(2)(a) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission has jurisdiction over all native oysters, clams and mussels in the waters of this state, but not cultivated oysters, clams and mussels in plats. The commission shall prescribe such rules for the protection of native oysters, clams and mussels and for the taking of native oysters and oyster spat shells subject to the commission’s jurisdiction as in the judgment of the commission is for the best interests of the resource.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to take native oysters, clams and mussels in violation of the rules adopted by the commission. [Formerly 509.425; 1997 c.375 §2; 2005 c.22 §436; 2017 c.711 §1]
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.