(1) A commercial fishing license is issued in accordance with ORS 508.035 and 508.235 of the commercial fishing laws and is required for each individual who for commercial purposes:
- (a) Takes or assists in the taking of any food fish or shellfish 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 shall be in the possession of the licensee when engaged in the taking or landing of food fish or shellfish when taken for commercial purposes.
- (3) It is unlawful for a licensed commercial fisher to keep any food fish or shellfish taken under such license for personal use.
- (4) It is unlawful for a person to participate in any commercial fishery if that person's commercial fishing license is suspended or revoked.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 506.109, 506.119 & 506.129
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 506.109, 506.119 & 506.129
History
DFW 126-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-7-09
DFW 142-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-08
FWC 142-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
FC 246-1972, f. 5-5-72, cert. ef. 5-15-72, Renumbered from 625-040-0065, 635-036-0545