TITLE 61

SMALL WATERCRAFT

Chapter 830. Small Watercraft

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Chapter 830 — Small Watercraft

2011 EDITION

SMALL WATERCRAFT

GENERAL PROVISIONS

830.005 Definitions for chapter

830.015 Application of ORS 830.005, 830.015 to 830.050, 830.175, 830.210 to 830.420 and 830.475 to 830.490; exemptions

830.025 Other boating laws not affected

830.035 Peace officers to enforce chapter; fleeing; attempts to elude

830.037 Notification of stolen boat; notice in electronic file system; issuance of new title or certificate of number

830.040 Contrary local laws prohibited

830.050 Reporting lost boat

830.053 False or fraudulent report of theft of boat

830.055 Oregon Adopt-a-River Program; implementation; rules

830.060 Consistency with federal law

830.080 Boating Offense Compact

MANDATORY BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION

830.082 Mandatory boating safety education program

830.084 Requirements for mandatory boating safety education program; certificate; fee

830.086 Boating safety certificate; requirements; fee

830.088 Operation of motorboat by person 12 to 15 years of age

830.090 Operation of motorboat by person 16 years of age or older

830.092 Exemption from requirement to obtain boating safety certificate

830.094 Boating safety certificate required to operate motorboat

830.096 Conditional suspension of fine for violation of boating safety requirements

STATE MARINE BOARD

830.100 Boating safety policy

830.105 State Marine Board

830.110 Powers and duties of board; rules

830.115 Boating survey

830.120 Term; vacancies

830.125 Compensation and expenses

830.130 Officers; quorum; meetings

830.135 State Marine Director

830.137 Disposition of funds received through Clean Vessel Act; priority

830.140 Boating Safety, Law Enforcement and Facility Account; sources; disposition; enforcement by cities and counties

830.150 Disbursement of funds for boating facilities; priorities; water quality protection; hearing

830.155 Revolving fund; limit

830.160 Board authority to remove obstructions from water

830.165 Boating safety educational program; youthful boat operator program

830.170 Agreements with other jurisdictions

830.172 County boat use permit program review

REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC AREAS

830.175 Regulations for specific areas; rules

830.180 Use of motors prohibited on certain lakes; exceptions

830.185 Speed restrictions in certain areas

830.190 Temporary suspension of speed restrictions

830.195 Board to protect traditional boating uses and prevent user conflicts

830.200 County boat use permits

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

830.210 Operating improperly equipped boat prohibited

830.215 Personal flotation devices; rules

830.220 Fire extinguishers; rules

830.225 Lights; rules

830.230 Sound signaling devices; rules

830.235 Carburetors

830.240 Ventilation systems; rules

830.245 Safety devices on boat operated in tidewater; rules

830.250 Additional equipment; rules

830.260 Muffling devices

830.270 Notice to board on noise violation charge; board to supply information to court; suspension of certificate

BOATING OPERATIONS

830.300 Operating boat in violation of chapter prohibited

830.305 Unsafe operation

830.315 Reckless operation; speed

830.325 Operating boat while under influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substance

830.330 Liability of owner for negligent operation of boat

830.335 Operator to maintain lookout

830.340 Navigation rules

830.345 Traffic lanes; swim areas

830.350 Testing racing motorboat

830.355 Overloading

830.360 Riding on bow, gunwale or transom

830.362 Operating motorboat with person holding on to or occupying parts aft of transom

830.365 Waterskiing, surfboarding and similar activities

830.370 Mooring to buoys and beacons; defacing or destroying navigational markers

830.375 Authorization required to hold marine event; rules

830.380 Peace officer authority to require operator to remedy especially hazardous condition

830.383 Person required to remedy especially hazardous condition

830.385 Commercial fishing boats exempt from regulation of especially hazardous condition

830.390 Minimum equipment and safety requirements for vessels engaged in Klamath Lake plankton fishery

RENTAL, CHARTER OR LIVERY GENERALLY

830.410 Operator of boat livery to provide properly equipped boats

830.415 Records of operator of boat livery

830.420 Minimum equipment requirements for rental or charter boats; rules; inspection; cancellation or revocation of certificate for failure to comply

OCEAN CHARTER VESSEL REGULATION

830.430 Definitions for ORS 830.430 to 830.460 and 830.997

830.435 Ocean charter vessel license; reciprocity with Washington license holders; rules; license and fee in lieu of other requirements

830.440 License application; contents; fee; bond or financial security; transfer of license; rules

830.445 Liability insurance form; notice to board upon termination of coverage; license suspension for failure to maintain insurance

830.450 Equipment requirements

830.460 Prohibited activities

ACCIDENTS

830.475 Duties of operators and witnesses at accidents

830.480 Accident report required; rules

830.485 Form of report; sending death certificate to State Marine Board

830.490 Confidential nature of report

830.495 Report of accident resulting in death or disappearance; duties of passengers

BOATING UNDER INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS

830.505 Implied consent to chemical tests for intoxicants; refusal to submit; consequences

830.510 Chemical evidence of use of intoxicants

830.515 Evidence of refusal to submit to test in legal proceeding

830.520 Circumstances under which chemical tests may be administered

830.525 Chemical tests obtained by subject

830.535 Criteria for chemical analyses

830.545 Information about rights and consequences

830.550 Implied consent to field sobriety tests for intoxicants; refusal to submit; consequences

AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION

(Generally)

830.560 Launching boat with aquatic invasive species prohibited; rules

(Permits)

830.565 Permit required

830.570 Board to issue permit; fees

830.575 Fees for permit

830.580 Rules; contracting services

830.585 Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund

(Prevention Efforts)

830.587 Definitions for ORS 830.589, 830.594 and 830.999

830.589 Watercraft check stations; rules

830.594 Report of prevention efforts

SEAPLANES

830.600 Applicability of boating laws to seaplanes

830.605 State Marine Board and Oregon Department of Aviation to distribute information on regulation of seaplanes

NUMBERING, TITLES AND LICENSES

(Generally)

830.700 Definitions for ORS 830.060 to 830.140 and 830.700 to 830.870

830.705 Applicability of numbering, title and license requirements

830.710 Report of transfer, abandonment or destruction of boat, boathouse or floating home or change of address of owner

830.715 Record of certificates and numbers; fees for furnishing information

830.720 Cancellation of title upon scrapping of boat, boathouse or floating home

830.725 Distribution of lists of owners

830.730 False information prohibited

(Titles; Security Interest)

830.740 Perfection of security interest in boats, boathouses and floating homes covered by certificate of title; applicability of Uniform Commercial Code

830.745 Notation on title of creation, satisfaction or assignment of security interest; fee

830.750 Transfer of title subject to security interest; dealer transferees; fee

830.755 Transfer by operation of law of title subject to security interest; fee

(Boats)

830.770 Certificate of number required on boat; exceptions

830.775 Operation of certain boats without certificates of registration

830.780 Identifying number on forward half of boat

830.785 Application for boat number

830.790 Certificate or registration fees

830.795 Issuance of certificate of number and validation stickers; stickers placed on boats

830.800 Expiration of certificate of number; renewal of certificate and stickers

830.805 Application by owner having number awarded by federal government or another state

830.810 Certificate of title; exceptions; rules; application fees; penalty fee

830.815 Refusal to issue or suspension or cancellation of certificate

830.820 Duplicate certificates or validation stickers

830.825 Hull identification number required

830.830 Dealer or boat manufacturer number; fee

(Floating Homes; Boathouses)

830.850 Identifying number plate required on floating homes and boathouses; certificate of title required; fee

830.855 Application for floating home or boathouse identifying plate; fee; issuance of certificate of title

830.860 Validity of certificate of title; new certificates; fee

830.865 Rules

830.870 Duplicate certificate; fee

DISPOSITION OF BOATS AND EQUIPMENT FROM WHICH IDENTIFICATION NUMBER REMOVED

830.875 Definitions for ORS 830.880 to 830.895

830.880 Seizure of boats and equipment from which identification number has been removed; inspection of property; check for stolen boats; renumbering

830.885 Return of seized property; investigation to determine ownership; notice to owner

830.890 Public notice to persons having interest in seized property; court action; sale of property at public auction; disposition of proceeds

830.895 Renumbering; inspection requirement

ABANDONED BOATS, FLOATING HOMES, BOATHOUSES

830.907 Definitions for ORS 830.907 to 830.927

830.909 Offense of abandoning boat, floating home or boathouse; liability for costs of removal, cleanup and disposal

830.912 Removing authority power to remove and take into custody abandoned boat, floating home or boathouse

830.914 Removing authority custody of boat, floating home or boathouse that constitutes hazard; rules

830.917 Notice of intent to take custody; content of notice

830.919 Disposition of boat, floating home or boathouse

830.922 Exception to notice requirement

830.924 Request for hearing on proposal to remove boat, floating home or boathouse; hearing; final order; appeal

830.926 Abandoned Boat Removal and Cleanup Subaccount; sources; limits; uses

830.927 Disposal of unclaimed boat, floating home or boathouse

SUBMERSIBLE POLYSTYRENE

830.950 Definitions for ORS 830.955

830.955 Prohibition of installation of submersible polystyrene device

PENALTIES

830.990 Penalties

830.992 Penalty for purchase of boat or equipment from which hull or component identification number removed

830.994 Additional penalties for violation of ORS 830.325

830.997 Penalty for ocean charter vessel violations

830.998 Penalty for failing to stop at an aquatic invasive species check station

830.999 Penalty for transporting aquatic invasive species; exceptions; use of penalty moneys; rules

GENERAL PROVISIONS

830.005 Definitions for chapter. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Board” means the State Marine Board.

(2) “Boat” means every description of watercraft, including a seaplane on the water and not in flight, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water, but does not include boathouses, floating homes, air mattresses, beach and water toys or single inner tubes.

(3) “Boating offense” means violation of any provision of law that is made a crime or violation under the provisions of this chapter.

(4) “In flight” means from the moment a seaplane starts its takeoff run until the end of a normal power-off landing run.

(5) “Length” means the length of a boat measured from end to end over the deck excluding sheer.

(6) “Motorboat” means any boat propelled in whole or in part by machinery, including boats temporarily equipped with detachable motors.

(7) “Navigable waters of the United States” means those waters of the United States, including the territorial seas adjacent thereto, the general character of which is navigable, and that, either by themselves or by uniting with other waters, form a continuous waterway on which boats or vessels may navigate or travel between two or more states, or to and from foreign nations.

(8) “Operate” means to navigate or otherwise use a boat.

(9) “Operator of a boat livery” means any person who is engaged wholly or in part in the business of chartering or renting boats to other persons.

(10) “Passenger” means every person on board a boat who is not the master, operator, crew member or other person engaged in any capacity in the business of the boat.

(11) “Peace officer” includes a member of the Oregon State Police, a sheriff or deputy sheriff, a city police officer, an authorized tribal police officer as defined in section 1, chapter 644, Oregon Laws 2011, and a police officer commissioned by a university under ORS 352.383.

