ORS § 576.304 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.304
576.304 Authority of commodity commissions
Status: in_force

A commodity commission may:

(1) Appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the commission, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation.

(2) Levy assessments under ORS 576.325 (Levy and collection of assessments) .

(3) Borrow money in amounts that do not exceed estimated revenues from assessments for the year.

(4) Enter into contracts for carrying out the duties of the commission.

(5) Subject to ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) , sue and be sued in the name of the commission.

(6) Request that the Attorney General prosecute in the name of the State of Oregon suits and actions for the collection of assessments levied by the commission.

(7) Study state and federal legislation with regard to tariffs, duties, reciprocal trade agreements, import quotas and other matters affecting commodity industries and the state. A commission may represent and protect the interests of a commodity industry regarding any legislation, proposed legislation or executive action affecting the commodity industry.

(8) Participate in federal and state hearings or other proceedings concerning regulation of the manufacture, distribution, sale or use of pesticides as defined in ORS 634.006 (Definitions) or other chemicals that are of use or potential use to producers of a commodity. This subsection does not authorize a commodity commission to regulate the use of pesticides.

(9) To the extent consistent with the duties of the commission, participate in and cooperate with local, state, national and international private organizations or governmental agencies that engage in work similar to that of a commodity commission.

(10) Provide mechanisms for maintaining and expanding existing markets and developing new domestic and foreign markets for a commodity, including but not limited to:

(a) Public relations programs;

(b) Media relations programs;

(c) Paid print, electronic and position advertising;

(d) Point of sale promotion and merchandising;

(e) Paid sales promotions and coupon programs; and

(f) Activities that prevent, modify or eliminate trade barriers that obstruct the free flow of a commodity to market.

(11) Conduct and fund research to:

(a) Enhance the commercial value of a commodity and products derived from the commodity;

(b) Discover the benefits to public health, the environment or the economy of consuming or otherwise using a commodity;

(c) Develop better and more efficient production, harvesting, irrigation, processing, transportation, handling, marketing and uses of a commodity;

(d) Control or eradicate hazards to a commodity, including but not limited to hazards from animals, pests and plants;

(e) Develop viable alternatives for the rotation of crops;

(f) Determine new or potential demand for a commodity and develop appropriate market development strategies for capturing that demand; and

(g) Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising or promotional programs.

(12) Gather, publicize and disseminate information that shows the importance of the consumption or other use of a commodity to public health, the environment, the economy and the proper nutrition of children and adults.

(13) Further the purposes of this section by funding scholarships for or providing financial assistance to persons or entities interested in a commodity.

(14) Adopt rules in accordance with ORS chapter 183 for carrying out the duties, functions and powers of the commission. [2003 c.604 §8 (enacted in lieu of 576.305)]

Source: Section 576.304 — Authority of commodity commissions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.798 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.798
576.798 Seed not meeting contract quality standards
Status: in_force

(1) If testing as provided under a seed production contract establishes that other seed does not meet the quality standards set forth in the contract, the producer may at any time send the test results to the seed dealer and inquire whether the seed dealer intends to purchase the seed. If, within 30 days after the seed dealer receives the test results and inquiry from the producer, the seed dealer delivers a response informing the producer that the seed dealer intends to purchase the seed, the response is an accord that forms a seed purchase contract for the seed purchased under this subsection. Except as provided in this subsection regarding price, the parties may establish the terms of the seed purchase contract as provided under ORS 576.792 (Terms of seed purchase contract) . The price of the seed that is subject to the seed purchase contract shall be:

(a) Any price stated in the seed production contract for seed not meeting quality standards;

(b) If not determined by the seed production contract, any price agreed to by the parties; or

(c) If not determined by the seed production contract or by agreement, the market price for seed of the same kind and quality as the produced seed. However, a seed price established by the use of market price may not exceed any price established in the seed production contract for seed that meets quality standards.

(2) An accord that creates a seed purchase contract under subsection (1) of this section does not affect the terms of a seed production contract for any seed that was not described in the test results and inquiry sent by the producer.

(3) A producer may send test results and make an inquiry under subsection (1) of this section in any manner that documents seed dealer receipt of the test results and inquiry. A seed dealer may send a response under subsection (1) of this section to a producer in any manner that documents producer receipt of the response.

(4) If, within 30 days after the seed dealer receives the test results and inquiry from the producer, the seed dealer has not delivered a response informing the producer that the seed dealer intends to purchase the seed, the seed dealer is deemed to have refused purchase of the seed and to have authorized the producer to sell the seed in a commercially reasonable manner as “Variety Not Stated Seed.” This subsection does not authorize the sale of any seed, seed stock or plant life of a protected variety grown or used by the producer other than a sale of seed as “Variety Not Stated Seed.” The remedy provided under this subsection is in addition to any other remedy available to a producer by law. An authorization for sale arising under this subsection is in addition to any other conditional or unconditional authorization for sale that a seed dealer may grant to a producer. [2018 c.26 §7]

Note: See note under 576.780 (Definitions for ORS 576.780 to 576.809) .

Source: Section 576.798 — Seed not meeting contract quality standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 578.170 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 578 / Section 578.170
578.170 Commission exempt from certain financial administration laws
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, ORS 291.026 (Examining agency records and financial affairs) , 291.201 (“Tax expenditure” defined for ORS 291.201 to 291.222) to 291.222 (Furnishing information and assistance to Governor-elect) , 291.232 (Declaration of policy) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) , 291.322 (Definitions for ORS 291.322 to 291.334) to 291.334 (Assistance of Legislative Fiscal Office to board) , 292.210 (Definitions for ORS 292.210 to 292.230) to 292.250 (Reimbursement for use of privately owned motor vehicle on official business) , 293.260 (Collection of moneys and property due to state) to 293.280 (Application of ORS 293.265 to 293.275) , 293.295 (When claim against moneys in State Treasury may be paid) to 293.346 (Drawing warrants) and 293.590 (Department to supervise state agency accounting) to 293.640 (Period covered by biennial reports) do not apply to the Oregon Wheat Commission or to the administration and enforcement of this chapter. [1959 c.596 §50]

Source: Section 578.170 — Commission exempt from certain financial administration laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors578.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 577.260 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.260
577.260 Expenses of members
Status: in_force

Members, officers and employees of the Oregon Beef Council may receive their actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. The council shall adopt uniform and reasonable regulations governing the incurring and paying of such expenses. [1959 c.685 §8]

Source: Section 577.260 — Expenses of members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors577.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 587.190 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 587 / Section 587.190
587.190 Expenses of administering chapter
Status: in_force

The expenses of the administration of this chapter shall be paid by the owners of the grain, and the fee collected at the time of inspecting and sealing. The amount so paid shall be stated in the certificate. The fee for the inspection shall be established by the State Department of Agriculture on the basis of a fee for each bushel of grain stored in an amount that will reasonably reimburse the department for its costs in carrying out this chapter. The department may also make a charge for travel, overtime or other necessary expenses. All such fees shall be paid to the department and deposited with the State Treasurer in the General Fund to the credit of the Department of Agriculture Account and are continuously appropriated to carrying out this chapter. [Amended by 1959 c.201 §9]

Source: Section 587.190 — Expenses of administering chapter; disposition of inspection fees; continuing appropriation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors587.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 586.350 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 586 / Section 586.350
586.350 Overcharges, rebates and preferences prohibited
Status: in_force

No warehouseman subject to the provisions of ORS 586.210 (Definitions for ORS 586.210 to 586.730) to 586.730 (Violation of provisions or noncompliance with order prohibited) shall:

(1) Directly or indirectly, by any special charge, rebate, drawback or other device, demand, collect or receive from any person a greater or lesser compensation for any service rendered or to be rendered in the handling or storage of grain than the warehouseman demands, collects or receives from any other person for doing for the person a like and contemporaneous service in the handling or storage of grain under substantially similar circumstances or conditions.

(2) Make or give any undue or unreasonable preference or advantage to any person in any respect whatsoever.

(3) Subject any particular person to any undue or unreasonable prejudice or disadvantage in any respect whatsoever. [Amended by 1955 c.731 §11]

Source: Section 586.350 — Overcharges, rebates and preferences prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors586.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 587.040 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 587 / Section 587.040
587.040 Powers of department
Status: in_force

In addition to the general powers conferred by ORS 587.030 (State Department of Agriculture to administer and enforce chapter) the State Department of Agriculture has the following express powers:

(1) To appoint inspectors of grain.

(2) To make and promulgate the necessary or desirable rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this chapter, to carry out effectually the purposes of this chapter; the department may consider applicable and necessary laws and regulations of the United States and this state, particularly ORS chapter 586.

(3) To set up the necessary procedures to make effective the provisions of this chapter, such as the purchase of supplies, printing, stationery and equipment, and the appointing of clerical help and assistance, all of which expense shall be audited and paid as a part of the general expense of the administration of this chapter.

