ORS § 508.306 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.306
508.306 Fish bait dealer license
Status: in_force

(1) Any person may obtain a fish bait dealer license to purchase food fish directly from a commercial fisherman licensed under ORS 508.235 (Commercial fishing license) or commercial bait fisherman licensed under ORS 508.312 (Commercial bait fishing license) , for retail sale as fish or shellfish bait.

(2) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission by regulation may designate those species of food fish or parts thereof which may not be used for fish or shellfish bait. [1971 c.540 §2]

Source: Section 508.306 — Fish bait dealer license; authority of commission to designate fish or shellfish bait , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.525 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.525
508.525 Lien for unpaid fee
Status: in_force

The fee required by ORS 508.505 (Additional fees based on value of fish at time of landing) constitutes a first lien upon the cannery, packing plant, scow, boat and its equipment used in the canning, receiving or transporting of the fish. This lien may be foreclosed by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission in the name of the state by a suit in equity in the circuit court of the county in which the property upon which a lien is given by this section is situated. If situated in two or more counties the court first acquiring jurisdiction of a part of the property shall have jurisdiction of all the property described in such foreclosure suit. [Formerly 508.330; 1991 c.701 §7]

Source: Section 508.525 — Lien for unpaid fee; foreclosure; jurisdiction of courts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.625 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.625
506.625 Compelling testimony in commercial fishing law enforcement proceedings
Status: in_force

In any action or proceeding for the enforcement of any of the provisions of the commercial fishing laws, or in any investigation before a grand jury, district attorney or other officer, or any criminal proceeding, no person shall be excused from testifying concerning any offense committed by another or by the person on the ground that the testimony of the person may incriminate the person. However, such testimony shall not be used against the person in any prosecution for any crime or misdemeanor under the laws of the state, nor shall the person be subjected to any criminal prosecution or any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which the person has been compelled to testify or to produce evidence, documentary or otherwise. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §46]

Source: Section 506.625 — Compelling testimony in commercial fishing law enforcement proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.895 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.895
508.895 Considerations in determining eligibility for permit
Status: in_force

In making determinations regarding renewal of the permits required by ORS 508.880 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) , the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Commercial Fishery Permit Board may consider as evidence of permit qualifications or requirements department records and such receipts, accounts, contracts and other business records of private parties as the department or the board considers reliable evidence of the qualifications or requirements in question. [1979 c.613 §17; 1989 c.940 §13]

Source: Section 508.895 — Considerations in determining eligibility for permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.801 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.801
508.801 Vessel permit required to engage in fishery
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws, it is unlawful for an individual to operate a vessel in the ocean troll salmon fishery without first obtaining a vessel permit issued pursuant to ORS 508.801 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) to 508.825 (Review of permit denial) .

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws, it is unlawful for a wholesaler, canner or buyer to buy or receive salmon taken in the ocean troll fishery from a vessel for which the permit required by subsection (1) of this section has not been issued.

(3) The permit required by subsection (1) of this section is in addition to and not in lieu of the boat license required by ORS 508.260 (Boat license) . [1979 c.613 §2; 1981 c.365 §1; 2009 c.11 §75]

Source: Section 508.801 — Vessel permit required to engage in fishery; purchase of fish by dealer from individual without permit prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.526 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.526
506.526 Peace officer powers of director, inspectors and deputies
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fish and Wildlife Director or any inspector, deputy fish warden or special deputy fish warden may arrest any person the officer has probable cause to believe is in the act of committing a violation of the commercial fishing laws. Such officers are peace officers of the state for this purpose and may execute all criminal process issued for the arrest or detention of any person complained against for violation of the commercial fishing laws. It is unlawful knowingly or willfully to resist or oppose such officers in the discharge of their duties.

(2) Any officer described in subsection (1) of this section who makes an arrest must report it, together with the disposition of the case, to the director within 30 days after the date of the arrest. Failure so to report subjects the officer to removal from office by the authority that appointed the officer.

(3) The officers described in subsection (1) of this section have all the powers and authority of a peace officer in serving warrants, subpoenas and other legal process in the enforcement of the commercial fishing laws. [1965 c.570 §40; 1973 c.836 §356]

Source: Section 506.526 — Peace officer powers of director, inspectors and deputies; reporting arrests , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.861 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.861
508.861 Lottery system for permit issuance
Status: in_force

The State Department of Fish and Wildlife may establish by rule a lottery system for issuing permits to vessels that do not meet the requirements of ORS 508.849 (Renewal of permit) . The department, by rule, shall determine the number of permits and the criteria for issuance. [1981 c.365 §32; 1989 c.940 §11a; 1995 c.602 §19]

Source: Section 508.861 — Lottery system for permit issuance; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.147 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.147
506.147 Record keeping regarding food fish commerce
Status: reserved

(1) In addition to any other authority under the commercial fishing laws, and except as provided in this subsection, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission may adopt record keeping requirements for a person that engages in taking, landing, buying or selling food fish for commercial purposes or otherwise deals in food fish for commercial purposes. Records that the commission may require under this section include, but need not be limited to, records sufficient to show the source and disposition of food fish and any other information the commission deems necessary for tracing the chain of possession for food fish. The commission may not make record keeping requirements under this section applicable to tribal members exercising the treaty-reserved rights of an Indian tribe.

(2) A person that the commission makes subject to a record keeping requirement under this section shall make the records available for inspection by the commission, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife or the State Department of Agriculture, or by a designee of the commission, State Department of Fish and Wildlife or State Department of Agriculture. The State Department of Agriculture may request copies of, or information from, the records for the purpose of programs under ORS chapter 616 or other food safety law programs administered or enforced by the department. The State Department of Agriculture may, as part of a general pattern of administering and enforcing programs under ORS chapter 616 or other food safety law programs, during normal business hours enter premises where records described in this section are kept.

(3) A person may keep records required by the commission under this section in electronic form and may satisfy a request for inspection of the records by supplying a copy of the records in electronic form to the requester. If the records are not supplied to the requester in electronic form, the person shall allow inspection of the records upon request during normal business hours. [2018 c.104 §2]

Source: Section 506.147 — Record keeping regarding food fish commerce , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.762 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.762
508.762 Review of denial of sea urchin permit renewal or transfer
Status: in_force

(1) A person whose application for renewal or transfer of a permit established pursuant to ORS 508.760 (Sea urchin limited participation) is denied may make written request to the Commercial Fishery Permit Board for review of the denial. The review provided in this subsection is in lieu of any such review by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife or the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. The request shall be in such form and shall contain such information as the board considers appropriate. The request shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $125. Such fee shall apply toward the permit fee of an applicant seeking review who is successful in obtaining a permit.

(2) The board shall review a denial of an application for renewal or request to transfer a permit according to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183. Orders issued by the board are not subject to review by the commission, but may be appealed as provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) to 183.500 (Appeals) .

(3) According to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board may promulgate such rules as it considers necessary to carry out its duties, functions and powers.

(4) The board may delegate to the department its authority to waive requirements for renewal of permits. [1995 c.602 §3; 2009 c.832 §28]

Note: 508.762 (Review of denial of sea urchin permit renewal or transfer) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 508 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 508.762 — Review of denial of sea urchin permit renewal or transfer; fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 507.020 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 507 / Section 507.020
507.020 Oregon-Washington concurrent jurisdiction waters
Status: in_force

The waters over which the States of Oregon and Washington are deemed to have concurrent jurisdiction comprise the waters of the Columbia River and its tributaries, within the confines of the States of Oregon and Washington, where such waters are state boundaries.

Source: Section 507.020 — Oregon-Washington concurrent jurisdiction waters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors507.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.843 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.843
508.843 Use of single delivery license in lieu of permit
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 508.840 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) , an individual who holds a valid scallop fishing permit required by or issued pursuant to the laws of the states of Washington or California may land scallops in this state that were taken in the ocean fishery without the permit required by ORS 508.840 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) if the vessel possesses a single delivery license referred to in ORS 508.285 (License fees) .

(2) This section remains operative only while laws or administrative rules in California and Washington are operative that contain, in substance or effect, provisions similar to the provisions of ORS 508.840 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) (1). [1981 c.365 §26; 1995 c.602 §16; 1999 c.164 §4]

Source: Section 508.843 — Use of single delivery license in lieu of permit; reciprocity of law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.828 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.828
508.828 Single delivery license in lieu of vessel permit
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 508.801 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) to 508.825 (Review of permit denial) , 508.880 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) , 508.883 (Use of single delivery license in lieu of vessel permit) and 508.889 (Issuance of permits limited) to 508.910 (Review of permit denial) , subject to ORS 508.316 (Disqualification from receiving more than one single delivery license) , a vessel not having a permit may in an emergency and with the approval of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife land salmon by purchase of a single delivery license. [1981 c.365 §21; 1999 c.164 §3; 2009 c.11 §76]

Source: Section 508.828 — Single delivery license in lieu of vessel permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.605 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.605
506.605 Naming place of offense in complaint, information or indictment
Status: in_force

In any criminal prosecution under the commercial fishing laws, it is not necessary in the complaint, information or indictment to name the particular waters of the state if they are unknown to the person signing or filing the complaint or information or to the grand jury returning the indictment. It is sufficient if it is stated in such cases in the complaint, information or indictment that the particular waters of the state are to such person, or to the grand jury, unknown. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §44]

Source: Section 506.605 — Naming place of offense in complaint, information or indictment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.306 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.306
506.306 Collecting moneys under commercial fishing laws
Status: in_force

The State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall collect all moneys to be paid to this state for the protection, preservation, propagation and development of the commercial fishing industry and arising under the commercial fishing laws and deposit such moneys in the Commercial Fisheries Fund. [1965 c.570 §29; 1987 c.905 §26; 1991 c.701 §23; 1997 c.545 §1; 2011 c.597 §139]

Source: Section 506.306 — Collecting moneys under commercial fishing laws; deposit into Commercial Fisheries Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.898 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.898
506.898 Tillamook Bay Clam Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall establish a Tillamook Bay Clam Advisory Committee.

(2) The department shall appoint to the committee a balance of persons who take bay clams for commercial purposes, take bay clams for noncommercial purposes, are members of a group that advocates conservation or have another interest in bay clams.

(3) The committee shall make recommendations to the department on:

(a) Adopting rules related to bay clams;

(b) Ensuring the sustainability of the take of bay clams in Tillamook Bay;

(c) Balancing the take of bay clams in Tillamook Bay for commercial purposes with the take of bay clams in Tillamook Bay for noncommercial purposes;

(d) Establishing physical boundaries for, or seasonal restrictions on, the take of bay clams in Tillamook Bay for commercial purposes, to reduce conflicts between persons who take bay clams in Tillamook Bay for commercial purposes and salmon anglers in and around the Ghost Hole fishing area in Tillamook Bay;

(e) Establishing areas in Tillamook Bay that are closed to the take of bay clams for commercial purposes and open to the take of bay clams for noncommercial purposes;

(f) Monitoring the take of bay clams;

(g) Establishing additional restrictions on the annual take of bay clams in intertidal and subtidal areas in Oregon bays;

(h) Limiting the take of bay clams in Oregon bays for commercial purposes; and

(i) Assessing bay clam populations in Oregon bays.

(4) The department shall consider the recommendations of the committee.

(5) The committee shall assist the department in preparing any funding requests related to bay clams.

(6) In addition to the recommendations identified in subsection (3) of this section, the committee may advise the department on other matters related to bay clams. [2019 c.564 §2]

Note: 506.898 (Tillamook Bay Clam Advisory Committee) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 506 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 506.898 — Tillamook Bay Clam Advisory Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 507.040 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 507 / Section 507.040
507.040 Pacific Marine Fisheries Compact
Status: in_force

A compact, in form as in this section fully set forth, shall be in effect when one or both of the States of California and Washington become parties thereto, and the consent of Congress has been granted as required by section 10, Article I, of the Constitution of the United States.

The contracting states do hereby agree as follows:

The purposes of this compact are and shall be to promote the better utilization of fisheries, marine, shell and anadromous, which are of mutual concern, and to develop a joint program of protection and prevention of physical waste of such fisheries in all of those areas of the Pacific Ocean and adjacent waters over which the compacting states jointly or separately now have or may hereafter acquire jurisdiction.

Nothing herein contained shall be construed so as to authorize the compacting states or any of them to limit the production of fish or fish products for the purpose of establishing or fixing the prices thereof or creating and perpetuating a monopoly.

This agreement shall become operative immediately as to those states executing it in the form that is in accordance with the laws of the executing states and the Congress has given its consent.

Each state joining herein shall appoint, as determined by state statutes, one or more representatives to a commission hereby constituted and designated as the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, of whom one shall be the administrative or other officer of the agency of such state charged with the conservation of the fisheries resources to which this compact pertains. This commission shall be invested with the powers and duties set forth herein.

The term of each commissioner of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission shall be four years. A commissioner shall hold office until a successor shall be appointed and qualified but such successor’s term shall expire four years from legal date of expiration of the term of the predecessor. Vacancies occurring in the office of such commissioner from any reason or cause shall be filled for the unexpired term, or a commissioner may be removed from office, as provided by the statutes of the state concerned. Each commissioner may delegate in writing from time to time, to a deputy, the power to be present and participate, including voting as the representative or substitute, at any meeting of or hearing by or other proceeding of the commission.

Voting powers under this compact shall be limited to one vote for each state regardless of the number of representatives.

The duty of the said commission shall be to make inquiry and ascertain from time to time such methods, practices, circumstances and conditions as may be disclosed for bringing about the conservation and the prevention of the depletion and physical waste of the fisheries, marine, shell, and anadromous, in all of those areas of the Pacific Ocean over which the states signatory to this compact jointly or separately now have or may hereafter acquire jurisdiction. The commission shall have power to recommend the coordination of the exercise of the police powers of the several states within their respective jurisdictions and said conservation zones to promote the preservation of those fisheries and their protection against over-fishing, waste, depletion or any abuse whatsoever and to assure a continuing yield from the fisheries resources of the signatory parties hereto.

To that end the commission shall draft and, after consultation with the advisory committee hereinafter authorized, recommend to the Governors and legislative branches of the various signatory states hereto legislation dealing with the conservation of the marine, shell, and anadromous fisheries in all of those areas of the Pacific Ocean over which the signatory states jointly or separately now have or may hereafter acquire jurisdiction. The commission shall, more than one month prior to any regular meeting of the legislative branch in any state signatory hereto, present to the Governor of such state its recommendations relating to enactments by the legislative branch of that state in furthering the intents and purposes of this compact.

The commission shall consult with and advise the pertinent administrative agencies in the signatory states with regard to problems connected with the fisheries and recommend the adoption of such regulations as it deems advisable and which lie within the jurisdiction of such agencies.

The commission shall have power to recommend to the states signatory hereto the stocking of the waters of such states with marine, shell or anadromous fish and fish eggs or joint stocking by some or all of such states and when two or more of the said states shall jointly stock waters the commission shall act as the coordinating agency for such stocking.

The commission shall elect from its number a chairman and a vice chairman and shall appoint and at its pleasure remove or discharge such officers and employees as may be required to carry the provisions of this compact into effect and shall fix and determine their duties, qualifications and compensation. Said commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its business. It may establish and maintain one or more offices for the transaction of its business and may meet at any time or place within the territorial limits of the signatory states but must meet at least once a year.

No action shall be taken by the commission except by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole number of compacting states represented at any meeting. No recommendation shall be made by the commission in regard to any species of fish except by the vote of a majority of the compacting states which have an interest in such species.

The fisheries research agencies of the signatory states shall act in collaboration as the official research agency of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.

An advisory committee to be representative of the commercial fishermen, commercial fishing industry and such other interests of each state as the commission deems advisable shall be established by the commission as soon as practicable for the purpose of advising the commission upon such recommendations as it may desire to make.

Nothing in this compact shall be construed to limit the powers of any state or to repeal or prevent the enactment of any legislation or the enforcement of any requirement by any state imposing additional conditions and restrictions to conserve its fisheries.

Continued absence of representation or of any representative on the commission from any state party hereto, shall be brought to the attention of the Governor thereof.

The States agree to make available annual funds for the support of the Commission on the following basis:

Eighty percent (80%) of the annual budget shall be shared equally by those member States having as a boundary the Pacific Ocean; and five percent (5%) of the annual budget shall be contributed by each other member State; the balance of the annual budget shall be shared by those member States, having as a boundary the Pacific Ocean, in proportion to the primary market value of the products of their commercial fisheries on the basis of the latest five-year catch records.

The annual contribution of each member State shall be figured to the nearest one hundred dollars.

This amended article shall become effective upon its enactment by the States of Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington and upon ratification by Congress by virtue of the authority vested in it under Article I, section 10, of the Constitution of the United States.

This compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each state until renounced by it. Renunciation of this compact must be preceded by sending six months’ notice in writing of intention to withdraw from the compact to the other parties hereto.

The States of Alaska or Hawaii, or any state having rivers or streams tributary to the Pacific Ocean may become a contracting state by enactment of the Pacific Marine Fisheries Compact. Upon admission of any new state to the compact, the purposes of the compact and the duties of the commission shall extend to the development of joint programs for the conservation, protection and prevention of physical waste of fisheries in which the contracting states are mutually concerned and to all waters of the newly admitted state necessary to develop such programs.

