SB 789 Oregon Senate · 2017 Regular Session

Relating to the commercial growing of plants.

Summary
Requires public utility to file bond with State Department of Agriculture if commercially growing or contracting for commercial growing of Arundo donax L. or invasive species for use as biomass. Imposes duties on public utility if Arundo donax L. or invasive species grown by or under contract with public utility migrates or spreads to property under different ownership. Allows property owner to obtain department inspection and approval of eradication or control program for migrating or spreading Arundo donax L. or invasive species if utility fails to carry out duties. Allows department to enter order for public utility to pay property owner costs incurred in carrying out approved program, and for loss of use or diminished value of property. Allows department to require costs not paid by public utility as ordered be paid from bond. Makes public utility subject to civil penalty, not to exceed $100,000, if public utility fails to carry out duties following migration or spreading of Arundo donax L. or invasive species. Makes violation of bond requirement subject to civil penalty not to exceed $25,000, for each day violation continues.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2017 Last action Jul 8, 2017
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Jul 8, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
In committee upon adjournment.
Feb 14, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to Environment and Natural Resources.
Feb 14, 2017
Legislature · Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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