ORS § 571.625 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.625
571.625 Western Juniper Industry Fund
Status: in_force

The Western Juniper Industry Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Western Juniper Industry Fund shall be credited to the fund. The fund shall consist of any moneys appropriated, allocated, deposited or transferred to the fund by the Legislative Assembly or otherwise. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Business Development Department for the purpose of carrying out activities under ORS 571.605 (Economic development assistance) , 571.610 (Technical business assistance) and 571.615 (Workforce training assistance) . Any moneys deposited in the fund for the purpose of carrying out a particular activity shall be kept in a separate subaccount of the fund and accounted for separately. [2015 c.636 §6]

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

Source: Section 571.625 — Western Juniper Industry Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.275 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.275
565.275 Fair district
Status: in_force

(1) A fair district may:

(a) Have and use a common seal.

(b) Sue and be sued in its name.

(c) Make and accept any and all contracts, deeds, leases, releases and documents of any kind that, in the judgment of the district board, are necessary or proper to the exercise of any power of the district, and to direct the payment of all lawful claims or demands.

(d) Assess, levy and collect taxes to pay the cost of acquiring sites for the county fair and constructing, reconstructing, altering, operating and maintaining the ground and all other property devoted to the use of the county fair, the expenses incurred in the business management and financial and other affairs of the county fair and any lawful claims against the district.

(e) Employ all necessary agents and assistants.

(f) Call elections after the formation of the district.

(g) Generally do any acts necessary and proper to the complete exercise and effect of any of its powers or the purposes for which it was formed.

(2) The officers of the district shall be a board of five members elected by the electors of the district. The district board shall be the governing body of the district and shall exercise all powers of the district.

(3) Five district board members shall be elected at the election for district formation. If the effective date of the formation of the district occurs in an odd-numbered year, two district board members shall be elected for four-year terms and the other three district board members shall be elected for two-year terms. If the effective date of the formation occurs in an even-numbered year, two district board members shall be elected for three-year terms and the other three district board members shall be elected for one-year terms. The district board members shall be elected at large by position number. Each district board member shall hold office until election and qualification of a successor.

(4) ORS chapter 255 governs the nomination and election of district board members and the conduct of district elections.

(5) The district board in each year shall determine and fix the amount of money to be levied and raised by taxation for the purposes of the district.

(6) A county may convey or otherwise transfer public property to a fair district as provided by law. [1999 c.681 §6; 2001 c.104 §231; 2003 c.802 §143]

Source: Section 565.275 — Fair district; powers; district board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.305 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.305
561.305 Issuance of licenses
Status: in_force

(1) In order to simplify and expedite the issuance of licenses by the State Department of Agriculture, whenever practical and reasonable the department may accept a single application and issue a single license covering multiple activities of a single applicant that are required to be licensed by the department.

(2) The department may refuse to issue, refuse to renew, revoke or suspend any license or application for license issued or which may be issued pursuant to any law under its jurisdiction where it finds that the licensee has violated any provision of such law or regulations promulgated thereunder. If a single license is issued covering multiple activities, the department may refuse to issue, refuse to renew, revoke or suspend the license for any single activity covered by the license without affecting other activities covered by the license. [1959 c.229 §11; 1985 c.353 §1]

Source: Section 561.305 — Issuance of licenses; multiple activity license; refusal, revocation, suspension or nonrenewal of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.020 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.020
570.020 Inspectors may enter premises
Status: in_force

The county horticultural inspectors, deputy county horticultural inspectors and all other persons authorized to enforce the horticultural and inspection laws of Oregon may enter upon or into any premises, land, buildings, enclosures or other places for the purpose of:

(1) Inspecting any article that is subject to or may be subject to infestation with any insect or other plant pest injurious to any article that grows upon, in or from the soil by processes of plant growth, or the eggs, larvae or pupae of an insect or other plant pest injurious to an article or articles; or

(2) Enforcing any of the laws of this state relating to horticultural quarantine or horticultural inspection or the abatement of horticultural nuisances or any other duties imposed by law upon the inspectors and other persons authorized to enforce the inspection and horticultural laws of Oregon. [Amended by 2015 c.203 §6]

Source: Section 570.020 — Inspectors may enter premises , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.435 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.435
568.435 Boundary change notice for taxation purposes
Status: in_force

For purposes of ad valorem taxation, a boundary change must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [2001 c.138 §50]

Note: 568.435 (Boundary change notice for taxation purposes) was added to and made a part of 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 568.435 — Boundary change notice for taxation purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.405 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.405
567.405 Harney County experiment station established
Status: in_force

In order to investigate and demonstrate methods for improving agricultural and livestock conditions in the range areas in southeastern Oregon, an agricultural experiment station is established and shall be located in Harney County in such place as may be selected by Oregon State University. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §192]

Source: Section 567.405 — Harney County experiment station established , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.374 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.374
561.374 Compensation and expenses
Status: in_force

(1) Each member of the State Board of Agriculture may receive compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) , payable from moneys appropriated or otherwise made available to the board.

(2) The board shall select a chairperson from among its voting members.

(3) The board shall meet once during each calendar quarter at a time and place determined by the chairperson. The board may hold additional meetings at times and places determined by the chairperson or the Director of Agriculture, or as requested by five or more members. A majority of the voting board members constitutes a quorum. An act by a majority of a quorum is an official act of the board.

(4) By arrangement with the chairperson, the Director of Agriculture shall review with the board the activities of the State Department of Agriculture and, subject to policy direction by the board, outline the methods, policies and program of work for the department. [Formerly 561.140]

Source: Section 561.374 — Compensation and expenses; organization; meetings; quorum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.880 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.880
568.880 Tax levy for wind erosion control
Status: in_force

The county courts of the several counties may levy a tax and create a fund for the control of wind erosion on county land within the wind erosion districts and for expenses of erosion control which cannot fairly be charged to the individual landowners. The amount estimated by the county court as being sufficient for such purposes may be placed in the county budget; and after consideration at the meeting held for the purpose of passing upon the tax levy of the electors of the county, may become one of the items for which expenditure may be made during the ensuing year.

Source: Section 568.880 — Tax levy for wind erosion control , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.430 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.430
570.430 Procedure for collection of expenses incurred by inspector
Status: in_force

(1) On the completion of the work, the inspector shall file with the county clerk an itemized statement of expenses necessarily incurred in the operation, including the wages of the inspector for time spent therein, both on the preparation and completion of the operation, verified by the oath of the inspector. When such statement is filed, the county clerk shall cause the same to be entered upon a lien docket prepared for that purpose. The amount of the expenses when so docketed shall constitute a first lien upon such land and premises, except as to taxes. The county court or board of county commissioners shall hear and promptly decide any objection to the amount of expenses assessed.

(2) If the expenses are not paid and the lien discharged by the owner or occupant of the lands within 90 days from the date the lien is docketed, the county may recover the expenses in an action at law. [Amended by 1991 c.459 §436]

Source: Section 570.430 — Procedure for collection of expenses incurred by inspector , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.420 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.420
571.420 Meetings
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Hemp Commission shall establish a meeting place anywhere in this state, but must consider in selecting the location the convenience of the majority of those persons most likely to have business with the commission or to be affected by the acts of the commission.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the commission may participate in meetings outside the state for the purposes of advancing the work of the commission.

(3) The commission may take action only at meetings held within this state. [2021 c.216 §9]

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

Source: Section 571.420 — Meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.402 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.402
571.402 Declarations
Status: in_force

(1) It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) are enacted in the exercise of the power of the state for the purposes of protecting and furthering the public health and welfare. It is further declared that the hemp industry of this state is affected with a public interest in that, among other things:

(a) The production, processing, manufacture and distribution of hemp and hemp products constitute a paramount industry of this state that not only provides substantial and required revenues for the state and its political subdivisions, and employment and a means of livelihood for many thousands of its population, but also provides essential foods, supplements and other agricultural, commercial and industrial products that are vital to the public health and welfare.

(b) The stabilization, maintenance and expansion of the hemp industry of Oregon, and of the state, national and international markets for hemp products, are necessary to assure the consuming public an adequate supply of foods and supplements that are indispensable in a proper human diet, as well as other agricultural, commercial and industrial products to protect, for the state and its political subdivisions, a necessary source of tax revenue, to provide and maintain an adequate standard of living for a great segment of the population of this state, to maintain proper wage scales for those engaged in the hemp industry and to maintain existing employment.

(c) The essential nature of hemp and hemp products is such as to require that the public be made aware of the essential nature of hemp and hemp products, and be protected against misrepresentation and deception, by the dissemination of accurate and scientific information about various hemp and hemp products, their various classifications, the food values and industrial and therapeutic uses of hemp and hemp products, the methods, care and precautions necessary to their proper production, processing, manufacture and distribution, the necessary costs and expenses of the production, processing, manufacture and distribution of hemp and hemp products and the necessity and desirability on the part of the public of using and consuming hemp and hemp products of the highest standards of quality.

(2) The purposes of ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) are:

(a) To enable the hemp industry, with the aid of the state, to develop, maintain and expand the state, national and international markets for hemp and hemp products produced, processed or manufactured in this state, and the use and consumption of hemp and hemp products in the state, national and international markets.

(b) In aid, but not in limitation, of the purposes described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, to authorize and enable the Oregon Hemp Commission to formulate and effectuate, directly or in cooperation with other agencies and instrumentalities specified in ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) , sales stimulation and consumer or other educational programs designed to increase the use and consumption of hemp and hemp products and to conduct research, education and information programs related to the hemp industry. [2021 c.216 §2]

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

Source: Section 571.402 — Declarations; purposes of ORS 571.400 to 571.501 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.005 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.005
567.005 Greenhouse facilities for seed potato testing
Status: in_force

Oregon State University is authorized to construct such greenhouse facilities as may be necessary for testing seed potatoes for diseases, experimentation on insect control methods and materials, research on potato disease problems and for the development and testing of special varieties and strains of potatoes. The greenhouse facilities shall be under the control and management of the experiment station. [Amended by 2009 c.762 §86; 2015 c.767 §183]

Source: Section 567.005 — Greenhouse facilities for seed potato testing; management , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.610 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.610
561.610 Request for hearing
Status: in_force

(1) A request of the State Department of Agriculture for a hearing on the propriety of the detention, seizure or embargo and related matters must be filed with the department in writing within 10 days of receiving actual notice of such action. The request may be filed either by the owner or the person in possession but the time limited for filing such request is to be computed from the time the required notice is first received by either of such persons. When the department receives a request for a hearing, it shall designate the time and place of hearing.

(2) The hearing shall not be held sooner than 10 days after the request for a hearing has been received by the department. However, if the subject matter of the department’s action is perishable goods, or if, in the opinion of the department, other good and sufficient reason appears, the hearing may, at the request of the owner or person in possession of such goods, be held at an earlier date. [Formerly part of 616.095]

Source: Section 561.610 — Request for hearing; when held , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.366 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.366
561.366 Conferences to coordinate work
Status: in_force

The Director of Agriculture, the director of the agricultural experiment station and the director of the agricultural extension service of Oregon State University shall meet in conference at such times as may be necessary to eliminate any causes of overlapping and friction which may arise in connection with the conduct of their work; and they are authorized to invite representatives of collaborating federal agencies to participate in such conferences. [Formerly 561.100]

Source: Section 561.366 — Conferences to coordinate work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.403 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.403
561.403 Extended stream bank erosion plans
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the request of any soil and water conservation district, flood control district or municipality, the Natural Resources Division of the State Department of Agriculture shall cooperate with the requester to develop an extended stream bank erosion plan.

(2) An extended stream bank erosion plan shall provide for the best methods of erosion control for an extended section of stream that affects all the parties that have requested the division’s assistance in developing the plan.

(3) In developing an extended stream bank erosion plan, the division shall cooperate extensively with all persons or entities interested in or affected by the erosion of the stream bank, including but not limited to landowners, persons who occupy the land adjacent to the stream, flood control districts, soil and water conservation districts, municipalities and other local government units. [1985 c.667 §2]

Source: Section 561.403 — Extended stream bank erosion plans; division to assist in developing plans; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.057 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.057
571.057 License application
Status: in_force

(1) Each person required to be licensed by ORS 571.055 (License required to grow or deal in nursery stock) 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 gross dollar volume of sales or purchases of nursery stock by the applicant within Oregon during the prior calendar year or, if the applicant maintains sales records on a fiscal basis, the prior fiscal year; and

(d) The type of business to be operated and, if 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 and any amounts required by ORS 571.075 (Renewal of license) (3). An application is not a public record but is subject to audit and review by the department. An applicant for an original license or for a renewal license, without a full calendar year of prior nursery stock sales or purchase experience upon which to base the fees, shall base the fees on an estimated annual gross dollar volume of sales or purchases of nursery stock by the applicant. Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 571.075 (Renewal of license) , upon application by the person for a renewal of license for a subsequent year, the fees for the previous license year shall be adjusted to reflect the actual annual gross dollar volume of sales or purchases of nursery stock by the applicant. Any additional fees found to be due must be paid to the department at the time of application for renewal of license. The department shall refund any overpayment found to be due the applicant.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall establish the license fees for growers and dealers after consulting with the State Nursery Research and Regulatory Committee and after public hearing in accordance with ORS chapter 183. The department shall establish the fees on the basis of annual gross dollar volume of sales or purchases of nursery stock within Oregon for the calendar year immediately preceding the license period.

(b) The license fees may not be less than $65 or more than $40,000. The millage rate may not be less than one-tenth mill or more than 10 mills. The department shall establish the fees in an amount sufficient to allow the department to administer and enforce the provisions of ORS 564.040 (Department list of additional protected wildflowers) , 564.991 (Penalties) , 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) to 571.230 (Disposition and use of moneys received) and 571.991 (Penalties for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) .

(c) In addition to and at the time of payment of the annual license fee, growers and dealers shall pay assessments for the expenses of carrying out the provisions of ORS 571.230 (Disposition and use of moneys received) (2) and (3). Dealers shall pay 0.0002 times the gross dollar purchases in the previous license year. Growers shall pay 0.0002 times the gross dollar sales in the previous license year. The assessment may not be less than $10.

(4) For florists and landscape contracting businesses, dealer and agent fees must be computed on the basis of gross purchases of plants. For greenhouse operators and growers, including persons collecting native plants, fees must be computed on the basis of gross sales of plants or sales value of plants produced in Oregon.

(5) Each grower or dealer is entitled to one sales location under the license of the grower or dealer. Each additional sales location, yard, branch store, stall or peddling vehicle maintained by the grower or dealer requires the payment of the full license fee for each of the additional sales outlets. A grower who is also a dealer shall be licensed only as a grower. [1971 c.756 §6; 1977 c.638 §3; 1985 c.659 §1; 1993 c.683 §3; 2007 c.71 §178; 2007 c.541 §7; 2015 c.533 §2]

Source: Section 571.057 — License application; contents; fee; assessments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.200 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.200
561.200 Prohibitions against the obstruction of officers, agents or employees
Status: in_force

(1) No person, firm or corporation shall refuse to allow any authorized officer, agent or employee of the State Department of Agriculture to enter upon the premises of the person, firm or corporation or to inspect any books, records, plant, equipment, apparatus, vehicles or any other thing or place of the person, firm or corporation which it is such officer’s, agent’s or employee’s duty to inspect.

(2) No person, firm or corporation shall refuse to produce books, records, apparatus and equipment for the inspection of such officer, agent or employee upon demand, or refuse to allow samples to be taken by such officer, agent or employee, when they are by law authorized so to do.