This article shall become effective upon its enactment by the States of California, Oregon and Washington and upon ratification by Congress by virtue of the authority vested in it under Article I, section 10, of the Constitution of the United States.

[Amended by 1961 c.481 §1; 1969 c.129 §1; 2009 c.11 §71]

Note: The Pacific Marine Fisheries Compact was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly of Oregon by chapter 131, Oregon Laws 1947 (approved by Governor on March 11, 1947). The compact was enacted into law by the Washington State Legislature by chapter 29, Washington Laws 1947 (approved by Governor on February 20, 1947). The Congress of the United States consented to the compact by Public Law 232, 80th Congress (signed by President on July 24, 1947). In 1990, Congress redesignated the “Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission” as the “Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission” by Public Law 101-627, 101st Congress (signed by President on November 28, 1990).

Source: Section 507.040 — Pacific Marine Fisheries Compact , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors507.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.245 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.245
509.245 Notice to director of use of snagging net
Status: in_force

Any person desiring to operate a snagging net as provided in ORS 509.240 (Snagging nets during closed season allowed) shall, before operating or attempting to so operate such net, obtain from the State Fish and Wildlife Director a snagging permit by forwarding a written request to the office of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission specifically providing:

(1) The particular gillnet drift, fishing ground or other area to be cleared;

(2) The waters in which located;

(3) The mesh size of the snagging net to be used; and

(4) The dates on which or within which the proposed snagging operations will be carried on. In specifying any such dates, no one notice is valid for a period of more than 30 days from the date thereof. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §121]

Source: Section 509.245 — Notice to director of use of snagging net , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.755 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.755
508.755 Membership
Status: in_force

(1) There is established within the State Department of Fish and Wildlife the Commercial Fishery Permit Board. The board shall consist of members appointed by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission as follows:

(a) Three members shall be chosen to represent the Columbia River gillnet salmon fishing industry.

(b) Three members shall be chosen to represent the ocean troll salmon fishing industry.

(c) Three members shall be chosen to represent the ocean pink shrimp fishing industry.

(d) Three members shall be chosen to represent the Yaquina Bay roe-herring fishing industry.

(e) Three members shall be chosen to represent the sea urchin commercial fishery.

(f) Three members shall be chosen to represent the ocean Dungeness crab fishing industry.

(g) Three members shall be chosen to represent the black rockfish and blue rockfish fishing industry and the nearshore fish fishing industry.

(h) Three members shall be chosen to represent developmental fisheries as described in ORS 506.450 (Definitions for ORS 506.450 to 506.465) to 506.465 (Developmental Fisheries Board) .

(i) Three members shall be chosen to represent each restricted participation system or restricted vessel permit system established by rule of the commission under ORS 506.462 (Review of denial of applications) .

(j) Two members shall be chosen to represent the public.

(2) A member of the board shall receive no compensation for services as a member. However, subject to any applicable law regulating travel and other expenses of state officers and employees, a member shall be reimbursed for travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.

(3) The board shall select such officers, for such terms and with such duties and powers, as the board considers necessary for the performance of those offices.

(4) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(5) The board shall meet at such times and places as may be determined by the chairperson or by a majority of the members of the board.

(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of law:

(a) Members of the board representing the Columbia River gillnet salmon fishing industry shall participate in actions of the board only on matters arising under ORS 508.285 (License fees) , 508.470 (When licenses expire) and 508.775 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) to 508.796 (Review of permit denial) .

(b) Members of the board representing the ocean troll salmon fishing industry shall participate in actions of the board only on matters arising under ORS 508.801 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) to 508.825 (Review of permit denial) .

(c) Members of the board representing the ocean pink shrimp fishing industry shall participate in actions of the board only on matters arising under ORS 508.880 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) , 508.883 (Use of single delivery license in lieu of vessel permit) and 508.889 (Issuance of permits limited) to 508.910 (Review of permit denial) .

(d) Members of the board representing the Yaquina Bay roe-herring fishing industry shall participate in actions of the board only on matters arising under ORS 508.765 (Roe-herring limited participation) .

(e) Members of the board representing the sea urchin commercial fishery shall participate in actions of the board only on matters arising under ORS 508.760 (Sea urchin limited participation) .

(f) Members of the board representing the ocean Dungeness crab fishing industry shall participate in actions of the board only on matters arising under ORS 508.921 (Findings) and 508.934 (Permit revocation procedure) .

(g) Members of the board representing the black rockfish and blue rockfish fishing industry and the nearshore fish fishing industry shall participate in actions of the board only on matters arising under ORS 508.947 (Eligibility for permit) , 508.957 (Permit transfer restrictions) or 508.960 (Review of permit denial) .

(h) Members of the board representing developmental fisheries shall participate in actions of the board only on matters arising under ORS 506.450 (Definitions for ORS 506.450 to 506.465) to 506.465 (Developmental Fisheries Board) .

(i) Members of the board representing a restricted participation system or a restricted vessel permit system established by rule of the commission under ORS 506.462 (Review of denial of applications) shall participate in actions of the board only on matters related to that system. [Formerly 508.920; 2003 c.809 §13; 2007 c.95 §3; 2014 c.1 §4]

Source: Section 508.755 — Membership; duties; meetings; expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.945 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.945
508.945 Vessel permit required
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws and except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a person may not operate a vessel for:

(a) Landing black rockfish or blue rockfish in a fishery without a black rockfish and blue rockfish vessel permit issued under ORS 508.947 (Eligibility for permit) ; or

(b) Landing nearshore fish in a fishery without a black rockfish and blue rockfish vessel permit with a nearshore fish endorsement issued under ORS 508.947 (Eligibility for permit) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may prescribe by rule the type of fishing gear that a vessel required to have a permit under this section shall use to land black rockfish, blue rockfish or nearshore fish.

(b) The commission may not prescribe a rule under this subsection that allows a vessel to use:

(A) Diving gear.

(B) Pots, unless a vessel was issued a pot endorsement in the Interim Nearshore Fisheries Plan through the Developmental Fisheries Program enacted by the commission.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws, a wholesaler, canner or buyer may not buy or receive black rockfish, blue rockfish or nearshore fish taken in a fishery from a vessel for which the permit required by this section has not been issued, unless the black rockfish, blue rockfish or nearshore fish were taken pursuant to subsection (4)(a), (b) or (c) of this section.

(4) A person may operate a vessel without a permit required by this section if the person:

(a) For only one landing per day, lands no more than 15 pounds of black rockfish, blue rockfish, nearshore fish or a combination of black rockfish, blue rockfish or nearshore fish and if the black rockfish, blue rockfish and nearshore fish:

(A) Make up 25 percent or less of the total poundage of the landing; and

(B) Are landed with fishing gear that is legal to use in the fishery in which the black rockfish, blue rockfish or nearshore fish are landed;

(b) Operates a vessel in the ocean troll salmon fishery pursuant to ORS 508.801 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) to 508.825 (Review of permit denial) and the person lands black rockfish, blue rockfish or a combination of black rockfish and blue rockfish in the same landing in which the person lands a salmon under the permit required by ORS 508.801 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) to 508.825 (Review of permit denial) . The black rockfish or blue rockfish landed under this paragraph must be landed dead. A person who lands black rockfish and blue rockfish under this paragraph may land up to the greater of:

(A) 30 black rockfish or 30 blue rockfish per landing or a combination of 30 black rockfish and blue rockfish per landing; or

(B) 100 pounds of black rockfish, blue rockfish or a combination of black rockfish and blue rockfish per landing;

(c) Operates a vessel in the west coast groundfish trawl fishery pursuant to federal regulations and lands no more than 1,000 pounds of black rockfish, blue rockfish or a combination of black rockfish and blue rockfish per calendar year and if the black rockfish and blue rockfish:

(A) Make up 25 percent or less of the total poundage of each landing; and

(B) Are landed dead; or

(d) Is a nonprofit aquarium or has contracted with a nonprofit aquarium to land black rockfish, blue rockfish or nearshore fish for the purpose of displaying or conducting research on the black rockfish, blue rockfish or nearshore fish.

(5) Notwithstanding the amounts set forth in subsection (4)(b) of this section, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission may change the amounts of black rockfish, blue rockfish or the combination of black rockfish and blue rockfish allowed to be landed under subsection (4)(b) of this section by rule based on an assessment of the resource. [2003 c.809 §2]

Source: Section 508.945 — Vessel permit required; rules; purchase of black or blue rockfish or nearshore fish from individual without permit prohibited; exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.620 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.620
509.620 Condemning inadequate or nonfunctioning fish passage
Status: in_force

If, in the judgment of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, fish passage is not functioning as intended or is inadequate, as constructed under ORS 509.585 (Fish passage required for artificial obstructions) , the State Fish and Wildlife Commission may condemn the fish passage and order new fish passage installed in accordance with plans and specifications determined by the department. [Amended by 2001 c.923 §10]

Source: Section 509.620 — Condemning inadequate or nonfunctioning fish passage; requiring new fish passage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.808 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.808
508.808 Special renewal and fee provisions
Status: in_force

(1) In order to be able to renew the vessel permit in any subsequent year, an individual is not required to renew the boat license as provided in ORS 508.807 (Renewal of permit) if:

(a) In the year prior to renewal there was not an ocean troll salmon season of more than 20 consecutive days between May 1 and July 31 in the Pacific Fisheries Management Council management area adjacent to the port where the vessel lands fish; and

(b) The vessel landed salmon in only one single Oregon port and no other during the preceding three years in which there was a salmon season of more than 20 consecutive days between May 1 and July 31 in the Pacific Fisheries Management Council management area adjacent to the port.

(2) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife may, upon written request by the purchaser, refund any amount paid for a boat license for a boat that qualifies under the provisions of subsection (1) of this section. [1993 c.227 §§2,3; 1995 c.540 §1]

Source: Section 508.808 — Special renewal and fee provisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.230 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.230
509.230 Possession of fish taken by lawful gear from Pacific Ocean outside Oregon jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the conditions provided in this section and ORS chapter 513, it is unlawful to have in possession any food fish taken in the waters of the Pacific Ocean outside the territorial jurisdiction of this state by means of any fishing gear except as provided by law or rule of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, for:

(a) The purpose of commercially packing, canning or preserving the fish.

(b) The manufacture of fish meal, fish oil or other fish products or by-products.

(c) Sale as fresh fish for general consumption.

(d) Bait.

(2) It is also unlawful to take any salmon for commercial purposes in any of the waters of the Pacific Ocean within the jurisdiction of this state or over which this state has concurrent jurisdiction by means of any fishing gear other than by “troll.” [Amended by 1955 c.178 §1; 1961 c.680 §1; 1965 c.570 §122; 2013 c.672 §3]

Source: Section 509.230 — Possession of fish taken by lawful gear from Pacific Ocean outside Oregon jurisdiction; taking salmon only by troll within Oregon jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.506 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.506
506.506 Intent of ORS 506.511 and 506.516
Status: in_force

It is the intent of ORS 506.511 (State police to enforce commercial fishing laws) and 506.516 (Employment of deputy fish wardens by commission) to permit the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to employ only such deputy fish wardens as are agreed necessary or expedient among the commission, the Governor and the Superintendent of State Police, and that the duties of enforcing criminal provisions of the commercial fishing laws, so far as is economical and practicable, be performed by the Department of State Police. [1965 c.570 §35]

Source: Section 506.506 — Intent of ORS 506.511 and 506.516 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.521 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.521
506.521 Enforcement of commercial fishing laws
Status: in_force

Each member of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, the State Fish and Wildlife Director and every inspector, deputy fish warden, special deputy fish warden, and all peace officers of this state or any political subdivision therein, including police officers commissioned by a university under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) , shall enforce the commercial fishing laws within their respective jurisdictions. In the performance of these duties such officers are subject to the direction and control of the commission or director. [1965 c.570 §39; 2001 c.104 §224; 2011 c.506 §43; 2013 c.180 §47]

Source: Section 506.521 — Enforcement of commercial fishing laws; officers subject to direction and control of commission or director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.455 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.455
506.455 Policy
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State of Oregon to institute a management system for developmental fishery resources that addresses both long term commercial and biological values and that protects the long term sustainability of those resources through planned commercial development when appropriate. [1993 c.765 §116]

Source: Section 506.455 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 507.030 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 507 / Section 507.030
507.030 Modification of Oregon-Washington Columbia River fish compact
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission, on behalf of the State of Oregon, may enter into an agreement with the constituted authority of the State of Washington, to modify the existing agreement with respect to fishing in the waters of the Columbia River and its tributaries, within the confines of the States of Oregon and Washington, where such waters are state boundaries between the States of Oregon and Washington, as approved by the United States Congress on April 8, 1918.

(2) The commission, in entering into any agreement with the constituted authority of the State of Washington, as provided in subsection (1) of this section, may hold a hearing jointly with such constituted authority of the State of Washington within the State of Washington. However, any such joint meeting scheduled in either state shall be held not more than 25 miles from an area of the Columbia River where commercial fishing is permitted. [Amended by 1959 c.321 §1; 1965 c.570 §150; 1971 c.187 §2; 1975 c.545 §14; 1987 c.244 §1]

Source: Section 507.030 — Modification of Oregon-Washington Columbia River fish compact; hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors507.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.445 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.445
508.445 Certificate evidence as to license issuance
Status: in_force

In all prosecutions requiring proof as to the issuance or nonissuance of a license by the State Fish and Wildlife Director under any of the laws of this state, the certificate of the director as to the issuance or nonissuance of the license by the director shall be sufficient proof on that question to establish the fact. This certificate shall be admitted in evidence as to the issuance or nonissuance of the license in any such prosecution.

Source: Section 508.445 — Certificate evidence as to license issuance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.001 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.001
509.001 Definitions
Status: in_force

The definitions prescribed by ORS 506.001 (Contents of commercial fishing laws) to 506.025 (“Unlawful to buy” defined) apply to this chapter. [1965 c.570 §91]

TAKING, POSSESSING, BUYING, SELLING AND TRANSPORTING FOOD FISH

Source: Section 509.001 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.385 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.385
509.385 Exceptions
Status: in_force

ORS 509.355 (Definitions for ORS 509.355 to 509.385) to 509.385 (Exceptions) do not apply to:

(1) Those species of salmon in those areas within the international waters of the Pacific Ocean that are regulated by the Pacific Salmon Commission or by United States laws or rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to such laws.

(2) The use of nets for fishing for or taking salmon for purposes of scientific investigation authorized by the laws of this state. [1957 c.152 §6; 2011 c.9 §70]

Source: Section 509.385 — Exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 511.640 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 511 / Section 511.640
511.640 Sale of oyster lands in Tillamook Bay prohibited
Status: in_force

All the tidelands and lands under the waters of Tillamook Bay in Tillamook County which are located as oyster claims as provided by law, are withdrawn from the lands of this state which may be sold, are designated as oyster lands, and are set aside for the location of artificial oyster claims. However, all such lands are subject to the provisions of ORS 622.210 (Department defined) to 622.300 (Use of fees and taxes) and 622.320 (Plats as private property) . [Amended by 1969 c.675 §6]

Source: Section 511.640 — Sale of oyster lands in Tillamook Bay prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors511.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.485 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.485
508.485 Revocation of license or permit for violation of commercial fishing laws or rules or theft of crab fishing gear
Status: in_force

(1) Except for vessel licenses described in ORS 508.285 (License fees) and 508.470 (When licenses expire) and vessel permits described in ORS 508.775 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) to 508.796 (Review of permit denial) , 508.801 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) to 508.825 (Review of permit denial) , 508.880 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) , 508.883 (Use of single delivery license in lieu of vessel permit) , 508.889 (Issuance of permits limited) to 508.910 (Review of permit denial) and 508.926 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) , the State Fish and Wildlife Commission may, in its discretion, revoke for the remainder of the license or permit year any license or permit issued to a person under the authority of the commission, or the State Fish and Wildlife Director, pursuant to the commercial fishing laws, and in its discretion may refuse the issuance of any license or permit issued under the authority of the commission, or director, pursuant to the commercial fishing laws, during any period not to exceed one year from the date of the license or permit revocation order:

(a) Upon conviction within this state of any person of violation of any of the commercial fishing laws or rules;

(b) Upon receiving notice from the agency that regulates commercial fishing in the State of Washington of the conviction of any person in that state of an offense that was a violation of Columbia River commercial fishing rules adopted pursuant to the Columbia River Compact and that if committed in this state would be grounds for license revocation pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection;

(c) Upon conviction within this state of any person for violation of ORS 498.022 (Purchase, sale, exchange or possession of wildlife or wildlife parts or products) , or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, involving game fish, through the use of a license issued pursuant to the commercial fishing laws; or

(d) Upon conviction within this state of a person for violation of ORS 164.043 (Theft in the third degree) to 164.065 (Theft of lost, mislaid property) when the subject of the theft is commercial fishing crab rings or crab pots, or the crabs taken therefrom.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except for vessel licenses described in ORS 508.285 (License fees) and 508.470 (When licenses expire) and vessel permits described in ORS 508.775 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) to 508.796 (Review of permit denial) , 508.801 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) to 508.825 (Review of permit denial) , 508.880 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) , 508.883 (Use of single delivery license in lieu of vessel permit) , 508.889 (Issuance of permits limited) to 508.910 (Review of permit denial) and 508.926 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) , a court may order the commission to revoke any licenses or permits issued to a person under the authority of the commission, or the director, pursuant to the commercial fishing laws. Such revocations may not exceed a period of two years from the date of the license or permit revocation order. Revocation of licenses and permits is in addition to and not in lieu of other penalties provided by law.

