Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 647 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OREGON PROCESSED VEGETABLE COMMISSION
**OREGON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (OAR)
CHAPTER 647 — DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OREGON PROCESSED VEGETABLE COMMISSION**
Division 1 — Procedural Rules
647-001-0000 — Procedure for Notice of Intended Rulemaking
The Commission must notify the public before adopting, amending, or repealing rules.
Notice requirements:
Publish notice in the Oregon Bulletin at least 21 days before the rule’s effective date.
Mail notice to interested parties at least 28 days before the effective date.
Mail notice to legislators at least 49 days before the effective date.
Notify trade associations, newspapers, and other stakeholders in relevant regions.
Purpose: ensure transparency and public participation in rulemaking.
Division 10 — Assessments, Reporting, and Payment
647-010-0005 — Definitions
Person: individual or business entity.
Commission: Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission.
First Purchaser: buys processed vegetables from growers.
Grower: cultivates vegetables in Oregon for processing.
Processed Vegetables: any vegetables prepared for commercial processing or sale.
647-010-0010 — Assessments
First purchasers must deduct and withhold a percentage assessment on the cash value of processed vegetables purchased from growers.
Assessment funds support the Commission’s programs and administration.
647-010-0015 — Reports and Payment
First purchasers submit monthly reports listing all purchases of processed vegetables.
Reports must include the amount purchased, price, and assessment collected.
Reports and payments are due by the 30th day of the following month.
647-010-0020 — Penalties for Late Payment
Late payments incur a 10% penalty plus interest per month on the unpaid balance.
The Commission may waive penalties for good cause.
647-010-0025 — Effective Dates of Assessment
Assessment rules apply to purchases on or after the date established by the Commission.
Division 20 — Public Records and Transparency
647-020-0020 — Requests to Inspect or Copy Records
Requests must be in writing, specifying:
Records requested
Approximate dates
Contact information of requester
Requests are submitted to the Commission’s Administrator or Public Records Officer.
Ensures compliance with Oregon public records laws.
Division 30 — Commission Composition, Terms, Qualifications, and Removal
647-030-0010 — Number of Commissioners, Terms
The Commission consists of members appointed by the Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
Commissioners serve three-year terms.
Additional Provisions
Commissioners must have knowledge of the processed vegetable industry or related experience.
Successive terms are allowed if reappointed.
Removal: Commissioners may be removed by the Director for cause.
Division 40 — Commissioner Per Diem and Expense Reimbursement
647-040-0100 — Definitions
Terms defined include: “actual and necessary expenses,” “qualified member,” “non-qualified member,” and “official duties.”
647-040-0110 — Compensation and Reimbursement Rules
Qualified commissioners may receive per diem and reimbursement for travel, meals, lodging, and other expenses incurred performing official duties.
Non-qualified members may receive reimbursement if funds are available.
Expenses must comply with Oregon Accounting Manual rules.
Claims must be submitted with proper documentation to receive payment.
Summary Notes
Chapter 647 governs the Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission on:
Rulemaking procedures
Assessment collection and reporting from first purchasers
Public access to records
Commission membership, terms, and removal
Commissioner compensation and expense reimbursement
Purpose: manage the processed vegetable industry in Oregon transparently, fairly, and efficiently.
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