Oregon requires producers to report printed material (brochures, displays etc) that you send into the state. Excludes annual reports (but not sustainability reports, if you print those!)
Hi Marty - does this mean that retailers who send marketing materials (ie: catalogs/postcards/etc.) are required to pay fees in Oregon? If this is the case, I feel like there are SO many retailers who are out of compliance. Has anyone heard of retailers who have been audited/paid penalties?
What’s the best resource to learn more about print marketing materials specifically?
Thank you for putting this forum together - I’m brand new here, so it’s been a major eye opener to me.
Thanks! I hope it helps, that’s the idea. All this stuff is so fast moving and complex.
Here’s what I believe the situation in CO and OR to be – you need to report (in addition to other reporting requirements):
- Weight of all printed paper assets, including sell sheets, brochures, catalogs, lookbooks, etc. sent to the states of CO and OR during the calendar years 2024 and 2025.
- Weight of cardboard boxes and plastic packaging used for samples, displays etc. sent to the states of CO and OR during the calendar years 2024 and 2025.
That’s helpful - thank you
However, I’m realizing I may have slightly misunderstood your point. If you are simply sending catalogs (and no products) into OR, I am not sure that makes you a “Producer”. Interesting question and I hope some guidance emerges!