Chapter 281 Oregon Laws 1999

Session Law

AN ACT

SB 992

Relating to allocation of hunting permits; amending ORS 704.060; and declaring an emergency.

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

SECTION 1. ORS 704.060 is amended to read:

704.060. (1) [Not later than January 1, 1999,] The State Marine Board shall establish a certification process for outfitters and guides who engage in providing outfitting and guiding services for the hunting of deer and elk to qualify for participation in the allocation of permits required by ORS 496.151. Certification shall include evaluation of education, training, experience and other matters regarding the qualification of individuals to provide the required services.

(2) The board may charge a fee for certification that is in addition to the fee required by this chapter for registration.

(3) Outfitters and guides must meet the certification requirements of this section [not later than January 1, 2000,] in the calendar year prior to each deer and elk season in order to participate in the permit allocation referred to in ORS 496.151.

SECTION 2. This 1999 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 1999 Act takes effect on its passage.

Approved by the Governor June 18, 1999

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 18, 1999

Effective date June 18, 1999

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