Bill > HB2805

This bill makes permanent the State Department of Agriculture's authority to annually increase license fees for food establishments by up to three percent. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law regarding food establishment licensing by removing a previous restriction that prevented the department from adopting license fees higher than those charged in the 2025-2026 license year. Instead, the new provision allows the department to increase license fees by up to three percent each year, with the ability to round the fee to the next whole dollar amount. The bill applies to various types of food establishments, including domestic kitchens, retail food stores, warehouses, and other food-related businesses. The license fee can be based on the establishment's gross sales from the previous calendar or fiscal year, and the department may use estimated sales for new businesses. Licenses remain non-transferable, must be posted in a conspicuous place, and are automatically canceled if the establishment ceases operations. This change provides the State Department of Agriculture with more flexibility in adjusting licensing fees to potentially cover increasing administrative costs.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2805