Oregon Code § 506.720·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Suit
for damages; amount; rules; application for or obtaining license when money due
prohibited.
(1)
The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may institute suit for the recovery of
damages for the unlawful taking, possession or killing of food fish that are
the property of the state.
(2) The damages
shall be twice the fair market value of the food fish.
(3) The
commission shall establish by rule the fair market value of food fish.
(4) No person
shall apply for or obtain any license, tag or permit issued by the commission
when civil damages due pursuant to this section, or when moneys due the State
Department of Fish and Wildlife from court-ordered restitution for a violation
of the commercial fishing laws, have not been paid. [1987 c.213 §2; 2023 c.166 §2]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 506.720
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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