Oregon Administrative Code

603-051-0615 Oregon Grade Oregon No. 1 grade shall consist of prunes of one variety which are well formed, mature, but not overripe, soft, or shriveled, and which are free from decay and sunscald, and from damage caused by broken skins, heat injury, growth cracks, sunburn, split …

603-051-0616 Tolerances In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerances are specified: (1) At Shipping Point: Not more than a total of 10 percent, by count, of the prunes in any container may not meet the requirements of this gra…

603-051-0617 Application of Tolerances The contents of individual containers in the lot, based on sample inspection, are subject to the following limitations, provided the averages for the entire lot are within the tolerances specified: (1) When a tolerance is 10 percent or more,…

603-051-0618 Standard Pack (1) The prunes shall be of fairly uniform size and tightly packed according to the approved and recognized methods. The fruits in the top layer shall not be noticeably superior in quality or size to those in the remainder of the package. (2) The size of…

603-051-0619 Definitions of Terms As used in these standards: (1) “Well-Formed” means that the fruit has the shape characteristic of the variety. Doubles shall not be considered well-formed. (2) “Mature” means that the fruit has reached the stage of maturity which will insure a p…

603-051-0626 Official Standards The United States Standards for Grades of Potatoes adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective September 1, 1971, are hereby adopted as the official standards for the State of Oregon. A copy of the standards is filed herewith a…

603-051-0665 Official Standards The United States Standards for Raspberries adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective May 29, 1931, and in effect on January 1, 1963, hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for raspberries. A copy of the f…

603-051-0680 Official Standards The United States Standards for Spinach Plants adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective November 19, 1956, and in effect on January 1, 1963, are hereby adopted as the standards for the State of Oregon for spinach plants. Suc…

603-051-0695 Official Standards The United States Standards for Fall and Winter Type Squash adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective November 15, 1944, and in effect on January 1, 1963, hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for fall an…

603-051-0710 Official Standards The United States Standards For Strawberries adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective as of the date of this regulation and including U.S.D.A. amendment effective July 1, 1965, hereby are adopted as the standards of the Stat…

603-051-0725 Official Standards; Fresh Tomatoes The United States Standards for Grades of Fresh Tomatoes adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective December 1, 1973, as amended February 1, 1975, and April 15, 1976, are hereby adopted as the standards for fre…

603-051-0740 Official Standards The following standards hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for walnuts in shell: (1) The United States Standards for Grades of Walnuts (juglans regia) in the Shell, adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture in e…

603-051-0755 Official Standards The United States Standards for Shelled Walnuts (juglans regia) adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture in effect on July 1, 1969, hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for shelled walnuts. Such federal standards…

603-051-0770 Official Standards The United States Standards for Watermelons adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective March 22, 1954, and in effect on January 1, 1963, hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for watermelons. Such federal …

603-051-0775 Definitions (1) “Federal Act” means the United States Standards for Grades of Olive Oil and Olive Pomace-Oil adopted by the Agricultural Marketing Service, United States Department of Agriculture effective October 25, 2010. (2) “Imitation olive oil” means the mixture…

603-051-0777 Standards of Identity (1) The standard of identity for olive oil products are: (a) “Olive oil” is the oil obtained solely from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea L.), to the exclusion of oils obtained using solvents or re-esterification processes and of any m…

603-051-0779 Grades of Olive Oil; Adoption of Federal Regulations The United States Standards for Grades of Olive Oil and Olive Pomace-Oil adopted by the Agricultural Marketing Service, United States Department of Agriculture effective October 25, 2010 are hereby adopted as the s…

603-051-0780 Labeling Requirements (1) Only olive oil meeting the standards of identity in OAR 603-051-0777(1)(a)–(b) and grade in the federal Act will be labeled as “olive oil”. (2) Olive oil meeting the standard of identity in OAR 603-051-0777(1) and grade in the federal Act wi…

603-051-0785 Prohibition of Imitation Olive Oil A person may not manufacture, produce, process, pack, expose, sell, offer for sale, possess, dispense, supply, or give away imitation olive oil. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190, 616.230 & 616.761 Statutes/Other Implemented: O…

603-051-0803 Reference The book, Modern Roses, most recent edition, and the American Rose Annual, published by the American Rose Society, may be used as references to determine the classification of a variety. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]…

603-051-0830 Definitions As used in these sections, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Virus-Infected” means infected by a serious virus or manifesting symptoms or behavior characteristic of a serious virus disease. “Serious virus disease” includes corky bark, fan leaf a…

603-051-0835 Requirements and Conditions for Registration or Certification Registration or certification by the Department shall not imply or be construed as any warranty of the Department or its employees. In addition to other requirements which may be specified by the Departmen…

603-051-0840 Authority and Procedures for Registration or Certification Registration, certification, approvals, and the supervision of activities specified herein shall reside in the Department. Inspection and testing procedures prescribed in these regulations may be made by Oreg…

603-051-0845 Application and Fees for Registration or Certification (1) An application for registration or certification of grape nursery stock shall be made on a form prescribed by the Department and shall be accompanied by a fee of $50, which shall be valid for one year from ac…

603-051-0850 Refusal or Cancellation of Registration or Certification Registration or certification may be refused or cancelled by the Department if: (1) The requirements of these regulations have not been met. (2) Any vine in the planting is found virus-infected with a soil-born…

603-051-0855 Declaration of Policy Certification of nursery stock is a function of state government, the responsibilities of which shall be conducted by the Department in keeping with the provisions of ORS 633.620 to 633.660 and statutes related thereto. Participation by nurserie…

