Section 508.840 - Vessel permit required to engage in fishery; purchase of scallops by dealer from individual without permit prohibited(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws, it is unlawful for an individual to operate a vessel in the ocean scallop fishery without first obtaining a vessel permit issued pursuant to ORS 508.840 to 508.867.(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws, it is unlawful for a wholesaler, canner or buyer to buy or receive scallops taken in the ocean fishery from a vessel for which the permit required by subsection (1) of this section has not been issued.(3) The permit required by subsection (1) of this section is in addition to and not in lieu of the boat license required by ORS 508.260.