Department of Agriculture
Oregon Potato Commission - Chapter 658
Division 10
ASSESSMENTS
658-010-0050
Records of person required to pay assessment
(1) Pursuant to ORS 576.351, the first purchaser or handler shall keep accurate records sufficient to enable the Oregon Potato Commission to determine by inspection and audit the accuracy of assessments paid or due to the commission and of reports made or due to the commission.
(2) The commission or a person authorized by the commission may inspect and audit the records referred to in subsection (1) of this section for the purpose of determining the accuracy of assessments paid or due to the commission.
(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the commission or a person authorized by the commission may also inspect and audit the records of a producer who sells potatoes to a first purchaser if such inspection and audit are necessary for the purpose referred to in subsection (1) of this section. No person shall refuse to permit an inspection and audit under subsection (2) of this section during business hours.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 576
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 576.351
History:
OPC 2-2007, f. & cert. ef. 7-17-07