(4) To require the owner of grain to obtain and maintain insurance in such type, amount and manner, including or covering such provisions or contingencies as the department believes are reasonably necessary to protect the people of this state, the grain industry and the persons who handle grain certificates. [Amended by 1959 c.201 §1]

Source: Section 587.040 — Powers of department; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors587.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.345 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.345
576.345 Producer to make reports of and pay assessment moneys on certain sales
Status: in_force

(1) When a first purchaser lives or has an office in another state or is a federal or other governmental agency, the producer shall report all sales made to the purchaser on forms provided by the appropriate commodity commission and pay the assessment moneys directly to the commission, unless the first purchaser voluntarily makes the proper deduction and remits the proceeds to the commission.

(2) If a producer performs the handling or processing functions on all or a part of the production of the commodity that normally would be performed by another person as first purchaser, the producer shall report sales of the commodity from the production of the producer on forms provided by the appropriate commodity commission and pay the assessment moneys directly to the commission, unless the first purchaser voluntarily makes the proper deduction and remits the proceeds to the commission. [1953 c.489 §25; 1959 c.596 §15; subsection (2) enacted as 1959 c.596 §74; 2005 c.22 §400]

Source: Section 576.345 — Producer to make reports of and pay assessment moneys on certain sales , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.022 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.022
576.022 Authority and functions of Oregon State University unaffected
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 576.006 (Definitions for ORS 576.006 to 576.022) to 576.022 (Authority and functions of Oregon State University unaffected) shall be construed to limit, alter, repeal or duplicate the existing authority and functions of Oregon State University enumerated in ORS 561.362 (Activities of Oregon State University) and full effect shall be given to the provisions of ORS 561.364 (Cooperation with Oregon State University) and 561.366 (Conferences to coordinate work) . The State Department of Agriculture may call upon Oregon State University for such technical and statistical information as it may need and as the university may be able to provide. [1955 c.572 §7]

Source: Section 576.022 — Authority and functions of Oregon State University unaffected; department may seek information from university , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 578.120 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 578 / Section 578.120
578.120 Appointment of administrator
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Wheat Commission shall appoint an administrator, who may be an employee of the commission. If the administrator is an employee of the commission, the administrator shall be an unclassified employee for purposes of ORS chapter 240. An administrator serves at the pleasure of the commission.

(2) The administrator is a nonvoting member of the commission.

(3) The administrator shall proceed immediately to prepare the plans and general program necessary and adequate to carry out the policies that are adopted by the commission.

(4) The administrator shall be compensated in the amount fixed by the commission. [Amended by 1959 c.596 §40; 2009 c.193 §13]

Source: Section 578.120 — Appointment of administrator; duties; compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors578.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.351 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.351
576.351 Records of person required to pay or collect assessment
Status: in_force

(1) Each person required to pay or collect an assessment on a commodity under ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) shall keep accurate records sufficient to enable a commodity commission to determine by inspection and audit the accuracy of assessments paid or due to the commission and of reports made or due to the commission.

(2) For purposes of determining the accuracy of assessments paid or due to a commission, the commission or a person authorized by the commission may:

(a) Make an inspection during normal business hours of the business premises of a person required to pay or collect an assessment; and

(b) Audit the records of a person required to pay or collect an assessment.

(3) For purposes of determining the accuracy of assessments paid or due to a commission, the commission may issue a subpoena for the production of any books, records or documents related to the payment or collection of an assessment to a person required to pay or collect the assessment.

(4) If an audit determines that a person is delinquent in the payment or collection of an assessment, the person shall pay the cost of the audit, not to exceed an amount equal to the delinquent assessment. [1959 c.596 §76; 2003 c.604 §41]

Source: Section 576.351 — Records of person required to pay or collect assessment; inspections and audits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.738 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.738
576.738 Seed dealer failure to timely make payment
Status: in_force

(1) If a seed dealer fails to pay a producer for agricultural seed when payment is due under a seed production contract or fails to pay a seed grower for grass seed when payment is due under a seed purchase contract, the producer or seed grower may notify the State Department of Agriculture. Upon notification by a producer or seed grower, the department shall determine whether payment has been made when due. If the department determines that the seed dealer has not made a payment that is due under a seed production contract or seed purchase contract, the department shall notify the seed dealer in writing that the dealer has 30 days to pay the producer or seed grower all delinquent amounts plus interest on each delinquent amount at the rate of one percent per month simple interest from the final payment date for that delinquent amount.

(2) A seed production contract or seed purchase contract may not vary the terms of the remedy provided by this section. A seed dealer may appeal the notice given by the department under this section as provided in ORS chapter 183. This section does not prevent a producer or seed grower from filing a notice of lien against a seed dealer.

(3) If a seed dealer fails to make payment as required by a notice given by the department under this section, the department shall suspend any seed dealer license issued to the dealer until the dealer demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department that the dealer is current on all payments due to all producers and seed growers. An order suspending a license under this subsection is subject to ORS chapter 183. However, the department may not suspend a seed dealer license under this section using the procedure described in ORS 183.430 (Hearing on refusal to renew license) (2).

(4) A seed dealer that fails to make payment on a seed production contract or seed purchase contract as required by a notice given by the department under this section is considered to have authorized the producer or seed grower to sell in a commercially reasonable manner any seed from the contract that is still in the possession of the producer or seed grower. This subsection does not prevent a seed dealer from giving consent to the producer or seed grower by other means and does not supersede the terms of a consent given by other means.

(5) The department may charge a producer or seed grower a fee, not to exceed $50, for determining whether payment has been made in accordance with the terms of a seed production contract or seed purchase contract. The department may charge a producer or seed grower a fee, not to exceed $200, for notifying a seed dealer in writing regarding the deadline for payment of delinquent amounts plus interest. [2011 c.356 §8]

Note: See note under 576.715 (Definitions for ORS 576.715 to 576.744) .

Source: Section 576.738 — Seed dealer failure to timely make payment; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.035 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.035
576.035 Market news service in Klamath Basin, central Oregon and Malheur areas
Status: in_force

Oregon State University, acting through the Federal Cooperative Extension Service of the university, shall cooperate with the Agriculture Marketing Service of the United States Department of Agriculture and with the appropriate offices of adjoining states to establish and maintain a food product market news service in the Klamath Basin and provide such services for the central Oregon and Malheur areas. [1961 c.560 §1; 2015 c.767 §204]

Source: Section 576.035 — Market news service in Klamath Basin, central Oregon and Malheur areas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.806 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.806
576.806 Financial assurance by seed dealer
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Officer” means any of the following individuals:

(A) A president, vice president, secretary, treasurer or director of a corporation.

(B) A general partner in a limited partnership.

(C) A manager in a manager-managed limited liability company.

(D) A member of a member-managed limited liability company.

(E) A trustee.

(F) An individual that is an officer as defined by the State Department of Agriculture by rule. A definition of “officer” adopted by department rule may include individuals not listed in this paragraph who may exercise substantial control over a business.

(b) “Owner” means:

(A) A sole proprietor of, partner in or holder of a controlling interest in an applicant; or

(B) Any person that is an owner as defined by the department by rule.

(2) The State Department of Agriculture may adopt rules to require, as a condition of issuing a seed dealer license under ORS 633.700 (Retailer and wholesaler licenses) , that each seed dealer provide the department financial assurance for the performance by the seed dealer under any seed production contract or seed purchase contract entered into by the seed dealer.

(3) The department may refuse to issue a seed dealer license to an applicant if the applicant, any owner or officer of the applicant or any individual exercising substantial control over the seed industry activities of the applicant:

(a) Is a seed dealer for which the license has been suspended under ORS 576.802 (Failure of seed dealer to make timely payment) ;

(b) Is or was an owner or officer of a seed dealer at the time of an event that resulted in the license of the seed dealer being suspended under ORS 576.802 (Failure of seed dealer to make timely payment) ; or

(c) Was an individual who exercised substantial control over the seed industry activities of a seed dealer at the time of an event that resulted in the license of the seed dealer being suspended under ORS 576.802 (Failure of seed dealer to make timely payment) .

(4) An agent that enters into a seed production contract on behalf of a seed dealer is conclusively presumed to have actual authority to establish the performance obligations of the seed dealer under the contract. [2018 c.26 §9]

Note: See note under 576.780 (Definitions for ORS 576.780 to 576.809) .

Source: Section 576.806 — Financial assurance by seed dealer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 586.230 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 586 / Section 586.230
586.230 State Department of Agriculture to inspect warehouses and records and make rules to enforce ORS 586.210 to 586.730
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall have the power to inspect public warehouses. The department shall investigate all complaints of fraud or injustice in the operation of public warehouses and the business practices of warehousemen licensed by the department and make all necessary rules and regulations for carrying out and enforcing the provisions of ORS 586.210 (Definitions for ORS 586.210 to 586.730) to 586.730 (Violation of provisions or noncompliance with order prohibited) .

