Oregon Code § 577.520·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Assessment collection procedure.
(1) The operators of all stockyards, slaughterhouses, packing plants and
livestock auction markets shall deduct from the proceeds of sale owing by them
to the respective owners of animals the assessments authorized by ORS 577.512.
(2) When an
operator sends or gives any written statement to an owner or agent relating to
the proceeds owing the owner, the operator shall include a statement of the
amount deducted from the proceeds for Oregon Beef Council purposes, the amount
deducted from the proceeds for federal assessments, and the amount deducted
from the proceeds for brand inspection services.
(3) In accordance
with the provisions of law, operators shall promptly pay directly to the State
Department of Agriculture all contributions collected by them. [1959 c.685 §27;
1961 c.384 §2; 1963 c.590 §2a; 1981 c.248 §23; 1987 c.163 §2; 2003 c.604 §68]