(12) “State waters” means those waters entirely within the confines of this state that have not been declared navigable waters of the United States.

(13) “Waters of this state” means all waters within the territorial limits of this state, the marginal sea adjacent to this state and the high seas when navigated as part of a journey or ride to or from the shore of this state. [Formerly 488.011; 1995 c.655 §1; 1999 c.59 §250; 1999 c.1051 §93; 2011 c.506 §53; 2011 c.644 §35]

Note: The amendments to 830.005 by section 57, chapter 644, Oregon Laws 2011, become operative July 1, 2015. See section 58, chapter 644, Oregon Laws 2011, as amended by section 77, chapter 644, Oregon Laws 2011. The text that is operative on and after July 1, 2015, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

830.005. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Board” means the State Marine Board.

(3) “Boating offense” means violation of any provision of law that is made a crime or violation under the provisions of this chapter.

(4) “In flight” means from the moment a seaplane starts its takeoff run until the end of a normal power-off landing run.

(5) “Length” means the length of a boat measured from end to end over the deck excluding sheer.

(6) “Motorboat” means any boat propelled in whole or in part by machinery, including boats temporarily equipped with detachable motors.

(8) “Operate” means to navigate or otherwise use a boat.

(9) “Operator of a boat livery” means any person who is engaged wholly or in part in the business of chartering or renting boats to other persons.

(10) “Passenger” means every person on board a boat who is not the master, operator, crew member or other person engaged in any capacity in the business of the boat.

(11) “Peace officer” includes a member of the Oregon State Police, a sheriff or deputy sheriff, a city police officer and a police officer commissioned by a university under ORS 352.383.

(12) “State waters” means those waters entirely within the confines of this state that have not been declared navigable waters of the United States.

830.010 [Formerly 488.005; 1991 c.67 §230; repealed by 1999 c.1051 §97]

830.015 Application of ORS 830.005, 830.015 to 830.050, 830.175, 830.210 to 830.420 and 830.475 to 830.490; exemptions. (1) ORS 830.005, 830.015 to 830.050, 830.175, 830.210 to 830.420 and 830.475 to 830.490 apply to all boats operated in the waters of this state.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, ORS 830.005, 830.015 to 830.050, 830.175, 830.210 to 830.420 and 830.475 to 830.490 do not apply to a boat when application of the statutes would be inconsistent with federal law or regulations or to a boat that is:

(a) A foreign boat operated temporarily in the waters of this state.

(b) A boat owned and operated by the United States or by an entity of the United States.

(d) A boat belonging to a class of boats that has been exempted from the provisions of ORS 830.705, 830.710, 830.770, 830.780, 830.785, 830.795 to 830.805 and 830.830 to 830.870 by the State Marine Board as provided in ORS 830.110.

(3) Notwithstanding an exemption provided to a class of boats in subsection (2) of this section, a boat that would otherwise be exempt from regulation because the boat is of a class specified in subsection (2) of this section is not exempt if the boat is a:

(a) Passenger vessel of less than 100 gross tons;

(b) Commercial vessel that is not required to be inspected under federal law; or

830.025 Other boating laws not affected. (1) Nothing in ORS 830.005, 830.015 to 830.050, 830.175, 830.210 to 830.420 and 830.475 to 830.490 is intended to affect the provisions of ORS 783.610, 830.060 to 830.140, 830.175 to 830.185, 830.700 to 830.715, 830.725, 830.730, 830.770, 830.780, 830.785, 830.795 to 830.820 or 830.830 to 830.870.

(2) The provisions of ORS 830.005, 830.015 to 830.050, 830.175, 830.210 to 830.420 and 830.475 to 830.490 are in addition to and not in lieu of any other statutes. [Formerly 488.180]

830.035 Peace officers to enforce chapter; fleeing; attempts to elude. (1) The sheriff of each county and all other peace officers shall be responsible for the enforcement of this chapter and any regulations made by the State Marine Board pursuant thereto. In the exercise of this responsibility, a peace officer may stop any boat and direct it to a suitable pier or anchorage for boarding.

(2) No person, while operating a boat on any waters of this state, shall knowingly flee or attempt to elude any law enforcement officer after having received a signal from a law enforcement officer to bring the boat to a stop. [Formerly 488.027]

830.037 Notification of stolen boat; notice in electronic file system; issuance of new title or certificate of number. (1) Any law enforcement agency within the State of Oregon that receives a report of a previously unreported stolen boat shall notify the State Marine Board within 72 hours after receiving the report. The report shall include all information concerning the theft and the boat involved.

(2) Any law enforcement agency within the State of Oregon that recovers a boat that has been previously reported as stolen shall notify the board of the recovery within 72 hours after the recovery.

(3) When the board receives a report of the theft of a boat under subsection (1) of this section, the board shall place an appropriate notice of the theft in an electronic file system that identifies the boat during the processing of any new certificate of number or title. If a boat reported as stolen is identified during such processing, the board shall discontinue processing and notify the law enforcement agency that initiated the theft report. The board may not issue a new certificate of number or title unless the status of the boat as a stolen boat is cleared by the originating law enforcement agency.

(4) Any boat reported as stolen to the board shall remain on the records of the board as stolen until the originating law enforcement agency clears the record.

(5) The board shall prepare a report listing stolen and recovered boats as disclosed by the reports submitted to the board by law enforcement agencies, and shall distribute the report on a regular basis.

(6) When the board is notified that a previously listed stolen boat has been recovered, the board shall immediately record the recovery in the board’s registration records. [1999 c.550 §2]

Note: 830.037 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 830 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

830.040 Contrary local laws prohibited. No political subdivision of this state may enact or enforce any law contrary to the provisions of this chapter. [Formerly 488.028]

830.050 Reporting lost boat. If any person finds a boat which is lost or adrift the person shall report the whereabouts of the boat to the owner or to any peace officer at the earliest possible time. [Formerly 488.124]

830.053 False or fraudulent report of theft of boat. No person shall make or file, with intent to deceive, with any law enforcement agency a false or fraudulent report of the theft of a boat required to be numbered in the State of Oregon. [1999 c.550 §3]

830.055 Oregon Adopt-a-River Program; implementation; rules. (1) As used in this section, “invasive species” has the meaning given that term in ORS 570.755.

(2) The State Marine Board shall administer a program designed to beautify and protect the state’s rivers through the removal of litter and invasive species. The program shall include public informational activities, but shall be directed primarily toward encouraging and facilitating involvement of volunteer groups in the removal of litter and invasive species, assigning each group to a specific river or stream segment. The program shall be called the Oregon Adopt-a-River Program.

(3) Private landowners with rivers running through or adjacent to their property are vital to the success of the Oregon Adopt-a-River Program. The State Marine Board shall ensure that participants in the program comply with requirements to obtain permission from landowners for river access across private property.

(4) The State Marine Board shall compile a list of invasive species appropriate for removal by a volunteer group. Before compiling the list, the board shall consult with:

(a) The Invasive Species Council established under ORS 570.770;

(b) The State Department of Agriculture;

(d) The Department of Environmental Quality.

(5) Program funding is an authorized use of the Boating Safety, Law Enforcement and Facility Account under ORS 830.140.

(6) The State Marine Board may adopt any rules necessary for implementation of the Oregon Adopt-a-River Program.

(7) An agreement entered into between the State Marine Board and a volunteer group under subsection (2) of this section shall include but need not be limited to:

(a) Identification of the designated river or stream segment. The volunteer group may request a specific segment of the river or stream it wishes to adopt, but the assignment shall be at the discretion of the State Marine Board. In assigning sections of a river, the board shall coordinate and cooperate with affected federal, state and local management agencies and private landowners.

(b) Specification of the duties of the volunteer group. The group shall remove litter and invasive species along the designated river or stream segment at least once each year.

(c) Specification of the invasive species that the volunteer group may remove. The group shall agree to not remove an invasive species that is not specified in the agreement. The group may report the existence of invasive species not specified in the agreement to the State Marine Board.

(d) Specification of the responsibilities of the volunteer group. The group shall agree to abide by all rules related to the program that are adopted by the State Marine Board.

(e) Duration of the agreement. The volunteer group shall contract to care for the designated river or stream segment for at least two years.

(8) The State Marine Board shall create a recognition program to acknowledge the efforts of volunteer groups, agencies and businesses that participate in the Oregon Adopt-a-River Program.

(9) The State Marine Board shall provide trash bags, instructions for the removal of invasive species, safety information and assistance to the participating volunteer groups. Instructions provided under this subsection must include instructions on best management practices, including how to properly dispose of an invasive species and how to decontaminate equipment to prevent the spreading of the invasive species.

(10) The State Marine Board shall be responsible for facilitating the removal of large or heavy items from a river or stream segment if such items are found by a volunteer group.

(11) The State Marine Board shall report the existence of an invasive species discovered by a volunteer group under subsection (7)(c) of this section to the appropriate management agency or the Invasive Species Council.

(12) The State Marine Board shall not instruct a volunteer group or any member thereof participating in the Oregon Adopt-a-River Program in the measurement of water quality, encourage any participant to measure water quality or include the measuring of water quality in the duties of any participant.

(13) The State Marine Board shall not instruct a volunteer group or any member thereof participating in the Oregon Adopt-a-River Program in the locating or monitoring of point or nonpoint pollution sources, encourage any participant to locate or monitor point or nonpoint pollution sources or include the locating or monitoring of point or nonpoint pollution sources in the duties of any participant. [1993 c.54 §2; 1995 c.165 §1; 2011 c.63 §1]

830.060 Consistency with federal law. If any provision of ORS 830.060 to 830.140, 830.700 to 830.715, 830.725, 830.730, 830.770, 830.780, 830.785, 830.795 to 830.820 and 830.830 to 830.870 conflicts with federal requirements so that the system of identifying numbers for boats devised by the State Marine Board is not approved by the secretary of the department of the federal government under which the United States Coast Guard is operating, that provision of ORS 830.060 to 830.140, 830.700 to 830.715, 830.725, 830.730, 830.770, 830.780, 830.785, 830.795 to 830.820 and 830.830 to 830.870 is inoperative to the extent that it so conflicts, but such conflict shall not affect the remainder of ORS 830.060 to 830.140, 830.700 to 830.715, 830.725, 830.730, 830.770, 830.780, 830.785, 830.795 to 830.820 and 830.830 to 830.870. [Formerly 488.870; 1991 c.67 §231]

830.080 Boating Offense Compact. The Boating Offense Compact is enacted into law and entered into on behalf of this state with all other states legally joining therein in a form substantially as follows:

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ARTICLE I

Findings and Declaration of Policy

(1) The party states find that:

(a) The safety of their waters is materially affected by the degree of compliance with state laws and local ordinances relating to the operation of boats.

