SB 627

Abstract

Transfers duties, functions and powers of State Department of Fish and Wildlife relating to tax exemption for riparian land, special assessment for qualified wildlife habitat, identification or designation of threatened or endangered species, exception of nongame wildlife and forest health policies to Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board. Transfers duties, functions and powers of State Department of Fish and Wildlife relating to determining wolf depredation on livestock for tax credit or compensation payment purposes to State Department of Agriculture. Changes description of State Department of Fish and Wildlife duties, functions and powers. Renames State Department of Fish and Wildlife to Oregon Fish and Game. Renames Wildlife Division of department to Game Division. Changes title of State Fish and Wildlife Director to State Fish and Game Director.