Chapter 188 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

SB 748

Relating to fishing tackle collection.

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

SECTION 1. (1) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall establish a Keep Oregon’s Rivers Clean pilot program for the collection, recycling and proper disposal of fishing tackle, including monofilament line, fluorocarbon leaders, lines, lead weights and lures.

(2) The program shall consist of collection points located at or near established fishing areas and boat ramps on a maximum of six rivers, including the Rogue and North Santiam Rivers. At each collection point, the department shall work with conservation and outdoor sports groups to provide a container for collection of tackle and post permanent signs or other notices that explain the program, the benefits of proper tackle recycling and disposal and the Oregon conservation ethic.

(3) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife may work cooperatively with the State Parks and Recreation Department to establish a method by which deposited tackle may be collected for recycling and disposal.

(4) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall report to the Seventy-third Legislative Assembly on the efficacy of the program established under this section.

SECTION 2. Section 1 of this 2003 Act is repealed on January 2, 2008.

Approved by the Governor May 30, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 2, 2003

Effective date January 1, 2004

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