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OR Rev Stat § 830.330 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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]
OR Rev Stat § 830.335 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 830.335 - Operator to maintain lookout.

The operator of a boat shall keep a proper lookout at all times while underway. [Formerly 488.101]
OR Rev Stat § 830.340 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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]
OR Rev Stat § 830.345 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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]
OR Rev Stat § 830.350 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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. (c) Near populated beaches. (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]
OR Rev Stat § 830.355 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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]
OR Rev Stat § 830.360 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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]
OR Rev Stat § 830.362 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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 (c) Engaging in law enforcement activities. [2005 c.299 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 830.365 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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, cannabis, psilocybin, 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; 2017 c.21 §92; 2021 c.253 §17]
OR Rev Stat § 830.370 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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]
OR Rev Stat § 830.375 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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]
OR Rev Stat § 830.380 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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; (c) Improper or insufficient backfire arresting devices on carburetors in violation of ORS 830.235; (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.
OR Rev Stat § 830.383 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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.
OR Rev Stat § 830.385 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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.
OR Rev Stat § 830.390 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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.
OR Rev Stat § 830.410 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 830.410 - Operator of boat livery to provide properly equipped boats.

An operator of a boat livery may not permit any boat the operator rents to depart from the livery premises unless the boat is equipped as provided under ORS 830.015 to 830.050, 830.175, 830.210 to 830.420 and 830.475 to 830.490. [Formerly 488.025; 2019 c.155 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 830.415 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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]
OR Rev Stat § 830.420 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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]
OR Rev Stat § 830.425 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 830.425 - Minimum requirements for boat livery operation.

(1) A person may not act as an operator of a boat livery without a boat livery registration issued by the State Marine Board. (2) Application for a boat livery registration must be made in the form prescribed by the board and must contain the following: (a) The applicant’s name. (b) The applicant’s business address and telephone number. (c) Proof of registration with the Secretary of State, if required. (d) The number and types of boats provided by the livery at the time of registration. (e) Any other information the board considers necessary. (3) Every two years, each operator of a boat livery shall renew the boat livery registration by submitting a renewal application in the form prescribed by the board. (4) An operator of a boat livery shall display proof of compliance with this section in the form and manner prescribed by the board. [2019 c.155 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 830.430 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 830.430 - Definitions for ORS 830.430 to 830.465 and 830.997.

As used in ORS 830.430 to 830.465 and 830.997: (1) "Charter boat" means: (a) A boat used to carry seven or more passengers for hire for angling, sightseeing or other recreational purposes; or (b) A boat that is licensed under ORS 830.447. (2) "Charter boat" does not include a "passenger vessel" or "small passenger vessel," as defined by the State Marine Board by rule, that: (a) Has been inspected and documented by the United States Coast Guard; (b) Carries more than 12 passengers for hire; and (c) Operates east of the demarcation lines described in the International Collision Regulations at Sea of 1972 on waters identified by the board by rule. [1989 c.885 §2; 2013 c.146 §1; 2021 c.123 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 830.435 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 830.435 - Charter boat license; reciprocity with Washington license holders.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may not engage in the business of carrying seven or more passengers for hire for angling, sightseeing or other recreational purposes on the waters of this state without first obtaining a charter boat license from the State Marine Board. (2) A person who holds a valid license or registration issued by the State of Washington may engage in the business of carrying passengers for hire for angling, sightseeing or other recreational purposes in this state without obtaining a charter boat license from the board if: (a) The person operates a charter boat that leaves from and returns to a port in the State of Washington; (b) The person operates the charter boat within the jurisdiction of the State of Oregon in the Pacific Ocean north of Cape Falcon, or in the Columbia River; and (c) The State of Washington adopts provisions that allow a person to engage in the business of carrying passengers for hire for angling, sightseeing or other recreational purposes with a valid Oregon charter boat license within the jurisdiction of the State of Washington in the Pacific Ocean south of Leadbetter Point, or in the Columbia River. [1989 c.885 §3; 1993 c.132 §1; 2005 c.115 §§2,4; 2007 c.148 §2; 2013 c.146 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 830.437 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 830.437 - Licensing; safety standards; rules.

The State Marine Board shall adopt rules establishing: (1) Licensing requirements for operators of charter boats; and (2) Safety standards for charter boats. [2013 c.146 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 830.445 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 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 provider, 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 charter boat operator that the board will suspend that person’s charter boat 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 a charter boat 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; 2013 c.146 §6]
OR Rev Stat § 830.447 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft|Section 830.447 - Optional charter boat licensing; rules.

(1) The State Marine Board, by rule, shall provide for optional charter boat licensing if the boat is used to carry fewer than seven passengers for hire for angling, sightseeing or other recreational purposes. (2) Upon request of a person, the board may issue a charter boat license for a boat that meets the requirements of rules adopted under this section. (3) A boat that is licensed as a charter boat under this section is subject to the same provisions, conditions, fees and other requirements as are other charter boats under this chapter. [2021 c.123 §2]