Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 619 - OREGON WINE BOARD
Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 619, titled "OREGON WINE BOARD," primarily outlines the procedural rules and the governance of the Oregon Wine Board.
Here's a breakdown of what you'd typically find in this chapter:
Procedural Rules (Division 1):
Notice of Proposed Rule: How the Oregon Wine Board provides public notice when it intends to adopt, amend, or repeal a rule. This often includes publication in the Secretary of State's Oregon Bulletin, mailing lists, and website postings.
Model Rules of Procedure: The adoption of the Attorney General's Model Rules of Procedure, which serve as the standard operating procedures for state agencies unless otherwise specified.
Definitions: Key terms used within the OAR chapter, such as "Board" (referring to the Oregon Wine Board) and "Director."
Development of Annual Plans and Budget: The process by which the Board develops its annual plans for promotion and research, and its corresponding budget. These plans typically detail how the Board will support the wine grape growing and winemaking industries in Oregon, including enological, viticultural, and economic research.
Adoption of Annual Plans and Budget: The procedures for formally adopting these plans and budgets.
Oregon Certified Sustainable Wine Certification Program (Division 5 - if still active):
Historically, this division covered definitions, certification processes, fees, audits, and denial of applications related to a sustainable wine certification program. It's worth noting that some sources indicate this division may have been repealed or is in a "repealed" status, so its current applicability would need verification from the most up-to-date OARs.
Key functions of the Oregon Wine Board, as reflected in its governing statutes and rules, include:
Promoting the Oregon wine industry: This involves domestic and export marketing efforts.
Supporting research: Funding enological, viticultural, and economic research to develop sustainable business practices.
Administration: Overseeing its budget and operations as a semi-independent state agency.
It's important to differentiate between the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) and the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS). While the OARs provide detailed regulations, the ORS (specifically ORS 576.856) establishes the Oregon Wine Board itself and outlines its statutory powers and duties.
For the most current and authoritative version of OAR Chapter 619, it is always recommended to consult the official Oregon Secretary of State's Administrative Rules website or a legal database that provides updated state regulations.
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