(3) No person, firm or corporation shall otherwise interfere with such officer, agent or employee in the lawful exercise of duties, either by active or passive resistance or by refusal to cooperate in every reasonable manner with the officer agent or employee in the carrying out of lawful duties.

Source: Section 561.200 — Prohibitions against the obstruction of officers, agents or employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.426 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.426
571.426 Authority to contract
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Hemp Commission may contract with an independent contractor for the performance of any service, except that the commission may not contract with an independent contractor to perform discretionary functions of the commission.

(b) ORS 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) and ORS chapters 240, 279A, 279B and 279C do not apply to the commission in obtaining services described in this subsection, except that a contract for services described in this subsection may not take effect until the contract is approved by the State Department of Agriculture under subsection (7) of this section and the Department of Justice under subsection (8) of this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission may rent space or acquire supplies and equipment from any contractor as described in subsection (1) of this section.

(b) ORS 276A.206 (Oversight of state information and telecommunications technology by State Chief Information Officer) , 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) and 283.085 (Definitions for ORS 283.085 to 283.092) to 283.092 (Effect of financing agreement on tax status) and ORS chapters 276, 278, 279A, 279B, 279C and 283 do not apply to rentals or acquisitions described in this subsection.

(3) Except as provided in this section, a contractor described in subsection (1) of this section shall be considered an independent contractor and not an employee, eligible employee, public employee or employee of the state for purposes of Oregon law, including ORS chapters 236, 238, 238A, 240, 243, 291, 316 and 652.

(4) Nothing in this section precludes the state or the commission from being considered the employer of the contractor described in subsection (1) of this section for purposes of unemployment compensation under ORS 670.600 (Independent contractor defined) and ORS chapter 657.

(5) A contractor described in subsection (1) of this section shall be considered an independent contractor and not a worker for purposes of ORS 670.600 (Independent contractor defined) and ORS chapter 656.

(6) A contractor described in subsection (1) of this section may not be considered a public official, public officer, state officer or executive official for purposes of Oregon law, including ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) and ORS chapters 236, 244, 292, 295 and 297.

(7) The State Department of Agriculture shall review the contract described in subsection (1) of this section for the adequacy of the clauses pertaining to statement of work, starting and ending dates, consideration, subcontracts, funds authorized in the budget, amendments, termination, compliance with applicable law, assignment and waiver, access to records, indemnity, ownership of work product, nondiscrimination, successors in interest, attorney fees, tax certification or merger or any other clause the department deems necessary.

(8) The Department of Justice shall review any contracts, agreements and similar funding devices that meet or exceed the fund threshold established by the department by rule.

(9) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, in consultation with the State Department of Agriculture, shall adopt rules necessary for the screening and selection of independent contractors under this section.

(10) Except as provided under subsection (9) of this section, the State Department of Agriculture may adopt rules as necessary to carry out this section. [2021 c.216 §11]

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

Source: Section 571.426 — Authority to contract; limitations on contractors; required review of contracts; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.275 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.275
571.275 Commission powers regarding industrial hemp
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission may purchase, possess, seize or dispose of industrial hemp products or commodities located on a premises licensed under ORS 475C.065 (Production license) , 475C.085 (Processor license) , 475C.093 (Wholesale license) , 475C.097 (Retail license) or 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) or other area under the control of the premises licensee as the commission deems necessary to enforce and ensure compliance with:

(a) ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) or 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) or rules adopted by the commission relating to ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) or 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) ; or

(b) Any provision in ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) or in rules adopted by the commission or State Department of Agriculture under ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) that makes a requirement, restriction or other provision of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) or 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) applicable to industrial hemp.

(2) If the commission purchases, possesses, seizes or disposes of industrial hemp products or commodities under this section to enforce or ensure compliance with a provision of ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) or rule adopted by the department under ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) that makes a requirement, restriction or other provision of ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) or 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) applicable to industrial hemp, the commission shall notify the department of the commission action as soon as practicable. [2018 c.116 §14; 2021 c.351 §286]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.275 — Commission powers regarding industrial hemp; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.447 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.447
565.447 Lottery proceeds allocation to County Fair Account
Status: in_force

(1) Subject only to the availability of unobligated net lottery proceeds, there is allocated from the Administrative Services Economic Development Fund to the County Fair Account created under ORS 565.445 (County Fair Account) an amount equal to one percent of the net proceeds from the Oregon State Lottery, but not to exceed $1.53 million annually, adjusted biennially pursuant to an inflation factor determined by dividing the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items), as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, for January 1 immediately preceding commencement of the biennium, by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers of the Portland, Oregon, Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area, as compiled by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for January 1, 2001.

(2) The allocation of moneys from the Administrative Services Economic Development Fund under this section is subject to the requirements in section 4, Article XV of the Oregon Constitution, for deposit of specified amounts of the net proceeds from the Oregon State Lottery into the Education Stability Fund and into the Parks and Natural Resources Fund and shall be made only after satisfaction or payment of:

(a) Amounts allocated to Westside lottery bonds issued under ORS 391.140 (Revenue bonds for specified light rail project) or to the reserves or any refunding related to the Westside lottery bonds in accordance with the priority for allocation and disbursement established by ORS 391.130 (Allocation of lottery moneys to Regional Light Rail Extension Construction Fund) ;

(b) All liens, pledges or other obligations relating to lottery bonds or refunding lottery bonds due or payable during the year for which an allocation is to be made; and

(c) Amounts required by any other pledges of, or liens on, net proceeds from the Oregon State Lottery. [2001 c.811 §2; 2002 s.s.2 c.4 §3; 2002 s.s.3 c.6 §19; 2003 c.14 §351a; 2019 c.57 §29]

Note: See note under 565.446 (Legislative findings) .

Note: Section 10, chapter 546, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

Sec. 10. (1) As used in this section:

(a) “County fair” and “county fairgrounds” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 565.010 (Definitions) .

(b) “County fair operator” means a county fair board, fair association or fair district that operates a county fair.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Earned revenue” means revenue from the sale of goods or services, including, but not limited to, admission tickets, charges for services, rentals, permits and fees, merchandise, food and beverages, advertising and contracted services and performances.

(B) “Earned revenue” does not include other sources of revenue, including, but not limited to, donations, federal, state and local governmental grants or returns on investments.

(d) “Fair association” has the meaning given that term in ORS 565.268 (Agreements for fair association to exercise powers of county fair board) .

(e) “Fair district” means an entity described in ORS 565.275 (Fair district) .

(2) The Oregon Business Development Department shall develop and implement a program for awarding grants directly to county fair operators for the operation of county fairs and the maintenance and repair of county fairgrounds.

(3) To be eligible for a grant, a county fair operator must demonstrate to the department’s satisfaction that, at any time after February 29, 2020, and before June 30, 2023, the operator experienced a significant loss in earned revenue from the operation of a county fair or county fairgrounds because of statewide mandates, or guidance of the Oregon Health Authority, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall prescribe the form and process, including the application period, by which county fair operators may apply for and be awarded grants under the program.

(b) Applications must, at a minimum, require applicants to state their lost earned revenue as described in subsection (3) of this section.

(c) For purposes of reviewing applications, the department may require applicants to provide:

(A) The applicant’s federal tax return for the periods to which the application relates; and

(B) Financial documentation, including, but not limited to, audited financial statements or financial statements that have been approved by a certified public accountant.

(5) Before awarding grants, the department may withhold an amount not to exceed five percent of the total amount allocated under section 9 of this 2023 Act to reimburse the department for the actual costs of developing and implementing the program.

(6) The department shall award grants to reimburse county fair operators for lost earned revenue supported by their applications as follows:

(a) If the total of all grant award amounts exceeds $3 million, less any amount withheld under subsection (5) of this section, the amounts shall be reduced proportionally until they equal $3 million, less any amount withheld under subsection (5) of this section; or

(b) If the total of all grant award amounts is less than $3 million, less any amount withheld under subsection (5) of this section, the amounts shall be increased proportionally until they equal $3 million, less any amount withheld under subsection (5) of this section. [2023 c.546 §10]

STATE FAIR COUNCIL; FAIRGROUND OPERATIONS, PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES

Source: Section 565.447 — Lottery proceeds allocation to County Fair Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.160 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.160
570.160 Procedure when shipment is sound, but from infected or infested area
Status: in_force

In case the shipment, although apparently sound and not infested or infected by any pests, is from an infested or infected district beyond the limits of this state, the inspector shall notify the owner or person in charge thereof, and shall require such owner or person to fumigate or sterilize such shipment, or to destroy or to treat such shipment in the manner directed by the inspector and under the supervision of the inspector or under the supervision of some person appointed by the inspector for that purpose, or to return it to the point of origin or ship out of the state.

Source: Section 570.160 — Procedure when shipment is sound, but from infected or infested area , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.375 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.375
569.375 Notice of district creation and weeds to be controlled
Status: in_force

The county court shall, upon declaring a weed control district or districts, cause to be published an official notice describing each district and naming weeds to be destroyed and to be prevented from producing seed within the districts. The notice shall be published in a newspaper or newspapers, not exceeding three in number, serving the districts, in two consecutive issues if weekly, or two times at intervals of one week if daily or semiweekly. Immediately after the last publication of the official notice, the provisions of ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) shall be enforced. [Formerly 570.525]

Source: Section 569.375 — Notice of district creation and weeds to be controlled , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.468 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.468
571.468 Dispute regarding amount of assessment
Status: in_force

(1) A producer may dispute the amount of an assessment levied against the producer on a unit basis under ORS 571.447 (Levy and collection of assessment) if the total assessment levied against the producer during an assessment period established by the Oregon Hemp Commission by rule exceeds the total dollar value received by the producer for the hemp during that assessment period multiplied by the maximum lawful assessment percentage.

(2) A producer who disputes the amount of an assessment as provided under subsection (1) of this section may file a challenge to the assessment with the commission not more than 60 days after the close of the assessment period. The challenge must be filed on a form provided by the State Department of Agriculture. The commission shall process a challenge under this section pursuant to rules adopted under subsection (4) of this section.

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

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall adopt rules to carry out this section. Rules adopted under this paragraph must include, but need not be limited to, procedures for filing, processing and formal or informal resolution of challenges and for determining hemp prices paid in arm’s-length transactions.

(b) The commission shall adopt rules establishing assessment periods and may adopt other rules as necessary and that do not conflict with the rules adopted by the department under this subsection. [2021 c.216 §25]

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

Source: Section 571.468 — Dispute regarding amount of assessment; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.860 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.860
568.860 Inspector may enter lands in district
Status: in_force

(1) The wind erosion inspector shall have access to all lands within the district or districts under the supervision of the inspector. If in the judgment of the inspector wind erosion is occurring or is likely to occur because proper control measures are not being practiced, the inspector shall serve a written notice to any such owner or occupant of such land, or where unable to serve such notice personally, shall post the same and two copies thereof in three conspicuous places on the land where the provisions of ORS 568.810 (Purpose of ORS 568.810 to 568.890) to 568.890 (District may be dissolved) are not being complied with, bearing date of service on posting of same and a statement setting forth that work on the control of wind erosion must be commenced within five days; except that when serious blowing is actually occurring, four hours from the date of service is sufficient notice.

(2) A copy of the notice or notices, each showing the period of grace allowed, together with proof of service indorsed thereon, shall be filed with the county court.

Source: Section 568.860 — Inspector may enter lands in district; service of notice on owner or occupant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.190 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.190
561.190 Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture is authorized and directed to make any and all rules and regulations necessary for the administration or enforcement of any law with the administration or enforcement of which the department is charged, and not inconsistent with the authority with which the department is vested or with any such law. Such rules and regulations shall be compiled and printed in pamphlet form for distribution. The violation of any rule or regulation made by the department pursuant to this section shall be a violation of the law to which such rule or regulation applies and shall be punishable in the manner provided for violations of such law.

Source: Section 561.190 — Rules and regulations; publication; effect of violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.521 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.521
565.521 Conducting of Oregon State Fair
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fair Council shall govern the conducting of the Oregon State Fair, the carrying out of fairground business operations and the operation of fairground properties and facilities. The council shall conduct the Oregon State Fair for a period of not less than three days and not more than 17 days annually on dates established by the council.

(2) The council may engage in all necessary or expedient actions or activities to carry out the mission and purposes of the council described in ORS 565.456 (State Fair Council) .

(3) The council may enter into contracts and agreements involving property, goods or services as the council deems reasonable to carry out the mission and purposes of the council or to execute any duties, functions or powers of the council, including but not limited to contracts and agreements related 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 or the construction, repair, remodeling, maintenance and insurance of fairground properties and facilities. However, the council must obtain approval from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services before entering into any contract or agreement that may result in a lien in excess of available council financial resources on fairgrounds properties or facilities owned by the department.

(4) The council may sue and be sued in its own name.

(5) Subject to subsection (3) of this section and ORS 565.495 (Ownership and control of properties and facilities) , the council may acquire, purchase, receive, hold, control, convey, sell, manage, operate, lease and improve fairground properties and facilities as the council deems necessary or expedient for conducting the Oregon State Fair, carrying out fairground business operations or operating fairground properties and facilities.

(6) ORS 227.286 (Regulations applicable to public property) does not apply to any construction, repair, remodeling or maintenance of fairground properties and facilities.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The council may solicit support for carrying out the mission and purposes of the council described in ORS 565.456 (State Fair Council) and, subject to ORS 565.495 (Ownership and control of properties and facilities) , may accept conditional or unconditional gifts, grants, donations, bequests and other contributions of money, property, services or other things of value from public or private sources and, subject to any terms of a contribution, may:

(A) Expend the contribution to benefit the conducting of the Oregon State Fair, the carrying out of fairground business operations, the operation of fairground properties and facilities, the promotion of the Oregon State Fair and related Oregon tourism and other industries;

(B) Deposit the contribution in a dedicated acquisition account described in ORS 565.545 (Profit and loss reports) (1); or

(C) Use the contribution for any other purpose consistent with the mission and purposes of the council.

(b) The council may obtain sponsorships, sell advertising space, sell naming rights and engage in other transactions to generate revenue for any purposes consistent with the mission and purposes of the council. [2013 c.492 §8; 2017 c.485 §2]

Source: Section 565.521 — Conducting of Oregon State Fair; fairground business operations, buildings and facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.215 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.215
570.215 Prohibition against movement of plant pests
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not possess or knowingly move a plant pest within this state unless the person possesses:

(a) A plant protection and quarantine permit issued by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or by a successor to that service, authorizing the possession or movement; or

(b) A State Department of Agriculture permit authorizing the possession or movement.

(2) The State Department of Agriculture may not issue a permit to possess or move a plant pest unless the department determines that the proposed possession or movement will not create a hazard to agricultural, forest or horticultural interests within the state or to the environmental quality of the state.

(3) If the department issues a permit to move a plant pest, the permittee must ensure that a copy of the permit is affixed to or accompanies the shipping container, box, package or other receptacle containing the plant pest. The department may adopt rules governing the attachment or accompaniment. [2009 c.98 §6]

Source: Section 570.215 — Prohibition against movement of plant pests; permits; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.145 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.145
570.145 Procedure when shipment articles can be separated
Status: in_force

(1) If, in the judgment of the inspector, materials not infested or infected can be separated from the infested or infected article without danger of the insects or other plant pests or the eggs, larvae or pupae of insects or other plant pests escaping from the article, and the owner or the person having control or possession of the articles desires to separate as instructed, the officer making the inspection shall give permission in writing to make the separation:

(a) Within a specified time;

(b) At the expense of the owner or responsible party who authorized the separation; and

(c) Under the supervision of an official or of a person authorized by the inspector to exercise supervision.

