Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 509 § 509.015 — Forfeiture of boat, vessel or fishing gear unlawfully used; seizure and
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 509 ·
Oregon Code § 509.015·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Forfeiture of boat, vessel or fishing gear unlawfully used; seizure and
disposition of food fish unlawfully taken.
(1) In addition to the penalty prescribed by ORS
506.991, upon conviction of a violation of ORS 509.011, the court may order the
forfeiture of the boat, vessel, vehicle and fishing gear unlawfully used, in
the manner provided by ORS 506.695 and 506.700, and the clear proceeds of the
property forfeited shall be deposited with the State Treasury in the Common
School Fund.
(2) All food fish
taken, transported or possessed in violation of ORS 509.011 are subject to
seizure by the State Fish and Wildlife Director, a deputy fish or game warden
or a member of the state police, either with or without arrest. Upon such
seizure, the fish are subject to forfeiture and disposition pursuant to ORS
506.690. [Amended by 1957 c.133 §1; 1965 c.570 §95; 1977 c.652 §8; 1987 c.858 §9;
1993 c.699 §29]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 509.015
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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