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  • Elizabeth Savory
    Oregon Department of Agriculture
    Seed Regulatory Program Manager
    635 Capitol Street, N.E.
    Salem, OR 97301-2532
    T: 503-986-4570
    F: 503-986-4737
    E: esavory@oda.oregon.gov

  • David Stimpson, Seed Laboratory Manager
    Oregon State University
    Seed Laboratory
    Corvallis, OR 97331
    T: 541-737-4794
    F: 541-737-2126
    E: david.stimpson@oregonstate.edu
  • Nathan Miller
    Seed Regulatory Specialist
    Oregon Department of Agriculture
    635 Capitol Street, N.E.
    Salem, OR 97301-2532
    T: 503-986-4577
    C: 503-991-3648
    E: nmiller@oda.state.or.us


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