ORS 569.190: Authority of Oregon State University.

Oregon State University, acting by itself or in cooperation with the State Department of Agriculture, may:

      (1) Collect, publish, disseminate and furnish information, statistics and advice concerning the research, experimentation, control and eradication of noxious weeds and the land management and cultural practices recommended for such control and eradication.

      (2) Rear, propagate and release biological control agents approved by the United States Department of Agriculture, including insects or disease organisms, and construct, purchase, maintain and operate facilities and equipment for such purpose.