(2) If the official who makes the inspection has other official work awaiting and it appears that the time required for separating and destroying the articles may exceed one hour, the official may authorize and deputize an appropriate person to supervise the separation of the infested or infected articles from the uninfested or uninfected articles and the destruction of the infested and infected articles. The person so authorized shall be paid by the owner or the party who authorized the separation, or by both, for services while supervising the separation and destruction of the articles. [Amended by 2015 c.203 §10]

Source: Section 570.145 — Procedure when shipment articles can be separated , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.900 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.900
568.900 Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) :

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

(2) “Operator” means any person, including a landowner or land occupier engaged in any commercial activity relating to the growing or harvesting of agricultural crops or the production of agricultural commodities.

(3) “Water” or “the waters of the state” has the meaning given in ORS 468B.005 (Definitions for water pollution control laws) .

(4) “Water pollution” has the meaning given in ORS 468B.005 (Definitions for water pollution control laws) .

(5) “Water quality management plan” or “plan” means a plan developed under ORS 568.909 (Boundaries for land subject to water quality plans) . [1993 c.263 §2; 1997 c.249 §184; 2009 c.11 §78]

Source: Section 568.900 — Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.420 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.420
569.420 County tax for weed control fund
Status: in_force

(1) The county courts of the several counties of this state hereby are required to levy a tax and create a fund to be known as the weed control fund for the control of weeds on county highways and public lands and for cooperation with individuals, state and federal agencies in controlling noxious weeds within weed control districts. The amount estimated by the county court as being sufficient for such purposes may be placed in the county budget and after consideration at the meeting held for the purpose of passing upon the tax levy by the electors of the county, may become one of the items for which expenditure may be made during the ensuing year.

(2) When such a fund is created, it shall be expended under the supervision of the county court in such manner as to effectuate the purposes of ORS 569.360 (County governing body may create weed control district) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) . [Formerly 570.560]

Source: Section 569.420 — County tax for weed control fund; expenditure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.160 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.160
561.160 Approval of vouchers required before withdrawing money from State Treasury
Status: in_force

All moneys drawn from the State Treasury by the State Department of Agriculture shall be drawn only after the approval of vouchers by the Director of Agriculture or by some person in the department authorized by the director to approve such vouchers, which authorization shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary of State.

Source: Section 561.160 — Approval of vouchers required before withdrawing money from State Treasury , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 564.030 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.030
564.030 Enforcement
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the State Department of Agriculture and of all its officers and employees to see that the provisions of ORS 564.020 (Wildflower protection) are enforced and to present evidence of any violation of the provisions of ORS 564.020 (Wildflower protection) to the district attorney of the county in which any such violation occurs. Such district attorney shall prosecute any person guilty of a violation of the provisions of ORS 564.020 (Wildflower protection) . Such prosecution may be brought in any of the justice courts of this state.

Source: Section 564.030 — Enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors564.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.280 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.280
561.280 Enjoining violations of law
Status: in_force

In addition to the other remedies provided by law, the State Department of Agriculture may apply to the circuit court for, and such court shall have jurisdiction upon a summary hearing and for cause shown to grant, a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of a law under the jurisdiction of the department. [1959 c.229 §9]

Source: Section 561.280 — Enjoining violations of law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.255 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.255
561.255 Permits for confined animal feeding operations or concentrated animal feeding operations
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Confined animal feeding operation” has the meaning given that term in rules adopted by the State Department of Agriculture.

(b) “Large confined animal feeding operation” has the meaning given that term in rules adopted by the department.

(c) “Medium confined animal feeding operation” has the meaning given that term in rules adopted by the department.

(d) “NPDES” means the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.

(e) “Small confined animal feeding operation” has the meaning given that term in rules adopted by the department.

(f) “WPCF” means a water pollution control facility operated under a permit issued by the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality or a designee of the director.

(2) The State Department of Agriculture shall adopt rules establishing annual permit fees for payment under ORS 468B.215 (Fees) by confined animal feeding operations or concentrated animal feeding operations that operate under a general NPDES or WPCF permit. The department may adopt rules that establish tiers within each confined animal feeding operation size category for purposes of annual permit fee assessment. Subject to subsection (3) of this section, the annual permit fees may not exceed:

(a) $125 for a small confined animal feeding operation or small concentrated animal feeding operation.

(b) $250 for a medium confined animal feeding operation or medium concentrated animal feeding operation.

(c) $900 for a large confined animal feeding operation or large concentrated animal feeding operation.

(3) The department may not charge more than $10,000 in annual permit fees for payment under ORS 468B.215 (Fees) by a person operating confined animal feeding operations or concentrated animal feeding operations under an individual NPDES or WPCF permit.

(4) The department shall charge a permit application fee for:

(a) A new confined animal feeding operation or concentrated animal feeding operation proposing to operate under an NPDES or WPCF permit; or

(b) The transfer of an NPDES or WPCF permit for a confined animal feeding operation or concentrated animal feeding operation.

(5) Subject to subsection (6) of this section, a permit application fee charged under this section may not exceed:

(a) $100 for a small confined animal feeding operation or concentrated animal feeding operation.

(b) $150 for a medium confined animal feeding operation or concentrated animal feeding operation.

(c) $300 for a large confined animal feeding operation or concentrated animal feeding operation.

(d) $200 for the transfer of a confined animal feeding operation or concentrated animal feeding operation under a general NPDES or WPCF permit or an individual NPDES or WPCF permit.

(6) The department may not charge more than $15,000 in permit application fees for payment under ORS 468B.215 (Fees) for new confined animal feeding operations or concentrated animal feeding operations proposed for operation under an individual NPDES or WPCF permit. [Formerly 561.175; 2011 c.325 §1; 2019 c.388 §2]

Source: Section 561.255 — Permits for confined animal feeding operations or concentrated animal feeding operations; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.815 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.815
570.815 Reporting of council activities
Status: in_force

The Invasive Species Council shall report biennially concerning the activities of the council during the previous two years to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) . The report may include other material at the discretion of the council. [2019 c.622 §1]

Source: Section 570.815 — Reporting of council activities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.220 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.220
570.220 Research regarding plant pests
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture may conduct research to prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests into or within the state. The department may conduct the research independently or as part of a cooperative effort involving other entities. The research may include, but need not be limited to, researching the feasibility of controlling or eradicating plant pests. [2009 c.98 §7]

Source: Section 570.220 — Research regarding plant pests , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.495 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.495
569.495 Financial assistance by department for weed control
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture may provide financial assistance to counties to promote the implementation of noxious weed control projects.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 569.370 (Weed inspectors) and 569.470 (Cost-share assistance grants for weed control) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) , a county court is not required to perform any duty, function or power provided in ORS 569.370 (Weed inspectors) and 569.470 (Cost-share assistance grants for weed control) to 569.495 (Financial assistance by department for weed control) unless the department provides financial assistance to the county pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 570.600]

Source: Section 569.495 — Financial assistance by department for weed control; limit on county responsibility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.515 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.515
571.515 State Christmas Tree Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) In order that there may be the closest contact between the State Department of Agriculture and the problems of the Christmas tree industry, there hereby is created a State Christmas Tree Advisory Committee, which shall consist of six members appointed by the Director of Agriculture. The director, as far as practicable, shall make appointments so that all areas of the state are represented on the committee.

(2) The term of each member shall be for three years, from the date of appointment. A member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. Vacancies in office shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. An individual is not eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms as a member.

(3) The members of the committee are eligible for compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) , to be paid from funds provided by ORS 571.580 (Disposition and use of moneys received) .

(4) The functions of the committee are to advise and counsel with the department in the administration of ORS 571.505 (Definitions for ORS 571.510 to 571.580) to 571.580 (Disposition and use of moneys received) .

(5) The committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson or the director. A majority of the members present at any meeting constitutes a quorum, and a majority vote of the quorum at any meeting constitutes an official act of the committee.

(6) At the first meeting in each year the committee shall select a chairperson. The Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University, and the director, or their representatives, shall be ex officio members without the right to vote. [1985 c.197 §3; 1995 c.79 §310; 2005 c.22 §389]

Source: Section 571.515 — State Christmas Tree Advisory Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.610 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.610
565.610 Conducting business on or near grounds of fair or society
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not set up any shop, booth, wagon or other vehicle for the sale of spirituous or other liquors, cigars, provisions or other articles of traffic, or sell or otherwise dispose of any liquors, cigars, goods, wares, merchandise, meals, lunch or any article of traffic whatever on any grounds owned or occupied by a county fair board or any county or district society formed for the promotion and encouragement of agriculture, stock growing or horticulture, or within one-half mile of such grounds, without having paid the county fair board or such society the license for the privilege, or obtained the written consent of the county fair board or of the president and secretary of such society.

(2) Nothing in this section shall restrain any person except during fairs or exhibitions or other public events or meetings on the grounds of any county fair board or of such societies, and for two days prior and two days subsequent thereto. This section does not extend to any person regularly and continuously carrying on business within one-half mile of the premises mentioned. [Amended by 1953 c.675 §12; 1969 c.239 §5; 1973 c.537 §8; 1977 c.55 §28; 2005 c.22 §385; 2005 c.777 §42; 2013 c.492 §16]

Source: Section 565.610 — Conducting business on or near grounds of fair or society , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.520 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.520
571.520 Exemptions from licensing requirements
Status: in_force

ORS 571.525 (License required to operate as grower) and 571.530 (License application) do not apply to:

(1) Any grower owning one acre or less of Christmas trees and whose business consists only of retail sales to the ultimate consumer.

(2) Any dealer. [1985 c.197 §4; 1989 c.561 §3]

Source: Section 571.520 — Exemptions from licensing requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.489 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.489
571.489 Limitation on amount, purpose of expenditure
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, an expenditure of moneys for a fiscal year may not be made or incurred by or under the authority of the Oregon Hemp Commission under ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) :

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

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

(2) An expenditure of moneys for a fiscal year unforeseen at the time the budget is prepared may not be made or incurred by or under the authority of the commission under ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) in excess of the amount of unforeseen expenditures estimated as provided in ORS 571.483 (Oregon Hemp Commission budget) . [2021 c.216 §32]

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

Source: Section 571.489 — Limitation on amount, purpose of expenditure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.570 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.570
571.570 Substitution or transportation of uninspected Christmas tree stock
Status: in_force

No person shall:

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

(2) Transport or accept for transportation Christmas tree stock that does not carry the official inspection tag authorized by the State Department of Agriculture. [1985 c.197 §14]

Source: Section 571.570 — Substitution or transportation of uninspected Christmas tree stock , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.400 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.400
561.400 Natural Resources Division
Status: in_force

(1) There is established within the State Department of Agriculture a Natural Resources Division which shall have the duties and powers conferred by subsection (2) of this section, by 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 by the Director of Agriculture. The administrator of the division shall be appointed by the director under ORS 561.050 (Division chiefs) after consultation with the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

(2) In addition to other duties and powers, the division is authorized:

(a) To review and approve or disapprove all projects, practices, budgets, contracts or regulations of soil and water conservation districts organized under ORS 568.300 (Petition for formation of district) to 568.790 (County funds for personnel and other uses) ;

(b) To keep the directors of the soil and water conservation districts informed of the activities and experiences of other districts, to assist in the interchange of advice and information among the districts, and to promote cooperation among the districts;

(c) To coordinate, as much as possible, the various programs of the soil and water conservation districts;

(d) To solicit the cooperation and assistance of any department or agency of the United States or other department or agency of this state;

(e) To disseminate information concerning the activities and programs of soil and water conservation districts and encourage formation of such districts in areas where they would be desirable and feasible;

(f) To receive, from any source, materials, machinery and equipment and to transfer such to any soil and water conservation district under terms and conditions deemed appropriate, including payment by the district for costs of delivery or use;

(g) To receive from any public or private source, donations, gifts and grants for the furtherance of soil and water conservation, the provisions of ORS 568.225 (Policy) or the protection of natural resources affecting agriculture, which moneys are continuously appropriated to the department for the administration of the Natural Resources Division and functions related thereto and for furnishing support and financial assistance for the projects and activities of soil and water conservation districts or other projects and activities relating to natural resources affecting agriculture or consistent with ORS 568.225 (Policy) ;

(h) To establish the procedures for developing and implementing extended stream bank erosion plans under ORS 561.403 (Extended stream bank erosion plans) ;

(i) To review and evaluate documents and proposals of the federal government, agencies of the State of Oregon, counties, cities, other governmental bodies or subdivisions thereof relating to natural resources affecting agriculture or consistent with ORS 568.225 (Policy) ; and

(j) To conduct research in and assist in the development of agricultural management procedures and practices relating to natural resources for the prevention of soil erosion, water contamination and air pollution or for the enhancement of water quality and quantity and air quality.

(3) The administrator of the division shall coordinate any activities of the Natural Resources Division 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) In addition to or in lieu of the coverage provided pursuant to ORS 30.282 (Local public body insurance) (4), the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may provide to soil and water conservation districts and their officers, employees and agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties, protection against liability as part of the insurance provided to the State Department of Agriculture pursuant to ORS 278.120 (Claims management) to 278.215 (Uninsured motorist coverage requirements) . The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall determine any additional contributions to be apportioned to the State Department of Agriculture under ORS 278.110 for extending insurance to soil and water conservation districts, and the State Department of Agriculture shall pay the assessments from such moneys as may be available therefor. [1981 c.92 §3; 1985 c.40 §4; 1985 c.667 §4; 1987 c.158 §119; 1987 c.734 §17; 1989 c.343 §1; 2005 c.175 §5; 2007 c.799 §6]

Source: Section 561.400 — Natural Resources Division; duties; insurance for soil and water conservation districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.135 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.135
571.135 Shipping permits, shipping invoices and bills of lading
Status: in_force

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

(2) When authorized or required by the department, the shipping permit number shall accompany all shipments and deliveries of nursery stock.

(3) The Director of Agriculture may suspend or revoke a shipping permit issued to a nursery if the nursery has nursery stock that in whole or in part does not meet interstate shipment cleanliness standards adopted by the department by rule.

(4) A shipping invoice or bill of lading shall accompany a commercial shipment or delivery of nursery stock to be offered for sale. If a shipping invoice accompanies the shipment or delivery, the shipping invoice shall include the following:

(a) The name and address of the owner of the nursery stock.

(b) The nursery license number of the owner of the nursery stock.

(c) The point of origin of the nursery stock.

(d) The specific destination to which the nursery stock is being shipped or delivered.

(e) A description or inventory of the nursery stock in sufficient detail to allow identification of the nursery stock being shipped or delivered. The description or inventory shall include, at a minimum, the numbers, sizes and varieties of plants included in the shipment or delivery.

(f) The signature of the nursery stock carrier or the carrier’s agent.

(5) The department, by rule, may develop a standard form for shipping invoices described in subsection (4) of this section and may make the form available at cost to licensees upon request.

(6) Each of the following persons shall retain a copy of the signed shipping invoice or the bill of lading for a commercial shipment or delivery of nursery stock to be offered for sale:

(a) The owner of the nursery stock.

(b) The carrier or carrier’s agent transporting the nursery stock.

(c) The person taking delivery of the nursery stock at the shipment or delivery destination.

