Oregon Statutes 508.951 – Black Rockfish, Blue Rockfish and Nearshore Species Research Account; sources; uses
(1) There is established a Black Rockfish, Blue Rockfish and Nearshore Species Research Account in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest on moneys in the account shall be credited to the account.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 508.951
- 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) The account shall consist of moneys deposited into the account by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife from fees collected for the value of black rockfish, blue rockfish or nearshore fish at the point of landing pursuant to ORS § 508.505 (1)(b) and black rockfish and blue rockfish vessel permit fees and late fees collected under ORS § 508.947 and 508.949. The moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife for gathering and analyzing data and conducting research on the black rockfish and blue rockfish fishery and the nearshore species fishery. [2003 c.809 § 5]