Oregon Statutes 509.015 – Forfeiture of boat, vessel or fishing gear unlawfully used; seizure and disposition of food fish unlawfully taken
(1) In addition to the penalty prescribed by ORS § 506.991, upon conviction of a violation of ORS § 509.011, the court may order the forfeiture of the boat, vessel, vehicle and fishing gear unlawfully used, in the manner provided by ORS § 506.695 and 506.700, and the clear proceeds of the property forfeited shall be deposited with the State Treasury in the Common School Fund.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 509.015
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- State Treasury: includes those financial assets the lawful custody of which are vested in the State Treasurer and the office of the State Treasurer relating to the custody of those financial assets. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) All food fish taken, transported or possessed in violation of ORS § 509.011 are subject to seizure by the State Fish and Wildlife Director, a deputy fish or game warden or a member of the state police, either with or without arrest. Upon such seizure, the fish are subject to forfeiture and disposition pursuant to ORS § 506.690. [Amended by 1957 c.133 § 1; 1965 c.570 § 95; 1977 c.652 § 8; 1987 c.858 § 9; 1993 c.699 § 29]