OAR 635-005-0795: Requirement for Sea Urchin and Sea Cucumber Permit

(1) It is unlawful to take, land or possess sea urchins or California sea cucumbers for commercial purposes without first obtaining a Sea Urchin and Sea Cucumber Permit issued pursuant to OAR 635-005-0800 through 635-005-0830. (2) It is unlawful for a wholesaler, canner, or buyer to buy or receive sea urchins or sea cucumbers taken in the sea urchin and sea cucumber fishery from a person for which the permit required by section (1) of this rule has not been issued. (3) A Sea Urchin and Sea Cucumber 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. (4) No individual may hold more than one Sea Urchin and Sea Cucumber Permit at any one time. (5) Unless otherwise provided, Sea Urchin and Sea Cucumber Permits must be purchased by December 31 of the year the permit is sought for renewal. (6) Applications for Sea Urchin and Sea Cucumber Permits shall be in such form and contain such information as the Department may prescribe.