ORS 498.257: Prohibition on possession, sale, trade or distribution of shark fins; exceptions.

(1) As used in this section:

      (a) “Shark fin” means the raw or dried fin or tail of a shark.

      (b) “Spiny dogfish” means a shark belonging to the family Squalidae in the order Squaliformes that has two spines, one anterior to each dorsal fin, and that does not have an anal fin.

      (2) A person may not possess, sell or offer for sale, trade or distribute a shark fin in this state.

      (3) This section does not apply to:

      (a) A person who possesses, sells or offers for sale, trades or distributes a shark fin from a spiny dogfish that was legally taken or landed under rules adopted by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and in accordance with federal regulations; and

      (b) A person who holds a license or permit issued by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife under the wildlife laws to take a shark and who possesses, sells or offers for sale, trades or distributes a shark fin consistent with the terms of that license or permit.