(2) In conducting the pilot project required by this section, the State Department of Agriculture shall consult with appropriate local and state agencies, representatives of the commercial shellfish industry and nongovernmental organizations, as necessary, to:
(a) Prioritize increasing water quality monitoring and analysis in areas where efforts for enhancing opportunities for the commercial cultivation of oysters, clams or mussels are in the highest demand; and
(b) Identify cost-effective methods, which may include the sharing of resources or information, for increasing the frequency of water quality monitoring and analysis related to the closure and opening of shellfish harvesting. [2017 c.711 ยง3]
Note: 622.243 and 622.246 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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.