(1) Conduct scientific research to discover and develop the commercial value of hemp and hemp products.
(2) Disseminate reliable information founded upon the research conducted under ORS 571.400 to 571.501 that shows the value of hemp and hemp products for any purpose for which hemp and hemp products may be found useful and profitable.
(3) Study federal and state legislation with respect to tariffs, duties, reciprocal trade agreements, import quotas and other matters concerning the effect of the legislation on the hemp industry, and represent and protect the interests of the hemp industry with respect to any legislation, proposed legislation or executive action that may affect the hemp industry.
(4) Act jointly and in cooperation with the federal government, or any federal agency, in the administration of any program of the federal government or federal agency that the commission determines is beneficial to the hemp industry in this state, and expend funds in connection with the administration of a program described in this subsection, provided that the program is compatible with the powers conferred on the commission by ORS 571.400 to 571.501.
(5) Enter into contracts for advertising hemp and for developing new markets through advertising.
(6) Develop plans or projects for promotion and advertising research, consumer information and industry information, and create programs that will lead to the development of new markets, marketing strategies, increased efficiency and activities to enhance the image of the hemp industry.
(7) Appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the commission and establish their duties and compensation.
(8) Levy the assessments described in ORS 571.447.
(9) Borrow money in amounts that do not exceed estimated revenues from assessments for the year.
(10) Enter into contracts for carrying out the duties of the commission, in addition to those duties described in subsection (5) of this section.
(11) Subject to ORS 30.260 to 30.300, sue and be sued in the name of the commission.
(12) Request that the Attorney General prosecute in the name of the State of Oregon suits and actions for the collection of assessments levied by the commission.
(13) Participate in federal and state hearings or other proceedings concerning regulation of the manufacture, distribution, sale or use of pesticides as defined in ORS 634.006 or other chemicals that are of use or potential use to producers. This subsection does not authorize the commission to regulate the use of pesticides.
(14) To the extent consistent with the duties of the commission, participate in and cooperate with local, state, national and international private organizations or governmental agencies that engage in work similar to that of the commission.
(15) Provide mechanisms for maintaining and expanding existing markets and developing new domestic and international markets for hemp, including but not limited to:
(a) Public relations programs;
(b) Media relations programs;
(c) Paid print and electronic advertising;
(d) Point of sale promotion and coupon programs; and
(e) Activities that prevent, modify or eliminate trade barriers that obstruct the free flow of hemp to market.
(16) Conduct and fund research, in addition to that described in subsection (1) of this section, to:
(a) Enhance the commercial value of hemp and hemp products;
(b) Discover the benefits to public health, the environment or the economy of consuming or otherwise using hemp;
(c) Develop better and more efficient production, harvesting, irrigation, processing, transportation, handling, marketing and uses of hemp;
(d) Control or eradicate hazards to hemp, including but not limited to hazards from diseases, pests and weeds, while supporting coexistence between hemp and other agricultural crops, including marijuana;
(e) Develop viable alternatives for the rotation of crops;
(f) Determine new or potential demand for hemp and develop appropriate market development strategies for capturing that demand; and
(g) Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising or promotional programs.
(17) Gather, publicize and disseminate information that shows the importance of the consumption and other uses of hemp to public health, the environment, the economy and the proper nutrition of children and adults.
(18) Further the purposes of this section by funding scholarships for or providing financial assistance to persons or entities interested in hemp.
(19) Adopt rules as necessary to carry out the duties, functions and powers conferred on the commission by this section. [2021 c.216 §10]
Note: See note under 571.400.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Agricultural Crops
Section 571.005 - Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230.
Section 571.015 - Policy; department to maintain nursery service; duties.
Section 571.025 - State Nursery Research and Regulatory Committee.
Section 571.038 - Plant Pest and Disease Emergency Response Fund.
Section 571.045 - Exemption from licensing requirements.
Section 571.057 - License application; contents; fee; assessments.
Section 571.059 - License fee surcharge.
Section 571.063 - Temporary nursery sale license; application; fee; rules; conditions.
Section 571.075 - Renewal of license; rules; forfeiture.
Section 571.095 - Form of license; display required.
Section 571.105 - Agent’s license.
Section 571.115 - License not transferable; moving place of business.
Section 571.125 - Suspension, revocation or refusal of license.
Section 571.170 - Substitution or transportation of uninspected nursery stock prohibited.
Section 571.210 - Hold order on defective nursery stock; condemnation.
Section 571.230 - Disposition and use of moneys received.
Section 571.260 - Short title.
Section 571.263 - Oregon Hemp State Program; rules.
Section 571.266 - Exclusion from ORS 571.260 to 571.348.
