. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §199]

Source: Section 567.510 — Station management and control , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.310 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.310
570.310 Cooperation with interested groups and agencies
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Agriculture, and the chief of the division of plant industry, may cooperate with any group of citizens, municipalities and counties in the state, Oregon State University, the extension service, the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, and such agencies as the director designates to carry out the provisions of this section and ORS 570.305 (Department officials to prevent introduction of plant pests) .

(2) The director, acting by and through the chief of the division of plant industry, may in the discretion of the director, provide funds, labor, materials and supplies for the purposes of this section and ORS 570.305 (Department officials to prevent introduction of plant pests) .

Source: Section 570.310 — Cooperation with interested groups and agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 566.340 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 566 / Section 566.340
566.340 Administration of trust assets
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the funds and proceeds of the trust assets that are not authorized to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States under the provisions of ORS 566.330 (Authority to enter into agreements with Secretary of Agriculture to administer trust assets) shall be received by the Department of State Lands and by it deposited in the State Treasury in an account, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Housing and Community Services Department and may be expended or obligated by the Housing and Community Services Department for the purposes of ORS 566.330 (Authority to enter into agreements with Secretary of Agriculture to administer trust assets) or for agriculture workforce housing permissible under the charter of the now dissolved Oregon Rural Rehabilitation Corporation. [Formerly 414.070 and then 414.840; 1989 c.966 §63; 1995 c.152 §3; 2003 c.253 §26; 2005 c.755 §47; 2013 c.750 §30]

Source: Section 566.340 — Administration of trust assets , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors566.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.560 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.560
561.560 Emergency quarantine
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Agriculture shall issue a written order declaring a quarantine if the director determines that:

(a) A disease or an infestation has a significantly adverse effect on plants, animals, fowls or bees;

(b) The disease or infestation is not widely prevalent or distributed within this state;

(c) The disease or infestation exists in another state, territory or country or in any locality within this state; and

(d) Following the procedure for declaring a quarantine by rule under ORS 561.510 (Quarantines) would create a serious danger of the disease or infestation spreading within the state during the time required by the procedure.

(2) The written order declaring the quarantine shall prohibit the movement into or within the state of any plants, animals, fowls, bees or articles that are likely to spread the disease or infestation. The director may amend the order as the director considers necessary. The director shall sign the written order and any amendments to the order.

(3) The director shall file all quarantine orders and amendments to the orders with the Secretary of State. The director shall give notice of the quarantine orders and amendments to the orders by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the quarantine area and by one or more additional methods that reasonably ensure that affected persons and other members of the public have knowledge of the quarantine order or amendment. A quarantine order or amendment to an order is effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. A person may not carry, move or transport any plants, animals, fowls, bees or articles specified in a quarantine order or amendment from the quarantined area into or through any part of the state, except as provided in the order or amendment. The State Department of Agriculture shall keep a record of the methods used to provide notice under this subsection for each quarantine order or amendment to an order.

(4) A quarantine created by a written order issued under this section may not remain in effect more than 180 days after the first publication of notice under subsection (3) of this section. However, a quarantine for a longer period may be declared under ORS 561.510 (Quarantines) , to take effect at or before the expiration of the 180-day period.

(5) The Governor by filing an order with the Secretary of State may terminate a quarantine ordered by the director under this section. If the Governor terminates a quarantine under this subsection, the director must obtain the approval of the Governor before issuing any additional quarantine order or amendments under this section for the same disease or infestation. [Amended by 1969 c.150 §1; 1971 c.734 §85; 2009 c.98 §19; 2015 c.203 §1]

Source: Section 561.560 — Emergency quarantine; publication of notice; powers of Governor; duration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.410 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.410
569.410 Statement to be entered on lien docket
Status: in_force

When the statement of expenses is filed, the county clerk shall cause it to be entered upon a lien docket prepared for that purpose. The amount of the charges and expenses when so docketed shall constitute a first lien upon such lands or premises, except as to taxes. If the charges and expenses are not paid and the lien discharged by the owner or occupant of such lands within 90 days from the date the lien is docketed, the county may recover the expenses in an action at law. [Formerly 570.550]

Source: Section 569.410 — Statement to be entered on lien docket; recovery of unpaid amount , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.435 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.435
567.435 Cooperation with federal, state or county government, or individuals
Status: in_force

The director of the Oregon agricultural experiment station may cooperate in the special work of the Harney County station with any federal, state or county government or individual and may, for that purpose, enter into necessary agreements with any department, division, branch, bureau or office thereof, or with individuals.

