ORS 576.054
Legislative findings


(1)

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a)

Commodity industries are vital elements of the state economy. Commodity industries:

(A)

Are sources of substantial employment for the citizens of this state;

(B)

Produce needed tax revenues for the support of state and local government;

(C)

Encourage responsible stewardship of valuable land and marine resources; and

(D)

Produce substantial quantities of necessary food for the state, nation and world.

(b)

Commodity commissions support commodity industries and enhance and preserve the economic interests of the state.

(c)

Commodity commissions function in the same manner as a broad range of other programs established by the Legislative Assembly that are funded by the public through fees assessed according to the relationship of the fee payer to a particular program.

(d)

Commodity commissions are not established to benefit individual persons engaged in commodity industries, but are intended to improve the overall conditions for the particular commodity for which a commission is established and thereby benefit the overall economy of the state and all the citizens of the state.

(e)

Mandated cooperative efforts engaged in by commodity commissions are a proven, effective method to avoid economic waste and maintain stable agricultural markets.

(f)

It is in the public interest that:

(A)

Support for Oregon’s commodity industries be clearly expressed;

(B)

Adequate protection be given to commodities and commodity uses, activities and operations; and

(C)

Each commodity be promoted individually and as part of a stabilized comprehensive industry by increasing consumption of commodities in this state and the United States and internationally.

(2)

It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that commodity commissions do the following for the purpose of serving commodity industries and the citizens of this state:

(a)

Participate in the formulation and implementation of public policy through expressive activities.

(b)

Reflect a continuing commitment by the state to commodity industries that are integral to the economy of this state.

(c)

Represent a policy of support for persons engaged in commodity industries and for their critical role in the economy of this state, especially the economy of rural areas.

(d)

Provide benefits to entire commodity industries and all the citizens of this state.

(e)

Enhance the image of Oregon commodities for the purpose of increasing the overall demand for those commodities. To achieve that purpose, the Legislative Assembly intends that commodity commissions operate primarily to create a more receptive environment for commodities and for the individual efforts of persons engaged in commodity industries and thereby complement individual, targeted and specific activities.

(f)

Use mandatory cooperative efforts to complement state, federal and international laws and programs.

(g)

Protect the citizens of this state by educating them regarding the quality, care and methods used in the production of Oregon commodities.

(h)

Increase knowledge regarding the healthful qualities and dietetic value of Oregon commodities.

(i)

Support and engage in research programs and activities that benefit the planting, production, harvesting, handling, processing, marketing and use of Oregon commodities. [2003 c.604 §2]

Source: Section 576.054 — Legislative findings, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html.

576.006
Definitions for ORS 576.006 to 576.022
576.009
Agricultural Development Division
576.013
Purpose of market development and commodity development services
576.019
Discrimination against any product or dealer prohibited
576.022
Authority and functions of Oregon State University unaffected
576.024
Department authorized to inspect records and businesses for economic study purposes
576.035
Market news service in Klamath Basin, central Oregon and Malheur areas
576.051
Definitions for ORS 576.051 to 576.455
576.053
Short title
576.054
Legislative findings
576.062
Establishment of commodity commissions
576.066
Department oversight of commodity commissions
576.206
Appointment of temporary members
576.215
Ex officio members of commission
576.225
Qualifications of members
576.245
Office vacant when member ceases to be qualified
576.255
Removal of members
576.265
Travel and other expenses of members
576.275
Meeting place of commission
576.285
Commission organization
576.304
Authority of commodity commissions
576.306
Independent contractors performing services for commission
576.307
Provision of state services to commission
576.309
Commission furnishing services, facilities and materials to other state agencies
576.311
Commission exempt from certain financial administration laws
576.315
Grants, donations and gifts
576.317
Intellectual property
576.320
Commission employees not subject to state personnel compensation plans
576.322
Legislative ratification of prior actions, rules and appointments
576.325
Levy and collection of assessments
576.327
Exemptions from assessment
576.335
Report by person responsible for collecting assessment
576.345
Producer to make reports of and pay assessment moneys on certain sales
576.351
Records of person required to pay or collect assessment
576.355
Penalty for delaying transmittal of funds
576.365
Penalty for failure to relinquish assessment moneys to commission
576.370
Disputes over assessment amounts
576.372
Authority of Oregon Alfalfa Seed Commission to adopt rules authorizing refunds
576.375
Payment of commission moneys to authorized agent
576.385
Bond or letter of credit required of person authorized to receive or disburse commission moneys
576.392
Cancellation of uncollectible assessment
576.395
Books, records and accounts of commission
576.410
“Fiscal year” defined
576.413
Adoption of calendar year as fiscal year
576.416
Preparation of commission budget
576.420
Expenditures prohibited unless budget procedure complied with
576.440
Limitation on expenditures
576.445
Unforeseen expenditures
576.455
Moneys of abolished commission
576.595
Sales are in commercial channels
576.610
Definitions for ORS 576.610 to 576.650
576.620
Department to perform mediation services
576.630
Request for mediation
576.640
Rules
576.650
Cooperation by state agencies
576.700
Definitions for ORS 576.700 to 576.710
576.705
Processors required to pay for commodities within 30 days after delivery
576.710
Applicability of ORS 576.705
576.715
Definitions for ORS 576.715 to 576.744
576.718
Seed production contract terms
576.721
Payment due date provisions in contracts authenticated prior to planting
576.726
Title
576.729
Seed purchase contract terms
576.732
Contract modification
576.735
Seed not meeting quality standards
576.738
Seed dealer failure to timely make payment
576.741
Seed dealer financial assurance
576.744
Rules
576.747
Reporting adoption of rules regarding dealer financial assurance
576.780
Definitions for ORS 576.780 to 576.809
576.783
Terms of seed production contract
576.786
Payment due date terms in contracts authenticated prior to planting
576.789
Seed bailment contracts and seed purchase contracts
576.792
Terms of seed purchase contract
576.795
Modification of contract
576.798
Seed not meeting contract quality standards
576.802
Failure of seed dealer to make timely payment
576.806
Financial assurance by seed dealer
576.809
Rules
576.814
Reporting adoption of rules regarding financial assurance by seed dealer
576.850
Definitions for ORS 576.850 to 576.877
576.853
Legislative findings
576.856
Oregon Wine Board
576.859
Board purpose and duties
576.862
Board powers
576.865
State wine cellar
576.868
Rules
576.871
Strategic plan
576.874
Payment of tax
576.877
Disposition of moneys
576.991
Penalties
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