ORS § 570.810 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.810
570.810 Invasive Species Control Account
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “invasive species” has the meaning given that term in ORS 570.755 (Definition of invasive species) .

(2) The Invasive Species Control Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Invasive Species Control Account shall be credited to the account. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Invasive Species Council for the purpose of carrying out this section.

(3) The Invasive Species Council may expend moneys from the account to provide funding for efforts by agencies, organizations and individuals to eradicate or control new infestations and infections of invasive species. The council shall adopt criteria and procedures for the funding of efforts to eradicate or control new infestations and infections of invasive species.

(4) Invasive species eradication and control effort costs that may be funded from the account include, but are not limited to, costs associated with:

(a) Surveys to delimit areas infested or infected by invasive species;

(b) Inspections;

(c) Enforcement actions;

(d) Diagnosis of infestation and infection problems;

(e) Rapid response planning and coordination;

(f) Administration;

(g) Eradication or control of infestations and infections;

(h) Treatment and disposal of infested or infected materials;

(i) Cleaning and disinfecting of infested or infected premises or vessels; and

(j) Payment of indemnity to owners of infested or infected materials destroyed under an eradication or control program.

(5) In addition to any costs described under subsection (4) of this section, if the State Department of Agriculture pays an administrative expense of the council related to the provision of funding from the account, account moneys may be expended to reimburse that administrative expense in an amount equal to the lesser of the actual expense paid by the department or 10 percent of the funding that was provided from the account. [2009 c.825 §2]

Source: Section 570.810 — Invasive Species Control Account; control effort funding; reimbursement of administrative expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.275 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.275
561.275 Inspecting premises and facilities of department licensees
Status: in_force

Insofar as it is necessary for the State Department of Agriculture in the enforcement and carrying out of the laws under its supervision or jurisdiction, the department may, during the normal business hours of the business being inspected, inspect premises, machinery, equipment and facilities of the places or businesses subject to or required to be licensed under such laws. [1967 c.437 §5]

Source: Section 561.275 — Inspecting premises and facilities of department licensees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.330 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.330
571.330 Laboratory testing
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A laboratory licensed by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission under ORS 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) and accredited by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 475C.560 (Laboratory accreditation) may test industrial hemp and industrial hemp commodities and products whether or not the industrial hemp or industrial hemp commodities or products were produced or processed by a licensee.

(b) An accredited independent testing laboratory that has been approved by the authority or the State Department of Agriculture may test industrial hemp and industrial hemp commodities and products whether or not the industrial hemp or industrial hemp commodities or products were produced or processed by a licensee.

(2) A person may not sell or transfer an industrial hemp commodity or product that is intended for human consumption and that was produced, processed or manufactured in this state unless the commodity or product is tested by a laboratory described in subsection (1) of this section to ensure that the commodity or product meets the requirements adopted by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 475C.544 (Testing standards and processes) (1)(a) and (b) for testing marijuana items and industrial hemp-derived vapor items and ORS 475C.544 (Testing standards and processes) (2) for testing cannabinoid edibles.

(3) Industrial hemp commodities or products that are intended for use in an inhalant delivery system, as defined in ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) , must meet the requirements of ORS 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) and 475C.600 (Definitions for ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) to 475C.648 (Authority of State Department of Agriculture, Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission for certain violations of ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) that apply to industrial hemp-derived vapor items as defined in ORS 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) and 475C.600 (Definitions for ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) .

(4) For purposes of this section, the department shall adopt rules:

(a) Establishing protocols for the testing of industrial hemp commodities and products; and

(b) Establishing procedures for determining batch sizes and for sampling industrial hemp commodities and products.

(5) This section does not apply to:

(a) Agricultural hemp seed;

(b) Seeds of the plant genus Cannabis within the plant family Cannabaceae that are incapable of germination;

(c) Products derived from seeds described in paragraph (b) of this subsection; or

(d) Other parts of industrial hemp that the department identifies by rule as exempt. [2016 c.71 §9; 2018 c.116 §11; 2021 c.351 §287; 2021 c.542 §29a; 2021 c.646 §13]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.330 — Laboratory testing; limitation on sales, transfers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.808 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.808
568.808 Taxing district to file legal description and map
Status: in_force

When a district is authorized to become a taxing district as provided in ORS 568.807 (Electors authorizing taxation) , the governing body of the district shall file a legal description and accurate map of the district with the Department of Revenue and the county assessor. The description and map shall satisfy the requirements of ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) , and that section shall thereafter apply to the district. [1981 c.918 §4]

Source: Section 568.808 — Taxing district to file legal description and map , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.355 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.355
567.355 Work east of Cascade Mountains
Status: in_force

The director of the Oregon experiment stations may conduct experimental and demonstration work in counties east of the Cascade Mountains for the purpose of securing and demonstrating more profitable wheat varieties, more profitable crops on lands now producing wheat and suitable grasses for grazing lands. Such work shall be conducted through grain and forage crop nurseries and by such means as the director deems proper.

Source: Section 567.355 — Work east of Cascade Mountains , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.554 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.554
568.554 District to submit program and work plans for department review
Status: in_force

Each conservation district shall submit to the State Department of Agriculture its proposed long-range program and annual work plans for review and comment. [1973 c.656 §20; 1981 c.92 §30]

Source: Section 568.554 — District to submit program and work plans for department review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.550 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.550
568.550 General powers of board of directors
Status: in_force

(1) The board of directors of a soil and water conservation district has the following powers:

(a) To secure surveys and investigations and do research relating to:

(A) The character of soil erosion;

(B) The character of floodwater and sediment damage;

(C) All phases of the conservation, development, utilization and disposal of water; and

(D) The preventive measures, control measures and improvements needed.

(b) To conduct demonstrational projects on lands within the district upon obtaining the consent of the owner and occupier of such lands.

(c) To carry out preventive and control measures on lands within the district upon obtaining the consent of the owner and occupier of those lands.

(d) To enter into written agreements with and, within the limits of appropriations duly made available to the board by law, to furnish financial or other aid to any governmental or nongovernmental agency or any owner or occupier of lands within the district, for the purpose of:

(A) Carrying on within the district soil erosion control and prevention operations, water quality improvement, watershed enhancement and improvement, fish and wildlife habitat management activities and other natural resource management activities; or

(B) Carrying out district responsibilities under ORS 541.898 (Oregon Plan described) , 568.225 (Policy) , 568.550 (General powers of board of directors) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) .

(e) To obtain options upon and to acquire by purchase, exchange, lease, gift, grant, bequest or devise any property, real or personal or rights or interests therein, to maintain, administer and improve any properties acquired, to receive income from such properties and to expend such income in carrying out the purposes and provisions of ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) , and to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any of its property or interests therein in furtherance of the purposes and the provisions of ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) .

(f) To borrow money and to mortgage personal property of the district as security for the borrowed money, if the district first gives notice of and holds a public hearing within the district to provide landowners with the opportunity to be heard. The State Department of Agriculture shall adopt rules specifying the manner for giving notice of a hearing under this subsection.

(g) To issue general obligation bonds of the district as provided in ORS 568.803 (General obligation bonds) .

(h) To make available, on such terms as the directors shall prescribe, to landowners or occupiers within the district, agricultural and engineering machinery and equipment, fertilizer, seeds, and seedlings and other material or equipment.

(i) To construct, operate and maintain such structures as may be necessary or convenient for performance of any of the operations authorized in ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) .

(j) To develop comprehensive plans and specifications for the conservation of soil resources and for the continued control and prevention of soil erosion within the district, and to publish such plans, specifications and information and bring them to the attention of owners and occupiers of lands within the district.

(k) To take over, by purchase, lease or otherwise, and to administer, any soil conservation, erosion control or erosion prevention project, or combination thereof, located within district boundaries undertaken by the United States or any of its agencies, or by this state or any of its agencies.

(L) To manage, as agent of the United States or any of its agencies, or of this state or any of its agencies, any soil conservation, erosion control or erosion prevention project, or combination thereof, within district boundaries.

(m) To act as agent for the United States or any of its agencies, in connection with the acquisition, construction, operation or administration of any soil conservation, erosion control or erosion prevention project, or combination thereof, within district boundaries.

(n) To accept donations, gifts and contributions in money, services, materials, or otherwise, from the United States or any of its agencies, or from this state or any of its agencies, and to use or expend such moneys, services, materials or other contributions in carrying on its operations.

(o) To sue and to be sued in the name of the district, to have a seal, which shall be judicially noticed, to have perpetual succession unless terminated as provided by law, to make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers, and to make, and from time to time amend or repeal, rules not inconsistent with ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) to carry into effect its purposes and powers.

(p) To purchase liability or indemnity insurance, in such amounts and containing such terms and conditions as the board believes necessary for the protection of directors, officers and employees of the district against claims incurred in the performance of official duties. The premiums for such insurance shall be paid out of moneys available for expenditure by the district.

(q) To place liens on real and personal property.

(r) To enter into written agreements with, coordinate activities with and provide assistance to landowners, managers and residents within the district and federal state and local governments, relating to natural resource issues, including but not limited to issues of:

(A) Agriculture and forestry;

(B) Economic development based on natural resources;

(C) Watershed management and ecosystem health;

(D) Invasive species;

(E) Alternative and renewable energy;

(F) Air quality;

(G) Animal waste and nutrient management;

(H) Carbon sequestration;

(I) Access to market-based services and certification;

(J) Fuel reduction and wildfire planning and management; and

(K) Preservation of agricultural, forestry and other lands.

(s) To conduct outreach and conservation education activities.

(t) To provide financial assistance, including but not limited to loans and grants to implement activities and projects authorized under ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) to 271.795 (Construction of Act) , 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) or 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) .

(u) To hold patents, trademarks and copyrights.

(v) To hold conservation easements under ORS 271.715 (Definitions for ORS 271.715 to 271.795) to 271.795 (Construction of Act) .

(2) As a condition to the extending of any benefits under ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) or 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) to lands, or the performance of work upon lands, the directors may require contributions in money, services, materials or otherwise to any operations conferring such benefits, and may require landowners or occupiers to enter into and perform such agreements or covenants as to the permanent use of such lands as will tend to prevent or control erosion thereon.

(3) In order to avoid duplication of activities under subsection (1)(a) of this section, the department may call upon other state and federal agencies for assistance and cooperation in their fields in accordance with memoranda of understanding to be signed by all cooperating agencies.

(4) A district may not adopt land use regulations under ORS chapter 197, 197A, 215 or 227. A district has the standing of an affected property owner to participate in public processes involving administrative rules, regulations, goals, guidelines, plans or other public body actions that may affect one or more properties within the district. [Amended by 1955 c.142 §16; 1957 c.603 §4; 1961 c.640 §3; 1973 c.656 §13; 1981 c.92 §29; 2005 c.22 §386; 2005 c.282 §1; 2009 c.220 §26]

Source: Section 568.550 — General powers of board of directors; erosion control covenants; interagency cooperation; land use regulations; department rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.192 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.192
561.192 Code of regulations
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture may from time to time revise and compile, in a code of regulations, all rules and regulations of a general character promulgated by the department.

(2) No substantive change may be made in revising the rules and regulations unless the department complies with the procedures required by law for the adoption or amendment of the particular rule or regulation. However, changes that are not of a substantive nature may be made without the procedures required by law for the adoption or amendment of rules and regulations by the department.

(3) The department shall print, publish and distribute the code of regulations in a convenient form. The code of regulations as published is prima facie evidence of the current rules and regulations of the department. [1955 c.76 §1; 1971 c.734 §26]

Source: Section 561.192 — Code of regulations; compilation and publication , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.215 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.215
567.215 Duties of those in charge of station
Status: in_force

Those having the experimental farm in charge shall:

(1) Secure seeds, from this and other countries of the world, of plants that are thought suitable for growth on dry lands, and observe and record the growth, yield and composition of the plants grown from seeds so secured.

(2) Investigate and determine the methods of soil treatment by which the soil water is best conserved.

(3) Investigate the possibilities of grazing on dry lands which have been seeded to different crops.

(4) Undertake such other experiments and demonstrations as are deemed advisable, having in view the reclamation of the dry or arid lands of the state.

Source: Section 567.215 — Duties of those in charge of station; experiments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.175 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.175
570.175 Procedure for abatement of public nuisance
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever any public nuisance as described in ORS 570.170 (Department to make inspections) exists at any place in the state on property of any owner upon whom notice has been served and who has failed or refused to abate such nuisance within the time and in the manner specified in such notice, or when any such nuisance exists on the property of a nonresident or on any property the owner of which cannot be served with notice in the manner provided in ORS 570.190 (Notices) , after diligent search within the county in which such nuisance exists, the State Department of Agriculture shall make a report to the district attorney of the county in which the nuisance exists, or if the nuisance exists on property which lies in two or more counties, to the district attorney of any of such counties, setting forth the description of the property upon which the nuisance exists and naming the pest or other condition which renders such property a nuisance. The district attorney shall prepare from such report and any other available information a petition to the circuit court of the county, signed in manner and form required for a complaint in a civil action, in which the property or premises sought to be declared a nuisance shall be described with reasonable certainty. The petition shall set forth the names of each owner, encumbrancer or other person interested in such property or premises so far as the same can be ascertained from the public records, and pray that the court enter an order declaring such premises or property a public nuisance and directing the abatement of such nuisance by destruction or otherwise.

(2) Such action shall be brought in the name of the State of Oregon by the Director of Agriculture in the official capacity of director and shall proceed as an action not triable by right to a jury.

(3) Service of summons shall be made in the manner provided for service of summons in a civil action; provided, that where service is had by publication, the period of publication required shall be shortened to once a week for two consecutive weeks, and such service by publication is deemed complete upon the expiration of 21 days from and after the date of the first publication of such notice. The person or persons so served by publication shall appear and answer within 31 days from the date of the first publication of such notice.

(4) The court may, upon the application of any party, or upon its own motion, and for reasonable cause, adjourn the proceedings from time to time, and may order new or further notice to be given to any party whose interest may be affected.

(5) At the time and place appointed for hearing the petition, or to which the hearing may have been adjourned, if the court has satisfactory proof that all parties interested in the property or premises have been duly served with notice as prescribed in this section, and further satisfied by competent proof that the conditions of such premises or property warrant its being declared a public nuisance, it shall enter an order condemning such property as a public nuisance and directing that the owner or other person ordered by the court shall destroy such property or abate such nuisance in such other manner as the court shall direct. If the nuisance is abated by any person other than the owner, then in the order of the court directing the abatement of the nuisance the court shall further order that an accurate account of the cost and expense necessary to the abatement be kept and a report made to the court within five days after the completion of the abatement of the nuisance. The report shall be in writing, verified by the one making it and shall be served and filed as a cost bill in a civil action. Objections to the statement, if any, shall be made, served, filed and determined as objections to a cost bill in a civil action. The judgment which orders the abatement of a nuisance shall also provide that the owner or owners of the property upon which the nuisance exists pay the expense of abating the nuisance, that it shall be a judgment lien on the property prior to all other liens and, if not paid within 60 days after the statement of expense is filed, execution may issue. [Amended by 1979 c.284 §174]

Source: Section 570.175 — Procedure for abatement of public nuisance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.410 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.410
571.410 Required declaration of vacancy of producer, processor office
Status: in_force

The Director of Agriculture shall immediately declare the office of a member of the Oregon Hemp Commission who is a producer or processor vacant if the director finds that:

(1) The member is no longer actively engaged in hemp production or processing;

(2) The member has become a resident of another state; or

(3) The member is otherwise unable to perform the duties of the office. [2021 c.216 §6]

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

Source: Section 571.410 — Required declaration of vacancy of producer, processor office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.306 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.306
571.306 Transport, receipt of industrial hemp, certain industrial hemp commodities or products
Status: in_force

(1) A person licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) may, within the boundaries of this state, transport to or receive from:

(a) A person licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) or a laboratory licensed under ORS 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) industrial hemp or an industrial hemp commodity that contains no more tetrahydrocannabinol than allowed by the State Department of Agriculture by rule if the industrial hemp or industrial hemp used in the industrial hemp commodity originated from a crop inspected under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) (7) that was found to not contain an average tetrahydrocannabinol concentration exceeding the concentration specified by the department by rule.

