The following responses are provided by the Oregon Department of Agriculture in regard to general questions about the Oregon State Seed Law.
RELATIONSHIP TO RUSSL:
Does your state seed law model RUSSL?
Answer = YES
ARBITRATION:
- Does your state offer "Seed Arbitration" as a part of your seed law, or as a separate law?
Answer = NO
PRE-EMPTION LEGISLATION:
- Does your state have “pre-emption” legislation to restrict local political subdivisions from regulating seed?
Answer = NO
BRAND LABELING:
- How does your state handle seed coatings on your seed label?
ANSWER = Our law doesn't address seed coatings.
VARIETY LABELING:
- Does your law allow for "variety not stated" labeling?
Answer = YES
OTHER SEED KINDS REGULATED:
- Describe your state's process for updating the noxious weed seed list:
Answer = Promulgation through administrative rules.
GMO REGULATIONS:
- Does your state law have any specific language regarding "GMOs"?
Answer = NO