Section 571.269 - Definitions for ORS 571.260 to 571.348; rules.
Section 571.272 - Regulation by department; commodities.
Section 571.275 - Commission powers regarding industrial hemp; notice.
Section 571.278 - Industrial Hemp Fund.
Section 571.281 - Grower and handler license; records; inspection; nonconforming crop; fees; rules.
Section 571.285 - Revocation or refusal of licensure; rules.
Section 571.287 - Requirement to conduct criminal records check on applicant for grower license.
Section 571.290 - Industrial hemp propagation.
Section 571.291 - Crop location.
Section 571.294 - Charges for sampling or testing; fee.
Section 571.309 - Industrial hemp product concentration, serving standards; rules.
Section 571.316 - Required reporting to department; rules.
Section 571.319 - Destruction, remediation of specified industrial hemp crop; rules.
Section 571.325 - Agricultural hemp seed labeling and certification; rules.
Section 571.327 - Hemp seed sales; packaging; rules.
Section 571.330 - Laboratory testing; limitation on sales, transfers; rules.
Section 571.333 - Industrial hemp crop concentration standards; test results.
Section 571.345 - Remediation for unintentional violation; rules.
Section 571.348 - Civil penalty; appropriation.
Section 571.400 - Definitions for ORS 571.400 to 571.501.
Section 571.402 - Declarations; purposes of ORS 571.400 to 571.501.
Section 571.404 - Duties of State Department of Agriculture; rules.
Section 571.406 - Temporary members of Oregon Hemp Commission; terms; rules.
Section 571.408 - Ex officio members of Oregon Hemp Commission.
Section 571.410 - Required declaration of vacancy of producer, processor office.
Section 571.412 - Required declaration of vacancy of public member office.
Section 571.414 - Authority to remove member of Oregon Hemp Commission.
Section 571.417 - Payment for member of Oregon Hemp Commission; expenses; rules.
Section 571.423 - Powers of Oregon Hemp Commission; rules.
Section 571.429 - Oregon Hemp Commission authority, duties relating to moneys.
Section 571.438 - Exemption from certain financial administration laws.
Section 571.444 - Intellectual property; rules.
Section 571.450 - Exemptions from assessments; rules.
Section 571.453 - Assessment collection requirements.
Section 571.462 - Penalty for delayed payment of assessment.
Section 571.465 - Penalty for failure to pay assessment; civil action.
Section 571.468 - Dispute regarding amount of assessment; rules.
Section 571.471 - Financial activity of Oregon Hemp Commission.
Section 571.474 - Fidelity bond; conditions on bond; payment of cost of bond.
Section 571.477 - Cancellation of uncollectible assessment.
Section 571.480 - Maintenance of books, records and accounts.
Section 571.483 - Oregon Hemp Commission budget; meeting requirement; annual financial statement.
Section 571.486 - Requirement to comply with ORS 571.483 in order to make, incur expenditure.
Section 571.489 - Limitation on amount, purpose of expenditure.
Section 571.492 - Unforeseen expenditure; fund transfer.
Section 571.495 - Distribution of moneys upon abolishment of Oregon Hemp Commission.
Section 571.498 - Sale of hemp considered sale in commercial channels.
Section 571.501 - Penalty for violation of ORS 571.400 to 571.501.
Section 571.505 - Definitions for ORS 571.510 to 571.580.
Section 571.510 - Policy; department to maintain Christmas tree service; duties.
Section 571.515 - State Christmas Tree Advisory Committee.
Section 571.520 - Exemptions from licensing requirements.
Section 571.530 - License application; contents; license fee.
Section 571.535 - Renewal of license; rules.
Section 571.540 - Form of license; display required.
Section 571.550 - Suspension, revocation or refusal of license.
Section 571.555 - Issuance of shipping permit numbers.
Section 571.570 - Substitution or transportation of uninspected Christmas tree stock.
Section 571.575 - Knowingly offering to sell infected or infested Christmas tree stock.
Section 571.600 - Definitions for ORS 571.605 to 571.620.
Section 571.605 - Economic development assistance.
Section 571.610 - Technical business assistance.
Section 571.615 - Workforce training assistance.
Section 571.620 - Identification and mapping of marketable stands.
Section 571.625 - Western Juniper Industry Fund.
Section 571.650 - Definitions for ORS 571.650 to 571.660.
Section 571.655 - License required; prohibitions.
Section 571.660 - Rules; fees.
Section 571.670 - Disposition of fee moneys.
Section 571.993 - Penalty for violation of ORS 571.655.
Section 571.997 - Civil penalties for ORS 571.055 and 571.525.