(b) A person licensed under ORS 475C.085 (Processor license) , 475C.093 (Wholesale license) or 475C.097 (Retail license) industrial hemp or an industrial hemp commodity or product that contains no more tetrahydrocannabinol than allowed by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission by rule if the industrial hemp or industrial hemp used in the industrial hemp commodity or product originated from a crop inspected under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) (7) that was found to not contain an average tetrahydrocannabinol concentration exceeding the concentration specified by the department by rule.

(2) Industrial hemp or an industrial hemp commodity or product transported or received as described in this section may not be considered a “marijuana item.” [2021 c.542 §16a]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.306 — Transport, receipt of industrial hemp, certain industrial hemp commodities or products , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.450 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.450
570.450 Rapeseed control areas
Status: repealed

The State Department of Agriculture may establish control areas for the production of rapeseed as provided in ORS 570.405 (Department may establish control areas) . The department may appoint advisory boards to advise and counsel the department on the boundaries of the control areas, the type of rapeseed species and varieties which may be produced in the various control areas and the enforcement of control area orders. [1989 c.287 §2]

Note: Sections 1 to 4, chapter 370, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 1. (1) As used in this section:

(a) “Canola” means plants of the genus Brassica:

(A) In which seeds having a high oil content are the primary economically valuable product; and

(B) That have a high erucic acid content suitable for industrial uses or a low erucic acid content suitable for edible oils.

(b) “Willamette Valley Protected District” means the area encompassed within a rectangle formed by the point in Tillamook County that is the northwest corner of township 1 north, range 6 west, the point in Multnomah County that is the most northeastern point of township 1 north, range 2 east within Oregon, the point in Lane County that is the southeast corner of township 19 south, range 2 east and the point in Lane County that is the southwest corner of township 19 south, range 6 west.

(2) A person growing canola within the Willamette Valley Protected District must receive prior approval by license from the State Department of Agriculture.

(3) The department may:

(a) Authorize a person to grow canola within the Willamette Valley Protected District only in a manner determined to be compatible with the growing of other crops, including but not limited to the maintenance of isolation distances between canola and other crops that equal or exceed the industry-recommended isolation distance between specialty seed crops of the genus Brassica and other crops.

(b) Authorize canola production within the Willamette Valley Protected District, not to exceed 500 acres per year.

(4) The department may assess a civil penalty, not to exceed $25,000, against a person that violates subsection (2) of this section or the terms of a license issued under this section. [2023 c.370 §1]

Sec. 2. The Legislative Assembly intends that if this 2023 Act becomes law after July 1, 2023, section 1 of this 2023 Act operates retroactively to July 1, 2023. All canola planted within the Willamette Valley Protected District after July 1, 2023, and prior to the effective date of this 2023 Act [July 18, 2023] is subject to the requirements set forth in section 1 of this 2023 Act. Any lawful action described in section 1 of this 2023 Act that is taken by the State Department of Agriculture after July 1, 2023, and prior to the effective date of this 2023 Act is hereby ratified and approved. [2023 c.370 §2]

Sec. 3. (1) As used in this section, “canola” and “Willamette Valley Protected District” have the meanings given those terms in section 1 of this 2023 Act.

(2) On or before September 30, 2023, the State Department of Agriculture shall report, in the manner prescribed in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , to a committee or interim committee of the House of Representatives related to agriculture on recommendations for legislation to establish a program that identifies fields in the Willamette Valley Protected District that produce seed crops of the genus Brassica in order to mitigate conflicts related to the production of seed crops of the genus Brassica.

(3) The report may include, but need not be limited to:

(a) A discussion of a pinning map of the production of seed crops of the genus Brassica in the Willamette Valley Protected District that is operated by the department and accessible to the public, including a discussion of the potential costs for the implementation and ongoing management of the pinning map.

(b) Recommendations for geographic or acreage limitations on the production of seed crops of the genus Brassica in the Willamette Valley Protected District.

(c) Any changes to provisions of law, or new provisions of law, including provisions concerning the department’s authority, that are needed to implement the recommendations.

(4) To help inform the report, the department shall convene a work group of relevant stakeholders, including, but not limited to:

(a) Organic, specialty and other producers of seed crops of the genus Brassica;

(b) Canola growers; and

(c) Subject matter experts connected to research and technical assistance at Oregon State University. [2023 c.370 §3]

Sec. 4. Sections 1 and 3 of this 2023 Act are repealed on July 1, 2024. [2023 c.370 §4]

Source: Section 570.450 — Rapeseed control areas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.271 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.271
565.271 Initiation of proceedings for replacement of county fair board by fair district
Status: in_force

If the order issued by a county court under ORS 565.265 (Abolishment of county fair board) authorizes the formation of a fair district to replace the county fair board, the county court, before the abolition of the county fair board, shall initiate the formation of the fair district by order as provided in ORS 198.835 (Order for formation of district in single county) . After initiation of formation proceedings as provided in this section, a fair district may be created as provided in ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) and 565.275 (Fair district) . [1999 c.681 §5]

Source: Section 565.271 — Initiation of proceedings for replacement of county fair board by fair district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.150 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.150
561.150 Department of Agriculture Account
Status: in_force

(1) All unexpended funds that are available to the State Department of Agriculture for its use in carrying out its duties as prescribed by law and for any other purpose shall be a part of the General Fund of the state and shall be credited to a fund to be known as the Department of Agriculture Account except for:

(a) Funds to be expended for the extermination of predatory animals under the provisions of ORS chapter 610;

(b) Moneys received by the department from the sale of skins of predatory animals as provided in ORS 610.040 (Money from sale of skins) ; and

(c) Moneys received by the department that are subject to ORS 561.144 (Department of Agriculture Service Fund) .

(2) All appropriations, fees, penalties and other moneys received by the department or credited to its use from the State Treasury, except the funds named in subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section and money required by law to be placed therein, shall be placed in the General Fund and credited to the Department of Agriculture Account.

(3) All fees, penalties and other moneys received by the department shall be turned over to the State Treasurer not later than the 10th day of the calendar month next succeeding their receipt by the department.

(4) All moneys without respect to their sources, credited to either the Department of Agriculture Account or the Department of Agriculture Service Fund shall be available for the payment of any and all the expenses of the department, excepting those incurred in connection with the extermination of predatory animals.

(5) The Director of Agriculture shall keep a record of all moneys deposited in the Department of Agriculture Account and the Department of Agriculture Service Fund. Such record shall indicate the source from which the moneys are derived and name the individual departmental activity against which each withdrawal is charged. [Amended by 1979 c.499 §2; 1999 c.59 §176; 2011 c.597 §231]

Source: Section 561.150 — Department of Agriculture Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.075 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.075
561.075 Reports to director
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Agriculture may call for such reports, statistics and information as the director may desire, from time to time, from any division chief or employee of the State Department of Agriculture.

(2) The director may, from time to time, cause to be published and distributed to the public in pamphlet form, or such other form as the director may deem best, such information as the director may judge to be of assistance in carrying on any of the work or purposes for the administration or for the carrying on of which the department is established.

(3) All printing of such reports, pamphlets or other literature shall be done by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(4) Unless otherwise provided by law, the State Department of Agriculture may establish charges for any publication produced by it as authorized by subsection (2) of this section. Such charges shall be in amounts sufficient to cover the costs of preparation, printing, mailing and handling of each publication. [Formerly 561.180]

Source: Section 561.075 — Reports to director; publications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.525 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.525
571.525 License required to operate as grower
Status: in_force

No person shall operate as a grower without first obtaining a license therefor from the State Department of Agriculture. [1985 c.197 §5]

Source: Section 571.525 — License required to operate as grower , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.010 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.010
561.010 Department created
Status: in_force

There is created a department of the government of this state to be known as the State Department of Agriculture. The executive officer of the department shall be the Director of Agriculture who shall execute all matters pertaining to the department, subject to policy direction by the State Board of Agriculture. The director shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) , and shall serve during the pleasure of the Governor. [Amended by 1959 c.639 §3; 1973 c.792 §24; 1977 c.198 §1]

Source: Section 561.010 — Department created; director, appointment, confirmation and term , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.555 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.555
571.555 Issuance of shipping permit numbers
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall issue a shipping permit number to any qualified licensee who requests or requires one. Such number shall be the same as the license number and so designated on the license.

(2) The shipping permit number shall accompany all shipments and deliveries of Christmas tree stock. [1985 c.197 §11; 1989 c.561 §6]

Source: Section 571.555 — Issuance of shipping permit numbers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.462 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.462
571.462 Penalty for delayed payment of assessment
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the penalties prescribed in ORS 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) , a person who delays transmittal of funds beyond the time set by the Oregon Hemp Commission shall pay a penalty of 10 percent of the amount due and one and one-half percent interest per month on the unpaid balance of the assessment.

(2) The commission may waive the penalty and interest described in subsection (1) of this section upon a showing of good cause, as determined by the commission by rule.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if an assessment is collected pursuant to a federal marketing order or agreement, the commission may establish a penalty or interest rate that is consistent with the federal marketing order or agreement. [2021 c.216 §23]

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

Source: Section 571.462 — Penalty for delayed payment of assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.430 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.430
561.430 Deposit or bond to secure payment
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture may require any person to whom it has furnished or may furnish services or materials on credit to deposit and keep on deposit with the department a sum equal to an amount which the department estimates may be due for services or materials to be rendered for a period of three months.

(2) The department may, in lieu of such deposit, accept a bond to secure payment for services or materials to be furnished. The deposit or posting of the bond shall not relieve the person from making payments as required by law or by ORS 561.410 (Department’s granting of credit) .

(3) If such person files a written statement with the department that services or materials of the department are no longer required, the department, upon receipt of all payments due, shall refund to the person all deposits remaining to the person’s credit and shall cancel any bond given under this section. [1959 c.229 §5]

Source: Section 561.430 — Deposit or bond to secure payment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.435 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.435
569.435 Dissolution of weed control district
Status: in_force

If in the judgment of the court the enforcement of ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) in any county which has been declared a weed control district seems impracticable or likely to work injury to the people of the district, it may after a hearing declare that such weed control district no longer exists. Any special weed control district shall be declared terminated by the county court when a majority of landowners in the district, by petition or by public hearing state that they desire such district terminated for any weeds declared noxious in the district. Any moneys remaining in any fund for weed control shall, after the termination of the district, be credited to the general fund of the county. [Formerly 570.565]

Source: Section 569.435 — Dissolution of weed control district; disposition of funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.441 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.441
571.441 Commission employees not subject to state personnel compensation plans
Status: in_force

(1) Wages or salaries of employees of the Oregon Hemp 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 provided or obtained by the department 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 for the commission. The department shall establish the amount of the assessment or fee by rule. [2021 c.216 §16]

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

Source: Section 571.441 — 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/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.440 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.440
568.440 District legally formed
Status: in_force

In any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of, or relating to, any contract, proceeding or action of a soil and water conservation district, the district shall be deemed to have been formed in accordance with ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) upon proof of the issuance by the Secretary of State of the certificate provided for in ORS 568.420 (Certificate of formation) or 568.555 (Name of district may be changed) . A copy of such certificate certified by the Secretary of State shall be admissible in evidence in any such suit, action or proceedings and shall be proof of the filing and contents of the certificate. [Amended by 1983 c.740 §219; 2009 c.220 §13]

Source: Section 568.440 — District legally formed; certificate as evidence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.190 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.190
570.190 Notices
Status: in_force

(1) All notices provided for in ORS 570.140 (Shipment found to contain plant pest) to 570.190 (Notices) shall be served upon each owner of the infected or infested premises or chattel, or upon the owner of each, if the premises and chattel are under different ownership. Service shall be made in the following manner:

(a) If the owners are individuals and can with reasonable diligence be found within the county where the infested or infected premises or chattel are, notice shall be served upon one or more of the owners personally, by delivering a copy of the notice certified by the officer making the inspection.

(b) If the owner is a corporation, by delivery of a certified copy to the president or other head of the corporation or to a secretary, cashier or managing agent, or if none of the officers of the corporation can with reasonable diligence be found within the county:

(A) By delivery of a certified copy to any clerk or agent of the corporation who may with reasonable diligence be found within the county; or

(B) If no person described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is found, by mailing a certified copy to the principal office of the corporation or to any person authorized to accept legal service for the corporation.

(c) If the owner is a minor under the age of 14 years:

(A) To the minor’s father, mother or guardian; or

(B) If no father, mother or guardian of the minor is found within the county, then to any person:

(i) Having the care or control of the minor;

(ii) With whom the minor resides; or

(iii) In whose service the minor is employed.

(d) If the owner is a person judicially declared to be of unsound mind, or incapable of conducting the affairs of the person, and for whom a guardian has been appointed, on the guardian.

(e) If any owner is a resident of the county and personal service of the notice cannot, with diligence, be had, personal service may be made on some person of the family, above the age of 14 years, at the residence or usual place of abode of the owner.

(f) If a notice cannot with reasonable diligence be served as provided in this section, the notice shall be posted by any person qualified to make personal service of the notice in a conspicuous place on the infected or infested premises, or on the premises or conveyance containing the infected or infested chattel.

(2) A notice may be served by any representative of the State Department of Agriculture, or by a sheriff or deputies of the sheriff. The notice shall state the spray to be used or the treatment to be applied for the eradication of insects or other plant pests or the eggs, larvae or pupae of insects or other plant pests. The treatment may include the destruction of infested or infected articles, if destruction is necessary in the judgment of the person inspecting the articles under the authority conferred by law.

(3) For the purposes of ORS 570.130 (Shipments marked to indicate place of origin) to 570.190 (Notices) any reputed owner shall be considered as the owner of any infected or infested premises or chattel. [Amended by 2015 c.203 §13]

Source: Section 570.190 — Notices; manner of service; persons authorized to make service; reputed owner considered owner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.515 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.515
567.515 Biennial report
Status: in_force

Oregon State University shall cause to be prepared and published at least once every two years a full and complete report of the work undertaken and accomplished by the station. The reports shall be distributed free of charge. The cost of such publication and distribution shall be deemed a part of the general expenses of the station. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §200]

Source: Section 567.515 — Biennial report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.520 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.520
567.520 Cooperation with federal government
Status: in_force

Oregon State University may cooperate in work in any special field of the station with the federal government or any department, bureau or office thereof, and may enter into any necessary agreement therefor with said government, department, bureau or office. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §201]

Source: Section 567.520 — Cooperation with federal government , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.005 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.005
571.005 Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230
Status: in_force

Unless the context requires otherwise, as used in ORS 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) to 571.230 (Disposition and use of moneys received) :

(1) “Agent” means any person only soliciting orders in this state for the purchase or sale of nursery stock for any principal who is not licensed under ORS 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) to 571.230 (Disposition and use of moneys received) and 571.991 (Penalties for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) .

(2) “Dealer”:

(a) Means any person who deals in, sells, handles, consigns or accepts on consignment, imports, stores, displays or advertises nursery stock which the person has not grown.

(b) Does not mean a person whose business is located out of state and who imports and sells such nursery stock not grown in Oregon into this state and who only solicits such nursery stock sales through salesmen or representatives or by mail or advertisement. Such person to be exempt as a dealer must not own, lease, control or maintain buildings, warehouses or any location or place in Oregon in which or through which such nursery stock is stored, sold, offered for sale or held for sale or delivered therefrom. The nursery stock must be shipped direct from the out-of-state location or place of business to the grower, wholesaler, retailer or ultimate consumer or user in Oregon.