(b) Violation of such a law or ordinance is evidence that the violator engages in conduct which is likely to endanger the safety of persons and property.

(2) It is the policy of each of the party states to promote compliance with the laws, ordinances and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of boats by their operators in each of the jurisdictions where such operators operate boats.

ARTICLE II

Definition

As used in this compact, “state” means a state that has entered into this compact.

ARTICLE III

Concurrent Jurisdiction

(1) If conduct is prohibited by two adjoining party states, courts and law enforcement officers in either state who have jurisdiction over boating offenses committed where waters form a common interstate boundary have concurrent jurisdiction to arrest, prosecute and try offenders for the prohibited conduct committed anywhere on the boundary water between the two states.

(2) This compact does not authorize:

(a) Prosecution of any person for conduct that is unlawful in the state where it was committed, but lawful in the other party state.

(b) A prohibited conduct by the party state.

ARTICLE IV

Entry Into Force and Withdrawal

(1) This compact shall enter into force and become effective as to any state when it has enacted the same into law.

(2) Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same.

ARTICLE V

Construction and Severability

This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.

______________________________________________________________________________ [1991 c.590 §5]

Note: 830.080 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 830 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

MANDATORY BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION

830.082 Mandatory boating safety education program. The State Marine Board shall establish and implement a program to provide mandatory boating safety education. [1999 c.716 §2; 2001 c.104 §310]

Note: 830.082 to 830.094 were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 830 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

830.084 Requirements for mandatory boating safety education program; certificate; fee. In establishing the mandatory boating safety education program pursuant to ORS 830.082, the State Marine Board shall:

(1) Set a minimum standard of boating safety education competency. The standard shall be consistent with the applicable standard established by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. The board may update the minimum standard of competency as necessary.

(2) Create a boating safety course of instruction and examination designed to educate and test for the minimum standard of safety established pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Create an equivalency exam that may substitute for taking the boating safety course.

(4) Incorporate volunteer boating safety education programs to the maximum extent possible.

(5) Allow use of commercially provided boating safety courses, provided they meet the standard adopted by the board.

(6) Accept proof of prior completion of any approved boating safety course as meeting the requirement for a boating safety course.

(7) Establish a fee for the boating safety certificate issued under ORS 830.086 that may not exceed $10.

(8) Establish a temporary boating safety certificate that is valid for 60 days and issued in conjunction with a temporary certificate of number for newly acquired boats.

(9) Promote the fact that insurance discounts of 10 percent to 15 percent are widely available for taking a boating safety course that meets the minimum standard established pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. [1999 c.716 §3; 2001 c.104 §311]

Note: See note under 830.082.

830.086 Boating safety certificate; requirements; fee. A person may obtain a boating safety certificate if the person:

(1) Is at least 12 years of age;

(2) Passes the boating safety course and examination, or the equivalency exam, as described in ORS 830.084, or submits proof to the satisfaction of the State Marine Board that the person has taken a course that is substantively equivalent to the course described in ORS 830.084; and

(3) Pays the fee required by the board. [1999 c.716 §4; 2001 c.104 §312]

Note: See note under 830.082.

830.088 Operation of motorboat by person 12 to 15 years of age. A person 12 to 15 years of age with a boating safety certificate may operate a motorboat with an engine of 10 horsepower or less. In addition, a person 12 to 15 years of age with a boating safety certificate may operate a motorboat with an engine greater than 10 horsepower if accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or responsible person 16 years of age or older who possesses a boating safety certificate. [1999 c.716 §5]

Note: See note under 830.082.

830.090 Operation of motorboat by person 16 years of age or older. A person may operate a motorboat with an engine greater than 10 horsepower if the person:

(1)(a) Is at least 16 years of age; and

(b) Obtains a boating safety certificate pursuant to ORS 830.086; or

(2) Is accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a person 16 years of age or older who has obtained a boating safety certificate pursuant to ORS 830.086. [1999 c.716 §6]

Note: See note under 830.082.

830.092 Exemption from requirement to obtain boating safety certificate. A boating safety certificate is not required if a person:

(1) Is at least 16 years of age and rents a motorboat with an engine greater than 10 horsepower and completes a required dockside safety checklist before operating the boat;

(2) Possesses a current commercial fishing license as required by ORS 508.235;

(3) Possesses a valid United States Coast Guard commercial motorboat operator’s license;

(4) Is not a resident of this state and does not operate a boat with an engine greater than 10 horsepower in Oregon waters for more than 60 consecutive days;

(5) Is not a resident of this state, holds a current out-of-state boating safety certificate and has the out-of-state certificate in the person’s possession;

(6) Holds a temporary certificate as described under ORS 830.084; or

(7) Is not yet required to have a certificate under the phase-in program developed by the State Marine Board pursuant to section 9, chapter 716, Oregon Laws 1999. [1999 c.716 §7; 2003 c.14 §499]

Note: See note under 830.082.

830.094 Boating safety certificate required to operate motorboat. A person shall carry a boating safety certificate on the boat while operating a motorboat, as required, and shall present the certificate to a peace officer upon request by the peace officer. [1999 c.716 §8; 2003 c.14 §500]

Note: See note under 830.082.

830.096 Conditional suspension of fine for violation of boating safety requirements. In any proceeding for a violation of ORS 830.088, 830.090, 830.092 or 830.094, the court shall conditionally suspend all or part of the fine to be imposed on the defendant if the defendant appears personally and agrees to complete, at the defendant’s own expense, a boating safety course approved by the State Marine Board under ORS 830.084 within the time limits imposed by the court. [1999 c.716 §14; 2001 c.104 §313]

Note: 830.096 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 830 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

STATE MARINE BOARD

830.100 Boating safety policy. It is the policy of this state to promote safety for persons and property in and connected with the use, operation and equipment of boats and to promote uniformity of laws relating thereto. [Formerly 488.710]

830.105 State Marine Board. (1) There hereby is created the State Marine Board consisting of five members to be appointed by the Governor and to serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(2) Each member shall be a resident of this state, a citizen of the United States, and at the time of appointment shall have resided in this state for at least one year.

(3) All appointments of members of the board by the Governor are subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. [Formerly 488.825]

830.110 Powers and duties of board; rules. In addition to the powers and duties otherwise provided in this chapter, the State Marine Board shall have the power and duty to:

(1) Make all rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The rules shall be made in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(2) Devise a system of identifying numbers for boats, floating homes and boathouses. If an agency of the federal government has an overall system of identification numbering for boats within the United States, the system devised by the board shall conform with the federal system.

(3) Cooperate with state and federal agencies to promote uniformity of the laws relating to boating and their enforcement.

(4) Make contracts necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 830.060 to 830.140, 830.700 to 830.715, 830.725, 830.730, 830.770, 830.780, 830.785, 830.795 to 830.820 and 830.830 to 830.870.

(5) Advise and assist county sheriffs and other peace officers in the enforcement of laws relating to boating.

(6) Study, plan and recommend the development of boating facilities throughout the state which will promote the safety and pleasure of the public through boating.

(7) Publicize the advantage of safe boating.

(8) Accept gifts and grants of property and money to be used to further the purposes of this chapter.

(9) Exempt from any provisions of this chapter any class of boats if it determines that the safety of persons and property will not be materially promoted by the applicability of those provisions to the class of boats. The board may not exempt from numbering any class of boats unless:

(a) The board determines that the numbering will not materially aid in their identification; and

(b) The secretary of the department of the federal government under which the United States Coast Guard is operating has exempted from numbering the same boats or classes of boats.

(10) Appoint and require the bonding of agents to issue a temporary permit to operate a boat. In addition to the prescribed fees, the agents may charge the following for their services in issuing the temporary permit:

(a) $2.50 per transaction for calendar years 2008, 2009 and 2010;

(b) $3.75 per transaction for calendar years 2011, 2012 and 2013; and

(c) Beginning in 2014, and every three years thereafter, the board shall issue an order revising the fee specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection on January 1, based on changes in the Portland-Salem, OR-WA, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for All Items, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. The board shall round the amount of the fee to the nearest half-dollar. The revised fee takes effect on January 1 and applies for the following three years.

(11) Publish and distribute to the interested public the boating laws of this state and resumes or explanations of those laws.

(12) Publish and distribute forms for any application required under this chapter and require the use of such forms.

(13) Make rules for the uniform navigational marking of the waters of this state. Such rules shall not conflict with markings prescribed by the United States Coast Guard. No political subdivision or person shall mark the waters of this state in any manner in conflict with the markings prescribed by the board.

(14) Make rules regarding marine toilets and their use consistent with the prevention and control of pollution of the waters of this state and not in conflict with the rules of the Oregon Health Authority or the Environmental Quality Commission.

(15) Institute proceedings to enjoin unlawful obstructions injuring free navigation on the waters of this state.

(16) Make rules regulating water ski course markers, ski jumps and other special use devices placed in the waters of this state. Such rules may regulate the installation and use of the devices and may require a permit.

(17) Adopt rules necessary to carry out and enforce the provisions of ORS 830.950 and 830.955. The rules shall include but need not be limited to:

(a) The kinds of protective covering or physical barriers that are acceptable to be used between a submersible polystyrene device and the water.

(b) Guidelines for the use of submersible polystyrene devices for the repair or maintenance of existing docks or floats.

(18) Adopt rules providing for establishment of a Safe Boating Education Course to be made available to courts and law enforcement agencies within this state for use as a sentencing option for those individuals convicted of boating offenses. The board shall specify the content of the Safe Boating Education Course and shall prescribe procedures for making the course available to local courts and law enforcement agencies, including procedures for promptly notifying such courts whether individuals required to enroll in the course have taken and successfully passed the course. Such rules may provide for administration of the course through nonprofit organizations, such as the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, United States Power Squadrons or similar groups.

(19) For purposes of ORS 830.175, 830.180, 830.185 and 830.195, in cooperation with the State Aviation Board, regulate boats that are seaplanes as provided in ORS 830.605 and 835.200. [Formerly 488.830; 1991 c.759 §6; 1991 c.931 §1; 1995 c.655 §9; 2001 c.104 §315; 2003 c.14 §501; 2007 c.147 §1; 2009 c.595 §1151]

830.115 Boating survey. The State Marine Board shall at least once every three years conduct a survey of owners and others to determine, by county, the kinds of boating activity on the various waters of the state during different periods of the year. Boating activity in a county shall be determined by taking into consideration the number and kinds of boats engaging in different boating activities in the county and the number of days during the last fiscal year that such activities were carried on in the county. The board may also consider other factors relating to the enforcement of boating safety and traffic regulations provided by this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. [Formerly 488.833]

830.120 Term; vacancies. The term of office of a member is four years beginning on July 1 of the year of appointment. A member shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed and qualifies. Before a member’s term expires, the Governor shall appoint a successor to assume duties on July 1 at the expiration of the predecessor’s term. A vacancy in office shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. [Formerly 488.840]

830.125 Compensation and expenses. Members of the State Marine Board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. [Formerly 488.845]

830.130 Officers; quorum; meetings. The State Marine Board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as secretary, each of whom shall hold office for one year, or until the selection of a successor. Three members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall meet at least once every three months at a place, day and hour determined by the board. The board shall also meet at such other times and places as are specified by the call of the chairperson or of three members of the board. [Formerly 488.850]

830.135 State Marine Director. (1) The State Marine Board shall appoint a State Marine Director who shall serve at the pleasure of the board.

