OAR 603-056-0305: Regular Fees and Charges for Seed Sampling and Inspection

The following fees and charges are established for the services indicated. For Official Verification services, including but not limited to: fumigation, seed treatment, check-weighing and check loading, a charge of $48 per hour shall apply. Chargeable time shall be computed to the nearest one-half hour, but shall not include travel time from the Department office to an inspection point. For Official Sampling services, a charge of $36 minimum shall apply for each call: (1) $36 for the first lot sampled; (2) $6 for each additional lot sampled; (3) In instances were the first lot sampled and subsequent additional lots sampled equal an amount less than $48 per hour; an hourly charge of $48 per hour shall apply. Chargeable time shall be computed to the nearest one-half hour, but shall not include travel time from the Department office to an inspection point. (4) The Department shall charge a fee of $50, for each occurrence, when services are requested and the seed lot is inaccessible.