Use of single delivery license in lieu of permit; reciprocity of law. (1) Notwithstanding ORS 508.840, an individual who holds a valid scallop fishing permit required by or issued pursuant to the laws of the states of Washington or California may land scallops in this state that were taken in the ocean fishery without the permit required by ORS 508.840 if the vessel possesses a single delivery license referred to in ORS 508.285

(2) This section remains operative only while laws or administrative rules in California and Washington are operative that contain, in substance or effect, provisions similar to the provisions of ORS 508.840 (1). [1981 c.365 §26; 1995 c.602 §16; 1999 c.164 §4]