(2) The director shall devote full time to the duties of the office. With the approval of the board, the director shall:

(a) Administer the numbering, certificating, recording and licensing duties of the board.

(b) Perform any other duties assigned by the board.

830.137 Disposition of funds received through Clean Vessel Act; priority. In addition to the powers and duties otherwise provided in this chapter, the State Marine Board shall have the power and duty to make grants from funds received through the Clean Vessel Act of 1992, 16 U.S.C. 777c and g (1994), P. L. No. 102-587, to eligible public agencies as provided in ORS 830.150. In addition, these funds may be distributed to eligible private marina or moorage facilities that are open and available for public use for the construction and operation of boat waste collection facilities. The board shall give first priority for distributing funds from the Clean Vessel Act to public boating facilities. Distribution of funds shall be made on the basis of need as that need appears to the board. [1995 c.14 §2]

830.140 Boating Safety, Law Enforcement and Facility Account; sources; disposition; enforcement by cities and counties. (1) On or before the 10th day of each month, the State Marine Board shall pay into the State Treasury, except as provided in ORS 830.926, all moneys received by the board during the preceding calendar month. The State Treasurer shall credit the moneys to the Boating Safety, Law Enforcement and Facility Account, which account hereby is created, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The moneys in the account hereby are continuously appropriated to the board for the purpose of paying the expense of administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter. The board shall keep a record of all moneys received and expended.

(2) After paying the necessary expenses incurred by the board in administering this chapter, the funds available in the account shall be distributed, in the amounts required, for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The board shall determine the amount required for enforcement in each county, considering the survey conducted under ORS 830.115. The funds available shall be apportioned according to the amounts required and distributed, for enforcement in each county where there is a need, under a contract entered into with a city, with the Department of State Police or with the sheriff of the county. A contract with a city or a sheriff shall be entered into only with the approval of the governing body of the city or county. The board shall determine the intervals at which the moneys shall be distributed.

(3) The governing body of any county having within its boundaries a city providing recreational boating facilities including launching ramps, may contract with the city for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations made pursuant thereto.

(4) If the city enters into a contract with the board or with a county, the county is relieved of its enforcement responsibilities within the city as agreed to by the county and the city or by the board and the city. [Formerly 488.860; 2003 c.693 §3]

830.145 [Formerly 488.865; 1987 c.905 §24; 1999 c.1051 §298; repealed by 2011 c.597 §118]

830.150 Disbursement of funds for boating facilities; priorities; water quality protection; hearing. (1) Amounts remaining in the Boating Safety, Law Enforcement and Facility Account in excess of funds obligated under ORS 830.140 (2) shall be distributed, upon application, to the state, a city, county, water improvement district, park and recreation district or a port. Distribution shall be made on the basis of need for a facility as that need appears to the State Marine Board.

(2)(a) In distributing funds under subsection (1) of this section, the board shall give first priority to applications for facilities designed to control water pollution or otherwise enhance water quality, including but not limited to pumping stations for recreational boat holding tanks, and to those other facilities for which there appears the greatest public need.

(b) Subject to paragraph (a) of this subsection, the board may distribute funds for:

(A) Construction and maintenance of boating facilities, for the acquisition of property therefor, and other related facilities such as parking, potable water, sanitation and other facilities for the convenience of the public using the boating facilities; and

(B) Removal of derelict structures floating upon and abandoned dock or boat mooring facilities situated in, upon or over the waters of this state if such structures or facilities constitute a hazard to boating upon such waters.

(3) Prior to making any distribution of funds under this section, the board shall hold a public hearing in the area where a facility is to be constructed or land acquired if in the judgment of the board, use of the facility would stimulate significant change in the character of the recreational use of the waters.

(4) The board shall make no distribution of funds under this section for construction or acquisition if in the judgment of the board the applicant has not included in the construction or acquisition plans adequate provision for protecting the quality of the waters affected by the plans. The board’s denial of any application under this subsection must include specific notice to the applicant of the point or points of the plan that are found by the board to be inadequate. [Formerly 488.875]

830.155 Revolving fund; limit. A revolving fund not to exceed $2,500 may be established within the State Marine Board from funds available under section 1 (1), chapter 84, Oregon Laws 1991. This revolving fund may be used for payment of state claims appropriately authorized by the State Marine Board not to exceed $50 per transaction. The fund shall be replenished periodically through charges made for such purchases to appropriate accounts or funds. [1991 c.84 §4]

Note: 830.155 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 830 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

830.160 Board authority to remove obstructions from water. In addition to any other authority to promote safe boating pursuant to this chapter, the State Marine Board may cause the removal of any obstruction consisting of logs, rocks or other debris resulting from natural causes from the waters of this state if the board finds the obstruction to be an extraordinary hazard to boating safety. The board may pay the cost of such removal from amounts reserved therefor in the account created by ORS 830.140. [Formerly 488.883]

830.165 Boating safety educational program; youthful boat operator program. (1) In order to protect the public interest in the prudent and equitable use of the waters of this state and enhance the enjoyment of pleasure boating and other recreational water sports thereon, the State Marine Board shall establish and pursue comprehensive educational programs designed to advance boating safety.

(2) The board shall put into effect a program to train youthful boat operators. For the purpose of giving the courses of instruction, the director may designate as the agent of the director any person the director deems qualified to act in such capacity. No charge shall be made for any instruction given. [Formerly 488.200]

830.170 Agreements with other jurisdictions. The State Marine Board is authorized to enter into bilateral, reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions to provide mutual assistance in the disposition of boating offenses committed by residents of one jurisdiction while in the other jurisdiction. [1991 c.590 §4]

830.172 County boat use permit program review. (1) In addition to those powers and duties set forth in ORS 830.110, the State Marine Board shall review county boat use permit programs, adopted by county ordinance, for approval or denial.

(2) The board shall review county boat use permit programs under the following standards:

(a) Funds shall be dedicated to county boating programs for boating safety, marine law enforcement or boating facilities;

(b) The program applies only to counties bordering a state that allows imposition of a boat use permit fee;

(A) Use of funds;

(B) Amount of fee;

(D) Enforcement; and

(d) Boats with a current, valid certificate of number issued by the board under ORS 830.795 and manually propelled vessels are exempt from county boat use permits. [1991 c.590 §1]

REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC AREAS

830.175 Regulations for specific areas; rules. (1) The State Marine Board, upon consideration of the size of a body of water and traffic conditions, may make special regulations consistent with the safety and the property rights of the public or when traffic conditions become such as to create excessive congestion, relating to the operation of boats in any waters within the territorial limits of any political subdivision of this state. The regulations may include, but need not be limited to, the establishment of designated speeds, the prohibition of the use of motorboats and the designation of areas and times for testing racing motorboats.

(2) The governing body of a political subdivision of this state may apply to the board for special regulations relating to the designation of moorage areas on lakes or reservoirs which are under the jurisdiction of a public agency, or to the operation of boats on the waters within the territorial limits of the political subdivision. Within a reasonable time, the board shall act upon the application in the manner provided in subsection (1) of this section. When special regulations have been established within a political subdivision in accordance with this subsection, the governing body shall establish and maintain the navigational markers prescribed by the board.

(3) The board may make special regulations relating to the operation of boats, including the establishment of designated speeds and prohibition of the use of motorboats for the protection of game and game fish at the request of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, or for carrying out the provisions of the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, Public Law 90-542, and the Oregon Scenic Waterways Act, ORS 390.805 to 390.925. Action necessary to implement this section, including but not limited to the operation and manner of operation of boats, shall be by a permit system initiated by the board.

(4) The board may designate certain rivers or sections of rivers as hazardous. In making such designations, the board may consider recommendations of guide associations incorporated in this state.

(5) Regulations regarding operation of boats pursuant to this section shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 183.

(6) Any speeds in excess of the speeds designated by the board, as provided in this section, shall be prima facie evidence of the violation of ORS 830.315. [Formerly 488.600]

830.180 Use of motors prohibited on certain lakes; exceptions. No person, other than the Department of State Police and governmental agencies of this state and the federal government having jurisdiction over the following described waters, shall use a motor for propelling a boat or for any purpose on the following named waters of this state located in the counties named:

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Counties Lakes, Reservoirs and Rivers

Clackamas Trillium Lake

Deschutes Charlton, Devils, Irish, Lucky,

North and South Twin, Taylor,

Three Creek and Todd Lakes

Douglas Opal and Timpanagos Lakes

Hood River Lost Lake

Jackson Squaw Lakes

Jefferson Horseshoe, Dark and Olallie

Lakes, and on that portion of

the Deschutes River between

Pelton Dam and the Wasco

County line

Lane Gold Lake

Linn Clear Lake

Marion Breitenbush Lake

Wasco Frog Lake, and on that portion

of the Deschutes River

bordering the Warm Springs

Indian Reservation

______________________________________________________________________________ [Formerly 488.610]

830.185 Speed restrictions in certain areas. (1) No person shall operate a boat with an outboard or inboard motor at a speed in excess of 10 miles per hour during those hours of the day and on those days of the year that it is lawful to fish, on East Lake, Paulina Lake and Elk Lake in Deschutes County; Magone Lake in Grant County; Timothy Lake in Clackamas County; and Davis Lake in Deschutes and Klamath Counties.

(2) No person shall operate a boat with an outboard or inboard motor at a speed in excess of 10 miles per hour on the following named waters of this state located in the counties named:

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Counties Lakes and Reservoirs

Clackamas On that portion of the waters of the reservoir known as North Fork Reservoir which lies upstream from a line drawn across the reservoir at right angles to the thread of the stream at a point 2.3 miles upstream from the North Fork Dam measured along the thread of the stream

Deschutes Hosmer, Lava, Little Cultus, Little Lava, Sparks Lakes and Crane Prairie Reservoir

Jefferson On that portion of the waters behind Pelton Dam, known as Lake Simtustus, which lies upstream from a line drawn across the lake at right angles to the thread of the stream at a point 0.85 miles upstream from the Pelton Dam measured along the thread of the stream

Klamath That portion of Upper Klamath Lake that lies west of a line beginning at a point on the north shore of Pelican Bay one-quarter mile east of Crystal Creek and extending due south to the opposite shore of the lake; any stream, creek or canal that leads into the portion of Upper Klamath Lake described above including Crystal Creek, Recreation Creek and Four-Mile Creek, also known as Harriman Creek

Lane Waldo Lake

Linn Smith and Trailbridge Reservoirs

Wasco Clear Lake

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(3)(a) The State Marine Board shall establish an appropriate decibel rating and speed restriction on Diamond Lake in Douglas County to allow recreational boating that is not limited to fishing. Recreational boating does not include operating a jet ski or similar personal watercraft. The speed established by the board:

(A) May not exceed 45 miles per hour between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.;

(B) May not exceed 10 miles per hour between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 a.m.; and

(C) Shall be restricted to 10 miles per hour at all times in any area within 200 yards of any boat ramp, boat dock, swimming area, inlet or outlet of the lake, designated campground or summer home.

