OAR 635-004-0385: Requirement for Sardine Permit

(1) It is unlawful to take, land or possess sardines from the Pacific Ocean without first obtaining a Sardine Permit issued pursuant to OAR 635-004-0390 through 635-004-0415. The Sardine Permit is not required for vessels to retain sardines as incidental catch in other fisheries. (2) It is unlawful for a wholesaler, canner or buyer to buy or receive sardines taken in the sardine fishery from a vessel for which the permit required by section (1) of this rule has not been issued. (3) The Department may issue not more than 26 permits required by section (1) of this rule. (4) A Sardine Permit required by section (1) of this rule is in addition to and not in lieu of the commercial fishing and boat license required by ORS 508.235 and 508.260. (5) No vessel may hold more than one Oregon Sardine Permit at any one time. (6) Unless otherwise provided, Sardine Permits must be purchased by December 31 of the year the permit is sought for renewal. (7) Applications for Sardine Permits shall be in such form and contain such information as the Department may prescribe. Proof of length of a vessel may be required at the time of application.