Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 635 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Division 200 - SALE, PURCHASE OR EXCHANGE OF WILDLIFE PARTS (EXCLUDING MARINE AND COMMERCIAL FISH, SHELLFISH AND MARINE INVERTEBRATES)
Section 635-200-0000 - Purpose and Applicability
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) ORS 498.022states that except as provided by rule adopted by the commission, no person may purchase, sell or exchange, or offer to purchase, sell or exchange any wildlife parts. The purpose of these rules is to provide in one division all rules allowing the sale, purchase, or exchange of wildlife parts.
(2) Each exception to the statutory prohibition applies only to the parts of lawfully taken animals. Unless otherwise specifically allowed by law, the sale, purchase or exchange of the parts of any wildlife that was taken unlawfully continues to be prohibited. In the case of any enforcement action for violation of these rules, the burden of proving that the animal was taken lawfully is on the person who sells, purchases, or exchanges wildlife parts.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 96.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 498.019, ORS 498.022 & ORS 498.042
Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 498.019, ORS 498.022 & ORS 498.042
