The Oregon Wine Board shall establish a state wine cellar by purchasing or receiving donations of wines made in this state from fruit or grapes grown in this state. Wines collected in the state wine cellar may be:

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(1) Held as standards to compare against other wines to develop and improve Oregon viticultural and enological practices.

(2) Sold to state governmental agencies for service at official governmental entertainment functions.

(3) Sold to the Governor and to the administrative heads of state agencies on official government business to present as gifts when required by protocol or social custom.

(4) Displayed and offered for tasting in connection with promotional campaigns to encourage the purchase of Oregon wines. [Formerly 576.763]