OregonWine.org
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OregonWine.org
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The Oregon Wine Board is a semi-independent state agency that replaced the Oregon Wine Advisory Board when Governor Ted Kulongoski signed House Bill 3442 into law on September 23, 2003. The Board is charged with supporting enological, viticultural, and economic research and the promotion of grape growing and winemaking in Oregon. Funds to support this work come from mandatory taxes on the production of Oregon wine ($25/ton) and on certain wines sold in Oregon ($.02/gallon).
Per statute, nine industry leaders are appointed to the new Oregon Wine Board. The board members are owners or officers of a winery or vineyard organized or registered to do business in Oregon.
Oregon Wine Advocacy Council is the non-profit membership association for the Oregon wineries and vineyards. OWAC conducts legal and lobbying advocacy work on behalf of the industry to ensure a positive business, social and economic environment for the production and sale of Oregon wines. OWA represents the industry before state and federal government agencies and legislative bodies and related industry associations on such issues as direct shipment, land-use, and taxation. Funds to support OWAC come from voluntary membership fees.
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