These rules implement HB 2971, enacted by the 2007 Legislative Assembly, which authorized appointment of agents, subject to the Department's direction and control, to assist the Department in its official duties by pursuing black bear and/or cougar with dogs. These rules authorize two classes of agents:
Or. Admin. Code § 635-079-0000
Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 498.164
Stats. Implemented: HB 2971 (Ch.143, OL 2007)