Or. Admin. Code § 635-007-0615

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 635-007-0615 - Unlawful Import and Release

(1) Fish which are imported or released in violation of these rules or the laws of this state are subject to seizure or destruction by the Department at the expense of the person or company who imported or released those fish.

(2) The Department may in its discretion prescribe alternative methods in lieu of destruction to control illegally imported fish.

(3) The Department is not liable for the cost of destroying fish or for the cost of the fish destroyed.

(4) The person or company who imported fish illegally shall be held liable for incidental kill of any other species due to or during destruction of illegally imported fish.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-007-0615

FWC 25-1984, f. 6-21-84, ef. 7-1-84; FWC 3-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-18-91

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, 497, 498, 506 & 508

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, 497, 498, 506 & 508