OAR 635-004-0300: Requirement for Black Rockfish/Blue Rockfish/Nearshore Fishery Permit

(1) Except as provided in OAR 635-004-0360, it is unlawful to take, land or possess black rockfish, blue rockfish, or deacon rockfish without a Black Rockfish/Blue Rockfish Permit or black rockfish, blue rockfish, deacon rockfish, or nearshore species without a Black Rockfish/Blue Rockfish or Black Rockfish/Blue Rockfish with a Nearshore Endorsement Permit pursuant to ORS 508.945. (2) It is unlawful for a wholesaler, canner or buyer to buy or receive black rockfish, blue rockfish, deacon rockfish, or other nearshore species taken in the Black Rockfish/Blue Rockfish/Nearshore Fishery from a vessel for which the permit required by section (1) of this rule has not been issued. (3) A Black Rockfish/Blue Rockfish/Nearshore Fishery Permit required by section (1) of this rule is in addition to and not in lieu of the commercial fishing and vessel license required by ORS 508.235 and ORS 508.260. (4) No vessel may hold more than one Black Rockfish/Blue Rockfish / Nearshore Fishery Permit at any one time. (5) Unless otherwise provided, Black Rockfish/Blue Rockfish/Nearshore Permits must be purchased by January 1 of the year the permit is sought for renewal. (6) Applications for Black Rockfish/Blue Rockfish/Nearshore Fishery Permits shall be in such form and contain such information as the Department may prescribe. Proof of length of vessel may be required at the time of application.