Or. Admin. Code § 250-016-0085

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 250-016-0085 - Reciprocity Provisions for Outfitters and Guides on the Columbia River upstream of the bridge at Longview-Rainier

(1) The purpose of this rule is to give outfitters and guides operating on the Columbia River upstream of the Lewis and Clark bridge at Longview-Rainier the opportunity to share in reciprocity between Oregon and Washington regarding the registration of outfitters and guides. Reciprocity avoids the conflict, confusion and difficulty of attempting to find the exact location of the state boundary in or on the waters of the Columbia River upstream of the bridge at Longview-Rainier while operating on the Columbia River.

(2) ORS 704.025(1) provides that the State Marine Board may adopt rules that exempt persons possessing a valid Washington license, permit or registration from the outfitter and guide registration required under Chapter 704, if the Board determines the license, permit or registration requirements of Washington are comparable to those of Oregon. Washington has decided to grant reciprocity to Oregon Outfitters and Guides on the upper Columbia River (WAC 220-20-005(3)).

(3) The State Marine Board finds that a Washington Professional Salmon Guide License under RCW 77.65.370 or a Washington Professional Game Fish License under RCW 77.65.480(3) is comparable to an Oregon Outfitter and Guide registration for the carrying of passengers for hire for angling purposes on the Columbia River upstream of the Lewis and Clark bridge at Longview-Rainier.

(4) Oregon grants reciprocity for Washington fishing guides on the Columbia River upstream of the Lewis and Clark Bridge at Longview-Rainier, provided the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife adopts regulations that provide the same reciprocity for Oregon Outfitters and Guides.

(5) The reciprocity provisions of this rule and those of the State of Washington do not authorize the launching, pick-up or discharge of passengers for any purpose in a state other than the state where the outfitter and guide is registered or licensed.

Or. Admin. Code § 250-016-0085

OSMB 15-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-11

Stat. Auth.: ORS 830.110 & 830.435

Stats. Implemented: ORS 704 & 705