(7) Subsections (4) and (6) of this section do not apply to:

(a) A commercial shipment or delivery between two points owned, rented or leased by the owner of the nursery stock; or

(b) A commercial shipment or delivery of nursery stock in the possession of a business licensed by the State Landscape Contractors Board. [1963 c.461 §16; 2005 c.390 §1; 2015 c.533 §3]

Source: Section 571.135 — Shipping permits, shipping invoices and bills of lading; rules; retention; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.404 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.404
571.404 Duties of State Department of Agriculture
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall:

(a) Monitor the methods and practices used or proposed by the Oregon Hemp Commission in carrying out the goals and meeting the needs disclosed by the budget of the commission;

(b) Promote cooperation among the Oregon Hemp Commission, the commodity commissions, the Oregon Beef Council and the Oregon Wheat Commission, and assist in the interchange of information and experiences among those entities;

(c) Carry out the assigned organizational procedures 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) , including the appointment and removal of members of the Oregon Hemp Commission;

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

(e) Adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

(2) The department shall review, and may approve or disapprove, plans and projects recommended by the Oregon Hemp Commission for promotion, advertising and research and for the dissemination of consumer and hemp industry information. In reviewing a plan or project under this subsection, the department shall consider whether the plan or project is:

(a) Factual;

(b) Not disparaging to other agricultural commodities; and

(c) Consistent with the purposes of ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) . [2021 c.216 §3]

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

Source: Section 571.404 — Duties of State Department of Agriculture; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.140 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.140
570.140 Shipment found to contain plant pest
Status: in_force

When any shipment of nursery stock, fruits, vegetables, seed, nuts or field crops is found upon inspection to be infested with injurious insects or other plant pests or the eggs, larvae or pupae of injurious insects or other plant pests, the inspector shall give the shipper notice of the pests found and the manner of disposition, as provided for in ORS 570.145 (Procedure when shipment articles can be separated) to 570.165 (Service and sufficiency of notices provided for in ORS 570.140 to 570.165) . [Amended by 2015 c.203 §9]

Source: Section 570.140 — Shipment found to contain plant pest; notice to shipper , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.605 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.605
569.605 Compensation of members
Status: in_force

A member of the State Weed Board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Formerly 561.660]

Source: Section 569.605 — Compensation of members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.364 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.364
561.364 Cooperation with Oregon State University
Status: in_force

(1) In order to eliminate unnecessary duplication of effort and expense, there shall be the fullest cooperation between Oregon State University and the State Department of Agriculture, including the interchange of statistical information between the university and the department.

(2) If, in the interest of economy and efficiency, either temporary or permanent, it appears advisable to have any of the laboratory or statistical work of the department performed by Oregon State University, the Director of Agriculture and the director of the experiment station shall work out a cooperative plan of operation and shall agree upon such a division of the funds available for such work as may meet with the approval of the Governor. [Formerly 561.090; 2015 c.767 §181]

Source: Section 561.364 — Cooperation with Oregon State University , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.240 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.240
561.240 Contracts and agreements with other agencies, governmental units and other persons
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture may:

(a) Enter into contracts and other agreements with, and receive funds from, any department or agency of the United States.

(b) Enter into contracts and other agreements with authorized departments and agencies of this state and other states, units of local government, Indian tribes, public and private corporations and other persons of this state, in connection with the administration of laws of this state, including but not limited to laws relating to the inspection, production, processing, marketing, testing and distribution of agricultural products and to the control or eradication of plant and animal diseases and pests.

(c) Enter into contracts with foreign governments or foreign government agencies, and contracts and other agreements with growers, handlers or other persons located outside of the United States, for the department or the foreign government, agency or person to provide services pertaining to agricultural and horticultural products or to production processes for agricultural or horticultural products, including but not limited to the inspection, production process verification, marketing, testing and distribution of agricultural or horticultural products.

(d) Receive grants from any source and may issue grants to a department or agency of this state or other states, any department or agency of the United States, a unit of local government, an Indian tribe, a public or private corporation or another person for any purpose related to the laws administered or enforced by the department.

(e) Exchange information and services with any public or private body or person described in this subsection, in order to minimize duplication of public services, investigations, inspections and audits.

(f) Receive compensation, and make payment, for services rendered in performance of contracts and other agreements authorized by this subsection.

(2) In the performance of services required by any contract or other agreement authorized by subsection (1) of this section, public agencies that are parties to the contract or agreement shall have the authority and powers of the department.

(3) Funds received by the department as provided in subsection (1) of this section shall be deposited with the State Treasurer. Such funds are continuously appropriated to the department for the use of the department in carrying out the purposes of the respective agreements, contracts, state laws and Acts of Congress in relation to which the money is received. [1957 c.478 §2; 1963 c.251 §1; 1967 c.437 §1; 1967 c.637 §§10,10a; 1993 c.21 §1; 1995 c.79 §309; 2007 c.422 §1; 2009 c.187 §1]

Source: Section 561.240 — Contracts and agreements with other agencies, governmental units and other persons; payment and receipt of funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.185 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.185
569.185 State Department of Agriculture authority
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture shall administer and enforce ORS 569.175 (Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195) to 569.195 (Cooperation with department) . The department may:

(1) Adopt rules to carry out ORS 569.175 (Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195) to 569.195 (Cooperation with department) . In adopting the rules the department shall consider:

(a) The effect on the immediate environment of the use of chemical, biological or other means for control or eradication; and

(b) The overall benefit to be derived compared to the costs to be incurred.

(2) Implement an integrated weed management approach that focuses on the prevention of noxious weeds through:

(a) A combination of techniques that may include, but need not be limited to, the use of:

(A) Surveillance and monitoring;

(B) Early detection;

(C) Eradication or other rapid response techniques;

(D) Mechanical control;

(E) The selective use of pesticides;

(F) Cultural practices;

(G) Modified land management; and

(H) Biological controls; and

(b) Control practices selected and applied to achieve desired weed management objectives in a manner that minimizes risks to human health, non-target organisms, native fish and wildlife habitat, watersheds and the environment.

(3) Cooperate with Oregon State University or any other person in the administration and enforcement of ORS 569.175 (Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195) to 569.195 (Cooperation with department) .

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

(5) Notwithstanding any provisions of ORS 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) and 561.240 (Contracts and agreements with other agencies, governmental units and other persons) and ORS chapters 279A, 279B and 279C to the contrary, enter into contracts with Oregon State University or any other person for the purpose of research, experimentation, control or eradication of noxious weeds, to receive and expend funds pursuant to such contracts and to employ or authorize personnel to act on behalf of the department.

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

(7) Control, or direct control of, predators and diseases of biological control agents, and to limit or prohibit the movement or use of pesticides or other agriculture chemicals that reasonably could damage or injure such biological control agents.

(8) Purchase, use and apply chemical control agents, including pesticides, and purchase, maintain and operate any application equipment for such purpose.

(9) Regulate, restrict or prohibit the movement or sale of hay, straw, seed, other agricultural crops or residues thereof, that are found to contain noxious weeds or seeds or propagules of noxious weeds.

(10) Limit or prohibit the collection or taking of any biological control agents from public or private lands within this state.

(11) Develop appropriate measures for the control or eradication of noxious weeds on any lands in this state.

(12) Have access to all lands within this state to carry out ORS 569.175 (Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195) to 569.195 (Cooperation with department) , including survey, control and eradication activities and the establishment of quarantines.

(13) Request any person owning or controlling land within this state to control, prevent the spread of or, when feasible, eradicate noxious weeds, and to supervise such activities.

(14) If abatement procedures are required of a landowner, recommend that the landowner and the department jointly develop a management strategy or plan that describes a course of action to address the abatement requirement.

(15) To the extent funds are available for such purpose, employ or use personnel of other agencies of this state, including but not limited to persons acting under work-release, rehabilitation or youth programs or persons employed and paid from funds received under federal or state programs intended primarily to alleviate unemployment or to advance research.

(16) Establish advisory committees to assist the department and the State Weed Board in carrying out ORS 569.175 (Definitions for ORS 569.175 to 569.195) to 569.195 (Cooperation with department) . [Formerly 452.620; 2011 c.9 §76]

Source: Section 569.185 — State Department of Agriculture authority; rules; integrated weed management approach , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.997 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.997
571.997 Civil penalties for ORS 571.055 and 571.525
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any applicable criminal penalty under ORS 571.991 (Penalties for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) or 571.995 (Penalties for ORS 571.525, 571.570 and 571.575) or any other penalty, a person who violates ORS 571.055 (License required to grow or deal in nursery stock) or 571.525 (License required to operate as grower) 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 ORS 571.055 (License required to grow or deal in nursery stock) or 571.525 (License required to operate as grower) is a separate offense subject to a separate civil penalty.

(3) The department shall consult with, and seek the advice of, the State Christmas Tree Advisory Committee and the State Nursery Research and Regulatory Committee in order to:

(a) Develop one or more schedules setting the amounts of civil penalties that may be imposed for particular types of violations;

(b) Develop guidelines and policies regarding the circumstances under which civil penalties should be imposed; and

(c) At least biannually review cases to ensure that guidelines and policies developed under paragraph (b) of this subsection are being followed.

(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 civil penalties recovered under this section into the Department of Agriculture Account.

(6) Moneys from civil penalties recovered under this section for a violation of ORS 571.055 (License required to grow or deal in nursery stock) are continuously appropriated to the department for the administration of nursery laws and industry projects under ORS 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) to 571.230 (Disposition and use of moneys received) .

(7) Moneys from civil penalties recovered under this section for a violation of ORS 571.525 (License required to operate as grower) are continuously appropriated to the department for the administration of Christmas tree laws and industry projects under ORS 571.510 (Policy) to 571.580 (Disposition and use of moneys received) . [1999 c.390 §6]

Source: Section 571.997 — Civil penalties for ORS 571.055 and 571.525 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.471 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.471
568.471 Effect of consolidating districts
Status: in_force

If two or more soil and water conservation districts are consolidated, the corporate existence of the districts and, except as provided in ORS 568.545 (Procedure for selection of directors of consolidated districts) , the terms of office for the board of directors of the former districts expire upon the Secretary of State issuing and recording a certificate of formation for the consolidated district. Upon consolidation, the consolidated district shall assume and be vested with all rights and liabilities of the former districts. [2009 c.220 §17]

Source: Section 568.471 — Effect of consolidating districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 564.110 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.110
564.110 Listing threatened or endangered species
Status: in_force

(1) The lists of threatened species or endangered species established pursuant to ORS 564.105 (Responsibility to protect and conserve native plants) (2) initially shall include those species listed as of May 15, 1987, as a threatened species or an endangered species pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-205, 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as amended.

(2) The Director of Agriculture, by rule, may add or remove any plant species from either list, or change the status of any species on the lists, upon a determination that the species is or is not a threatened species or an endangered species.

(3) A determination that a species is a threatened species or an endangered species shall be based on documented and verifiable scientific information about the species’ biological status. To list a species as a threatened species or an endangered species under ORS 564.100 (Definitions for ORS 564.100 to 564.135) to 564.130 (Confidentiality of information regarding threatened or endangered species) , the director shall determine that the natural reproductive potential of the species is in danger of failure due to limited population numbers, disease, predation or other natural or man-made factors affecting its continued existence. In addition, the director shall determine that one or more of the following factors exist:

(a) That most populations are undergoing imminent or active deterioration of their range or primary habitat;

(b) That overutilization for commercial, recreational, scientific or educational purposes is occurring or is likely to occur; or

(c) That existing state or federal programs or regulations are inadequate to protect the species or its habitat.

(4) Determinations required by subsection (3) of this section shall be made on the basis of the best scientific and other data available to the State Department of Agriculture, after consultation with federal agencies, other interested state agencies, other states having a common interest in the species and interested persons and organizations.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any person may petition the department to, by rule, add, remove or change the status of a species on the list.

(b) A petition shall clearly indicate the action sought and shall include documented scientific information about the species’ biological status to justify the requested action.

(c) Within 90 days of receipt of a petition, the department shall respond in writing to the petitioner indicating whether the petition presents substantial scientific information to warrant the action requested.

(d) If the petition is found to present such information, the department shall commence rulemaking.

(e) If the petition is denied, the petitioner may seek judicial review as provided in ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) .

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (5) of this section, the department shall take emergency action to add a species to the list of threatened species or endangered species if it determines there is a significant threat to the continued existence of the species.

(b) The department shall publish notice of such addition in the Secretary of State’s bulletin and shall mail notice to affected or interested persons whose names are included on the department’s mailing list for such purposes.

(c) Such emergency addition shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Secretary of State’s bulletin and shall remain valid for a period no longer than one year, unless during the one-year period the department completes rulemaking procedures as provided in subsections (1) to (4) of this section.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director shall periodically review the status of all threatened and endangered plant species listed under 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) .

(b) Each species shall be reviewed at least once every five years to determine whether substantial, documented scientific information exists to justify its reclassification or removal from the list, according to the criteria listed under subsection (3) of this section.

(c) If a determination is made to reclassify a species or remove it from the list, the department, within 90 days, shall commence rulemaking to change the status of the species. [1987 c.686 §10; 1999 c.59 §177; 2003 c.14 §350; 2011 c.319 §22]

Source: Section 564.110 — Listing threatened or endangered species; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors564.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.125 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.125
571.125 Suspension, revocation or refusal of license
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(3) The licensee has violated any provision of ORS 564.040 (Department list of additional protected wildflowers) , 564.991 (Penalties) , 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) to 571.230 (Disposition and use of moneys received) and 571.991 (Penalties for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) . [1963 c.461 §11]

Source: Section 571.125 — Suspension, revocation or refusal of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.281 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.281
571.281 Grower and handler license
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) To grow or handle industrial hemp, a person must be licensed by the State Department of Agriculture as a grower or handler.

(b) The department may identify by rule activities related to growing or handling hemp in addition to those described in ORS 571.269 (Definitions for ORS 571.260 to 571.348) and may require licensure to engage in those activities. The department may issue, renew, suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew a license required pursuant to this subsection.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Only a grower or handler licensed under this section may produce agricultural hemp seed. For a grower or handler to produce agricultural hemp seed, the grower or handler must be licensed by the department as an agricultural hemp seed producer.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection:

(A) A grower licensed under this section that retains agricultural hemp seed for the purpose of personally propagating industrial hemp in a subsequent year is not required to be licensed by the department as an agricultural hemp seed producer; and

(B) A grower or handler licensed under this section that produces Cannabis seeds that are incapable of germination, or a handler licensed under this section that processes Cannabis seeds that are incapable of germination into commodities or products, is not required to be licensed by the department as an agricultural hemp seed producer.

(3) An applicant for a license under this section must submit to the department, in a form and manner prescribed by the department, the following information:

(a) The name and address of the applicant;

(b) The name and address of the industrial hemp operation of the applicant; and

(c) Any other information required by the department by rule.

(4) The department shall adopt rules specifying the period of time for which a license issued under this section is valid. A licensee may renew a license under this section in a form and manner prescribed by the department.

(5) A license under this section is a personal privilege and is not transferable.

(6) A grower or handler licensed under this section must keep records as required by the department by rule. Upon not less than three days’ notice, the department may subject the records to inspection or audit during normal business hours. The department may make an inspection or audit for the purpose of ensuring compliance with:

(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) .