(b) The license and permit revocation provisions of paragraph (a) of this subsection apply to the following persons:

(A) Any person who is convicted of a violation of the commercial fishing laws, or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, or who otherwise fails to comply with the requirements of a citation in connection with any such offense;

(B) Any person who is convicted of a violation of ORS 498.022 (Purchase, sale, exchange or possession of wildlife or wildlife parts or products) , or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, involving game fish, through the use of a license issued pursuant to the commercial fishing laws; or

(C) Any person who is convicted of a violation of ORS 164.043 (Theft in the third degree) to 164.065 (Theft of lost, mislaid property) when the subject of the theft is commercial fishing crab rings or crab pots, or the crabs taken therefrom.

(c) When a court orders the revocation of a license or permit under the provisions of this subsection, the court shall take up any such licenses and permits and forward them, together with a copy of the revocation order, to the commission. Upon receipt thereof, the commission shall cause revocation of the appropriate licenses and permits in accordance with the court order.

(d) Nothing in this subsection requires a court to take additional action, after the conclusion of the sentencing hearing, to secure the licenses or permits if the defendant does not have the license or permit in the defendant’s possession at the time of sentencing.

(3) Any person whose license revocation involves the buying, selling or dealing of food fish is prohibited from engaging in such activity under any license issued by the commission during the period the court orders the revocation. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §74; 1971 c.569 §1; 1977 c.350 §6; 1987 c.213 §4; 1997 c.252 §1; 1999 c.1051 §276; 2009 c.11 §73; 2013 c.164 §1; 2014 c.1 §1]

Source: Section 508.485 — Revocation of license or permit for violation of commercial fishing laws or rules or theft of crab fishing gear , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.160 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.160
509.160 Prohibition on possession, sale, trade or distribution of shark fins
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Shark fin” means the raw or dried fin or tail of a shark.

(b) “Spiny dogfish” means a shark belonging to the family Squalidae in the order Squaliformes that has two spines, one anterior to each dorsal fin, and that does not have an anal fin.

(2) A person may not possess, sell or offer for sale, trade or distribute a shark fin in this state.

(3) This section does not apply to:

(a) A person who possesses, sells or offers for sale, trades or distributes a shark fin from a spiny dogfish that was legally taken or landed under rules adopted by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and in accordance with federal regulations;

(b) A person who holds a license or permit issued by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife under the commercial fishing laws to take a shark and who possesses, sells or offers for sale, trades or distributes a shark fin consistent with the terms of that license or permit; and

(c) A fish processor who holds a license under the commercial fishing laws, who possesses and processes a shark obtained from a person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection and who sells or offers for sale, trades or distributes the shark fin consistent with the terms of the license of that fish processor. [2011 c.371 §2]

Source: Section 509.160 — Prohibition on possession, sale, trade or distribution of shark fins; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.947 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.947
508.947 Eligibility for permit
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife may issue a black rockfish and blue rockfish vessel permit to an owner of a vessel that landed a minimum of 750 pounds of nontrawl caught black rockfish, blue rockfish or nearshore fish in any one calendar year between January 1, 1995, and January 1, 2001, or in the six-month period between January 1, 2001, and July 1, 2001, for delivery to a fish processor licensed pursuant to ORS 508.025 (License required to take, process or deal in fish) .

(2) The department may issue a black rockfish and blue rockfish vessel permit with a nearshore fish endorsement to an owner of a vessel that was issued a permit under the Interim Nearshore Fisheries Plan through the Developmental Fisheries Program.

(3) The department may renew a black rockfish and blue rockfish vessel permit or a black rockfish and blue rockfish vessel permit with a nearshore fish endorsement if the vessel made a minimum of five commercial fish landings during the calendar year prior to the request for renewal for delivery to a fish processor licensed pursuant to ORS 508.025 (License required to take, process or deal in fish) .

(4) Permits issued under this section expire on December 31 of each year or on such date as may be specified by department rule. An owner of a vessel with a permit must submit a renewal application to the department by January 1 of each year or by such date as may be specified by department rule. If the owner of a vessel with a permit does not timely submit a renewal application, the department shall, not more than 30 days after the application was due, send to the owner by certified letter a notice of the failure to submit the renewal application. An owner may submit a late application to renew a permit not more than 90 days after the application was due if the owner pays a $150 late fee in addition to the fee required in ORS 508.949 (Fees) .

(5) In making determinations regarding initial eligibility for and renewal of a permit issued under this section, the department may consider department records and receipts and accounts, contracts and other business records of private parties that the department considers reliable.

(6) Except as provided in ORS 508.955 (Lottery system for permit issuance) , new vessel permits may not be issued under this section after December 30, 2005. [2003 c.809 §3; 2005 c.629 §2; 2007 c.768 §10]

Source: Section 508.947 — Eligibility for permit; renewal; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.867 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.867
508.867 Review of permit denial
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 508.755 (Membership) (6)(b) and (c), an individual whose application for renewal of the permit required by ORS 508.840 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) is denied by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife may make written request to the Commercial Fishery Permit Board for review of the denial. The review provided in this subsection is in lieu of any such review by the department or the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. The request shall be in such form and shall contain such information as the board considers appropriate. The request shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $125. Such fee shall apply toward the permit fee of successful applicants.

(2) In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the board shall review denials of applications for renewal of permits. Orders issued by the board are not subject to review by the commission, but may be appealed as provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) to 183.540 (Reduction of economic impact on small business) . The board may waive requirements for renewal of permits if the board finds that the individual for personal or economic reasons chooses to actively fish the permit vessel in some other ocean fishery or if the board finds that the individual fails to meet the requirements as the result of illness, accident or other circumstances beyond the individual’s control.

(3) In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the board may promulgate such rules as it considers necessary to carry out its duties, functions and powers.

(4) The board may delegate to the department the authority to waive eligibility requirements for renewal of permits. [1981 c.365 §34; 1989 c.940 §11; 1995 c.602 §21; 2009 c.832 §38]

Source: Section 508.867 — Review of permit denial; fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.550 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.550
508.550 Sale of fish from license holder’s boat
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a person who holds a valid Oregon commercial fishing license may sell any species of food fish taken in lawful commercial fishing activity directly from the license holder’s boat, subject to the following conditions:

(1) The person must first obtain from the State Fish and Wildlife Commission an annual limited fish seller permit for such sales, the annual fee for which is:

(a) $100 for resident applicants.

(b) $150 for nonresident applicants.

(2) The commission by rule may limit the number of permits available for any species of food fish.

(3) Prior to making any sale pursuant to this section, the person must notify the commission, in such manner as the commission prescribes, of the estimated number of food fish on board the boat and of the location where the sale is to take place.

(4) Within seven days of making any sale pursuant to this section, the person shall submit to the commission a report thereof, in such form as the commission may prescribe. The person must pay the fees required as prescribed in ORS 508.505 (Additional fees based on value of fish at time of landing) to 508.540 (Failure to keep or submit records or to pay fee) , or in such other manner as the commission by rule may prescribe.

(5) The person may sell food fish from any port and dock location in this state.

(6) If a person fails to comply with subsection (3) of this section, the commission may revoke and thereafter refuse to issue another limited fish seller permit. [1985 c.533 §2; 1987 c.802 §1; 1991 c.701 §11; 1999 c.585 §1; 2009 c.832 §25; 2015 c.779 §35]

Source: Section 508.550 — Sale of fish from license holder’s boat; permit; fee; reports; payment of fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.109 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.109
506.109 Food fish management policy
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State of Oregon that food fish shall be managed to provide the optimum economic, commercial, recreational and aesthetic benefits for present and future generations of the citizens of this state. In furtherance of this policy, the goals of food fish management are:

(1) To maintain all species of food fish at optimum levels in all suitable waters of the state and prevent the extinction of any indigenous species.

(2) To develop and manage the lands and waters of this state in a manner that will optimize the production, utilization and public enjoyment of food fish.

(3) To permit an optimum and equitable utilization of available food fish.

(4) To develop and maintain access to the lands and waters of the state and the food fish resources thereon.

(5) To regulate food fish populations and the utilization and public enjoyment of food fish in a manner that is compatible with other uses of the lands and waters of the state and provides optimum commercial and public recreational benefits.

(6) To preserve the economic contribution of the sports and commercial fishing industries in a manner consistent with sound food fish management practices.

(7) To develop and implement a program for optimizing the return of Oregon food fish for Oregon’s recreational and commercial fisheries. [1975 c.253 §15; 1985 c.529 §2]

Source: Section 506.109 — Food fish management policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.620 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.620
506.620 Inspections by director or agent
Status: in_force

The State Fish and Wildlife Director or authorized agent may enter and inspect all canneries, cold storage houses, packing establishments, business places, boats, fishing gear, and all property used in the taking, processing and packing of food fish, for the purpose of enforcing the commercial fishing laws. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §49]

Source: Section 506.620 — Inspections by director or agent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.904 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.904
508.904 Lottery system for permit issuance
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, if the number of permits renewed under ORS 508.892 (Renewal of permit) falls below 150, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall issue permits by lottery systems for vessels that do not meet such requirements, first among those individuals who landed pink shrimp pursuant to a single delivery license referred to in ORS 508.285 (License fees) , and then among all other individuals making application therefor. However, the number of permits issued pursuant to any such lottery system may not increase the total number of permits issued beyond 150.

(2) The department shall consider a permit transferred to, purchased by or otherwise held by the federal government as a permit renewed under ORS 508.892 (Renewal of permit) . A permit transferred to, purchased by or otherwise held by the federal government is a permit under the limit of 150 permits established by this section. [1979 c.613 §20; 1981 c.365 §7; 1987 c.912 §6; 1989 c.940 §15; 1995 c.602 §25; 2001 c.235 §2]

Source: Section 508.904 — Lottery system for permit issuance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.858 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.858
508.858 Fee
Status: in_force

The annual fee for the vessel permit required by ORS 508.840 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) is:

(1) $125 for resident applicants.

(2) $175 for nonresident applicants. [1981 c.365 §31; 1991 c.701 §14; 2009 c.832 §36; 2011 c.613 §7]

Source: Section 508.858 — Fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.316 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.316
506.316 Payment of commission expenditures
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 506.321 (Acceptance and use of gifts of money and property to commission) , all expenditures of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission pursuant to the commercial fishing laws shall be made from moneys appropriated for the purposes for which such moneys are used, upon claims presented and warrants drawn pursuant to law. [1965 c.570 §30; 1967 c.454 §108]

Source: Section 506.316 — Payment of commission expenditures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.580 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.580
509.580 Definitions for ORS 509.580 to 509.590, 509.600 to 509.645 and 509.910
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 509.580 (Definitions for ORS 509.580 to 509.590, 509.600 to 509.645 and 509.910) to 509.590 (Fish Passage Task Force) , 509.600 (Destroying, injuring or taking fish near fishway) to 509.645 (Filing protest with commission) and 509.910 (Injunction to prevent certain violations) :

(1) “Artificial obstruction” means any dam, diversion, culvert or other human-made device placed in the waters of this state that precludes or prevents the migration of native migratory fish.

(2) “Construction” means:

(a) Original construction;

(b) Major replacement;

(c) Structural modifications that increase storage or diversion capacity; or

(d) For purposes of culverts, installation or replacement of a roadbed or culvert.

(3) “Emergency” means unforeseen circumstances materially related to or affected by an artificial obstruction that, because of adverse impacts to a population of native migratory fish, requires immediate action. The State Fish and Wildlife Director may further define the term “emergency” by rule.

(4) “Fundamental change in permit status” means a change in regulatory approval for the operation of an artificial obstruction where the regulatory agency has discretion to impose additional conditions on the applicant, including but not limited to licensing, relicensing, reauthorization or the granting of new water rights, but not including water right transfers or routine maintenance permits.

(5) “In-proximity” means within the same watershed or water basin and having the highest likelihood of benefiting the native migratory fish populations directly affected by an artificial obstruction.

(6) “Native migratory fish” means those native fish that migrate for their life cycle needs and that are listed in the rules of the State Fish and Wildlife Director.

(7) “Net benefit” means an increase in the overall, in-proximity habitat quality or quantity that is biologically likely to lead to an increased number of native migratory fish after a development action and any subsequent mitigation measures have been completed.

(8) “Oregon Plan” means the guidance statement and framework described in ORS 541.898 (Oregon Plan described) . [2001 c.923 §1]

Note: 509.580 (Definitions for ORS 509.580 to 509.590, 509.600 to 509.645 and 509.910) to 509.590 (Fish Passage Task Force) and 509.595 (Director to report on fish passage rules, adequacy and implementation) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 509 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 509.580 — Definitions for ORS 509.580 to 509.590, 509.600 to 509.645 and 509.910; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.892 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.892
508.892 Renewal of permit
Status: in_force

(1) An individual who obtained the permit required by ORS 508.880 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) for a particular calendar year is eligible to obtain renewal of the permit in a subsequent calendar year upon application and payment of the fees therefor and upon obtaining the annual boat license referred to in ORS 508.285 (License fees) . The permit must be applied for, and the boat license obtained, not later than December 31 of each year or such date as may be established by rule of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife.

(2) An individual who permanently loses the services of a vessel through capsizing, sinking, fire, collision or other catastrophic accident shall remain eligible to obtain a vessel permit for a replacement vessel for two years from the date of loss. [1979 c.613 §16; 1981 c.365 §6; 1985 c.453 §1; 1987 c.912 §8; 1995 c.602 §24; 1999 c.165 §1; 2007 c.768 §9]

Source: Section 508.892 — Renewal of permit; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.530 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.530
508.530 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may make such rules and require such reports to be made as, in its judgment, are necessary to insure the collection and payment of the fee required by ORS 508.505 (Additional fees based on value of fish at time of landing) .

(2) It is unlawful for any person to falsify any of the reports or to violate any of the rules made or required by the commission. [Formerly 508.335; 1991 c.701 §8]

Source: Section 508.530 — Rules; reports; violation or falsification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.840 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.840
508.840 Vessel permit required to engage in fishery
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws, it is unlawful for an individual to operate a vessel in the ocean scallop fishery without first obtaining a vessel permit issued pursuant to ORS 508.840 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) to 508.867 (Review of permit denial) .

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws, it is unlawful for a wholesaler, canner or buyer to buy or receive scallops taken in the ocean fishery from a vessel for which the permit required by subsection (1) of this section has not been issued.

(3) The permit required by subsection (1) of this section is in addition to and not in lieu of the boat license required by ORS 508.260 (Boat license) . [1981 c.365 §25]

Source: Section 508.840 — Vessel permit required to engage in fishery; purchase of scallops by dealer from individual without permit prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.955 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.955
508.955 Lottery system for permit issuance
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may establish by rule a lottery for issuing permits to vessels under ORS 508.947 (Eligibility for permit) .

(2) A vessel may qualify for the lottery if the vessel:

(a) Has a boat license issued pursuant to ORS 508.260 (Boat license) for the current year; and

(b) Had a boat license issued pursuant to ORS 508.260 (Boat license) for the previous year.

(3) Based on an assessment of the resource, the commission may:

(a) Suspend the lottery for up to two years; and

(b) Renew a suspension of the lottery every two years.

(4) The commission shall establish by rule a threshold number of permits below which the department shall issue permits through the lottery. [2003 c.809 §7]

Source: Section 508.955 — Lottery system for permit issuance; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.600 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.600
509.600 Destroying, injuring or taking fish near fishway
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not willfully or knowingly destroy, injure or take fish within 600 feet of any fishway, except as permitted by subsection (2) of this section. Actions that violate this section include, but are not limited to:

(a) Hindering, annoying or disturbing fish entering, passing through, resting in or leaving such fishway, or obstructing the passage of fish through the fishway at any time or in any manner.

(b) Placing anything in the fishway.

(c) Using any fishing gear within 600 feet of the fishway.

(d) Taking fish at any time anywhere within 600 feet of the fishway.

(e) Doing any injury to the fishway.

