(a) Agriculture is an important component of the state economy; and
(b) The sustainability of natural resources in the state greatly affects the well-being of the residents of the state.
(2) The State Board of Agriculture shall advise the State Department of Agriculture regarding the implementation, administration and enforcement of department programs and the development of department policies designed to positively affect the agricultural industry in this state, including but not limited to programs and policies to:
(a) Address the continuing changes and adjustments in agricultural industries.
(b) Foster the natural resources of the state to provide ample opportunities for productive and beneficial agricultural enterprise.
(c) Guide the department in ensuring the viability of the agricultural industry in this state. [2005 c.24 §1]
Note: 561.376 and 561.378 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 561 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture
Section 561.005 - Definitions.
Section 561.020 - Responsibility of department as to inspectional, regulatory and development work.
Section 561.030 - Seal; principal office; authority to acquire real property.
Section 561.060 - Salaries and bonds of employees.
Section 561.070 - Assistants and employees; appointment, classification and duties.
Section 561.075 - Reports to director; publications.
Section 561.144 - Department of Agriculture Service Fund; sources.
Section 561.150 - Department of Agriculture Account.
Section 561.191 - Program and rules relating to water quality.
Section 561.192 - Code of regulations; compilation and publication.
Section 561.194 - Distribution of code of regulations.
Section 561.200 - Prohibitions against the obstruction of officers, agents or employees.
Section 561.258 - Regulation of vermiculture.
Section 561.265 - Inspecting records of persons required to pay fees to department.
Section 561.279 - Issuance of subpoenas by department for investigations or hearings.
Section 561.303 - Refund of excess fees or penalties; conditions; refusal to refund.
Section 561.315 - Publication of product test reports.
Section 561.362 - Activities of Oregon State University.
Section 561.364 - Cooperation with Oregon State University.
Section 561.372 - State Board of Agriculture created; member qualifications; terms.
Section 561.374 - Compensation and expenses; organization; meetings; quorum.
Section 561.376 - Legislative findings; State Board of Agriculture duties.
Section 561.378 - State Board of Agriculture report.
Section 561.410 - Department’s granting of credit; invoice; payment due date.
Section 561.430 - Deposit or bond to secure payment.
Section 561.510 - Quarantines; establishment by rule; content; public hearing.
Section 561.540 - Rules and regulations governing quarantines.
Section 561.545 - Permits for shipments of articles subject to quarantine.
Section 561.560 - Emergency quarantine; publication of notice; powers of Governor; duration.
Section 561.580 - Cooperation with United States and other states with respect to quarantines.
Section 561.605 - Detention, seizure or embargo of agricultural products; labeling; notification.
Section 561.610 - Request for hearing; when held.
Section 561.615 - Conduct of hearing; action by department.
Section 561.620 - Procedure when products disposed of; salvage.
Section 561.700 - New Crops Development Board; membership; terms; compensation and expenses.
Section 561.710 - Officers; quorum; meetings.
Section 561.720 - Duties; authority.
Section 561.738 - Definitions for ORS 561.738 and 561.740.
Section 561.740 - Regulation of biopharmaceutical crops; fees.