(2) The Invasive Species Council shall:
(a) Create and maintain appropriate Internet sites, toll-free telephone numbers or other means of communication for statewide use in reporting sightings of invasive species.
(b) Encourage the reporting of invasive species sightings by publicizing means of communication made available by the council under paragraph (a) of this subsection.
(c) Forward reports of invasive species sightings to appropriate agencies.
(d) Produce educational materials and press releases concerning invasive species.
(e) Conduct educational meetings and conferences.
(f) Develop a statewide plan for dealing with invasive species. The plan should include, but need not be limited to, a review of state authority to prevent the introduction of invasive species and to eradicate, contain or manage existing invasive species.
(g) Solicit proposals and review applications for grants or loans to further projects providing education about invasive species.
(h) Provide grants or loans to agencies, organizations or individuals for eradicating new invasions.
(3) The council may:
(a) Approve the expenditure of funds by the council, or any member thereof, for the production of educational materials or the presentation of educational materials.
(b) Enter into contracts and other agreements with persons, the federal government, state governments and local governments or units of federal, state or local governments or with Indian tribes, on matters pertaining to invasive species.
(c) Adopt rules or perform other acts the council considers reasonable for carrying out the powers, duties and functions of the council. [Formerly 561.685]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 570 - Plant Pest Control; Invasive Species
Section 570.001 - Definitions.
Section 570.010 - County horticultural inspectors; appointment; term; powers and duties.
Section 570.020 - Inspectors may enter premises.
Section 570.030 - Compensation of inspectors; office supplies; clerical help.
Section 570.115 - Quarantine establishment; revocation.
Section 570.125 - Inspector of outgoing shipments.
Section 570.145 - Procedure when shipment articles can be separated.
Section 570.155 - Disposition of shipment when articles not separated or treated.
Section 570.175 - Procedure for abatement of public nuisance.
Section 570.210 - Control of plant pests not subject to quarantine; rules.
Section 570.215 - Prohibition against movement of plant pests; permits; rules.
Section 570.225 - Public nuisances; abatement; compensation.
Section 570.310 - Cooperation with interested groups and agencies.
Section 570.405 - Department may establish control areas; limitations.
Section 570.425 - Inspector has access to land in area; refusal to comply with control area order.
Section 570.430 - Procedure for collection of expenses incurred by inspector.
Section 570.450 - Rapeseed control areas.
Section 570.700 - Definitions for ORS 570.700 to 570.710.
Section 570.705 - Legislative findings; timber product inspection; assessment of costs.
Section 570.710 - Fee for timber products health program.
Section 570.720 - Firewood sources; treatment; transportation; supply; sales; rules.
Section 570.750 - Legislative findings.
Section 570.755 - Definition of invasive species; Invasive Species Council duties.
Section 570.770 - Invasive Species Council; membership; terms.
Section 570.775 - Officers; quorum; schedule; rules.
Section 570.780 - Invasive Species Coordinator; administrative expenses of Invasive Species Council.
Section 570.790 - Advisory and technical committees.
Section 570.800 - Invasive Species Council Account; trust account.
Section 570.995 - Civil penalties for quarantine or control area order violations.
Section 570.997 - Civil penalties for plant pest control or movement violation.