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

(4) “Grower” means any person who grows nursery stock.

(5) “Nursery stock” includes all botanically classified plants or any part thereof, such as floral stock, herbaceous plants, bulbs, buds, corms, culms, roots, scions, grafts, cuttings, fruit pits, seeds of fruits, forest and ornamental trees and shrubs, berry plants, and all trees, shrubs and vines and plants collected in the wild that are grown or kept for propagation or sale. “Nursery stock” does not include:

(a) Field and forage crops.

(b) The seeds of grasses, cereal grains, vegetable crops and flowers.

(c) The bulbs and tubers of vegetable crops.

(d) Any vegetable or fruit used for food or feed.

(e) Cut flowers, unless stems or other portions thereof are intended for propagation.

(6) “Person” includes but is not limited to each branch store or place of business in which or at which the business of the dealer or grower is conducted and each member of a cooperative association.

(7) “Sell” or “sale” means to offer, expose or hold for sale, have for the purpose of sale, or to solicit orders for sale, or to deliver, distribute, exchange, furnish or supply. [1963 c.461 §1; 1977 c.638 §1]

Source: Section 571.005 — Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.600 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.600
571.600 Definitions for ORS 571.605 to 571.620
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 571.605 (Economic development assistance) to 571.620 (Identification and mapping of marketable stands) :

(1) “Business development project” has the meaning given that term in ORS 285B.050 (Definitions for ORS 285B.050 to 285B.098) .

(2) “Western juniper” means trees of the species Juniperus occidentalis. [2015 c.636 §1]

Note: 571.600 (Definitions for ORS 571.605 to 571.620) to 571.625 (Western Juniper Industry Fund) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 571 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 571.600 — Definitions for ORS 571.605 to 571.620 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.309 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.309
571.309 Industrial hemp product concentration, serving standards
Status: in_force

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, in consultation with the State Department of Agriculture, shall adopt rules to establish:

(1) The maximum concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol permitted in a single serving of an industrial hemp product;

(2) The maximum concentration of any other cannabinoid, adult use cannabinoid or artificially derived cannabinoid that is permitted in a single serving of an industrial hemp product; and

(3) The number of servings that are permitted in a package of industrial hemp products. [2021 c.542 §17]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.309 — Industrial hemp product concentration, serving standards; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.147 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.147
571.147 Department audit of books and records of licensees
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture is authorized to audit the books and records of applicants or licensees, as it deems necessary, in order to insure compliance with ORS 571.057 (License application) . Such audit may be made at the applicant’s or licensee’s place of business during normal business hours, upon three days’ notice from the department.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS chapter 183, failure by a licensee to allow such audit shall automatically suspend the license of the licensee until the audit is performed and any additional fee and penalty found to be due is paid to the department. [1971 c.756 §7]

Source: Section 571.147 — Department audit of books and records of licensees; suspension of license for failure to submit to audit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.060 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.060
561.060 Salaries and bonds of employees
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Agriculture shall execute bonds to the State of Oregon in the penal sum of $20,000, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of director.

(2) Subject to any applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law, the chiefs of divisions and other employees of the State Department of Agriculture shall receive such salaries and wages as the director determines.

(3) The chiefs of divisions and other employees of the department designated by the director shall execute bonds to the state, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their duties, in such amounts as the director determines. [Amended by 1959 c.639 §8]

Source: Section 561.060 — Salaries and bonds of employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.915 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.915
568.915 Entry upon land
Status: in_force

(1) After making a reasonable attempt to notify the landowner, the State Department of Agriculture or a designee of the department may enter any lands within the area subject to a water quality management plan for the purpose of determining:

(a) Those actions that may be required of landowners under ORS 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) or rules adopted under ORS 568.912 (Management plan rules) ; and

(b) Whether the landowner is carrying out the required actions.

(2) The State Department of Agriculture, or a designee of the State Department of Agriculture, shall periodically, and in no event less than once biennially, consult with the Department of Justice to ensure that the actions of the State Department of Agriculture taken under this section are consistent with section 9, Article I of the Oregon Constitution, and the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

(3) Prior to general initiation of inspections in an agricultural water quality management area for compliance with rules adopted under ORS 568.912 (Management plan rules) , the department shall implement a process to notify the affected landowners within the boundaries of the area of any requirements that may by rule apply to landowners in the area. [1993 c.263 §6; 1997 c.657 §1; 2001 c.442 §2; 2001 c.594 §3]

Source: Section 568.915 — Entry upon land; purpose; consultation with Department of Justice; notice to landowners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.575 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.575
567.575 Disposition of revenues
Status: in_force

All revenues derived from the land and experiment station not necessarily used in connection with the experiment station may be used by Oregon State University in the improvement of the property referred to in this section and ORS 567.580 (Station management and control) in repairing structures thereon, for the use and benefit of the experiment station generally and for conducting agricultural experiments in eastern Oregon and not otherwise. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §202]

Source: Section 567.575 — Disposition of revenues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.315 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.315
561.315 Publication of product test reports
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of this section:

(a) “Product” means any animal, agricultural product or commodity, or any article of human or animal food, chemical or other matter that is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the State Department of Agriculture.

(b) “Test” means an analytical, chemical or microbiological test, or any other similar test or analysis performed by the department laboratories.

(2) Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, the department at least quarterly shall publish or distribute information, statistics, reports or the results of its tests of products, which show a violation of or noncompliance with a law, standard or regulation.

(3) The department shall make available a copy of the results of any test performed on a product to the owner or the person in possession of the tested product. [1969 c.131 §2]

Source: Section 561.315 — Publication of product test reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.445 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.445
565.445 County Fair Account
Status: in_force

(1) The County Fair Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(2) The account shall consist of moneys allocated under ORS 565.447 (Lottery proceeds allocation to County Fair Account) .

(3) On the first business day of each calendar year the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall disburse the moneys in the County Fair Account to the county fair boards in equal shares. [1969 c.298 §11; 1971 c.595 §1; 1979 c.844 §2; 1989 c.463 §1; 2001 c.916 §4; 2003 c.517 §3; 2013 c.722 §10]

Source: Section 565.445 — County Fair Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.615 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.615
569.615 Duties of board
Status: in_force

The State Weed Board shall:

(1) Act in conjunction with the State Department of Agriculture to identify those weeds growing in this state that represent the greatest public menace and establish those weeds as the top priority for action by weed control programs in this state.

(2) Assist the Director of Agriculture in allocating moneys made available to the State Department of Agriculture for the payment of weed control expenses to weed control programs conducted in the various counties on the basis of the plan implemented under ORS 569.620 (Implementation of weed control effort improvement plan) .

(3) Help the department to coordinate the weed control program efforts of the various counties and advise the director in performing weed control duties, functions and powers assigned to the State Department of Agriculture. [Formerly 561.680]

Source: Section 569.615 — Duties of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.465 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.465
571.465 Penalty for failure to pay assessment
Status: in_force

(1) If a person responsible for the transmittal of assessment moneys to the Oregon Hemp Commission fails to relinquish assessment moneys collected, the person shall pay an amount equal to twice the amount of the unrelinquished assessment moneys.

(2) The 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 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

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

(4) If the commission obtains a favorable judgment in an action or suit under subsection (2) of this section, the court shall award to the commission costs and reasonable attorney fees. [2021 c.216 §24]

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

Source: Section 571.465 — Penalty for failure to pay assessment; civil action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.459 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.459
571.459 Requirement to maintain records
Status: in_force

(1) A person required to pay or collect an assessment on hemp under ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) shall maintain accurate records sufficient to enable the Oregon Hemp 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 the 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 the 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. [2021 c.216 §22]

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

Source: Section 571.459 — Requirement to maintain records; Oregon Hemp Commission authority to inspect records, issue subpoenas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.378 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.378
561.378 State Board of Agriculture report
Status: in_force

The State Board of Agriculture shall report as provided in ORS 192.230 (Definitions for ORS 192.235 to 192.245) to 192.250 (Director of Oregon Department of Administrative Services to report to legislature on ORS 192.230 to 192.250) on a biennial basis to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly regarding the status of the agricultural industry in this state. [2005 c.24 §2]

Note: See note under 561.376 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 561.378 — State Board of Agriculture report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.600 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.600
568.600 Legal counsel
Status: in_force

(1) The directors may call upon the Attorney General for such legal services as they may require, or may employ their own counsel.

(2) The directors may delegate to their chairperson or to one or more directors such powers and duties as they deem proper.

(3) The directors shall make available to the State Department of Agriculture all records and information pertaining to the district and shall assist the department in carrying out its recommendations. [Amended by 1981 c.92 §33]

Source: Section 568.600 — Legal counsel; delegation of powers; assistance to department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.456 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.456
565.456 State Fair Council
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fair Council is established as a public corporation and shall exercise and carry out all powers, rights and privileges that are expressly conferred upon the council, are implied by law or are incident to such powers, rights and privileges. The council is an independent public corporation with a statewide mission and purposes and without territorial boundaries. The council is a governmental entity performing governmental functions and exercising governmental powers but, except as otherwise provided by law, is not a unit of local or municipal government or a state agency for purposes of state statutes or constitutional provisions.

(2) Unless otherwise provided by law, the council is not subject to ORS chapter 182, 183, 240, 270, 273, 276, 279A, 279B, 279C, 283, 291, 292 or 293 or ORS 35.550 (Definitions for ORS 35.550 to 35.575) to 35.575 (Precondemnation compensation not required) , 183.710 (Definitions for ORS 183.710 to 183.730) to 183.730 (Review of rule by Oregon Sunshine Committee) , 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) , 183.750 (State agency required to prepare public writings in readable form) , 190.430 (Attorney General to review agreements) , 190.490 (Approval of agreement by Attorney General) , 200.035 (Notice to Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity) , 236.605 (Definitions for ORS 236.605 to 236.640) to 236.640 (Reemployment right of employee at end of cooperation agreement) , 243.303 (Local government authority to make health care insurance coverage available to retired officers and employees, spouses and children) , 243.305 (Policy of affirmative action and fair and equal employment opportunities and advancement) , 243.315 (Director of Affirmative Action) , 243.696 (Bargaining representatives for executive department state agencies, judicial department and legislative department) , 243.853 (“Public employee” defined) to 243.855 (Reimbursement to public employer) , 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) , 282.010 (Definitions for ORS 282.010 to 282.150) to 282.150 (Printing inaugural address of Governor) , 291.050 (Definitions for ORS 291.050 to 291.060) to 291.060 (Report of fees to Legislative Assembly) or 656.017 (Employer required to pay compensation and perform other duties) (2).

(3) The mission and purposes of the council are:

(a) To conduct a state fair to be known as the Oregon State Fair for the education and entertainment of Oregon residents and for the promotion, preservation, growth and prosperity of the industries and interests traditionally represented in state fair activities such as agriculture, stock raising, horticulture, youth group involvement in agricultural, stock-raising and horticultural activities, viticulture, manufacturing, metal fabrication, technology and artistic, creative and cultural pursuits; and

(b) To promote Oregon tourism related to the Oregon State Fair and fairground properties and facilities, and promote and further the preservation, growth and prosperity of other industries and activities important to the state economy by conducting the Oregon State Fair and using fairground properties and facilities.

(4) To help fulfill the council’s mission and purposes, the council shall encourage residents in all parts of this state to participate in or attend the Oregon State Fair. The council may take any necessary or expedient actions to ensure that fairground properties and facilities are adequate and in good repair. The council shall operate the fairground properties and facilities as an exposition center, encourage the full utilization of the properties and facilities for revenue generation and make expenditures for the construction, repair, remodeling, maintenance, insurance and other needs of the fairground properties and facilities. Subject to any limitations established under this chapter, the council may take other actions the council deems necessary or expedient to ensure the financial viability of the Oregon State Fair and the exposition center or to promote the Oregon State Fair, Oregon tourism and other industries related to fairground business operations or fairground properties and facilities. [2013 c.492 §3; 2015 c.158 §34]

Source: Section 565.456 — State Fair Council; mission and purposes of council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.495 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.495
568.495 Disposition of district assets
Status: in_force

(1) If a soil and water conservation district that is being dissolved has tax levying authority, the board of trustees for the district shall turn over to the county treasurer any surplus moneys remaining to the credit of the district after payment of the indebtedness of the district. If the assets of the district are insufficient to pay the indebtedness, the board of trustees shall levy taxes, within the limits of the authority of the district, for the liquidation of the indebtedness.

(2) In each year that the county receives surplus moneys to the credit of a district described in subsection (1) of this section, the county assessor shall certify any moneys in the district account on June 30, except moneys not in excess of $6,000 that the county retains for administration. The certified moneys shall be disposed of in one of the following manners, as selected by the county assessor:

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 310.105 (Rate adjustments to reflect nontimber offsets) , the moneys may be offset against that portion of the levies of taxing units levied against the property values of property within the dissolved district. The Department of Revenue shall adopt rules further defining the method of offset. If the moneys are offset as provided under this paragraph, the moneys shall be distributed to each taxing unit in the amount of that taxing unit’s offset.

(b) The amount may be credited to each property appearing on the tax roll for the year for which the credit applies within the dissolved district on the basis of current assessed value. If the certified moneys are distributed under this paragraph, the moneys shall be deposited in the unsegregated tax collections account established under ORS 311.385 (Deposit of property tax moneys in unsegregated tax collections account) and distributed in the same manner as other moneys in that account. The Department of Revenue shall adopt rules further defining the method to be used to credit the amount.

(3) If a district that is being dissolved does not have tax levying authority, the board of trustees shall turn over to the State Department of Agriculture any surplus moneys remaining to the credit of the district after payment of the indebtedness of the district. If the assets of the district are insufficient to pay the indebtedness, the board of trustees shall determine whether any of the indebtedness is given priority by law over other indebtedness. The board of trustees shall apply the assets of the district first to the payment of indebtedness that is given priority by law over other indebtedness. If any assets remain after the payment of indebtedness that is given priority by law, the board of trustees shall apply the assets to the payment of a uniform percentage of each remaining indebtedness.

(4) The board of trustees may transfer any district assets, other than moneys, available after the payment of all district indebtedness to the State Department of Agriculture or to another soil and water conservation district. [2009 c.220 §20]

Source: Section 568.495 — Disposition of district assets; insolvency; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.555 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.555
568.555 Name of district may be changed
Status: in_force

Upon approval by the State Department of Agriculture, the directors of a soil and water conservation district may submit to the Secretary of State a proposed new name for the district. If the proposed new name is not identical with that of any other soil and water conservation district of this state or so nearly similar as to lead to confusion or uncertainty, the Secretary of State shall make the change in names on the appropriate records in the office of the secretary, and shall record and issue to the directors a new certificate of formation for the district containing the new name. If the proposed new name does not satisfy such requirement, the Secretary of State shall so notify the directors, who may submit a new name which does satisfy such requirement. [1955 c.142 §2; 1981 c.92 §31; 2009 c.220 §27]

Source: Section 568.555 — Name of district may be changed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.930 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.930
568.930 Agricultural activities subject to plan requirements
Status: in_force

(1) Landowners shall conduct all agricultural activities on agricultural lands within the boundaries of an area subject to a water quality management plan in full compliance with the rules implementing the plan and with all the rules and standards of the Environmental Quality Commission relating to water pollution control. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, any violation of those rules or standards shall be subject to all remedies and sanctions available to the Department of Environmental Quality or the Environmental Quality Commission.