(2) If sufficient funds are available, the department annually shall inspect at reasonable times any warehouse or storage facility where grain is stored, handled or received and any records kept by the owner or person in control of such warehouse or storage facility and pertaining to the operation thereof, in order to determine whether or not such facility should be licensed pursuant to this chapter. [Amended by 1955 c.731 §2; 1959 c.195 §2; 1961 c.445 §2; 1997 c.608 §4]

Source: Section 586.230 — State Department of Agriculture to inspect warehouses and records and make rules to enforce ORS 586.210 to 586.730 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors586.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.420 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.420
576.420 Expenditures prohibited unless budget procedure complied with
Status: in_force

An expenditure of moneys for a fiscal year may not be made or incurred by or under the authority of a commodity commission under ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) unless the commission complies with ORS 576.416 (Preparation of commission budget) . [1959 c.596 §24; 2003 c.604 §46]

Source: Section 576.420 — Expenditures prohibited unless budget procedure complied with , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.814 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.814
576.814 Reporting adoption of rules regarding financial assurance by seed dealer
Status: in_force

If the State Department of Agriculture adopts a rule described in ORS 576.806 (Financial assurance by seed dealer) (2), the department shall report to the next regular session of the Legislative Assembly following the rule adoption regarding the contents of the rule and the matters considered by the department in developing the rule. [2018 c.26 §11]

Note: See note under 576.780 (Definitions for ORS 576.780 to 576.809) .

OREGON WINE BOARD; WINE CELLAR

Source: Section 576.814 — Reporting adoption of rules regarding financial assurance by seed dealer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 577.295 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.295
577.295 Budget process
Status: in_force

The Oregon Beef Council shall:

(1) 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) .

(2) Receive, deposit, invest, expend and budget moneys in the same manner as a commodity commission acting under ORS 576.375 (Payment of commission moneys to authorized agent) , 576.420 (Expenditures prohibited unless budget procedure complied with) , 576.440 (Limitation on expenditures) and 576.445 (Unforeseen expenditures) . [2003 c.604 §54]

Source: Section 577.295 — Budget process; annual financial statements; deposits, withdrawals and investment of moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors577.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 586.525 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 586 / Section 586.525
586.525 Procedure in case of probable shortage in grain or where warehouseman refuses to submit to inspection
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever it appears probable after investigation that a licensed warehouseman has not in possession sufficient grain to cover the outstanding warehouse receipts, load slips or other evidence of storage liability issued or assumed by the warehouseman, or when such warehouseman refuses to submit books, papers or property to lawful inspection, the State Department of Agriculture may give notice to the warehouseman to comply with all or any of the following requirements:

(a) Cover such shortage.

(b) Give additional bond.

(c) Submit to such inspection as the department may deem necessary.

(2) If such warehouseman fails to comply with the terms of such notice within 24 hours from the date of its issuance, or within such further time as the department may allow, the department, represented by the Attorney General or the district attorney of the county in which the warehouse is located, shall apply to the circuit court of such county for an order:

(a) Authorizing the department to take possession of all special piles and special bins of grain and all commingled grain in the public warehouse or warehouses owned, operated or controlled by the warehouseman, and of all books, papers and property of all kinds used in connection with the conduct or the operation of such warehouseman’s warehouse business, whether such books, papers, records and property pertain specifically, exclusively, directly or indirectly to that business, or are related to the handling, storage or use of grain of the warehouseman in any other business; and

(b) Enjoining the warehouseman from interfering with the department in the discharge of its duties as required by this section.

(3) Upon taking possession the department shall give written notice of its action to the surety on the bond of the warehouseman and may notify the holders of all warehouse receipts or other evidence of deposits issued for grain, to present their warehouse receipts or other evidence of deposits, for inspection, or to account for the same. The department may thereupon cause an audit to be made of the affairs of such public warehouse with respect to the grain in which there is an apparent shortage, determine the amount of such shortage and compute the shortage as to each depositor of grain. The department shall notify the warehouseman and the surety on the bond of the warehouseman of the amount of such shortage and notify each depositor thereby affected.

(4) The department shall retain possession of the grain in the warehouse or warehouses, and of the books, papers and property of the warehouseman, until such time as the warehouseman or the surety on the bond shall have satisfied the claims of all holders of warehouse receipts or other evidence of deposits, or, in case the shortage exceeds the amount of the bond, the surety on the bond shall have satisfied such claims pro rata, or until such time as the department is ordered by the court to surrender possession.

(5) If during or after the audit provided for in this section, or at any other time the department is of the opinion that the warehouseman is insolvent or in danger of becoming so or is unable to satisfy the claims of all holders of warehouse receipts or other evidence of deposits, the department, represented by the Attorney General or the district attorney of the county in which the public warehouse is located, may petition the circuit court of such county for the appointment of a receiver to operate or liquidate the business of the warehouseman in accordance with law.

(6) At any time within 10 days after the department takes possession of any grain, or the books, papers and property of any licensed grain warehouse, the warehouseman may serve notice upon the department to appear in the circuit court of the county in which such warehouse is located, at a time to be fixed by such court, which shall be not less than five, nor more than 15 days from the date of the service of such notice, and show cause why such grain, books, papers and property should not be restored to the possession of the warehouseman.

(7) All expenses incurred by the department in carrying out the provisions of this section shall be a first charge and lien upon the assets of the warehouseman, and may be recovered in a separate civil action brought by the department, represented by the Attorney General or the district attorney, in the circuit court of the county in which the public warehouse is located, or recovered at the same time and as a part of the action filed under this section.

(8) As a part of the expenses so incurred, the department or the receiver is authorized to include the cost of adequate liability insurance necessary to protect the department, its officers and others engaged in carrying out the provisions of this section.

(9) Nothing in this section shall be construed as a waiver by the State of Oregon of any immunity against suit or action. [1957 c.11 §3; 1961 c.445 §17]

Source: Section 586.525 — Procedure in case of probable shortage in grain or where warehouseman refuses to submit to inspection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors586.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 586.400 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 586 / Section 586.400
586.400 Duty of warehouse receiving grain for storage
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, the duty of a warehouse receiving grain for storage or shipment in a public warehouse operated by the warehouse shall be governed by the provisions of ORS 77.4030 (Obligation of bailee to deliver) .

(2) A warehouse’s duty to deliver grain is fulfilled if delivery is made to the several owners in the order of demand as rapidly as it can be done by ordinary diligence; where delivery is made within 48 hours after facilities for receiving the grain are provided, such delivery is deemed to comply with this subsection.

(3) No warehouse shall fail to deliver grain as provided in this section.

(4) In addition to being subject to penalties under ORS 586.990 (Penalties) for violation of subsection (3) of this section, if a warehouse fails to deliver grain as provided in this section, the person entitled to delivery of the grain may maintain an action against the warehouse for any damages resulting from the warehouse’s failure to deliver. In any such action the person entitled to delivery of the grain has the option to seek recovery of actual damages or of liquidated damages of one cent per bushel for each day’s delay. [Amended by 1955 c.731 §15; 1961 c.726 §420; 2009 c.181 §112]

Source: Section 586.400 — Duty of warehouse receiving grain for storage; damages for failure to deliver , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors586.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 577.340 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.340
577.340 Council exempt from certain financial administration laws
Status: in_force

ORS 291.026 (Examining agency records and financial affairs) , 291.201 (“Tax expenditure” defined for ORS 291.201 to 291.222) to 291.222 (Furnishing information and assistance to Governor-elect) , 291.232 (Declaration of policy) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) , 291.322 (Definitions for ORS 291.322 to 291.334) to 291.334 (Assistance of Legislative Fiscal Office to board) , 292.210 (Definitions for ORS 292.210 to 292.230) to 292.250 (Reimbursement for use of privately owned motor vehicle on official business) , 293.260 (Collection of moneys and property due to state) to 293.280 (Application of ORS 293.265 to 293.275) , 293.295 (When claim against moneys in State Treasury may be paid) to 293.346 (Drawing warrants) and 293.590 (Department to supervise state agency accounting) to 293.640 (Period covered by biennial reports) do not apply to the Oregon Beef Council or to the administration and enforcement of this chapter. [1959 c.685 §29]

Source: Section 577.340 — Council exempt from certain financial administration laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors577.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 586.527 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 586 / Section 586.527
586.527 Settlement of claims against defaulting warehouseman
Status: in_force

(1) If the State Department of Agriculture considers the appointment of a receiver or other action provided by ORS 586.525 (Procedure in case of probable shortage in grain or where warehouseman refuses to submit to inspection) inadvisable or inexpedient in the case of depositors of grain in a public warehouse operated by a warehouseman who is in default as to any condition of bond, it may obtain settlement for such depositors as provided in this section.

(2) The department shall:

(a) Give reasonable notice to persons holding warehouse receipts or other evidence of deposit issued by the defaulting warehouseman, to file claims with the department.

(b) Fix a reasonable time within which such filing shall be done.

(c) Investigate each claim so filed and reasonably verify the circumstances under which the claims accrued and the good faith of the claimants.

(3) With the approval of the claimants who filed claims, the department may settle such claims with the surety without filing legal action. Such settlement unless appealed to the circuit court within 30 days as provided by law, is final between the surety and all claimants covered by the bond.

