Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 668 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OREGON STRAWBERRY COMMISSION
Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 668 specifically pertains to the Department of Agriculture, Oregon Strawberry Commission.
This chapter outlines the rules and procedures governing the Oregon Strawberry Commission, which was established to benefit strawberry growers through promotion, research, and education.
Key divisions within Chapter 668 include:
Division 1: Procedural Rules - General rules for commission operations.
Division 10: Establishment of Assessment Rate and Other Procedures of the Commission - This is a very important division, as it details how the assessment (a percentage of the gross value of raw strawberries) is determined and collected from first purchasers and handlers. It also covers reporting requirements and penalties.
Note: A recent rule change (effective May 21, 2025) under OAR 668-010-0010 removes the exemption for organically grown strawberries from assessment collection.
Division 20: Public Records Requests, Fees and Reduced Fees - Governs how the public can request records from the Commission.
Division 30: Commission Make-Up, Terms, Qualifications, Term Limits, Removal From Office - Defines the structure and governance of the commission.
Division 40: Reimbursement of Expenses - Outlines rules for reimbursing commission members for expenses.
You can find the full text of these rules on resources like Justia Regulations or the Oregon Secretary of State's Oregon Administrative Rules Database. The Oregon Strawberry Commission's official website also provides information on their rules and rulemaking process.
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