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 571.315 - Revocation or refusal of license or permit; civil penalty.

(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the State Department of Agriculture may revoke or refuse to issue or renew an industrial hemp license or an agricultural hemp seed production permit and may impose a civil penalty for violation of:

(a) A license or permit requirement;

(b) License or permit terms or conditions;

(c) Department rules relating to growing or handling industrial hemp; or

(d) A final order of the department that is specifically directed to the grower's or handler's industrial hemp operations or activities.

(2) The department may not impose a civil penalty under this section that exceeds $2,500. The department shall impose civil penalties under this section in the manner provided by ORS 183.745.

(3) The department may revoke or refuse to issue or renew an industrial hemp license or an agricultural hemp seed production permit for violation of any rule of the department that pertains to agricultural operations or activities other than industrial hemp growing or handling.

(4) A revocation of, or a refusal to issue or renew, an industrial hemp license or an agricultural hemp seed production permit is subject to ORS chapter 183. [2009 c.897 §3]

Note: See note under 571.300.