(4) If any claimant or the surety does not agree with the findings of the department, the department shall file a declaratory judgment action without right to jury trial in the circuit court in the name of the State of Oregon for the benefit of the claimants as authorized by ORS chapter 28. Unless appealed as prescribed by law, the order of the court shall be final between the surety and all claimants covered by the bond. [1961 c.445 §19; 1979 c.284 §177]

Source: Section 586.527 — Settlement of claims against defaulting warehouseman , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors586.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 586.270 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 586 / Section 586.270
586.270 Warehouse licenses
Status: in_force

(1) Every person operating any public warehouse in this state shall, before July 1 of each year or such date as may be specified by rule of the State Department of Agriculture, procure from the department a license for each such warehouse so operated for the ensuing year, before transacting business at such public warehouse; but the holder of a license to store grain under the United States Warehouse Act shall furnish the department with a copy of such license and bond and, having furnished such copies, is not required to secure a state license or pay state warehouse inspection fees during the time the license holder continues to operate under the federal license. The license shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the office of each warehouse.

(2) Application for a license under this section shall be made to the department upon forms furnished by it. The application shall include:

(a) The name and address of the applicant.

(b) The location of each public warehouse of the applicant.

(c) The total rated storage capacity in bushels of each public warehouse.

(d) The tariff schedule of charges to be made at each public warehouse for the handling, storage and shipment of grain during the license year.

(e) Documentation satisfactory to the department that the applicant has net assets of at least $50,000.

(f) Such other information as the department deems necessary to carry out the purposes of ORS 586.210 (Definitions for ORS 586.210 to 586.730) to 586.730 (Violation of provisions or noncompliance with order prohibited) .

(3) The applicant shall submit with the application an annual license fee of $500 for each public warehouse.

(4) The department shall issue a license to the applicant if it finds that the application is in due form and the applicant has complied with the provisions of ORS 586.210 (Definitions for ORS 586.210 to 586.730) to 586.730 (Violation of provisions or noncompliance with order prohibited) . [Amended by 1955 c.731 §3; 1967 c.492 §2; 1969 c.190 §2; 1981 c.204 §1; 1997 c.608 §2; 2001 c.66 §2; 2007 c.768 §16]

Source: Section 586.270 — Warehouse licenses; federal licenses; license application and fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors586.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.440 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.440
576.440 Limitation on expenditures
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, an expenditure of moneys for a fiscal year may not be made or incurred by or under the authority of a commodity commission under ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) :

(a) In excess of the total amount of expenditures estimated for the fiscal year in the budget adopted for the fiscal year or in excess of the total amount of expenditures estimated for the major group or category of the expenditure for the fiscal year in the budget adopted for the fiscal year.

(b) For any purpose different than that indicated by the major group or category of the expenditure in the budget adopted for the fiscal year.

(2) An expenditure of moneys for a fiscal year unforeseen at the time the budget is prepared may not be made or incurred by or under the authority of the commission under ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) in excess of the amount of unforeseen expenditures estimated as provided in ORS 576.416 (Preparation of commission budget) . [1959 c.596 §28; 2003 c.604 §47]

Source: Section 576.440 — Limitation on expenditures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.006 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.006
576.006 Definitions for ORS 576.006 to 576.022
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 576.006 (Definitions for ORS 576.006 to 576.022) to 576.022 (Authority and functions of Oregon State University unaffected) :

(1) “Department” means the State Department of Agriculture of the State of Oregon.

(2) “Farm products” means all agricultural, floricultural, vegetable and fruit products of the soil, livestock and meats, poultry, eggs, dairy products, and any and all products which have their situs of production on the farm.

(3) “Food products” means any and all products either in a natural or processed state used by human or animal as food. [1955 c.572 §1]

Source: Section 576.006 — Definitions for ORS 576.006 to 576.022 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.705 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.705
576.705 Processors required to pay for commodities within 30 days after delivery
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law:

(1) In the absence of a contract providing otherwise, any processor who purchases a commodity from a producer shall make full payment therefor not later than the 30th day after the day the processor takes delivery of the harvested commodity.

(2) Any processor who fails to make payment as required by subsection (1) of this section shall pay, in addition to the amount due, interest thereon at the rate of one percent per month. [1971 c.531 §2]

Source: Section 576.705 — Processors required to pay for commodities within 30 days after delivery; interest on late payments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 578.045 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 578 / Section 578.045
578.045 Declaration of vacancy when member ceases to qualify
Status: in_force

If the Director of Agriculture finds that an appointed member of the Oregon Wheat Commission has ceased to qualify under ORS 578.040 (Qualifications of members) for membership on the commission, the director shall immediately declare the position of that member vacant. [2009 c.193 §2]

Source: Section 578.045 — Declaration of vacancy when member ceases to qualify , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors578.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 587.020 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 587 / Section 587.020
587.020 Purpose of chapter
Status: in_force

The purpose and object of this chapter is to provide the owners of grain the means of warehousing or storing their grain on farms, on or near railroad rights of way and other suitable places under proper safeguards, as a basis of farm credit on the grain so stored.

Source: Section 587.020 — Purpose of chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors587.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 577.310 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.310
577.310 Payments to national organizations
Status: in_force

From the contributions it receives, the Oregon Beef Council may pay 20 percent of such moneys to the National Livestock and Meat Board and 20 percent of such moneys to the National Beef Council to carry out certain work and programs for and as approved by the council on a national basis. [1959 c.685 §14; 2003 c.604 §65]

Source: Section 577.310 — Payments to national organizations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors577.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.370 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.370
576.370 Disputes over assessment amounts
Status: in_force

(1) A commodity producer may dispute the amount of a commodity assessment levied against the producer on a unit basis under ORS 576.325 (Levy and collection of assessments) if the total assessment levied against the producer during an assessment period established by commodity commission rule exceeds the total dollar value received by the producer for the raw commodity during that assessment period multiplied by the maximum lawful assessment percentage.

(2) A commodity producer who disputes the amount of a commodity assessment as provided under subsection (1) of this section must file any challenge to the assessment with the appropriate commodity commission no later than 60 days after the close of the assessment period. The challenge must be on a form provided by the State Department of Agriculture. A commodity commission shall process a challenge under this section as provided by rules adopted under subsection (4) of this section.

(3) A commodity producer filing a challenge under this section bears the burden of proving the total dollar value received by the producer during the assessment period. If the producer acts as a handler or processor for all or part of the producer’s commodity production, the producer also bears the burden of proving that the prices paid to the producer are equivalent to prices paid in arm’s-length transactions. A commodity commission shall refund the amount of the assessment that the producer proves is in excess of the total dollar value received by the producer for the raw commodity during the assessment period multiplied by the maximum lawful assessment percentage.

(4) The department shall adopt necessary and proper uniform rules for commodity commissions to carry out this section. The department rules shall include, but need not be limited to, procedures for the filing, processing and formal or informal resolution of challenges and for determining commodity prices paid in arm’s-length transactions. A commodity commission shall adopt rules establishing assessment periods and may adopt supplemental rules that do not conflict with the rules of the department. [2001 c.504 §2; 2003 c.604 §44; 2005 c.22 §401]

Note: 576.370 (Disputes over assessment amounts) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 576 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 576.370 — Disputes over assessment amounts; rules governing disputes and establishing assessment periods , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.335 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.335
576.335 Report by person responsible for collecting assessment
Status: in_force

(1) A person responsible for collecting an assessment for a commodity commission shall make a report to the commission at the time and in the manner required by the commission.

(2) A person responsible for collecting an assessment for a commission who fails to deduct an assessment at the time of sale shall report and pay the assessment to the commission. A producer required to report and pay an assessment is subject to this section. [1953 c.489 §§24,26; 1959 c.596 §14; subsection (4) enacted as 1965 c.211 §3; 2003 c.604 §40]

Source: Section 576.335 — Report by person responsible for collecting assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 586.250 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 586 / Section 586.250
586.250 Improper acts of department officers or employees and of others improperly influencing them
Status: in_force

(1) No officer, employee, inspector, sampler or weigher of the State Department of Agriculture shall:

(a) Be guilty of any neglect of duty.

(b) Knowingly or carelessly inspect, sample or weigh any grain, grain products, hay or other commodities improperly.

(c) Directly or indirectly accept any money or other consideration for any neglect of duty or any improper performance of duty as such officer, employee, inspector, sampler or weigher.

(2) No person shall improperly influence or attempt to improperly influence any officer, employee, inspector, sampler or weigher of the department in the performance of duties as such officer, employee, inspector, sampler or weigher.

Source: Section 586.250 — Improper acts of department officers or employees and of others improperly influencing them , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors586.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.715 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.715
576.715 Definitions for ORS 576.715 to 576.744
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 576.715 (Definitions for ORS 576.715 to 576.744) to 576.744 (Rules) :

(1) “Agricultural seed” means grass seed of a type commonly sold for use in turf lawns or as forage seed.

(2) “Authenticate” has the meaning given that term in ORS 79.0102 (UCC 9-102. Definitions and index of definitions) .

(3) “Producer” means a person that grows agricultural seed in this state on a commercial basis for a seed dealer.

(4) “Seed bailment contract” means a seed production contract under which the seed dealer retains title to all seed, seed stock and plant life grown or used by the producer under the terms of the contract.

