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2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 13, Chapters 536 - 644
ORS Chapter 583
583.016 Purpose; construction.


OR Rev Stat § 583.016 (through Leg Sess 2011) What's This?

(1) Whereas, the production, sale and distribution of milk and milk products in this state are attended with conditions adversely affecting milk producers, handlers and consumers of milk, it is hereby declared that the purpose of ORS 583.007, 583.016 and 583.046 to 583.166 is to provide the assistance of the State of Oregon in maintaining an adequate supply of healthful milk through the state auditing of the records of handlers as they pertain to the pooling and usage of milk and the payment therefor.

(2) The provisions of ORS 583.007, 583.016 and 583.046 to 583.166 shall not be construed to conflict with or repeal, and are in addition to and not in lieu of, any other law of this state or any municipal ordinance relating to any health or sanitary requirement, or any municipal ordinance relating to the inspection, grading or production of Grade A milk. [1961 c.638 1,18]

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