603-051-0856 Definitions As used in OAR 603-051-0855 to 603-051-0859, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Block" means a contiguous grouping of plants separated by at least 10-feet from other contiguous groupings of plants. (2) "Clean cultivation" means the site is bare e…

603-051-0857 Requirements and Conditions for Certification Certification by the Department shall not imply or be construed as any warranty of the Department or their employees as to the condition of nursery stock. The following requirements and conditions shall be met in order to…

603-051-0858 Procedures for Certification (1) In accordance with OAR 603-051-0855, certification and the supervision of activities relating thereto shall be in the Department. Inspection and testing procedures prescribed in this certification program may be carried out by the Was…

603-051-0859 Application for Certification and Fees (1) Nurseries voluntarily participating in the certification program shall enter into a compliance agreement with the Department, which shall be submitted to the Department by March 31 of each year so as to provide sufficient ti…

603-051-0955 Definitions As used in these sections, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Caneberry” means any cultivated Rubus species. (2) “Certification” means the issuance of a certificate verifying that a particular quantity or lot of caneberry plants has been grown or…

603-051-0960 Requirements and Conditions for Certification Certification by the Department shall not imply or be construed as any warranty of the Department, the school, or its employees as to the condition of caneberry nursery stock. The following requirements and conditions sha…

603-051-0965 Procedures for Certification (1) In accordance with OAR 603-051-0950 of these regulations, certification and the supervision of activities relating thereto shall be in the respective agencies. Inspection and testing procedures prescribed in these regulations may be m…

603-051-0970 Application for Certification and Fees (1) An application for certification shall be made on a form prescribed by the certifying agencies and shall be submitted sufficiently in advance of the time of planting so as to permit establishment of the origin of the plantin…

603-051-0975 Refusal or Cancellation of Certification Certification may be cancelled in accordance with the following: (1) Failure to meet or maintain the requirements of these regulations. (2) Any Foundation or increase Block in which any of the following are found: (a) Off-type…

603-051-0980 General Compliance with the provisions of these standards shall not excuse failure to comply with provisions of applicable Federal or State laws. These standards shall apply to all recognized varieties of Asian pears including: (1) Non-russeted types such as Nijissei…

603-051-0990 Definitions (1) “Similar Varietal Characteristics” means the fruit in any lot and container are similar in shape, color of skin and flesh. (2) “Mature” means that the fruit has reached a stage of development which will ensure the completion of the ripening process. (…

603-051-1000 Grades (1) “Oregon Extra Fancy” consists of Asian Pears which meet the following requirements: (a) Basic requirements: Similar varietal characteristics, mature, not soft or overripe, carefully packed, clean and well formed; (b) Must be free from worm holes, broken sk…

603-051-1010 Tolerances In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling in each of the above grades, the following tolerances by counts, shall be permitted in any lot: Oregon Extra Fancy and Oregon No. 1: (1) For defects at shipping point; eight percent f…

603-051-1020 Application of Tolerances The contents of individual containers in the lot, based on sample inspection, are subject to the following limitations. Individual samples shall consist of not less than 50 fruit, and shall not have more than double a specified tolerance exc…

603-051-1030 Standard Pack (1) Fruit shall be fairly uniform in size and shall be packed in boxes, flats, lugs, or cartons and arranged according to approved and recognized methods. Containers shall be well filled and contents tightly packed, but shall not be excessively or unnec…

603-051-1040 Classification of Defects (1) Bruises: (a) Injury — When any slight indentation of the fruit or discoloration extends more than 1/16 inch in depth. When not smooth, or aggregating more than the area of a circle 3/8 inch in diameter; (b) Damage — When any slight inden…

603-051-1050 Declaration of Policy Certification of agricultural products, such as Allium seed is a function of the Department of Agriculture ORS 632.940. Participation by Allium seed companies and seed growers in the certification program shall be voluntary. These regulations ma…

603-051-1051 Definitions As used in OAR 603-051-1050 to 603-051-1054, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Department” means the Oregon Department of Agriculture. (2) “Allium” refers to Allium cepa, Allium sativum, Allium fistulous and Allium ampeloprasum for the purposes …

603-051-1052 Requirements and Conditions for Certification Certification by the Department shall not imply or be construed as any warranty of the Department or their employees as to the condition of the Allium seed. The following conditions shall be met in order to qualify for co…

603-051-1053 Procedures for Certification (1) In accordance with ORS 632.940, certification and the supervision of activities relating thereto, shall be in the Department. Inspection and testing procedures prescribed in this certification program may be carried out by the Departm…

603-051-1054 Application for Certification and Fees (1) Application for certification shall be made on a form prescribed by the Department and shall be submitted to the Department by March 15 of each year so as to provide sufficient time for inspection of Allium field units. The …

603-052-0020 Exemption from Quarantine Orders (1) The department may issue special permits allowing movement into this state, or movement within this state, of restricted commodities not otherwise eligible for movements under the provisions of a quarantine order. Any movement und…

603-052-0030 Plum Curculio Quarantine A quarantine is established against the following pest, its host and possible carriers: (1) Pest. Plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is a native weevil found throughout the eastern United States and Ca…

603-052-0051 Quarantine: Grape Pests and Diseases (1) Establishing Quarantine: A quarantine is established against harmful pests and diseases of grapes (Vitis spp.). (2) Area Under Quarantine: All states, districts, and territories of the United States, and in Oregon, any propert…