ORS 622.240: Classifying lands for cultivation.

Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07

The State Department of Agriculture shall investigate and classify those state lands that are suitable for oyster, clam or mussel cultivation. The department shall consult with appropriate local, state and federal agencies to determine whether lands proposed by an applicant for oyster, clam and mussel cultivation are suitable for such shellfish cultivation. [Formerly 509.429; 1997 c.375 §3]

Administrative rules citing this section

OAR 603-082-0010: Purpose — implements
OAR 603-082-0020: Definitions — implements
OAR 603-082-0050: Classifying Lands Suitable for Cultivation — implements
OAR 603-082-0100: Scheduling, Notice and Conduct of Hearings — implements

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Cited by

ORS 622.243: Water quality pilot project.
ORS 622.360: Cultivation does not affect ocean shore activities.

Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors622.html