Oregon Statutes - Chapter 585 - Produce Dealers - Section 585.213 - Payment by wholesale produce dealer for purchases from grower; penalty; damage action.

(1) In the absence of a contract providing otherwise, any wholesale produce dealer who purchases produce from a grower shall make full payment therefor not later than the 30th day after the day the wholesale produce dealer takes delivery of the harvested commodity.

(2) Any wholesale produce dealer who fails to make payment as required by subsection (1) of this section shall pay, in addition to the amount due, interest thereon at the rate of one and one-half percent per month.

(3) In addition to any other remedies provided by law, a grower injured by a violation of subsection (1) of this section may bring an action for damages sustained as a result of the violation. In any such action, the prevailing party shall be allowed, in addition to costs and disbursements, reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal. [1985 c.426 §3]

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