OAR 972-010-0020: Reports and Payment of Assessment Monies

(1) First Purchasers and handlers must submit completed and signed assessment reports on commission approved forms. Assessment reports shall include all purchases by or deliveries to a first purchaser or handler of Oregon Albacore. (2) Assessment collections that total $200 or more for the current season must be reported monthly. Monthly assessment reports are due in the commission office by 5:00 pm on the 20th day of each month. Example: Assessment reports for August 1–August 31 would be due in the commission office by 5:00 pm on September 20th. (3) Assessment collections that total less than $200 for the current season must be reported annually. Annual assessment reports are due in the commission office by 5:00 pm on December 20th. (4) When a first purchaser has completed, signed, and forwarded a report covering the final purchase of albacore for the year, the report shall be marked in large letters “FINAL REPORT FOR THIS YEAR.” No further reports are necessary unless or until additional purchases are made. (5) At the time that reports as required in section (1) of this rule are due, the first purchaser shall attach and forward payment to the Commission for the assessment due. Reports shall be on forms prescribed by the Commission. The forms shall be signed by the first purchaser and completed with the required data, including, but not limited to month and year of report, total pounds purchased during the month, total price paid for all albacore purchases during the month, and total monthly assessment remitted by the first purchaser. [ED. NOTE: Forms referenced are available from the agency.]