OAR 603-024-0525: Deduction and/or Payment for Sampling and Testing

(1) If, as a result of sampling and testing of milk, the Department, under the provisions of subsection (2) of Section 4 of Chapter 474, Oregon Laws 1965, forwards an itemized statement or other similar form covering the cost of sampling and testing, the first handler or licensee who receives such form shall make the deduction from the producer in the manner and at the time set forth in ORS 583.046. The first handler or licensee, on forms furnished by the Department for this purpose, shall transmit such amount to the Department as further set forth under ORS 583.046 or regulations thereunder. (2) If there is no first handler or licensee available, the Department, in lieu thereof, or in its option in any other case, shall forward the itemized statement to the person who requested and received the services authorized by Chapter 474, Oregon Laws 1965. Payment by such person (due date) shall be made to the Department as required by law, ORS 561.410, and regulations thereunder.