MID-COLUMBIA EXPERIMENT STATION

Source: Section 567.435 — Cooperation with federal, state or county government, or individuals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.330 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.330
567.330 Biennial report
Status: in_force

Oregon State University shall cause to be prepared and published at least once every two years full and complete reports of the work undertaken and accomplished by the station. The reports shall be distributed free of charge. The cost of such publication and distribution shall be deemed part of the general expenses of the station. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §191]

Source: Section 567.330 — Biennial report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.460 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.460
568.460 Referendum
Status: in_force

In the holding of the referendum for consolidation all electors residing within the affected districts shall be eligible to vote. Unless a majority of the electors in each of the districts involved votes in favor of the proposal, the districts shall not be consolidated. [Amended by 1973 c.656 §7]

Source: Section 568.460 — Referendum; eligible electors; majority required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 566.320 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 566 / Section 566.320
566.320 Application to federal government for return of trust assets of dissolved Oregon Rural Rehabilitation Corporation
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands hereby is designated as the state agency of the State of Oregon to make application to and receive from the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, or any other proper federal official, pursuant and subject to the provisions of Public Law 499, 81st Congress, approved May 3, 1950, the trust assets, either funds or property, held by the United States as trustee in behalf of the Oregon Rural Rehabilitation Corporation. [Formerly 414.050 and then 414.820]

Source: Section 566.320 — Application to federal government for return of trust assets of dissolved Oregon Rural Rehabilitation Corporation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors566.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.170 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.170
571.170 Substitution or transportation of uninspected nursery stock prohibited
Status: in_force

No person shall:

(1) Substitute other nursery stock for nursery stock covered by an inspection certificate.

(2) Transport or accept for transportation nursery stock that does not carry the official inspection tag authorized by the State Department of Agriculture. [1963 c.461 §18]

Source: Section 571.170 — Substitution or transportation of uninspected nursery stock prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.050 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.050
561.050 Division chiefs
Status: in_force

Subject to any applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law, the chiefs of the divisions shall be appointed by the Director of Agriculture. [Amended by 1959 c.639 §7]

Source: Section 561.050 — Division chiefs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.177 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.177
561.177 Furnishing lists of names and other information
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture may make a reasonable charge to cover the actual cost of accumulating and furnishing a list of names or other similar records which are by law declared to be public writings or records. Moneys collected shall be placed in the General Fund, credited to the Department of Agriculture Account and shall be available for payment of all expenses of the department. [Formerly 561.260]

Source: Section 561.177 — Furnishing lists of names and other information; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.620 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.620
571.620 Identification and mapping of marketable stands
Status: in_force

The Institute for Natural Resources, in consultation with the State Forestry Department, the State Department of Agriculture and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and individuals and organizations interested in management, marketing or research matters related to western juniper harvesting, shall identify and map high quality marketable stands of western juniper that can be harvested in a commercially and environmentally reasonable manner for use in manufacturing. The institute shall maximize the use of remote sensing technology to carry out the mapping and identification. To the extent practicable, the institute shall make use of information developed from other state efforts to map western juniper and associated landscape scale restoration and wildlife initiatives. The institute shall make the mapping and identification information available without charge for use by persons engaged in the business of western juniper harvesting or of manufacturing products from western juniper. The institute may periodically review and update the information. [2015 c.636 §5]

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

Source: Section 571.620 — Identification and mapping of marketable stands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.430 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.430
567.430 Biennial report
Status: in_force

Oregon State University shall cause to be prepared and published at least once every two years a full and completed report of the work undertaken and accomplished by the Harney County station. The reports shall be distributed free of charge and the cost of such publication and distribution shall be deemed a part of the general expense of the station. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §194]

Source: Section 567.430 — Biennial report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.050 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.050
570.050 Cooperation of peace officers in enforcing quarantines
Status: in_force

All peace officers in this state shall enforce all quarantine measures promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture and the State Department of Agriculture.

INSPECTION AND QUARANTINE GENERALLY; ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES

Source: Section 570.050 — Cooperation of peace officers in enforcing quarantines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.615 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.615
561.615 Conduct of hearing
Status: in_force

(1) The hearing shall be conducted by an administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings established under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) . The hearing shall be conducted as provided for contested cases under ORS chapter 183.

