1. (1) The Oregon Hemp Commission may establish by rule exemptions from the assessments described in ORS 571.447 based on:

   1. (a) Hemp quantities;
   2. (b) Types of hemp sales;
   3. (c) Types of hemp producers; and
   4. (d) Types of hemp processors.

2. (2) In adopting a rule under subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall consider:

   1. (a) Federal laws and rules, and laws and rules of other states, that relate to commodity commissions, boards and marketing orders;
   2. (b) The practices, procedures and customs unique to the production, processing and trading of hemp and to producers; and
   3. (c) The cost of collecting the particular assessment and any practical problems relating to the collection.
3. (3) A producer or processor that is exempted from assessment but required to submit reports to the commission is subject to ORS 571.459.

Note: See note under 571.400.

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