Oregon Administrative Code

250-020-0091 Boat Operations in Deschutes County (1) Deschutes River: (a) A person must not operate a motorboat for the purpose of towed watersports. (b) A person must not operate a jet ski type boat on the Deschutes River. For the purposes of this rule, jet ski type boat means a…

250-020-0102 Boat Operations in Douglas County (1) Amos Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat. (2) Andy Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat. (3) Ben Irving Reservoir: (a) A person must not operate a motorboat at a speed in excess of 35 MPH from the…

250-020-0121 Boat Operations in Gilliam County Earl Snell Memorial Park Lagoon, City of Arlington: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & 830.195 History: OSMB 1-2…

250-020-0125 Boat Operations in Grant County Bull Prairie Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & ORS 830.175 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110, ORS 830.175 & ORS 830.195 History: OSMB 1-2023, amend filed 01/26/2023, ef…

250-020-0132 Boat Operations in Harney County (1) Burns Gravel Pond (adjacent to Highway 78): A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed. (2) Delintment Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed. (3) Fish Lake: A pe…

250-020-0141 Boat Operations in Hood River County (1) Badger Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat. (2) Green Point Reservoir (Kingsley Reservoir): A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed. (3) Laurance Lake: A person must not use an …

250-020-0151 Boat Operations in Jackson County (1) Agate Reservoir: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat. (2) Applegate Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH. (3) Emigrant Lake: (a) A person must not operate a motorbo…

250-020-0161 Boat Operations in Jefferson County (1) All lakes and reservoirs in Jefferson County: (a) A person must not anchor or moor a boat outside of a marina or away from a dock for more than 30 consecutive days in one location and must not anchor or moor in the previously u…

250-020-0171 Boat Operations in Josephine County (1) Lake Selmac: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH. (2) Rogue River: (a) The stretch of river 1/2 mile upstream from Findley Bend to a point one mile above the mouth of the Applegate River is designated as a…

250-020-0204 Boat Operations in Klamath County (1) Crescent Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed in the northwesternmost portion of the lake between the island and the northern shore (known as Tranquil Cove), as marked. (2) Fourmile Lake: …

250-020-0211 Boat Operations in Lake County (1) Big Swamp Reservoir: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat. (2) Campbell Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat. (3) Cottonwood Meadows Lake: A person must not use a…

250-020-0221 Boat Operations in Lane County (1) Alameda Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat. (2) Betty Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat. (3) Blair Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat. (4) Blue River Reservoir: A person must no…

250-020-0231 Boat Operations in Lincoln County (1) Alsea River: (a) A person must not use a jet pump drive to propel a boat upstream of Hatchery Creek (RM 12). (b) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 200 feet of a dock. (2) Depoe Bay. A …

250-020-0240 Boat Operations in Linn County (1) Big Cliff Reservoir: A person must not operate a boat in the area between the debris boom and the dam. (2) Big Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 200 feet of the shore. (3) Carmen Re…

250-020-0250 Boat Operations in Malheur County Lake Owyhee and Owyhee River: (1) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within Cherry Creek Inlet. (2) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 15 MPH on Lake Owyhee or the mainstem Owyhee …

250-020-0259 Boat Operations in Marion County (1) Big Cliff Reservoir: A person must not operate a boat in the area between the debris boom and the dam. (2) Detroit Reservoir: (a) A person must not operate a boat for the purpose of towed watersports within 200 feet of shore and m…

250-020-0270 Boat Operations in Morrow County (1) Lake Penland: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat. (2) Willow Creek Lake: (a) A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat on the Balm Fork Arm upstream of a point approxima…

250-020-0280 Boat Operations in Multnomah County (1) Benson Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat on Benson Lake. (2) Bybee Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat. (3) Sauvie Island Wildlife Area: (a) A person must not operate a …

250-020-0308 Boat Operations in Tillamook County (1) Cape Meares Lake: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed. (2) Hoquarton Slough: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed. (3) Kilchis River: (a) A person must not …

250-020-0323 Boat Operations in Umatilla County Umatilla River: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed on the Umatilla River between its confluence with the Columbia River and the Three Mile Irrigation Dam. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 &…

250-020-0330 Boat Operations in Union County (1) Grande Ronde Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat. (2) Jubilee Lake: A person must not use an internal combustion engine to propel a boat. (3) Little Morgan Lake: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat. (4) …

250-020-0340 Boat Operations in Wallowa County (1) Grande Ronde River: A person must not use a motor to propel a boat between the Umatilla National Forest Boundary (1.5 miles below the confluence with the Wallowa River at approximately RM 80) downstream to the Oregon/Washington s…

250-020-0350 Boat Operations in Wasco County (1) Pine Hollow Reservoir: A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of 10 MPH in the area west of the buoy line from the day following Labor Day through June 30. (2) Rock Creek Reservoir: A person must not use an internal combus…

250-020-0370 Boat Operations in Washington County (1) Henry Hagg Lake: (a) A person must not operate a motorboat in excess of a slow-no wake speed within 200 feet of shore and on all waters of the lake lying west of a buoyed line located as follows: From a point on the north shor…

250-020-0400 Boat Operations on the Willamette River (1) A person must not operate a boat: (a) Within a 150-foot semi-circle extending outwards toward the river channel from the southernmost end of the Sportcraft Marina dock from September 1 through May 31. (b) Downstream from Wi…

250-020-0410 Boat Operations on the Columbia River (1) A person must not operate a boat within any restricted area associated with a Columbia River dam without first obtaining permission from the District Engineer, Corps. of Engineers, U.S. Army, or a duly authorized representati…

250-021-0010 Scope The following rules shall govern the operation of personal watercraft operating on the waters of this state. These rules are in addition to all other applicable laws, rules and regulations governing personal watercraft. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110, 8…

