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OR Rev Stat § 571.468 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.468 - Dispute regarding amount of assessment; rules.

(1) A producer may dispute the amount of an assessment levied against the producer on a unit basis under ORS 571.447 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)(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.
OR Rev Stat § 571.471 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.471 - Financial activity of Oregon Hemp Commission.

(1)(a) Moneys a person collects or receives from the assessment levied pursuant to ORS 571.447, and other moneys the Oregon Hemp Commission receives, must be paid to the authorized agent of the commission and promptly deposited into an account established by the commission in a depository, as defined in ORS 295.001, that is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. (b) In a manner consistent with the requirements of ORS 295.001 to 295.108, the chairperson, vice chairperson and secretary-treasurer for the commission shall ensure that sufficient collateral secures any amount of funds on deposit that exceeds the coverage limits established by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. (c) All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the commission for the purposes of carrying out the commission’s duties, functions and powers. (2) Moneys may not be withdrawn from or paid out of the account except upon order of the commission, and upon checks or other orders upon accounts signed by the secretary-treasurer or other member of the commission that the commission designates and countersigned by another member, officer or employee of the commission that the commission designates. The commission shall keep a receipt, voucher or other written record showing clearly the nature and items covered by each check or other order. (3) Subject to approval by the Director of Agriculture, the commission may invest moneys the commission collects or receives. Investments the commission makes are: (a) Limited to investments described in ORS 294.035; (b) Subject to the investments maturity date limitations described in ORS 294.135; and (c) Subject to the conduct prohibitions listed in ORS 294.145. (4) Interest earned from any moneys the commission invests under subsection (3) of this section is available to the commission in a manner consistent with the commission’s annual budget. (5) In addition to, or in lieu of, investments described in subsection (3) of this section, the commission may invest in the investment pool described in ORS 294.805. For purposes of ORS 294.805 to 294.895, the commission is a public corporation and the secretary-treasurer of the commission is the local government official. [2021 c.216 §26] Note: See note under 571.400.
OR Rev Stat § 571.474 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.474 - Fidelity bond; conditions on bond; payment of cost of bond.

(1) A person authorized by the Oregon Hemp Commission to receive or disburse moneys under 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.
OR Rev Stat § 571.477 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.477 - Cancellation of uncollectible assessment.

The Oregon Hemp Commission may cancel an uncollectible assessment consistent with ORS 293.240. Subsequent collection of debt written off under ORS 293.240 is governed by ORS 293.245. [2021 c.216 §28] Note: See note under 571.400.
OR Rev Stat § 571.480 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.480 - Maintenance of books, records and accounts.

The Oregon Hemp Commission shall maintain accurate books, records and accounts of its dealings. The books, records and accounts of the commission must be open to inspection and audit by the Secretary of State. [2021 c.216 §29] Note: See note under 571.400.
OR Rev Stat § 571.486 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.486 - Requirement to comply with ORS 571.483 in order to make, incur expenditure.

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 to 571.501 unless the commission complies with ORS 571.483. [2021 c.216 §31] Note: See note under 571.400.
OR Rev Stat § 571.489 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.489 - Limitation on amount, purpose of expenditure.

(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 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 to 571.501 in excess of the amount of unforeseen expenditures estimated as provided in ORS 571.483. [2021 c.216 §32] Note: See note under 571.400.
OR Rev Stat § 571.492 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.492 - Unforeseen expenditure; fund transfer.

