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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The State Fish and Wildlife Director or any inspector, deputy fish warden or special deputy fish warden may arrest any person the officer has probable cause to believe is in the act of committing a violation of the commercial fishing laws. Such officers are peace officers of the state for this purpose and may execute all criminal process issued for the arrest or detention of any person complained against for violation of the commercial fishing laws. It is unlawful knowingly or willfully to resist or oppose such officers in the discharge of their duties.
(2) Any officer described in subsection (1) of this section who makes an arrest must report it, together with the disposition of the case, to the director within 30 days after the date of the arrest. Failure so to report subjects the officer to removal from office by the authority that appointed the officer.
(3) The officers described in subsection (1) of this section have all the powers and authority of a peace officer in serving warrants, subpoenas and other legal process in the enforcement of the commercial fishing laws.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Commercial Fishing and Fisheries § 506.526 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-42-commercial-fishing-and-fisheries/or-rev-st-sect-506-526/
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