Department of Agriculture, Chapter 603

Rule Caption: Implementation of Oregon Laws 2011 Chapter 436 regarding cage space allotment for egg-laying hens.

Date: Time: Location:

4-16-12  1 p.m. OR Dept. of Agriculture  635 Capitol St. NE  Salem, OR

Hearing Officer: Staff

Stat. Auth.: 2011 OL Ch. 436

Stats. Implemented: 2011 OL Ch. 436

Proposed Adoptions: 603-018-0001, 603-018-0003, 603-018-0007, 603-018-0009, 603-018-0011, 603-018-0013

Last Date for Comment: 4-18-12, 5 p.m.

Summary: ORS Oregon Laws 2011 Chapter 436 requires the department to develop administrative rules to clarify how the department will implement the provisions of Sections 1 to 4 of the 2011 Act. These rules add definitions, provide clarity on the standards that are to be met when confining egg-laying hens in enclosures, how to provide proof of meeting such standards, responsibilities of distributors and purchasers of eggs and egg products (as stipulated in the law) and what information is to be included in Farm Business Plans, These rules also include enforcement alternatives, civil penalty implementation and department access and subpoena authority.

Rules Coordinator: Sue Gooch

Address: Department of Agriculture, 635 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR 97301

Telephone: (503) 986-4583

The official, record copy of this publication is contained in the original Administrative Orders and Rulemaking Notices filed with the Secretary of State, Archives Division. Discrepancies, if any, are satisfied in favor of the original versions.