(2) In the administration of this chapter, the commission has the following duties, authorities and powers:
(a) To conduct a campaign of research, education and publicity.
(b) To lease, purchase or own the real or personal property deemed necessary in the administration of this chapter.
(c) To adopt rules as described in ORS 578.060 regarding the payment of per diem allowance and expenses of commission members while actually engaged in the performance of official duties, including necessary travel time.
(d) To find new markets for grains and grain products.
(e) To give, publicize and promulgate reliable information showing the value of grains and grain products for any useful and profitable purpose.
(f) To make public and encourage the widespread national and international use of Oregon grains and grain products.
(g) To investigate and participate in studies of the problems peculiar to the grain producers in Oregon.
(h) To take such action as the commission deems necessary or advisable in order to stabilize and protect the grain industry of the state and the health and welfare of the public.
(i) To levy assessments.
(3) In addition to exercising the powers listed in subsection (2) of this section, the commission may exercise the same powers that a commodity commission may exercise under ORS 576.304 (1) and (3) to (14) or 576.306. [Amended by 1959 c.596 §37; 1977 c.198 §28; 2003 c.604 §96; 2007 c.71 §179; 2009 c.193 §12; 2011 c.181 §10; 2013 c.93 §10]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 578 - Oregon Wheat Commission
Section 578.010 - Definitions.
Section 578.020 - Legislative findings; purpose of chapter.
Section 578.025 - Department oversight of commission; rules.
Section 578.030 - Oregon Wheat Commission; members; appointment process; rules.
Section 578.040 - Qualifications of members.
Section 578.060 - Removal of members; compensation of members; rules.
Section 578.080 - Meetings of commission.
Section 578.090 - Duties and powers of commission; rules.
Section 578.105 - Intellectual property; rules.
Section 578.120 - Appointment of administrator; duties; compensation.
Section 578.151 - Preparation of commission budget; annual financial statements; expenditures.
Section 578.155 - Commission financial activity.
Section 578.216 - Authority of commission to adopt rules authorizing refunds; effect.
Section 578.221 - Producer payment of assessment and reporting for certain sales.
Section 578.251 - Records of person required to pay assessment; inspections and audits.
Section 578.255 - Penalty for delaying transmittal of assessment moneys.