Section 571.498 – Sale of hemp considered sale in commercial channels.
Any sale of hemp by a producer or processor is a sale in commercial channels for the purposes of ORS 571.501. [2021 c.216 §35] Note: See note under 571.400.
Section 571.453 – Assessment collection requirements.
(1) A person responsible for collecting an assessment on behalf of the Oregon Hemp Commission: (a) Shall report to the commission as required by the commission by rule. (b) Who fails to deduct an assessment at the time of sale shall report and pay the assessment to the commission. (2) This section applies to a […]
Section 571.501 – Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501.
Violation of any provision of ORS 571.400 to 571.501 is a Class C misdemeanor. [2021 c.216 §36] Note: See note under 571.400.
Section 571.456 – Reporting to Oregon Hemp Commission of sales, transfers of hemp by producer; payment of assessment.
(1) When a processor lives, or has the processor’s office, in Oregon, the producer shall report all transfers or sales made to the processor on forms provided by the Oregon Hemp Commission and pay the assessment moneys directly to the commission. (2) When a processor lives, or has the processor’s office, in another state or […]
Section 571.505 – Definitions for ORS 571.510 to 571.580.
As used in ORS 571.510 to 571.580, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Acre of Christmas trees” means an acre of land upon which Christmas trees are growing at the time of application for the license required by ORS 571.525. (2) “Christmas tree” means a cut evergreen tree: (a) Of a marketable species; (b) Managed […]
Section 571.459 – Requirement to maintain records; Oregon Hemp Commission authority to inspect records, issue subpoenas.
(1) A person required to pay or collect an assessment on hemp under ORS 571.400 to 571.501 shall maintain accurate records sufficient to enable the Oregon Hemp Commission to determine by inspection and audit the accuracy of assessments paid or due to the commission and of reports made or due to the commission. (2) For […]
Section 571.510 – Policy; department to maintain Christmas tree service; duties.
(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that the propagation and raising of Christmas trees is a silvicultural and agricultural pursuit that should be regulated and assisted by the State Department of Agriculture. A Christmas tree service shall be maintained within the department for the purpose of carrying out and enforcing the provisions of ORS […]
Section 571.462 – Penalty for delayed payment of assessment.
(1) In addition to the penalties prescribed in ORS 571.501, a person who delays transmittal of funds beyond the time set by the Oregon Hemp Commission shall pay a penalty of 10 percent of the amount due and one and one-half percent interest per month on the unpaid balance of the assessment. (2) The commission […]
Section 571.515 – State Christmas Tree Advisory Committee.
(1) In order that there may be the closest contact between the State Department of Agriculture and the problems of the Christmas tree industry, there hereby is created a State Christmas Tree Advisory Committee, which shall consist of six members appointed by the Director of Agriculture. The director, as far as practicable, shall make appointments […]
Section 571.465 – Penalty for failure to pay assessment; civil action.
(1) If a person responsible for the transmittal of assessment moneys to the Oregon Hemp Commission fails to relinquish assessment moneys collected, the person shall pay an amount equal to twice the amount of the unrelinquished assessment moneys. (2) The commission may commence a civil action or utilize any other available legal or equitable remedy […]