(2) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may by rule or by issuance of permits authorize the taking of fish within 600 feet of any fishway. [1965 c.570 §104; 1973 c.723 §122; 1981 c.646 §6; 2001 c.923 §8]

Source: Section 509.600 — Destroying, injuring or taking fish near fishway; permits to take fish , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.475 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.475
508.475 Failure to renew license for fixed fishing gear constitutes abandonment
Status: in_force

The failure to renew the license, or make application therefor, for any location for a fixed fishing gear in any of the waters of this state, on January 1 of any year, constitutes abandonment of the location. However, any licensee entering the Armed Forces of the United States during any period which would qualify the licensee as a veteran, as defined in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) , is not deemed to have abandoned such location or gear so licensed, either by reason of absence from the location during such service or by failure to renew the license as required. Such licensee may file application for renewal of the license at any time following the date of release from the Armed Forces of the United States, until January 1 of the following year, and shall have preference over other persons therefor. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §72; 2009 c.41 §21]

Source: Section 508.475 — Failure to renew license for fixed fishing gear constitutes abandonment; exception for Armed Forces , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.326 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.326
508.326 Commercial Fisheries Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Commercial Fisheries Fund is created in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Except as provided in ORS 506.690 (Seizure, forfeiture and disposition of fish unlawfully taken) , all moneys in the Commercial Fisheries Fund are appropriated continuously to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission for the administration and enforcement of the commercial fishing laws and for the management, propagation, research, habitat improvement and other activities that protect, maintain or enhance the food fish resource of this state. Interest earned on moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 508.949 (Fees) , all moneys collected pursuant to ORS 508.505 (Additional fees based on value of fish at time of landing) to 508.550 (Sale of fish from license holder’s boat) for fish species taken pursuant to developmental fishery activities referred to in ORS 506.460 (Developmental fishery species harvest programs) shall be credited to a separate account in the Commercial Fisheries Fund. Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section or ORS 506.306 (Collecting moneys under commercial fishing laws) , 25 percent of such moneys shall be expended for general fish management purposes and 75 percent of such moneys shall be expended to pay the expenses of developmental fishery activities pursuant to ORS 506.460 (Developmental fishery species harvest programs) . [1991 c.701 §21; 1993 c.765 §119; 1999 c.1013 §2; 2003 c.809 §14]

ISSUANCE, APPLICATION, CONTENTS, WHERE VALID, TRANSFERRING, TERM, LOCATION ABANDONMENT

Source: Section 508.326 — Commercial Fisheries Fund; uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.045 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.045
508.045 Exemption of retail fish dealers
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 508.025 (License required to take, process or deal in fish) and 508.035 (Separate licenses required for certain fishing gear and activities) , no license is required to handle or deal in food fish and shellfish for human consumption as a retail fish dealer. [1965 c.570 §63; 1969 c.172 §2; 1971 c.540 §5]

Source: Section 508.045 — Exemption of retail fish dealers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.540 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.540
506.540 Payment of rewards
Status: in_force

The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may offer and authorize payment of rewards for the arrest and conviction of any person who has violated any of the commercial fishing laws, but no reward of more than $100 shall be offered or paid for any one arrest or conviction. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §48]

Source: Section 506.540 — Payment of rewards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.995 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.995
506.995 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “gain” means the amount of money and the value of any property derived from the violation.

(2) In addition to any other sanction imposed by law, if a person derives a gain of at least $5,000 from violating any commercial fishing law or rule promulgated pursuant to such laws, the person shall be subject to a civil penalty that is equal to twice the amount of the gain.

(3) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed pursuant to ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(4) Any civil penalty received by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife under this section shall be deposited in the Commercial Fisheries Fund. [1999 c.672 §2]

Source: Section 506.995 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.793 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.793
508.793 Permit transfer restrictions
Status: in_force

(1) The vessel permit required by ORS 508.775 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) is transferable:

(a) To a replacement vessel of the permit holder.

(b) To the purchaser of the vessel when the vessel is sold.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, upon request of a permit holder, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife may authorize transfer of a permit to a replacement vessel owned by an individual other than the permit holder. However, any transfer of a permit away from a vessel without the written consent of each person holding a security interest in such vessel is void.

(3) A fee of $100 shall be charged for each transfer of a vessel permit under this section. [1979 c.679 §9; 1981 c.365 §14; 2009 c.832 §31]

Source: Section 508.793 — Permit transfer restrictions; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.116 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.116
508.116 Permit to take animals living intertidally on bottom
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Fish and Wildlife Director may issue to any person a permit to take animals living intertidally on the bottom.

(b) The annual fee for a resident permit issued under this section is $125.

(c) The annual fee for a nonresident permit issued under this section is $175.

(2) It is unlawful to take animals living intertidally on the bottom for commercial purposes by a permit issued under subsection (1) of this section without first having obtained a license under ORS 508.035 (Separate licenses required for certain fishing gear and activities) . [1965 c.570 §64b; 2009 c.832 §20; 2015 c.779 §32]

Source: Section 508.116 — Permit to take animals living intertidally on bottom; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.375 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.375
509.375 Transporting or possessing salmon unlawfully taken by net in certain waters prohibited
Status: in_force

No person shall transport through the waters of this state wherein net fishing for salmon is prohibited or have in possession anywhere within this state any salmon which were taken by any type of net within the international waters of the Pacific Ocean or within the territorial waters of this state or of another state, territory or country wherein such fishing is prohibited and which are not accompanied by a certificate issued under the authority of this state or of another state, territory or country showing that such salmon were lawfully taken. [1957 c.152 §4]

Source: Section 509.375 — Transporting or possessing salmon unlawfully taken by net in certain waters prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.787 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.787
508.787 Permit revocation procedure
Status: in_force

The Commercial Fishery Permit Board may revoke and refuse subsequent issuance of a permit required by ORS 508.775 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) in the manner provided in ORS 508.485 (Revocation of license or permit for violation of commercial fishing laws or rules or theft of crab fishing gear) (1) and 508.490 (Refusal to issue license or permit pursuant to commercial fishing laws within two years after revocation) . [1979 c.679 §6; 2013 c.164 §2]

Source: Section 508.787 — Permit revocation procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 511.516 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 511 / Section 511.516
511.516 Taking shad for commercial purposes from Coos River prohibited
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to take shad from the waters of the Coos River or any of its tributaries for commercial purposes. [1983 c.34 §2]

Source: Section 511.516 — Taking shad for commercial purposes from Coos River prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors511.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.450 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.450
508.450 Contents of license
Status: in_force

Each license issued under ORS 508.406 (Director or agent to issue and renew licenses) shall be numbered and dated by the State Fish and Wildlife Director or an authorized agent and contain the site or address where the appliance or business is located and the name of the person to whom the license is granted. [Amended by 1957 c.132 §1; 1963 c.196 §6]

Source: Section 508.450 — Contents of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.490 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.490
508.490 Refusal to issue license or permit pursuant to commercial fishing laws within two years after revocation
Status: in_force

Except for vessel licenses described in ORS 508.260 (Boat license) , 508.285 (License fees) and 508.470 (When licenses expire) and vessel permits described in ORS 508.775 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) to 508.796 (Review of permit denial) , 508.801 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) to 508.825 (Review of permit denial) , 508.880 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) , 508.883 (Use of single delivery license in lieu of vessel permit) , 508.889 (Issuance of permits limited) to 508.910 (Review of permit denial) and 508.926 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) , the State Fish and Wildlife Commission may, in its discretion, refuse the issuance of any license or permit issued under the authority of the commission, or the State Fish and Wildlife Director, pursuant to the commercial fishing laws, during any period not to exceed two years from the date of the license or permit revocation order:

(1) Upon conviction within this state of any person of violation of any of the commercial fishing laws or rules after the person has once been convicted and penalized under ORS 508.485 (Revocation of license or permit for violation of commercial fishing laws or rules or theft of crab fishing gear) ; or

(2) Upon receiving notice from the agency that regulates commercial fishing in the State of Washington of the conviction of any person in that state of an offense that was a violation of Columbia River commercial fishing rules adopted pursuant to the Columbia River Compact and that if committed in this state would be grounds for refusal to issue a license or permit pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §75; 1977 c.350 §7; 1987 c.213 §5; 2009 c.11 §74; 2013 c.164 §6; 2014 c.1 §3]

Source: Section 508.490 — Refusal to issue license or permit pursuant to commercial fishing laws within two years after revocation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.934 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.934
508.934 Permit revocation procedure
Status: in_force

The Commercial Fishery Permit Board may revoke and refuse subsequent issuance of a vessel permit required by ORS 508.926 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) in the manner provided in ORS 508.485 (Revocation of license or permit for violation of commercial fishing laws or rules or theft of crab fishing gear) (1) and 508.490 (Refusal to issue license or permit pursuant to commercial fishing laws within two years after revocation) . [2014 c.1 §2]

Note: 508.934 (Permit revocation procedure) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 508 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 508.934 — Permit revocation procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.883 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.883
508.883 Use of single delivery license in lieu of vessel permit
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 508.880 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) , an individual who holds valid commercial fishing permits required by or issued pursuant to the laws of the states of Washington or California to take pink shrimp may land pink shrimp in this state that were taken in the ocean pink shrimp fishery without the permit required by ORS 508.880 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) if the vessel possesses a single delivery license referred to in ORS 508.285 (License fees) . However, a single delivery license may be used to land pink shrimp only once in a 12-month period as established by rule of the State Fish and Wildlife Director.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall apply to a vessel registered under the laws of another state only while laws or administrative rules are operative in that state that contain, in substance or effect, provisions similar to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section. [1979 c.613 §14; 1987 c.912 §9; 1995 c.602 §22; 1999 c.164 §5]

Source: Section 508.883 — Use of single delivery license in lieu of vessel permit; reciprocity of law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.231 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.231
506.231 Public report of fish hatchery activities
Status: in_force

The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall prepare and make available to the public upon request monthly reports of fish hatchery operations. Information in the report shall include, but is not limited to:

(1) The location of each state facility at which salmon eggs were taken and the number of eggs taken.

(2) The number and destination of salmon eggs transferred from one state facility to another.

(3) The number of salmon eggs to be reared at each state facility.

(4) The number of salmon eggs sold from each state facility to any person granted a permit pursuant to ORS 508.700 (Permits for salmon hatcheries) to 508.745 (Disposition of moneys received under ORS 508.700 to 508.745) .

(5) The number of salmon eggs from state facilities allocated for volunteer salmonid improvement program activities.

(6) The location and circumstances of each mortality incident involving 10,000 or more salmon eggs at a state facility. [1981 c.646 §3]

Source: Section 506.231 — Public report of fish hatchery activities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.889 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.889
508.889 Issuance of permits limited
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 508.904 (Lottery system for permit issuance) , no new vessel permits shall be issued. [1979 c.613 §15; 1989 c.940 §12; 1995 c.602 §23]

Source: Section 508.889 — Issuance of permits limited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.560 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.560
506.560 Nonliability of peace officers enforcing commercial fishing laws
Status: in_force

The officers described in ORS 506.521 (Enforcement of commercial fishing laws) shall not suffer civil or criminal liability for any arrest, seizure or search as provided under the commercial fishing laws. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §52]

Source: Section 506.560 — Nonliability of peace officers enforcing commercial fishing laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.025 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.025
508.025 License required to take, process or deal in fish
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person, without first procuring a license from the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, to:

(a) Take food fish in any of the waters of this state for commercial purposes or land food fish in this state for commercial purposes.

(b) Buy, sell or otherwise deal in food fish for commercial purposes.

(c) Process or can food fish for commercial purposes.

(2) In a prosecution under this section, it is no defense that a person did take the person’s own food fish for commercial purposes. [1965 c.570 §60]

Source: Section 508.025 — License required to take, process or deal in fish , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.941 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.941
508.941 Review of eligibility determinations
Status: in_force

(1) The system established under ORS 508.921 (Findings) shall include any other provisions for participation that the State Fish and Wildlife Commission considers appropriate.

(2) Any determination by the commission regarding the eligibility of a vessel to participate in the ocean Dungeness crab commercial fishery or to transfer participation rights is subject to review by the Commercial Fishery Permit Board, in accordance with ORS chapter 183. The board may waive the eligibility requirements contained in ORS 508.931 (Eligibility for permit) if the board finds that the individual fails to meet the requirements as the result of illness, fire, sinking, accident or other circumstances beyond the individual’s control. In making a determination of eligibility under this section, the board shall consider the applicant’s history of participation in the Oregon ocean Dungeness crab fishery. If a vessel for which application is made is owned by a person who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States and the person establishes that a service-related disability prevented the person from lawfully landing crab in two seasons during the prescribed time period, there is a rebuttable presumption in favor of issuing an illness waiver for one of the two seasons of lawfully landing crab in Oregon required under ORS 508.931 (Eligibility for permit) so as to require the landing of crab in only one season during the prescribed time period. The rebuttable presumption created by this subsection may be overcome only by clear and convincing evidence that the service-related disability of the person did not prevent the person from lawfully landing crab in two seasons during the prescribed time period. Orders issued by the board are not subject to review by the commission, but may be appealed as provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) to 183.540 (Reduction of economic impact on small business) .

(3) A commercial fishing vessel that holds a valid Washington or California permit to fish for ocean Dungeness crab shall be eligible to participate in the Oregon ocean Dungeness crab fishery provided there is reciprocal statutory authority in Washington or California that provides for equal access for vessels holding Oregon ocean Dungeness crab permits to Washington or California coastal waters and Washington waters of the Columbia River. If such reciprocal statutory authority exists, a vessel licensed by Washington or California is eligible to participate in accordance with rules that establish reciprocal border agreements that recognize traditional fishing patterns.

(4) The annual fee to participate in the ocean Dungeness crab fishery is:

(a) $200 for resident applicants.

(b) $250 for nonresident applicants. [1995 c.484 §6; 1997 c.837 §9; 2009 c.832 §43; 2011 c.613 §9; 2015 c.779 §40]

Source: Section 508.941 — Review of eligibility determinations; reciprocity with other states; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.991 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.991
506.991 Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by this section or other law, violation of any provision of the commercial fishing laws, or of any rule adopted by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission in carrying out the commercial fishing laws, is a Class A misdemeanor if the offense is committed with a culpable mental state.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by this section or other law, violation of any provision of the commercial fishing laws, or of any rule adopted by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission in carrying out the commercial fishing laws, is a Class A violation if the offense is committed without a culpable mental state.

(3) In lieu of the fine provided in ORS 161.635 (Fines for misdemeanors) , and in addition to the imprisonment provided in ORS 161.615 (Maximum terms of imprisonment for misdemeanors) , any violation of subsection (1) of this section is punishable as follows:

(a) For the first conviction, a fine not to exceed $2,500.

(b) For the second conviction within a 10-year period, a fine not to exceed $4,000.

(c) For the third conviction within a 10-year period, a fine not to exceed $10,000.

(d) For the fourth and subsequent convictions within a 10-year period, a fine not to exceed $25,000.

(4) Violation of any provision of ORS 509.011 (Prohibited activities during closed season) that occurs more than 12 hours prior to or more than 12 hours subsequent to a season established under ORS 506.129 (Establishing seasons, amounts and manner of taking food fish) by the commission for the lawful taking of food fish when the total value of the food fish is $200 or more is a Class C felony.

(5) In addition to the penalties of this section and notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 506.690 (Seizure, forfeiture and disposition of fish unlawfully taken) , all fish or sexual products therefrom taken by or in the possession of any person sentenced under this section shall be seized and confiscated, condemned, and sold.

(6) As used in this section, “culpable mental state” has the meaning given that term in ORS 161.085 (Definitions with respect to culpability) . [1965 c.570 §56; 1975 c.517 §1; 1977 c.242 §4; 1977 c.353 §2; 1983 c.364 §2; 1993 c.699 §28; 1999 c.1051 §314; 2013 c.164 §7]

Source: Section 506.991 — Criminal penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.926 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.926
508.926 Vessel permit required to engage in fishery
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws, it is unlawful for an individual to operate a vessel in the ocean Dungeness crab fishery without first obtaining a vessel permit issued pursuant to ORS 508.931 (Eligibility for permit) or 508.941 (Review of eligibility determinations) .

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws, it is unlawful for a wholesaler, canner or buyer to buy or receive ocean Dungeness crab taken in the ocean fishery from a vessel for which the permit required by subsection (1) of this section has not been issued.

(3) The permit required by subsection (1) of this section is in addition to and not in lieu of the boat license required by ORS 508.260 (Boat license) . [1995 c.484 §3]

Source: Section 508.926 — Vessel permit required to engage in fishery; purchase of crab by dealer from individual without permit prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.852 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.852
508.852 Considerations in determining eligibility for permit
Status: in_force

In making determinations regarding renewal of the permits required by ORS 508.840 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) , the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Commercial Fishery Permit Board may consider as evidence of permit qualifications or requirements department records and such receipts, accounts, contracts and other business records of private parties as the department or the board considers reliable evidence of the qualifications or requirements in question. [1981 c.365 §29; 1989 c.940 §10]

Source: Section 508.852 — Considerations in determining eligibility for permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.800 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.800
506.800 Names for marketing certain fish and shellfish
Status: in_force

In order to obtain uniform names to be used for the marketing of fish:

(1) The common names Pacific red snapper, Pacific snapper, Oregon red snapper, Oregon snapper, red snapper and snapper may be used as alternate names for the purpose of marketing the following fish:

(a) Widow rockfish (Sebastes entomelas).

(b) Yellowtail rockfish (Sebastes flavidus).

(c) Chilipepper (Sebastes goodei).

(d) Cowcod (Sebastes levis).

(e) Black rockfish (Sebastes melanops).

(f) Vermillion rockfish (Sebastes miniatus).

