HB 3252
Limits the applicability of certain administrative rules relating to the siting, permitting or location of agricultural labor housing in connection with a livestock operation.
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Bill overview
This bill limits how certain Oregon administrative rules apply to agricultural labor housing located near livestock operations. Specifically, it prevents the Department of Consumer and Business Services from retroactively enforcing rules requiring relocation, modification, or demolition of existing housing unless there’s an immediate threat to worker safety. The bill also prohibits the adoption of new rules establishing minimum distances between housing and livestock operations, with certain exemptions for housing built before January 1, 2026, that met existing health and safety standards.
Key provisions
- Prohibits retroactive enforcement of rules regarding agricultural labor housing near livestock operations.
- Prevents the adoption of new rules establishing minimum distances between housing and livestock operations.
- Exempts housing built before January 1, 2026, that met existing health and safety standards.
- Exempts housing for which a building permit was issued before January 1, 2026, even if construction is incomplete.
- Defines ‘agricultural labor housing’ and ‘livestock operation’ for the purpose of the bill.
- Requires an immediate hazard to health and safety for retroactive enforcement.
- Applies to rules adopted under the Oregon Safe Employment Act.
- Declares an emergency, effective upon passage.
Who is affected
- Agricultural employers
- Agricultural workers
- Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
- Livestock operations
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