(5) “Seed dealer” means a person that in the ordinary course of business contracts to buy agricultural seed grown in this state by a producer or contracts with a producer for the growing of agricultural seed in this state.

(6) “Seed delivery” means the date on which the seed grower delivers grass seed to the seed dealer pursuant to a notice from the dealer.

(7) “Seed grower” means a person that grows grass seed in this state on a commercial basis without entering into a contract with a seed dealer prior to harvesting of the seed.

(8) “Seed production contract” means a written agreement between a producer and a seed dealer for the growing of agricultural seed in this state.

(9) “Seed purchase contract” means a written agreement for a seed dealer to purchase grass seed that has been grown by a seed grower. “Seed purchase contract” does not include a seed production contract.

(10) “Variety Not Stated Seed” means agricultural seed that is sold in unmarked plastic bags or other unmarked containers without any reference to a variety name for the seed. [2011 c.356 §1]

Note: 576.715 (Definitions for ORS 576.715 to 576.744) to 576.747 (Reporting adoption of rules regarding dealer financial assurance) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 576 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 576.715 — Definitions for ORS 576.715 to 576.744 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.311 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.311
576.311 Commission exempt from certain financial administration laws
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) , ORS 291.026 (Examining agency records and financial affairs) , 291.201 (“Tax expenditure” defined for ORS 291.201 to 291.222) to 291.222 (Furnishing information and assistance to Governor-elect) , 291.232 (Declaration of policy) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) , 291.322 (Definitions for ORS 291.322 to 291.334) to 291.334 (Assistance of Legislative Fiscal Office to board) , 292.210 (Definitions for ORS 292.210 to 292.230) to 292.250 (Reimbursement for use of privately owned motor vehicle on official business) , 293.260 (Collection of moneys and property due to state) to 293.280 (Application of ORS 293.265 to 293.275) , 293.295 (When claim against moneys in State Treasury may be paid) to 293.346 (Drawing warrants) and 293.590 (Department to supervise state agency accounting) to 293.640 (Period covered by biennial reports) do not apply to a commodity commission or to the administration and enforcement of ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) . [1959 c.596 §34; 2005 c.22 §398]

Source: Section 576.311 — Commission exempt from certain financial administration laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.868 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.868
576.868 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Oregon Wine Board may adopt rules necessary for the administration of ORS 576.850 (Definitions for ORS 576.850 to 576.877) to 576.877 (Disposition of moneys) .

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 182.460 (Statutory provisions applicable to semi-independent state agencies) and 576.856 (Oregon Wine Board) (1), employees of the Oregon Wine Board are not eligible for inclusion within the Public Employees Retirement System. [Formerly 576.766]

Source: Section 576.868 — Rules; board employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 577.125 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.125
577.125 Department oversight of council
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall:

(a) Monitor the practices or methods used or proposed for use by the Oregon Beef Council in carrying out the goals and needs disclosed by the budget of the council;

(b) Promote cooperation among the council, commodity commissions and the Oregon Wheat Commission and assist in the interchange of information and experience among those entities;

(c) Carry out the assigned organizational procedures under this chapter, including the appointment and removal of members of the council;

(d) Review budgets submitted to the Director of Agriculture by the council; and

(e) Adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(2) The department shall review, and may approve or disapprove, plans and projects recommended by the council for beef promotion, advertising and research and for the dissemination of consumer and beef industry information. In reviewing plans and projects recommended by the council, the department shall consider whether the plan or project information is:

(a) Factual;

(b) Not disparaging to agricultural commodities; and

(c) Consistent with the purposes of this chapter. [2003 c.604 §55]

Source: Section 577.125 — Department oversight of council; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors577.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.320 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.320
576.320 Commission employees not subject to state personnel compensation plans
Status: in_force

(1) Wages or salaries of employees of a commodity commission established under ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) are not subject to personnel compensation plans for state employees established by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 240.235 (Compensation plan for classified service) to 240.250 (Rules applicable to management service) .

(2) A commodity commission established under ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) is not required to utilize office space furnished or obtained by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services as provided in ORS chapter 276.

(3) The State Department of Agriculture may charge and collect from each commodity commission established under ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) an assessment or fee to reimburse the department for supervisory or administrative functions the department is required by law to perform with regard to commodity commissions. The department shall establish the amount of the assessment or fee by rule. [1993 c.561 §2; 2003 c.604 §38]

Note: 576.320 (Commission employees not subject to state personnel compensation plans) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 576 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 576.320 — Commission employees not subject to state personnel compensation plans; commission not subject to office space regulation; fees for administrative services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.853 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.853
576.853 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) The development of world-class wine grape growing and wine making industries is important to Oregon as a whole. The health of the wine grape growing and wine making industries affects the well-being of Oregonians and Oregon rural economies and environments.

(2) It is in the public interest to encourage the orderly growth and development of sustainable, labor-intensive, value-added agricultural industries, such as the wine grape growing and wine making industries.

(3) State involvement in the wine grape growing and wine making industries must be coordinated to respond to state interests and to encourage appropriate partnership and cooperation between the public and private sectors in ensuring orderly growth and realizing statewide objectives for world-class wine grape growing and wine making industries. [Formerly 576.751]

Source: Section 576.853 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 578.020 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 578 / Section 578.020
578.020 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(a) It is in the interest of all the people that the abundant natural resources of Oregon be protected, fully developed and uniformly distributed.

(b) The growing of grain is an agricultural industry that contributes to the economic welfare of Oregon.

(c) Because a surplus of grain is grown in this state and, during recurrent years, that surplus has been in excess of all available markets, it is necessary that additional markets for grain be found in order to provide profitable enterprises for producers and to provide employment for labor and industry dependent upon grain.

(2) The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public health and welfare by providing means for the protection and stabilization of industry for grain produced in this state. [Amended by 2003 c.604 §87; 2011 c.181 §7; 2013 c.93 §7]

Source: Section 578.020 — Legislative findings; purpose of chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors578.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 577.110 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.110
577.110 Definitions
Status: in_force

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

(1) “Beef” includes veal.

(2) “Council” means the Oregon Beef Council.

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

(4) “Director” means the Director of Agriculture.

(5) “Fiscal year” means the fiscal year commencing on July 1 and ending on June 30.

(6) “Producer” means any person who raises, breeds or grows cattle or calves for beef or dairy production. [1959 c.685 §2; 1977 c.198 §17]

Source: Section 577.110 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors577.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 577.525 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.525
577.525 Cancellation of uncollectible assessment
Status: in_force

The Oregon Beef Council may cancel an uncollectible assessment consistent with ORS 293.240 (Writing off uncollectible debts due state agency) . Subsequent collection of debt written off under ORS 293.240 (Writing off uncollectible debts due state agency) is governed by ORS 293.245 (Subsequent collection of debt written off under ORS 293.240) . [2003 c.604 §53]

Source: Section 577.525 — Cancellation of uncollectible assessment; subsequent collection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors577.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 587.050 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 587 / Section 587.050
587.050 Petition for services by department
Status: in_force

Whenever 15 or more farmers operating farms tributary to any market center petition the State Department of Agriculture for services authorized by this chapter, the department forthwith shall provide for the method of inspection and certify all warehouse certificates for grain inspected. [Amended by 1959 c.201 §2]

Source: Section 587.050 — Petition for services by department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors587.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.206 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.206
576.206 Appointment of temporary members
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the establishment of a commodity commission, the Director of Agriculture shall appoint five temporary members to the commission. In appointing the temporary members, the director shall give consideration to any recommendations by other commodity commissions, commodity growers and commodity grower associations. A majority of the temporary members must be producers of the commodity that is the subject of the commission and at least one member must be a handler of the commodity.

(2) The temporary members shall adopt rules for the commission in accordance with ORS chapter 183, including but not limited to rules establishing the number and geographic representation of the commissioners and rules providing for the removal of commissioners. The terms of the temporary members expire on the date that one or more commissioners are appointed under subsection (3) of this section. A qualified temporary member is eligible for appointment to a term on the commission under subsection (3) of this section.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 576.225 (Qualifications of members) (3), the director shall appoint the commissioners for a commodity commission in accordance with the rules adopted under subsection (2) of this section. In appointing the commissioners, the director shall give consideration to any recommendations by other commodity commissions, commodity growers and commodity grower associations.

(4) A majority of the commissioners must be producers of the commodity that is the subject of the commission. At least one commissioner must be a handler of the commodity. One commissioner must be a member of the public not associated with the production or handling of the commodity. All commissioners other than handlers and the member of the public must be producers.

(5) The term of a commissioner appointed under subsection (3) of this section is four years unless a shorter term is established by commission rule. A commissioner is eligible for reappointment unless otherwise provided by commission rule. Before the expiration of a commissioner’s term, the director shall appoint a successor to assume office upon expiration of the term. If there is a vacancy on a commission for any cause, the director shall appoint a person to the unexpired term.

(6) The commission shall select one member to serve as chairperson and another member to serve as vice chairperson, with such duties and powers as the commission deems appropriate to those offices.

