Bill > SB832

This bill modifies civil penalty provisions for the State Department of Agriculture by establishing new fine structures for violations across multiple areas of agricultural regulation. Specifically, the bill creates tiered civil penalty systems for violations related to animal remedies, veterinary products, disease control, swine regulations, and commercial animal feeds, with maximum penalties ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on the specific type of violation. The bill standardizes penalty assessment procedures, allowing each day of a continuing violation to be considered a separate offense and requiring the department to create formal schedules for determining specific penalty amounts. The legislation also mandates that all collected penalty funds be deposited into the Department of Agriculture Service Fund and be continuously appropriated for administrative and enforcement purposes. Additionally, for certain violations (specifically those related to commercial animal feeds), the bill grants the department additional enforcement powers, including the ability to suspend or refuse to issue registrations, licenses, and certifications for entities that fail to pay assessed penalties. The changes aim to provide the State Department of Agriculture with more robust tools for enforcing agricultural regulations and ensuring compliance.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Justice

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB832