OAR 648-030-0040: Geographic Representation

(1) In addition to the qualifications set forth in OAR 648-030-0030, the Director shall appoint producer commissioners so that each of the following hemp-producing regions of the state is represented by one producer as follows: (a) Central, consisting of Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Jefferson, Lake, Morrow, Sherman, Wasco, and Wheeler counties, represented by Producer 1; (b) Eastern, consisting of Baker, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Umatilla, Union, and Wallowa counties, represented by Producer 2; (c) Northwest, consisting of Benton, Clatsop, Columbia, Clackamas, Hood River, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill counties, represented by Producer 3; and (d) Southwest, consisting of Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties, represented by Producer 4. (2) Two producers (Producer 5 and Producer 6) shall represent the state at-large, and to the extent possible the Director shall appoint individuals who represent otherwise-underrepresented aspects of hemp production or who represent communities that are otherwise underrepresented in hemp production. (3) To the extent possible, the two Handler commissioners (Handler 1 and Handler 2) shall represent separate types of processing, such as for CBD (essential oils), for fiber, or for grain. (4) Notwithstanding section (1) of this rule, if a position remains vacant for more than 45 days despite reasonable efforts to recruit a member from a specific region, the Director may appoint a person who meets the qualifications in all other ways. Once that person’s term(s) expires and he or she is not reappointed, the position will again be subject to the geographic and processing qualification requirements.