(7) A temporary member of a commission or a commissioner is entitled to compensation and expenses in the manner and amounts provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Claims for compensation earned and expenses incurred in performing the functions of the commission shall be paid out of funds available to the commission. [2003 c.604 §4 (enacted in lieu of 576.205); 2003 c.604 §5; 2007 c.55 §2; 2013 c.90 §2]

Source: Section 576.206 — Appointment of temporary members; rules; appointment of commissioners; commissioner qualifications; compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.053 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.053
576.053 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) and 576.991 (Penalties) (2) may be known and cited as the Commodity Commission Act. [Formerly 576.015; 1983 c.740 §223; 2011 c.597 §235]

Source: Section 576.053 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 587.120 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 587 / Section 587.120
587.120 Certificates to be in triplicate
Status: in_force

All warehouse certificates issued under this chapter shall be in triplicate. The original shall be delivered to the owner, one copy shall be retained by the State Department of Agriculture and the other copy shall be filed in the office of the county clerk of the county in which the grain is stored. Both copies of the certificate shall have plainly printed and stamped across the face thereof “Duplicate–No Value.” [Amended by 1959 c.201 §6]

Source: Section 587.120 — Certificates to be in triplicate; disposition of original and copies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors587.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.747 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.747
576.747 Reporting adoption of rules regarding dealer financial assurance
Status: in_force

If the State Department of Agriculture adopts a rule described in ORS 576.741 (Seed dealer financial assurance) (2), the department shall report to the next regular session of the Legislative Assembly following the rule adoption regarding the contents of the rule and the matters considered by the department in developing the rule. [2011 c.356 §13]

Note: See note under 576.715 (Definitions for ORS 576.715 to 576.744) .

Source: Section 576.747 — Reporting adoption of rules regarding dealer financial assurance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.019 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.019
576.019 Discrimination against any product or dealer prohibited
Status: in_force

In the performance of duties, under ORS 576.006 (Definitions for ORS 576.006 to 576.022) to 576.022 (Authority and functions of Oregon State University unaffected) , no official or employee of the State Department of Agriculture shall discriminate against any farm or food product, or against any producer, processor, distributor or dealer of any such products. [1955 c.572 §5]

Source: Section 576.019 — Discrimination against any product or dealer prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 578.135 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 578 / Section 578.135
578.135 Commission employees not subject to state personnel compensation plans
Status: in_force

(1) Wages or salaries of employees of the Oregon Wheat Commission are not subject to personnel compensation plans for state employees established by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 240.235 (Compensation plan for classified service) to 240.250 (Rules applicable to management service) .

(2) The commission is not required to utilize office space furnished or obtained by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services as provided in ORS chapter 276.

(3) The State Department of Agriculture may charge and collect from the commission an assessment or fee to reimburse the department for supervisory or administrative functions the department is required by law to perform with regard to the commission. The department shall establish the amount of the assessment or fee by rule. [2003 c.604 §86]

Source: Section 578.135 — Commission employees not subject to state personnel compensation plans; commission not subject to office space regulation; fees for administrative services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors578.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.455 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.455
576.455 Moneys of abolished commission
Status: in_force

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

(2) The Legislative Assembly may order in an Act dissolving a commodity commission that any moneys remaining in the possession of the abolished commission on the effective date of the abolishment be refunded on a proportional basis to the persons who paid assessments to the commodity commission during the assessment year in which the commodity commission was abolished. [2003 c.604 §12]

Source: Section 576.455 — Moneys of abolished commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 577.532 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.532
577.532 Mandatory expenditures from assessment moneys
Status: in_force

Expenditures by the Oregon Beef Council of moneys received from the assessment levied under ORS 577.512 (Collection of federal assessment) (2) shall include, at a minimum, the following:

(1) An amount equal to 10 cents for each head of cattle assessed to be expended for funding selected research projects related to rangeland. The council shall make the research moneys available to Oregon State University, except that if the council determines that the university is unable to conduct the research, the council may select an alternative creditable institution. The council shall select the research projects after consultation with representatives of beef and dairy associations.

(2) An amount equal to 10 cents for each head of cattle assessed to be expended for funding selected research projects related to cattle production. The council shall make the research moneys available to Oregon State University, except that if the council determines that the university is unable to conduct the research, the council may select an alternative creditable institution. The council shall select the research projects after consultation with representatives of beef and dairy associations.

(3) An amount equal to 10 cents for each head of cattle assessed to be expended for funding projects to promote and project a positive image of beef and dairy producers and operations to the public. The projects may include, but need not be limited to, videos for television, brochures and printed reports. The council shall select the projects after consultation with representatives of beef and dairy associations. The council shall present the completed projects to the representatives for review prior to disseminating the projects to the public.

(4) An amount equal to 10 cents for each head of cattle assessed to be expended for carrying out council activities described in ORS 577.290 (Duties and powers of council) (1)(c).

(5) An amount equal to 10 cents for each head of cattle assessed, or the assessment amount remaining after deduction of the amounts described in subsections (1) to (4) of this section, whichever is less, to be expended by the council for administrative costs to carry out programs involving the projects or activities described in subsections (1) to (4) of this section. [2005 c.623 §1]

Note: 577.532 (Mandatory expenditures from assessment moneys) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 577 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 577.532 — Mandatory expenditures from assessment moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors577.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 578.990 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 578 / Section 578.990
578.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is a Class C misdemeanor. [Amended by 2011 c.597 §239]

Source: Section 578.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors578.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.850 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.850
576.850 Definitions for ORS 576.850 to 576.877
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 576.850 (Definitions for ORS 576.850 to 576.877) to 576.877 (Disposition of moneys) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Grape product” means any juice, must, concentrate or extract made from vinifera grapes, true or hybrid, whether or not partially fermented. It does not include alcoholic liquor as defined in ORS 471.001 (Definitions for ORS chapters 471 and 473) .

(2) “Wine” has the meaning given that term in ORS 471.001 (Definitions for ORS chapters 471 and 473) .

(3) “Wine grape growing” means the cultivation in commercial quantities of vinifera grapes in this state.

(4) “Wine making” means the ownership and control of or the management of a licensed winery in this state. [Formerly 576.750]

Source: Section 576.850 — Definitions for ORS 576.850 to 576.877 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 578.130 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 578 / Section 578.130
578.130 Location of commission office
Status: in_force

The Oregon Wheat Commission may establish and maintain an office at any place within this state that the commission selects. [Amended by 2009 c.193 §14]

Source: Section 578.130 — Location of commission office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors578.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.365 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.365
576.365 Penalty for failure to relinquish assessment moneys to commission
Status: in_force

(1) If any person responsible for the transmittal of assessment moneys to a commodity commission fails to relinquish assessment moneys collected, the person shall pay a penalty equal to twice the amount of the unrelinquished assessment moneys.

(2) A commission may commence a civil action or utilize any other available legal or equitable remedy to collect an assessment or civil penalty, obtain injunctive relief or obtain specific performance under ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) .

(3) If the person responsible for the transmittal of assessment moneys is a corporation, all directors and officers of the corporation are personally liable for a failure to relinquish the assessment moneys collected by the corporation.

(4) If a commission obtains a favorable judgment in an action or suit under subsection (2) of this section, the court shall award the commission costs and reasonable attorney fees.

(5) Unless the person required to pay an assessment and the person responsible for collecting the assessment are related businesses, the commission may not collect from the person required to pay the assessment any amount deducted by the person responsible for collecting the assessment and due and owing to the commission. [1953 c.489 §27; 1959 c.596 §16; 2003 c.604 §43; 2015 c.27 §55]

Source: Section 576.365 — Penalty for failure to relinquish assessment moneys to commission; civil action or other remedies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.610 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.610
576.610 Definitions for ORS 576.610 to 576.650
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 576.610 (Definitions for ORS 576.610 to 576.650) to 576.650 (Cooperation by state agencies) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Agricultural commodity” means any agricultural, horticultural or viticultural product, but does not include milk, timber or timber products.

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

(3) “Director” means the Director of Agriculture.

(4) “Handler” means any person who purchases an agricultural commodity and thereafter grades, packs, cans, freezes, distills, crushes or otherwise preserves or changes the form of the commodity for the purpose of marketing the commodity.

(5) “Producer” means a person engaged in the business of growing, raising or otherwise producing an agricultural commodity for sale or an association of such persons organized under ORS chapter 62.

