OAR 635-004-0415: Transferability of Sardine Permits

(1) Any transfer of a Sardine Permit away from a vessel without the written consent of each person holding a security interest in such vessel is void. (2) Sardine Permits are transferable up to two times in one calendar year. (3) Applications to transfer a Sardine Permit shall only be accepted to vessels, which in the judgment of the Department, are capable of operating the gear necessary to legally participate in the fishery. Vessels of a size or design incapable of harvesting sardines are not eligible for transfer.