Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 645 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OREGON DUNGENESS CRAB COMMISSION
**OREGON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (OAR)
CHAPTER 645 — DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OREGON DUNGENESS CRAB COMMISSION**
Division 1 — Procedural Rules
645-001-0000 — Procedure for Notice of Intended Rulemaking
The Commission must notify the public before adopting, amending, or repealing a rule.
Notice must include:
Publication in the Secretary of State’s Bulletin at least 21 days before the rule’s effective date.
Mailing to interested parties at least 28 days before the effective date.
Mailing to relevant legislators at least 49 days before the effective date.
Notification to newspapers, trade associations, and other interested groups in key regions.
Ensures transparency and public participation.
Division 10 — Reporting and Payment of Assessments and Penalties
645-010-0005 — Definitions
Person: an individual or business entity.
Commission: Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission.
First Purchaser: person or entity buying Oregon Dungeness crab from a fisherman.
Fisherman: person who harvests Dungeness crab in Oregon waters.
Handler: person who processes or markets Dungeness crab.
Dungeness Crab: includes species Cancer magister commercially sold.
645-010-0010 — Assessments
First purchasers must deduct a 1% assessment on the cash value of Oregon Dungeness crab at the time of purchase.
Applies to crab harvested and delivered within Oregon.
645-010-0015 — Reports and Payment of Assessment Moneys
First purchasers must submit monthly assessment reports, listing all purchases or deliveries.
Reports and payments are due by 5:00 p.m. on the 30th day of the following month.
Late payments incur penalties and interest.
645-010-0020 — Penalties
Late payment incurs a 10% penalty plus 1.5% interest per month.
Penalties may be waived for good cause at the Commission’s discretion.
645-010-0025 — Effective Dates of Assessment
Assessment rules apply to purchases on or after November 15, 1988.
Division 20 — Public Records Request Rules
645-020-0020 — Request to Inspect or Make Copies of Public Records
Requests must be in writing and specify:
Records requested
Approximate dates
Requester contact information
Submitted to the Commission’s Administrator or Public Records Officer.
Follows Oregon public records statutes for transparency.
Division 30 — Commission Make-Up, Terms, Qualifications, Term Limits, Removal
645-030-0010 — Number of Commissioners, Terms
Commission has eight members appointed by the Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
Commissioners serve three-year terms.
Additional Provisions
Qualifications for commissioners: must have knowledge of crab industry or related commercial experience.
Term limits: Commissioners may serve successive terms if reappointed.
Removal: Commissioners may be removed by the Director for cause.
Division 40 — Commissioner Per Diem and Reimbursements
645-040-0100 — Definitions
Defines terms like “actual and necessary expenses,” “qualified member,” “non-qualified member,” and “official duties.”
645-040-0110 — Per Diem and Travel Reimbursement
Qualified members attending official duties may receive per diem and reimbursement for travel, lodging, and meals.
Non-qualified members may receive compensation if funds allow.
Expenses must follow Oregon Accounting Manual rules.
Claims for reimbursement must be submitted with documentation.
Summary Notes
Chapter 645 sets rules for the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission on:
Rulemaking procedures
Assessment collection and reporting
Public records access
Commission composition and appointments
Commissioner pay and expense reimbursement
Ensures transparency, accountability, and proper funding for crab industry management in Oregon.
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