ORS 506.755
Fisheries Conservation Zone

  • rules
  • jurisdiction over zone
  • penalty
  • construction

(1)

The State of Oregon adopts a Fisheries Conservation Zone for the maintenance, preservation and protection of all coastal species of fish and other marine fisheries resources between the mean high water mark of the state and a straight line extension of the lateral boundaries of the state drawn seaward to a distance of 50 statute miles.

(2)

Activities of marine commercial fishing within the limits and boundaries of the Fisheries Conservation Zone shall be under the jurisdiction and regulation of the commission.

(3)

The commission shall study the fishery within the zone and when appropriate adopt, amend or repeal all rules, according to the provisions of ORS 506.119 (General duties and powers of commission) and 506.129 (Establishing seasons, amounts and manner of taking food fish) necessary for the maintenance, preservation and protection of all coastal species of fish and other marine fisheries resources.

(4)

The jurisdiction within the Fisheries Conservation Zone shall include, but not be limited to, provisions for inspection of catch, particularly regarding anadromous fish; rules relating to methods of fishing, size and kind of gear and nets; rules designating seasons, closures and restricted areas.

(5)

ORS 506.501 (Jurisdiction and authority to enforce commercial fishing laws) to 506.695 (Seizure, forfeiture and disposition of fishing gear and vehicles used unlawfully) shall provide the authority for enforcing rules adopted by the commission as specified in this section.

(6)

Subject to ORS 153.022 (Authority of agency to specify rule violation as particular level of violation), any person convicted of violating any rule authorized under the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.

(7)

Nothing contained within this section is intended to abrogate a nation’s right of free passage or navigation of the high seas.

(8)

Nothing contained within this section is intended to abrogate international fish compacts, agreements or treaties providing for the management of anadromous or pelagic fish species. [1974 c.3 §2; 1983 c.740 §204; 1999 c.1051 §313]
Note: See note under 506.750 (Policy for ORS 506.755).

Source: Section 506.755 — Fisheries Conservation Zone; rules; jurisdiction over zone; penalty; construction, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html.

Attorney General Opinions

Authority of state to regulate marine commercial fishing, (1986) Vol 45, p 137

Law Review Citations

55 OLR 141-153 (1976)

506.001
Contents of commercial fishing laws
506.006
General definitions
506.011
Types of marine life defined
506.016
“Salmon” defined
506.025
“Unlawful to buy” defined
506.028
“Conservation” defined
506.031
Effect of wildlife laws on commercial fishing laws
506.036
Jurisdiction of commission
506.045
Fishing rights of treaty Indians not affected
506.050
Federal and state fish cultural operations and scientific investigations
506.109
Food fish management policy
506.119
General duties and powers of commission
506.124
Hatchery practice rules
506.129
Establishing seasons, amounts and manner of taking food fish
506.136
Commission to study and classify food fish and fishing gear
506.142
Authority of Fish Division
506.147
Record keeping regarding food fish commerce
506.154
Duties of director
506.201
Powers of commission in regard to real property
506.211
Acquisition of fish, eggs and larvae for certain purposes
506.213
Coho and chinook salmon hatchery on Oregon coast
506.214
Hatchery Construction Fund
506.215
Maintaining hatcheries in adjoining states
506.220
Erecting markers of closed waters
506.226
Use of electric shock to take adult salmonids for private hatchery permittees prohibited
506.231
Public report of fish hatchery activities
506.241
Commercial fishing vessel fleet reduction program
506.306
Collecting moneys under commercial fishing laws
506.316
Payment of commission expenditures
506.321
Acceptance and use of gifts of money and property to commission
506.405
Powers of commission regarding federal aid for fish and fisheries
506.450
Definitions for ORS 506.450 to 506.465
506.455
Policy
506.460
Developmental fishery species harvest programs
506.462
Review of denial of applications
506.465
Developmental Fisheries Board
506.501
Jurisdiction and authority to enforce commercial fishing laws
506.506
Intent of ORS 506.511 and 506.516
506.511
State police to enforce commercial fishing laws
506.516
Employment of deputy fish wardens by commission
506.518
Appointment of special deputy fish wardens
506.521
Enforcement of commercial fishing laws
506.526
Peace officer powers of director, inspectors and deputies
506.531
Arrests, searches and seizures made on Sunday
506.535
Jurisdiction of courts over commercial fishing law violations
506.540
Payment of rewards
506.550
Search by peace officers to enforce commercial fishing laws
506.555
Issuance of search warrants
506.560
Nonliability of peace officers enforcing commercial fishing laws
506.605
Naming place of offense in complaint, information or indictment
506.610
When possession prima facie evidence of taking fish unlawfully
506.620
Inspections by director or agent
506.625
Compelling testimony in commercial fishing law enforcement proceedings
506.635
Execution for payment of fines and costs
506.690
Seizure, forfeiture and disposition of fish unlawfully taken
506.695
Seizure, forfeiture and disposition of fishing gear and vehicles used unlawfully
506.700
Return of seized property
506.720
Suit for damages
506.750
Policy for ORS 506.755
506.755
Fisheries Conservation Zone
506.800
Names for marketing certain fish and shellfish
506.895
Person aiding in commercial fishing law violation punishable as principal
506.898
Tillamook Bay Clam Advisory Committee
506.991
Criminal penalties
506.995
Civil penalties
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