(2) The State Department of Agriculture and the State Board of Agriculture shall consult with the Department of Environmental Quality or the Environmental Quality Commission in the adoption and review of water quality management plans and in the adoption of rules to implement the plans.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Environmental Quality Commission may petition the State Department of Agriculture for a review of part or all of any water quality management plan and rules implementing the plan. The petition must allege with reasonable specificity that the plan or the rules are not adequate to achieve compliance with applicable state and federal water quality standards.

(b) The State Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the State Board of Agriculture, shall complete its review of a petition submitted under paragraph (a) of this subsection within 90 days of the date of the filing of the petition for review. The State Department of Agriculture may not terminate the review without the concurrence of the Environmental Quality Commission unless the department initiates revisions to the rules implementing the water quality management plan that address the issues raised by the Environmental Quality Commission. If the State Department of Agriculture adopts any revisions in response to a petition by the Environmental Quality Commission, the department shall adopt the revisions not later than two years from the date the Environmental Quality Commission submits the petition, unless the department, with the concurrence of the Environmental Quality Commission, finds that special circumstances require additional time.

(4) A water quality management plan and rules implementing the plan that pertain to a ground water management area shall be subject to the coordination requirements of ORS 468B.162 (Coordination of ground water activities) . [1993 c.263 §13; 1999 c.59 §179; 2001 c.594 §6]

Source: Section 568.930 — Agricultural activities subject to plan requirements; consultation with Environmental Quality Commission; review and revision of plans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.300 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.300
568.300 Petition for formation of district
Status: in_force

(1) Any 25 or more landowners or the owners of more than 70 percent of the acres of land lying within the limits of the territory proposed to be organized into a district may file a petition with the State Department of Agriculture asking that a soil and water conservation district be formed to function in the territory described in the petition. Such petition shall set forth:

(a) The proposed name of the district.

(b) That there is need, in the interest of the general welfare, for a soil and water conservation district to function in the territory described in the petition.

(c) A description of the territory proposed to be organized as a district. A description is sufficient if generally accurate and need not be given by metes and bounds or by legal subdivision.

(d) A request that the department duly define the boundaries for the district, that a referendum be held within the territory so defined on the question of the formation of a district in such territory, and that the department determine that a district be formed.

(2) If more than one petition is filed covering parts of the same territory, the department may consolidate all or any such petitions. [Amended by 1981 c.92 §7; 2009 c.220 §3]

Source: Section 568.300 — Petition for formation of district; contents; consolidation of petitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.415 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.415
569.415 Payment for work
Status: in_force

If within 10 days from the date of filing and docketing the lien as provided in ORS 569.400 (Refusal or failure to control weeds) and 569.410 (Statement to be entered on lien docket) , no objections have been filed thereto, the county court shall pay to the person or persons appointed by the court, as provided in ORS 569.370 (Weed inspectors) (1), out of the general funds of the county, the amount of such lien. [Formerly 570.555]

Source: Section 569.415 — Payment for work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.345 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.345
570.345 Spraying or destroying infested or infected matter
Status: in_force

Any person, firm or corporation owning or operating a nursery, fruit orchard, hopyard, flower garden or ornamental trees, and knowing the nursery, fruit orchard, hopyard, flower garden or ornamental trees to be infested or infected with any kind of insect or other plant pest that is or may become a menace to horticultural or farm crops, or on being served with a written notice by the State Department of Agriculture that the nursery, fruit orchard, hopyard, flower garden or ornamental trees are infested or infected, shall immediately spray or destroy the nursery, fruit orchard, hopyard, flower garden or ornamental trees as the department directs. [Amended by 2005 c.22 §388; 2015 c.203 §15]

Source: Section 570.345 — Spraying or destroying infested or infected matter; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.705 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.705
570.705 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that imported, untreated timber products increase the hazards of introducing and spreading injurious plant pests and diseases in this state and that the State Department of Agriculture is directed to establish and implement an inspection and control program to safeguard the health of trees and plants in this state.

(2) In carrying out the duties, functions and powers of the department to prevent the introduction and spread of and to control injurious plant pests and diseases, with regard to imported, untreated timber products, the department may:

(a) Inspect such timber products at any facility that receives, handles, transports or processes such products.

(b) Conduct testing and detection activities aimed at plant pests and diseases that may be associated with receiving, handling, transporting or processing such products.

(c) Inspect import permits and bills of lading relating to such products.

(d) Establish regulations controlling the handling, transportation and processing of such products.

(e) Assess and collect from receivers, handlers, transporters and processors of such products fees to recover for the department the cost of conducting the program referred to in this section. [1995 c.450 §3; 2009 c.98 §22]

Source: Section 570.705 — Legislative findings; timber product inspection; assessment of costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.952 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.952
568.952 Implementation of agricultural water management technical assistance program
Status: in_force

(1) To carry out the technical assistance program described in ORS 568.950 (Agricultural water management technical assistance program) , the Oregon State University Extension Service and the Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station may:

(a) Support the acquisition and maintenance of equipment necessary for the collection of weather data, climate data and data related to agricultural water use and management, including equipment that measures or monitors water supply, water diversions, water use and evapotranspiration. Equipment may include, but need not be limited to:

(A) AgriMet weather stations;

(B) Other weather stations;

(C) Eddy covariance stations;

(D) Lysimeters;

(E) Stream gauges;

(F) Soil moisture meters; and

(G) Water use measuring devices.

(b) Form partnerships with agricultural producers to site data collection equipment and use the data collected in on-farm management practices, with preference given to producers that agree to develop on-farm demonstration projects, as described in ORS 568.950 (Agricultural water management technical assistance program) (3).

(c) Form partnerships and enter into cost-sharing agreements with institutions capable of maintaining data collection equipment and processing data, including, but not limited to, the United States Geological Survey, the United States Bureau of Reclamation, the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, the National Weather Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the State Department of Agriculture, the Water Resources Department, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, the Oregon Climate Service and soil and water conservation districts.

(d) Convene statewide or region-specific advisory groups or working groups to advise on any aspect of the program.

(2) All data collected under subsection (1) of this section using public funds must be made publicly available.

(3) In establishing and maintaining the voluntary demonstration network described in ORS 568.950 (Agricultural water management technical assistance program) (3), the Oregon State University Extension Service and the Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station:

(a) May receive and expend funds from any source to:

(A) Design and implement demonstration projects under ORS 568.950 (Agricultural water management technical assistance program) (3); or

(B) Provide stipends to agricultural producers participating in the voluntary demonstration network described in ORS 568.950 (Agricultural water management technical assistance program) (3) for time, equipment and related expenses.

(b) Shall prioritize projects that have the potential to increase drought resiliency and provide quantifiable water quantity and quality benefits to other in-stream and out-of-stream water users or uses. [2023 c.606 §13]

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

Source: Section 568.952 — Implementation of agricultural water management technical assistance program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.807 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.807
568.807 Electors authorizing taxation
Status: in_force

(1) The eligible electors of a district may, by approving a proposition referred to them by the governing body of the district, authorize the district to become a taxing district with the power to thereafter assess, levy and collect an ad valorem tax each year on the real market value of all taxable property within the limits of the district.

(2) Approval of a proposition authorizing the district to become a taxing district need only be obtained once by a district in order for the district to have the taxing power granted by ORS 568.806 (Ad valorem tax) .

(3) An election called by the district for the purpose of obtaining approval to become a taxing district shall be held on one of the dates set forth in ORS 255.345 (Special election dates) . [1981 c.918 §3; 1991 c.459 §447]

Source: Section 568.807 — Electors authorizing taxation; election date , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.319 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.319
571.319 Destruction, remediation of specified industrial hemp crop
Status: in_force

(1) If the industrial hemp crop of a grower licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) is found to contain an average tetrahydrocannabinol concentration that exceeds the limit described in ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) (7) and the State Department of Agriculture requires the grower to destroy or remediate the industrial hemp crop, the grower shall provide documentation to the department of the destruction or remediation.

(2) The department shall adopt rules to carry out this section, including rules to specify acceptable documentation for purposes of subsection (1) of this section and timelines for providing the documentation to the department. [2021 c.542 §18b; 2021 c.542 §18f]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.319 — Destruction, remediation of specified industrial hemp crop; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.450 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.450
568.450 Procedure for consolidating districts
Status: in_force

(1) Proceedings to consolidate two or more soil and water conservation districts may be initiated by:

(a) Petitions to consolidate filed with the State Department of Agriculture by 500 electors or 10 percent of the electors, whichever is less, within the districts affected; or

(b) Resolutions to consolidate adopted by the board of directors of each district to be affected by the consolidation and filed with the department.

(2) The department shall prescribe the form for the petition. The petition must include, but need not be limited to, a legal description of the districts, name and contact information for the chief petitioner and the reasons for the proposed consolidation.

(3) If consolidation is initiated as provided in this section, the department shall hold a public hearing no later than 60 days after receipt of the petitions or resolutions. The department shall conduct the public hearing for the purposes of reviewing the petitions or resolutions, discussing procedures and requirements under ORS 568.460 (Referendum) , 568.471 (Effect of consolidating districts) and 568.545 (Procedure for selection of directors of consolidated districts) and accepting public comment.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If all of the districts involved in a consolidation have tax levies, the districts shall hold a referendum election on the consolidation unless:

(A) No objections to the consolidation are received at the public hearing described in subsection (3) of this section; and

(B) No later than 60 days after the public hearing described in subsection (3) of this section, a two-thirds majority of the board of directors in each of the districts votes to approve the consolidation and the boundaries of the consolidated district.

(b) The permanent tax rate for the consolidated district shall be established as provided under section 11 (3)(d), Article XI of the Oregon Constitution.

(5) If none of the districts involved in a consolidation have tax levies, the districts shall hold a referendum election on the consolidation unless:

(a) No objections to the consolidation are received at the public hearing described in subsection (3) of this section; and

(b) No later than 60 days after the public hearing described in subsection (3) of this section, a two-thirds majority of the board of directors in each of the districts votes to approve the consolidation and the boundaries of the consolidated district.

(6) If a consolidation is between one or more districts having tax levies and one or more districts that do not have tax levies, the districts shall hold a referendum election on the consolidation. The ballot measure shall indicate that a single question is being proposed, consisting of whether the districts should consolidate into a single district for which the permanent rate limit specified in the ballot measure shall be adopted as the permanent rate limit of operating taxes for the consolidated district.

(7) The counties containing the affected districts shall administer the referendum election process as provided under ORS chapter 255. [Amended by 1965 c.155 §1; 1981 c.92 §21; 2005 c.281 §1; 2009 c.220 §16]

Source: Section 568.450 — Procedure for consolidating districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.970 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.970
568.970 Grant program for treatment of western juniper
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “local workforce development board” and “workforce program” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 660.300 (Definitions for ORS 660.300 to 660.420) .

(2) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall provide grants to soil and water conservation districts organized under ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) and to counties for the treatment of western juniper to minimize the negative impacts of western juniper on water resources and ecological health.

(3) Grant recipients shall use grant funds only to:

(a) Consistent with the requirements of this section, treat western juniper in areas where treatment will provide the greatest benefit to water resources and ecological health;

(b) Consistent with the requirements of this section, remove western juniper at times, and using methods, that will reduce the risk of repropagation after removal; and

(c) Cover the administrative expenses of the grant recipient related to the grant program, except that no more than eight percent of grant funds may be used to cover administrative expenses.

(4) In determining areas to conduct western juniper treatment, grant recipients shall incorporate criteria from the western juniper management field guide developed by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, including:

(a) Conifer encroachment prioritization;

(b) Hydrological prioritization, including a consideration of the location of the proposed project site in relation to surface waters;

(c) Biological prioritization, including resilience to disturbance and resistance to exotic annual grasses; and

(d) Canopy interspaces, including bunchgrass age classes and exotic annual grasses or noxious weeds present at intermediate levels in interspaces.

(5) In selecting treatment project sites and conducting treatment, grant recipients shall seek to retain old growth juniper trees, as determined by tree characteristics that include:

(a) Flattened, rounded or uneven tops;

(b) A spreading crown;

(c) Large branches near the base of the tree;

(d) Large, dead branches, missing bark and abundant light green lichen;

(e) Thick fibrous bark with well-developed vertical furrows; and

(f) Leader growth in the upper quarter of the tree that is less than one inch per year.

(6) Treatment sites must be no less than 100 acres.

(7) Pretreatment analysis of treatment sites must include:

(a) Risk assessments for annual grass weeds; and

(b) An analysis of existing perennial understory to determine if reseeding is required.

(8) Fuel loads associated with western juniper treatment shall be removed from the treatment site.

(9) Any grazing plan for a treatment site must be developed in cooperation with the landowner and the applicable soil and water conservation district.

(10) A grant recipient shall develop a post-treatment maintenance plan for the treatment site prior to beginning treatment.

(11) Grant applicants may consult with Oregon State University, local governments, as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , conservation organizations or other organizations or experts to identify areas that meet the criteria described in subsection (3)(a) of this section.

(12) A grant recipient shall:

(a) Work with Oregon State University to track and monitor the effects of the program on water resources, ecological health and economic and workforce development and to provide quarterly and annual reports to the department;

(b) Work with a local workforce development board or other organizations to create or expand an existing workforce program that provides services to individuals performing western juniper treatment or to allow individuals performing western juniper treatment to participate in an existing workforce program; and

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Prepare reports describing any proposed, ongoing or completed western juniper treatment project including:

(i) Site conditions before treatment;

(ii) Project methodologies and implementation;

(iii) Site conditions and maintenance efforts after treatment; and

(iv) An assessment of the effectiveness of the treatment.

(B) A grant recipient shall submit the reports required under this paragraph to Oregon State University no later than two and five years, respectively, after receiving a grant under this section and shall make the reports publicly available. [2023 c.606 §35]

Note: 568.970 (Grant program for treatment of western juniper) to 568.978 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 568 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: Section 38, chapter 606, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

Sec. 38. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall provide the grants described in section 35 of this 2023 Act [ 568.970 (Grant program for treatment of western juniper) ] no later than July 1, 2023, or 60 days after the effective date of this 2023 Act [August 4, 2023], whichever is later. [2023 c.606 §38]

Source: Section 568.970 — Grant program for treatment of western juniper , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.405 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.405
570.405 Department may establish control areas
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture may establish, in accordance with the provisions governing the procedure for the declaring of quarantines contained in ORS 561.510 (Quarantines) to 561.590 (Violation of quarantine prohibited) , control areas within this state, if after careful investigation the department determines that the areas are necessary for the general protection of the horticultural, agricultural or forestry industries in this state from insects or other plant pests, or for the eradication or exclusion from the areas of certain plants or their produce, trees or insects or other plant pests that may be a menace to the areas and generally to horticultural, agricultural or forestry industries.

(2) The power and authority to establish control areas and for the eradication or exclusion of certain plants or their produce, trees or insects or other plant pests existing in the areas or to be excluded from the areas shall be exercised reasonably and justly considering the exigencies of the particular situation, the danger to the interests sought to be protected and the immediate and continuing effect upon the property and the owners of the property in the areas established. The department may not exercise the power to establish control areas unreasonably, unjustly or arbitrarily.

(3) The department, in making a determination, shall define the boundaries of the control areas and specify the character and kinds of plants or their produce, trees or insects or other plant pests to be eradicated or excluded and the manner and method of eradication or exclusion. The provisions of ORS 561.510 (Quarantines) to 561.590 (Violation of quarantine prohibited) apply to this section. [Amended by 1987 c.228 §1; 2015 c.203 §18]

Source: Section 570.405 — Department may establish control areas; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.530 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.530
571.530 License application
Status: in_force

(1) Each person required to be licensed by ORS 571.525 (License required to operate as grower) shall apply for a license or for renewal of a license on a form furnished by the State Department of Agriculture that contains:

(a) The name and address of the applicant, the number of locations to be operated by the applicant and the addresses of those locations, and the assumed business name of the applicant;

(b) If other than an individual, a statement whether the applicant is a partnership, corporation or other organization;

(c) The total number of acres of Christmas trees grown by the applicant; and

(d) The type of business to be operated and, if the applicant is an agent, the principals the applicant represents.