250-021-0020 Definitions “Personal Watercraft” means a motorboat, less than 16 feet, propelled by machinery which: (1) Uses an outboard motor or an inboard motor powering a water jet pump as its primary source of power; (2) Is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing…

250-021-0030 Operating Rules (1) A person must not operate a personal watercraft unless each person operating or riding on such vessel is wearing an inherently buoyant Coast Guard approved wearable personal flotation device (PFD) as defined in OAR 250-010-0010. (2) A person opera…

250-021-0036 Youth Competitions and Training (1) A youth age 12 to 15 may independently operate a personal watercraft when competing in a Marine Board-sanctioned competition per OAR 250-010-0095 when the following requirements are met. (a) The youth holds a NASBLA-approved boatin…

250-021-0040 Special Local Restrictions — Personal Watercraft Applicability (1) Lakes and reservoirs (impoundments) are open to the operation of personal watercraft subject to local operating rules found in OAR chapter 250, division 20. (2) All rivers of this state including any …

250-021-0100 Personal Watercraft Livery Operations A person must not rent, lease or charter a personal watercraft unless the following equipment is provided: (1) All equipment required by ORS 830.210, 830.410 and 830.420. (2) An inherently buoyant wearable personal flotation devi…

250-022-0010 Purpose This division prescribes minimum equipment and safety requirements for vessels engaged in the harvest of plankton from Klamath Lake. Authority for these rules is found in ORS 830.110 and Chapter 737, Oregon Laws 1997. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110, 8…

250-022-0020 Scope This division contains minimum requirements for boats and associated equipment, but does not relieve vessel owners and operators from the need to comply with other federal, state or local regulations that may apply. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110, 830.2…

250-022-0030 Definitions (1) For the purpose of this division and the applicability of ORS Chapter 830 and associated administrative rules found in OAR chapter 250, the terms “vessel” and “associated watercraft,” as used in Chapter 737, Oregon Laws 1997, have the same meaning as …

250-022-0040 Title and Registration Requirements Unless documented with the U.S. Coast Guard, all vessels engaged in plankton harvest that are powered by machinery must be titled and numbered in accordance with ORS Chapter 830, and must comply with proper display of number as pro…

250-022-0050 Equipment Requirements All vessels engaged in plankton harvest must comply with the provisions of the following statutes and related administrative rules: State Statute — Applicable to Klamath Plankton Harvest Vessels: (1) ORS 830.210 — Yes — Operating improperly equ…

250-022-0060 Operating Requirements The provisions of ORS 830.300 to 830.370, and 830.505 to 830.550 and any related administrative rules do apply to all vessels engaged in the harvest of plankton on Klamath Lake. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110, 830.210 & 830.990 Statutes…

250-026-0005 Purpose of Rules (1) The Oregon State Marine Board (Board) will establish and maintain a Salvaged Vessel Subaccount. Funds from this account will reimburse enforcement agencies for expenses related to the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels. (2) The Board will …

250-026-0010 Responsibility for Removal of Abandoned or Derelict Vessels (1) The enforcement agency that has jurisdictional responsibility for the submerged or submersible land or water on which an abandoned vessel or a derelict vessel is located will take responsibility for its …

250-026-0015 Identification of Owners (1) The enforcement agency must contact the Board to verify the ownership record of an abandoned or derelict vessel. (2) If the vessel is a boat, an enforcement agency must provide the Board with: (a) A description of the boat; (b) The regist…

250-026-0020 Notification of Vessel Seizure (1) Enforcement agencies that intend to seize an abandoned or derelict vessel under the authority of ORS 830.911 must provide the Board with a copy of the “pre-seizure notice” on the same date it’s sent to the owner. (2) Enforcement age…

250-026-0025 Availability of Funds (1) Enforcement agencies are encouraged to verify the availability of funds in the Salvaged Vessel Subaccount prior to incurring salvage, towing, storage and disposal expenses. (2) The Board will retain up to 20 percent of the Salvaged Vessel Su…

250-026-0030 Expense Documentation (1) The Board requires receipt of expense documentation from enforcement agencies prior to the release of funds from the Salvaged Vessel Subaccount: (a) Pre-seizure: a written estimate of the salvage, towing, storage and disposal costs. This est…

250-026-0035 Vessels Eligible for Reimbursement (1) Enforcement agencies are eligible for reimbursement from the Salvaged Vessel Subaccount for: (a) Abandoned or derelict vessels that are seized under ORS 830.908 to 830.944 and are on the waters of this state; and (b) Vessels sur…

250-026-0040 Match Requirements (1) An enforcement agency must contribute a minimum of 10 percent of the total cost of salvage, towing, storage and disposal of an abandoned vessel or a derelict vessel that is or has been registered with the Board or is in the determination of the…

250-026-0045 Eligible Expenses and Match (1) An enforcement agency is eligible to receive reimbursements for expenses directly related to the salvage, towing, storage and disposal of an abandoned or derelict vessel. These expenses include but are not limited to: (a) Salvaging a s…

250-026-0050 Use of Contractors Enforcement agencies must follow all applicable local and state laws, ordinances, and rules with respect to contracting for services. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.948 History: OSMB 9-2014, f. 5-12-14, c…

250-026-0055 Vessel Turn-in Program Grants (1) Grants are available to public agencies to sponsor a vessel turn-in program. These programs will allow owners to surrender vessels at risk of becoming abandoned or derelict before the vessels damage the environment or become a hazard…

250-030-0100 Restrictions for the Chetco River A person must not use a motor for propelling a boat for any purpose above the Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest Boundary, as marked. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110 & 830.175 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.110 History: OSMB …