As used in ORS 646.515 to 646.545, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Agricultural commodity” means any and all agricultural, horticultural, viticultural and vegetable products produced in this state, either in their natural state or as processed by a producer for the purpose of marketing such product, including bees and honey, but not including timber […]
Producers shall have the right to join voluntarily and belong to cooperative bargaining associations. [1963 c.514 §2]
(1) A dealer may not knowingly engage in the following unfair trade practices: (a) Interfere with, restrain, coerce or boycott a producer in the exercise of the rights guaranteed pursuant to ORS 646.525; (b) Discriminate against a producer with respect to price or other terms of purchase of raw agricultural commodities or Oregon seafood commodities, […]
(1) In addition to any other remedies provided by law, any producer injured by a violation of ORS 646.535 may maintain an action for damages sustained by such producer. (2) The prevailing party in any action brought pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be allowed, in addition to the costs and disbursements otherwise […]