(2) Each application for a license must be accompanied by a license fee as provided for by this section. An application is not a public record but is subject to audit and review by the department.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall establish license fees for growers on the basis of the total number of acres of Christmas trees being grown in this state by the applicant. For the purpose of calculating the license fee, four acres of Christmas trees growing in a natural timber stand is considered the equivalent of one acre of planted Christmas trees.

(b) The department shall establish an annual license fee schedule after consultation with the State Christmas Tree Advisory Committee and after a public hearing in accordance with ORS chapter 183. The annual license fee may not exceed $110 as a basic charge and $4.50 per acre as an acreage assessment. The total license fee established pursuant to this paragraph may not exceed $7,000. [1985 c.197 §6; 1989 c.561 §4; 1999 c.59 §180; 2015 c.533 §4]

Source: Section 571.530 — License application; contents; license fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.038 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.038
571.038 Plant Pest and Disease Emergency Response Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Plant Pest and Disease Emergency Response Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Plant Pest and Disease Emergency Response Fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) The fund shall consist of all moneys deposited to the fund under ORS 571.059 (License fee surcharge) . Moneys deposited to the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Department of Agriculture for use as provided in subsection (3) of this section. Expenditures from the fund are not subject to state expenditure limitations. The fund is not subject to allotment of moneys under ORS 291.234 (Department to make allotments to state officers and agencies of appropriations and funds) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) .

(3) The department, after consultation with the State Nursery Research and Regulatory Committee, may use fund moneys for responding to pest and disease emergencies. The department may use fund moneys only to the extent necessary to protect the industries represented by persons licensed under ORS 571.057 (License application) . [2005 c.540 §1]

Note: 571.038 (Plant Pest and Disease Emergency Response Fund) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 571 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 571.038 — Plant Pest and Disease Emergency Response Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.990 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.990
561.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of ORS 561.170 (Prohibited financial interests of officers or employees) is a Class C violation.

(2) Violation of ORS 561.200 (Prohibitions against the obstruction of officers, agents or employees) is a Class C misdemeanor.

(3) Violation of ORS 561.220 (Prohibitions against altering or removing seal or similar marking used by department and against selling products from used containers bearing such markings) or 561.230 (Prohibition against reusing, imitating or counterfeiting markings used by department) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(4) Violation of ORS 561.590 (Violation of quarantine prohibited) is a specific fine violation punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000. [Subsection (4) of 1955 Replacement Part enacted as 1955 c.11 §3; subsection (6) of 1961 Replacement Part formerly part of 616.990; 1971 c.743 §399; 1973 c.10 §1; 1999 c.1051 §199; 2009 c.98 §21; 2011 c.597 §232]

Source: Section 561.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.780 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.780
568.780 Certain public agencies to be deemed owners
Status: in_force

Agencies of this state which have jurisdiction over, or are charged with the administration of any state owned lands, and of any county, or other governmental subdivision of the state, which have jurisdiction over, or are charged with the administration of any county owned or other publicly owned lands, lying within the boundaries of any district organized under ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) are deemed owners within the meaning of ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) and have the same rights and duties as other landowners under the provisions of ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) .

Source: Section 568.780 — Certain public agencies to be deemed owners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.806 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.806
568.806 Ad valorem tax
Status: in_force

(1) When authorized to become a taxing district by the eligible electors of the district as provided in ORS 568.807 (Electors authorizing taxation) , a district may assess, levy and collect an ad valorem tax each year on all taxable property within the limits of the district. The proceeds of the tax shall be applied in carrying out the purposes of ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) .

(2) In any year in which the ad valorem tax provided for in subsection (1) of this section is levied, the directors of the district shall prepare a budget in the form, manner and time prescribed in ORS 294.305 (Sections constituting Local Budget Law) to 294.565 (Failure to file copy of required budget, reports or other documents) (the Local Budget Law), and in accordance therewith shall fix the amount of money to be raised by taxation for the district.

(3) Any taxes levied in any year shall be returned to the county officer, whose duty it is to extend the tax roll in the manner provided in ORS 310.060 (Notice certifying taxes) .

(4) All taxes levied by a district shall become payable at the same time and be collected by the same officer who collects county taxes, and shall be turned over to the district according to law. The county officer whose duty it is to extend the county levy shall extend the levy of the district in the same manner as city taxes are extended.

(5) Property shall be subject to sale for nonpayment of taxes levied by a district in like manner and with like effect as in the case of county and state taxes. [1981 c.918 §2; 1991 c.459 §446; 2017 c.26 §11]

Source: Section 568.806 — Ad valorem tax; budget; collection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.909 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.909
568.909 Boundaries for land subject to water quality plans
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture may describe the boundaries of agricultural and rural lands that are subject to a water quality management plan:

(a) Due to a determination by the Environmental Quality Commission to establish a Total Maximum Daily Load for a body of water under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1313);

(b) Due to a declaration of a ground water management area under ORS 468B.180 (Declaration of ground water management area) ; or

(c) When an agricultural water quality management plan is otherwise specifically required by state or federal law.

(2) For an area whose boundaries have been designated under this section, the department shall develop and carry out a water quality management plan for the prevention and control of water pollution from agricultural activities and soil erosion. The department shall base the plan and rules adopted to implement the plan upon scientific information. [1993 c.263 §3; 2001 c.594 §1]

Source: Section 568.909 — Boundaries for land subject to water quality plans; implementation of plan and rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.220 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.220
561.220 Prohibitions against altering or removing seal or similar marking used by department and against selling products from used containers bearing such markings
Status: in_force

(1) Except as hereafter provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, no person shall alter, deface or remove any seal, sign, tag, stamp, placard, mark, brand or similar object used by the State Department of Agriculture pursuant to any law of this state.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:

(a) Employees or agents of the State Department of Agriculture engaged in the regular discharge of their duties.

(b) The alteration, defacement or removal of markings on any type of food or other agricultural product in the normal course of sale and distribution thereof.

(3) No person shall sell food or other agricultural products in or from a used container bearing any of the markings referred to in subsection (1) of this section unless such person first removes or defaces such markings. [1955 c.11 §1]

Source: Section 561.220 — Prohibitions against altering or removing seal or similar marking used by department and against selling products from used containers bearing such markings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 564.105 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.105
564.105 Responsibility to protect and conserve native plants
Status: in_force

The Director of Agriculture has the responsibility to protect and conserve the native plants of this state that are threatened species or endangered species. In carrying out that responsibility, the director:

(1) Shall conduct investigations of plant species native to this state and determine whether any such species is a threatened species or an endangered species.

(2) By rule, shall establish and publish, and from time to time may revise, a list of plant species that are threatened species or endangered species.

(3) By rule, shall establish programs for the protection and conservation of plant species that are threatened species or endangered species. As used in this subsection, “conservation” means the use of methods and procedures necessary to bring a species to the point at which the measures provided under ORS 564.105 (Responsibility to protect and conserve native plants) to 564.120 (Transactions in threatened or endangered species) are no longer necessary. The methods and procedures include, but are not limited to, activities associated with scientific resources management such as research, census, law enforcement, habitat acquisition and maintenance, propagation and transplantation.

(4) By rule, shall establish a system of permits for scientific taking of threatened species and endangered species under terms and conditions that the director determines will minimize the impact on the species taken.

(5) Shall cooperate with the State Fish and Wildlife Commission in carrying out the provisions of ORS 496.172 (Commission management authority for threatened or endangered species) .

(6) Shall adopt administrative rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 564.105 (Responsibility to protect and conserve native plants) to 564.120 (Transactions in threatened or endangered species) .

(7) Shall set priorities for establishing programs under this section after consideration of available funds and the immediacy and seriousness of the threat to any listed species. [1987 c.686 §9; 2009 c.11 §77]

Source: Section 564.105 — Responsibility to protect and conserve native plants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors564.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.471 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.471
571.471 Financial activity of Oregon Hemp Commission
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Moneys a person collects or receives from the assessment levied pursuant to ORS 571.447 (Levy and collection of assessment) , and other moneys the Oregon Hemp Commission receives, must be paid to the authorized agent of the commission and promptly deposited into an account established by the commission in a depository, as defined in ORS 295.001 (Definitions for ORS 295.001 to 295.108) , that is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.

(b) In a manner consistent with the requirements of ORS 295.001 (Definitions for ORS 295.001 to 295.108) to 295.108 (State Treasurer rules) , the chairperson, vice chairperson and secretary-treasurer for the commission shall ensure that sufficient collateral secures any amount of funds on deposit that exceeds the coverage limits established by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.

(c) All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the commission for the purposes 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 accounts signed by the secretary-treasurer or other member of the commission that the commission designates and countersigned by another member, officer or employee of the commission that 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, the commission may invest moneys the commission collects or receives. Investments the 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 the commission invests under subsection (3) of this section is available to the commission in a manner consistent with the commission’s annual budget.

(5) In addition to, or in lieu of, investments described in subsection (3) of this section, the commission may invest in the investment pool described in ORS 294.805 (Definitions for ORS 294.805 to 294.895) . For purposes of ORS 294.805 (Definitions for ORS 294.805 to 294.895) to 294.895 (Board duties, generally) , the commission is a public corporation and the secretary-treasurer of the commission is the local government official. [2021 c.216 §26]

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

Source: Section 571.471 — Financial activity of Oregon Hemp Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.395 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.395
561.395 Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Status: in_force

(1) In order that there may be the closest contact between the State Department of Agriculture and the various soil and water conservation districts in the state, and in order to keep the department advised as to matters of soil and water conservation in the state, there is created a Soil and Water Conservation Commission which shall consist of seven members appointed by the Director of Agriculture.

(2) Each member shall be a citizen of this state and a director of a soil and water conservation district at the time of appointment. As far as practicable, the Director of Agriculture shall make appointments so that geographic areas of the state are represented on the commission. The term of each member shall be four years. A member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies in office shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.

(3) The members shall be entitled to compensation as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . At the first meeting after July 1 of each year the commission shall select a chairperson. The commission shall meet at least four times each year on a quarterly basis, and otherwise at the call of the chairperson or the Director of Agriculture. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum, and a majority vote of the quorum at any meeting shall constitute an official act of the commission.

(4) Any member of the commission who fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the commission, whether regular, adjourned or special, shall forfeit the office unless the member is prevented from attending by the serious illness of the member or the member’s family or for any other cause that in the judgment of the director constitutes a valid reason for failing to attend. The director shall immediately appoint a successor.

(5) The function of the commission is to advise and develop policy with the department in the administration of its duties and powers under ORS 561.400 (Natural Resources Division) , 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) . [1981 c.92 §2; 2005 c.24 §5]

Source: Section 561.395 — Soil and Water Conservation Commission; membership; compensation and expenses; forfeiture of office; functions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.805 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.805
568.805 Special assessments
Status: in_force

(1) A district may finance the exercise of any district power or function authorized under this chapter by levying special assessments against property directly benefited thereby and by issuing special assessment improvement bonds. As security for the bonds, the district may pledge all or any part of the revenue from special assessments levied against property directly benefited. The rights and duties accorded a city and the owners of property in a city under ORS 223.389 (Procedure in making local assessments for local improvements) and 223.391 (Notice of proposed assessment to owner of affected lot) for levying special assessments and issuing special assessment improvement bonds shall apply in the same manner to a district and the owners of property in the district for purposes of levying assessments and issuing special assessment improvement bonds under this section.

(2) In addition to other requirements of ORS 223.389 (Procedure in making local assessments for local improvements) and 223.391 (Notice of proposed assessment to owner of affected lot) , the directors of a district shall fix a date by which written objections to the amount of proposed assessments levied under this section may be filed with the district. The date so fixed shall be not less than 50 days after notice of the proposed assessment is mailed or delivered to the owner of each lot or parcel of property to be assessed. If written objections to the proposed assessments are filed by that date by at least 50 percent of the owners of property to be assessed who are also liable for at least 60 percent of the total amount of assessments, the directors of the district shall terminate the proposed project and assessments.

(3) Except as provided in this section, a district may not issue bonds or make assessments. [1985 c.637 §2; 1991 c.902 §115; 2003 c.802 §147]

Source: Section 568.805 — Special assessments; improvement bonds; objections by landowners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.565 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.565
565.565 Unauthorized entry to fairgrounds
Status: in_force

A person who gains or attempts to gain unauthorized entry to the Oregon State Fair or to an event held at fairground properties or facilities without paying a required admission fee commits a Class D violation. In addition to any enforcement officers specifically identified in ORS 153.005 (Definitions) , the state fair director and other employees of the State Fair Council may issue citations for violations of this section. [2013 c.492 §12]

Source: Section 565.565 — Unauthorized entry to fairgrounds; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.475 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.475
567.475 Biennial report
Status: in_force

Oregon State University shall cause to be prepared and published once every two years a full and complete report of the work accomplished by the station. The report shall be distributed free of charge. The cost of such publication and distribution shall be deemed a part of the general expense of the station. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §196]

Source: Section 567.475 — Biennial report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.415 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.415
570.415 Revocation of control area order
Status: in_force

The Director of Agriculture may, at any time the director believes necessary, revoke any order concerning control areas made by the director. The revocation shall become effective upon the director giving notice by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the control area. The director shall also give notice by one or more additional methods that reasonably ensure that affected persons and other members of the public have knowledge of the revocation. [Amended by 2015 c.203 §19]

Source: Section 570.415 — Revocation of control area order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.972 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.972
568.972 Grant program monitoring areas
Status: in_force

(1) Oregon State University shall consult with recipients of grants under ORS 568.970 (Grant program for treatment of western juniper) to assist the recipients with establishing monitoring areas in central Oregon, Harney County and Klamath County.

(2) Monitoring must be conducted for a period of at least five years and must include:

(a) Overstory and understory vegetation surveys to assess soil, water and vegetation relationships; and

(b) Monitoring of soil moisture, springflow, streamflow and weather.

(3) Monitoring may include technological platforms or other systems to monitor vegetative cover, perennial grass cover, annual grass cover or tree and shrub cover. [2023 c.606 §36]

Note: See first note under 568.970 (Grant program for treatment of western juniper) .

Source: Section 568.972 — Grant program monitoring areas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.444 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.444
571.444 Intellectual property
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “intellectual property” means patents, copyrights, trademarks, inventions, discoveries, processes, ideas and other similar property, whether or not they are patentable or copyrightable.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Hemp Commission may:

(A) Consistent with the purposes of the commission, develop intellectual property that relates to hemp or assists in the implementation, maintenance or development of commission programs.

(B) Take all necessary and proper actions, including but not limited to entering into contracts and other agreements and owning, managing, disposing of or using the intellectual property.

(b) The commission shall adopt rules to govern the ownership, management, disposal and use of intellectual property and other activities of the commission relating to intellectual property.

(3) Moneys received by the commission as a result of the ownership, management, disposal or use of intellectual property, or other activities of the commission relating to intellectual property, must be deposited into the account established by the commission as described in ORS 571.471 (Financial activity of Oregon Hemp Commission) . [2021 c.216 §17]

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

Source: Section 571.444 — Intellectual property; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.650 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.650
565.650 Justices of the peace given jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Justices of the peace shall have jurisdiction of all offenses against the provisions of ORS 565.610 (Conducting business on or near grounds of fair or society) to 565.640 (Peace officers) .