(1) Subject to ORS 571.489 (2), expenditures of moneys for a fiscal year unforeseen at the time the Oregon Hemp Commission budget is prepared may be made or incurred by order of the commission. When an unforeseen expenditure of moneys occurs in a fiscal year, the commissioners must approve a motion for an order of a fund transfer. The motion must include: (a) The amount and purpose of the expenditure and why the expenditure was unforeseen; (b) A request for the certification by the Director of Agriculture of the order; (c) The specific major category of the budget to which the specific funds are to be allocated; and (d) The specific major category of the budget from which the funds are to be transferred. (2) At least one copy of the order for the fund transfer must be filed in the office of the commission and made available for public inspection during normal business hours of the commission. (3) The commission shall send the request for certification of the order for the fund transfer to the director. The director shall: (a) Examine the request, the commission’s most recent financial statement, the minutes of the meeting at which the commissioners approved the motion to request the order and the budget to which the order relates. (b) Certify the order if the director determines that the form of the order is in accordance with the law, that the facts set forth in the order and the budget to which the order relates indicate that the order is in accordance with the law and that the proposed unforeseen expenditure is appropriate to accomplish the goals and needs of the commission. (c) Immediately notify the commission if the director determines that the order is defective because: (A) Of a failure to comply with ORS 571.483; (B) The final budget or the preparation or adoption of the final budget is defective; or (C) The estimated expenditures do not conform with statutory requirements. (4) If the director finds that the order is defective, the commission shall promptly take all practicable steps to remedy the defects. (5) After certifying an order under this section, the director shall retain the certified copy of the order and make the copy available for public inspection during normal business hours of the State Department of Agriculture. [2021 c.216 §33] Note: See note under 571.400.
OR Rev Stat § 571.495 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.495 - Distribution of moneys upon abolishment of Oregon Hemp Commission.

(1) Unless the Legislative Assembly orders a refund pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, if the Legislative Assembly abolishes the Oregon Hemp Commission, any moneys remaining in the possession of the abolished commission on the effective date of the abolishment are transferred to Oregon State University and are continuously appropriated to the university for research benefitting producers. (2) The Legislative Assembly may order in an Act dissolving the commission that any moneys remaining in the possession of the abolished commission on the effective date of the abolishment be refunded on a proportional basis to the persons who paid assessments to the commission during the assessment year in which the commission was abolished. [2021 c.216 §34] Note: See note under 571.400.
OR Rev Stat § 571.498 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.498 - Sale of hemp considered sale in commercial channels.

Any sale of hemp by a producer or processor is a sale in commercial channels for the purposes of ORS 571.501. [2021 c.216 §35] Note: See note under 571.400.
OR Rev Stat § 571.501 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.501 - Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501.

Violation of any provision of ORS 571.400 to 571.501 is a Class C misdemeanor. [2021 c.216 §36] Note: See note under 571.400.
OR Rev Stat § 571.505 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.505 - Definitions for ORS 571.510 to 571.580.

As used in ORS 571.510 to 571.580, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Acre of Christmas trees" means an acre of land upon which Christmas trees are growing at the time of application for the license required by ORS 571.525. (2) "Christmas tree" means a cut evergreen tree: (a) Of a marketable species; (b) Managed to produce trees meeting U.S. No. 2 or better standards for Christmas trees as specified by the Agricultural Marketing Service of the United States Department of Agriculture; and (c) Evidencing periodic maintenance practices of shearing or culturing, or both, for all Christmas tree species; weed and bush control and one or more of the following practices: Basal pruning, fertilization, insect and disease control, stump culture, soil cultivation and irrigation. (3) "Dealer" means a person who purchases Christmas trees for resale. (4) "Department" means the State Department of Agriculture. (5) "Grower" means any person who grows Christmas trees for sale. (6) "Natural timber stand" means any site where Christmas trees are growing with a spacing greater than 9.5 feet by 9 feet. (7) "Sell" or "sale" means to offer or hold for the purpose of sale, or to solicit orders for sale or to deliver, distribute, exchange, furnish or supply. [1985 c.197 §1; 1989 c.561 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 571.510 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.510 - Policy; department to maintain Christmas tree service; duties.

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that the propagation and raising of Christmas trees is a silvicultural and agricultural pursuit that should be regulated and assisted by the State Department of Agriculture. A Christmas tree service shall be maintained within the department for the purpose of carrying out and enforcing the provisions of ORS 571.505 to 571.580. (2) The department is authorized to: (a) Inspect the Christmas tree stock of growers. (b) Issue certificates and permits and check the license and licensing of persons required to be licensed by ORS 571.505 to 571.580. (c) Investigate violations of ORS 571.505 to 571.580. (d) Disseminate information among growers relative to treatment of Christmas tree stock for both prevention and elimination of attacks by plant pests and diseases. (e) Carry out any other duties or responsibilities which are of service to the Christmas tree industry or which may be necessary for the protection thereof. [1985 c.197 §2; 1989 c.561 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 571.515 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.515 - State Christmas Tree Advisory Committee.

