(1) The State Department of Agriculture may establish by rule, as provided in ORS chapter 183, grades for horticultural products and branding and packing requirements as are deemed necessary.
(2) Except as expressly provided in ORS 632.450 to 632.485, all grades and requirements relating to fruits and vegetables in effect on June 14, 1941, shall so remain unless changed under the authority conferred by ORS 632.450 to 632.485.
(3) The use of grade standards authorized to be established by this section is not mandatory unless otherwise specifically provided by law. However, the deceptive use or misuse of any grade standards is unlawful. [Formerly 616.515; 1979 c.91 §2]
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