(7) In addition to any inspection conducted pursuant to ORS 561.275 (Inspecting premises and facilities of department licensees) , the department may inspect any crop during the crop’s growth phase and take a representative composite sample for field analysis. If a crop contains an average tetrahydrocannabinol concentration exceeding the concentration specified by the department by rule, the department may detain, seize or embargo the crop as provided under ORS 561.605 (Detention, seizure or embargo of agricultural products) to 561.620 (Procedure when products disposed of) , subject to any process established under ORS 571.345 (Remediation for unintentional violation) .

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may charge licensees the following fees in amounts reasonably calculated by the department to pay the cost of administering ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) :

(A) Application fees;

(B) License and license renewal fees;

(C) Administrative change fees; and

(D) Fees for other services.

(b) Moneys from fees charged under this subsection shall be deposited in the Industrial Hemp Fund established under ORS 571.278 (Industrial Hemp Fund) .

(9) The department may adopt rules establishing public health and safety standards and industry best practices for growers and handlers licensed under this section. [Formerly 571.305; 2021 c.542 §23]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.281 — Grower and handler license; records; inspection; nonconforming crop; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.545 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.545
571.545 License not transferable
Status: in_force

(1) A license is personal to the applicant and may not be transferred. The licensee shall notify the State Department of Agriculture in writing if the business entity of the licensee is changed or if the members of a partnership change, whether or not the business entity name is changed.

(2) The license issued to a grower applies to the particular premises named in the license. However, if prior approval is obtained from the department, the place of business may be moved to other premises or location without the necessity of relicensing. An additional acreage assessment in accordance with ORS 571.530 (License application) shall be paid for any acres of Christmas trees not included in the license fee paid at the previous location and will be added when the business changes location. [1985 c.197 §9; 1989 c.561 §5]

Source: Section 571.545 — License not transferable; notice of change of business organization; additional assessment for trees not subject to fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.993 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.993
571.993 Penalty for violation of ORS 571.655
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 571.655 (License required) is a misdemeanor. [Formerly subsection (4) of 576.991 (Penalties) ]

Note: 571.993 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.655) 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 571.993 — Penalty for violation of ORS 571.655 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.495 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.495
565.495 Ownership and control of properties and facilities
Status: in_force

(1) Except as the State Fair Council and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services otherwise agree in writing, the council owns any fairground properties and facilities that are not real property. The department owns fairground properties and facilities that are real property and owns other fairground properties and facilities as agreed to with the council in writing. However, if the council expends moneys for the construction, repair, remodeling or maintenance of, or other long-term benefit to, fairground properties and facilities that are real property, the council may capitalize those expenditures for purposes of determining net profit or loss from conducting the Oregon State Fair, carrying out fairground business operations and operating fairground properties and facilities.

(2) The department and the council shall enter into an agreement for the council to exercise exclusive care, custody and control over fairground properties and facilities owned by the department. The agreement shall provide for the council to make periodic payments to the State of Oregon for the leasing of the fairground properties and facilities. The agreement may not establish a fixed term in excess of 10 years, but may provide for renewal. Notwithstanding any fixed term for the agreement, the Legislative Assembly may terminate the agreement by law if the conducting of the Oregon State Fair, the carrying out of fairground business operations and the operation of fairground properties and facilities by the council results in a net loss in three of any five consecutive years. If the Legislative Assembly terminates the agreement, the department may dispose of any fairground properties and facilities owned by the department. The department and the council may modify the agreement terms and conditions by mutual consent to the extent consistent with this chapter.

(3) If any state agency has incurred an obligation for the purpose of paying for the construction, repair or remodeling of fairground properties or facilities, and the obligation remains outstanding at the time the agreement described in subsection (2) of this section is negotiated, the agreement shall provide for all or part of the periodic payments by the council to be credited to an appropriate account established in the State Treasury pursuant to ORS 291.001 (Use of accounting terms) (3) to compensate the obligated agency for the amounts coming due under the obligation. The agreement shall give priority to the full compensation of an obligated agency for any amounts coming due on revenue bonds payable from the revenues of fairground business operations or from the operation of fairground properties and facilities, including but not limited to revenue bonds issued under ORS 565.095 as set forth in the 2011 Edition of Oregon Revised Statutes.

(4) If any fairground properties or facilities owned by the department are sold, the department shall ensure that any net proceeds of the sale are applied as provided in this subsection. Net sale proceeds shall be applied according to the following priorities:

(a) First, for the repair and maintenance of other fairground properties or facilities owned by the department.

(b) Second, for the payment of any bonds secured by the property or facility sold.

(c) Third, for the payment of any bonds payable out of Oregon State Fair revenues or other fairground revenues.

(d) Fourth, for the acquisition of new fairground properties or facilities or other new properties and facilities for the conducting of the Oregon State Fair or for deposit to fairground property and facility acquisition accounts described in ORS 565.545 (Profit and loss reports) (1).

(5) The agreement described in subsection (2) of this section shall provide for appropriate apportionment between the council and the department of any insurance proceeds paid in compensation for loss involving fairground properties or facilities.

(6) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, the department may seek an appropriation from the Legislative Assembly or the Emergency Board for moneys to support the conducting of the Oregon State Fair, the carrying out of fairground business operations, the operation of fairground properties and facilities or the repair, maintenance or insurance of fairground properties and facilities, if the council and the department agree that the existing and projected financial resources of the council are inadequate to conduct the Oregon State Fair, to carry out fairground business operations, to operate fairground properties and facilities, to make necessary repairs to fairground properties and facilities or to adequately maintain and insure fairground properties and facilities. Any appropriation to the department shall be expended and accounted for by the department as provided by law. [2013 c.492 §7; 2016 c.118 §6; 2017 c.485 §1]

Source: Section 565.495 — Ownership and control of properties and facilities; obligations; sales; appropriations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.600 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.600
569.600 State Weed Board
Status: in_force

(1) The State Weed Board is created in the State Department of Agriculture. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Director of Agriculture as follows:

(a) At least two members shall be residents of that portion of the state east of the summit of the Cascade Mountains.

(b) At least two members shall be residents of that portion of the state west of the summit of the Cascade Mountains.

(c) Two members shall be selected from among those individuals recommended by the Association of Oregon Counties.

(d) The director or a designee of the director shall serve as a member.

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

(3) As used in subsection (1) of this section, “summit of the Cascade Mountains” means a line beginning at the intersection of the northern boundary of the State of Oregon and the western boundary of Hood River County; thence southerly along the western boundaries of Hood River, Wasco, Jefferson, Deschutes and Klamath Counties to the southern boundary of the State of Oregon. [Formerly 561.650; 2021 c.97 §68]

Source: Section 569.600 — State Weed Board; membership; terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.750 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.750
570.750 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) The land, waters and other natural resources of this state are severely affected by an increasing number of invasions by harmful nonnative species;

(2) Invasions by harmful nonnative species are damaging to the environment and cause economic hardship within this state;

(3) The Invasive Species Council is a leader for the conducting of a coordinated and comprehensive effort to prevent the entry of invasive species into this state and to eliminate, reduce and mitigate the effects of invasive species present in this state;

(4) The Invasive Species Council has a strong network of local, state, federal, tribal and private entities that actively and cooperatively combat the threat posed by harmful invasive species;

(5) Rapid response and eradication are the most effective, least costly and most feasible strategies for combating harmful invasive species and preventing expansion by those invasive species;

(6) Invasive species present a serious threat that adversely affects industries vital to the economy of this state, including but not limited to the agriculture, forestry, fishing and tourism industries;

(7) Failure to eradicate or control new infestations and infections of invasive species will reduce the productivity of industries in this state and adversely affect marketing by those industries, resulting in a loss of business and the loss of existing jobs; and

(8) The eradication or control of new infestations or infections of invasive species using funding provided through the Invasive Species Council will benefit the economy of this state by preventing the loss of existing jobs, by promoting and expanding business and by preventing the decline of business. [2009 c.825 §1]

Source: Section 570.750 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.565 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.565
571.565 Department to determine accuracy of acreage reporting for fee calculations
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture shall use all appropriate methods to determine the accuracy of acreage reporting to determine the license fee prescribed by ORS 571.530 (License application) . [1985 c.197 §13; 1989 c.561 §8]

Source: Section 571.565 — Department to determine accuracy of acreage reporting for fee calculations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.327 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.327
571.327 Hemp seed sales
Status: in_force

(1) An agricultural hemp seed producer licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) :

(a) Must sell agricultural hemp seed in a manner that complies with any standard established by the Director of Agriculture under ORS 633.511 (Definitions for ORS 633.511 to 633.750) to 633.750 (Disposition of fees and charges paid under ORS 633.511 to 633.750) ; and

(b) May sell agricultural hemp seed only if the agricultural hemp seed meets any packaging or labeling requirement, or any quality standard, adopted by the director under subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The director may adopt rules establishing packaging requirements, labeling requirements and quality standards for agricultural hemp seed.

(3) The State Department of Agriculture shall make available to growers licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) information that identifies agricultural hemp seed producers licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) from whom the growers may purchase agricultural hemp seed. [2016 c.71 §8; 2021 c.542 §28]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.327 — Hemp seed sales; packaging; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.265 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.265
561.265 Inspecting records of persons required to pay fees to department
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture upon not less than three days’ notice in writing is authorized to inspect and audit, during regular business hours, necessary and applicable books and records of any person required by law to report or pay fees or moneys to the department. Such inspection is for the purpose of determining whether proper fees have been paid.

(2) “Fees” as used in this section includes fees due the department by a person, each month, year, or other fixed time or period, the amount of which is based upon the quantity, volume, weight or other measurement of some article, product or commodity and such fees to be used by the department in carrying out or enforcing a law under its jurisdiction. “Fees” does not include a license fee, the exact amount of which is fixed by law. [1961 c.425 §2; 1973 c.794 §26]

Source: Section 561.265 — Inspecting records of persons required to pay fees to department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.350 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.350
570.350 Traffic in infested or infected fruit prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not import into this state, transport within this state or sell or offer for sale by displaying in stores, in or at fruit stands, along public highways or in any other manner within this state fruit that is infested with any insect or other plant pest. The fact that any fruit bears the marks of scale, insects or disease or is worm eaten, in excess of tolerances permitted by the State Department of Agriculture, is prima facie evidence that the fruit is infested or infected.

(2) If an inspector, or other authorized person of the department, making an inspection of fruit finds that the fruit does not meet the requirements of this section or of other provisions of law, the inspector or other authorized person shall place a seizure on the fruit and immediately serve written notice of the seizure upon the owner or person having possession. The owner or person having possession may not sell or dispose of the seized fruit or move the seized fruit from the place of location provided for in the notice of seizure without written permission from the inspector. The failure of the person in possession of the seized fruit to show the fruit in possession, or a written release signed by a person authorized by the department, is prima facie evidence that the owner or person having possession of the fruit at the time of seizure has violated the provisions of this section.

(3) In addition to the penalties provided for in ORS 570.990, fruit seized for violation of this section shall:

(a) Be disposed of by court order or by consent of the owner or person in possession; or

(b) Be destroyed by the inspector making the seizure or by other persons authorized by the department, by burning or by other means that will completely eradicate the insect or other plant pest, without compensation to the owner, agent or person in possession of the fruit, if it reasonably appears to the inspector or other authorized person that the infestation presents an immediate danger of spreading the insects or other plant pests to orchard or farm crops in this state.

(4) Infested or infected fruit may be sold to evaporators, fruit canneries, fruit product factories or other by-product factories if:

(a) The fruit is used solely for the production of manufactured fruit products, beverages or other manufactured products or by-products; and

(b) The nature of the infestation or infection is not such as to make the article of food or beverage manufactured from the fruit unhealthful or unfit for use as a food or beverage.

(5) The sale of fruit under subsection (4) of this section is subject to grades and regulations adopted by the department. [Amended by 2015 c.203 §16]

Source: Section 570.350 — Traffic in infested or infected fruit prohibited; seizure; failure of owner to show fruit; sale to canneries and factories permitted , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.474 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.474
571.474 Fidelity bond
Status: in_force

(1) A person authorized by the Oregon Hemp Commission to receive or disburse moneys 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 obtain a fidelity bond from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(2) The bond must be in an amount equal to the maximum amount of moneys that the commission determines the person may control. The commission may establish conditions on the person’s control of moneys under this section.

(3) The commission shall pay the cost of the bond.

(4) If the person is an employee of the commission, the department shall purchase the bond and the commission shall pay the cost of the bond. [2021 c.216 §27]

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

Source: Section 571.474 — Fidelity bond; conditions on bond; payment of cost of bond , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 564.991 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.991
564.991 Penalties
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 153.022 (Authority of agency to specify rule violation as particular level of violation) , violation of this chapter and regulations authorized by ORS 564.040 (Department list of additional protected wildflowers) is a Class A violation. [1963 c.461 §31; 1999 c.1051 §200]

Source: Section 564.991 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors564.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.045 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.045
570.045 Assistance of employees of common carriers in locating horticultural articles
Status: in_force

All clerks, bookkeepers, express agents, railroad officials, employees, or employees of common carriers shall render to the State Department of Agriculture and its inspectors all assistance in their power in tracing, finding or discovering the presence of any article named in the horticultural laws. Any refusal or neglect on the part of said persons to render such friendly aid to assist in the carrying out of ORS 564.020 (Wildflower protection) , 570.010 (County horticultural inspectors) to 570.050 (Cooperation of peace officers in enforcing quarantines) , 570.125 (Inspector of outgoing shipments) , 570.320 (Horticultural inspectors to prevent introduction of diseased matter into state) , 570.335 (Prunings and cuttings to be burned) to 570.360 (Department to present evidence of violations) is a misdemeanor.

Source: Section 570.045 — Assistance of employees of common carriers in locating horticultural articles; refusal or neglect is misdemeanor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 564.115 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.115
564.115 Protection and conservation programs
Status: in_force

(1) In developing protection and conservation programs pursuant to ORS 564.105 (Responsibility to protect and conserve native plants) (3), the State Department of Agriculture shall consult with other states having a common interest in particular threatened species or endangered species and with other affected state agencies.

(2) In furtherance of programs to conserve or protect threatened species or endangered species under ORS 564.105 (Responsibility to protect and conserve native plants) to 564.115 (Protection and conservation programs) , state agencies shall consult and cooperate with the department and any other state agency that has established programs to conserve or protect threatened species or endangered species. Before a state agency takes, authorizes or provides direct financial assistance to any activity on land owned or leased by the state, or for which the state holds a recorded easement, the state agency, in consultation with the department, shall:

(a) Determine that the action on land owned or leased by the state or for which the state holds a recorded easement is consistent with a program established by the department pursuant to ORS 564.105 (Responsibility to protect and conserve native plants) (3); or

(b) If no program has been established for the listed species, determine whether such action has the potential to appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival or recovery of any species of plant that is threatened or endangered.

(3) If a state agency determines that a proposed action on land owned or leased by the state, or for which the state holds a recorded easement, has the potential to appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival or recovery of any species that is a threatened species or an endangered species, it shall notify the department. Within 90 days, the department shall recommend reasonable and prudent alternatives, if any, to the proposed action which are consistent with conserving and protecting the affected species.

(4) If a state agency fails to adopt the alternatives identified under subsection (3) of this section, after consultation with the department, it shall make findings to demonstrate that:

(a) The potential public benefits of the proposed action outweigh the potential harm from failure to adopt the alternatives; and

(b) Reasonable mitigation and enhancement measures shall be taken, to the extent practicable, to minimize the adverse impact of the action on the affected species.