(b) The board shall reduce the speed restriction on Diamond Lake to 10 miles per hour at all hours when the State Fish and Wildlife Director determines that the health of Diamond Lake is restored and the lake can be restocked for fishing. [Formerly 488.620; 1995 c.79 §383; 1999 c.252 §2]

830.190 Temporary suspension of speed restrictions. The governing body of a political subdivision of this state may apply to the State Marine Board for a temporary suspension of a speed restriction on a specific body of water within the territorial limits of the political subdivision and, after a hearing upon notice, the board may suspend the restriction, such suspension not to exceed 72 hours. [Formerly 488.625]

830.195 Board to protect traditional boating uses and prevent user conflicts. In addition to any other authority to regulate boating activities pursuant to this chapter, the State Marine Board may regulate and restrict boating activities to protect traditional boating uses and to prevent boating user conflicts. [Formerly 488.880]

830.200 County boat use permits. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful to operate a boat on the waters of this state if a county requires a boat use permit to do so and the operator of the boat has not obtained the permit.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, a resident of the State of Idaho may operate a boat on the waters of this state without a boat use permit. The provisions of this subsection do not become operative until laws, rules or regulations of the State of Idaho become operative that, in substance or effect, contain provisions which make lawful engaging in boating without obtaining a boat use permit or paying a fee to operate a boat. This subsection remains operative only while such laws, rules or regulations remain operative. [1991 c.590 §3]

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

830.210 Operating improperly equipped boat prohibited. No person shall operate or give permission for another person to operate a boat which is not equipped as required under ORS 830.005, 830.015 to 830.050, 830.175, 830.210 to 830.420 and 830.475 to 830.490. [Formerly 488.024]

830.215 Personal flotation devices; rules. (1) All boats must carry at least one United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device in good and serviceable condition for each person on board. Each device must be of an appropriate size for the person for whom it is intended and must be readily accessible whenever the boat is in use. As used in this subsection, a personal flotation device is not “readily accessible” if it is stowed in a locked compartment or locker or is otherwise not immediately, physically available to persons on board the boat in case of an emergency.

(2) The State Marine Board by rule shall classify types of personal flotation devices and specify which types are approved for various classes of vessels. The rules must be consistent with, but may not exceed those regulations promulgated by the United States Coast Guard.

(3) Notwithstanding the classification by the State Marine Board of the types of personal flotation devices approved for various classes of vessels pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, a person operating a boat on any section of waters rated class III or higher on a commonly accepted scale of river difficulty, and all passengers in the boat, shall wear a properly secured personal flotation device. The personal flotation device must be of a type prescribed by rules adopted by the State Marine Board. [Formerly 488.031; 2009 c.85 §1]

830.220 Fire extinguishers; rules. (1) Every motorboat shall carry on board, fully charged and in good condition fire extinguishers of a type required by the board by rule.

(2) The State Marine Board shall make rules for fire extinguishers in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(3) When the board makes rules under this section it may consider fire extinguisher requirements and standards adopted by the United States Coast Guard. [Formerly 488.090]

830.225 Lights; rules. On all waters of the state, every boat shall carry and exhibit the lights required by rules promulgated by the State Marine Board. Such rules shall be designed to prevent collisions and generally promote boating safety. In promulgating such rules the board may consider lighting requirements and standards adopted by the United States Coast Guard and by federal statutes. [Formerly 488.041]

830.230 Sound signaling devices; rules. (1) Each boat shall carry on board, in good and serviceable condition, sound signaling devices of a type required by the board by rule.

(2) The board shall make rules for sound signaling devices in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(3) When the board makes rules under this section, it may consider sound signaling requirements and standards adopted by the United States Coast Guard. [Formerly 488.063]

Note: 830.230 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to and made a part of ORS chapter 830 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

830.235 Carburetors. Carburetors on all engines of motorboats, other than outboard motors, shall be fitted with a U. S. Coast Guard approved device for arresting backfire. [Formerly 488.071]

830.240 Ventilation systems; rules. (1) Motorboats using fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees Fahrenheit or less shall have ventilating systems that meet standards provided by the State Marine Board for the purpose of properly and efficiently ventilating the bilges of every engine and fuel compartment in order to remove any inflammable or explosive gases.

(2) The board may, in accordance with ORS chapter 183, adopt regulations providing standards for ventilating systems. Motorboats so constructed as to have the greater portion of the bilges under the engines and fuel tanks open and exposed to the natural atmosphere at all times are not required to be fitted with ventilators. [Formerly 488.080]

830.245 Safety devices on boat operated in tidewater; rules. No person shall operate a boat in the waters of this state which rise and fall with the ebb and flow of the tide unless the boat is equipped with safety devices of a type prescribed by regulations of the State Marine Board made in accordance with ORS chapter 183. [Formerly 488.092]

830.250 Additional equipment; rules. The State Marine Board may require by rule that all boats or any class of boats shall carry or install additional equipment which in the opinion of the board is necessary for the safety of persons and property. The rules shall be made in accordance with ORS chapter 183 and, to the extent considered by the board to be consistent with safety of persons and property, shall equal or exceed the regulations promulgated by the United States Coast Guard. [Formerly 488.094]

830.260 Muffling devices. The exhaust of every internal combustion engine used on any motorboat shall be effectively muffled by equipment so constructed and used as to muffle or suppress the noise of the exhaust in a reasonable manner. The use of cutouts or open exhaust stacks is prohibited, except:

(1) On motorboats competing in a regatta, race or trial for speed records authorized as provided in ORS 830.375.

(2) On racing motorboats while the boat or equipment on the boat is being tried or tested in compliance with ORS 830.350. [Formerly 488.052]

830.270 Notice to board on noise violation charge; board to supply information to court; suspension of certificate. (1) Before hearing any charge for violation of ORS 830.260, a court shall notify the State Marine Board of the name of any person cited for violation of ORS 830.260 and the number of any boat used in the alleged violation.

(2) Upon receipt of a notification under subsection (1) of this section, the board shall:

(a) Notify the court of whether the person cited is the owner of the boat; and

(b) If the person is not the owner of the boat, notify the boat owner that the certificate of number of the boat will be suspended under ORS 830.815 if the person cited for operating the boat is convicted and there is no evidence to satisfy the court that the boat has been brought into compliance with standards for sound levels established by the board for purposes of ORS 830.815.

(3) At a hearing for violation of ORS 830.260, the court shall allow the owner of the boat used in the violation to show that the boat has been brought into compliance with standards for sound levels established by the board.

(4) If a court finds that a person has operated a boat in violation of ORS 830.260, the court shall provide the board with information necessary to suspend the certificate of number for the boat under ORS 830.815 unless evidence has been presented to the satisfaction of the court that the boat has been brought into compliance with the standards for sound levels established by the board. [Formerly 488.055]

BOATING OPERATIONS

830.300 Operating boat in violation of chapter prohibited. No person shall operate a boat in violation of any provision of this chapter. [Formerly 488.023]

830.305 Unsafe operation. A person commits the crime of unsafe operation of a boat if the person operates a boat in a manner that endangers or would be likely to endanger any person or property. [Formerly 488.099]

830.315 Reckless operation; speed. (1) A person commits the crime of reckless operation of a boat who operates a boat carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights, safety or property of others.

(2) No person shall operate any boat at a rate of speed greater than will permit that person in the exercise of reasonable care to bring the boat to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead.

(3) Nothing in ORS 830.005, 830.015 to 830.050, 830.175, 830.210 to 830.420 and 830.475 to 830.490 is intended to prevent the operator of a boat actually competing in an event which is authorized as provided in ORS 830.375 from attempting to attain high speeds on a marked racing course. [Formerly 488.100]

830.325 Operating boat while under influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substance. (1) No person under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or controlled substance shall operate, propel or be in actual physical control of any boat on any waters of this state.

(2) No owner of a boat or person in charge or in control of a boat shall authorize or knowingly permit the boat to be propelled or operated on any waters of this state by any person who is under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance. [Formerly 488.160; 1991 c.931 §4]

830.330 Liability of owner for negligent operation of boat. (1) The owner of a boat shall be liable for the negligent operation of the boat in the same manner and to the same extent as the owner of a motor vehicle is liable under the rule of law which holds one person liable for the act of another who operates a motor vehicle for a family purpose.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply in actions in which courts of admiralty have jurisdiction. [Formerly 488.178]

830.335 Operator to maintain lookout. The operator of a boat shall keep a proper lookout at all times while underway. [Formerly 488.101]

830.340 Navigation rules. (1)(a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this subsection, when two boats are approaching each other “head on” or nearly so (so as to involve risk of collision), each boat shall bear to the right and pass the other boat on its left side.

(b) On rivers, or those sections of rivers, which are state waters, boats proceeding downstream shall have the right of way over boats proceeding upstream.

(2) When boats approach each other obliquely or at right angles, the boat approaching on the right side has the right of way.

(3) One boat may overtake another on either side but shall grant right of way to the overtaken boat. [Formerly 488.110]

830.345 Traffic lanes; swim areas. (1) No person shall so anchor a boat for fishing or other purposes on any body of water over which the state has jurisdiction in such a position as to obstruct a passageway ordinarily used by other boats.

(2) No person shall operate a boat within a water area which is clearly marked by buoys or some other distinguishing device as a bathing or swimming area. [Formerly 488.120]

830.350 Testing racing motorboat. (1) No person shall operate a racing motorboat, for the purpose of trying or testing the boat or equipment on the boat, in any areas or during the time when one of the following conditions exist:

(a) Where boats are anchored.

(b) Where people are swimming.

(d) Among water-skiers.

(e) Among boats underway.

(f) Where persons or property will be endangered because the area is otherwise congested.

(g) Where persons or property will be disturbed or endangered because the waters on which the boat is operated are within a residential area.

(2) Subject to subsection (1) of this section, motorboats may be operated on public waters without effective muffling devices as required by ORS 830.260, for the purpose of trying or testing the equipment on the boat, in areas and during times designated by the State Marine Board by regulations adopted under ORS 830.175.