(2) If it appears that the products are not being stored, sold, kept, offered or exposed for sale in violation of law, the products shall be released to the owner or person in possession. If it appears that all or part of such products may be reconditioned or relabeled or segregated in such a way as to comply with state laws, the owner or person in possession may cause them to be reconditioned, relabeled or segregated at the owner’s or person’s own expense, after which the department shall release them. If it appears that all or a part of the products may not be reconditioned, relabeled or segregated in such a way as to comply with state laws, that portion of the products which may not be so treated shall be destroyed, unless the owner or person in possession executes and delivers to the department a good and sufficient bond to the effect that the products shall not be sold, disposed of or used contrary to the laws of Oregon and the rules, regulations or orders thereunder promulgated. If any food products are found to be unfit for human consumption but suitable for animal feeding, such food products may be used for animal feeding as permitted by the department. [Formerly part of 616.095; 1971 c.734 §88; 1999 c.849 §§119,120; 2003 c.75 §47]

Source: Section 561.615 — Conduct of hearing; action by department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.395 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.395
569.395 Eradication of weeds on public lands and rights of way
Status: in_force

The State Highway Commission, the respective county courts, reclamation districts and municipalities shall destroy or prevent the spread or seeding of any noxious weed within the meaning of ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) on any land owned by them or constituting the right of way for any highway, county road, drainage or irrigation ditch, power or transmission line, or other purposes under their respective jurisdictions. [Formerly 570.540]

Source: Section 569.395 — Eradication of weeds on public lands and rights of way , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 564.040 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.040
564.040 Department list of additional protected wildflowers
Status: in_force

In order to further protect native wildflowers and shrubs from needless destruction and waste, the State Department of Agriculture may, after investigation and public hearing and in accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 183, establish and amend a list of wildflowers and shrubs in addition to those listed in ORS 564.020 (Wildflower protection) (3). The provisions of this chapter apply to such list. The department may take into consideration:

(1) The laws and regulations of the United States and other states.

(2) The effect on the scenic beauty of public roads and public land. [1963 c.461 §30; 1987 c.686 §17]

Source: Section 564.040 — Department list of additional protected wildflowers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors564.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.565 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.565
568.565 Procedures for changing number of directors
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the written recommendation of the local governing body of a district having seven directors, the number of directors of such governing body may be reduced from seven to five by holding a meeting of the governing body at which the directors elect five persons from among their number to serve as directors of the district. The term of office of the directors elected pursuant to this section shall be as provided in ORS 568.560 (Number of directors) (6)(c).

(2) Upon the written recommendation and majority vote of the local governing body of a district having five directors, the number of directors for the district may be increased to seven. Notwithstanding any unexpired term of office to which a member may have been elected, all five zone positions shall be placed on the ballot at the next following general election. The department shall determine the terms of office for the positions as provided in ORS 568.560 (Number of directors) (6)(d). Any vacancy that occurs in a zone position shall be filled as provided under ORS 568.560 (Number of directors) . [1969 c.393 §4; 2007 c.690 §6; 2009 c.220 §29; 2023 c.580 §3]

Source: Section 568.565 — Procedures for changing number of directors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.370 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.370
569.370 Weed inspectors
Status: in_force

(1) The court shall, upon declaring a weed control district, appoint a weed inspector or inspectors, whose duties it shall be:

(a) To find out if any noxious weeds or plants are being permitted to grow and produce bloom or seed within the district or districts contrary to the provisions of ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) ;

(b) To serve notices;

(c) When necessary to destroy or cut or to supervise the destruction or cutting of the noxious weeds growing or seeding within the weed control district; and

(d) To conduct investigations, approve plans and certify expenditures pertaining to weed control projects pursuant to ORS 569.480 (Eligibility for grants) .

(2) The person or persons appointed by the county court shall receive for their services reasonable wages, as determined by the county court, for the time actually employed in the performance of duty under ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) . [Formerly 570.520]

Source: Section 569.370 — Weed inspectors; appointment; duties; compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.433 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.433
568.433 Petitions for withdrawal of territory
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 568.445 (Petitions for inclusion of territory wholly within another district) , one or more landowners may petition the State Department of Agriculture to withdraw the land of the petitioning landowners from an existing soil and water conservation district. The department shall prescribe the form for the petition. The petition must include, but need not be limited to, a legal description of the property, landowner information and the reasons for the proposed withdrawal.

(2) The department shall approve the petition if the department, in consultation with the district board of directors, determines that:

(a) It is not and would not be feasible for the land described in the petition to receive services from the district; or

(b) The work of the district would not benefit the soil, water or natural resource conditions of the land described in the petition.

