Westerholm v. Thornton

This proceeding, which is authorized by ORS 254.080, is an appeal by William E. Westerholm, James H. Cellars and Columbia River Salmon & Tuna Packers Association from a ballot title written by the Attorney General (ORS 254.060) for an initiative measure which relates to (1) the catching of salmon and steelhead fish and (2) dealing in such fish that were caught unlawfully. The initiative measure reads in part:

“Section 2. (1) It shall be unlawful to take, catch or fish for any species of salmo gairdneri, hereinafter called steelhead, or any species of salmon at any time, except by hook and…