ORS 411.811: Distribution by tribal councils; duties of department with respect to food distribution programs; rules.

(1) A tribal council of an Indian tribe may make direct distribution of food commodities to recipients.

      (2) With respect to food distribution programs, the Department of Human Services shall:

      (a) Execute agreements necessary to maintain the eligibility of this state to receive food commodities, and to carry into effect ORS 411.806 to 411.845 relating to such programs, including agreements with other agencies of this state, with the federal government and its agencies, and with tribal councils of Indian tribes;

      (b) Order, ship and store food commodities pending their delivery to tribal councils of Indian tribes or otherwise for direct distribution to recipients;

      (c) Determine and require that the storage, distribution and handling of food commodities are made in accordance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations and requirements;

      (d) Determine the quantities of food commodities which recipients shall be entitled to receive with respect to any period and geographical area; and

      (e) Except as otherwise provided by ORS 411.816, adopt and enforce rules necessary to maintain the eligibility of this state to receive food commodities and to carry into effect ORS 411.806 to 411.845 relating to such programs.