(3) The department shall deny the petition if the department, in consultation with the district board, determines that:

(a) It is or would be feasible for the land described in the petition to receive services from the district; and

(b) The work of the district would benefit the soil, water or natural resource conditions of the land described in the petition.

(4) If the department approves the petition, the department shall redefine the boundaries of the district and make any adjustments to the district zones necessary to comply with ORS 568.560 (Number of directors) .

(5) Land withdrawn from a district with an ad valorem tax is not subject to taxes levied for the district after the withdrawal date. The district board shall provide the notice of boundary change to the Department of Revenue and the county assessor under ORS 568.435 (Boundary change notice for taxation purposes) .

(6) If a petitioner disagrees with the decision of the department, the petitioner may initiate a referendum on the decision by submitting additional petitions signed by 10 percent or more of the electors residing in the existing district. The referendum election shall be governed by ORS chapter 255. Only electors residing in the existing district are eligible to cast ballots in the referendum election.

(7) If a majority of the ballots cast at the referendum election are in favor of the withdrawal, the department shall approve the petition, redefine the boundaries of the district and make any adjustments to the district zones necessary to comply with ORS 568.560 (Number of directors) . [2009 c.220 §15]

Source: Section 568.433 — Petitions for withdrawal of territory; conditions; referendum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.150 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.150
570.150 Procedure when shipment articles can be treated
Status: in_force

When, in the judgment of the inspector, all or part of a shipment can be treated to exterminate the plant pests or diseases, the owner or responsible agents of the owner shall be so notified. The notice shall include the exact method and materials to be used, and provide that all treatments shall be given under direct supervision of an authorized inspector and shall be done at the expense of the owner or the party who authorized such treatment or both.

Source: Section 570.150 — Procedure when shipment articles can be treated , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.480 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.480
571.480 Maintenance of books, records and accounts
Status: in_force

The Oregon Hemp Commission shall maintain accurate books, records and accounts of its dealings. The books, records and accounts of the commission must be open to inspection and audit by the Secretary of State. [2021 c.216 §29]

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

Source: Section 571.480 — Maintenance of books, records and accounts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.075 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.075
571.075 Renewal of license
Status: in_force

(1) The fees for the renewal of the annual licenses and the fees for inspections required by 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 be paid with the application for license renewal and before July 1 of each year or before such date as may be specified by rule of the State Department of Agriculture.

(2) Failure to pay the fees when due forfeits the right to operate as a grower, dealer or agent.

(3) Any person who has been previously licensed to grow or sell nursery stock and whose right to grow or sell has been forfeited shall not be issued a renewal license except upon written application to the department accompanied by a sum of money equal to the regular license fee, as provided in ORS 571.057 (License application) . [1963 c.461 §12; 1971 c.756 §2; 1977 c.638 §4; 1985 c.659 §3; 2007 c.768 §13]

Source: Section 571.075 — Renewal of license; rules; forfeiture , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.820 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.820
568.820 Designation of areas by county court upon petition
Status: in_force

(1) The county court of any county east of the summit of the Cascade Mountains may designate areas as wind erosion districts when presented with a duly certified petition adequately describing the boundaries or area included in such districts and when the petition bears the signatures of two-thirds of the landowners or qualified representatives in the described district. Five such signatures shall be a minimum requirement.

(2) Boundaries described by metes and bounds or areas described by quarter sections shall be deemed adequately described.

Source: Section 568.820 — Designation of areas by county court upon petition; description of boundaries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.456 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.456
571.456 Reporting to Oregon Hemp Commission of sales, transfers of hemp by producer
Status: in_force

(1) When a processor lives, or has the processor’s office, in Oregon, the producer shall report all transfers or sales made to the processor on forms provided by the Oregon Hemp Commission and pay the assessment moneys directly to the commission.

(2) When a processor lives, or has the processor’s office, in another state or country or is a federal or other governmental agency, the producer shall report all transfers or sales made to the processor on forms provided by the Oregon Hemp Commission and pay the assessment moneys directly to the commission.

(3) If a producer is also licensed as a processor and performs all or part of the producer’s processing functions that would normally be performed by another person in the role of processor, the producer shall report all transfers or sales of hemp from the production of the producer on forms provided by the commission and pay the assessment moneys directly to the commission. [2021 c.216 §21]

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

Source: Section 571.456 — Reporting to Oregon Hemp Commission of sales, transfers of hemp by producer; payment of assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.810 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.810
568.810 Purpose of ORS 568.810 to 568.890
Status: in_force

(1) The purpose of ORS 568.810 (Purpose of ORS 568.810 to 568.890) to 568.890 (District may be dissolved) is to effectuate the control of wind erosion by forming districts in which all land owners affected shall carry out wind erosion control measures whenever serious wind erosion conditions prevail.

