(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws, it is unlawful for an individual to operate a vessel in the ocean pink shrimp fishery without first obtaining a vessel permit issued pursuant to ORS § 508.880, 508.883 and 508.889 to 508.910.

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(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of the commercial fishing laws, it is unlawful for a wholesaler, canner or buyer to buy or receive pink shrimp (Pandalus jordani) taken in the ocean pink shrimp fishery from a vessel for which the permit required by subsection (1) of this section or the license required by ORS § 508.883 has not been issued.

(3) The permit required by subsection (1) of this section is in addition to and not in lieu of the boat license required by ORS § 508.260. [1979 c.613 § 13; 1981 c.365 § 5]