Bill > HB3680

This bill updates Oregon's regulations related to livestock brands by increasing several fees and modifying terminology. Specifically, the bill changes the terminology from "brand recording fee" to "brand conflict research fee" and raises the maximum activation fee for recording a brand from $100 to $200. For brand renewals, the maximum fee is also increased from $100 to $200, with an exception for sheep brands, which remain capped at $50. Additionally, the bill adjusts brand inspection fees, notably increasing the fee range for cattle brand inspections: the per-head fee for cattle brand inspections can now range from $1.35 to $1.75, and the per-hide fee can now be up to $2.50, compared to previous lower limits. The bill maintains the State Department of Agriculture's existing processes for brand recordation, renewal, and inspection, but provides more financial flexibility by allowing higher fee maximums. These changes are intended to potentially generate more revenue for the department and better reflect current administrative costs associated with livestock brand management.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3680