Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 471 § 471.040 — General powers and duties of the commission; rules; delegation
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 471 ·
Oregon Code § 471.040·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
General powers and duties of the commission; rules; delegation.
(1) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis
Commission has the powers and duties specified in this chapter and ORS 474.105
and 474.115, and also the powers necessary or proper to enable it to carry out
fully and effectually all the purposes of this chapter and ORS 474.105 and
474.115. It shall make such rules and regulations pertaining to natural and
fortified wines as will prevent the importation and sale in Oregon of blended,
rectified, adulterated or low-quality wines. The jurisdiction, supervision,
powers and duties of the commission extend to any person who buys, sells,
manufactures, imports or transports any alcoholic liquor within this state. The
commission may sue and be sued.
(2) Except for
the power to adopt rules, the commission may delegate any of the commissions
powers or duties to the administrator appointed under ORS 471.720. [Amended by
2001 c.785 §10; 2021 c.351 §41]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 471.040
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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