2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 13 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 571 - Nursery Stock; Licensed Crop and Christmas Tree Growers, Handlers and Dealers
Section 571.015 - Policy; department to maintain nursery service; duties.
(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that the propagation and raising of nursery stock is an agricultural pursuit that should be regulated and assisted by the State Department of Agriculture. A nursery service shall be maintained within the department for the purpose of carrying out and enforcing the provisions of ORS 564.040, 564.991, 571.005 to 571.230 and 571.991.
(2) The department is authorized to:
(a) Inspect the nursery stock of growers, dealers and other persons and places of business provided for under ORS 564.040, 564.991, 571.005 to 571.230 and 571.991.
(b) Issue certificates and permits and check the license and licensing of persons affected by ORS 564.040, 564.991, 571.005 to 571.230 and 571.991.
(c) Investigate violations of ORS 564.040, 564.991, 571.005 to 571.230 and 571.991.
(d) Disseminate information among growers relative to treatment of nursery stock for both prevention and elimination of attacks by plant pests and diseases.
(e) Carry out any other duties or responsibilities which are of service to the nursery industry or which may be necessary for the protection thereof. [1953 c.461 §4; 1983 c.730 §4]
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