ORS 576.304
Authority of commodity commissions

  • rules

A commodity commission may:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

Enter into contracts for carrying out the duties of the commission.

(5)

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

(6)

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

(7)

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

(8)

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

(9)

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

(10)

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

(a)

Public relations programs;

(b)

Media relations programs;

(c)

Paid print, electronic and position advertising;

(d)

Point of sale promotion and merchandising;

(e)

Paid sales promotions and coupon programs; and

(f)

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

(11)

Conduct and fund research to:

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

Develop viable alternatives for the rotation of crops;

(f)

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

(g)

Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising or promotional programs.

(12)

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

(13)

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

(14)

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

Source: Section 576.304 — Authority of commodity commissions; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors576.­html.

Notes of Decisions

Under former similar statute (ORS 576.305)

This section does not give Oregon Sheep Commission authority to give public funds to a third party to use for third party’s own purposes, even though those purposes may coincide with commission’s statutory function. Oregonians Against Trapping v. Dept. of Agriculture, 56 Or App 78, 641 P2d 72 (1982)

Attorney General Opinions

Under former similar statute (ORS 576.305)

Expenditure of commodity commission funds for activities concerning proposed legislation, (1975) Vol 37, p 606

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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