(3) Within any county in which areas and times for trying or testing boats or the equipment on boats have been designated by the board under ORS 830.175, if a person wishes to operate a boat for such a purpose on public waters within the county, outside the designated testing area, the person shall apply to the sheriff of the county for a permit to do so. The permit, which may be issued upon application, shall be conditioned upon compliance with subsection (1) of this section, and shall designate the areas where and the times when the boat may be operated for such purpose. Provided, however, the sheriff in issuing such a permit may waive subsection (1)(g) of this section if the boat being tested is muffled in accordance with ORS 830.260. [Formerly 488.102]

830.355 Overloading. No boat shall be loaded with passengers or cargo beyond its safe carrying capacity, taking into consideration weather and other normal operating conditions. [Formerly 488.130]

830.360 Riding on bow, gunwale or transom. (1) No person operating a motorboat shall allow any person to ride or sit on the deck over the bow of the boat while under way unless the motorboat is provided with adequate guards or railing.

(2) No person operating a motorboat shall allow any person to ride or sit on the starboard or port gunwales or on the transom of the boat while underway at a speed in excess of five miles per hour unless the motorboat is provided with adequate guards or railings.

(3) No person operating a motorboat shall allow any person to ride or sit on the bow, gunwale or transom railings while underway.

(4) Nothing in subsection (1) or (2) of this section:

(a) Is intended to prevent passengers or other persons aboard a boat from standing on the bow of the boat in order to moor the boat to a mooring buoy, float or dock or to cast off from such a buoy, float or dock or for any other necessary purpose; or

(b) Applies to a boat rigged and equipped as a sailboat when operating under sail power. [Formerly 488.140]

830.362 Operating motorboat with person holding on to or occupying parts aft of transom. (1) A person may not operate a motorboat or have the motorboat engine idle while any person holds on to or occupies any portion of the motorboat that is located aft of the transom of the motorboat, including a step, ladder, platform or deck, in order to:

(a) Ride on that portion of the motorboat while the motorboat is under way at any speed; or

(b) Be pulled by the motorboat while holding on to any portion of the motorboat that is located aft of the transom, including a step, ladder, platform or deck.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a person may operate a motorboat or have the motorboat engine idle with a person holding on to or occupying for a brief period of time a step, ladder, platform or deck that is located aft of the transom if that person is:

(a) Assisting in the docking or departure of the motorboat;

(b) Exiting or entering the motorboat; or

830.365 Waterskiing, surfboarding and similar activities. (1) No person shall ride or manipulate any water skis, surfboard or similar device in a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger any person or property.

(2) No person shall operate a boat for the purpose of towing a person on water skis, surfboard or similar device, and no person shall engage in waterskiing, surfboarding or similar activity at any time after sunset and before sunrise. This subsection does not apply to a person while engaged in a professional exhibition or to a person engaged in an activity authorized under ORS 830.375.

(3) No person shall operate or manipulate any boat, tow rope or other device by which the direction or location of a person on water skis, surfboard or similar device may be affected or controlled in a reckless or negligent manner so as to cause the person on water skis, surfboard or similar device to collide with or strike against any person or object.

(4) No person shall ride or manipulate any water skis, surfboard or similar device while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance.

(5) No person shall operate a boat on any waters of this state, towing a person on water skis, aqua-plane, surfboard, saucer, or similar device, unless there is in the boat another person, in addition to the operator, who is in a position to continuously observe the person being towed.

(6) Notwithstanding subsection (5) of this section, persons operating a boat to tow a water-skier in an authorized competitive marine event, or engaged in practicing for a competitive water ski event on a water ski course authorized by the State Marine Board, may use either a curved, rearview mirror or another person, in addition to the operator, to continuously observe the person being towed.

(7) No person shall operate any boat used for towing water skis, surfboards or similar devices on the waters of this state unless the boat is equipped with and displays a warning flag as follows:

(a) The warning flag, also known as the “skier down” flag, shall be international orange or red in color and shall be at least 12 inches in height and 12 inches in width.

(b) When any person being towed by the boat becomes disengaged from the towline and is down in the water, a person in the boat shall immediately display the warning flag aloft, visible from all sides, as an indicator to other boats in the area that a person is down in the water. As long as the downed person is in the water, the flag shall remain displayed to prevent danger to that person and hazards to passing boats.

(c) The warning flag described in this section shall be displayed only under the conditions set forth in paragraph (b) of this subsection or when other imminent danger exists. [Formerly 488.144; 1993 c.589 §1]

830.370 Mooring to buoys and beacons; defacing or destroying navigational markers. (1) No person shall moor a boat to any of the buoys or beacons placed in any waters of this state by the authority of the United States, an agency of the United States or by the State Marine Board nor in any manner hang on with a boat to such buoy or beacon.

(2) No person shall deface, remove or destroy any buoy, beacon or other navigational marker maintained in the waters of this state.

(3) This section does not apply to any action prohibited by ORS 783.610 regarding a buoy or beacon established or erected by the United States Coast Guard. [Formerly 488.150]

830.375 Authorization required to hold marine event; rules. (1) At least 30 days before holding a regatta, boat race, marine parade, tournament or exhibition on the waters of this state, the person who will be in charge of the event shall apply to the State Marine Board for authorization to hold the event.

(2) The board shall provide by regulation for the manner of applying for and granting authorization and shall approve all applications for authorization which are consistent with the safety and pleasure of the public.

(3) The board may make rules and regulations restricting the operation of boats necessary to insure safety two hours prior to, during and two hours after the approved event.

(4) No person shall hold a regatta, boat race, marine parade, tournament, trial for speed records or exhibition on the waters of this state, unless the authorization of the board has been secured, except that the board’s authorization is not required if authorization or the equivalent has been secured from an appropriate agency of the United States.

(5) An authorization by the board does not exempt a person holding an event from compliance with applicable federal law. [Formerly 488.108]

830.380 Peace officer authority to require operator to remedy especially hazardous condition. (1) When a peace officer observes a boat being operated on the waters of this state in an especially hazardous condition and determines that continuance of the voyage of the boat could place the occupants in imminent danger, the peace officer may order the operator of the boat to take immediate and reasonable steps to remedy the especially hazardous condition, including but not limited to directing the operator to move to a moorage and remain there until the especially hazardous condition is remedied.

(2) For purposes of this section, an especially hazardous condition is limited to the following conditions:

(a) Improper or insufficient personal flotation devices in violation of ORS 830.215;

(b) Improper or insufficient fire extinguishers in violation of ORS 830.220;

(d) Improper or insufficient navigation lights in violation of ORS 830.225 if found between sunset and sunrise;

(e) Overloading in violation of ORS 830.355;

(f) Overpowering; or

(g) Leakage of fuel from the boat engine, fuel system or bilge. [1997 c.568 §2]

Note: 830.380 to 830.385 were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 830 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

830.383 Person required to remedy especially hazardous condition. A person may not intentionally disobey a lawful order to take immediate and reasonable steps to remedy an especially hazardous condition that is issued under ORS 830.380 by another person known by the person to be a peace officer. [1997 c.568 §3]

Note: See note under 830.380.

830.385 Commercial fishing boats exempt from regulation of especially hazardous condition. ORS 830.380 and 830.383 do not apply to commercial fishing boats. [1997 c.568 §4]

Note: See note under 830.380.

830.390 Minimum equipment and safety requirements for vessels engaged in Klamath Lake plankton fishery. (1) In addition to any other authority to regulate boats and equipment, the State Marine Board shall require that any vessel engaged in the Klamath Lake plankton fishery and any associated watercraft meet minimum equipment and safety requirements prescribed by the board.

(2) In adopting rules necessary to implement subsection (1) of this section, the board:

(a) Shall consult with vessel owners; and

(b) May not exceed regulations promulgated by the United States Coast Guard for equivalent classes of vessels and associated watercraft. [1997 c.737 §5]

Note: 830.390 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 830 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

RENTAL, CHARTER OR LIVERY GENERALLY

830.410 Operator of boat livery to provide properly equipped boats. No operator of a boat livery shall permit any boat the operator rents to depart from the livery premises unless the boat is equipped as provided under ORS 830.005, 830.015 to 830.050, 830.175, 830.210 to 830.420 and 830.475 to 830.490. [Formerly 488.025]

830.415 Records of operator of boat livery. The operator of a boat livery shall make and preserve for at least six months a written record of:

(1) The name of each person who hires a boat from the livery.

(2) The identifying number of the boat.

(3) The date on which the boat is hired, and the hour of departure from the livery.

(4) The expected date and hour of return.

(5) The date and hour of return. [Formerly 488.098]

830.420 Minimum equipment requirements for rental or charter boats; rules; inspection; cancellation or revocation of certificate for failure to comply. (1) The State Marine Board shall provide by rule minimum equipment requirements for boats rented or chartered to the public. The rules shall be made in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(2) Designated representatives of the board may annually inspect all rental or charter boats to check for the equipment required by the board. Any inspections conducted shall be coordinated with other state and federal agencies to minimize duplication of vessel inspections and boardings.

(3) After a hearing upon 10 days’ notice to the owner of the boat, the board may cancel or revoke the certificate of number for any boat rented or chartered to the public if it does not equal or exceed the minimum equipment requirements provided by the board. [Formerly 488.026]

OCEAN CHARTER VESSEL REGULATION

830.430 Definitions for ORS 830.430 to 830.460 and 830.997. As used in ORS 830.430 to 830.460 and 830.997:

(1) “Ocean” means those waters of the Pacific Ocean that are west of the demarcation lines described in the International Collision Regulations at Sea of 1972.

(2) “Ocean charter vessel” means a vessel used in the business of carrying passengers for hire for angling, sightseeing or other recreational purposes in the ocean. [1989 c.885 §2]

830.435 Ocean charter vessel license; reciprocity with Washington license holders; rules; license and fee in lieu of other requirements. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may not engage in the business of carrying passengers for hire for angling, sightseeing or other recreational purposes in ocean waters within the jurisdiction of this state without first obtaining an ocean charter vessel license from the State Marine Board.

(2) The board may adopt rules allowing a person who holds a license or registration issued by the State of Washington to engage in the business of carrying passengers for hire for angling, sightseeing or other recreational purposes to conduct those activities if:

(a) The person operates a vessel that leaves from and returns to a port in the State of Washington;

(b) The person operates the vessel within the jurisdiction of this state in the Pacific Ocean north of Cape Falcon, or in the Columbia River; and

(c) The State of Washington adopts provisions that allow engaging in the business of carrying passengers for hire for angling, sightseeing or other recreational purposes with a valid Oregon ocean charter vessel license within the jurisdiction of the State of Washington in the Pacific Ocean south of Leadbetter Point, or in the Columbia River.

