Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 509.505 (2026)

Placing in water matter injurious to shellfish

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509.505 Placing in water matter injurious to shellfish. It is unlawful for any person, municipal corporation, political subdivision or governmental agency to deposit or allow to escape into, or cause or permit to be deposited or escape into any public waters of this state, any substance of any kind which will or shall in any manner injuriously affect the life, growth or flavor of shellfish in or under such waters. [Formerly 509.460]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1983–1983 · leading case: Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition v. Oregon Fish & Wildlife Comm'n, 662 P.2d 356 (Or. Ct. App. 1983).

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Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition v. Oregon Fish & Wildlife Comm'n, 662 P.2d 356 (Or. Ct. App. 1983). · cites it 7× “Petitioners contend: (1) the Commission failed to comply with the Special Local Needs Registration and Labeling requirements for the use of Sevin; (2) the order violates ORS 509.505, which prohibits depositing any substance injurious to shellfish into the water; (3) the…”

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