Relating to aquaculture.
Summary
Transfers regulatory authority over propagation of finfish in private commercial aquaculture facilities from State Department of Fish and Wildlife and State Fish and Wildlife Commission to State Department of Agriculture. Prohibits releasing finfish produced by private commercial aquaculture facility into waters of state unless finfish health is certified by State Department of Agriculture. Requires Oregon Business Development Department to establish and administer grant program for economic development projects involving operation of private commercial aquaculture facilities or utilization of finfish propagated in private commercial aquaculture facility.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2017
Last action Jul 7, 2017
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 7, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Jan 18, 2017
Committee
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
legislature
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Smith
RRepublican
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