OAR 605-010-0010
Collection of Assessment
(1)
Producers of cattle (live domestic bovine animals regardless of age) shall pay $1.50 on each head sold in Oregon as set forth in ORS 577.512 (Collection of federal assessment) and 577.532 (Mandatory expenditures from assessment moneys), which authorize collection of assessments in the following manner:(a)
As ordered by the United States Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, 7 U.S.C. 2901 to 2918; 7 CFR §1260, currently in the amount of $1.00 per head; and(b)
As authorized by ORS 577.512 (Collection of federal assessment) and 577.532 (Mandatory expenditures from assessment moneys).(2)
Out of the $1.00 total assessment ordered by the United States Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, 7 U.S.C. 2901 to 2918; 7 CFR §1260, the Oregon Beef Council (Council) shall be credited 50 cents of the $1.00 per head by the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the Council shall allocate those funds pursuant to the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985 and pursuant to ORS 577.290 (Duties and powers of council).(3)
The Council shall allocate the remaining 50 cents as provided in ORS 577.532 (Mandatory expenditures from assessment moneys).(4)
The Council shall assess, levy, and collect assessments as set forth in these rules.(5)
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (Department) shall act as agent for the Council and must collect assessments ordered by the United States Secretary of Agriculture and the Council in the same time, manner, and place that the Department collects brand inspection fees on cattle, cattle hides, and calves.
Source:
Rule 605-010-0010 — Collection of Assessment, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=605-010-0010.