Section 196.550 - Funding.

OR Rev Stat § 196.550 (2019) (N/A)
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(2) Any designation of marine reserves in Oregon’s territorial sea must include commitments by relevant state agencies to pursue long-term funding necessary to enforce prohibitions, support necessary research and monitoring and provide for public education.

(3) If funding cannot be secured to meet the enforcement and research-based monitoring needs associated with the goals specified in ORS 196.545 (2)(e), agencies responsible for managing the marine reserves shall make recommendations to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Legislative Assembly and initiate actions to scale down or suspend fisheries prohibitions in the marine reserves. [2009 c.847 §5]

Note: See note under 196.540.