(g) Speckled rockfish (Sebastes ovalis).

(h) Bocaccio (Sebastes paucispinnis).

(i) Canary rockfish (Sebastes pinniger).

(j) Yelloweye rockfish (Sebastes ruberrimus).

(k) Bank rockfish (Sebastes rufus).

(L) Olive rockfish (Sebastes serranoides).

(2) The common names butterfish and black cod may be used as alternate names for purposes of marketing sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria).

(3) The common names Pacific ocean shrimp, Pacific shrimp, pink shrimp and Oregon shrimp may be used as alternate names for the purpose of marketing Pandalus jordani (shrimp). [1979 c.457 §2]

Source: Section 506.800 — Names for marketing certain fish and shellfish , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.211 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.211
506.211 Acquisition of fish, eggs and larvae for certain purposes
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission may acquire by gift or purchase, and may acquire by capture or otherwise in this state, any fish, eggs or larvae thereof for propagation, experimental or scientific purposes.

(2) The commission or any other person authorized by it who takes salmon eggs from the waters of the Rogue River for the purpose of supplying the various hatcheries of this state, shall return at least 40 percent of the fish hatched from the eggs to the Rogue River. [1965 c.570 §28]

Source: Section 506.211 — Acquisition of fish, eggs and larvae for certain purposes; returning salmon to Rogue River , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.690 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.690
506.690 Seizure, forfeiture and disposition of fish unlawfully taken
Status: in_force

(1) All fish taken by or in the possession of any person in violation of the commercial fishing laws or the rules of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall be seized by any member of the commission or any officer described in ORS 506.521 (Enforcement of commercial fishing laws) .

(2) Any fish seized under the provisions of subsection (1) of this section may be disposed of, sold, preserved or used for food purposes, under the rules of the commission, to prevent loss or spoilage. At the time the court passes sentence in the criminal prosecution for violation of the commercial fishing laws, the court may order that any fish seized under subsection (1) of this section or the proceeds from the sale of such fish shall be forfeited. Any moneys derived from the sale of any forfeited fish shall be deposited in the Commercial Fisheries Fund.

(3) If the fish seized under subsection (1) of this section are not subsequently forfeited, the commission shall pay to the person from whom the fish were seized an amount equal to the fair market value, as established by rule pursuant to ORS 506.720 (Suit for damages) , of the fish at the time of seizure.

(4) The commission shall approve the amount to be paid under subsection (3) of this section, and the claim shall be paid from the Commercial Fisheries Fund in the manner provided by law for the payment of claims against the state. There is appropriated continuously from the Commercial Fisheries Fund an amount equal to the amounts approved by the commission under this subsection. [Formerly 506.602; 1975 c.253 §27; 1977 c.652 §4; 1999 c.1013 §1; 1999 c.1051 §275; 2023 c.166 §1]

Source: Section 506.690 — Seizure, forfeiture and disposition of fish unlawfully taken , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.025 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.025
509.025 Selling or transporting food fish taken by angling
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to sell within this state, or transport out of this state for the purpose of sale, food fish taken from any waters of this state by means of angling. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §94; subsection (2) enacted as 1965 c.570 §107; 1977 c.242 §6]

Source: Section 509.025 — Selling or transporting food fish taken by angling , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 511.625 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 511 / Section 511.625
511.625 Natural and artificial oyster beds in Netarts Bay
Status: in_force

That portion of Netarts Bay, in Tillamook County, lying south of the quarter section line running east and west through the center of section 19, in township 2 south, range 10 west of the Willamette Meridian, is designated as natural oyster beds. That portion of Netarts Bay lying north of such quarter section line is designated and set apart for artificial plantations of oysters. [Amended by 1969 c.675 §5]

Source: Section 511.625 — Natural and artificial oyster beds in Netarts Bay , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors511.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.518 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.518
506.518 Appointment of special deputy fish wardens
Status: in_force

The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may appoint special deputy fish wardens who shall serve without compensation except for what the commission may allow for special services. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §38]

Source: Section 506.518 — Appointment of special deputy fish wardens , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.895 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.895
506.895 Person aiding in commercial fishing law violation punishable as principal
Status: in_force

Any person who counsels, aids or assists in any violation of the commercial fishing laws shall incur the penalties provided for the person guilty of such violation. [1981 c.365 §18]

Source: Section 506.895 — Person aiding in commercial fishing law violation punishable as principal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 511.611 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 511 / Section 511.611
511.611 Taking shad and sturgeon for commercial purposes in Netarts Bay prohibited
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to take shad and sturgeon in Netarts Bay for commercial purposes. [1965 c.570 §146]

Source: Section 511.611 — Taking shad and sturgeon for commercial purposes in Netarts Bay prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors511.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.125 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.125
509.125 Placing substances in water to drive fish from closed areas
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to place or cause to be placed in any stream of this state where anadromous or food fish run or exist, within the distance from any dam, fishway or object in which the taking of any anadromous or food fish by means other than angling is prohibited by law, any blood or offal of fish, or any other substance, matter or contrivance that will frighten or drive anadromous or food fish, or with intent to drive or frighten, out of that part of the waters of any stream in which it is unlawful to take such fish. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §111]

Source: Section 509.125 — Placing substances in water to drive fish from closed areas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.220 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.220
506.220 Erecting markers of closed waters
Status: in_force

Whenever deadlines are established on any of the waters of this state, either by legislative enactment or by order of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, the commission shall, within a reasonable time, erect suitable monuments or markers in the water or on the banks of the water designating the closed portion of the water. It is unlawful to remove, destroy, alter or mutilate any of these monuments or markers. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §27]

Source: Section 506.220 — Erecting markers of closed waters; interference with markers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.921 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.921
508.921 Findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that the Oregon ocean Dungeness crab fishery is overcapitalized. This overcapitalization has led to economic destabilization of the ocean Dungeness crab industry and the coastal communities relying on the crab harvest and can cause excessive harvesting pressure on Oregon’s ocean Dungeness crab resources. Since the state legislatures of Washington and California have enacted programs restricting participation in the ocean Dungeness crab fishery, the possibility of increased effort in Oregon coastal waters by displaced vessels is increased. Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws, in order to promote the economic well-being of the Oregon ocean Dungeness crab industry and the coastal communities relying on the harvest, to protect the livelihood of participants in the Oregon ocean Dungeness crab fishery who have historically and continuously participated in the ocean Dungeness crab fishery and to prevent a concentration of fishing effort, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission by rule shall establish a system for restricting participation in the Oregon ocean Dungeness crab fishery. [1995 c.484 §2]

Source: Section 508.921 — Findings; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.285 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.285
508.285 License fees
Status: in_force

(1) The fee for each license required by this chapter is as follows:

(a) Resident albacore tuna landing license for boats that do not hold a valid commercial fishing license from Oregon or another state, $250.

(b) Nonresident albacore tuna landing license for boats that do not hold a valid commercial fishing license from Oregon or another state, $300.

(c) Albacore tuna landing license for boats that hold a valid commercial fishing license from another state and do not hold a valid commercial fishing license from Oregon, $25.

(d) Resident boat license for a vessel less than 50 feet in length, $350.

(e) Nonresident boat license for a vessel less than 50 feet in length, $400.

(f) Resident boat license for a vessel 50 feet in length or more, $400.

(g) Nonresident boat license for a vessel 50 feet in length or more, $450.

(h) Resident commercial fishing license, $100.

(i) Nonresident commercial fishing license, $150.

(j) Commercial fishing license for resident persons 18 years of age or younger, $30.

(k) Resident commercial bait fishing license, $125.

(L) Nonresident commercial bait fishing license, $175.

(m) Fish buyer license, $275.

(n) Fish bait dealer license, $125.

(o) Food fish canner license, $500.

(p) Shellfish canner license, $500.

(q) Resident single delivery license, $125.

(r) Nonresident single delivery license, $175.

(s) Wholesale fish dealer license, $500.

(2) As used in this section, “resident” means a person who has resided in this state at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to the date of making application for a license. [1965 c.570 §82; 1969 c.172 §3; 1971 c.540 §7; 1973 c.768 §14; 1975 c.756 §2; 1977 c.245 §3; 1979 c.679 §11; 1991 c.701 §1; 1999 c.59 §163; 2005 c.629 §1; 2009 c.832 §22; 2011 c.613 §2; 2015 c.779 §33]

Source: Section 508.285 — License fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.725 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.725
508.725 Released fish as state property
Status: in_force

(1) All fish released under ORS 508.700 (Permits for salmon hatcheries) to 508.745 (Disposition of moneys received under ORS 508.700 to 508.745) during the time they are in the wild will be the property of the state and may be taken under angling or commercial fishing laws of this state until they return to the private hatchery.

(2) In carrying out the provisions of ORS 496.162 (Establishing seasons, amounts and manner of taking wildlife) or 506.129 (Establishing seasons, amounts and manner of taking food fish) , the State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall not consider evidence of or argument regarding the prospect of adverse economic impact on the activities of hatcheries for which permits have been issued unless the commission determines that it is necessary in order to comply with the policies set forth in ORS 496.012 (Wildlife policy) or 506.109 (Food fish management policy) . [1971 c.203 §4; 1979 c.335 §1]

Source: Section 508.725 — Released fish as state property; consideration by commission of adverse economic impact on hatcheries , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.142 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.142
506.142 Authority of Fish Division
Status: in_force

The Fish Division established pursuant to ORS 496.124 (Fish Division) shall be responsible for the management of all fish and other marine life over which the State Fish and Wildlife Commission has regulatory jurisdiction. [1975 c.253 §18]

Source: Section 506.142 — Authority of Fish Division , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.745 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.745
508.745 Disposition of moneys received under ORS 508.700 to 508.745
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission under ORS 508.700 (Permits for salmon hatcheries) to 508.745 (Disposition of moneys received under ORS 508.700 to 508.745) except those under ORS 508.735 (Application of chapter to taking and sale of salmon) shall be paid over to the State Treasurer to be held in a suspense account established under ORS 293.445 (Definition for ORS 293.445 to 293.460) . After the payment of costs of administration incurred by the commission in carrying out the provisions of ORS 508.700 (Permits for salmon hatcheries) to 508.745 (Disposition of moneys received under ORS 508.700 to 508.745) , that portion of the balance of the moneys in this suspense account as of the end of each fiscal year shall be deposited to the General Fund for general governmental purposes. [1971 c.203 §11]

Source: Section 508.745 — Disposition of moneys received under ORS 508.700 to 508.745 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.931 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.931
508.931 Eligibility for permit
Status: in_force

(1) The system established under ORS 508.921 (Findings) shall provide initial eligibility for vessels to participate in the ocean Dungeness crab fishery seasons established by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, beginning on December 1, 1995, with a transferable ocean Dungeness crab permit only if:

(a) The vessel for which application is made was continuously licensed pursuant to ORS 508.260 (Boat license) for the calendar years 1991 through 1994, and was used in the ocean Dungeness crab fishery to lawfully land into Oregon ports at least 500 pounds of ocean Dungeness crab in each of two crab fishing seasons between December 1, 1988, and December 31, 1994;

(b) The vessel for which application is made was under construction between December 1, 1988, and August 14, 1991, for the purpose of ocean Dungeness crab fishing in waters of this state, and the vessel lawfully landed into Oregon ports at least 500 pounds of ocean Dungeness crab in each of two crab fishing seasons between December 1, 1988, and December 31, 1994, and was licensed as an Oregon vessel from the date of completion;

(c) The vessel for which application is made was used in the ocean Dungeness crab fishery to lawfully land into Oregon ports at least 500 pounds of ocean Dungeness crab in each of two crab fishing seasons between December 1, 1991, and December 31, 1994, and is owned by a person who, prior to December 31, 1994, sold a vessel that was used prior to sale in the ocean Dungeness crab fishery to lawfully land into Oregon ports at least 500 pounds of ocean Dungeness crab in each of two crab fishing seasons between December 1, 1988, and December 31, 1994, and who, as a condition of the sale, retained the sold vessel’s commercial fishing rights to fish for ocean Dungeness crab in the ocean waters of Oregon;

(d) The vessel for which application is made was continuously licensed pursuant to ORS 508.260 (Boat license) for the calendar years 1991 through 1994, was used in the ocean Dungeness crab fishery to lawfully land into Oregon ports at least 10,000 pounds of ocean Dungeness crab in one crab fishing season between December 1, 1988, and December 31, 1994, and the owner of the vessel on December 31, 1994, demonstrates possession of one or more vessel licenses described in ORS 508.260 (Boat license) in each of 10 separate years during the period December 1, 1980, to December 31, 1994; or

(e) The vessel for which application is made was licensed pursuant to ORS 508.260 (Boat license) during 1994, is 26 feet or less in length and was used in the ocean Dungeness crab fishery to lawfully land into Oregon ports at least 100 pounds of ocean Dungeness crab in at least one crab fishing season between December 1, 1988, and December 31, 1994.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Crab fishing season” is the time period from December 1 of one year through August 14 of the next year.

(b) “Owner” includes any ownership interest in a vessel, including interests arising from partnership or corporation. [1995 c.484 §4]

Source: Section 508.931 — Eligibility for permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.240 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.240
509.240 Snagging nets during closed season allowed
Status: in_force

It is lawful to operate or use a net consisting of a single nylon or cotton web of a mesh not less than 14 inches, taut measure, hung or attached to not to exceed two lead lines combined and used as a single line and a single cork line, in any of the waters of this state, during any season or period closed to commercial fishing by law or by rule of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, for the purpose of clearing away or removing snags or similar obstructions from gillnet drifts and other suitable or desirable fishing areas. [Amended by 1961 c.370 §1; 1965 c.570 §120]

Source: Section 509.240 — Snagging nets during closed season allowed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 513.030 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 513 / Section 513.030
513.030 Inspection of means of handling fish and fish products
Status: in_force

Any member, assistant or employee of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, or duly authorized officer of the state, may enter any canning, packing, preserving or reduction plant or place of business where fish or other fish products are packed, preserved, manufactured, bought or sold, or board and inspect any fishing boat, barge, lighter or tender, receptacle or vehicle, containing fish, for the purpose of examining any fish or fish products and to ascertain the amount of fish received, or kind and amount of fish products packed or manufactured and the number and size of containers or cans for fish products purchased, received, used or on hand.

Source: Section 513.030 — Inspection of means of handling fish and fish products , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors513.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.031 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.031
506.031 Effect of wildlife laws on commercial fishing laws
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in the wildlife laws of this state affects the lawful operation of any fishing gear or the lawful taking of any food fish under the commercial fishing laws.

(2) The commercial fishing laws apply to food fish except as otherwise provided in ORS 506.045 (Fishing rights of treaty Indians not affected) and 506.050 (Federal and state fish cultural operations and scientific investigations) , and shall be enforced regardless of any conflicting provisions in the wildlife laws of this state. No act lawfully done under the commercial fishing laws is unlawful in the event that such act conflicts with any provision of the wildlife laws of this state. [1965 c.570 §7; 1975 c.545 §10; 1977 c.242 §2]

Source: Section 506.031 — Effect of wildlife laws on commercial fishing laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.201 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.201
506.201 Powers of commission in regard to real property
Status: in_force

The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may:

(1) Acquire by purchase, lease, gift, agreement or donation, real property, or any right or interest therein, including any easement or right of access, necessary:

(a) To construct or maintain fish hatcheries, fishways or research facilities;

(b) To remove logjams; or

(c) Otherwise to carry out the duties imposed on the commission by law.

(2) Acquire by exercise of the power of eminent domain any easement or right of access necessary to construct or maintain fishways or remove logjams. Proceedings instituted by the commission under this subsection shall be conducted in accordance with ORS chapter 35.

(3) Lease, dispose of or grant easements upon any property owned by the state and used for the protection, propagation or preservation of food fish, which is found to be of no further use or value to the state. The commission shall turn over the proceeds arising from such disposition to the State Treasurer to be credited to the General Fund. [1965 c.570 §16; 1971 c.741 §34]

Source: Section 506.201 — Powers of commission in regard to real property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.510 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.510
508.510 Place where fish caught is immaterial
Status: in_force

(1) The fee provided for in ORS 508.505 (Additional fees based on value of fish at time of landing) shall be paid irrespective of where the fish were caught. However, the fees shall not be paid on any food fish or shellfish brought into this state after having been landed:

(a) In another state, territory or possession of the United States, and upon or in regard to which a tax or fee has been levied and collected in the other state, territory or possession; or

(b) In another country.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 508.505 (Additional fees based on value of fish at time of landing) , there shall be paid a fee of one percent of the value of all food fish or shellfish brought into this state after having been landed in another state, territory or possession of the United States, and upon or in regard to which a tax or fee has not been levied and collected in the other state, territory or possession. [Formerly 508.320; 1991 c.701 §4]

Source: Section 508.510 — Place where fish caught is immaterial; exceptions; special fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.500 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.500
508.500 Alteration, false application and multiple possession of licenses prohibited
Status: in_force

No person shall:

(1) Alter, borrow or loan to any other person any license or permit issued by the department.

(2) In applying for a license or permit issued by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife knowingly make any false statement of any information required by the application regarding the person in whose name the license or permit is to be issued.

