(a) Enhance and expand cultivated shellfish production;
(b) Conserve, protect and restore wild populations of native shellfish; and
(c) Improve water quality and the health of aquatic and marine habitats.
(2) In furtherance of the policy declared by this section, it is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that the state develop and adopt a shellfish initiative to prioritize and implement strategies for achieving protection of native shellfish and the enhancement of shellfish production. [2015 c.814 ยง1]
Note: 622.015 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 622 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Section 622.010 - Definitions.
Section 622.015 - Shellfish policy.
Section 622.050 - Application for certificate; inspections; expiration and renewal; rules.
Section 622.065 - Denial, suspension and revocation of certificate; procedure.
Section 622.080 - Certificate fees; rules.
Section 622.160 - Signed statement to be attached to shellfish consignment.
Section 622.180 - Powers of department; rules; inspections; samples; condemnation.
Section 622.220 - Jurisdiction; rules; violations.
Section 622.230 - Conversion of plantations to plats; fees.
Section 622.243 - Water quality pilot project.
Section 622.246 - Purpose of water quality monitoring and analysis.
Section 622.248 - Preapplication conferences.
Section 622.250 - Application for new plats; fee; notice.
Section 622.270 - Reports of cultivators.
Section 622.280 - Withdrawal of unproductive lands.
Section 622.290 - Annual fees and taxes; rules.
Section 622.340 - Transfer by reference to filed plat; fee.
Section 622.996 - Civil penalties; rules; hearing; disposition of moneys.