# ORS § 506.028: 506.028 “Conservation” defined

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.028

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 506.028
- **Heading:** 506.028 “Conservation” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.028

## Text

As used in the commercial fishing laws, unless the context requires otherwise, “conservation” means providing for the utilization and management of the food fish of Oregon to protect the ultimate supply for present and future generations, preventing waste and implementing a sound management program for sustained economic, recreational and aesthetic benefits. [1971 c.187 §5; 1973 c.271 §1]

Source: Section 506.028 — “Conservation” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors506.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 506.001 506.001 Contents of commercial fishing laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.001.md)
- [ORS § 506.006 506.006 General definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.006.md)
- [ORS § 506.011 506.011 Types of marine life defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.011.md)
- [ORS § 506.016 506.016 “Salmon” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.016.md)
- [ORS § 506.025 506.025 “Unlawful to buy” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.025.md)
- [ORS § 506.028 506.028 “Conservation” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.028.md)
- [ORS § 506.031 506.031 Effect of wildlife laws on commercial fishing laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.031.md)
- [ORS § 506.036 506.036 Jurisdiction of commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.036.md)
- [ORS § 506.045 506.045 Fishing rights of treaty Indians not affected](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.045.md)
- [ORS § 506.050 506.050 Federal and state fish cultural operations and scientific investigations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.050.md)
- [ORS § 506.109 506.109 Food fish management policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.109.md)
- [ORS § 506.119 506.119 General duties and powers of commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.119.md)
- [ORS § 506.124 506.124 Hatchery practice rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.124.md)
- [ORS § 506.129 506.129 Establishing seasons, amounts and manner of taking food fish](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.129.md)

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