ORS 635.055: Standards for rules of department; conformity with federal rules.

In carrying out the intent and purpose of ORS 635.045, the State Department of Agriculture, in addition to taking into consideration the desires and needs of the nonalcoholic beverage manufacturing industry and the evidence and testimony received at a public hearing, shall take into consideration the laws and rules of this state, other states and the federal government. Unless there is substantial evidence and testimony to the contrary, the department shall, as far as is reasonable and practical, make its rules conform to, and not be more restrictive than, the rules of the federal Food and Drug Administration or other federal enforcement agency. [1967 c.154 §6; 1999 c.59 §187]