Oregon House Bill (“HB”) 4121 expands the basis for allowing wineries to be sited on land zoned Exclusive Farm Use (“EFU”). The bill, in addition to vineyards, would allow wineries to qualify as permitted uses under ORS 215.452 if 15 or 40 acres of land was used to cultivate or produce agricultural products other than
Big Developments in the Washington Wine Industry
The Washington State Wine Commission hired Steve Warner as the new Executive Director. For more information on Mr. Warner’s background, and the unanimous support by the Washington wine industry, read the WSWC press release here, and the WAWGG press release here.
In other news, the Washington wine industry, including both wineries and grape growers
Washington Wine, Beer & Distilleries Law Seminar – March 15, 2012
Please join us for our inaugural Washington Winery, Brewery & Distillery law seminar at the Columbia Winery in Woodinville, Washington on Thursday, March 15.
Panels to include these hot topics, plus much more:
- Privatization/I-1183
- Trademarks
- Employment Laws
- Tasting Room Operations
- Taxes
For more information and registration visit: http://www.stoel.com/showevent.aspx?Show=9199
Idaho Wine, Beer & Distilleries Law Seminar – Thursday, March 1, 2012
Please join us for our inaugural Idaho Wine, Beer & Distillers law seminar at the Boise Centre in Boise, ID on Thursday, March 1, 2012. 
Panels to include these hot topics, plus much more:
- Start-ups (licensing, permitting and business formation)
- Trademarks (protecting your investment)
- Distribution and other key contracts
- Land use issues
- Employee matters
For
5th Annual Oregon Wine Law Seminar – February 16, 2012
Please join us for our 5th Annual Oregon Wine Law Seminar at the Allison Inn and Spa in Newberg, Oregon on Thursday, February 16.
Topics and panels include start-ups, trademark registration, employment, privatization of OLCC liquor sales, land use and a panel discussion on alternating premises (wine/beer/spirits). This seminar is complimentary to all industry members.