Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 508 § 508.955 — Lottery system for permit issuance; rules
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 508 ·
Oregon Code § 508.955·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Lottery system for permit issuance; rules.
(1) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may
establish by rule a lottery for issuing permits to vessels under ORS 508.947.
(2) A vessel may
qualify for the lottery if the vessel:
(a) Has a boat
license issued pursuant to ORS 508.260 for the current year; and
(b) Had a boat
license issued pursuant to ORS 508.260 for the previous year.
(3) Based on an
assessment of the resource, the commission may:
(a) Suspend the
lottery for up to two years; and
(b) Renew a
suspension of the lottery every two years.
(4) The
commission shall establish by rule a threshold number of permits below which
the department shall issue permits through the lottery. [2003 c.809 §7]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 508.955
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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