(3) Possess any license or permit that has been altered, borrowed or loaned or for which any false statements were knowingly made in applying therefor. [1981 c.365 §20]

Source: Section 508.500 — Alteration, false application and multiple possession of licenses prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.943 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.943
508.943 Requirements related to removal of crab pots
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “crab fishing season” has the meaning given that term in ORS 508.931 (Eligibility for permit) .

(2) A person may not leave a crab pot used as part of the ocean Dungeness crab fishery in the waters of this state more than 15 days after the closure of the crab fishing season.

(3) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may issue permits to persons for the removal of crab pots left in violation of subsection (2) of this section:

(a) Regardless of whether the person who removes the crab pot originally set the crab pot; and

(b) If the permit holder also holds a boat license issued pursuant to ORS 508.260 (Boat license) .

(4) By rule the commission:

(a) Shall establish provisions related to the disposition of the crab pots by the permit holder who removes the crab pots.

(b) May restrict the removal of crab pots to specific geographic areas.

(5) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife may exempt certain owners of crab pots from the requirements of subsection (2) of this section. If the department exempts certain owners under this subsection, the department must notify the holders of permits issued under subsection (3) of this section.

(6) The provisions of ORS 98.005 (Rights and duties of finder of money or goods) , 98.015 (Liability of noncomplying finder) , 98.025 (Rights of owner) and 98.302 (Definitions for ORS 98.302 to 98.436) to 98.436 (Short title) do not apply to crab pots removed under the provisions of this section. [2013 c.142 §2]

Source: Section 508.943 — Requirements related to removal of crab pots; exemptions; permits for removal; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.810 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.810
508.810 Considerations in determining eligibility for permit
Status: in_force

In making determinations regarding renewal of the permits required by ORS 508.801 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) , the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Commercial Fishery Permit Board may consider as evidence of permit qualifications or requirements department records and such receipts, accounts, contracts and other business records of private parties as the department or the board considers reliable evidence of the qualifications or requirements in question. [1979 c.613 §5; 1989 c.940 §7]

Source: Section 508.810 — Considerations in determining eligibility for permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.115 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.115
509.115 Placing in waters fish harmful to food fish
Status: in_force

It is unlawful, without written authority from the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, to place in any of the waters of this state any species or variety of fish whatsoever which are inimical to or destructive of food fish. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §105]

Source: Section 509.115 — Placing in waters fish harmful to food fish , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.516 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.516
506.516 Employment of deputy fish wardens by commission
Status: in_force

The State Fish and Wildlife Commission, with the approval of the Governor and the Superintendent of State Police, may employ deputy fish wardens to the extent necessary or expedient. [1965 c.570 §37]

Source: Section 506.516 — Employment of deputy fish wardens by commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.235 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.235
508.235 Commercial fishing license
Status: in_force

(1) A commercial fishing license must be obtained by each individual who, for commercial purposes:

(a) Takes or assists in the taking of any food fish from the waters or land of this state;

(b) Operates or assists in the operation of any boat or fishing gear for the taking of food fish in the waters of this state; or

(c) Lands food fish from the waters of the Pacific Ocean at any point in this state.

(2) A commercial fishing license must be in the possession of the licensee, when engaged in the taking or landing of commercial fish, and is required in addition to any other license under this chapter.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or ORS 508.035 (Separate licenses required for certain fishing gear and activities) , upon application of the holder of a boat license, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall issue to the applicant in the name of the boat, one commercial fishing license for each individual who assists the holder of the boat license in the taking of fish for commercial purposes. Notwithstanding ORS 508.465 (Licenses nontransferable) , licenses issued pursuant to this subsection are transferable to all individuals who assist in the taking of fish for commercial purposes on the boat for which the licenses are issued. Notwithstanding ORS 508.285 (License fees) , the fee for the license issued pursuant to this subsection in the name of a boat:

(a) With a resident boat license is $125 for each individual.

(b) With a nonresident boat license is $175 for each individual. [1965 c.570 §77; 1993 c.501 §1; 2009 c.832 §21; 2011 c.613 §1]

Source: Section 508.235 — Commercial fishing license; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.531 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.531
506.531 Arrests, searches and seizures made on Sunday
Status: in_force

The arrests, searches and seizures provided for in the commercial fishing laws may be made on Sunday. In this event the persons arrested shall be taken before any justice of the peace or judge having jurisdiction, who shall bind over the persons arrested to appear and be proceeded against as soon as may be on a week day following the arrest. [1965 c.570 §41]

Source: Section 506.531 — Arrests, searches and seizures made on Sunday , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.951 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.951
508.951 Black Rockfish, Blue Rockfish and Nearshore Species Research Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a Black Rockfish, Blue Rockfish and Nearshore Species Research Account in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest on moneys in the account shall be credited to the account.

(2) The account shall consist of moneys deposited into the account by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife from fees collected for the value of black rockfish, blue rockfish or nearshore fish at the point of landing pursuant to ORS 508.505 (Additional fees based on value of fish at time of landing) (1)(b) and black rockfish and blue rockfish vessel permit fees and late fees collected under ORS 508.947 (Eligibility for permit) and 508.949 (Fees) . The moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife for gathering and analyzing data and conducting research on the black rockfish and blue rockfish fishery and the nearshore species fishery. [2003 c.809 §5]

Source: Section 508.951 — Black Rockfish, Blue Rockfish and Nearshore Species Research Account; sources; uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.105 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.105
509.105 Possession, importation or transportation of food fish unlawfully taken in other state
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to possess, import into this state or transport within this state any food fish which have been unlawfully taken or transported under the laws of another state. [Amended by 1957 c.291 §1; 1965 c.570 §108]

Source: Section 509.105 — Possession, importation or transportation of food fish unlawfully taken in other state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.450 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.450
506.450 Definitions for ORS 506.450 to 506.465
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 506.450 (Definitions for ORS 506.450 to 506.465) to 506.465 (Developmental Fisheries Board) , “developmental fishery” means activity for the development of commercial taking of an underutilized food fish species. The State Fish and Wildlife Commission by rule shall determine those species of food fish that are underutilized. [1993 c.765 §115]

Source: Section 506.450 — Definitions for ORS 506.450 to 506.465; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.913 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.913
508.913 Issuance of permits for vessels engaged in groundfish fishery
Status: in_force

(1) The Commercial Fishery Permit Board is authorized to receive applications and issue ocean pink shrimp vessel permits for 1982 to trawl vessel owners for those vessels that did not qualify for or receive an ocean pink shrimp permit in 1980, if the board finds that the vessel has been actively engaged in Oregon’s groundfish fishing since January 1, 1974, or entered that fishery subsequent to January 1, 1974, but prior to July 1, 1979, and has continued to be actively engaged in that Oregon fishery.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, without the prior approval of the Commercial Fishery Permit Board, an ocean pink shrimp vessel permit acquired pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may not be transferred to another vessel until the vessel for which the permit was issued has been used in the ocean pink shrimp fishery for two or more calendar years. [1981 c.365 §22]

Source: Section 508.913 — Issuance of permits for vessels engaged in groundfish fishery; permit transfer restriction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.316 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.316
508.316 Disqualification from receiving more than one single delivery license
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 508.843 (Use of single delivery license in lieu of permit) and 508.883 (Use of single delivery license in lieu of vessel permit) , the State Fish and Wildlife Director shall not issue a boat more than one single delivery license under ORS 508.285 (License fees) during a 12-month period as established by rule of the director. For purposes of this section, the disqualification from receiving additional single delivery licenses shall apply to a boat without regard to ownership or changes in ownership. [1999 c.164 §2]

Source: Section 508.316 — Disqualification from receiving more than one single delivery license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.855 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.855
508.855 Permit revocation procedure
Status: in_force

The Commercial Fishery Permit Board may revoke and refuse subsequent issuance of a permit required by ORS 508.840 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) in the manner provided in ORS 508.485 (Revocation of license or permit for violation of commercial fishing laws or rules or theft of crab fishing gear) (1) and 508.490 (Refusal to issue license or permit pursuant to commercial fishing laws within two years after revocation) . [1981 c.365 §30; 2013 c.164 §4]

Source: Section 508.855 — Permit revocation procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.760 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.760
508.760 Sea urchin limited participation
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws, in order to provide a sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus, S. purpuratus and S. droebachiensis) commercial fishery with optimum profits to those engaged in the fishery and to prevent a concentration of fishing effort that would deplete the resource, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, by rule, shall establish a system for limiting participation in the sea urchin commercial fishery. Any such system may include, but is not limited to, provisions on the following matters:

(a) Establishment of criteria for initial entry into fishery participation and for annual qualification for participation thereafter.

(b) Establishment of terms and conditions for transferring participation rights.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The annual fee to participate in the sea urchin fishery is:

(A) $125 for resident applicants.

(B) $175 for nonresident applicants.

(b) A fee of $100 shall be charged for each transfer of participation rights under this section. [1987 c.374 §2; 1991 c.701 §12; 1995 c.602 §2; 2009 c.832 §27; 2011 c.613 §3; 2015 c.779 §36]

Source: Section 508.760 — Sea urchin limited participation; terms; conditions; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.505 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.505
509.505 Placing in water matter injurious to shellfish
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person, municipal corporation, political subdivision or governmental agency to deposit or allow to escape into, or cause or permit to be deposited or escape into any public waters of this state, any substance of any kind which will or shall in any manner injuriously affect the life, growth or flavor of shellfish in or under such waters. [Formerly 509.460]

Source: Section 509.505 — Placing in water matter injurious to shellfish , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.804 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.804
508.804 Prohibition on issuance of permits
Status: in_force

No new vessel permits shall be issued in the ocean troll salmon fishery after March 5, 2012. [1979 c.613 §3; 1989 c.940 §6; 1995 c.602 §9; 2012 c.17 §1]

Source: Section 508.804 — Prohibition on issuance of permits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.610 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.610
506.610 When possession prima facie evidence of taking fish unlawfully
Status: in_force

(1) The possession or custody of food fish on, near, adjacent to or in the vicinity of any waters of this state, during the closed season on such waters, is prima facie evidence that such fish were unlawfully taken during the closed season on such waters.

(2) In all cases where such possession or custody by accused persons on, near, adjacent to or in the vicinity of any of such closed waters is proven, the burden of proof is shifted to the persons found having such possession or custody, to establish that the fish were lawfully taken during an open season and from waters from which it was at such time lawful to take such fish. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §45]

Source: Section 506.610 — When possession prima facie evidence of taking fish unlawfully , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.213 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.213
506.213 Coho and chinook salmon hatchery on Oregon coast
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall cause to be commenced and shall supervise the construction of a fish hatchery on the Oregon coast for the purpose of rearing coho and chinook salmon. The location for the site of the hatchery shall be at the discretion of the commission. Selection of the site shall be based upon the most recent research data available to the commission.

(2) The hatchery constructed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be maintained and operated by the commission. [1967 c.360 §§1,4]

Source: Section 506.213 — Coho and chinook salmon hatchery on Oregon coast , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.765 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.765
508.765 Roe-herring limited participation
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws, in order to provide a roe-herring commercial fishery with optimum profits to those engaged in the fishery and to prevent a concentration of fishing effort that would deplete the resource, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, by rule, shall establish a system for limiting participation in the roe-herring commercial fishing. Any such system may include, but is not limited to, provisions on the following matters:

(a) Establishment of criteria for initial entry into fishery participation and for annual qualification for participation thereafter.

(b) Establishment of terms and conditions for transferring participation rights.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The annual fee to participate in the roe-herring fishery is:

(A) $125 for resident applicants.

(B) $175 for nonresident applicants.

(b) A fee of $100 shall be charged for each transfer of participation rights under this section.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A denial by the commission of an application for renewal of any permit or transfer of any permit established under this section shall be subject to review by the Commercial Fishery Permit Board upon written request of the applicant. The review provided under this subsection shall be in lieu of any such review by the commission or the State Department of Fish and Wildlife.

(b) Request for review under this subsection shall be on such forms and contain such information as the board shall determine. Requests for review shall be accompanied by a $125 fee, which fee shall apply toward any applicable permit fees resulting from an order of the board in favor of the requesting applicant.

(4) Orders issued by the board are not subject to review by the commission but may be appealed as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(5) According to the provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board shall adopt such rules as it determines necessary to carry out its duties, functions and powers. [Formerly 508.800; 1991 c.701 §13; 1995 c.602 §4; 2009 c.832 §29; 2011 c.613 §4]

Source: Section 508.765 — Roe-herring limited participation; terms; conditions; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.936 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.936
508.936 Permit transfer restrictions
Status: in_force

(1) The system established under ORS 508.921 (Findings) shall include provisions to make the vessel ocean Dungeness crab permit required by ORS 508.926 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) transferable:

(a) To another vessel; or

(b) To the purchaser of the vessel when the vessel is sold.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the vessel to which a permit is transferred may not be:

(a) More than 10 feet longer than the vessel from which the permit is transferred; or

(b) More than 99 feet in length.

(3) A permit that is transferred to a vessel that is more than 10 feet shorter than the vessel for which the permit was held on January 1, 2013, may subsequently be transferred to a vessel of a length equal to or less than the length of the vessel for which the permit was held on January 1, 2013.

(4) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a permit issued to a vessel:

(a) Under ORS 508.931 (Eligibility for permit) (1)(e) shall be transferred only to a vessel that is 26 feet or less in length.

(b) May not be transferred to a vessel that is more than 10 feet longer than the vessel for which the permit was held on January 1, 2006. However, the Commercial Fishery Permit Board may waive the length restriction in this paragraph if the board finds that strict adherence to the length restriction would create undue hardship, as that term is defined by rule by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, for the individual seeking transfer of the permit.

(5) Transfer of a permit under this section is subject to the approval of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife according to such rules as the State Fish and Wildlife Commission may adopt. Any transfer of a permit from a vessel without the written consent of each person holding a security interest in the vessel is void.

(6) For purposes of this section, the length of a vessel shall be determined by the manufacturer’s specification of overall length, United States Coast Guard documentation stating overall length or a survey of overall length by a certified marine surveyor, as the State Fish and Wildlife Commission by rule shall establish.

(7) A fee of $100 shall be charged for each transfer of a vessel permit under this section. [1995 c.484 §5; 2005 c.629 §3; 2009 c.832 §42; 2014 c.1 §5]

Source: Section 508.936 — Permit transfer restrictions; rules; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.122 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.122
509.122 Definitions for ORS 509.125 to 509.155
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 509.125 (Placing substances in water to drive fish from closed areas) to 509.155 (Possession of fish taken by explosives or harmful substance justifies arrest) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Explosives” means any explosive substances whatever, including but not limited to powder, dynamite and nitroglycerine.

(2) “Substance deleterious to fish” includes but is not limited to any drug, powder, chemical, medicated bait, gas, cocculus indicus or extract therefrom, inimical to fish. [1965 c.570 §110]

Source: Section 509.122 — Definitions for ORS 509.125 to 509.155 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.154 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.154
506.154 Duties of director
Status: in_force

The State Fish and Wildlife Director shall:

(1) Be responsible to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission for the administration and enforcement of the commercial fishing laws.

(2) Be responsible for the collection, application and dissemination of information pertinent to the management of food fish resources and to the regulation of the uses of such resources. [1975 c.253 §19]

Source: Section 506.154 — Duties of director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.630 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.630
509.630 Power of department to establish fish passage in natural stream obstructions
Status: in_force

The State Department of Fish and Wildlife may determine or ascertain by inspection of any natural obstruction whether it would be advisable to construct fish passage over or around such natural obstruction. If it is deemed advisable the State Fish and Wildlife Commission may construct fish passage that provides adequate passage for native migratory fish in the waters of this state inhabited by native migratory fish. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §134; 2001 c.923 §12]

Source: Section 509.630 — Power of department to establish fish passage in natural stream obstructions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 511.016 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 511 / Section 511.016
511.016 Taking striped bass prohibited
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to take striped bass for commercial purposes from any of the waters of this state. [1973 c.500 §2; 1975 c.416 §1]

Source: Section 511.016 — Taking striped bass prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors511.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.625 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.625
509.625 Power of department to inspect artificial obstructions and have fish passage constructed or remove obstruction
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife may determine or ascertain by inspection of any artificial obstruction whether it would be advisable to construct fish passage, or order the construction pursuant to ORS 509.585 (Fish passage required for artificial obstructions) of fish passage, at the artificial obstruction. Without affecting other remedies to enforce the requirement to install fish passage, if the State Fish and Wildlife Commission determines that an emergency exists, the commission may order the construction, pursuant to ORS 509.585 (Fish passage required for artificial obstructions) , of fish passage in the waters of this state inhabited by native migratory fish as deemed adequate to provide passage for native migratory fish.

