OAR 635-435-0060: Cancellation or Non-Renewal of Permit

(1) Failure to comply with the record keeping, reporting, or other requirements of the WCO Permit may lead to cancellation or denial of renewal of the permit. (2) The Department may revoke or deny issuance of a WCO Permit if listed employees were, convicted of, or admits to, a violation of a wildlife law (under the Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact), or rule, or permit issued under the wildlife laws within the previous five years. (3) A WCO permittee that has been notified that the permit will be cancelled or denied renewal may petition the Department for a contested case hearing. The request for a contested case hearing on a proposed cancellation must be received by the Department within 21 days after service of notice (90 days for emergency cancellations). The request for hearing on a proposed non-renewal must be received by the Department within 60 days of notice. Final Orders in contested case hearings shall be issued by the Department Director.