(2) Two types of wind erosion conditions shall be recognized:

(a) The actual movement of soil by wind to such a degree that the topsoil is being noticeably destroyed.

(b) Conditions which will result in a noticeable movement of the topsoil by wind action.

Source: Section 568.810 — Purpose of ORS 568.810 to 568.890; types of wind erosion , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.115 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.115
571.115 License not transferable
Status: in_force

(1) A license is personal to the applicant and may not be transferred. A new license is necessary if the business entity of the licensee is changed or if the membership of a partnership is changed, irrespective of whether or not the business name is changed.

(2) The license issued to a grower or dealer applies to the particular premises named in the license. However, if prior approval is obtained from the State Department of Agriculture, the place of business may be moved to other premises or location without the necessity of relicensing. [1963 c.461 §7]

Source: Section 571.115 — License not transferable; moving place of business , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.425 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.425
570.425 Inspector has access to land in area
Status: in_force

(1) The control area inspector has access to the land within the control area that is within the county for which the inspector was appointed.

(2) In the event an owner or occupant of any land fails or refuses to treat the trees, plants or their produce as provided by the control area order, the inspector shall at once notify the appointing authority of such fact and they shall authorize the inspector and such assistants as the inspector may employ to go upon the land or premises and treat the trees, plants or their produce thereon. The most effective and practical method as approved by the Director of Agriculture shall be used.

Source: Section 570.425 — Inspector has access to land in area; refusal to comply with control area order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.542 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.542
568.542 Payment of expenses for director election from county funds
Status: in_force

The expenses incurred for the election of directors of a soil and water conservation district 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) shall be paid out of county funds by the county or counties within which the territory of the district lies. [1995 c.243 §2]

Note: 568.542 (Payment of expenses for director election from county funds) was added to and made a part of 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) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 568.542 — Payment of expenses for director election from county funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.020 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.020
567.020 Greenhouse facilities under control of experiment station when not in use
Status: in_force

During any portion of any year when the facilities or any part thereof are not being used for the purposes specified in ORS 567.005 (Greenhouse facilities for seed potato testing) , they may be used by Oregon State University under the control and management of the experiment station for such purposes as may be deemed most advantageous to the university and to Oregon agricultural development.

Source: Section 567.020 — Greenhouse facilities under control of experiment station when not in use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.655 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.655
571.655 License required
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall engage in the activity of a grower or dealer of ginseng without first having obtained a license therefor from the State Department of Agriculture.

(2) No person required by subsection (1) of this section to obtain a license shall fail to comply with this section and ORS 571.660 (Rules) or any rule adopted pursuant thereto. [Formerly 571.355]

Note: See note under 571.650 (Definitions for ORS 571.650 to 571.660) .

Source: Section 571.655 — License required; prohibitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.250 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.250
571.250 Interagency agreement to ensure compliance
Status: in_force

The State Landscape Contractors Board and the State Department of Agriculture shall enter into an interagency agreement to address how the board and the department shall ensure that licensed landscape contracting businesses comply with the provisions of this chapter. [1999 c.535 §3; 2007 c.541 §8]

Source: Section 571.250 — Interagency agreement to ensure compliance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.780 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.780
570.780 Invasive Species Coordinator
Status: in_force

(1) The Invasive Species Council shall appoint a State Invasive Species Coordinator to serve at the pleasure of the voting members of the council.

(2) The State Department of Agriculture is responsible for ensuring payment of the administrative expenses of the council. The State Department of Agriculture may enter into interagency agreements under ORS 190.110 (Authority of units of local government and state agencies to cooperate) with the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the State Forestry Department, the Department of Environmental Quality, the State Marine Board, Portland State University and Oregon State University for sharing the administrative expenses of the council.

(3) The State Department of Agriculture shall act as the fiscal agent of the council for purposes of:

(a) Budgeting, interagency agreements for sharing administrative expenses or other mechanisms for paying the administrative and other expenses of the council;

(b) Drafting and processing contracts, other agreements, grant applications or other documents;

(c) Receiving gifts, grants, donations or other moneys on behalf of the council and ensuring the appropriate crediting of those moneys to the Invasive Species Council Account or the trust account described in ORS 570.800 (Invasive Species Council Account) ; and

(d) Taking all reasonable actions to ensure the council is in compliance with state financial administration laws. [Formerly 561.691; 2013 c.181 §2; 2015 c.486 §2]

Source: Section 570.780 — Invasive Species Coordinator; administrative expenses of Invasive Species Council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.380 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.380
569.380 Weed inspector right of entry
Status: in_force

(1) The weed inspector shall have access to the land within the district.

