Oregon HB 4121: Another Round of Legislation Related to Wineries on Agricultural Lands
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 grapes that are used in winemaking, including fruits, cultivated crops and honey. Unlike Oregon HB 3280 (2011), HB 4121 does not seem to specifically expand allowances for commercial activities on EFU land. Rather, it would expand the type of land qualifying for a winery under ORS 215.452. The ramifications of this possible change, however, could lead to more activities on agricultural land. HB 4121 is scheduled before the House Agricultural and Natural Resources Committee for a public hearing and possible work session, today, February 14, 2012 at 1 pm.
Join us for our 4th Annual Oregon Wine Law Seminar
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Join Stoel Rives winery and vineyard attorneys this Thursday, February 3, at the 4th Annual Oregon Wine Law Seminar, in Newberg, Oregon at The Allison Inn & Spa.
This seminar will address these pertinent topics and more:
- The use of social media to promote your winery
- Distillery operations at a winery
- Scope of permissible commercial activities – panel discussion
- Trademarks and your brand
- Siting a winery – A conditional use application case study
- Employment issues, including wage & hour, employee handbooks, and use of volunteers
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February 3, 2011
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The Allison Inn & Spa
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Complimentary parking at The Allison Inn & Spa.
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Complimentary for the winery and vineyard industry members.
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Please RSVP to Trina Gremaux at tcgremaux@stoel.com or register here. |
Questions? Contact Trina Gremaux at tcgremaux@stoel.com or (503) 294-9226.
We have been able to arrange for a special group rate with The Allison to be extended to any of our attendees at the seminar. The special rate is $225 (plus 7% tax) for the standard guest rooms—$70 off of the rack rate! To receive this special offer, our guests will need to call Michaela Bell directly at 503-476-0656 or email Michaela@theallison.com to reserve your spot and mention the Stoel Rives seminar.
