Section 634.055 – Legislative findings.
The Legislative Assembly hereby determines that the citizens of this state benefit from a system of safe, effective and scientifically sound pesticide regulation. The Legislative Assembly further finds that a uniform, statewide system of pesticide regulation that is consistent, coordinated and comports with both federal and state technical expertise is essential to the public health, […]
Section 634.057 – State preemption of local pesticide regulation.
No city, town, county or other political subdivision of this state shall adopt or enforce any ordinance, rule or regulation regarding pesticide sale or use, including but not limited to: (1) Labeling; (2) Registration; (3) Notification of use; (4) Advertising and marketing; (5) Distribution; (6) Applicator training and certification; (7) Licensing; (8) Transportation; (9) Packaging; […]
Section 634.060 – Actions allowed by city, town, county or other political subdivision.
Notwithstanding ORS 634.057, a city, town, county or other political subdivision of this state may adopt a policy regarding the use of pesticides on property owned by the city, town, county or other political subdivision adopting the policy. [1996 c.10 §8 (enacted in lieu of 634.011)]
Section 634.063 – Exceptions to state preemption of pesticide regulation.
Nothing in ORS 634.057 shall limit the authority of a city, town, county or other political subdivision of this state to adopt or enforce a local ordinance, rule or regulation strictly necessary to comply with: (1) The Uniform Building Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials, as amended and adopted by the Director […]
Section 634.065 – Department consideration of concerns raised by city, town, county or political subdivision.
In administering this chapter, the State Department of Agriculture shall consider any concern raised by a city, town, county or other political subdivision of the state regarding the regulation of pesticides. [1996 c.10 §12 (enacted in lieu of 634.015)]