OAR 603-048-0800
Enforcement and Civil Penalty for Industrial Hemp Law Violation
(1)
In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Department may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 on any person who violates any provision of ORS 571.300 to 571.348 (Civil penalty), OR Laws 2018, Ch. 116, a rule adopted pursuant thereto, or order issued by the Department under ORS 571.300 to 571.348 (Civil penalty) OR Laws 2018, Ch. 116 or a rule adopted pursuant thereto.(2)
The Department shall issue a written notice to the person being assessed the penalty consistent with ORS Ch. 183. Any contested case to contest the civil penalty will be conducted pursuant to ORS Ch. 183. Each violation may be considered a separate and distinct offense.(3)
Subject to the provisions of ORS Ch. 183, the Department may revoke the registration of a grower, handler or agricultural hemp seed producer or may refuse to register or renew the registration if a grower, handler or agricultural hemp seed producer violates:(a)
A provision of ORS 571.300 to 571.348 (Civil penalty) or OR Laws 2018, Ch.116;(b)
A rule adopted under a provision of ORS 571.300 to 571.348 (Civil penalty) or OR Laws 2018, Ch.116;(c)
An order issued by the Department for violation of a provision of ORS 571.300 to 571.348 (Civil penalty) or OR Laws 2018, Ch.116 or any rule adopted thereunder;(d)
Any statutory law or Department rule related to agricultural activities other than industrial hemp operations.(4)
Subject to the provisions of ORS Ch. 183, the Department may revoke the registration of a registrant for any reason that the Department may deny an initial or renewal application.
Source:
Rule 603-048-0800 — Enforcement and Civil Penalty for Industrial Hemp Law Violation, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=603-048-0800.