(2) Where fish passage has previously been constructed with or without the approval of the commission and has proved useless or inadequate for the purposes for which it is intended, the commission may improve or rebuild such fish passage. However, such construction or reconstruction shall not interfere with the prime purpose of the artificial obstruction. This subsection may not be construed to require the improvement or rebuilding of fish passage by the commission.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission may order a person owning or operating an artificial obstruction on the priority list created pursuant to ORS 509.585 (Fish passage required for artificial obstructions) who has been issued a water right, owners of lawfully installed culverts or owners of other lawfully installed obstructions to install fish passage or to provide alternatives to fish passage if the commission can arrange for nonowner or nonoperator funding of at least 60 percent of the cost.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the commission may order installation of fish passage or alternatives to fish passage without regard to funding sources:

(A) If the person owning or operating the artificial obstruction is already subject to an obligation to install fish passage or to provide alternatives to fish passage under ORS 509.585 (Fish passage required for artificial obstructions) ;

(B) If the commission declares an emergency under this section; or

(C) If the person owning or operating the artificial obstruction has not been issued a water right or if the artificial obstruction has been otherwise unlawfully installed.

(4) If a person who owns or operates an artificial obstruction and who is required to provide fish passage under ORS 509.585 (Fish passage required for artificial obstructions) fails to provide fish passage in the manner and time required by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the commission may remove, replace or repair the artificial obstruction or any parts of the obstruction at the expense of the owner or operator. [Amended by 1955 c.707 §53; 1963 c.232 §1; 1965 c.570 §133; 2001 c.923 §11]

Source: Section 509.625 — Power of department to inspect artificial obstructions and have fish passage constructed or remove obstruction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.214 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.214
506.214 Hatchery Construction Fund
Status: in_force

The Hatchery Construction Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Hatchery Construction Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife. The fund shall consist of any moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly and moneys received by the department for the purposes established in this section in the form of gifts, grants, bequests, endowments or donations. Moneys in the fund may be expended only to improve, upgrade or replace current coastal hatchery facilities in order to incorporate new technologies. [2015 c.734 §2; 2017 c.120 §2]

Note: 506.214 (Hatchery Construction Fund) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 506 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 506.214 — Hatchery Construction Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.040 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.040
508.040 Unlawful to knowingly buy or receive fish from unlicensed person
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for a wholesaler, canner or buyer to buy or receive food fish from a person who the wholesaler, canner or buyer does not have reasonable cause to believe is licensed as required under ORS 508.035 (Separate licenses required for certain fishing gear and activities) , unless such person is exempt from the requirements of ORS 508.035 (Separate licenses required for certain fishing gear and activities) . [1965 c.570 §62a]

Source: Section 508.040 — Unlawful to knowingly buy or receive fish from unlicensed person , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 511.306 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 511 / Section 511.306
511.306 Taking food fish for commercial purposes in certain Curry County waters prohibited
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to take any food fish for commercial purposes from the following waters in Curry County:

(1) Floras Creek.

(2) Sixes River.

(3) Elk River.

(4) Euchre Creek.

(5) Hunters Creek.

(6) Pistol River.

(7) Chetco River.

(8) Winchuk River. [1965 c.570 §142]

COOS, DOUGLAS AND LANE COUNTY AREAS

Source: Section 511.306 — Taking food fish for commercial purposes in certain Curry County waters prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors511.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.910 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.910
508.910 Review of permit denial
Status: in_force

(1) An individual whose application for renewal of the permit required by ORS 508.880 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) is denied by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife may make written request to the Commercial Fishery Permit Board for review of the denial. The review provided in this subsection is in lieu of any such review by the department or the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. The request shall be in such form and shall contain such information as the board considers appropriate. The request shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $125. Such fee shall apply toward the permit fee of successful applicants.

(2) In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the board shall review denials of applications for renewal of permits. Orders issued by the board are not subject to review by the commission, but may be appealed as provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) to 183.540 (Reduction of economic impact on small business) . The board may waive requirements for renewal of permits if the board finds that the individual fails to meet the requirements as the result of illness, accident or other circumstances beyond the individual’s control.

(3) In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the board may promulgate such rules as it considers necessary to carry out its duties, functions and powers.

(4) The board may delegate to the department its authority to waive requirements for renewal of permits. [1979 c.613 §22; 1981 c.365 §9; 1989 c.940 §14; 1995 c.602 §27; 1999 c.165 §3; 2009 c.832 §41]

Source: Section 508.910 — Review of permit denial; fee; rules; limitation on transfer of certain permits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.515 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.515
509.515 Landing or possession of krill prohibited
Status: in_force

A person who holds a license or permit issued under the commercial fishing laws may not possess or land any species of euphausiids, commonly known as krill, or take euphausiids from any waters of the Pacific Ocean over which this state has jurisdiction, including the area outside the territorial jurisdiction of this state but within the part of the exclusive economic zone of the United States represented by a straight line extension of the boundaries of the state drawn seaward a distance of 200 nautical miles. [2003 c.809 §18]

FISH PASSAGE; FISHWAYS; SCREENING DEVICES; HATCHERIES NEAR DAMS

Source: Section 509.515 — Landing or possession of krill prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.288 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.288
508.288 Commercial fishing permit surcharges
Status: in_force

In addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law, the issuer of each of the following permits shall charge and collect the following surcharges each time the permit is issued:

(1) Ocean Troll Salmon Fishery permit issued under ORS 508.816 (Fee) , $65.

(2) Columbia River Gillnet Fishery permit issued under ORS 508.790 (Fee) , $74. [1989 c.512 §6; 1991 c.184 §2; 1997 c.8 §10; 2003 c.643 §2; 2009 c.765 §3; 2019 c.458 §5]

Source: Section 508.288 — Commercial fishing permit surcharges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 511.806 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 511 / Section 511.806
511.806 Taking salmon, shad, striped bass or sturgeon for commercial purposes in Willamette River prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful in the waters of the Willamette River or any of its tributaries or sloughs to take salmon, shad, striped bass or sturgeon for commercial purposes.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, it shall be lawful to take shad for commercial purposes in the Willamette Slough from the Gilbert Lake farm dock to the mouth of the Willamette Slough. [1965 c.570 §141]

Source: Section 511.806 — Taking salmon, shad, striped bass or sturgeon for commercial purposes in Willamette River prohibited; taking shad for commercial purposes in Willamette Slough restricted , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors511.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.813 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.813
508.813 Permit revocation procedure
Status: in_force

The Commercial Fishery Permit Board may revoke and refuse subsequent issuance of a permit required by ORS 508.801 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) in the manner provided in ORS 508.485 (Revocation of license or permit for violation of commercial fishing laws or rules or theft of crab fishing gear) (1) and 508.490 (Refusal to issue license or permit pursuant to commercial fishing laws within two years after revocation) . [1979 c.613 §6; 2013 c.164 §3]

Source: Section 508.813 — Permit revocation procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.740 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.740
508.740 Authority under ORS 508.700 to 508.745
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in ORS 508.700 (Permits for salmon hatcheries) to 508.745 (Disposition of moneys received under ORS 508.700 to 508.745) is intended to give the permittee any equity in any of the waters or fish of the state.

(2) Nothing in ORS 508.700 (Permits for salmon hatcheries) to 508.745 (Disposition of moneys received under ORS 508.700 to 508.745) shall imply an intent to permit commercial fishing in any rivers south of the mouth of the Columbia River except as provided in ORS 508.715 (Conditions of permits) (5). [1971 c.203 §§9,10; 1989 c.817 §3]

Source: Section 508.740 — Authority under ORS 508.700 to 508.745 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.124 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.124
508.124 Northern pikeminnow fishing derby license
Status: in_force

(1) An organizer of a fishing derby may apply for and obtain from the State Fish and Wildlife Commission a fishing derby license to take northern pikeminnow and to sell, for charitable fund-raising purposes, northern pikeminnow taken during the duration of the derby. A fee may not be charged for the license.

(2) Upon receipt of an application for a fishing derby license, the commission shall review the application and issue a fishing derby license if the commission determines that the fishing derby will comply with the rules of the commission related to the protection of native fish species, including northern pikeminnow, and will be conducted in a manner that minimizes impacts on sensitive populations or habitats, except that the commission may issue no more than two fishing derby licenses per year for a given body of water.

(3) A fishing derby for which a fishing derby license has been obtained under this section may have a duration of no longer than three days.

(4) An organizer of a fishing derby is required to obtain a separate fishing derby license for each fishing derby.

(5) The commission may adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section. Notwithstanding ORS 508.025 (License required to take, process or deal in fish) , 508.030 (License required for fishing gear) , 508.035 (Separate licenses required for certain fishing gear and activities) , 508.235 (Commercial fishing license) , 508.260 (Boat license) , 508.505 (Additional fees based on value of fish at time of landing) and 508.535 (Keeping record of food fish received and bought) , rules adopted by the commission may provide that separate licenses under the commercial fishing laws are not required for an organizer or a person to participate in a fishing derby for which the organizer holds a fishing derby license issued under this section.

(6) This section is not intended to and may not be interpreted to exempt an organizer or a person participating in a fishing derby from any applicable licensing requirements under the wildlife laws. [2015 c.590 §1]

Note: 508.124 (Northern pikeminnow fishing derby license) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 508 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 508.124 — Northern pikeminnow fishing derby license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.241 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.241
506.241 Commercial fishing vessel fleet reduction program
Status: in_force

The State Fish and Wildlife Commission, by rule, may prescribe a commercial fishing vessel fleet reduction program that complies with the federal Salmon and Steelhead Conservation and Enhancement Act of 1980. [1981 c.365 §38]

COMMERCIAL FISH MONEYS; RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES

Source: Section 506.241 — Commercial fishing vessel fleet reduction program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.737 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.737
508.737 Policy for marketing of salmon products
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State of Oregon that all holders of permits issued pursuant to ORS 508.700 (Permits for salmon hatcheries) to 508.745 (Disposition of moneys received under ORS 508.700 to 508.745) are encouraged to market salmon products obtained pursuant to permit activities in such manner as to promote the development and growth of locally based industries and to provide the maximum benefit to the economy of this state. [1979 c.556 §7]

Source: Section 508.737 — Policy for marketing of salmon products , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.031 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.031
509.031 Rainbow trout as game fish
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be the policy of the State of Oregon that rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, including steelhead trout are game fish, and shall be managed to provide recreational angling for the people and to protect wild native stocks. Recognizing that rainbow trout are sometimes intermingled with food fish, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall regulate to minimize the incidental catch of rainbow trout that may be taken under subsection (2) of this section by commercial fishing gear, including but not limited to regulations as to season, gear and area.

(2) Any rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, including steelhead trout taken as an incidental catch, by any person fishing commercially shall be returned immediately to the water and shall not be bought or sold within the state.

(3) Nothing in this section is intended to affect Indian fishing rights as granted by federal treaties. [1975 c.1 §2 (enacted in lieu of 509.030); 1987 c.199 §1; 1991 c.47 §1]

Source: Section 509.031 — Rainbow trout as game fish; return to water of incidental commercial catch , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.075 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.075
509.075 Packing or selling food fish unfit for human consumption
Status: in_force

If the State Fish and Wildlife Commission or its authorized representatives finds that food fish about to be processed, packed, canned, preserved in ice or sold in the open market are unfit for human consumption, it or they shall notify the packer or possessor of such fish of the fact. If, in spite of any warning given to such packer or possessor, such fish are packed, demand shall be made upon the packer to keep such fish separate and apart from the balance of the output or pack of the packer, and a full report shall be made of the matter to both the state and the federal health authorities. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §103]

Source: Section 509.075 — Packing or selling food fish unfit for human consumption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.645 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.645
509.645 Filing protest with commission
Status: in_force

(1) A person owning or operating an artificial obstruction may request alternative dispute resolution at any point in the process of determining fish passage requirements.

(2) A person owning or operating an artificial obstruction may file a protest with the State Fish and Wildlife Commission within 30 days from the receipt of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife determinations under ORS 509.585 (Fish passage required for artificial obstructions) . The person shall identify the grounds for protesting the department’s determinations.

(3) The commission may, after sufficient opportunity for public review and comment, approve, deny or modify the proposed determinations. [1955 c.707 §51; 1973 c.723 §124; 2001 c.923 §13]

Source: Section 509.645 — Filing protest with commission; review and determination by commission; alternative dispute resolution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.365 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.365
509.365 Taking salmon by net in waters of Pacific Ocean over which Oregon has jurisdiction prohibited
Status: in_force

No person shall fish for or take, by the use of any type of net, any salmon within the waters of the Pacific Ocean, over which this state has jurisdiction, lying westerly of the following described line: Commencing at the point of intersection of the California-Oregon state boundary with the Pacific Ocean high water mark shoreline; thence northerly along such high water mark shoreline, including extensions thereof across the waters of the bays or tidal areas of streams emptying into the Pacific Ocean, to the mouth of the Columbia River; thence northerly across the waters of the Columbia River along the line designating and defining the mouth of such river under ORS 511.130 (1961 Replacement Part) to the point of intersection of such line with the Oregon-Washington state boundary. [1957 c.152 §2]

Source: Section 509.365 — Taking salmon by net in waters of Pacific Ocean over which Oregon has jurisdiction prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.006 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.006
509.006 General prohibition regarding taking, possessing, buying, selling or handling food fish
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to take, possess, buy, sell or otherwise handle any food fish in or from any waters of this state, during times, in a manner or by means of the fishing gear prohibited by law. [1965 c.570 §92]

Source: Section 509.006 — General prohibition regarding taking, possessing, buying, selling or handling food fish , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.110 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.110
509.110 Fish transporters to require statement from shipper
Status: in_force

(1) All transportation companies, common carriers or other persons or agencies transporting food fish, fresh, frozen, salted, smoked, kippered or preserved in ice, shall require of the shipper, before accepting such shipments, a signed statement in writing showing:

(a) The name of the consignor or shipper.

(b) The name of the consignee.

(c) The net weight in pounds of each species of fish in the shipment, in the whole or round, or dressed.

(d) The date of the shipment.

(2) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may require such statement to be forwarded to its office.

(3) The State Fish and Wildlife Director or the authorized representative of the director may at any time examine the records of any such transportation companies, common carriers or other persons or agencies, for the purpose of enforcing this section. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §109]

WASTING, INJURING AND DESTROYING FISH

Source: Section 509.110 — Fish transporters to require statement from shipper; examination by commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.050 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.050
506.050 Federal and state fish cultural operations and scientific investigations
Status: in_force

(1) The United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and their duly authorized agents may conduct fish cultural operations and scientific investigations in the waters of this state in such manner and at such times as may be considered necessary and proper by the service, the commission or their agents.

(2) The commission shall propagate and stock the waters of this state with such fish as it considers proper. [1965 c.570 §11]

Source: Section 506.050 — Federal and state fish cultural operations and scientific investigations; commission to propagate fish and to stock waters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.585 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.585
509.585 Fish passage required for artificial obstructions
Status: in_force

(1) It is the policy of the State of Oregon to provide for upstream and downstream passage for native migratory fish and the Legislative Assembly finds that cooperation and collaboration between public and private entities is necessary to accomplish the policy goal of providing passage for native migratory fish and to achieve the enhancement and restoration of Oregon’s native salmonid populations, as envisioned by the Oregon Plan. Therefore, except as provided in ORS chapter 509, fish passage is required in all waters of this state in which native migratory fish are currently or have historically been present.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by this section or ORS 496.266 (Environmental restoration weirs) or 509.645 (Filing protest with commission) , a person owning or operating an artificial obstruction may not construct or maintain any artificial obstruction across any waters of this state that are inhabited, or historically inhabited, by native migratory fish without providing passage for native migratory fish.

(3) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall complete and maintain a statewide inventory of artificial obstructions in order to prioritize enforcement actions based on the needs of native migratory fish. This prioritization shall include, but need not be limited to, the degree of impact of the artificial obstruction on the native migratory fish, the biological status of the native migratory fish stocks in question and any other factor established by the department by rule. The department shall establish a list of priority projects for enforcement purposes. Priority artificial obstructions are subject to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission’s authority as provided in ORS 509.625 (Power of department to inspect artificial obstructions and have fish passage constructed or remove obstruction) . Unless requested by persons owning or operating an artificial obstruction, the department shall primarily direct its enforcement authority toward priority projects, emergencies and projects described in subsection (4) of this section. The priority project list shall be subject to periodic review and amendment by the department and to formal review and amendment by the commission no less frequently than once every five years.

(4) A person owning or operating an artificial obstruction shall, prior to construction, fundamental change in permit status or abandonment of the artificial obstruction in any waters of this state, obtain a determination from the department as to whether native migratory fish are or historically have been present in the waters. If the department determines that native migratory fish are or historically have been present in the waters, the person owning or operating the artificial obstruction shall either submit a proposal for fish passage to the department or apply for a waiver pursuant to subsection (7) of this section. Approval of the proposed fish passage facility or of the alternatives to fish passage must be obtained from the department prior to construction, permit modification or abandonment of the artificial obstruction.

(5) Consistent with the purpose and goals of the Oregon Plan, the department shall seek cooperative partnerships to remedy fish passage problems and to ensure that problems are corrected as soon as possible. The department and the person owning or operating the artificial obstruction are encouraged to negotiate the terms and conditions of fish passage or alternatives to fish passage, including appropriate cost sharing. The negotiations may include, but are not limited to, consideration of equitable factors.