(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, to be paid from funds provided by ORS 571.580. (4) The functions of the committee are to advise and counsel with the department in the administration of ORS 571.505 to 571.580. (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]
OR Rev Stat § 571.520 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.520 - Exemptions from licensing requirements.

ORS 571.525 and 571.530 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]
OR Rev Stat § 571.525 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.525 - License required to operate as grower.

No person shall operate as a grower without first obtaining a license therefor from the State Department of Agriculture. [1985 c.197 §5]
OR Rev Stat § 571.530 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.530 - License application; contents; license fee.

(1) Each person required to be licensed by ORS 571.525 shall apply for a license or for renewal of a license on a form furnished by the State Department of Agriculture that contains: (a) The name and address of the applicant, the number of locations to be operated by the applicant and the addresses of those locations, and the assumed business name of the applicant; (b) If other than an individual, a statement whether the applicant is a partnership, corporation or other organization; (c) The total number of acres of Christmas trees grown by the applicant; and (d) The type of business to be operated and, if the applicant is an agent, the principals the applicant represents. (2) Each application for a license must be accompanied by a license fee as provided for by this section. An application is not a public record but is subject to audit and review by the department. (3)(a) The department shall establish license fees for growers on the basis of the total number of acres of Christmas trees being grown in this state by the applicant. For the purpose of calculating the license fee, four acres of Christmas trees growing in a natural timber stand is considered the equivalent of one acre of planted Christmas trees. (b) The department shall establish an annual license fee schedule after consultation with the State Christmas Tree Advisory Committee and after a public hearing in accordance with ORS chapter 183. The annual license fee may not exceed $110 as a basic charge and $4.50 per acre as an acreage assessment. The total license fee established pursuant to this paragraph may not exceed $7,000. [1985 c.197 §6; 1989 c.561 §4; 1999 c.59 §180; 2015 c.533 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 571.535 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.535 - Renewal of license; rules.

(1) The fees for the renewal of the annual licenses required by ORS 571.505 to 571.580 shall be paid with the application for license renewal and before July 1 of each year or before such date as may be specified by rule of the State Department of Agriculture. (2) Failure to pay the fees when due forfeits the right to operate as a grower. (3) Any person who has been previously licensed to grow Christmas tree stock and whose right to grow has been forfeited shall not be issued a renewal license except upon written application to the department accompanied by a sum of money equal to the regular license fee. [1985 c.197 §7; 2007 c.768 §14]
OR Rev Stat § 571.540 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.540 - Form of license; display required.

All licenses issued under ORS 571.505 to 571.580 shall: (1) Include the date of issue. (2) Expire on June 30, next following the date of issue, unless sooner revoked by the State Department of Agriculture. (3) Be in the form of a certificate. (4) Be numbered serially under the direction of the department. (5) Be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises of the licensee and a copy at each location where the licensee is doing business, where they can be easily seen by the general public. [1985 c.197 §8]
OR Rev Stat § 571.545 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.545 - License not transferable; notice of change of business organization; additional assessment for trees not subject to fee.

(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 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]
OR Rev Stat § 571.550 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.550 - Suspension, revocation or refusal of license.

As provided in ORS chapter 183, the State Department of Agriculture may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew the license of any person when it is satisfied that: (1) The applicant or licensee has been guilty of fraud, deception or misrepresentation in the handling or sale of Christmas tree stock. (2) The licensee was guilty of fraud, deception or misrepresentation in the procurement of a license. (3) The licensee has violated any provision of ORS 571.505 to 571.580. [1985 c.197 §10]
OR Rev Stat § 571.555 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops|Section 571.555 - Issuance of shipping permit numbers.

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall issue a shipping permit number to any qualified licensee who requests or requires one. Such number shall be the same as the license number and so designated on the license. (2) The shipping permit number shall accompany all shipments and deliveries of Christmas tree stock. [1985 c.197 §11; 1989 c.561 §6]