Oregon Code § 496.475·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Adoption of basin plans.
The plans adopted pursuant to ORS 496.470 shall:
(1) Incorporate
sound science;
(2) Be based upon
adaptive management, incorporating monitoring and evaluation and clearly
defined objectives and outcomes;
(3) Benefit fish
and wildlife;
(4) Be consistent
with efforts of the State of Oregon to recover salmonid populations listed
under the federal Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1531 to 1544; and
(5) Include a
risk versus benefit analysis to wild fish. [1999 c.671 §2; 2001 c.97 §2]
Note:
See note under 496.470.
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 496.475
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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