(5) When an action under this section is initiated by a person other than a state agency, the agency shall provide final approval or denial of the proposed action within 120 days of receipt of a written request for final determination.

(6) An action initiated by a person other than a state agency that has met the standards or mitigation requirements of a federal agency for a particular species under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-205, 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as amended, shall be deemed to meet the requirements of ORS 564.100 (Definitions for ORS 564.100 to 564.135) to 564.130 (Confidentiality of information regarding threatened or endangered species) .

(7) The provisions of this section do not apply to lands acquired through foreclosures of loans made pursuant to programs of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. [1987 c.686 §11]

Source: Section 564.115 — Protection and conservation programs; action by state agencies; alternatives; findings required if agency fails to adopt alternatives , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors564.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.590 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.590
568.590 Notice of annual meeting
Status: in_force

No later than 15 days prior to the annual meeting, the board of directors for a soil and water conservation district shall cause notices to be published in a paper of general circulation in the area, setting forth the time and place of holding the meeting. [Amended by 1961 c.641 §3; 1973 c.656 §15; 2009 c.220 §30]

Source: Section 568.590 — Notice of annual meeting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.170 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.170
570.170 Department to make inspections
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture, whenever the department deems necessary, shall cause an inspection to be made of any orchards, nurseries, trees, plants, vegetables, vines or field crops or any fruit packing house, storeroom, salesroom or any other place or thing within this state. Any places, orchards, nurseries, trees, plants, shrubs, vegetables, vines, fruit, field crops or articles found infested or infected with any insects or other plant pests injurious to fruits, plants, trees, vegetables, vines, grain or other field crops, or with seeds, eggs, larvae or pupae of injurious insects or other plant pests liable to spread to other places or localities, or of such a nature as to be a public danger, are declared to be a public nuisance. The department shall give the record owner or owners written notice that the articles, things or places are infested or infected. [Amended by 2015 c.203 §12]

Source: Section 570.170 — Department to make inspections; infected or infested matter declared public nuisance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.165 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.165
570.165 Service and sufficiency of notices provided for in ORS 570.140 to 570.165
Status: in_force

Any notice required by ORS 570.140 (Shipment found to contain plant pest) to 570.165 (Service and sufficiency of notices provided for in ORS 570.140 to 570.165) must be delivered in person or sent by mail to the owner or person in charge of the infested or infected articles at the last-known place of address of the owner or person in charge. A notice mailed to the shipper or shippers of infested or infected articles at the return address on any such shipment of infested or infected articles is considered sufficient notice to the owner or owners thereof within the requirements of ORS 570.140 (Shipment found to contain plant pest) to 570.165 (Service and sufficiency of notices provided for in ORS 570.140 to 570.165) . [Amended by 2005 c.22 §387]

Source: Section 570.165 — Service and sufficiency of notices provided for in ORS 570.140 to 570.165 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.545 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.545
568.545 Procedure for selection of directors of consolidated districts
Status: in_force

(1) If two or more soil and water conservation districts are consolidated, all directors of the former districts may continue to serve until directors for the consolidated district are elected as provided in this subsection. Not later than 30 days after the date of issuance of the certificate referred to in ORS 568.471 (Effect of consolidating districts) , the boards of the former districts shall hold a joint meeting. At the joint meeting, a majority of all the directors of all the former districts constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The directors so assembled shall elect seven persons from among their number to serve as directors of the consolidated district. The term of office of the directors elected as provided in this subsection shall be as provided in ORS 568.560 (Number of directors) (6)(b). The number of directors of a consolidated district may be reduced to five in the manner provided in ORS 568.565 (Procedures for changing number of directors) .

(2) The directors elected as provided in subsection (1) of this section shall select a chairperson, secretary and other necessary officers and select a regular date for the annual and other meetings. [1965 c.155 §3; 1969 c.393 §1; 1973 c.656 §12; 2007 c.690 §4; 2009 c.220 §25; 2023 c.580 §2]

Source: Section 568.545 — Procedure for selection of directors of consolidated districts; selection of officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.410 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.410
570.410 Violation of order prohibited
Status: in_force

From and after the date an order creating a control area becomes finally effective, no person shall violate, in whole or in part, any provision of such order.

Source: Section 570.410 — Violation of order prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.410 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.410
567.410 Station management and control
Status: in_force

The station shall be under the control and management of Oregon State University through its director of the Oregon agricultural experiment station, as a branch station of the Oregon agricultural experiment station. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §193]

Source: Section 567.410 — Station management and control , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.605 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.605
561.605 Detention, seizure or embargo of agricultural products
Status: in_force

(1) In order that the rights of consumers, property owners or other affected persons may be protected and procedures made uniform the State Department of Agriculture, its agents, employees or officials, shall observe the procedure prescribed by ORS 561.605 (Detention, seizure or embargo of agricultural products) to 561.620 (Procedure when products disposed of) whenever it becomes necessary for the department to detain, seize or embargo any food, article or product under any law the administration of which is vested in the department.

(2) The department shall cause to be affixed to the products being detained, seized or embargoed, a notice that the products are being detained, seized or embargoed by the department and warning all persons that they may not be removed from the place at which they are being held without written permission from the department.

(3) The department shall notify in writing the owner or person in possession of the products that the products are being detained, seized or embargoed by the department. If the person in possession of the products is not the owner, the department shall make a reasonable effort to notify the owner. Such notice shall state the reason for the department’s action, and shall notify the owner or person in possession of the right to be heard before the department in opposition to the action. [Formerly part of 616.095]

Source: Section 561.605 — Detention, seizure or embargo of agricultural products; labeling; notification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.035 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.035
570.035 Appeals from inspectors’ decisions
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture shall hear and promptly decide all appeals from the county or deputy county horticultural inspectors. Its decisions shall have full force and effect until set aside by the courts of the state. All appeals from inspectors to the department shall be under the form and regulations prescribed by the department.

Source: Section 570.035 — Appeals from inspectors’ decisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.287 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.287
571.287 Requirement to conduct criminal records check on applicant for grower license
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall conduct a criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) on an individual who submits an application for a grower license under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) .

(2) For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check, the department may require fingerprints of any individual listed on an application submitted under ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) , including:

(a) If the applicant is a limited partnership, each partner of the limited partnership;

(b) If the applicant is a limited liability company, each member of the limited liability company;

(c) If the applicant is a corporation, each director and officer of the corporation;

(d) Any individual who is a partner, member, director or officer of an entity with a financial interest in the applicant; and

(e) Other key participants with the applicant, as identified by the department by rule.

(3) ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) (10) does not apply to the department for purposes of conducting a criminal records check under this section. [2021 c.542 §14]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.287 — Requirement to conduct criminal records check on applicant for grower license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.260 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.260
571.260 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) shall be known and may be cited as the Oregon Hemp Act. [2018 c.116 §2; 2021 c.542 §19]

Note: 571.260 (Short title) to 571.348 (Civil penalty) 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 571.260 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.450 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.450
561.450 Lien
Status: in_force

(1) A lien hereby is created in favor of the State Department of Agriculture upon all real and personal property belonging to any person who fails to pay the department for services or materials furnished within 60 days after the due date in a sum equal to the amount due.

(2) The lien, which shall be valid until paid in full, attaches upon the filing of a Notice of Claim of Lien with the county clerk of the county in which the property is located. The notice of lien claim shall contain a true statement of the amount due. The county clerk shall record the claim of lien and shall receive the same fees as are allowed by law for recording other lien instruments.

(3) The lien created by this section may be foreclosed in the circuit court in the same manner provided by law for the foreclosure of other liens on real or personal property.

(4) The lien created by this section is prior to all liens and encumbrances recorded subsequent to the filing of claim of lien, except taxes and labor liens. [1959 c.229 §6; 1961 c.425 §3]

Source: Section 561.450 — Lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.610 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.610
571.610 Technical business assistance
Status: in_force

The Oregon Business Development Department shall make technical business assistance available to persons engaged in, or proposing to engage in, the business of western juniper harvesting or of manufacturing products from western juniper. The department shall make the assistance available to support the creation, growth or development of a western juniper harvesting or related manufacturing business, including but not limited to assistance designed to improve business efficiency, stability, transparency and profitability. The assistance may be in standardized or customized form. The department may provide technical business assistance directly or may enter into personal service contracts for qualified providers to render the assistance. [2015 c.636 §3]

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

Source: Section 571.610 — Technical business assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.312 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.312
571.312 Transfer of industrial hemp commodities and products intended for human consumption
Status: repealed

[2021 c.542 §18; 2021 c.542 §18d]

Source: Section 571.312 — Transfer of industrial hemp commodities and products intended for human consumption; rules (repealed) , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.258 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.258
561.258 Regulation of vermiculture
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “vermiculture” means the commercial raising and breeding of worms for use as bait or as an animal food protein source or to produce castings.

(2) The practice of vermiculture is an agricultural activity that is subject to regulation by the State Department of Agriculture. Vermiculture products are subject to department regulation as agricultural commodities or agricultural products. [2005 c.657 §1]

Note: 561.258 (Regulation of vermiculture) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 561 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 561.258 — Regulation of vermiculture , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.325 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.325
567.325 Cooperation with federal government
Status: in_force

Oregon State University may cooperate in work in any special field of the experiment 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 §190]

Source: Section 567.325 — Cooperation with federal government , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.740 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.740
561.740 Regulation of biopharmaceutical crops
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Agriculture and an appointee of the Director of the Oregon Health Authority who has experience in health program administration may enter into memoranda of understanding or other intergovernmental agreements on behalf of this state for the purpose of furthering collaboration between this state and federal agencies that regulate the growing of biopharmaceutical crops. A memorandum or other agreement entered into under this section shall be designed to increase state input to the federal biopharm permitting system on biopharmaceutical crop issues and requirements of specific interest to this state.

(2) To the extent authorized under federal and state law, or under any memorandum of understanding or other agreement entered into under subsection (1) of this section, the Director of Agriculture and the appointee of the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, or their designees:

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , shall refuse to disclose any biopharm permit application or related biopharmaceutical crop information received from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or from any successor to that service, that the United States Department of Agriculture has determined to be confidential business information.

(b) May review biopharm permit applications and biopharmaceutical crop information submitted to the United States Department of Agriculture.

(c) May administer and conduct site inspections and monitoring of any biopharmaceutical crops grown in Oregon.

(d) If there is evidence that biopharmaceutical crops are endangering Oregon agriculture, horticulture or forest production or public health, may take appropriate enforcement action.

(e) May charge a biopharm permit applicant or holder fees for state oversight, services or activities under this section. Fees charged under this paragraph may not total more than $10,000 and must be reasonably calculated to reimburse the state for the actual cost of the oversight, services or activities. Fees collected under this paragraph shall be deposited to the credit of the Department of Agriculture Service Fund and are continuously appropriated to the State Department of Agriculture for the purpose of carrying out this section. [2007 c.577 §2; 2009 c.595 §989]

Note: See note under 561.738 (Definitions for ORS 561.738 and 561.740) .

Source: Section 561.740 — Regulation of biopharmaceutical crops; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.410 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.410
568.410 Formation of district
Status: in_force

A soil and water conservation district may be formed in the following manner:

(1) The board of directors appointed under ORS 568.400 (Appointment of first directors of district) shall present to the Secretary of State an application signed and sworn to by them, which shall set forth the procedure followed in the formation of the district.

(2) The application shall be accompanied by a map of uniform scale showing the location and legal boundaries of the district and by a statement by the State Department of Agriculture. The statement shall certify that the district was formed in compliance with ORS 568.300 (Petition for formation of district) to 568.790 (County funds for personnel and other uses) .

(3) The Secretary of State shall examine the application and statement. If the Secretary of State finds that the name proposed for the district is not identical with that of any other district of this state or so nearly similar as to lead to confusion or uncertainty, the Secretary of State shall receive and file them and shall record them in an appropriate book of record in the office of the secretary.

(4) If the Secretary of State finds that the name proposed for the district is identical with that of any other soil and water conservation district of this state or so nearly similar as to lead to confusion and uncertainty, the Secretary of State shall notify the department. The department shall submit to the Secretary of State a new name for the district that is not identical or substantially similar to the name of any other district.

(5) Upon receipt of the new name, the Secretary of State shall record the application and statement, with the name so modified.

(6) The formation of the district is final when the application and statement have been made, filed and recorded as provided in this section. [Amended by 1955 c.142 §11; 1973 c.656 §4; 1981 c.92 §17; 1983 c.83 §106a; 2003 c.802 §146; 2009 c.220 §11]

Source: Section 568.410 — Formation of district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.040 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.040
570.040 Inspection where inspector unavailable
Status: in_force

If any county for any reason fails to appoint a county horticultural inspector or if for any reason the inspector is not available, the nearest inspector available may perform such services, and the compensation of the inspector and the necessary expenses incurred in the performance of duty shall be charged against the county where the service is performed, as if the inspector had been appointed by the county court of such county.

Source: Section 570.040 — Inspection where inspector unavailable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.155 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.155
561.155 Cash and revolving fund
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture shall establish a cash and revolving fund under ORS 293.180 (Agency petty cash fund) , for the purpose of making immediate cash payments of travel and subsistence advances authorized by ORS 292.280 (Advance for expenses of travel and subsistence) , salary advances authorized by ORS 292.150 (Advances upon mileage allowances of members of legislature and upon salaries of legislative employees and other state employees) and other miscellaneous demand obligations authorized by law, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 from moneys in the Department of Agriculture Service Fund. [1959 c.682 §3; 1967 c.208 §2; 1973 c.275 §1; 1979 c.183 §1; 1985 c.623 §7]

Source: Section 561.155 — Cash and revolving fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.850 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.850
568.850 Wind erosion inspector
Status: in_force

(1) The county court, upon the recommendation of the advisory board, shall appoint an inspector who shall, within the wind erosion district or districts under the supervision of the inspector:

(a) Determine when serious wind erosion conditions prevail.

(b) Serve notices on landowners or occupants to effectively control wind erosion on their lands or correct conditions which may allow wind erosion to occur.

(c) When necessary, control or supervise control of wind erosion or conditions which may allow wind erosion to occur on lands where the owners or occupants thereof fail or refuse to do so.

(2) The inspector shall be the sole judge of whether serious wind erosion conditions do or do not prevail, except that appeal from the decisions of the inspector may be made to the advisory board as provided in ORS 568.840 (Election of advisory board) . In case of appeal to the advisory board, the inspector shall abide by a majority decision of the advisory board.

(3) The persons appointed wind erosion inspectors by the county court may receive for services reasonable wages, as determined by the county court, for the time actually employed in the performance of duty under the provisions of ORS 568.810 (Purpose of ORS 568.810 to 568.890) to 568.890 (District may be dissolved) and may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in carrying out those provisions. All wages and expenses paid wind erosion inspectors shall be paid by the county court from funds set aside for this purpose, as provided in ORS 568.880 (Tax levy for wind erosion control) .

Source: Section 568.850 — Wind erosion inspector; appointment; duties; appeal from decision; compensation; expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.408 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.408
571.408 Ex officio members of Oregon Hemp Commission
Status: in_force

The Director of Agriculture and the Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences of Oregon State University are ex officio nonvoting members of the Oregon Hemp Commission. [2021 c.216 §5]

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

Source: Section 571.408 — Ex officio members of Oregon Hemp Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.320 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.320
568.320 Right to be heard
Status: in_force

(1) All owners of land and electors within the limits of the territory described in the petition for formation of a district, owners of lands and electors within any territory considered for addition to the described territory, and all other interested parties, shall have the right to attend the public hearing described in ORS 568.310 (Notice of hearing) and to be heard.

