506.016 “Salmon” defined

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OR Code › Title 42 › Chapter 506 › Section 506.016

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As used in the commercial fishing laws, “salmon” means all anadromous species of salmon, including but not limited to:

(1) Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, commonly known as humpback, humpies or pink salmon.

(2) Oncorhynchus keta, commonly known as chum or dog salmon.

(3) Oncorhynchus kisutch, commonly known as coho or silver salmon.

(4) Oncorhynchus nerka, commonly known as sockeye, red or blueback salmon.

(5) Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, commonly known as chinook salmon. [1965 c.570 §5; 1969 c.411 §1]

Source: Section 506.016 — “Salmon” defined , https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.html (accessed May 26, 2025).

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