1. (1) It is unlawful to take, land or possess brine shrimp for commercial purposes without first obtaining a Brine Shrimp Permit issued pursuant to OAR 635-005-0690 through 635-005-0715.
2. (2) It is unlawful for a wholesaler, canner, or buyer to buy or receive brine shrimp taken in the brine shrimp fishery from a person for which the permit required by this rule has not been issued.
3. (3) The Department may issue no more than three permits required by section (1) of this rule.
4. (4) The Brine Shrimp Permit required by section (1) of this rule is in addition to and not in lieu of the commercial fishing and boat license required by ORS 508.235 and 508.260.
5. (5) No individual may hold more than one Brine Shrimp Permit at any one time.
6. (6) Unless otherwise provided, Brine Shrimp Permits must be purchased by January 31 of the year the permit is sought for renewal.
7. (7) Applications for Brine Shrimp Permits shall be in such form and contain such information as the Department may prescribe. Proof of length of a vessel may be required at the time of application.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 506.036, 506.109, 506.119 & 506.129

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 506.109 & 506.129

History

DFW 76-2012, f. 6-28-12, cert. ef. 7-1-12