Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 642 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OREGON MINT COMMISSION
Here’s a revised and precise overview of Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 642 — which governs the Oregon Mint Commission under the Department of Agriculture, current through May 26, 2025:
📚 Chapter 642: Structure & Scope
Chapter 642 sets forth rules for the Oregon Mint Commission, structured into four main divisions (oregon.public.law):
Division 1 – Procedural Rules
642‑001‑0000: Specifies rulemaking procedures (e.g. notices via Secretary of State Bulletin, mail to mailing list & legislators, AP, associations, local newspapers) (records.sos.state.or.us).
Division 10 – Reporting & Payment of Assessment
642‑010‑0005: Definitions (e.g. “first purchaser,” “producer,” “handler,” “mint oil” which includes peppermint & spearmint varieties) (records.sos.state.or.us).
642‑010‑0010: Reaffirms $0.06 per pound assessment on all Oregon‐grown mint oil purchases (effective since July 1, 1993) (records.sos.state.or.us).
642‑010‑0015: Monthly reporting/payment deadlines (postmarked by last day of following month) (records.sos.state.or.us).
642‑010‑0020: Penalties: 10% late fee + 1.5% monthly interest; waiver allowable for good cause (records.sos.state.or.us).
642‑010‑0025: Assessment applies retroactively to July 1, 1984; commission’s authority originated through referendum (records.sos.state.or.us).
Division 20 – Commissioner Compensation
642‑020‑0010: Per diem up to $30/day for non–full‑time members (records.sos.state.or.us).
642‑020‑0020: Reimbursable expenses (travel, lodging, meals, postage, event attendance, internet, etc.), excluding alcohol, gym fees, movies, etc.; expenses over $2,000 require prior approval (records.sos.state.or.us).
642‑020‑0030: Substitute‑hiring reimbursement capped at $25/day (en.wikipedia.org).
Division 30 – Commission Structure & Membership
642‑030‑0010: Commission has seven members, each appointed by the Director of Agriculture for three‑year terms; max two consecutive full terms (records.sos.state.or.us).
642‑030‑0020: Composition: 5 producers, 1 handler, and 1 public‑interest member (records.sos.state.or.us).
642‑030‑0030: Director may remove commissioners for cause; Commission may recommend removals (records.sos.state.or.us).
Division 40 – Public Records Requests
642‑040‑0010: Implements ORS procedures for public records access, requests, denials, and appeals (regulations.justia.com).
✅ Summary Table
| Division | Focus | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rulemaking procedures | Notice process, publication mandates |
| 10 | Assessment rules | 6¢/lb assessment, monthly reporting, penalties |
| 20 | Commissioner pay & expenses | $30/day, reimbursements, substitutes |
| 30 | Commission composition | 7 members, terms, removal rules |
| 40 | Public records | Compliance with ORS data/access laws |
🔍 Next Steps
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