Chapter 718 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

SB 5530

Relating to the financial administration of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission; limiting expenditures; and declaring an emergency.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any other law limiting expenditures, the following amounts are established for the biennium beginning July 1, 2003, as the maximum limits for payment of expenses from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts, but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission for the following purposes:

(1) Administrative expenses............. $ 32,897,282

(2) Agents’ compensation................. $ 49,832,458

(3) Capital improvements................. $ 198,990

SECTION 2. For the biennium beginning July 1, 2003, expenditures for packaging and liquor purchases or credit card fees by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission are not limited.

SECTION 3. This 2003 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2003 Act takes effect July 1, 2003.

Approved by the Governor August 29, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State September 2, 2003

Effective date August 29, 2003

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