Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 498 § 498.228 — Possession of fish taken outside state restricted
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 498 ·
Oregon Code § 498.228·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Possession of fish taken outside state restricted.
(1) Except as provided in
subsection (2) of this section:
(a) No person
shall possess or import into this state from the waters of the Pacific Ocean
beyond the boundaries of this state any game fish unless the person has in
possession those valid angling licenses, tags and permits required therefor by
the wildlife laws or rules promulgated pursuant thereto.
(b) No person
shall possess or import into this state from any waters beyond the boundaries
of this state any game fish in excess of the amount prescribed by the wildlife
laws or rules promulgated pursuant thereto.
(2) Subsection
(1) of this section does not apply to:
(a) The
possession or importation of fish taken pursuant to the commercial fishing
laws; or
(b) The
possession or importation of fish taken in the waters of another state, a
territory of the United States or a foreign country pursuant to the laws of
such state, territory or foreign country. [1973 c.723 §95]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 498.228
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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