Chapter 9.08
HUNTING

Sections:

9.08.010    Hunting prohibited.

9.08.020    Exception for certain controlled hunts.

9.08.030    Notice to public and issuance of citations.

9.08.040    Designation of city of Madras as agent for purposes of this chapter.

9.08.050    Violations—Penalties.

9.08.060    Disposition of fines.

9.08.010 Hunting prohibited.

Except as otherwise provided for herein, all hunting of any kind is strictly prohibited on any of the property jointly owned by the city of Madras and Jefferson County located at the Madras Airport and the Madras Industrial Park. (Ord. O-115-99 § 1, 1999)

9.08.020 Exception for certain controlled hunts.

A.    If it is determined, in consultation with the state of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, that an overabundance of wildlife is causing interference with any use of the property jointly owned by the city of Madras and Jefferson County, hunting may be permitted on a limited basis through a controlled hunt.

B.    Any controlled hunt that may be authorized shall be limited to the times prescribed by Jefferson County or its designated agent and shall be authorized by special permit issued by the county or its designated agent.

C.    Any controlled hunt authorized by Jefferson County or its designated agent shall be conducted in accordance with the state of Oregon fish and wildlife regulations. Jefferson County shall cooperate with the state of Oregon Fish and Wildlife Department in authorizing controlled hunts. (Ord. O-115-99 § 2, 1999)

9.08.030 Notice to public and issuance of citations.

Jefferson County or its designated agent shall post “No Hunting” signs on the property jointly owned by Jefferson County and the city of Madras which is located at the Madras Airport and the Madras Industrial Park and shall cite any person in violation of this chapter if said person hunts or is found hunting on the above described properties without specific written permission from Jefferson County or its designated agent. (Ord. O-115-99 § 3, 1999)

9.08.040 Designation of city of Madras as agent for purposes of this chapter.

A.    The city of Madras, its officers, employees and agents are hereby designated as Jefferson County’s agents for all purposes set forth in this chapter for so long as the city of Madras and Jefferson County continue in their joint management of the above described properties and continue in joint ownership of said properties.

B.    The city of Madras, its officers, employees and agents, on behalf of Jefferson County, are authorized to:

1.    Enforce all provisions of this chapter; and

2.    Issue citations for violations of this chapter; and

3.    Prosecute all violations of this chapter in the Jefferson County Circuit Court. (Ord. O-115-99 § 4, 1999)

9.08.050 Violations—Penalties.

A.    Any violation of this chapter shall result in a citation being issued and fines shall be imposed by the Jefferson County Circuit Court in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each violation thereof.

B.    The bail amount for each citation issued shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00). (Ord. O-115-99 § 5, 1999)

9.08.060 Disposition of fines.

All fines collected by Jefferson County or its designated agent, after all lawfully imposed court costs and fees are paid, shall be deposited in the Madras Airport fund or such other fund as may be established by Jefferson County or the city of Madras for the operation and maintenance of the Madras Airport. (Ord. O-115-99 § 6, 1999)