Source: Section 565.650 — Justices of the peace given jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.545 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.545
565.545 Profit and loss reports
Status: in_force

(1) If the conducting of the Oregon State Fair, the carrying out of fairground business operations and the operation, maintenance or repair of fairground properties and facilities by the State Fair Council results in a net profit for the fiscal year, the council shall use any moneys in excess of scheduled expenditures and reasonable reserves only for deposit into depository or investment accounts designated for fairground business operations or for other purposes authorized under ORS 565.451 (Definitions for ORS 565.451 to 565.575) to 565.575 (Oregon State Fair location) .

(2) The council shall include information regarding the fiscal year net profit or loss from the conducting of the Oregon State Fair, the carrying out of fairground business operations and the operation of fairground properties and facilities in the annual report made under ORS 565.555 (Budget) . The report shall include the amounts for each use made of any net profit moneys.

(3) If the total balance of depository or investment accounts described in subsection (1) of this section exceeds $50 million, the council shall notify the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. Upon receiving notice from the council under this subsection, the department shall cause an appraisal to be made of the sale and long-term lease values of fairground properties and facilities owned by the department. The department shall also determine the payment schedule and outstanding amount of any obligations that have been incurred by state agencies for the purpose of paying for the construction, repair or remodeling of fairground properties and facilities owned by the department, including but not limited to any amounts owing in payment of revenue bonds or lottery bonds issued for the construction, repair or remodeling of the properties and facilities. The department shall provide the appraisal and obligation information to the council. The council shall include information regarding the balance of the depository and investment accounts described in subsection (1) of this section and the properties and facilities appraisal obligation information provided by the department in the annual report submitted by the council under ORS 565.555 (Budget) . [2013 c.492 §10; 2016 c.118 §7; 2017 c.485 §3]

Source: Section 565.545 — Profit and loss reports; triggering of appraisal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.453 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.453
571.453 Assessment collection requirements
Status: in_force

(1) A person responsible for collecting an assessment on behalf of the Oregon Hemp Commission:

(a) Shall report to the commission as required by the commission by rule.

(b) Who fails to deduct an assessment at the time of sale shall report and pay the assessment to the commission.

(2) This section applies to a producer that is required to report and pay an assessment. [2021 c.216 §20]

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

Source: Section 571.453 — Assessment collection requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.290 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.290
561.290 Jurisdiction over prosecutions
Status: in_force

Justice courts have concurrent jurisdiction with circuit courts of all prosecutions arising under any law under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Agriculture. [1959 c.229 §10]

Source: Section 561.290 — Jurisdiction over prosecutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.520 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.520
569.520 Grants for carrying out county weed control district duties
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall establish a grant program for the purpose of assisting counties in carrying out weed control district duties, functions and powers under ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) . After deducting department administrative expenses for the program, the department shall apply the balance of moneys received for the grant program to fund grants as described in this section.

(2) A county qualifies for a grant under this section if the county has:

(a) Established a weed control district under ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) ;

(b) Provided county moneys to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the district in an amount that equals or exceeds the grant amount available to the county under this section; and

(c) Complied with any department rules adopted under this section.

(3) The department may establish rules for carrying out the grant program described in this section. The rules may include, but need not be limited to, rules:

(a) Requiring that priority in the use of grant moneys be given to noxious weed control projects that restore, enhance or protect water quality, watersheds and riparian habitats;

(b) Requiring a participating county to report to the department concerning the use of grant moneys by the county; and

(c) Adopting a methodology for the recovery of the direct and indirect costs necessarily incurred as administrative expenses for the grant program. [2011 c.392 §2]

Source: Section 569.520 — Grants for carrying out county weed control district duties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.540 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.540
561.540 Rules and regulations governing quarantines
Status: in_force

(1) A quarantine authorized by ORS 561.510 (Quarantines) shall be subject to such rules and regulations as the Director of Agriculture deems necessary for the protection of the public welfare.

(2) The movement of any animals, bees, fruits, vegetables, plants, parts of plants, fowls, seeds or articles liable to contain weeds or weed seeds or to spread disease or infestation, which are subject to quarantine, may be permitted subject to such regulations as the director may prescribe.

(3) Any such diseased or infested animals, fowls, bees, fruits, vegetables, plants, parts of plants, seeds, weeds, weed seeds and any articles, structures or lands within any quarantine area or section within this state shall be subject to such regulations for the eradication of such disease, infestation or weeds as the director may prescribe.

Source: Section 561.540 — Rules and regulations governing quarantines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.200 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.200
571.200 Knowingly offering to sell, moving or storing infected or infested nursery stock prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No person shall knowingly offer to sell nursery stock that is infected or infested.

(b) Unless the nursery stock is held for separation or treatment under the supervision of an officer, employee or inspector of the State Department of Agriculture, no person shall advertise, display, transport, move, store or warehouse nursery stock that is infected or infested.

(c) Any infected or infested nursery stock may be seized in accordance with the procedures provided for in ORS 561.605 (Detention, seizure or embargo of agricultural products) to 561.630 (Removing or defacing seizure or embargo notice unlawful) .

(2) As used in subsection (1) of this section:

(a) “Infected” means any appearance of a disease symptom or causal agent that may, in the opinion of the department, be a menace to other nursery stock or any products or properties.

(b) “Infested” means when the mature or immature form of any plant pest, including noxious weeds as defined by the department, is found in such numbers as, in the opinion of the department, to be a menace to other nursery stock or any product or properties. [1963 c.461 §§21,22; 1985 c.565 §84a]

Source: Section 571.200 — Knowingly offering to sell, moving or storing infected or infested nursery stock prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.660 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.660
571.660 Rules
Status: in_force

In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the State Department of Agriculture, by rule, shall establish a licensing system for persons who act as ginseng growers or dealers. The system shall include, but not be limited to, provisions:

(1) Prescribing the form and content of, and the times and procedures for submitting, an application for license issuance or renewal.

(2) Prescribing the term of the license and the fee for original issuance and renewal of the license in an amount that does not exceed the cost of administering the licensing system.

(3) Prescribing such certification requirements as may be necessary to promote or allow the sale of ginseng in interstate or international commerce.

(4) Establishing an advisory committee to provide assistance to the department in the administration of ORS 571.650 (Definitions for ORS 571.650 to 571.660) to 571.660 (Rules) . [Formerly 571.360]

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

Source: Section 571.660 — Rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.360 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.360
569.360 County governing body may create weed control district
Status: in_force

(1) The county governing body of each county may declare the county, or any portion of the lands in a county, a weed control district for the purpose of destroying such weeds and of preventing the seeding and spread of such other weeds and plants as the governing body may for the purposes of ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) declare noxious.

(2) If the county is not made a weed control district or if the county weed control district does not include all such weeds or plants desired as included as noxious, interested parties may present a petition for a special weed control district. The petition shall describe the area to be included in the special weed control district and name the noxious weeds to be destroyed or prevented from blooming and producing seed within the district, and must be signed by more than half of the landowners in the area described in the petition who also own more than half of the acreage in the area. Upon presentation of such a petition, the county governing body shall declare such area a special weed control district and such weeds noxious within the district, in accordance with the petition. [Formerly 570.515]

Source: Section 569.360 — County governing body may create weed control district; petition for special weed control district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.001 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.001
570.001 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 570.010 (County horticultural inspectors) to 570.050 (Cooperation of peace officers in enforcing quarantines) , 570.105 (Definitions for ORS 570.110 to 570.190) to 570.190 (Notices) , 570.210 (Control of plant pests not subject to quarantine) to 570.225 (Public nuisances) , 570.320 (Horticultural inspectors to prevent introduction of diseased matter into state) to 570.360 (Department to present evidence of violations) and 570.405 (Department may establish control areas) :

(1) “Infected” means any appearance of a disease on trees or plants that may be a menace to horticultural or farm crops.

(2) “Infested” means when the adult, egg, larvae or pupae of an insect or other plant pest is found in such numbers as, in the opinion of the State Department of Agriculture, to be a menace to horticultural or farm crops.

(3) “Plant pest” means:

(a) A disease, microscopic organism, insect, nematode, arthropod, parasite or a noxious weed as defined in ORS 569.175 (Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195) , capable of having a significant adverse effect on the environmental quality of this state or of causing a significant level of economic damage in this state, including but not limited to damage to agricultural, horticultural or forest plants, crops, commodities or products; and

(b) Any biotic agent identified in an order or rule of the department as capable of having a significant adverse effect on the environmental quality of this state, or of causing a significant level of economic damage in this state, including but not limited to damage to agricultural, horticultural or forest plants, crops, commodities or products. [2015 c.203 §4]

Source: Section 570.001 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.340 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.340
568.340 Determination to not form district
Status: in_force

(1) If the State Department of Agriculture determines after the hearing and after due consideration of the relevant facts that a soil and water conservation district in the territory is not administratively practicable or that there is no need for a soil and water conservation district to function in the territory considered at the hearing, the department shall make and record the determination and deny the petition.

(2) After one year has expired from the date of the denial of the petition, subsequent petitions covering the same or substantially the same territory may be filed as provided in ORS 568.300 (Petition for formation of district) and new hearings be held and determinations made. [Amended by 1981 c.92 §10; 2009 c.220 §7]

Source: Section 568.340 — Determination to not form district; subsequent petitions may be filed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.272 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.272
571.272 Regulation by department
Status: in_force

(1) Industrial hemp is an agricultural product that is subject to regulation by the State Department of Agriculture.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For purposes of ORS chapter 616, the department may not consider industrial hemp or industrial hemp commodities or products to be an adulterant.

(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not prohibit the department from considering artificially derived cannabinoids to be adulterants. [Formerly 571.303; 2021 c.542 §22]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.272 — Regulation by department; commodities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.738 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.738
561.738 Definitions for ORS 561.738 and 561.740
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 561.740 (Regulation of biopharmaceutical crops) :

(1) “Biopharm permit” means a permit issued by the United States Department of Agriculture for the production of a biopharmaceutical crop.

(2) “Biopharmaceutical crops” means plants that have been genetically modified using a recombinant DNA process to produce vaccines, drugs, enzymes or other medicinal compounds.

(3) “Recombinant DNA process” means a process in which segments of deoxyribonucleic acid from different organisms are joined together to create recombinant DNA molecules that have the capacity to replicate in some host cell, either autonomously or as an integrated part of the host genome. [2007 c.577 §1]

Note: 561.738 (Definitions for ORS 561.738 and 561.740) and 561.740 (Regulation of biopharmaceutical crops) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 561 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 561.738 — Definitions for ORS 561.738 and 561.740 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.995 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.995
561.995 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any fine under ORS 561.990 (Penalties) or other penalty, a person who violates an order, rule or regulation described under ORS 561.590 (Violation of quarantine prohibited) is subject to a civil penalty imposed by the State Department of Agriculture. The civil penalty shall not exceed $10,000.

(2) Every violation of an order, rule or regulation described under ORS 561.590 (Violation of quarantine prohibited) is a separate offense subject to a separate civil penalty.

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

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

Source: Section 561.995 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.210 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.210
568.210 Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Agency of this state” means any public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) .

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

(3) “Director” means one of the members of the local governing body of a district elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) .

(4) “District” means a soil and water conservation district.

(5) “Due notice” means notice published at least twice, with an interval of at least seven days between the two publication dates, in a newspaper or other publication of general circulation within the appropriate area, or if no such publication of general circulation is available, by posting at a reasonable number of conspicuous places within the appropriate area, such posting to include, where possible, posting at public places where it may be customary to post notices concerning county or municipal affairs generally. At any hearing held pursuant to such notice, at the time and place designated in such notice, adjournment may be made from time to time without the necessity of renewing such notice for such adjourned dates.

(6) “Elector” means an individual qualified to vote under section 2, Article II, Oregon Constitution.

(7) “Government” or “governmental” means the government of the United States, and any subdivision, agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the government of the United States, and any public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) .

(8) “Land” or “acres of land” includes land owned by any of the parties enumerated in subsection (10) of this section.

(9) “Land occupier” or “occupiers of land” includes any person who is in possession of any land lying within a district, whether as lessee, renter or tenant.

(10) “Landowner” includes any person or public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) shown by records of the county to be the owner of land or having such land under contract to purchase, lying within a district.

(11) “Long-range program” means a long-range plan for the conservation and development of the renewable natural resources of a district.

(12) “Nominating petition” means a petition filed under ORS 568.520 (Petitions nominating directors) to nominate candidates for director.

(13) “Petition” means a petition filed under ORS 568.300 (Petition for formation of district) (1) for the creation of a district.

(14) “State” means the State of Oregon.

(15) “United States” or “agencies of the United States” includes the United States of America, the United States Natural Resources Conservation Service, or its successor agency, and any other agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America. [Amended by 1963 c.90 §1; 1969 c.610 §1; 1973 c.656 §1; 1981 c.92 §6; 1981 c.918 §6; 1983 c.83 §105; 1985 c.637 §3; 1997 c.249 §183; 2003 c.802 §144]

Source: Section 568.210 — Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.446 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.446
565.446 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that financial support of county fairs will result in economic development for areas where fairgrounds are located by promoting, expanding or preventing the decline of businesses and that the use of the net proceeds from the operation of the Oregon State Lottery to fund county fairs is an appropriate use of state lottery funds under section 4, Article XV of the Oregon Constitution, and ORS 461.540 (Administrative Services Economic Development Fund) . [2001 c.811 §1]

Note: 565.446 (Legislative findings) and 565.447 (Lottery proceeds allocation to County Fair Account) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 565 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 565.446 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.491 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.491
568.491 Termination of board of directors
Status: in_force

(1) If referendum election results favor the dissolution of a soil and water conservation district, or if the State Department of Agriculture orders the dissolution of a district under ORS 568.481 (Methods for initiating dissolution of district) without a referendum election, the department shall declare the member positions of the district board of directors to be vacant and appoint three individuals to serve as a board of trustees for winding up the affairs of the district.

(2) The board of trustees shall consult with the department for the purpose of implementing the plan of dissolution and liquidation and carrying out the following:

(a) Payment of debts, or securing the release of debts, and disposing of district property.

(b) Settling all books and other records of the district and delivering the records to the department.

(c) Executing under oath, and filing with the department, a statement that the district has been dissolved and liquidated.

(d) Transferring conservation easements and other contracts that are to remain in effect.

(3) Upon receiving the statement of dissolution and liquidation from the trustees, the department shall give notice of the dissolution and of the termination of the corporate existence of the district for all purposes to:

(a) The Secretary of State;

(b) Affected county governments;

(c) The Department of Revenue;

(d) Known holders of valid indebtedness of the district; and

(e) Other agencies or entities as the State Department of Agriculture deems appropriate.

(4) Upon receiving notice from the State Department of Agriculture of district dissolution and termination of corporate status, the Secretary of State shall issue and record a certificate of dissolution for the district. [2009 c.220 §19]

Source: Section 568.491 — Termination of board of directors; appointment of board of trustees; notice of dissolution; certificate of dissolution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.520 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.520
568.520 Petitions nominating directors
Status: in_force

(1) A regular election shall be held in each soil and water conservation district on the first Tuesday following the first Monday of November in each even-numbered year for the purpose of electing directors to succeed the directors whose terms expire the following January. Nominating petitions of candidates for director to be voted for at a general district election shall be filed with the department no later than a date set by the State Department of Agriculture.

(2) The department may extend the time within which nominating petitions may be filed.

(3) The department may not accept a nominating petition unless the petition is subscribed by 10 or more electors residing within the boundaries of the district.

(4) Electors residing within the boundaries of the district may sign more than one nominating petition to nominate more than one candidate for director.

(5) To the extent of any conflict between ORS chapter 255 and the provisions of ORS 568.530 (Ballots) , 568.545 (Procedure for selection of directors of consolidated districts) and 568.560 (Number of directors) and this section, the provisions of ORS 568.530 (Ballots) , 568.545 (Procedure for selection of directors of consolidated districts) and 568.560 (Number of directors) and this section control. Elections officers, as defined in ORS 255.005 (Definitions) , are not responsible for delivering, preparing or publishing information concerning district elections.

