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OR SB461

OR SB461
Relating to documents issued under the wildlife laws.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act says that license agents under the wildlife laws have to provide paper copies of licenses, tags and permits upon request. The Act says than a fish and wildlife agency cannot make a person use an online system in order to buy or use a license, tag or permit. The Act says that certain license agents can keep the full amount of agent fees. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Directs the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to require license agents to issue paper copies of licenses, tags and permits under the wildlife laws upon request. Prohibits the commission from requiring a person to participate in an electronic licensing system in order to purchase or use a li- cense, tag or permit. Increases the portion of a fee for issuance of a license, tag or permit under the wildlife laws that certain license agents may retain.

AI Summary

This bill addresses wildlife licensing procedures in Oregon by requiring the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to provide paper copies of licenses, tags, and permits upon request by purchasers and prohibiting the commission from mandating electronic licensing systems as the sole method of obtaining wildlife documentation. The bill specifically amends existing law to require license agents to issue paper copies when requested and ensures that individuals cannot be compelled to use online systems to buy or use licenses, tags, or permits. Additionally, the bill increases the portion of agent fees that certain license agents can retain, raising the fee for most licenses from $1 to $2, with specific higher rates for certain types of licenses like nonresident hunting and tag licenses. This legislation aims to preserve traditional paper documentation options and provide more financial compensation to license agents, while maintaining flexibility in how wildlife licenses and permits are obtained and issued.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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