- (1) It is unlawful for a single commercial fishing vessel to possess, use, control or operate more than 200 hagfish pots. Pots may be fished individually or on common ground line.
- (2) Pot gear used for hagfish shall include a biodegradable escape exit of at least three inches in diameter constructed with 120 thread size or smaller, untreated cotton twine or mild steel not to exceed 1/4-inch (six mm) in diameter or other materials approved by the Director.
- (3) All other species of finfish and shellfish caught in hagfish pots authorized under this rule must be returned immediately to the water.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 496.138, 506.036, 506.109, 506.119 & 506.129
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 469.162, 506.109, 506.129 & 506.306
History
Renumbered from 635-004-0068, DFW 75-2012, f. 6-28-12, cert. ef. 7-1-12
DFW 156-2009, f. 12-29-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10