Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 643 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OREGON HOP COMMISSION
Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 643 pertains to the Department of Agriculture, Oregon Hop Commission.
This chapter outlines the rules and regulations governing the Oregon Hop Commission, including:
Commission Make-Up, Terms, Qualifications, and Removal from Office (Division 30): This division details aspects like the number of commissioners (nine, appointed by the Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture), their term lengths (three years), qualifications, and procedures for removal. (OAR 643-030-0010, 643-030-0020, etc.)
General Rules (Division 10): This covers various general provisions, including:
Assessments: The mandatory assessment on hops grown in Oregon (currently $0.02 per pound) which is deducted by first purchasers and remitted to the Commission. (OAR 643-010-0010, 643-010-0015)
Casual Sales: Defines what constitutes "casual sales" (not more than 100 pounds sold directly to a consumer in a calendar year) which are exempt from assessment and inspection requirements. (OAR 643-010-0020)
Inspection Required: All varieties of hops in Oregon must be inspected for quality and condition of seed, leaf, and stem content prior to marketing, processing, or acceptance by the first purchaser. (OAR 643-010-0025)
Penalties: Specifies penalties for violations. (OAR 643-010-0030)
Procedural Rules (Division 1): These rules likely cover the general procedures for the commission's operations.
The Oregon Hop Commission (OHC) is a state commodity commission established under Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapter 576. Its purpose is to enhance the Oregon hop industry through research, education, and promotion. It is primarily grower-funded through the mandatory assessments.
You can find the full text of these rules on official Oregon state government websites, such as the Oregon Secretary of State's Oregon Administrative Rules database or legal information sites like Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute (LII) or Justia.
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