| Updated: |
8/3/2009 |
| Description: |
Every person operating any public warehouse in Oregon shall obtain a license from the Oregon Department of Agriculture prior to transacting business at such a warehouse.
A public warehouse includes any elevator, mill, warehouse or other structure in which grain is received from one or more members of the public for storage or handling for compensation. |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 586
OAR 603-032
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| Duration: |
1 year (July 1-June 30) |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
$500 |
| Responsible Agency: |
Agriculture Department |
| Bonding Requirements: |
A surety bond or letter of credit shall be filed with the Oregon Department of Agriculture. |
| Insurance Requirements: |
Grain in storage in a public warehouse or public terminal warehouse shall be kept fully insured by the warehouseman for the current market value of such grain against loss by fire, lightning, inherent explosion, windstorm, cyclone, and tornado. |
| Prerequisites: |
Prior to the commencement of business, a surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit executed in favor of the State of Oregon shall be filed with the Department of Agriculture. The bond shall be at least $20,000 and not more than $200,000, if a financial statement or satisfactory audit is provided or at least $20,000 and not more than $500,000 if a financial statement or audit is not provided. The value of the bond will conform to a schedule set by the department.
Evidence of insurance coverage in the form of a certificate of insurance approved by the Oregon Department of Agriculture shall be filed with the department at the time of making application for an annual license to operate a public warehouse, as required by this chapter. |
| Application Form: |
Bonded Grain Warehouse License |
| Service Links: |
 ODA, Commodity Inspection Division
 Search License Holders
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Satisfactory proof of filing and approval of the bond or letter of credit, submission of written license application and payment of license fee. |
| Additional Information: |
License is personal to the applicant and cannot be transferred to another person or entity. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Agriculture Department |
| E-mail Address: |
info@oda.state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-986-4550
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Department of Agriculture
635 Capitol St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
- 2532
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/ODA |