(6) “Representative group of producers” means those producers who produced, in the previous crop season, more than 59 percent of the amount of the commodity handled by each separate handler with whom such producers are involved in a dispute. [1969 c.238 §1]

Source: Section 576.610 — Definitions for ORS 576.610 to 576.650 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.620 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.620
576.620 Department to perform mediation services
Status: in_force

In addition to such other duties as may be prescribed by law, the State Department of Agriculture shall perform mediation services for producers and handlers involved in agricultural marketing disputes in the manner provided in ORS 576.610 (Definitions for ORS 576.610 to 576.650) to 576.650 (Cooperation by state agencies) . Subject to any applicable provision of the State Personnel Relations Law, the Director of Agriculture may appoint such employees as the director considers necessary to perform the mediation services required by ORS 576.610 (Definitions for ORS 576.610 to 576.650) to 576.650 (Cooperation by state agencies) . In addition to or in place of any permanent employees appointed to perform mediation services, the director may appoint persons, on a temporary basis, to perform such services. Such temporary employees serve at the pleasure of the director, and need not be members of the classified service, as defined in ORS 240.210 (Classified service) . The director may set the hours, salaries, expense allowances and other terms and conditions of employment of such temporary employees. Any person designated to act for the director in a mediation proceeding shall be a disinterested person who is not a producer or handler of the commodity involved in the dispute, or interested in the ownership or management of such a producer or handler. [1969 c.238 §2]

Source: Section 576.620 — Department to perform mediation services; employees; qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 577.550 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.550
577.550 Bond required of person authorized to receive or disburse council moneys
Status: in_force

Any person authorized by the Oregon Beef Council to receive or disburse moneys as provided in this chapter shall file with the council a fidelity bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state. The bond must be in an amount equal to the maximum amount of moneys the council determines the person will have subject to control at any one time and upon such conditions as the council shall prescribe. The council shall pay the cost of the bond. [1959 c.685 §17; 2005 c.22 §410]

Source: Section 577.550 — Bond required of person authorized to receive or disburse council moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors577.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 577.345 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.345
577.345 Council employees not subject to state personnel compensation plans
Status: in_force

(1) Wages or salaries of employees of the Oregon Beef Council are not subject to personnel compensation plans for state employees established by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 240.235 (Compensation plan for classified service) to 240.250 (Rules applicable to management service) .

(2) The council is not required to utilize office space furnished or obtained by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services as provided in ORS chapter 276.

(3) The State Department of Agriculture may charge and collect from the council an assessment or fee to reimburse the department for supervisory or administrative functions the department is required by law to perform with regard to the council. The State Department of Agriculture shall establish the amount of the assessment or fee by rule. [2003 c.604 §57]

Source: Section 577.345 — Council employees not subject to state personnel compensation plans; council not subject to office space regulation; fees for administrative services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors577.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 578.216 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 578 / Section 578.216
578.216 Authority of commission to adopt rules authorizing refunds
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any refund permitted under ORS 578.211 (Levy and collection of assessment) , the Oregon Wheat Commission may adopt rules that provide for the commission to refund all or part of an assessment on grain upon request of the person paying the assessment.

(2) If the commission adopts rules pursuant to subsection (1) of this section that provide for a refund to be at least equal in amount to the portion of the assessment on grain that is used by the commission for advertising and product promotion:

(a) Plans and projects recommended by the commission are exempt from State Department of Agriculture review under ORS 578.025 (Department oversight of commission) (2); and

(b) The commission may vote to eliminate the public member position on the commission. [2003 c.604 §§77,78; 2009 c.193 §§15,16; 2011 c.181 §13; 2013 c.93 §14]

Source: Section 578.216 — Authority of commission to adopt rules authorizing refunds; effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors578.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 577.520 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.520
577.520 Assessment collection procedure
Status: in_force

(1) The operators of all stockyards, slaughterhouses, packing plants and livestock auction markets shall deduct from the proceeds of sale owing by them to the respective owners of animals the assessments authorized by ORS 577.512 (Collection of federal assessment) .

(2) When an operator sends or gives any written statement to an owner or agent relating to the proceeds owing the owner, the operator shall include a statement of the amount deducted from the proceeds for Oregon Beef Council purposes, the amount deducted from the proceeds for federal assessments, and the amount deducted from the proceeds for brand inspection services.

(3) In accordance with the provisions of law, operators shall promptly pay directly to the State Department of Agriculture all contributions collected by them. [1959 c.685 §27; 1961 c.384 §2; 1963 c.590 §2a; 1981 c.248 §23; 1987 c.163 §2; 2003 c.604 §68]

Source: Section 577.520 — Assessment collection procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors577.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 577.330 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 577 / Section 577.330
577.330 Council furnishing services, facilities and materials to other state agencies
Status: in_force

The Oregon Beef Council may elect to furnish services, facilities and materials to commodity commissions created under ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) , the Oregon Wheat Commission or other state agencies and officers under ORS 283.110 (Furnishing by state agency to another state agency of services, facilities and materials) . [1959 c.685 §26; 2003 c.604 §67]

Source: Section 577.330 — Council furnishing services, facilities and materials to other state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors577.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.265 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.265
576.265 Travel and other expenses of members
Status: in_force

(1) A commodity commission may adopt rules establishing the amount of payment that a member of the commission receives under ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) (1) for each day or portion of a day during which the member is actually engaged in the performance of official duties. The amount may exceed, but not be less than, the amount of payment that would otherwise be provided under ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) (1).

(2) Members, officers and employees of a commodity commission shall receive their actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. Subject to any limitations described under ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) (2), the commission shall adopt uniform and reasonable rules governing the incurring and paying of such expenses. [1953 c.489 §17; 1959 c.596 §10; 2005 c.22 §392; 2009 c.137 §1]

Source: Section 576.265 — Travel and other expenses of members; per diem; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 586.395 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 586 / Section 586.395
586.395 Warehouseman’s liability for injury to grain
Status: in_force

(1) A warehouseman shall be liable for any loss or injury to the grain in the public warehouse of the warehouseman caused by the failure of the warehouseman to exercise such care in regard to it as a reasonably careful person would exercise in regard to similar grain of the person’s own.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a warehouseman discovers that as a result of a quality or condition of certain grain placed in the public warehouse of the warehouseman, of which the warehouseman had no notice at the time of deposit, such grain is a hazard to other grain or to persons or to the public warehouse, and if it is not immediately removed by the owners at the request of the warehouseman, the warehouseman may sell the grain at public or private sale without advertisement but with reasonable notification to all persons known to claim an interest in the grain. If the warehouseman after a reasonable effort is unable to sell the grain, the warehouseman may dispose of it in any other lawful manner and shall incur no liability by reason of such disposition.

(b) At any time prior to sale or disposition as authorized in this section, the warehouseman shall deliver the grain to any person entitled to it, upon proper demand and payment of charges.

(c) From the proceeds of sale or other disposition of the grain the warehouseman may satisfy the charges of the warehouseman for which otherwise the warehouseman would have a lien, and shall hold the balance thereof for delivery on the demand of any person to whom the warehouseman would have been required to deliver the grain. [1961 c.445 §14]

Source: Section 586.395 — Warehouseman’s liability for injury to grain; disposal of grain which is a hazard , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors586.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 586.370 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 586 / Section 586.370
586.370 Obtaining blank forms of receipts from department
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall cause to be printed, bound and delivered to each person operating a public warehouse a sufficient number of blank negotiable and nonnegotiable grain warehouse receipts, in such form and as prescribed by the department, required to carry on the business of such public warehouse when needed. No person shall use such forms for any purpose other than in connection with receipt of grain for storage or handling.

(2) Every person intending to operate a public warehouse shall file with the department for that purpose a requisition for such number of negotiable and nonnegotiable grain warehouse receipts as may be required for the operation of such public warehouse during the ensuing license year, specifying:

(a) The name of the warehouseman intending to operate such public warehouse.

(b) The state number of the public warehouse, or the respective numbers of the public warehouses, intended to be operated.

(c) The respective quantities of blank forms of receipts required for each public warehouse.

(d) The place where each public warehouse, respectively, is located.

(e) The location of the principal place of business of the warehouseman operating such public warehouse or warehouses.

(f) The rate of handling and storage charges at such public warehouse, or each of such warehouses, respectively.

(g) Such other information as may be required by the department, specified in the blank form of requisition.

(3) All receipt forms shall state thereon the amount of cash or other advances made by the warehouseman to the depositor of grain.

(4) Payment for such receipts shall be made in advance. Every such warehouseman may file requisitions for additional receipts from time to time as the warehouseman requires. [Amended by 1955 c.731 §13; 1961 c.445 §10]

Source: Section 586.370 — Obtaining blank forms of receipts from department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors586.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.392 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.392
576.392 Cancellation of uncollectible assessment
Status: in_force

A commodity commission may cancel an uncollectible assessment consistent with ORS 293.240 (Writing off uncollectible debts due state agency) . Subsequent collection of debt written off under ORS 293.240 (Writing off uncollectible debts due state agency) is governed by ORS 293.245 (Subsequent collection of debt written off under ORS 293.240) . [2003 c.604 §11 (enacted in lieu of 576.391)]

Source: Section 576.392 — Cancellation of uncollectible assessment; subsequent collection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 578.160 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 578 / Section 578.160
578.160 Services, facilities and materials furnished to and received from other state agencies
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 576.307 (Provision of state services to commission) is applicable to the Oregon Wheat Commission.

(2) The Oregon Wheat Commission may elect to furnish services, facilities and materials to commodity commissions created under ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) , the Oregon Beef Council or other state agencies and officers under ORS 283.110 (Furnishing by state agency to another state agency of services, facilities and materials) . [1959 c.596 §49; 2003 c.604 §97]

Source: Section 578.160 — Services, facilities and materials furnished to and received from other state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors578.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.741 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.741
576.741 Seed dealer financial assurance
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Officer” means any of the following individuals:

(A) A president, vice president, secretary, treasurer or director of a corporation.

