Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 607 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OREGON TALL FESCUE COMMISSION
Here’s an overview of Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 607 (Department of Agriculture – Oregon Tall Fescue Commission), with key sections and their summaries (without links):
📖 Chapter 607 – Divisions & Sections
Division 1 – Procedural Rules (§ 607‑001‑0000)
Establishes general rule-making procedures, definitions, and scope of Commission authority.
Division 10 – Reporting and Payment of Assessments (§ 607‑010‑0015 to § 607‑010‑0030)
§ 607‑010‑0015 – Definitions
Clarifies terms such as “person,” “commission,” “casual sale,” “first purchaser,” “producer,” “handler,” and specifically defines Tall Fescue Seed (excluding Alta & Goar varieties) and Orchardgrass Seed
§ 607‑010‑0025 – Reports and Payment of Assessment Moneys
Quarterly reporting: First purchasers/handlers must submit signed reports and payments for seed purchases by April 30, July 30, October 30, and January 30.
Reports must detail producer info, crop year, variety, weight, price, and withheld assessments.
If purchaser is out-of-state or governmental, producers must self-report and pay.
Late payments incur penalties: 5% for the first month, plus 1% each additional month.
Cover administrative procedures related to collecting, handling, and remitting assessments.
Division 30 – Commission Makeup, Terms, Qualifications, Term Limits, Removal (§ 607‑030‑0010 to § 607‑030‑0040)
Defines the structure of the Commission: board composition (e.g., seed producers, handlers, public member), appointment terms, qualifications, term limits, and removal procedures.
Division 40 – Public Records Requests (§ 607‑040‑0010 to § 607‑040‑0060)
§ 607‑040‑0010 – Purpose of Public Records Request Processing Rules
Aligns with ORS 192 requirements, outlining how the Commission handles records requests, exemptions, response protocols, fees, and appeals.
§ 607‑040‑0020 to § 0060
Provide detailed coverage of:
Request submission process
Commission’s response timelines
Situations allowing delays or redaction
Fee schedule for records copying
Fee waiver/reduction standards
📝 Summary Table
| Division | Key Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| 1 – Procedural Rules | General definitions, rule-making framework |
| 10 – Assessments | Definitions, quarterly reporting, payments, penalties for delinquency |
| 30 – Commission Governance | Commission composition, qualifications, term limits, removal |
| 40 – Public Records | Records request procedures, fees, timelines, exemptions |
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