LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Shoalwater Tribe reservation established by U.S. presidential executive order.
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1866
Shoalwater Tribe reservation established by U.S. presidential executive order.
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An Act for the Preservation of Oysters in Shoalwater Bay. This act required six months residency, prohibited harvest from June 1- August 1, excluding planted beds, outlawed dredge harvest, and required that “small oysters to be returned to the natural beds.”
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An Act for the Preservation of Clams and Oysters, Oregon Territory (included what was to become Washington Territory in 1854). Unlawful to take during May, June, Jul, and August from territorial waters; also illegal to take if resident for less than three months.
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