(3) The license required by subsection (1) of this section is in lieu of registration required by ORS chapter 704 to carry passengers for hire for angling, sightseeing or other recreational purposes in any navigable waters of this state. Payment of the license fee referred to in ORS 830.440 (2)(b) is in lieu of any other fee or tax for the possession, use or operation of the vessel. [1989 c.885 §3; 1993 c.132 §1; 2005 c.115 §§2,4; 2007 c.148 §2]

830.440 License application; contents; fee; bond or financial security; transfer of license; rules. (1) An individual who desires to obtain an ocean charter vessel license shall make written application therefor to the State Marine Board. The application shall include such information regarding the vessel and copies of such documents and licenses regarding operation of the vessel as the board may require. The application shall be accompanied by proof that the applicant has protection against liability imposed by law covering occurrences by the operator of the ocean charter vessel, and the employees of the operator, for the payment of damages for bodily injuries, including death resulting therefrom, in the minimum amount of $300,000 per occurrence, at any time while engaged in carrying passengers for hire. The applicant shall certify that the vessel complies with the equipment requirements established by the board under ORS 830.450.

(2) The annual fee for an ocean charter vessel license is:

(a) For vessels owned by residents of this state if the vessel has license, title and number issued pursuant to ORS chapter 830, $50.

(b) For vessels owned by residents of this state if the vessel has a valid marine document issued by an agency of the federal government, $100.

(c) For vessels owned by persons who reside in a state that requires Oregon residents to pay a license fee to operate an ocean charter vessel in the waters of that state, such fee as is charged Oregon residents to operate an ocean charter vessel in the state where the nonresident applicant resides.

(d) For all vessels owned by nonresidents other than those described in paragraph (c) of this subsection, $100.

(3)(a) A person who applies for a license to operate an ocean charter vessel and who accepts deposits from clients in excess of $100 per person or whose agent accepts such deposits, shall submit a bond or other financial security in the amount of $5,000 to the board at the time of application. The bond or other financial security shall be held by the board for the benefit of clients of the licensee who pay a money deposit to the licensee or the licensee’s agent in anticipation of services to be received. The bond or other financial security amount shall be released to such client or clients conditioned upon a failure of the licensee or the licensee’s agent to return the deposit following cancellation of services or other failure to provide agreed upon services.

(b) The board shall release or retain all or any portion of a bond or other financial security as described in paragraph (a) of this subsection according to the provisions of ORS chapter 183.

(4) A license issued pursuant to this section is transferable to a replacement vessel of the license holder and is transferable to the purchaser of the vessel when the vessel is sold.

(5) For the purposes of reciprocity under ORS 704.025 and 830.435, the board may adopt rules to waive the annual fees required under subsection (2)(a) and (b) of this section for a person who possesses a current Oregon outfitter and guide registration under ORS chapter 704 and operates in the waters of the Columbia River downstream from the Lewis and Clark Bridge. The board may specify conditions for the waiver of fees under this subsection. [1989 c.885 §4; 1995 c.759 §3; 2007 c.148 §3]

830.445 Liability insurance form; notice to board upon termination of coverage; license suspension for failure to maintain insurance. (1) The liability protection required by ORS 830.440 shall be provided in one of the following ways:

(a) By a policy or policies of bodily injury liability insurance described as protection and indemnity insurance in the Standard American Institute Hull Form, issued by an insurer authorized by ORS chapter 731 to transact such insurance in this state.

(b) By a bond or bonds, issued by a surety company or companies, authorized by ORS chapter 731 to transact such business in this state.

(c) By evidence of insurance issued on behalf of Lloyds of London by an insurance broker authorized by ORS chapter 731 to transact such business in this state.

(d) By any other evidence of liability protection approved by the State Marine Board.

(2) If the provider of liability protection cancels or refuses to renew the protection, the company, not less than 30 days prior to the effective date of termination of the protection, shall notify the board in writing of the termination and its effective date. Upon receipt of a liability protection termination notice, the board shall send written notice to the ocean charter vessel operator that the board will suspend that person’s ocean charter vessel license unless proof of liability protection required by ORS 830.440 is filed with the board prior to the effective date of the proposed liability protection termination. The board may suspend an ocean charter vessel license if the licensee fails to maintain in full force and effect the liability protection required by ORS 830.440. A license that has been suspended pursuant to this section may not be reinstated until proof of liability protection required by ORS 830.440 has been filed with the board. [1989 c.885 §11]

830.450 Equipment requirements. No person shall operate a vessel to engage in activities for which an ocean charter vessel license is required unless all equipment required pursuant to this section is on board the vessel and in proper working order. In establishing equipment requirements, the State Marine Board shall consider recommendations from charter boat associations. The board shall consider requiring the following types of equipment:

(1) If the vessel operates not more than 20 miles from the nearest port:

(a) First-aid kit.

(b) Automatic bilge warning light or bell for high water condition, audible or visible from each steering station.

(d) Life jackets.

(e) Light and smoke flares.

(f) VHF radio with frequencies appropriate to contact the United States Coast Guard.

(g) Power-operated bilge pumps.

(h) Running lights.

(i) Anchor and anchor chain or line.

(j) Displayed ocean class United States Coast Guard operator’s license.

(k) Engine room space ventilation system and blower system.

(L) Fire extinguishers.

(m) Magnetic compass.

(n) Bailing buckets or hand-operated bilge pump.

(o) Loran C or radar navigational equipment.

(p) Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacon device (EPIRB).

(q) Life ring.

(2) If the vessel operates more than 20 miles from the nearest port, in addition to the equipment specified in subsection (1) of this section, the board shall consider requiring the following types of equipment:

(a) Single sideband radio.

(b) Life raft or unsinkable shore boat.

(d) Water lights. [1989 c.885 §5]

830.460 Prohibited activities. (1) No person shall make any false statement of material fact in making application for an ocean charter vessel license pursuant to ORS 830.440.

(2) No person shall operate a vessel to engage in activities for which an ocean charter vessel license is required, if it is determined upon inspection by the State Marine Board or its representative, or upon citation by a peace officer, that the vessel fails to comply with the equipment requirements of ORS 830.450, until all equipment requirements are met.

(3) No person shall operate a vessel to engage in activities for which an ocean charter vessel license is required without having in effect the protection against liability referred to in ORS 830.440 and 830.445. [1989 c.885 §6]

ACCIDENTS

830.475 Duties of operators and witnesses at accidents. (1) A person commits the offense of failure to perform the duties of an operator if the person is the operator of any boat involved in an accident that results in property damage and the operator fails to take reasonable steps to notify the owner or person in charge of the property of the damage, and provide to the owner or person in charge of the property the operator’s name, address and the identification number of the boat.

(2) The operator of any boat involved in an accident which results in injury or death to any person immediately shall stop the boat at the scene of the accident, or as close thereto as possible, and shall remain at the scene of the accident until the operator has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The operator of any boat involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to any person shall:

(a) Give to the other operator, surviving occupant or any person not injured as a result of the accident, the name, address and the identifying number of the boat which the operator is operating, and the name and address of any other occupants of the boat.

(b) Render reasonable assistance to any person injured in the accident, including the conveying or the making of arrangements for the conveying of the person to a physician, surgeon or hospital for medical or surgical treatment, if it is apparent that treatment is necessary or if conveyance is requested by any injured person.

(4) Any witness to the accident shall furnish to the operator, occupant or injured person, the name and address of the witness. [Formerly 488.164; 1997 c.74 §1]

830.480 Accident report required; rules. (1) The operator of any boat involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to any person or damage to property in excess of the dollar amount established by rule of the State Marine Board shall make a report of the accident to the board in such form and manner as the board by rule may prescribe.

(2) Whenever a report is insufficient in the opinion of the board, it may require the operator to file a supplemental report and may also require a witness to the accident to render a report to the board.

(3) Whenever the operator of a boat is physically incapable of making a required accident report and there was another occupant in the boat at the time of the accident capable of making a report, the occupant shall make or cause the report to be made. [Formerly 488.168; 1991 c.17 §1]

830.485 Form of report; sending death certificate to State Marine Board. (1) The State Marine Board shall prepare and make available to the public forms for accident reports required in ORS 830.480. The report shall call for sufficiently detailed information to disclose the cause of an accident, conditions then existing, and the persons and vehicles involved. Every accident report shall be made on a form approved by the board.

(2) The State Health Officer shall on or before the 15th day of each month forward to the board a copy of the death certificate covering the death, resulting from a boat accident, of any persons within the jurisdiction of the State Health Officer during the preceding calendar month. [Formerly 488.172]

830.490 Confidential nature of report. (1) All accident reports made to the State Marine Board shall be without prejudice to the individual reporting and shall be for the confidential use of administrative and enforcement agencies only.

(2) The board upon written request, shall, if available, disclose the following information to any party involved in the accident, or, in the event of the party’s death, to any member of the party’s family, or to the party’s personal representatives:

(a) The identity of the owner, operator, occupants and the identifying number of a boat involved in an accident;

(b) The names of any companies insuring the owner or operator; and

(3) No such report shall be used as evidence in any trial, civil or criminal, arising out of the accident. The board shall furnish, upon demand of any person who has or claims to have made such a report or upon demand of any court, a certificate showing that a specified accident report has or has not been made to the board, solely to prove a compliance or a failure to comply with the requirement that such a report be made to the board.

(4) The board shall compile and may analyze all accident reports and shall publish annually, or at more frequent intervals, statistical information relating to boat accidents.

(5) In response to any request duly made by an authorized official or agency of the United States, or in compliance with any federal requirement, the board shall transmit any information compiled or otherwise available to the board from the accident reports required by ORS 830.480 and 830.485. [Formerly 488.176; 1991 c.67 §232]

830.495 Report of accident resulting in death or disappearance; duties of passengers. (1) When, as a result of an occurrence that involves a boat or its equipment, a person dies or disappears from a boat, the operator shall, without delay, by the quickest means available, notify the nearest sheriff department, state police post, Coast Guard station or other law enforcement agency of:

(a) The date, time and exact location of the occurrence;

(b) The name of each person who died or disappeared;

(d) The names and addresses of the owner and operator.

(2) When the operator of a boat cannot give the notice required by subsection (1) of this section, each person on board the boat shall notify the casualty reporting authority or determine that the notice has been given. [Formerly 488.190]

BOATING UNDER INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS

830.505 Implied consent to chemical tests for intoxicants; refusal to submit; consequences. (1) Any person who operates a boat on any waters of this state shall be deemed to have given consent to submit to chemical tests of the person’s breath for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content of the person’s blood if the person is arrested for operating a boat while under the influence of intoxicants while in violation of ORS 830.325 or of a municipal ordinance. Tests shall be administered upon the request of a peace officer having reasonable grounds to believe that the person arrested was operating a boat while under the influence of intoxicants while in violation of ORS 830.325 or of a municipal ordinance. Before the test is administered, the person requested to take the test shall be informed of rights and consequences as described in ORS 830.545.

(2) No chemical test of the person’s breath shall be given under subsection (1) of this section, to a person under arrest for operating a boat while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 830.325 or of a municipal ordinance, if the person refuses the request of a peace officer to submit to the chemical test after the person has been informed of rights and consequences as described in ORS 830.545.

