Chapter 871 Oregon Laws 2009

AN ACT

SB 472

Relating to remote hatchbox program.

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

SECTION 1. For the period commencing January 1, 2010, and ending December 31, 2015, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission may evaluate the remote hatchbox program, established pursuant to ORS 496.445 and 496.458, in select Rogue River basin streams after consultation with local communities, groups participating in the salmon and trout enhancement program established under ORS 496.440, conservation groups working on matters related to the Rogue River basin and the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Consultation under this section must include, but not be limited to, matters related to remote hatchbox placement and monitoring, data collection, adult returns and fishery contribution.

SECTION 2. Section 1 of this 2009 Act is repealed on January 2, 2016.

Approved by the Governor August 4, 2009

Filed in the office of Secretary of State August 4, 2009

Effective date January 1, 2010

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