(2) If it appears upon the hearing that it may be desirable to include within the proposed district territory outside of the area within which due notice of the hearing has been given, the hearing shall be adjourned. Due notice of further hearing shall then be given throughout the entire area considered for inclusion in the district and such further hearing held. [Amended by 2009 c.220 §5]

Source: Section 568.320 — Right to be heard; subsequent notice and hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 564.010 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.010
564.010 Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, “department” means “State Department of Agriculture.”

Source: Section 564.010 — Definition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors564.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.305 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.305
570.305 Department officials to prevent introduction of plant pests
Status: in_force

The Director of Agriculture, and the chief of the division of plant industry, are authorized and directed to use such methods as may be necessary to prevent the introduction into this state of dangerous insects or other plant pests, and to apply methods necessary to prevent the spread, to establish control and to accomplish the eradication of insects or other plant pests that may seriously endanger agricultural and horticultural interests of the state. The methods may be established or introduced if the director or chief considers control or eradication to be possible and practicable. [Amended by 2015 c.203 §14]

Source: Section 570.305 — Department officials to prevent introduction of plant pests , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.924 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.924
568.924 Interagency agreements
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture may enter into agreements with any agency of this state, including but not limited to a soil and water conservation district, or with any agency of the federal government, for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of ORS 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) including the development of a plan. [1993 c.263 §11]

Source: Section 568.924 — Interagency agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.620 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.620
569.620 Implementation of weed control effort improvement plan
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the State Weed Board, shall implement a board plan to improve the effectiveness of noxious weed control efforts by weed control districts, state agencies and others within this state. The department shall act as the primary state agency for assisting weed control districts, state agencies and others in coordinating their noxious weed control efforts.

(2) The department and the board shall initiate and actively pursue efforts to secure an optimum level of federal and private funding for noxious weed control efforts in this state. The department and the board shall give priority under this subsection to securing funding for noxious weed control projects that are consistent with the plan implemented under subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 561.683]

Source: Section 569.620 — Implementation of weed control effort improvement plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.220 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.220
565.220 County fair board
Status: in_force

(1) The members of a county fair board shall, as soon as their bonds have been filed and approved, meet and organize by electing a president and selecting a secretary.

(2) A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business at meetings. In the absence of the president another member of the board shall perform the duties of the president.

(3) The secretary provided for in subsection (1) of this section is not required to be a member of the board. The secretary shall execute a bond or furnish an irrevocable letter of credit, as required of board members by ORS 565.210 (County fairs) . [Amended by 1953 c.675 §12; 1961 c.684 §2; 1965 c.513 §2; 1967 c.275 §2; 1991 c.331 §85]

Source: Section 565.220 — County fair board; organization; quorum; president and secretary , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.755 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.755
570.755 Definition of invasive species
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “invasive species” means nonnative organisms that cause economic or environmental harm and are capable of spreading to new areas of the state. “Invasive species” does not include humans, domestic livestock or nonharmful exotic organisms.

(2) The Invasive Species Council shall:

(a) Create and maintain appropriate Internet sites, toll-free telephone numbers or other means of communication for statewide use in reporting sightings of invasive species.

(b) Encourage the reporting of invasive species sightings by publicizing means of communication made available by the council under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) Forward reports of invasive species sightings to appropriate agencies.

(d) Produce educational materials and press releases concerning invasive species.

(e) Conduct educational meetings and conferences.

(f) Develop a statewide plan for dealing with invasive species. The plan should include, but need not be limited to, a review of state authority to prevent the introduction of invasive species and to eradicate, contain or manage existing invasive species.

(g) Solicit proposals and review applications for grants or loans to further projects providing education about invasive species.

(h) Provide grants or loans to agencies, organizations or individuals for eradicating new invasions.

(3) The council may:

(a) Approve the expenditure of funds by the council, or any member thereof, for the production of educational materials or the presentation of educational materials.

(b) Enter into contracts and other agreements with persons, the federal government, state governments and local governments or units of federal, state or local governments or with Indian tribes, on matters pertaining to invasive species.

(c) Adopt rules or perform other acts the council considers reasonable for carrying out the powers, duties and functions of the council. [Formerly 561.685]

Source: Section 570.755 — Definition of invasive species; Invasive Species Council duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.875 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.875
565.875 Conducting of or participation in rodeos
Status: in_force

(1) A person may conduct or participate in rodeos in this state. State law may not be applied in a manner that affords the conducting of or participation in rodeos less favorable treatment than for other organized exhibitions or events. A local ordinance or state agency rule may not prohibit the conducting of or participation in rodeos in this state. This subsection does not prohibit the application of any law, ordinance or rule regulating the time, manner or place for conducting a rodeo in the same manner that the law, ordinance or rule is applied for other events.

(2) A rodeo promoter may establish fees, rules, policies and procedures for events of the rodeo, including but not limited to rules, policies and procedures regarding participant qualifications. [2013 c.616 §1]

Note: 565.875 (Conducting of or participation in rodeos) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was 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 565.875 — Conducting of or participation in rodeos , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.335 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.335
570.335 Prunings and cuttings to be burned
Status: in_force

No person, firm or corporation owning or operating any nursery, fruit orchard of any kind, hopyards, flower gardens or ornamental trees shall throw any cuttings or prunings or parts of any fruit trees, nursery stock, ornamental trees, or hop vines into any public road, highway, lane, field or other enclosure, or into any watercourse of any kind; but shall destroy such cuttings or prunings or parts with fire within a reasonable time, except when infested or infected with a contagious pest or disease. Such infested or infected prunings, cuttings or parts shall immediately be destroyed by fire.

Source: Section 570.335 — Prunings and cuttings to be burned , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 569.355 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 569 / Section 569.355
569.355 State and counties to control noxious weeds
Status: in_force

The state and the respective counties shall control any weeds designated as noxious by the state or the respective counties in any such county on land under their respective ownerships. [Formerly 570.510]

Source: Section 569.355 — State and counties to control noxious weeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors569.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.775 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.775
570.775 Officers
Status: in_force

(1) The Invasive Species Council each year shall select a voting member of the council as chairperson and another voting member as vice chairperson. The council by rule shall specify terms and provide appropriate duties and powers for the chairperson and vice chairperson.

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

(3) The council shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the voting members of the council. [Formerly 561.689; 2019 c.622 §3]

Source: Section 570.775 — Officers; quorum; schedule; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.225 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.225
570.225 Public nuisances
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(a) A plant pest, other than a plant pest possessed or moved in compliance with a permit described in ORS 570.215 (Prohibition against movement of plant pests) , is a public nuisance.

(b) A plant, crop or agricultural, horticultural or forest commodity or product, that is infested with or harbors a plant pest is a public nuisance.

(2) The State Department of Agriculture may abate a public nuisance described in subsection (1) of this section by using the public nuisance abatement processes described in ORS 570.170 (Department to make inspections) and 570.180 (Summary abatement of nuisance) .

(3) The State Department of Agriculture is not required to compensate a person for any loss incurred from the abatement of a public nuisance under this section or ORS 570.170 (Department to make inspections) or 570.180 (Summary abatement of nuisance) . This subsection does not apply to compensation for an abatement-related loss that results from the application of a pesticide in a faulty, careless or negligent manner. [2009 c.98 §8]

Source: Section 570.225 — Public nuisances; abatement; compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.144 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.144
561.144 Department of Agriculture Service Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The State Treasurer shall establish a Department of Agriculture Service Fund, which shall be a trust fund separate and distinct from the General Fund. The State Department of Agriculture shall deposit all license and service fees paid to it under the provisions of the statutes identified in subsection (3) of this section in the Department of Agriculture Service Fund. The State Treasurer is the custodian of this trust fund, which shall be deposited by the treasurer in such depositories as are authorized to receive deposits of the General Fund, and which may be invested by the treasurer in the same manner as authorized by ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) to 293.857 (Separate accounts for each local government) .

(2) Interest received on deposits credited to the Department of Agriculture Service Fund shall accrue to and become a part of the Department of Agriculture Service Fund.

(3) The license and service fees subject to this section are those described in ORS 561.400 (Natural Resources Division) , 561.740 (Regulation of biopharmaceutical crops) , 570.710 (Fee for timber products health program) , 571.057 (License application) , 571.063 (Temporary nursery sale license) , 571.145 (Inspection of licensed and unlicensed nurseries) , 586.270 (Warehouse licenses) , 596.030 (Administration of national plans relating to poultry) , 596.100 (Registration of products used for treatment of animals) , 596.311 (Examination, testing or treatment of livestock at owner’s request before shipment) , 599.235 (License fee) , 599.269 (Brand inspection required prior to public auction of cattle) , 599.406 (License application) , 599.610 (License requirements) , 601.040 (Application for license and payment of fee) , 602.090 (Registration of bee colonies) , 603.025 (Licenses required) , 603.075 (Brand inspection service fee) , 616.706 (Licenses) , 618.115 (Voluntary inspection of weighing or measuring instruments) , 618.136 (Establishing license fees) , 619.031 (Animal food slaughtering and processing establishments) , 621.072 (Issuance of license to use grade designation) , 621.166 (Application for dairy products plant license) , 621.266 (Pasteurizer operator license) , 621.297 (Certification of milk and dairy product testing laboratories) , 621.335 (Licenses to make and sell frozen desserts at wholesale) , 621.730 (Department to provide testing) , 622.080 (Certificate fees) , 625.180 (License fees) , 628.240 (License fees) , 632.211 (Establishment of grades and standards) , 632.600 (Inspection districts) , 632.720 (Fee) , 632.730 (Commercial egg breaker’s permit) , 632.741 (Additional fee) , 632.940 (Inspection and classification of horticultural and agricultural products by department) , 632.945 (Procedure for department inspection and classification) , 633.015 (Registration of commercial feed required) , 633.029 (License required for animal feed manufacturers and distributors) , 633.318 (Licensing of manufacturers and bulk distributors) , 633.362 (Registration of fertilizer, agricultural amendment, agricultural mineral and lime products) , 633.462 (Tonnage reports) , 633.465 (Inspection fees) , 633.680 (Establishment of standards of germination) , 633.700 (Retailer and wholesaler licenses) , 633.720 (Sampling and testing on request of owner of seed) , 634.016 (Registration of pesticides and application devices) , 634.116 (Pesticide operator license) , 634.122 (Applicator license) , 634.126 (Trainee certificate) , 634.132 (Consultant license) , 634.136 (Dealer license) , 634.212 (Formation of protected areas) and 635.030 (License application) . [1979 c.499 §4; 1981 c.248 §21; 1982 s.s.1 c.4 §15; 1985 c.787 §7; 1987 c.905 §36; 1991 c.624 §2; 1993 c.720 §7; 1995 c.450 §6; 1997 c.410 §2; 2001 c.21 §6; 2001 c.914 §27; 2003 c.81 §13; 2007 c.71 §177; 2007 c.577 §3; 2009 c.897 §5; 2013 c.84 §2; 2013 c.85 §3; 2013 c.118 §2; 2013 c.120 §2; 2015 c.514 §11; 2021 c.97 §67]

Source: Section 561.144 — Department of Agriculture Service Fund; sources , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 567.505 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 567 / Section 567.505
567.505 Southern Oregon branch experiment station established
Status: in_force

There is established a branch agricultural experiment station of Oregon State University in southern Oregon, located in such part of southern Oregon as may be determined by the university. [Amended by 2015 c.767 §198]

Source: Section 567.505 — Southern Oregon branch experiment station established , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors567.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.575 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.575
571.575 Knowingly offering to sell infected or infested Christmas tree stock
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

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

(b) Unless the Christmas tree 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 Christmas tree stock that is infected or infested.

(c) Any infected or infested Christmas tree 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 Christmas tree 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 Christmas tree stock or any product or properties. [1985 c.197 §15]

Source: Section 571.575 — Knowingly offering to sell infected or infested Christmas tree stock , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.412 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.412
570.412 Making contracts and receiving funds to carry out control order
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture is authorized to contract with and to receive funds from any person, including but not limited to, any governmental agency, county or municipal corporation, for the purpose of carrying on such work as is necessary in enforcing or carrying out the provisions of a control order. Any unexpended funds paid into the department as provided by this section may be returned to such person, governmental agency, county or municipal corporation. Funds received under this section shall be deposited with the State Treasurer and credited to the Department of Agriculture Account. Such funds are continuously appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the purpose of the contract and the control area order under which the money is paid. [1959 c.300 §2; 1967 c.637 §11]

Source: Section 570.412 — Making contracts and receiving funds to carry out control order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.135 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.135
570.135 Premises may be entered for inspection
Status: in_force

The officers, employees, deputies and inspectors of the State Department of Agriculture and the county horticultural inspectors and their deputies may enter at any time into any car, warehouse, depot, or upon any ship within the boundaries of this state, whether in the stream or at the dock, wharf, mole or any other place where nursery stock, fruit, vegetables, seed, field crops or other articles are received, or in which any articles are imported into the state, for the purpose of making the investigation or examination to ascertain whether the articles are infested with any injurious insects or other plant pests or the eggs, larvae or pupae of injurious insects or other plant pests. [Amended by 2015 c.203 §8]

Source: Section 570.135 — Premises may be entered for inspection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 570.025 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 570 / Section 570.025
570.025 Instruction, education and supervision of inspectors
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture shall instruct and educate the county and deputy county horticultural inspectors as to the laws and quarantine regulations of the state, and the rules and regulations of the department. The inspectors shall perform their duties under the general supervision of the department, to which they shall make reports in the manner prescribed by the department.

Source: Section 570.025 — Instruction, education and supervision of inspectors; reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors570.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.790 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.790
568.790 County funds for personnel and other uses
Status: in_force

(1) In any county where one or more soil and water conservation districts have been established as provided by 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) , the county court of such county may provide and appropriate funds for the use of such district or districts for the employment of necessary personnel including the employment of one county extension agent or for other expenditures required to carry out 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) .

(2) Such funds may be provided either by special provision in the annual tax levy of such county or by appropriation of funds not otherwise appropriated. [Amended by 1961 c.641 §4; 1983 c.327 §9; 2009 c.220 §33]

Source: Section 568.790 — County funds for personnel and other uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.545 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.545
561.545 Permits for shipments of articles subject to quarantine
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture may preapprove and issue permits for shipments of articles that are subject to a quarantine if the department finds that the articles are subject to appropriate mitigation tactics or strategies that can be enforced at the point of origin for the shipment. The department may also permit and preapprove articles that are subject to department control methods adopted by rule under ORS 570.210 (Control of plant pests not subject to quarantine) or to product grades, standards or classifications adopted by the department under ORS 632.900 (“Horticultural and agricultural products” defined) to 632.940 (Inspection and classification of horticultural and agricultural products by department) , if the department finds that the articles are subject to appropriate inspection programs at the point of origin for the shipment. [2009 c.98 §2]

Note: 561.545 (Permits for shipments of articles subject to quarantine) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 561 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 561.545 — Permits for shipments of articles subject to quarantine , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.665 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.665
571.665 Revocation, suspension or denial of or refusal to renew license
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture may revoke, suspend, deny or refuse to renew any grower or dealer a license if the department finds the person has violated any provision of ORS 571.655 (License required) or 571.660 (Rules) or any rule adopted pursuant thereto.