(6) The department shall submit a proposed determination of the required fish passage or alternatives to fish passage to the commission for approval. The determination may be the result of the negotiations described in subsection (5) of this section or, if no agreement was reached in the negotiations, a determination proposed by the department. If a protest is not filed within the time period specified in ORS 509.645 (Filing protest with commission) , the proposed determination shall become a final order.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The commission shall waive the requirement for fish passage if the commission determines that the alternatives to fish passage proposed by the person owning or operating the artificial obstruction provide a net benefit to native migratory fish.

(b) Net benefit to native migratory fish is determined under this subsection by comparing the benefit to native migratory fish that would occur if the artificial obstruction had fish passage to the benefit to native migratory fish that would occur using the proposed alternatives to fish passage. Alternatives to fish passage must result in a benefit to fish greater than that provided by the artificial obstruction with fish passage. The net benefit to fish shall be determined based upon conditions that exist at the time of comparison.

(c) The State Fish and Wildlife Director shall develop rules establishing general criteria for determining the adequacy of fish passage and of alternatives to fish passage. The general criteria shall include, but not be limited to:

(A) The geographic scope in which alternatives must be conducted;

(B) The type and quality of habitat;

(C) The species affected;

(D) The status of the native migratory fish stocks;

(E) Standards for monitoring, evaluating and adaptive management;

(F) The feasibility of fish passage and alternatives to fish passage;

(G) Quantified baseline conditions;

(H) Historic conditions;

(I) Existing native migratory fish management plans;

(J) Financial or other incentives and the application of incentives;

(K) Data collection and evaluation; and

(L) Consistency with the purpose and goals of the Oregon Plan.

(d) To the extent feasible, the department shall coordinate its requirements for adequate fish passage or alternatives to fish passage with any federal requirements.

(8) A person owning or operating an artificial obstruction may at any time petition the commission to waive the requirement for fish passage in exchange for agreed-upon alternatives to fish passage that provide a net benefit to native migratory fish as determined in subsection (7) of this section.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Artificial obstructions without fish passage are exempt from the requirement to provide fish passage if the commission:

(A) Finds that a lack of fish passage has been effectively mitigated;

(B) Has granted a legal waiver for the artificial obstruction; or

(C) Finds there is no appreciable benefit to providing fish passage.

(b) The commission shall review, at least once every seven years, the artificial obstructions exempted under this subsection that do not have an exemption expiration date to determine whether the exemption should be renewed. The commission may revoke or amend an exemption if it finds that circumstances have changed such that the relevant requirements for the exemption no longer apply. The person owning or operating the artificial obstruction may protest the decision by the commission pursuant to ORS 509.645 (Filing protest with commission) .

(10) If the fundamental change in permit status is an expiration of a license of a federally licensed hydroelectric project, the commission’s determination shall be submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as required by ORS 543A.060 (Coordination of state and federal reauthorization processes) to 543A.410 (Fee schedule) .

(11) To the extent that the requirements of this section are preempted by the Federal Power Act or by the laws governing hydroelectric projects located in waters governed jointly by Oregon and another state, federally licensed hydroelectric projects are exempt from the requirements of this section.

(12) A person subject to a decision of the commission under this section shall have the right to a contested case hearing according to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183. [2001 c.923 §2; 2021 c.63 §6]

Note: See note under 509.580 (Definitions for ORS 509.580 to 509.590, 509.600 to 509.645 and 509.910) .

Source: Section 509.585 — Fish passage required for artificial obstructions; statewide inventory; waiver of requirement by commission; rules; exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.555 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.555
506.555 Issuance of search warrants
Status: in_force

Any court having jurisdiction of any offense against the commercial fishing laws, upon receiving proof or probable cause for believing in the concealment of any food fish taken or possessed contrary to law, shall issue a search warrant and cause a search to be made in any place, and to that end cause any place where concealment may be effected, to be opened and the contents examined by any officer charged with the enforcement of the commercial fishing laws. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §51]

Source: Section 506.555 — Issuance of search warrants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.901 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.901
508.901 Fee
Status: in_force

(1) The annual fee for the vessel permit required by ORS 508.880 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) is:

(a) $200 for resident applicants.

(b) $250 for nonresident applicants.

(2) Applications shall be in such form and contain such information as the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, by rule, may prescribe. [1979 c.613 §19; 1981 c.43 §2; 1987 c.912 §7; 1991 c.701 §15; 2009 c.832 §39; 2011 c.613 §8; 2015 c.779 §39]

Source: Section 508.901 — Fee; application form; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.730 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.730
508.730 Disposal of salmon products
Status: in_force

After first ensuring that all natural and artificial fish production needs of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife have been met, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission may provide at a reasonable fee chum salmon, chinook salmon, silver salmon or pink salmon, or the sexual products therefrom, for the needs of any person granted a permit by the commission pursuant to ORS 508.700 (Permits for salmon hatcheries) to 508.745 (Disposition of moneys received under ORS 508.700 to 508.745) in the following order of priority:

(1) The needs of the salmon and trout enhancement program.

(2) The needs of fish propagation facilities operated under contract or agreement with other state or federal agencies, local governments, special districts and nonprofit organizations.

(3) The needs of all federal and other fish propagation facilities located on the Columbia River and its tributaries. [1971 c.203 §7; 1973 c.356 §3; 1979 c.556 §3; 1981 c.317 §9; 1995 c.469 §5]

Source: Section 508.730 — Disposal of salmon products , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.520 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.520
508.520 Determination of disputes
Status: in_force

It is the intention that only one fee based on the value of the fish at the point of landing shall be collected for each fish purchased or received, and in order that this end may be accomplished the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and the State Fish and Wildlife Director may determine finally any dispute arising out of the operation and enforcement of ORS 508.505 (Additional fees based on value of fish at time of landing) . [Formerly 508.325; 1991 c.701 §6]

Source: Section 508.520 — Determination of disputes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.360 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.360
509.360 When ORS 509.355 to 509.385 operative
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 509.355 (Definitions for ORS 509.355 to 509.385) to 509.385 (Exceptions) shall not be operative at any time unless laws or rules or regulations of California, Washington and Canada are effective which, in substance or effect, contain provisions:

(a) Similar to and which accomplish the purposes of ORS 509.355 (Definitions for ORS 509.355 to 509.385) to 509.385 (Exceptions) ; or

(b) Which prohibit the possession or transportation within their respective territorial waters of the Pacific Ocean of salmon taken by any type of net within the international waters of the Pacific Ocean or within their respective territorial waters of the Pacific Ocean and not accompanied by a certificate issued under the authority of this state or of another state, territory or country showing that such salmon were lawfully taken.

(2) Such laws or rules or regulations of California, Washington and Canada shall be considered effective upon receipt by the Secretary of State of this state of certified written statements from the respective secretaries of state of California and Washington and from the Department of State of the United States on behalf of Canada setting forth such laws or rules or regulations and the date on which they are effective. Such certified written statements, together with a written statement of the Attorney General of this state that the provisions of subsection (1) of this section are satisfied by such laws or rules or regulations, are conclusive proof that the provisions of subsection (1) of this section are so satisfied. In any prosecution for violation of any provision of ORS 509.365 (Taking salmon by net in waters of Pacific Ocean over which Oregon has jurisdiction prohibited) , 509.370 (Taking of salmon by net in international waters of Pacific Ocean by Oregon citizen prohibited) or 509.375 (Transporting or possessing salmon unlawfully taken by net in certain waters prohibited) , proof of the existence of such certified written statements and written statement of the Attorney General of this state need not be made unless demanded by the defendant prior to the commencement of trial. [1957 c.152 §§9,10; 1965 c.570 §123]

Note: 509.355 (Definitions for ORS 509.355 to 509.385) to 509.385 (Exceptions) are operative and in full force and effect. A written statement of the Attorney General of the State of Oregon, dated October 16, 1957, states that the provisions of 509.360 (When ORS 509.355 to 509.385 operative) are satisfied.

Source: Section 509.360 — When ORS 509.355 to 509.385 operative; proof , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.140 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.140
509.140 Placing explosives or harmful substances in waters in course of lawful work
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever in the course of removing any obstruction in any waters of this state, or in constructing any foundations for dams, bridges or other structures, or in carrying on any trade or business, any person, municipal corporation, political subdivision or governmental agency desires to use explosives or any substances deleterious to fish, such person, municipal corporation, political subdivision or governmental agency shall make application to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission for a permit to use the explosives or substances in such waters.

(2) If the commission finds it necessary that the explosives or substances be used, it may make an order granting such person, municipal corporation, political subdivision or governmental agency the right to use the explosives or substances and shall:

(a) Designate the places and period within which the explosives or substances may be used; and

(b) Prescribe such precautions as will save fish from injury.

(3) It is unlawful to disregard such order or fail to obtain such order or permit before using explosives or substances deleterious to fish. [Amended by 1963 c.112 §2; 1965 c.570 §113]

Source: Section 509.140 — Placing explosives or harmful substances in waters in course of lawful work; permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.260 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.260
508.260 Boat license
Status: in_force

(1) A boat license must be obtained by the owner or operator of any boat used in taking food fish or shellfish for commercial purposes except for the taking of clams or crayfish.

(2) A pair of decals bearing the last two numbers of the year for which the license is issued shall be included with the license for placement on the licensed boat.

(3) In accordance with rules promulgated by it, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall assign a number to each licensed boat and shall designate the size, location and manner of placement of the number and license year decal on the boat. [1965 c.570 §81; 1973 c.768 §13; 1975 c.756 §1]

Source: Section 508.260 — Boat license; plates; decals; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.540 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.540
508.540 Failure to keep or submit records or to pay fee
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the penalty prescribed by ORS 506.991 (Criminal penalties) , the State Fish and Wildlife Director, under the authority of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, may suspend or revoke any license for which a fee is required under ORS 508.285 (License fees) if the person holding the license fails to keep the record required by ORS 508.535 (Keeping record of food fish received and bought) or fails to submit the books, records, papers or memoranda of the person for inspection, pursuant to ORS 508.535 (Keeping record of food fish received and bought) (4), to any member of the commission or any of its representatives presenting written authority from the commission.

(2) The State Fish and Wildlife Director may suspend, deny the renewal of or refuse to issue any license for which a fee is required under ORS 508.285 (License fees) if the person holding or applying for the license is more than 60 days past due in an amount of more than $400 owed:

(a) From fees pursuant to ORS 508.505 (Additional fees based on value of fish at time of landing) ;

(b) From overage, incidental catch or bycatch charges; or

(c) To any food fish commodity commission established under ORS chapter 576.

(3) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may contact any food fish commodity commission at any time to obtain lists of persons who owe past due fees to the commodity commission.

(4) For purposes of this section:

(a) “Bycatch” means the unintended taking of a species of food fish that:

(A) Occurs while targeting another species of food fish; and

(B) Is prohibited due to time, place, manner, regulations or quota restrictions.

(b) “Incidental catch” means the unintended legal taking of a species of food fish that occurs while targeting another species of food fish.

(c) “Overage” means the amount of food fish taken for commercial purposes that exceeds the amount allowed by federal and state law. [Formerly 508.345; 1991 c.701 §10; 2003 c.39 §1]

Source: Section 508.540 — Failure to keep or submit records or to pay fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.825 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.825
508.825 Review of permit denial
Status: in_force

(1) An individual whose application for renewal or transfer of the permit required by ORS 508.801 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) is denied by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife may make written request to the Commercial Fishery Permit Board for review of the denial. The review provided in this subsection is in lieu of any such review by the department or the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. The request shall be in such form and shall contain such information as the board considers appropriate. The request shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $125. Such fee shall apply toward the permit fee of successful applicants.

(2) In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the board shall review denials of applications for renewal or transfer of permits. Orders issued by the board are not subject to review by the commission, but may be appealed as provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) to 183.540 (Reduction of economic impact on small business) . The board may waive requirements for renewal or transfer of permits if the board finds that the individual fails to meet the requirements as the result of illness, accident or other circumstances beyond the individual’s control.

(3) In accordance with any applicable provision of ORS chapter 183, the board may promulgate such rules as it considers necessary to carry out its duties, functions and powers.

(4) The board may delegate to the department its authority to waive requirements for renewal or transfer of permits. [1979 c.613 §11; 1981 c.365 §4; 1983 c.797 §6; 1987 c.912 §5; 1989 c.940 §8; 1995 c.602 §15; 2009 c.832 §35]

Source: Section 508.825 — Review of permit denial; rules; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.300 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.300
508.300 Albacore tuna landing license in lieu of other licenses
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the only license required for landing albacore tuna from the waters of the Pacific Ocean at any point in this state is an albacore tuna landing license. [1973 c.768 §17]

Source: Section 508.300 — Albacore tuna landing license in lieu of other licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.610 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.610
509.610 Maintenance of fish passage required
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 509.645 (Filing protest with commission) , when the State Department of Fish and Wildlife requires fish passage to be provided pursuant to ORS 509.585 (Fish passage required for artificial obstructions) , the person owning or operating an artificial obstruction shall keep the fish passage in such repair as to provide adequate fish passage of native migratory fish at all times.

(2) Each day of neglect or refusal to comply with subsection (1) of this section, after notification in writing by the department, constitutes a separate offense.

(3) A person owning or operating an artificial obstruction is responsible for maintaining, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of fish passage or alternatives to fish passage. [Amended by 1955 c.707 §52; 1965 c.570 §132; 2001 c.923 §9]

Source: Section 509.610 — Maintenance of fish passage required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 511.006 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 511 / Section 511.006
511.006 Definitions
Status: in_force

The definitions prescribed by ORS 506.001 (Contents of commercial fishing laws) to 506.025 (“Unlawful to buy” defined) apply to this chapter. [1965 c.570 §138]

Source: Section 511.006 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors511.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.822 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.822
508.822 Permit transfer restrictions
Status: in_force

(1) The vessel permit required by ORS 508.801 (Vessel permit required to engage in fishery) is transferable:

(a) To a replacement vessel of the permit holder.

(b) To the purchaser of the vessel when the vessel is sold.

(c) Upon request of a permit holder, to a replacement vessel owned by an individual other than the permit holder if authorized by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife. However, any transfer of a permit away from a vessel without the written consent of each person holding a security interest in such vessel is void.

(2) Permits may be transferred between vessels where both vessels fall within any one of the following categories:

(a) Vessels less than or equal to 30 feet;

(b) Vessels greater than 30 feet and less than or equal to 42 feet; or

(c) Vessels greater than 42 feet.

(3) A permit may be transferred from a vessel that is in one of the categories defined in subsection (2) of this section to a vessel that is in a different category provided that no vessel permit may be transferred to a vessel more than five feet longer than the vessel from which the permit is being transferred.

(4) A vessel permit may not be transferred more than once in any 12-month period. However, the Commercial Fishery Permit Board may waive the waiting period for additional transfer if the board finds that strict adherence to the waiting period would create undue hardship for the individual seeking transfer of the permit.

(5) Persons requesting the transfer of a permit pursuant to subsection (1)(c) of this section shall provide to the department copies of documents or state registration for each vessel as proof of the length and ownership.

(6) A fee of $100 shall be charged for each transfer of a vessel permit under this section. [1979 c.613 §9; 1981 c.365 §3; 1983 c.797 §5; 1985 c.159 §1; 1987 c.912 §4; 1989 c.441 §1; 1995 c.602 §14; 2007 c.461 §2; 2009 c.832 §34; 2012 c.17 §3]

Source: Section 508.822 — Permit transfer restrictions; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 509.070 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 509 / Section 509.070
509.070 Selling, canning, processing or preserving food fish out of water longer than 60 hours
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to sell, can, process or preserve for food any food fish that have been removed from the water for a longer period than 60 hours, unless such fish have been artificially chilled. [Amended by 1965 c.570 §102]

Source: Section 509.070 — Selling, canning, processing or preserving food fish out of water longer than 60 hours , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors509.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 506.136 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.136
506.136 Commission to study and classify food fish and fishing gear
Status: in_force

The State Fish and Wildlife Commission shall:

(1) Investigate the habits, supply and economic uses of, and classify all food fish.

(2) Classify all fishing gear and such classification shall be final. [1965 c.570 §21]

Source: Section 506.136 — Commission to study and classify food fish and fishing gear , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 508.415 — OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 508 / Section 508.415
508.415 Security for fees
Status: in_force

(1) In case of license applications by canners or wholesalers, the State Fish and Wildlife Director, in addition to license fees provided by law, may exact from the applicant a bond from a corporate surety, authorized to do business in this state, guaranteeing the payment of fees, if the director considers such action is necessary to insure compliance with ORS 508.505 (Additional fees based on value of fish at time of landing) to 508.540 (Failure to keep or submit records or to pay fee) .

(2) In lieu of any bond that may be required under subsection (1) of this section, any applicant may deposit with the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, under such terms and conditions as the director may prescribe, a like amount of lawful money of the United States or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) . The commission shall turn over to the State Treasurer for safekeeping all such deposits so received. [Amended by 1963 c.196 §3; 1965 c.570 §68; 1969 c.52 §1; 1991 c.331 §73; 1991 c.701 §17; 1997 c.631 §484]

Source: Section 508.415 — Security for fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors508.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).