As used in this chapter:
(1) “Department” means the State Department of Agriculture.
(2) “Nonalcoholic beverage manufacturing business” or the “business of a nonalcoholic beverage manufacturer” means the operations and business of and the owner or operator thereof, who manufactures, makes, bottles, handles, distributes, holds for sale, or sells soda or soda waters, mineral waters, carbonated beverages and other nonalcoholic drinks or beverages otherwise known as soft drinks, except those that are exempt as not covered as provided in ORS 635.027 or those exempted by the department.