(3) Within the time required by the State Marine Board by rule, the arresting officer shall report the following information to the board:

(a) Whether the person refused to submit to a test.

(b) Whether the person was informed of rights and consequences as described under ORS 830.545.

(4) A report required by this section may be made on one or more forms provided by the board. [1991 c.931 §7]

830.510 Chemical evidence of use of intoxicants. (1) At the trial of any civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding arising out of the acts committed by a person operating a boat while under the influence of any intoxicants, if the amount of alcohol in the person’s blood at the time alleged is less than 0.08 percent by weight of alcohol and shown by chemical analysis of the person’s breath or blood, it is indirect evidence that may be used with other evidence, if any, to determine whether or not the person was then under the influence of intoxicants.

(2) Not less than 0.08 percent by weight of alcohol in a person’s blood constitutes being under the influence of intoxicating liquor.

(3) Percent by weight of alcohol in the blood shall be based on grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or based on grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.

(4) For purposes of ORS 830.505 to 830.545, “boat” means a motorboat or sailboat. [1991 c.931 §6; 2011 c.260 §2]

830.515 Evidence of refusal to submit to test in legal proceeding. If a person refuses or fails to submit to chemical tests of the breath, blood or urine as required by ORS 830.505 and 830.520, evidence of the person’s refusal or failure to submit is admissible in any criminal or civil action or proceeding arising out of acts alleged to have been committed while the person was operating a boat while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances. [1991 c.931 §8]

830.520 Circumstances under which chemical tests may be administered. Nothing in ORS 830.505 is intended to preclude the administration of chemical tests described in this section. A peace officer may obtain a chemical test of the blood to determine the amount of alcohol in any person’s blood or a test of the person’s blood or a test of the person’s blood or urine, or both, to determine the presence of a controlled substance in the person as provided in the following:

(1) If, when requested by a peace officer, the person expressly consents to such a test.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, from a person without the person’s consent if:

(a) The peace officer has probable cause to believe that the person was operating a boat while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or controlled substance and that evidence of the offense will be found in the person’s blood or urine; and

(b) The person is unconscious or otherwise in a condition rendering the person incapable of expressly consenting to the test or tests requested. [1991 c.931 §9]

830.525 Chemical tests obtained by subject. In addition to chemical tests of the breath, blood or urine administered under ORS 830.505 and 830.520, upon the request of a peace officer, a person shall be permitted upon request, at the person’s own expense, reasonable opportunity to have any licensed physician, licensed professional nurse or qualified technician, chemist or other qualified person of the person’s own choosing administer a chemical test or tests of the person’s breath or blood for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content of the person’s blood or a chemical test or tests of the person’s blood or urine, or both, for the purpose of determining the presence of a controlled substance in the person. The failure or inability to obtain such a test or tests by a person shall not preclude the admission of evidence relating to a test or tests taken upon the request of a peace officer. [1991 c.931 §10]

830.535 Criteria for chemical analyses. (1) A chemical analysis is valid under ORS 830.505, 830.520 or 830.525 if:

(a) It is an analysis of a person’s blood for alcohol content and is performed in:

(A) A laboratory certified or accredited under 42 C.F.R. part 493 and approved for toxicology testing;

(B) A laboratory licensed under ORS 438.110 and approved for toxicology testing; or

(C) A forensic laboratory established by the Department of State Police under ORS 181.080 that is accredited by a national forensic accrediting organization.

(b) It is an analysis of a person’s breath and is performed by an individual possessing a valid permit to perform chemical analyses issued by the Department of State Police under ORS 813.160 or by the State Marine Board under the provisions of this section. Chemical analyses must be performed according to methods approved by the Department of State Police under ORS 813.160 or approved by the board under this section. For purposes of this section, the board shall do all of the following:

(A) Approve methods of performing chemical analyses of a person’s breath.

(B) Prepare manuals and conduct courses throughout the state for the training of peace officers in chemical analyses of a person’s breath, which courses shall include, but are not limited to, approved methods of chemical analyses, use of approved equipment and interpretation of test results together with a written examination on these subjects.

(C) Test and certify the accuracy of equipment to be used by peace officers for chemical analyses of a person’s breath before regular use of the equipment and periodically thereafter at intervals of not more than 90 days. Tests and certification required by this subparagraph must be conducted by trained technicians.

(D) Ascertain the qualifications and competence of individuals to conduct chemical analyses in accordance with one or more methods approved by the board or by the Department of State Police under ORS 813.160.

(E) Issue permits to individuals according to their qualifications. Permits may be issued to peace officers only upon satisfactory completion of the prescribed training course and written examination. A permit must state the methods and equipment that the peace officer is qualified to use. Permits are subject to termination or revocation at the discretion of the board.

(2) In conducting a chemical test of the blood, only a duly licensed physician or a person acting under the direction or control of a duly licensed physician may withdraw blood or pierce human tissue. A licensed physician, or a qualified person acting under the direction or control of a duly licensed physician, is not civilly liable for withdrawing any bodily substance, in a medically acceptable manner, at the request of a peace officer.

(3) An individual who performs a chemical analysis of breath or blood under ORS 830.505, 830.520 or 830.525 shall prepare and sign a written report of the findings of the test. A test administered at the request of a peace officer must include the identification of the peace officer upon whose request the test was administered.

(4) Any individual having custody of the report mentioned in subsection (3) of this section shall, upon request of the person tested, furnish a copy of the report to that person or that person’s attorney.

(5) The expense of conducting a chemical test as provided by ORS 830.505 or 830.520 must be paid by the governmental units on whose equipment the test is conducted or by the governmental units upon whose request the test was administered if no governmental unit’s equipment is used to conduct the test. [1991 c.931 §11; 2003 c.19 §2]

830.545 Information about rights and consequences. This section establishes the requirements for information about rights and consequences for purposes of ORS 830.505. The following apply to the information about rights and consequences:

(1) The information about rights and consequences shall be substantially in the form prepared by the State Marine Board. The board may establish any form it determines appropriate and convenient.

(2) The information about rights and consequences shall be substantially as follows:

(a) Operating a boat under the influence of intoxicants is a crime in Oregon and the person is subject to criminal penalties if the test shows that the person is under the influence of intoxicants. If the person refuses the test or fails, evidence of the refusal or failure may also be offered against the person.

(b) The person fails the test if the test shows the person is under the influence of intoxicants under Oregon law.

(c) If the person is convicted of operating a boat while under the influence of intoxicants, the person may not operate a boat for a period of time following the conviction.

(d) If the person is convicted of operating a boat while under the influence of intoxicants, the person is not eligible to apply for any certificate of title, registration or numbering and all certificates of title, registration and numbering necessary to lawfully operate a boat on Oregon waters shall be canceled for at least a year. The ineligibility to apply for certificates or the cancellation of the certificates shall be substantially longer if the person refuses the test.

(e) After taking the test, the person shall have a reasonable opportunity, upon request, for an additional chemical test for blood alcohol content to be performed at the person’s own expense by a qualified individual of the person’s choosing.

(3) Nothing in this section prohibits the board from providing additional information concerning rights and consequences that the board considers appropriate or convenient. [1991 c.931 §12]

830.550 Implied consent to field sobriety tests for intoxicants; refusal to submit; consequences. (1) Any person who operates a boat on any waters of this state shall be deemed to have given consent to submit to field sobriety tests upon the request of a peace officer for the purpose of determining if the person is under the influence of intoxicants if the peace officer reasonably suspects that the person has committed the offense of operating a boat while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 830.325 or a municipal ordinance. Before the tests are administered, the person requested to take the test shall be informed of the consequences of refusing to take or failing to submit to the tests under ORS 830.545.

(2) If a person refuses or fails to submit to field sobriety tests as required by subsection (1) of this section, evidence of the person’s refusal or failure to submit is admissible in any criminal or civil action or proceeding arising out of allegations that the person was operating a boat while under the influence of intoxicants.

(3) Within the time required by the State Marine Board by rule, the arresting officer shall report the following information to the board:

(a) Whether the person refused to submit to a test.

(b) Whether the person was informed of rights and consequences as described under ORS 830.545.

(4) A report required by this section may be made on one or more forms provided by the board. [1991 c.931 §13]

AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION

(Generally)

830.560 Launching boat with aquatic invasive species prohibited; rules. (1) As used in this section:

(a) “Aquatic invasive species” means any aquatic life or marine life determined by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission by rule to be invasive or any aquatic noxious weed determined by the State Department of Agriculture to be invasive.

(b) “Launch” means any act that places a boat into a waterway for recreational boating, for flushing or testing an engine or for any other purpose.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a person may not launch a boat into the waters of this state if:

(a) The boat has any visible aquatic species on its exterior hull or attached to any motor, propulsion system or component, anchor or other attached apparatus outside of the hull, or on the trailer or other device used to transport the boat; or

(b) The boat has any aquatic invasive species within its bilge, livewell, motorwell or other interior location.

(3) The State Fish and Wildlife Commission, in consultation with the State Department of Agriculture, by rule may allow the presence of certain aquatic species on or within a boat for activities including but not limited to hunting and photography.

(4) The State Marine Board shall provide information to the public about any rules adopted under subsection (3) of this section. [2009 c.303 §2]

(Permits)

830.565 Permit required. (1) A person may not operate a manually propelled boat that is 10 feet or more in length or a motorboat on the waters of this state without first obtaining an aquatic invasive species prevention permit from the State Marine Board under ORS 830.570.

(2) A person who obtains an aquatic invasive species prevention permit for a manually propelled boat may use the permit on any manually propelled boat the person operates on the waters of this state. [2009 c.764 §7]

830.570 Board to issue permit; fees. (1) The State Marine Board shall issue and renew an aquatic invasive species prevention permit to a person who pays the fee for the permit described in ORS 830.575.

(2) The board may appoint agents to issue aquatic invasive species prevention permits.

(3) Agents shall issue permits in accordance with procedures prescribed by the board by rule and shall charge and collect the aquatic invasive species prevention permit fees prescribed by law.

(4) The board may authorize an agent other than a board employee to charge a service fee of $2, in addition to the permit fee, for the issuance service performed by the agent.

(5) The board shall supply the agents with motorboat and manually propelled boat aquatic invasive species prevention permits. [2009 c.764 §8]

830.575 Fees for permit. Notwithstanding ORS 830.790 (3), fees for issuance and renewal of an aquatic invasive species prevention permit are as follows:

(1) The biennial fee for a motorboat issued a certificate of number under ORS 830.795 is $5.

(2) The annual fee for a manually propelled boat 10 feet or more in length is $5.

(3) The annual fee for a motorboat operated by a nonresident is $20.

(4) The annual fee for an operator of a boat livery is:

(a) $30 for an operator who owns 6 to 10 manually propelled boats;

(b) $55 for an operator who owns 11 to 20 manually propelled boats; or