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Updated: 10/8/2007
Description: Permit required for the removal of natural products of the ocean shore such as rock, sand, marine algae, fish, wildlife and driftwood for commercial or non-personal use. There is a moratorium on commercial kelp harvesting at this time.

Water related projects often require multiple permits. Please see Common Water Related Projects for information on other permits that may be required to accomplish your project.
Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: ORS 390.605 to .770
OAR 736-020-0035
Duration: Variable
Fees - application, exam, etc.:  Each natural product removal permit issued by the Department shall specify an amount and/or form of just compensation to be paid by the permittee. At the Department's discretion, just compensation may be comprised of any combination of the following:
A flat fee ;
A flat fee plus reporting requirements as specified by the Department;
A percentage, not to exceed three percent, of the applicant's gross revenues resulting from the sale of the ocean shore product;
A fee rate per measure, such as weight or volume, not to exceed three percent of the applicant's gross revenues resulting from the sale of the ocean shore product;
Administrative costs to the State of processing the application, issuing the permit, and monitoring the project for permit compliance.
Responsible Agency: Parks and Recreation Department
Bonding Requirements: None
Insurance Requirements: None
Application Form: Ocean Shore Permit Main Form and Addendum D
Service Links:  Ocean Shores Natural Product Removal
 Ocean Shores Natural Product Removal Permit
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Required Documentation: Natural product removal under ORS 390.725, shall contain a description of the material to be removed, the location thereof, the method of removal (including a description of equipment to be used), the amount thereof, the purpose for which it shall be used and the time and duration of removal.
It shall include the names of all ocean front property owners owning property that abuts the property described in the application.
Additional Information: Contact information:
Ocean Shores Program Manager
Jeff Farm
Jeff.Farm@state.or.us
541-997-5755


Washington Border to Yachats
(Clatsop, Tillamook, Lincoln and Lane Counties)

Tony Stein
Tony.Stein@state.or.us
401 SW 9th Street
Newport, OR. 97365
Voice: (541) 265-9871
Fax: (541) 265-9157


Yachats to California Border
(Lane, Douglas, Coos and Curry Counties)

Calum Stevenson
Calum.Stevenson@state.or.us
89814 Cape Arago Highway
Coos Bay, OR. 97420-9647
Voice: (541) 888-9324
Fax: (541) 888-5650

Web OPRD Website

  Agency Information
Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
Agency Name: Parks and Recreation Department
E-mail Address: park.info@state.or.us
Phone: 503-986-0707 or 800-551-6949 (toll-free in Oregon)
Mail Address: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
725 Summer St NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301 - 1266
Website Information: http://egov.oregon.gov/OPRD/index.shtml

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