OAR 635-007-0600
Permit Required to Transport, Hold, or Release Fish

(1)

Except as provided in OAR 635-007-0620 (Transport Release of Mosquito Fish (Gambusia sp.)) and in sections (3) and (4) of this rule, any person shall have in possession a Fish Transport Permit in order to:

(a)

Transport live fish into, within or out of this state; or

(b)

Hold any live fish in the waters of this state.

(2)

Any person releasing or attempting to release any live fish into the waters of this state shall have in possession a Fish Transport Permit. A separate Fish Transport Permit shall be obtained for each release site but not for each delivery of fish made to a site during the authorized permit period, provided the total number of fish delivered does not exceed the number authorized to be transported under the permit.

(3)

Section (1) of this rule shall not apply to:

(a)

Aquaria species intended for aquaria use. Aquaria use means holding fish in closed systems where untreated effluent does not enter state waters;

(b)

Shellfish taken for personal use or fish taken in duly authorized commercial fisheries. A transport permit is required is required for persons importing live fish for sale to wholesalers, fish dealers, retail fish dealers, restaurants, or the ultimate consumer;

(c)

Activities authorized under a STEP Permit (OAR 635-009-0115 (Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Project Approval));

(d)

Federally licensed projects which have been approved by the Department;

(e)

Fish transport activities specifically authorized under a Scientific Taking Permit issued by the Department.

(4)

A valid Department egg or fish shipment report, or copy thereof, may be used in lieu of a Fish Transport Permit to transport, hold or release live eggs or fish sold or provided by the Department.

(5)

The Department may refuse to issue a Fish Transport Permit on the following grounds:

(a)

The holding or release of the fish specified in the application will be the first introduction of that species into the waters of the holding or release site;

(b)

The Department finds the holding or release of the fish specified, either singly or in combination with the holding or release of fish under other permits, would tend to adversely affect existing fish populations in or below the holding or release site; or

(c)

The applicant has violated any term of any statute or regulation, or any license, permit or operational plan issued by the Department;

(d)

The applicant has failed to pay any sums it owes to the Department or which are owed to the Department under any license or permit it holds or the benefits of which it enjoys.

Source: Rule 635-007-0600 — Permit Required to Transport, Hold, or Release Fish, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=635-007-0600.

635‑007‑0501
Definitions 635‑007‑0502
Purpose of the Native Fish Conservation Policy 635‑007‑0503
Native Fish Conservation Policy Goals 635‑007‑0504
Key Elements of Native Fish Conservation Policy 635‑007‑0505
Implementing the Native Fish Conservation Policy 635‑007‑0506
Education and Training 635‑007‑0507
Interim Criteria 635‑007‑0509
Implementation of Interim Criteria 635‑007‑0530
Sale of Salmon and Trout and Their Eggs 635‑007‑0535
Releasing Resident Fish in Private Waters 635‑007‑0542
Purpose of the Hatchery Management Policy 635‑007‑0543
Hatchery Management Policy Goals 635‑007‑0544
Operating Principles for Hatchery Management 635‑007‑0545
Hatchery Program Management Plans 635‑007‑0547
Fish Hatchery Record Keeping 635‑007‑0548
Training of Fish Hatchery Personnel 635‑007‑0595
Transgenic Fish 635‑007‑0600
Permit Required to Transport, Hold, or Release Fish 635‑007‑0605
Fish Transport Permit Application 635‑007‑0610
Shipping Requirements 635‑007‑0615
Unlawful Import and Release 635‑007‑0620
Transport Release of Mosquito Fish (Gambusia sp.) 635‑007‑0625
Revocation of Fish Transport Permit 635‑007‑0650
Fish Propagation License Required 635‑007‑0655
Fish Propagation License Application Process 635‑007‑0660
Duties of Fish Propagation Licensees 635‑007‑0665
Purchase of Fish from Fish Propagation Licensee 635‑007‑0670
Revocation of Fish Propagation License 635‑007‑0680
Relation Between Fish Propagation License and Private Salmon Hatchery Permit 635‑007‑0700
Purpose, Policy and Definition 635‑007‑0705
Obtaining Sturgeon and Eggs for Propagation 635‑007‑0710
Special Permit Rules to Collect Male and Oversize Female Sturgeon 635‑007‑0720
Possession of Sturgeon for Spawning and Propagation 635‑007‑0725
Sturgeon Propagation Permit Required 635‑007‑0730
Permit Application Process 635‑007‑0735
Duties of Sturgeon Propagation Permittees 635‑007‑0740
Purchase of Sturgeon from Sturgeon Propagation Permittee 635‑007‑0745
Revocation of Sturgeon Propagation Permit 635‑007‑0820
Salmon Production Programs 635‑007‑0900
Scientific Taking Permit Required 635‑007‑0910
Scientific Taking Permit Application — Fish 635‑007‑0920
Report Requirement 635‑007‑0930
Transport Authority 635‑007‑0940
Nongame Fish Protected 635‑007‑0950
Revocation of Permit 635‑007‑0960
Purpose 635‑007‑0965
Fish Health Management Policy 635‑007‑0970
Fish Disease and Pathogen Categories 635‑007‑0975
Import, Export or Transfer of Pathogens and Diseases 635‑007‑0980
Additional Reference Material for Fish Disease Management 635‑007‑0985
Inspection and Detection of Disease Agents at the Department’s Facilities 635‑007‑0990
Inspection and Detection of Disease Agents at Non-Department Facilities 635‑007‑0995
Containment and Treatment of Fish Disease Agents 635‑007‑1000
Carcasses for Stream Enrichment
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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