(B) A general partner in a limited partnership.

(C) A manager in a manager-managed limited liability company.

(D) A member of a member-managed limited liability company.

(E) A trustee.

(F) An individual that is an officer as defined by the State Department of Agriculture by rule. A definition of “officer” adopted by department rule may include individuals not listed in this paragraph who may exercise substantial control over a business.

(b) “Owner” means:

(A) A sole proprietor of, partner in or holder of a controlling interest in an applicant; or

(B) Any person that is an owner as defined by the department by rule.

(2) The State Department of Agriculture may adopt rules to require, as a condition of issuing a seed dealer license under ORS 633.700 (Retailer and wholesaler licenses) , that each seed dealer provide the department financial assurance for the performance by the seed dealer under any seed production contract or seed purchase contract entered into by the seed dealer.

(3) The department may refuse to issue a seed dealer license to an applicant if the applicant, any owner or officer of the applicant or any individual exercising substantial control over the seed industry activities of the applicant:

(a) Is a seed dealer for which the license has been suspended under ORS 576.738 (Seed dealer failure to timely make payment) ;

(b) Is or was an owner or officer of a seed dealer at the time of an event that resulted in the license of the seed dealer being suspended under ORS 576.738 (Seed dealer failure to timely make payment) ; or

(c) Was an individual who exercised substantial control over the seed industry activities of a seed dealer at the time of an event that resulted in the license of the seed dealer being suspended under ORS 576.738 (Seed dealer failure to timely make payment) .

(4) An agent that enters into a seed production contract on behalf of a seed dealer is conclusively presumed to have actual authority to establish the performance obligations of the seed dealer under the contract. [2011 c.356 §9]

Note: See note under 576.715 (Definitions for ORS 576.715 to 576.744) .

Source: Section 576.741 — Seed dealer financial assurance; rules; license refusal; agents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 586.290 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 586 / Section 586.290
586.290 Posting of signs at warehouses
Status: in_force

(1) Every warehouseman operating a public warehouse licensed and bonded under ORS 586.210 (Definitions for ORS 586.210 to 586.730) to 586.730 (Violation of provisions or noncompliance with order prohibited) shall post at or near the main entrance to the warehouse a sign to be furnished by the State Department of Agriculture of such design as the department directs, having thereon the words, “Oregon Bonded Grain Warehouse.” It is unlawful to permit such sign or any sign of similar appearance or bearing the same words, or words of similar import, to remain during any time that the warehouse is not duly and regularly licensed or bonded under ORS 586.210 (Definitions for ORS 586.210 to 586.730) to 586.730 (Violation of provisions or noncompliance with order prohibited) .

(2) When any such license expires or is revoked and a new license from the department has not yet been issued, or if the full amount of the bond required has not been filed and approved, then the warehouseman immediately shall:

(a) Remove the sign.

(b) Discontinue operation of the business as a public warehouse.

(c) Place and maintain for at least one year at the main entrance to the warehouse a sign of such dimensions and other specifications as prescribed by the department and having thereon the words, “This is Not a Licensed or Bonded Grain Warehouse.” [Amended by 1955 c.731 §5; 1959 c.195 §3]

Source: Section 586.290 — Posting of signs at warehouses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors586.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.859 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.859
576.859 Board purpose and duties
Status: in_force

The Oregon Wine Board shall operate for the purpose of supporting enological, viticultural and economic research to develop sustainable business practices for wine grape growing and wine making within Oregon and supporting the promotion of Oregon’s wine grape growing and wine making industries. The board shall create and maintain a long term strategic plan and use that plan to guide the granting and funding decisions of the board. To the extent practicable, the board shall allocate funds and award grants in a manner that encourages coordinated, cost-effective projects that are integrated to implement the board’s strategic statewide objectives for the development of world-class wine grape growing and wine making within Oregon. [Formerly 576.756]

Source: Section 576.859 — Board purpose and duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.024 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.024
576.024 Department authorized to inspect records and businesses for economic study purposes
Status: in_force

(1) It is necessary for the economy of this state, the livestock industry and the welfare of the consuming public that the department obtain statistical information for economic studies of the livestock industry including the volume of production of livestock in this state; the channels into which such livestock is marketed; the total consumption of meat in this state; the types and quantities consumed and the sources thereof; and such other information as is pertinent to reveal additional potential markets for livestock produced in this state.

(2) In order to carry out and maintain this continuing study, the department is authorized during business hours to inspect the records of places or businesses which handle, store or sell meat animals, or meat as defined in ORS 619.010 (Definitions for ORS 619.010 to 619.026 and 619.036 to 619.066) to 619.071 (Disposition of moneys received by department) , 619.370 (Labeling concerning addition of chemical preservative) and 619.993 (Criminal penalty for meat inspection law violations) .

(3) The department, after public hearing under ORS chapter 183, may require periodic reporting from the places or businesses described in this section and require the furnishing to the department of the data or information which may be needed in continuing the comprehensive study as authorized in this section. [1967 c.388 §2; 1973 c.174 §19; 1973 c.794 §29; 1983 c.740 §222]

Source: Section 576.024 — Department authorized to inspect records and businesses for economic study purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 586.360 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 586 / Section 586.360
586.360 Warehouseman required to receive grain for storage
Status: in_force

(1) Every warehouseman shall receive for storage and handling, as the capacity of the public warehouse of the warehouseman will permit, all grain in a public warehouse licensed for such purpose, in suitable condition for storage, tendered the warehouseman in the usual course of business, without discrimination of any kind. However, a warehouseman may reserve adequate storage space for local producer customers.

(2) Every warehouseman receiving grain for storage or handling shall issue to every person delivering the grain to the warehouseman a load slip which shall contain thereon the actual weight of each draft of the grain and the tare, if any, and other information required by the State Department of Agriculture, immediately upon receipt of each load or parcel of grain. The warehouseman receiving grain for storage or handling shall within 10 days after demand, issue and deliver to the owner of the grain, or the representative of the owner, a negotiable or nonnegotiable grain warehouse receipt in form prescribed by the department, unless exempted by ORS 586.380 (Only authorized receipts to be used) (3). [Amended by 1955 c.731 §12; 1961 c.445 §9; 1991 c.894 §2]

Source: Section 586.360 — Warehouseman required to receive grain for storage; reservation of space for local customers; load slips; warehouse receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors586.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 578.100 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 578 / Section 578.100
578.100 Acceptance of grants, donations and gifts
Status: in_force

The Oregon Wheat Commission may accept grants, donations and gifts of funds from any source for expenditure for any purposes consistent with this chapter which may be specified as a condition of any grant, donation or gift. [Amended by 1959 c.596 §38]

Source: Section 578.100 — Acceptance of grants, donations and gifts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors578.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.877 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.877
576.877 Disposition of moneys
Status: in_force

Moneys received on behalf of the Oregon Wine Board pursuant to ORS 473.030 (Tax on wines and malt beverages) (4) and 473.045 (Tax on sale or use of agricultural products used by wineries) shall be deposited into the account created by the board under ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) and are continuously appropriated to the board as provided in ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) , exclusively for use by the board in carrying out the provisions of ORS 576.850 (Definitions for ORS 576.850 to 576.877) to 576.877 (Disposition of moneys) . The board shall allocate a portion of the moneys received from sources other than fees toward research in enology and viticulture and toward promotion of the Oregon wine grape growing and wine making industries, including administrative costs associated with either category. [Formerly 576.775]

Source: Section 576.877 — Disposition of moneys; research and promotion , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 576.375 — OR Code / Title 47 / Chapter 576 / Section 576.375
576.375 Payment of commission moneys to authorized agent
Status: in_force

(1) Moneys a person collects or receives from the assessment levied under the authority of ORS 576.325 (Levy and collection of assessments) and other moneys a commodity commission receives must be paid to the authorized agent of the commission and promptly deposited into an account established by the commission in accordance with ORS 295.001 (Definitions for ORS 295.001 to 295.108) to 295.108 (State Treasurer rules) . All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the commission that makes the deposit for the purpose of carrying out the commission’s duties, functions and powers.

(2) Moneys may not be withdrawn from or paid out of the account except upon order of the commission, and upon checks or other orders upon such accounts signed by the secretary-treasurer or such other member of the commission as the commission designates and countersigned by such other member, officer or employee of the commission as the commission designates. The commission shall keep a receipt, voucher or other written record, showing clearly the nature and items covered by each check or other order.

(3) Subject to approval by the Director of Agriculture, a commission may invest moneys the commission collects or receives. Investments a commission makes are:

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

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

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

(4) Interest earned from any moneys a commission invests under subsection (3) of this section is available to the commission in a manner consistent with the commission’s annual budget. [1953 c.489 §22; 1959 c.596 §17; 1967 c.451 §25; 2003 c.604 §45; 2007 c.871 §29; 2010 c.101 §27; 2019 c.587 §51]

Source: Section 576.375 — Payment of commission moneys to authorized agent; financial transactions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).