Or. Admin. R. 635-007-0620

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 635-007-0620 - Transport Release of Mosquito Fish **(Gambusia sp.)**

(1) Each county or vector control district (ORS Chapter 452) conducting a vector control program which includes Gambusia sp. shall obtain a Fish Transport Permit from the Department prior to transporting, holding or releasing any gambusia into the waters of that county or district.

(2) The county or district operating under a Fish Transport Permit may provide gambusia to citizens of the county or district for citizen transport and release within the county or district, provided the county or district maintains a record of all releases. The county or district providing gambusia shall issue a receipt to parties receiving this fish. The receipt shall include:

(a) Name of party receiving gambusia;

(b) Number of gambusia received;

(c) Date received;

(d) Location of waters where gambusia will be released;

(e) The words "This receipt is valid for transport and release of mosquito fish **(Gambusia sp.) **only";

(f) Signature of person at the county or district who issues the fish.

(3) A separate Fish Transport Permit shall be obtained from the Department for transport of gambusia to waters outside the county or district.

(4) Records of gambusia distribution, both by county of district personnel and by citizens of the county or district, shall be maintained by the respective counties or districts and shall be available for inspection by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife or the Oregon State Police.

(5) No fee will be required for permits to transport, hold or release gambusia.

Or. Admin. R. 635-007-0620

FWC 27-1982, f. & ef. 4-30-82; FWC 25-1984, f. 6-21-84, ef. 7-1-84, Renumbered from 635-043-0315; 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