Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 656 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OREGON TRAWL COMMISSION
Here’s a detailed summary of Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 656 – Oregon Trawl Commission, under the Department of Agriculture:
1. 📜 Division 1 – Procedural Rules
OAR 656‑001‑0000 outlines required procedures for rulemaking:
Notices must be published in the Secretary of State Bulletin at least 21 days before a rule takes effect.
Notices to mailing list subscribers at least 28 days prior.
Legislators must be notified 49 days beforehand.
Also requires mailing notices to the AP, relevant associations, and local newspapers (oregon.public.law).
2. 💲 Division 10 – Assessment Procedures
656‑010‑0000 provides definitions like “trawl net” .
656‑010‑0010 mandates a 0.5% assessment on revenue from fish/shellfish landed via ocean trawling at Oregon ports .
656‑010‑0015 sets reporting: assessments are remitted monthly, due by the 20th of the following month, with standardized forms within 20 days after month-end .
656‑010‑0020 ensures producers handling their own catch pay directly if no first purchaser is involved .
656‑010‑0025 defines “casual sales” (direct producer-to-consumer) as exempt from assessments .
3. 👥 Division 30 – Commission Structure
656‑030‑0010: The Commission has 8 members, each appointed for 4-year terms .
656‑030‑0020: Membership breakdown includes at least one handler, a public member, and a majority who are producers—with geographic representation from coastal regions .
656‑030‑0030: The Director may remove commissioners for cause (e.g. neglect, misuse of funds) .
656‑030‑0040: Annual election of Chair and Vice-Chair; provisions if vacancies occur .
4. 💼 Division 40 – Per Diem & Reimbursements
656‑040‑0010: Commissioners (except full-time public employees) receive up to $30/day per diem for official duties—though some sources note $100/day, which may reflect a more current rate .
656‑040‑0020: Sets reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses (travel, lodging, meals, event representation), with requirements for itemized claims and pre-approval for expenses over $500 .
656‑040‑0030: Commission members may claim up to $25/day for hiring substitutes during official duties .
✅ In Summary
Chapter 656 details:
How the Commission adopts rules and notifies stakeholders.
Assessment rates (0.5%) and reporting/remittance processes.
Composition, terms, and accountability of Commissioners.
Compensation and expense reimbursement policies.
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