(6) The department shall timely distribute and collect the forms established by the Secretary of State for updating information on members of district boards, including, but not limited to, any forms for information concerning the district offices to be filled or for which candidates are to be nominated or elected, or for information concerning the candidates. The district shall timely prepare and publish notice of the date for filing nominating petitions and the date of the election in a newspaper of general circulation within the district no later than 30 days before the final filing date. The department shall retain the information forms and publication information for not less than four years after the election for which the forms and publication were completed. [Amended by 1973 c.656 §9; 1981 c.92 §27; 1983 c.83 §106b; 1983 c.238 §2; 2007 c.690 §1; 2009 c.220 §23]

Source: Section 568.520 — Petitions nominating directors; regular elections; duties of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.580 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.580
568.580 Annual meeting
Status: in_force

Each year after the creation of the first board of directors at a time fixed by resolution of the board, the board, by giving due notice, shall call an annual meeting of the landowners in the district and present an annual report and audit.

Source: Section 568.580 — Annual meeting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 566.350 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 566 / Section 566.350
566.350 General authority of Housing and Community Services Department in administering law
Status: in_force

(1) The Housing and Community Services Department may:

(a) Collect, compromise, adjust or cancel claims and obligations arising out of or administered under ORS 566.310 (Definition for ORS 566.310 to 566.360) to 566.360 or under any mortgage, lease, contract or agreement entered into or administered pursuant to ORS 566.310 (Definition for ORS 566.310 to 566.360) to 566.360, and, to the extent the department considers necessary and advisable, pursue the same to final collection in any court having jurisdiction.

(b) At any execution, foreclosure or other sale, bid for the purchase of, or otherwise acquire, property upon which the department has a lien by reason of a judgment or execution or property that is pledged, mortgaged or conveyed or that otherwise secures any loan or other indebtedness owing to or acquired by the department under ORS 566.310 (Definition for ORS 566.310 to 566.360) to 566.360.

(c) Accept title to any property purchased or acquired under this subsection and:

(A) Operate or lease such property for the period the department deems necessary to protect the investment in the property; and

(B) Sell or otherwise dispose of such property in a manner consistent with the provisions of ORS 566.310 (Definition for ORS 566.310 to 566.360) to 566.360.

(2) The authority granted in this section may be delegated to the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States with respect to funds or assets authorized to be administered and used by the secretary under agreements entered into pursuant to ORS 566.330 (Authority to enter into agreements with Secretary of Agriculture to administer trust assets) . [Formerly 414.080 and then 414.850; 1995 c.152 §4; 2003 c.14 §352]

Source: Section 566.350 — General authority of Housing and Community Services Department in administering law; delegation of authority to Secretary of Agriculture , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors566.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.289 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.289
571.289 Ineligibility for license
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section:

(a) If a person has been convicted of a felony related to a controlled substance under state or federal law, the person is ineligible for a license under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) to grow hemp issued by the State Department of Agriculture for 10 years following the date of the person’s conviction.

(b) If a licensee or an applicant, or a person related to the applicant as described in ORS 571.287 (Requirement to conduct criminal records check on applicant for grower license) (2)(e), is convicted of a felony related to a controlled substance under state or federal law, the department may deny, revoke or refuse to renew a grower license under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) during the 10 years following the date of conviction.

(2) This section does not apply to a person who was registered to grow hemp with the department before October 31, 2019. [2021 c.542 §15]

Note: Section 16, chapter 542, Oregon Laws 2021, provides:

Sec. 16. Section 15 of this 2021 Act [ 571.289 (Ineligibility for license) ] applies to convictions entered before, on and after October 31, 2019. [2021 c.542 §16]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.289 — Ineligibility for license; grounds for denial, revocation or refusal of license; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.997 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.997
570.997 Civil penalties for plant pest control or movement violation
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any applicable fine under ORS 561.993 (Other penalties) or 569.990 (Violations punishable by fine) or other penalty, a person is subject to imposition by the State Department of Agriculture of a civil penalty, not to exceed $10,000, if the person:

(a) Violates a rule adopted under ORS 570.210 (Control of plant pests not subject to quarantine) ; or

(b) Violates the conditions of a permit described in ORS 570.215 (Prohibition against movement of plant pests) .

(2) Each violation of a rule adopted under ORS 570.210 (Control of plant pests not subject to quarantine) or of a condition of a permit described in ORS 570.215 (Prohibition against movement of plant pests) is a separate offense subject to a separate civil penalty.

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

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

(5) The State Treasurer shall deposit all moneys from penalties recovered under this section into the Department of Agriculture Account. Moneys deposited under this subsection are continuously appropriated to the State Department of Agriculture for carrying out plant pest prevention and control activities. [2009 c.98 §10]

Source: Section 570.997 — Civil penalties for plant pest control or movement violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.279 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.279
561.279 Issuance of subpoenas by department for investigations or hearings
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture is authorized to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and to require the production of pertinent books, records and documents in:

(1) Conducting an investigation of a matter with which the department specifically is charged with responsibility and that seriously affects the health of persons or animals; or

(2) Holding a hearing pursuant to the provisions of ORS chapter 183. [1967 c.437 §6; 2003 c.14 §349; 2013 c.85 §4]

Source: Section 561.279 — Issuance of subpoenas by department for investigations or hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.445 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.445
569.445 Duty to clean machinery before moving
Status: in_force

No person operating or having control of any threshing machinery, clover huller, hay baler, seed cleaning or treating machinery or other machinery shall move said machinery over any public road or from one farm to another without first thoroughly cleaning it. Before moving it, all hay or bundle racks and all other equipment shall be thoroughly swept and cleaned. All hay, straw or other crop residue infested with noxious weeds under the meaning of ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) having partially or fully formed seeds shall not be moved from the land on which grown to other lands not infested with any of the weeds in the field from which such crop material came. [Formerly 570.570]

(Cost-Share Assistance Grants)

Source: Section 569.445 — Duty to clean machinery before moving; weed infested residue not to be moved , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.585 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.585
561.585 Quarantine notice summary
Status: in_force

When the State Department of Agriculture is required to give notice of an order of quarantine or rules pertaining to a quarantine by publication in a newspaper, or by the use of one or more methods in addition to publication in a newspaper, the department may at its discretion satisfy the notice requirement by providing a brief concise summary statement of the contents of the order or rules and notice that complete copies of the order or rules are on file and can be obtained from the department and the Secretary of State. [1961 c.118 §3; 2015 c.203 §3]

Source: Section 561.585 — Quarantine notice summary , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.125 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.125
570.125 Inspector of outgoing shipments
Status: in_force

(1) Upon request of any nurseryman or tree dealer doing business within this state, the Director of Agriculture may deputize a suitable person to inspect outgoing shipments from such nurseryman or tree dealer. The nurseryman or tree dealer shall pay the person so deputized for services while they are required by such nurseryman or tree dealer.

(2) In case the shipping business of any two or more nurserymen and tree dealers is not in the aggregate more than one person can inspect properly and such group makes satisfactory arrangements for payment of the person making such inspection, the director may deputize a person to inspect the shipment of all members of such group.

(3) No person deputized by the director to inspect outgoing shipments of nursery stock shall make any certificate concerning such shipments which is not true. No person so deputized shall allow a certificate of inspection given by the person to be attached to any tree, shrub, vine, plant, scion, bud, or box, crate, bale, bundle or container of the same or of any of them unless the person personally has inspected the articles and all of them immediately before signing such certificate, which must be dated in writing at the time it is signed.

(4) The director may revoke deputization of any such person at any time if the director believes such person is not properly doing the duty of the person.

Source: Section 570.125 — Inspector of outgoing shipments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.710 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.710
570.710 Fee for timber products health program
Status: in_force

(1) Each person who takes first delivery in this state of imported, untreated timber products on or after July 1, 1995, within one month after taking delivery of such products, shall pay to the State Department of Agriculture a timber products health program fee.

(2) The department, by rule, shall establish a fee schedule as follows:

(a) For wood chips, a fee of not more than 50 cents per bone dry ton.

(b) For timber products in any form other than wood chips, not more than $5 per one thousand board feet.

(3) All moneys received by the State Department of Agriculture from the timber products health program fee shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Department of Agriculture Service Fund. All such moneys are appropriated continuously to the State Department of Agriculture to carry out the program required by ORS 570.705 (Legislative findings) . [1995 c.450 §4]

Source: Section 570.710 — Fee for timber products health program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.348 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.348
571.348 Civil penalty
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183, the State Department of Agriculture may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 on a person for violating:

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

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

(c) An order issued by the department pursuant to a provision of ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) or a rule adopted under a provision of ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) .

(2) In addition to the penalty described in subsection (1) of this section, subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183, the department may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 on a person if the person is a grower licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) and the department determines that the person’s industrial hemp crop contains an average tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of at least 10 percent on a dry weight basis.

(3) The department may not discipline a person under this section on the basis that possessing, delivering and manufacturing industrial hemp are prohibited by federal law.

(4) All moneys collected by the department under this section shall be deposited in the General Fund in the State Treasury to the credit of the Industrial Hemp Fund established under ORS 571.278 (Industrial Hemp Fund) . [2016 c.71 §12; 2018 c.116 §31; 2021 c.542 §§33a,33b]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.348 — Civil penalty; appropriation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.570 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.570
568.570 Majority constitutes a quorum
Status: in_force

A majority of the directors constitutes a quorum. The concurrence of a majority in any matter within their duties is required for its determination. [Amended by 1971 c.403 §14]

Source: Section 568.570 — Majority constitutes a quorum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.120 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.120
570.120 Quarantine powers exercised only in emergencies
Status: in_force

The powers conferred in ORS 570.110 (Inspections and visitations by director and deputies) and 570.115 (Quarantine establishment) shall be exercised only in great and imminent danger to the fruit interests of the state and with utmost caution and regard for the rights of individuals affected, consistent with the safety and welfare of the fruit interest of the whole state.

Source: Section 570.120 — Quarantine powers exercised only in emergencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.010 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.010
565.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

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

(1) “Board” means county fair board.

(2) “County court” includes board of county commissioners.

(3) “County fair” means an exhibition held for the purposes of disseminating knowledge concerning, and encouraging the growth and prosperity of, all agricultural, stock raising, horticultural, mining, mechanical, artistic and industrial pursuits in a county, including the racing of animals and vehicles.

(4) “County fairgrounds” means the ground and all other property owned, leased, used or controlled by a county and devoted to the use of a county fair. [Amended by 1969 c.239 §1; 1977 c.55 §11; 1997 c.435 §1; 2005 c.777 §21]

COUNTY FAIRS, BOARDS AND FAIR FINANCES

Source: Section 565.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.432 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.432
571.432 Administrative support for Oregon Hemp Commission from Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Status: in_force

(1) Upon request by the Oregon Hemp Commission, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may:

(a) Purchase or otherwise provide for acquiring or furnishing supplies, materials, equipment and services, other than personal services, that the commission requires and for independent contractors to furnish professional services to the commission.

(b) Provide for printing and multiple duplication work for the commission under ORS 282.010 (Definitions for ORS 282.010 to 282.150) to 282.050 (Multiple duplication work) , except for printing and binding that advertises or promotes hemp or hemp products.

(c) Provide for services to the commission for disposing of surplus, obsolete or unused supplies, materials and equipment under ORS 279A.280 (Disposal of surplus property) .

(d) Provide for central telephone service, central mail service and messenger services to the commission under ORS 283.140 (Telephone and telecommunications, mail, shuttle bus and messenger services) .

(e) Provide motor vehicles for use by members, officers and employees of the commission under ORS 283.305 (Definitions for ORS 283.305 to 283.350) to 283.350 (Use of Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund for automotive purposes) .

(2) The commission shall pay to the department an amount for services performed by the department under subsection (1) of this section that the department determines is adequate to reimburse the department.

(3) Upon request by the commission, the department may design and supervise the installation of an accounting system for the commission. The commission shall pay to the department an amount for services performed by the department under this subsection that the department determines is adequate to reimburse the department. [2021 c.216 §13]

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

Source: Section 571.432 — Administrative support for Oregon Hemp Commission from Oregon Department of Administrative Services; compensation for services; accounting system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.451 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.451
565.451 Definitions for ORS 565.451 to 565.575
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 565.451 (Definitions for ORS 565.451 to 565.575) to 565.575 (Oregon State Fair location) :

(1) “Fairground properties and facilities” means grounds, equipment, permanent and temporary structures and other improvements that are owned, rented, leased or otherwise controlled for Oregon State Fair or exposition center purposes.

(2) “Oregon State Fair” means the exhibition described in ORS 565.456 (State Fair Council) (3). [2013 c.492 §2]

Source: Section 565.451 — Definitions for ORS 565.451 to 565.575 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 566.210 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 566 / Section 566.210
566.210 Agricultural institutes
Status: in_force

(1) Oregon State University may hold institutes for the instruction of citizens of this state in the various branches of agriculture at such times and at such places as the governing board of the university may direct. The governing board shall adopt standards as it deems proper for organizing and conducting the institutes, and shall employ an agent or agents to perform such work in connection therewith as it deems best.

(2) The course of instruction at the institutes shall be so arranged as to present to those in attendance results of the most recent investigations in theoretical and practical agriculture. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §182]

Source: Section 566.210 — Agricultural institutes; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors566.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.250 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.250
561.250 Services by department for commodity commissions, Oregon Beef Council and Oregon Wheat Commission
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS chapters 577 and 578, upon request of a commodity commission established under ORS 576.051 (Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455) to 576.455 (Moneys of abolished commission) , the Oregon Beef Council created by ORS 577.210 (Oregon Beef Council) or the Oregon Wheat Commission created under ORS 578.030 (Oregon Wheat Commission) , the State Department of Agriculture may, if facilities and services are available:

(a) Provide centralized accounting, data processing, data recording, clerical, secretarial, business management, office and all other similar or related facilities and services. The department may not provide executive secretary services.

(b) Provide and furnish office space, telephone and other similar or related facilities and services.

(c) Provide for the collection and receiving of assessment or other moneys due a commodity commission, the beef council or the wheat commission. Any person authorized or required to pay an assessment or other moneys to a commodity commission, the beef council or the wheat commission shall, after notice, pay the moneys to the department in behalf of and in the name of the commodity commission, beef council or wheat commission. Moneys received by the department under this subsection shall be paid to the appropriate commodity commission, the beef council or the wheat commission.

(2) A person authorized or required to file a report or perform other actions with regard to a commodity commission, the Oregon Beef Council or the Oregon Wheat Commission shall, after notice, file the report or perform the action with regard to the department in behalf of and in the name of the commodity commission, the beef council or the wheat commission.

(3) Commodity commissions, the Oregon Beef Council and the Oregon Wheat Commission shall pay for facilities or services received under subsection (1) of this section. [1957 c.480 §§2,3,4; 1959 c.596 §69; 1959 c.685 §30; 2003 c.604 §103]

Source: Section 561.250 — Services by department for commodity commissions, Oregon Beef Council and Oregon Wheat Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.190 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.190
565.190 Financing county exhibits at state fair
Status: in_force

A county court is authorized to appropriate out of the general fund of the county not otherwise appropriated money for the purpose of sponsoring a county exhibit at the annual state fair. This section shall not be deemed to limit the authority of a county which has adopted a charter under section 10, Article VI, Oregon Constitution. [1973 c.537 §7]

Source: Section 565.190 — Financing county exhibits at state fair , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.770 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.770
570.770 Invasive Species Council
Status: in_force

(1) The Invasive Species Council is established within the State Department of Agriculture. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the council consists of 22 members, as follows:

(a) Eight members are ex officio voting members with terms that do not expire. The ex officio voting members are:

(A) The Director of Agriculture, or a designated representative.

