(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(1) A producer may dispute the amount of an assessment levied against the producer on a unit basis under ORS 571.447 if the total assessment levied against the producer during an assessment period established by the Oregon Hemp Commission by rule exceeds the total dollar value received by the producer for the hemp during that […]
(1)(a) Moneys a person collects or receives from the assessment levied pursuant to ORS 571.447, and other moneys the Oregon Hemp Commission receives, must be paid to the authorized agent of the commission and promptly deposited into an account established by the commission in a depository, as defined in ORS 295.001, that is insured by […]
(1) A person authorized by the Oregon Hemp Commission to receive or disburse moneys under ORS 571.400 to 571.501 shall obtain a fidelity bond from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. (2) The bond must be in an amount equal to the maximum amount of moneys that the commission determines the person may control. The […]
The Oregon Hemp Commission may cancel an uncollectible assessment consistent with ORS 293.240. Subsequent collection of debt written off under ORS 293.240 is governed by ORS 293.245. [2021 c.216 §28] Note: See note under 571.400.
The Oregon Hemp Commission shall maintain accurate books, records and accounts of its dealings. The books, records and accounts of the commission must be open to inspection and audit by the Secretary of State. [2021 c.216 §29] Note: See note under 571.400.
(1) The Oregon Hemp Commission shall adopt an annual budget, using classifications of expenditures and revenues required by ORS 291.206. The budget described in this subsection is not subject to review by the Legislative Assembly or to future modification by the Emergency Board or the Legislative Assembly. (2)(a) The commission shall follow generally accepted accounting […]
An expenditure of moneys for a fiscal year may not be made or incurred by or under the authority of the Oregon Hemp Commission under ORS 571.400 to 571.501 unless the commission complies with ORS 571.483. [2021 c.216 §31] Note: See note under 571.400.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, an expenditure of moneys for a fiscal year may not be made or incurred by or under the authority of the Oregon Hemp Commission under ORS 571.400 to 571.501: (a) In excess of the total amount of expenditures estimated for the fiscal year in […]
(1) Subject to ORS 571.489 (2), expenditures of moneys for a fiscal year unforeseen at the time the Oregon Hemp Commission budget is prepared may be made or incurred by order of the commission. When an unforeseen expenditure of moneys occurs in a fiscal year, the commissioners must approve a motion for an order of […]
(1) Unless the Legislative Assembly orders a refund pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, if the Legislative Assembly abolishes the Oregon Hemp Commission, any moneys remaining in the possession of the abolished commission on the effective date of the abolishment are transferred to Oregon State University and are continuously appropriated to the university for […]
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.
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.
