OAR 635-007-0960: Purpose

The purpose of the Fish Health Management Policy is to describe measures that minimize the impact of fish diseases on the state’s fish resources. This policy applies to all Department hatchery operations and programs, including Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP), fish propagation projects (OAR 635-009-0090 through 635-009-0240), Cooperative Salmon Hatchery Programs (OAR 635-009-0400 through 635-009-0455), and to all other persons importing, transporting, releasing, or rearing non-aquaria species in this state, including, but not limited to persons operating private fish rearing facilities and research facilities. Stat: Auth.: ORS 496, 497, 498, 506 & 508