Or. Admin. Code § 635-004-0565 - License Required

(1) Vessels electing to take, land or possess only albacore tuna for commercial purposes in a calendar year in Oregon may purchase an Albacore Tuna Landing License in lieu of commercial fishing, crewmember, and boat licenses.

(a) Vessels which hold an Albacore Tuna Landing License are considered commercial fishing vessels for the purposes of U.S. Coast Guard Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Requirements, law enforcement and fishery management.

(b) An Albacore Tuna Landing License is not required to take, land or possess albacore tuna for vessels licensed pursuant to ORS 508.260 and individuals licensed pursuant to ORS 508.235.

(2) Application for this license may be made and fee paid at time of first calendar year albacore tuna landing into Oregon or at any Department marine field office or Salem Headquarters office, on a Department license application form.

(3) Fees for an Albacore Tuna Landing License are as follows:

(a) Vessels that hold a valid commercial fishing license from another state and do not hold a valid commercial fishing license from Oregon: $25.00 (plus a $2.00 license agent fee).

(b) Resident vessels that do not hold a valid commercial fishing license from Oregon or another state: $250.00 (plus a $2.00 license agent fee).

(c) Nonresident vessels that do not hold a valid commercial fishing license from Oregon or another state and all foreign vessels: $300.00 (plus a $2.00 license agent fee).

(4) An Albacore Tuna Landing License allows unlimited landings of albacore tuna by the vessel during the calendar year of issuance.

(5) Albacore Tuna Landing Licenses are not transferable.

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Or. Admin. Code § 635-004-0565

DFW 75-2012, f. 6-28-12, cert. ef. 7-1-12; DFW 139-2015, f. 10-14-15, cert. ef. 1/1/2016

Stat. Auth.: ORS 506.036, 506.109, 506.119 & 506.129, Other SB 247 (2015)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & 506.129