(B) The Director of the Center for Lakes and Reservoirs, or a designated representative.

(C) The State Fish and Wildlife Director, or a designated representative.

(D) The director of the Sea Grant College program, or a designated representative.

(E) The State Forester, or a designated representative.

(F) The Director of the Department of Environmental Quality, or a designated representative.

(G) The State Marine Director, or a designated representative.

(H) The State Parks and Recreation Director, or a designated representative.

(b) Ten members are voting members. The ex officio voting members identified in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall jointly appoint the voting members for a term of two years, but each appointed voting member serves at the pleasure of the ex officio voting members. Before a voting member’s term expires, the ex officio voting members shall appoint a successor with a term that begins on January 1 next following. An appointed voting member may not serve on the council for more than two consecutive terms. If a vacancy in a voting member’s position occurs, the ex officio members shall make an appointment that becomes immediately effective and that continues until the end of the term of the vacating voting member. In appointing voting members, the ex officio voting members shall ensure to the extent possible that the appointments represent the geographic, cultural and economic diversity of this state. Each appointment of a voting member must represent a different category of interest, as follows:

(A) A member who represents an organization or association with the purpose of advocating environmental stewardship;

(B) A member who represents an organization or association that advocates on behalf of private industry in this state;

(C) A member who represents a native American or Indian tribe or association of tribes within this state;

(D) A member who represents an entity, regardless of the form of the entity, with a headquarters or principal operations in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson or Josephine Counties and with a purpose of responding to invasive species concerns;

(E) A member who represents an entity, regardless of the form of the entity, with a headquarters or principal operations in Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco or Wheeler Counties and with a purpose of responding to invasive species concerns;

(F) A member who represents an entity, regardless of the form of the entity, with a headquarters or principal operations in Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln or Tillamook Counties and with a purpose of responding to invasive species concerns;

(G) A member who represents an entity, regardless of the form of the entity, with a headquarters or principal operations in Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Harney, Klamath, Lake or Malheur Counties and with a purpose of responding to invasive species concerns;

(H) A member who represents an entity, regardless of the form of the entity, with a headquarters or principal operations in Benton, Lane, Linn, Marion or Polk Counties and with a purpose of responding to invasive species concerns;

(I) A member who represents an entity, regardless of the form of the entity, with a headquarters or principal operations in Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington or Yamhill Counties and with a purpose of responding to invasive species concerns; and

(J) A member who represents the public.

(c) Four members are ex officio nonvoting members without a specified term of service. The ex officio nonvoting members are:

(A) The State Invasive Species Coordinator;

(B) A representative of the Governor with expertise in natural resource issues;

(C) A member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate; and

(D) A member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(2) The voting members of the council shall invite the United States Department of the Interior, the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Homeland Security, and may invite other federal agencies, to designate representatives as ex officio nonvoting members of the council without specified terms of service.

(3) A member of the council is not entitled to compensation under ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . A member of the council other than the State Invasive Species Coordinator is not entitled to reimbursement for expenses. At the discretion of the council, council members may be reimbursed from funds available to the council for actual and necessary travel and other expenses that members of the council incur in performing the members’ official duties, subject to the limits described in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Formerly 561.687; 2013 c.181 §1; 2015 c.486 §1; 2019 c.622 §2; 2021 c.97 §69]

Source: Section 570.770 — Invasive Species Council; membership; terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.316 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.316
571.316 Required reporting to department
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall adopt rules to require that a grower licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) accurately report to the department:

(a) That the grower does not intend to plant an industrial hemp crop at the location for which a license is issued under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) ; or

(b) Any loss of all or part of an industrial hemp crop.

(2) The rules adopted under this section must include a timeline for reporting to the department and may include other rules necessary to carry out this section. [2021 c.542 §18a; 2021 c.542 §18e]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.316 — Required reporting to department; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.230 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.230
571.230 Disposition and use of moneys received
Status: in_force

(1) Except for fees paid under ORS 571.057 (License application) , 571.063 (Temporary nursery sale license) and 571.145 (Inspection of licensed and unlicensed nurseries) (3), the State Department of Agriculture shall deposit all fees paid to it under ORS 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) to 571.230 (Disposition and use of moneys received) and 571.991 (Penalties for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) in the General Fund in the State Treasury to the credit of the Department of Agriculture Account. Such fees are continuously appropriated to the department for the purpose of administering and enforcing ORS 564.040 (Department list of additional protected wildflowers) , 564.991 (Penalties) , 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) to 571.230 (Disposition and use of moneys received) and 571.991 (Penalties for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) . The fees paid to the department under ORS 571.057 (License application) , 571.063 (Temporary nursery sale license) and 571.145 (Inspection of licensed and unlicensed nurseries) (3) shall be deposited by the State Treasurer in the Department of Agriculture Service Fund, and such funds are continuously appropriated to the department for the purposes of administering and enforcing ORS 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) to 571.230 (Disposition and use of moneys received) and 571.991 (Penalties for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) .

(2) The amount of revenue generated for nursery research pursuant to ORS 571.057 (License application) (3)(c) shall be used by the department only for the purposes set forth in subsection (3) of this section. With the advice of the State Nursery Research and Regulatory Committee, the director shall identify research needs of the Oregon nursery industry and shall obtain services of researchers for the purposes set forth in subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The amounts provided for in ORS 571.057 (License application) (3)(c) shall be used in carrying on experimental and research projects and investigations directed toward the prevention and elimination of plant diseases, insect pests and the development and improvement of cultural methods that are beneficial to the nursery industry. [1963 c.461 §25; 1971 c.756 §4; 1979 c.499 §5; 1985 c.659 §2; 1993 c.683 §7]

Source: Section 571.230 — Disposition and use of moneys received , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.555 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.555
565.555 Budget
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fair Council shall adopt a budget on a biennial basis using classifications of expenditures and revenues required by generally accepted accounting principles applicable to governmental entities. The budget is not subject to review and approval by the Legislative Assembly or to modification by the Legislative Assembly or the Emergency Board. The budget is not subject to any expenditure limit or to an allotment process. All moneys received or collected by the council are available for use as provided under this chapter at the discretion of the council.

(2) Prior to adopting or modifying a biennial budget, the council shall make the proposed budget, the adopted budget for the biennium then in progress and a financial report for the completed months of the biennium then in progress available for public review on a website maintained by the council for Oregon State Fair purposes. The council shall hold at least one regularly scheduled public meeting at which the public may comment on the proposed budget or modification. The council shall adopt a budget or budget modification at a regularly scheduled public meeting that is subsequent to the meeting at which the council allows public comment on the proposed budget or modification.

(3) The council shall submit to periodic audits by the Secretary of State. The council may retain a public accounting firm to annually examine and attest to the financial operations of the council. The council shall include the results of any public accounting in the annual report submitted to the Legislative Assembly under subsection (4) of this section.

(4) The council shall file an annual report with the Governor, a committee or interim committee of the Legislative Assembly dealing with economic development, the Legislative Fiscal Office and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services regarding the activities of the council, including but not limited to the conducting of the Oregon State Fair, the carrying out of fairground business operations and the operation of fairground properties and facilities as an exposition center and the resulting revenues and expenses. [2013 c.492 §11]

Source: Section 565.555 — Budget; audits; activities reporting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.420 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.420
570.420 Cherry fruit fly control area inspector
Status: in_force

The county court or board of county commissioners of each county in which a control area, or any part thereof, has been established for cherry fruit fly control according to ORS 570.405 (Department may establish control areas) , shall appoint a control area inspector for that county upon the petition of 50 interested persons or 50 percent of the interested persons, whichever is smaller, who are farm owners within the county. The inspector shall work under the direction of and be responsible to the State Department of Agriculture. The inspector shall carry out the provisions of the control area order. The inspector shall be paid out of the general funds of the county such wages as are fixed by the county court or board of county commissioners.

Source: Section 570.420 — Cherry fruit fly control area inspector; appointment; duty; pay , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 564.135 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.135
564.135 Effect of law on commercial forestland or private land
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in ORS 564.100 (Definitions for ORS 564.100 to 564.135) to 564.130 (Confidentiality of information regarding threatened or endangered species) is intended, by itself, to require an owner of any commercial forestland or other private land to take action to protect a threatened species or endangered species, or to impose additional requirements or restrictions on the use of private land.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nothing in ORS 496.004 (Definitions) , 496.171 (Definitions for ORS 496.171 to 496.182) to 496.192 (Effect of law on commercial forestland or other private land) , 498.026 (Transaction in threatened or endangered wildlife species prohibited) , 564.040 (Department list of additional protected wildflowers) and 564.100 (Definitions for ORS 564.100 to 564.135) to 564.135 (Effect of law on commercial forestland or private land) or ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) and 527.992 (Civil penalties) shall be interpreted to require protection of a species listed under ORS 564.100 (Definitions for ORS 564.100 to 564.135) to 564.130 (Confidentiality of information regarding threatened or endangered species) or its habitat on private forestland.

(3) The existence of a species listed under ORS 564.100 (Definitions for ORS 564.100 to 564.135) to 564.130 (Confidentiality of information regarding threatened or endangered species) on privately owned forestland shall not require protection of its habitat as a biological site under ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) and 527.992 (Civil penalties) . However, if other elements exist that qualify such habitat as a biological site, such habitat may be protected as a biological site under ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) and 527.992 (Civil penalties) .

(4) Species listed under ORS 564.100 (Definitions for ORS 564.100 to 564.135) to 564.130 (Confidentiality of information regarding threatened or endangered species) may be subject to protection under ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A provided that the full process of inventory and analysis required by any open spaces, scenic and historic areas and natural resources goal is fulfilled and included in any acknowledged land use plan or amendment. [1987 c.686 §16]

Source: Section 564.135 — Effect of law on commercial forestland or private land; effect on other laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors564.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.180 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.180
571.180 Misrepresentation of nursery stock by grower, dealer or agent prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) No grower, dealer or agent shall:

(a) Sell nursery stock representing it to be a name, age or variety different from what the nursery stock actually is.

(b) Represent that any nursery stock is a new variety, when in fact it is a standard variety and has been given a new name.

(c) Sell or represent cormels as corms or bulblets as bulbs.

(2) In addition to the provisions of ORS 632.450 (Definitions for ORS 632.450 to 632.485) to 632.490 (Labeling fruit or vegetables as Oregon grown or packed) and 632.900 (“Horticultural and agricultural products” defined) to 632.985 (Transporting of agricultural or horticultural products subject to inspection) , all other laws relating to labeling and the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the grower, dealer or agent shall attach to every bundle of fruit-bearing trees sold or shipped within this state a tag or label specifying the name of the variety of trees contained therein. If the bundle shall contain trees of different varieties, such label or tag shall be attached to each tree or group of trees of the same variety. The purchaser of any fruit-bearing tree or trees not true to name as specified on such tag or label, shall have a remedy at law in a civil action to recover the damages sustained. Such action may be brought at any time prior to the third bearing year. [1963 c.461 §19; 2001 c.104 §232]

Source: Section 571.180 — Misrepresentation of nursery stock by grower, dealer or agent prohibited; tag or label required on fruit trees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.020 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.020
561.020 Responsibility of department as to inspectional, regulatory and development work
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall have full responsibility and authority for all the inspectional, regulatory and market development work provided for under the provisions of all statutes which the department is empowered and directed to enforce.

(2) The department shall encourage and work toward long-range planning to develop and promote the agricultural resources of Oregon that they may contribute as greatly as possible to the future economy of the state.

(3) The Director of Agriculture shall coordinate any activities of the department related to a watershed enhancement project approved by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board under ORS 541.932 (Watershed enhancement project assistance) with activities of other cooperating state and federal agencies participating in the project.

(4) The Director of Agriculture shall conduct any activities of the department in a manner consistent with the goal set forth in ORS 468B.155 (State goal to prevent ground water contamination) . [Amended by 1955 c.572 §8; 1959 c.639 §4; 1987 c.734 §15; 1989 c.833 §62]

Source: Section 561.020 — Responsibility of department as to inspectional, regulatory and development work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.175 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.175
569.175 Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 569.175 (Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195) to 569.195 (Cooperation with department) :

(1) “Noxious weed” means a terrestrial, aquatic or marine plant designated by the State Weed Board under ORS 569.615 (Duties of board) as among those representing the greatest public menace and as a top priority for action by weed control programs.

(2) “Person” means a person as defined in ORS 174.100 (Definitions) , the federal government or any of its agencies, the State of Oregon or any of its agencies, or any city, county, district or municipal corporation of this state. [Formerly 452.610]

Source: Section 569.175 — Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.615 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.615
571.615 Workforce training assistance
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Business Development Department shall provide, or shall partially or fully fund the provision of, workforce training assistance to persons engaged in the business of western juniper harvesting or of manufacturing products from western juniper. The department shall provide or fund the training assistance to support the growth and development of a western juniper harvesting or related manufacturing business, including but not limited to supporting business by qualifying workers in harvesting, commercial driving and milling. The training assistance may be in standardized or customized form. If the department provides training assistance under this subsection or as part of a cooperative agreement under subsection (2) of this section, the department may provide the assistance directly or may enter into personal service contracts for qualified providers to render the assistance.

(2) The department shall give preference to creating basic worker skills, but may also provide or fund training to assist in the maintenance or advancement of worker skills to ensure the viability of western juniper harvesting or related manufacturing businesses in this state. The department, the Employment Department, local governments as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , nonprofit organizations and private associations may enter into cooperative agreements for:

(a) Identifying the projected workforce needs of western juniper harvesting or related manufacturing businesses, potential workers for those businesses and the training needs of those potential workers; and

(b) Providing workforce training assistance to meet the needs described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3) Workforce training assistance described in this section must be designed to increase the likelihood that individuals in the local areas near western juniper harvesting or related manufacturing businesses will have the necessary skill sets to obtain work in those businesses. The Oregon Business Development Department may give training assistance preference to individuals in the local areas who are unemployed. [2015 c.636 §4]

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

Source: Section 571.615 — Workforce training assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.410 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.410
561.410 Department’s granting of credit
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture may grant credit for services and materials furnished pursuant to the laws administered by the department.

(2) The department shall prepare an itemized invoice of the services and materials furnished by the department and send the invoice to the person responsible for payment. The amount owing by the person is due and payable to the department on or before the 30th day after the date of the invoice. [1959 c.229 §2; 1963 c.373 §1; 2003 c.641 §1]

Source: Section 561.410 — Department’s granting of credit; invoice; payment due date , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.240 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.240
565.240 Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The board may make and enforce all rules and regulations necessary for the proper conduct and management of their respective fairs. It may appoint such marshals or police as may be necessary to keep order and preserve the peace during the time and at the place of holding the fairs and at all other times when the board deems such appointments necessary for the preservation of the peace and the protection of public and private property upon the fairgrounds. The officers so appointed have the same authority for the preservation of order and making arrests upon the grounds as would a deputy sheriff.

Source: Section 565.240 — Rules and regulations; peace officers; appointment and powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 564.120 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.120
564.120 Transactions in threatened or endangered species
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided pursuant to ORS 564.105 (Responsibility to protect and conserve native plants) , no person shall take, import, export, transport, purchase or sell, or attempt to take, import, export, transport, purchase or sell any threatened species or endangered species.

(2) No person shall take or attempt to take any threatened species or endangered species without first having obtained permission from the person who owns or leases the land upon which the species is growing. When land is owned by the State of Oregon and leased for private use, permission to take or attempt to take a threatened species or endangered species must first be obtained from the Director of Agriculture. [1987 c.686 §12]

Source: Section 564.120 — Transactions in threatened or endangered species; restrictions; prohibition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors564.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).