OAR 635-006-0145: Commercial Fishing License

(1) A commercial fishing license is issued in accordance with ORS 508.035 and 508.235 of the commercial fishing laws and is required for each individual who for commercial purposes: (a) Takes or assists in the taking of any food fish or shellfish from the waters or land of this state; (b) Operates or assists in the operation of any boat or fishing gear for the taking of food fish in the waters of this state; or (c) Lands food fish from the waters of the Pacific Ocean at any point in this state. (2) A commercial fishing license shall be in the possession of the licensee when engaged in the taking or landing of food fish or shellfish when taken for commercial purposes. (3) It is unlawful for a licensed commercial fisher to keep any food fish or shellfish taken under such license for personal use. (4) It is unlawful for a person to participate in any commercial fishery if that person's commercial fishing license is suspended or revoked.