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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall establish a Keep Oregon's Rivers Clean 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. 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 include in any statewide sportfishing regulations publication produced by the department a statement explaining the collection and recycling program and encouraging nongovernmental organization participation in the program.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Wildlife § 496.490 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-41-wildlife/or-rev-st-sect-496-490/
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