Chapter 651 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

SB 961

Relating to provision of surplus salmon to Burns Paiute Tribe; amending ORS 496.201; and declaring an emergency.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 496.201 is amended to read:

496.201. (1) The State of Oregon shall, through the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, [be directed to] provide surplus salmon:

(a) To the Confederated Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indian tribes for their historical, traditional and cultural salmon ceremonies that take place each year.

(b) To the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Indians for their historical, traditional and cultural salmon ceremonies that take place each year.

(c) To the Coquille Tribe for their historical, traditional and cultural salmon ceremonies that take place each year.

(d) To the Burns Paiute Tribe for their historical, traditional and cultural salmon ceremonies that take place each year.

(2) The salmon provided by the state shall meet the expressed needs of the Confederated Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw tribes, up to 1,000 pounds total, the Coquille Tribe, up to 1,000 pounds total, [and] the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Indians, up to 300 pounds total, and the Burns Paiute Tribe, up to 500 pounds total.

(3) The salmon provided by the state may be either surplus whole fish or carcasses.

(4) Salmon may be taken from hatcheries under either the complete or joint control of the state.

SECTION 2. This 2001 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2001 Act takes effect on its passage.

Approved by the Governor June 27, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 27, 2001

Effective date June 27, 2001

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