Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 664 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OREGON CLOVER SEED COMMISSION
Here’s a clear summary of Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 664 – Department of Agriculture, Oregon Clover Seed Commission:
📘 Chapter 664 – Oregon Clover Seed Commission
✅ Divisions & Scope
As of May 26, 2025, Chapter 664 includes the following divisions (oregon.public.law):
Division 1 – Procedural Rules (§ 664‑001‑0000): covers notice of intended rulemaking and foundational procedures (regulations.justia.com).
Division 10 – Reporting & Payment of Assessments (§ 664‑010‑0000 to § 664‑010‑0030): defines terms like “producer,” “handler,” and outlines quarterly reporting/payments by first purchasers/handlers (oregon.public.law).
Division 15 – Commission Makeup, Terms, Qualifications, Term Limits, Removal from Office (§ 664‑015‑0010 to § 664‑015‑0030) (oregon.public.law).
Division 20 – Per Diem Compensation & Reimbursement (§ 664‑020‑0010 to § 664‑020‑0140): travel, expenses, and substitute reimbursements (oregon.public.law).
Division 30 – Public Records Requests (§ 664‑030‑0010 to § 664‑030‑0060) (oregon.public.law).
🔍 Division Highlights
1. Procedural Rules (Div 1)
§ 664‑001‑0000 outlines the rulemaking process, including notices of intended rulemaking (regulations.justia.com).
2. Reporting & Assessments (Div 10)
§ 664‑010‑0000 defines key terms:
“Person,” “Commission,” “Casual Sale” (≤ 100 lb/year), “First Purchaser,” “Producer,” “Handler,” and what constitutes clover seed and net weight (oregonclover.org, law.cornell.edu).
§ 664‑010‑0010 sets quarterly reporting deadlines (July 30, Oct 30, Jan 30, Apr 30) and specifies procedures for out-of-state/federal purchasers and payments .
Subsequent rules (§ 664‑010‑0020 & § 664‑010‑0030) cover penalties and effective dates for assessments (oregon.public.law).
ℹ️ Additional Info
The Oregon Clover Commission updates its website with rule adoption, amendments, and public comment opportunities—but currently (as of mid‑2025) no new rulemaking is underway (oregonclover.org).
The Secretary of State’s Administrative Rules Division remains the official source for current Chapter 664 text .
📂 Accessing the Text
Official OAR Database via Secretary of State site.
OregonLaws (oregon.public.law) for updated outlines.
Cornell LII or Justia Regulations for section-by-section breakdowns with definitions and notes.
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