Oregon Code § 508.822·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Permit
transfer restrictions; fee.
(1) The vessel permit required by ORS 508.801 is transferable:
(a) To a
replacement vessel of the permit holder.
(b) To the
purchaser of the vessel when the vessel is sold.
(c) Upon request
of a permit holder, to a replacement vessel owned by an individual other than
the permit holder if authorized by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
However, any transfer of a permit away from a vessel without the written
consent of each person holding a security interest in such vessel is void.
(2) Permits may
be transferred between vessels where both vessels fall within any one of the
following categories:
(a) Vessels less
than or equal to 30 feet;
(b) Vessels
greater than 30 feet and less than or equal to 42 feet; or
(c) Vessels
greater than 42 feet.
(3) A permit may
be transferred from a vessel that is in one of the categories defined in
subsection (2) of this section to a vessel that is in a different category
provided that no vessel permit may be transferred to a vessel more than five
feet longer than the vessel from which the permit is being transferred.
(4) A vessel
permit may not be transferred more than once in any 12-month period. However,
the Commercial Fishery Permit Board may waive the waiting period for additional
transfer if the board finds that strict adherence to the waiting period would
create undue hardship for the individual seeking transfer of the permit.
(5) Persons
requesting the transfer of a permit pursuant to subsection (1)(c) of this
section shall provide to the department copies of documents or state
registration for each vessel as proof of the length and ownership.
(6) A fee of $115
shall be charged for each transfer of a vessel permit under this section. [1979
c.613 §9; 1981 c.365 §3; 1983 c.797 §5; 1985 c.159 §1; 1987 c.912 §4; 1989
c.441 §1; 1995 c.602 §14; 2007 c.461 §2; 2009 c.832 §34; 2012 c.17 §3; 2025
c.564 §65]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 508.822
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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