# ORS § 506.031: 506.031 Effect of wildlife laws on commercial fishing laws

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T42_C506_S506.031

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 506.031
- **Heading:** 506.031 Effect of wildlife laws on commercial fishing laws
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 42 / Chapter 506 / Section 506.031

## Text

(1) Nothing in the wildlife laws of this state affects the lawful operation of any fishing gear or the lawful taking of any food fish under the commercial fishing laws.

(2) The commercial fishing laws apply to food fish except as otherwise provided in ORS 506.045 (Fishing rights of treaty Indians not affected) and 506.050 (Federal and state fish cultural operations and scientific investigations) , and shall be enforced regardless of any conflicting provisions in the wildlife laws of this state. No act lawfully done under the commercial fishing laws is unlawful in the event that such act conflicts with any provision of the wildlife laws of this state. [1965 c.570 §7; 1975 c.545 §10; 1977 c.242 §2]

Source: Section 506.031 — Effect of wildlife laws on commercial fishing laws , 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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