(2) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Director of Agriculture may impose a civil penalty on a person for violation of any provision of ORS 571.655 (License required) or 571.660 (Rules) or any rule adopted pursuant thereto. The civil penalty for a first violation shall be not more than $1,000. Upon a second violation, the department may impose a civil penalty of not more than $2,000.

(3) The department shall adopt by rule a schedule establishing the amount of civil penalty that may be imposed for a particular violation.

(4) All penalties recovered under this section shall be deposited by the State Treasurer in the Department of Agriculture Service Fund. The moneys are continuously appropriated to the department for the purpose of carrying out ORS 571.655 (License required) and 571.660 (Rules) . [Formerly 571.365]

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

Source: Section 571.665 — Revocation, suspension or denial of or refusal to renew license; civil penalty; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.339 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.339
571.339 Limitations on industrial hemp transaction involving consumer
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section, “consumer” means a person that purchases, acquires, owns, holds or uses an industrial hemp commodity or product other than for the purpose of resale.

(2) A person may not sell, transfer or deliver to a consumer an industrial hemp commodity or product that contains cannabinoids and is intended for human consumption unless:

(a) The industrial hemp commodity or product has been tested in accordance with ORS 571.330 (Laboratory testing) and any rules adopted pursuant to ORS 571.330 (Laboratory testing) ;

(b) If the hemp commodity or product is intended for human consumption by ingestion, the hemp commodity or product was processed in a facility licensed by the State Department of Agriculture under ORS 616.695 (Definitions for ORS 616.695 to 616.755) to 616.755 (Securing information from health officers) or in a facility in another state or jurisdiction that meets requirements substantially similar to requirements established under ORS 616.695 (Definitions for ORS 616.695 to 616.755) to 616.755 (Securing information from health officers) ;

(c) The person obtains and maintains documentation of the results of the testing;

(d) If the industrial hemp commodity or product is sold to a person under 21 years of age or any representations are made to the consumer about the concentration of delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol, the results of the testing required under this subsection demonstrate the concentration of delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol;

(e) The industrial hemp commodity or product does not contain more than 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol or the concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol allowed under federal law, whichever is greater; and

(f) The industrial hemp commodity or product does not exceed the concentration of adult use cannabinoids established by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, in conjunction with the Oregon Health Authority and State Department of Agriculture, by rule.

(3) The testing required under subsection (2) of this section may be conducted only by:

(a) A laboratory licensed by the commission under ORS 475C.548 (Laboratory licensure) and accredited by the authority under ORS 475C.560 (Laboratory accreditation) ; or

(b) If the industrial hemp commodity or product was processed outside of this state, a laboratory accredited to the same or more stringent standards as a laboratory described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(4) A person may not sell or deliver an adult use cannabis item to a person under 21 years of age.

(5) This section does not apply to the retail sale of industrial hemp commodities or products by a marijuana retailer, as defined in ORS 475C.009 (Definitions for ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , that holds a license issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) . [2017 c.531 §4; 2018 c.116 §16; 2021 c.542 §32]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.339 — Limitations on industrial hemp transaction involving consumer; testing requirements; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.610 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.610
568.610 Records
Status: in_force

The board of directors for a soil and water conservation district shall:

(1) Provide for the keeping of a full and accurate record of all proceedings and of all resolutions, regulations, and orders issued or adopted.

(2) Provide for an annual audit of the accounts of receipts and disbursements in accordance with ORS 297.210 (Audits of accounts of state agencies and state-aided institutions and agencies) , 297.230 (Estimate and payment of costs and expenses of audits) and 297.405 (Definitions for ORS 297.020, 297.230, 297.405 to 297.740 and 297.990) to 297.555 (Short title) . [Amended by 1969 c.345 §18; 2009 c.220 §31]

Source: Section 568.610 — Records; audits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.380 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.380
568.380 Department to pay expenses and supervise hearings and referenda
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall pay all expenses for issuance of the notices and conduct of the hearings and referenda, and shall supervise the conduct of the hearings and referenda. It shall issue appropriate regulations governing the conduct of the hearings and referenda.

(2) No informalities in the conduct of the referendum or in any matters relating thereto shall invalidate the referendum or the result thereof, if notice thereof was given substantially as provided in ORS 568.310 (Notice of hearing) or 568.320 (Right to be heard) and the referendum was fairly conducted. [Amended by 1981 c.92 §14; 1983 c.83 §106]

Source: Section 568.380 — Department to pay expenses and supervise hearings and referenda; informalities in referendum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.337 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.337
571.337 Processor, retailer and wholesaler transaction involving industrial hemp commodity or product
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Processor” means a person licensed under ORS 475C.085 (Processor license) .

(b) “Retailer” means a person licensed under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) .

(c) “Wholesaler” means a person licensed under ORS 475C.093 (Wholesale license) .

(2) A processor, retailer or wholesaler may purchase, receive, transfer, sell or transport industrial hemp, or an industrial hemp commodity or product that contains cannabinoids and is intended for human consumption, only if:

(a) The processor, retailer or wholesaler received the hemp, commodity or product from a grower or handler licensed under ORS 571.281 (Grower and handler license) or a processor;

(b) The grower, handler or processor under paragraph (a) of this subsection is registered with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission as provided under ORS 571.336 (Delivery of industrial hemp to marijuana processor) ; and

(c) The hemp, commodity or product meets the requirements for marijuana items under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) and 475C.600 (Definitions for ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) to 475C.648 (Authority of State Department of Agriculture, Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission for certain violations of ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) and rules adopted by the commission.

(3) A grower, handler or processor registered as described under ORS 571.336 (Delivery of industrial hemp to marijuana processor) (2)(a) shall enter the hemp, commodity or product that contains cannabinoids, is intended for human consumption and is intended for transfer, sale or transport to a processor, retailer or wholesaler licensed under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) into the tracking system described in ORS 475C.177 (Duty to develop and maintain system for tracking transfer of marijuana items) before the hemp, commodity or product is transferred to a laboratory described in ORS 571.330 (Laboratory testing) (1) for testing of a type described under ORS 475C.544 (Testing standards and processes) . The commission shall continue to track the hemp, commodity or product entered into the system under this subsection when the hemp, commodity or product is transferred, sold or transported to a premises licensed under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , or to other areas under the control of the premises licensee.

(4) A processor may transfer, sell or transport an industrial hemp commodity or product to a person that is not a processor, retailer or wholesaler if the industrial hemp commodity or product:

(a) Is tested as described in ORS 475C.544 (Testing standards and processes) and otherwise meets the requirements for marijuana items under ORS 475C.005 (Short title) to 475C.525 (Severability of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525) , 475C.540 (Definitions for ORS 475C.540 to 475C.586) to 475C.586 (Exemption from criminal liability) and 475C.600 (Definitions for ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) to 475C.648 (Authority of State Department of Agriculture, Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission for certain violations of ORS 475C.600 to 475C.648) and rules adopted by the commission;

(b) Is entered into the tracking system described in ORS 475C.177 (Duty to develop and maintain system for tracking transfer of marijuana items) ;

(c) Prior to the transfer, sale or transport, is held by the processor for the duration and in the manner required by the commission by rule; and

(d) Meets any other requirements established by the commission by rule.

(5) The State Department of Agriculture shall adopt rules regarding the activities of growers and handlers under this section.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission shall adopt rules regarding the activities of processors, retailers, wholesalers and laboratories under this section.

(b) The commission may adopt rules to carry out subsection (4) of this section. [2018 c.116 §15; 2021 c.351 §289; 2021 c.542 §31]

Note: See note under 571.260 (Short title) .

Source: Section 571.337 — Processor, retailer and wholesaler transaction involving industrial hemp commodity or product; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 564.100 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 564 / Section 564.100
564.100 Definitions for ORS 564.100 to 564.135
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 564.100 (Definitions for ORS 564.100 to 564.135) to 564.135 (Effect of law on commercial forestland or private land) :

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

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

(3) “Endangered species” means:

(a) Any native plant species determined by the department to be in danger of extinction throughout any significant portion of its range.

(b) Any native plant species listed as an endangered species pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-205, 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as amended.

(4) “Plant” means any member of the plant kingdom, including the seeds, roots or parts thereof, native to this state.

(5) “Species” means any species or its subspecies or variety, whichever is the first taxonomic subspecific category for the plant in question.

(6) “Take” means to collect, cut, damage, destroy, dig, kill, pick, remove or otherwise disturb.

(7) “Threatened species” means:

(a) Any native plant species the director determines by a finding of fact is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout any significant portion of its range.

(b) Any native plant species listed as a threatened species pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-205, 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as amended. [1987 c.686 §8]

Source: Section 564.100 — Definitions for ORS 564.100 to 564.135 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors564.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 571.423 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 571 / Section 571.423
571.423 Powers of Oregon Hemp Commission
Status: in_force

The Oregon Hemp Commission may:

(1) Conduct scientific research to discover and develop the commercial value of hemp and hemp products.

(2) Disseminate reliable information founded upon the research conducted 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) that shows the value of hemp and hemp products for any purpose for which hemp and hemp products may be found useful and profitable.

(3) Study federal and state legislation with respect to tariffs, duties, reciprocal trade agreements, import quotas and other matters concerning the effect of the legislation on the hemp industry, and represent and protect the interests of the hemp industry with respect to any legislation, proposed legislation or executive action that may affect the hemp industry.

(4) Act jointly and in cooperation with the federal government, or any federal agency, in the administration of any program of the federal government or federal agency that the commission determines is beneficial to the hemp industry in this state, and expend funds in connection with the administration of a program described in this subsection, provided that the program is compatible with the powers conferred on the commission by ORS 571.400 (Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501) to 571.501 (Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501) .

(5) Enter into contracts for advertising hemp and for developing new markets through advertising.

(6) Develop plans or projects for promotion and advertising research, consumer information and industry information, and create programs that will lead to the development of new markets, marketing strategies, increased efficiency and activities to enhance the image of the hemp industry.

(7) Appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the commission and establish their duties and compensation.

(8) Levy the assessments described in ORS 571.447 (Levy and collection of assessment) .

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

(10) Enter into contracts for carrying out the duties of the commission, in addition to those duties described in subsection (5) of this section.

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

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

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

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

(15) Provide mechanisms for maintaining and expanding existing markets and developing new domestic and international markets for hemp, including but not limited to:

(a) Public relations programs;

(b) Media relations programs;

(c) Paid print and electronic advertising;

(d) Point of sale promotion and coupon programs; and

(e) Activities that prevent, modify or eliminate trade barriers that obstruct the free flow of hemp to market.

(16) Conduct and fund research, in addition to that described in subsection (1) of this section, to:

(a) Enhance the commercial value of hemp and hemp products;

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

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

(d) Control or eradicate hazards to hemp, including but not limited to hazards from diseases, pests and weeds, while supporting coexistence between hemp and other agricultural crops, including marijuana;

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

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

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

(17) Gather, publicize and disseminate information that shows the importance of the consumption and other uses of hemp to public health, the environment, the economy and the proper nutrition of children and adults.

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

(19) Adopt rules as necessary to carry out the duties, functions and powers conferred on the commission by this section. [2021 c.216 §10]

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

Source: Section 571.423 — Powers of Oregon Hemp Commission; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors571.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.730 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.730
568.730 Officials may enter private lands
Status: in_force

The directors or designated representatives of a soil and water conservation district have authority to go upon any lands within the district after notifying the owner or operator for the purpose of making surveys and carrying out the responsibilities with which the directors or representatives are vested by law. The directors or representatives shall take due precaution at all times to prevent injury to growing crops or livestock. [Amended by 2009 c.220 §32]

Source: Section 568.730 — Officials may enter private lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 568.530 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 568 / Section 568.530
568.530 Ballots
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall furnish the names of all nominees for director on behalf of whom nominating petitions have been filed to the county clerk of the respective counties lying within the district not less than the 61st day before the date of the general election. Ballots shall be printed, voted, counted and canvassed in conformity with the provisions of general law relating to elections, except as otherwise provided by subsections (2) to (4) of this section or 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) If no nominee for a position qualifies under subsection (1) of this section to have the name of the nominee furnished to the county clerk for placement on the ballot, the position becomes open for write-in votes on the ballot. An elector who meets the qualifications to become a director of the district in a position for which no candidate qualifies under subsection (1) of this section may file with the department a declaration of intent and request for write-in votes to be tallied. The person must file the declaration and request no later than 14 days before the date of the election. The declaration and request must certify that the person is legally qualified to assume the duties of director and desires the position.

(3) Upon receipt of a declaration and request filed under subsection (2) of this section, the department shall take actions the department deems necessary to determine whether the person filing the declaration and request is an elector who meets the qualifications to become a director of the district. If the department determines that the person is an elector who meets the qualifications, the department shall notify the county clerk to count the write-in votes for the person.

(4) If no nominee for a position qualifies under subsection (1) of this section to have the name of the nominee furnished to the county clerk for placement on the ballot and no person filing a declaration and request for the position qualifies under subsection (3) of this section to have the county clerk count the write-in votes for that person, the county clerk may not count any write-in votes cast for any person for the position. If no nominee for a position qualifies under subsection (1) of this section to have the name of the nominee furnished to the county clerk for placement on the ballot and no person filing a declaration and request for the position qualifies under subsection (3) of this section to have the county clerk count write-in votes for the person, the local governing body of the district shall appoint a person to each position that was not filled at the election. [Amended by 1973 c.656 §10; 1981 c.92 §28; 1993 c.493 §86; 2007 c.690 §2; 2009 c.220 §24]

Source: Section 568.530 — Ballots; write-in votes; unfilled positions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors568.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 561.600 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 561 / Section 561.600
561.600 Procedure for review of orders and regulations
Status: in_force

Judicial review of orders including emergency orders and regulations issued in accordance with ORS 561.510 (Quarantines) to 561.590 (Violation of quarantine prohibited) shall be as provided in ORS chapter 183. [1971 c.734 §87]

SEIZURE, DETENTION AND EMBARGO POWERS

Source: Section 561.600 — Procedure for review of orders and regulations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors561.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 565.630 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 565 / Section 565.630
565.630 Regulation of public events
Status: in_force

Any county fair board and every society mentioned in ORS 565.610 (Conducting business on or near grounds of fair or society) may regulate its prices of admission, licenses and all matters pertaining to the conduct of its annual fairs, exhibitions or other public events or meetings. The penalty for violation of its rules and regulations is a Class D violation. [Amended by 1953 c.675 §12; 1969 c.239 §7; 1973 c.537 §10; 2005 c.777 §44; 2011 c.597 §90a; 2013 c.492 §18]

Source: Section 565.630 — Regulation of public events; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors565.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 566.330 — OR Code / Title 46 / Chapter 566 / Section 566.330
566.330 Authority to enter into agreements with Secretary of Agriculture to administer trust assets
Status: in_force

The Department of State Lands is authorized to enter into agreements with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States pursuant to section 2(f), Public Law 499, 81st Congress, upon such terms and conditions and for such periods of time as may be mutually agreeable, authorizing the secretary to accept, administer, expend and use in the State of Oregon all or any part of such trust assets for carrying out the purposes of Titles I and II of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, in accordance with the applicable provisions of Title IV thereof, as now or hereafter amended, and to do all things necessary to effectuate and carry out the purposes of such agreements. [Formerly 414.060 and then 414.830; 1995 c.152 §2]

Source: Section 566.330 — Authority to enter into agreements with Secretary of Agriculture to administer trust assets , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors566.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).