(2) When the provisions of ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) are not being complied with, the weed inspector shall serve a written notice to the owner or occupant of the land. When the weed inspector is unable to serve the notice personally, the weed inspector shall post the notice and two copies thereof in three conspicuous places on the land. The notice shall contain:

(a) The date of service or posting of notice.

(b) The name of the weed or weeds growing on the land, and a statement setting forth that the weeds must be destroyed or must be prevented from producing seed within a specified time of not less than two days or more than 20 days, to be established by the inspector, from the date of service of the notice.

(3) The service of notice as provided in subsection (2) of this section imposes a requirement on the owner or occupant of the land to destroy or prevent the weeds from seeding or spreading during the continuation of ownership or occupancy of the land or until the district is dissolved. A copy of the notice, together with proof of service indorsed thereon, shall be filed with the county court.

(4) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3) of this section, ORS 569.370 (Weed inspectors) or 569.390 (Owner or occupant to eradicate weeds) , with permission of the owner or occupant of land, employees of the State Department of Agriculture, or of designated weed control districts, may enter the land to identify noxious weeds and to implement or provide for the implementation of integrated noxious weed control measures, including but not limited to the application of pesticides to the land. The control or eradication of noxious weeds may be conducted with or without charge to the owner or occupant of the land. A notice as described in subsection (2) of this section is not required for the conduct of activities described in this subsection. [Formerly 570.530]

Source: Section 569.380 — Weed inspector right of entry; service of notice to eradicate weeds; department or district control measures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.401 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.401
561.401 Disposition of moneys collected by Natural Resources Division
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the Natural Resources Division under ORS 561.400 (Natural Resources Division) shall be paid to the State Treasurer and credited to the Department of Agriculture Service Fund established by ORS 561.144 (Department of Agriculture Service Fund) . All such moneys are continuously appropriated to the State Department of Agriculture to carry out ORS 561.400 (Natural Resources Division) . [1991 c.624 §4]

Source: Section 561.401 — Disposition of moneys collected by Natural Resources Division , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.620 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.620
565.620 Admission to grounds of fair or society except through special gates prohibited
Status: in_force

A person may not gain admission, or attempt to gain admission, to the grounds owned or occupied by a county fair board or any society mentioned in ORS 565.610 (Conducting business on or near grounds of fair or society) during their annual fairs, exhibitions, public events or meetings except through the special gates kept by the county fair board or society for that purpose. [Amended by 1953 c.675 §12; 1969 c.239 §6; 1973 c.537 §9; 2005 c.777 §43; 2013 c.492 §17]

Source: Section 565.620 — Admission to grounds of fair or society except through special gates prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.400 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.400
569.400 Refusal or failure to control weeds
Status: in_force

(1) If the owner or occupant of the land fails or refuses to immediately destroy or cut the noxious weeds in accordance with ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) , the weed inspector shall at once notify the county court. The county court shall at once take necessary steps for enforcement of ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) . The county court shall authorize the weed inspector or such assistants as the weed inspector may employ to go upon the land or premises and, except as provided in this subsection, destroy the noxious weeds or control them in such manner as will destroy all seeds of such noxious weeds. If destruction or control of the weeds on any farm is in the judgment of the county weed inspector impracticable because the weeds may be too far advanced, or if for any other reason the means of control available are unsatisfactory, the weed inspector shall so notify the county court. The county court shall request the State Department of Agriculture to immediately quarantine any such uncontrolled noxious weed infested farm within the county to prevent the movement of infested crops or of livestock from such farm except under conditions prescribed in the quarantine that will prevent spread of the weeds by such crops or livestock. In all cases where the inspector undertakes to destroy or control noxious weeds, the most effective and practical method, in the judgment of the inspector, and with least injury to the land or crops, shall be used.

(2) Upon the completion of such work the person so appointed and authorized by the county court shall file with the county clerk an itemized statement of the expenses necessarily incurred in the destruction of such weeds, including the wages of the person as provided in ORS 569.370 (Weed inspectors) , verified by the oath of the person. [Formerly 570.545; 2017 c.494 §2]

Source: Section 569.400 — Refusal or failure to control weeds; authorized destruction or control; quarantine; expense statement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).