As used in ORS § 571.400 to 571.501:

(1) ‘Fiscal year’:

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, means the 12-month period commencing on July 1 and ending on June 30.

(b) If adopted by rule by the Oregon Hemp Commission, means the 12-month period commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31.

(2) ‘Hemp’ means the plant species Cannabis sativa that:

(a) Has a tetrahydrocannabinol concentration that complies with the concentration specified by the State Department of Agriculture by rule; and

(b) Has the meaning as defined by the department by rule.

(3) ‘Processor’ has the meaning given the term ‘handler’ in ORS § 571.269.

(4) ‘Producer’ has the meaning given the term ‘grower’ in ORS § 571.269. [2021 c.216 § 1]

571.400 to 571.501 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 571 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.