Bill > HB3827

This bill modifies Oregon's regulations regarding Columbia River fisheries, specifically focusing on gillnet salmon fishing. The bill prohibits individuals from using gillnets to land salmon in the main stem of the Columbia River, with exceptions for Washington state commercial fishing license holders and members of federally recognized Indian tribes. A key provision requires that to renew a Columbia River gillnet salmon vessel permit, an individual must have used the permit to land salmon in at least one of the two preceding calendar years. The bill also removes previous provisions that allowed the Commercial Fishery Permit Board to waive permit renewal requirements under certain circumstances, such as fishing in alternative fisheries or experiencing illness or accidents. A gillnet is defined as a vertical panel of netting that hangs from a line with regularly spaced floaters. These changes aim to more tightly regulate salmon fishing in the Columbia River, ensuring active use of fishing permits and restricting gillnet fishing in specific river areas. The amendments will apply to activities and permit renewals occurring on or after the bill's effective date in 2025.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3827