Except as provided in ORS 497.006, as used in this chapter:

1. (1)

   1. (a) “Resident” means a person who has physically resided in this state for not less than six consecutive months immediately prior to the date of making application for a license, tag or permit issued by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission.

   2. (b) “Resident” does not include a person:

      1. (A) Who merely owns real property or pays property taxes in this state; or
      2. (B) Who claims resident privileges in another state or country for any purpose.
2. (2) “Nonresident” means any person other than a resident.

[1973 c.723 §41; 2021 c.128 §1]