Oregon § 561.720 Duties; authority

Oregon Statutes

§ 561.720 — Duties; authority

Oregon § 561.720

Vol.15

Title 46Agriculture

Ch. 561State Department of Agriculture

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 561.720 (2026).

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In order to facilitate research and development of new or alternative crops in this state and to implement the responsibilities of the State Department of Agriculture under ORS 561.020 (2), the New Crops Development Board:

(1)Shall review new or alternative agricultural crops research or development proposals, and for this purpose may consult with the appropriate persons in universities, research institutions, business enterprises or other public or private bodies.

(2)May accept contributions, gifts or grants from any public or private source.

(3)May make grants and disbursements of funds to, and enter into agreements with, public or private agencies, schools, organizations, institutions or individuals, for the research, study, experimentation or development of new or alternative crop p

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In order to facilitate research and development of new or alternative crops in this state and to implement the responsibilities of the State Department of Agriculture under ORS 561.020 (2), the New Crops Development Board:
(1) Shall review new or alternative agricultural crops research or development proposals, and for this purpose may consult with the appropriate persons in universities, research institutions, business enterprises or other public or private bodies.
(2) May accept contributions, gifts or grants from any public or private source.
(3) May make grants and disbursements of funds to, and enter into agreements with, public or private agencies, schools, organizations, institutions or individuals, for the research, study, experimentation or development of new or alternative crop production, processing or uses.
(4) Shall review and evaluate the results of all grants and agreements.
(5) May act as a clearinghouse for information and reports involving the research, study, experimentation or development of new or alternative crop production, processing, markets or uses.
(6) May act as liaison between those engaged in the research, study, experimentation or development of new or alternative crop production, processing, markets or uses.