Oregon Revised Statutes

Chapter 507 — Compacts with Other States

5 sections

507.010 Oregon-Washington Columbia River fish compact

Congress, by virtue of the authority vested in it under section 10, Article I, United States Constitution, providing for compacts and agreements between states, having ratified the recommendations of the conference committees of the States of Oregon and Washington, appointed to agree on legislation necessary for the regulation, preservation and protection of…

507.020 Oregon-Washington concurrent jurisdiction waters

The waters over which the States of Oregon and Washington are deemed to have concurrent jurisdiction comprise the waters of the Columbia River and its tributaries, within the confines of the States of Oregon and Washington, where such waters are state boundaries.

507.030 Modification of Oregon-Washington Columbia River fish compact; hearing

The State Fish and Wildlife Commission, on behalf of the State of Oregon, may enter into an agreement with the constituted authority of the State of Washington, to modify the existing agreement with respect to fishing in the waters of the Columbia River and its tributaries, within the confines of the States of Oregon and Washington, where such waters are sta…

507.040 Pacific Marine Fisheries Compact

A compact, in form as in this section fully set forth, shall be in effect when one or both of the States of California and Washington become parties thereto, and the consent of Congress has been granted as required by section 10, Article I, of the Constitution of the United States. ____________________________________________________________________________…

507.050 Representation on Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

The State Fish and Wildlife Director, one legislator appointed as provided in this section and one public member appointed by the Governor shall act as representatives of the State of Oregon on the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission in accordance with the provisions of and with the powers and duties in the compact set forth in ORS 507.040. The legis…