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Administrative Rules for Boaters
Administrative Rules for Boaters
DIVISION 1 - PROCEDURAL RULES
DIVISION 10 - STATEWIDE RULES
DIVISION 11 - RULES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
DIVISION 12 - LIGHTS AND SHAPES
DIVISION 13 - SOUND AND LIGHT SIGNALS
DIVISION 14 - MARINE FACILITY PROGRAM RULES
DIVISION 15 - OCEAN CHARTER VESSELS
DIVISION 16 - OUTFITTER/GUIDE REGISTRATION
DIVISION 17 - ADOPT-A-RIVER PROGRAM
DIVISION 18 - MANDATORY EDUCATION PROGRAM
DIVISION 19 - PROCEDURES FOR LOCAL AND SPECIAL RULES
DIVISION 20 - LOCAL AND SPECIAL RULES
DIVISION 21 - PERSONAL WATERCRAFT RULES
DIVISION 22 - KLAMATH LAKE PLANKTON HARVEST VESSEL RULES
DIVISION 30 - SCENIC WATERWAYS
Administrative Rules for Boaters
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DIVISION 1 - PROCEDURAL RULES
DIVISION 1 - PROCEDURAL RULES
  • 250-001-0000 Notice of Proposed Rule
  • 250-001-0005 Model Rules of Practice and Procedure
  • 250-001-0010 Availability of Rules
  • 250-001-0020 Fees for Furnishing Information
  • 250-001-0030 Hearings Authorized

DIVISION 10 - STATEWIDE RULES
DIVISION 10 - STATEWIDE RULES
  • 250-010-0010 Definitions
  • 250-010-0025 Basic Rule for "Slow -- No Wake"
  • 250-010-0030 Application for Certificate of Number and Title
  • 250-010-0040 Oregon Boat Numbering System
  • 250-010-0055 Certificates of Boat Title
  • 250-010-0057 Issuance and Duplication Fees
  • 250-010-0058 Refunds
  • 250-010-0059 Reinstatement Fee
  • 250-010-0060 Report of Transfer, Abandonment or Wrecking of a Boat, Change of Address, Late Penalty Fees
  • 250-010-0065 County Use Permit Programs
  • 250-010-0085 Capacity Plates
  • 250-010-0095 Application for Marine Events
  • 250-010-0097 Application for Special Use Device Permits
  • 250-010-0110 Investigation of Accidents
  • 250-010-0121 Mufflers
  • 250-010-0122 Carburetors
  • 250-010-0125 Ventilation
  • 250-010-0150 Exemptions
  • 250-010-0152 Use of Sirens Prohibited by Other Than Expressly Authorized Peace Officers
  • 250-010-0154 Personal Flotation Devices
  • 250-010-0155 Fire Extinguishers
  • 250-010-0156 Sound Signaling Appliances
  • 250-010-0160 Board not to Approve Products of Manufacturers
  • Uniform Waterway Marking System
  • 250-010-0175 Definitions
  • 250-010-0180 Waterway Markers Used on the Waters of This State Shall be as Follows
  • 250-010-0185 Buoys
  • 250-010-0190 Signs
  • 250-010-0195 Letter or Numeral Elements of Marker
  • 250-010-0200 Specifications for Water Markers
  • 250-010-0205 Mooring Buoys
  • 250-010-0210 The "Divers" Flag
  • Floating Home/Boathouse Registration and Titling System
  • 250-010-0300 Definitions
  • 250-010-0310 Certificate of Registration and Title for a Floating Home or Boathouse
  • 250-010-0315 Issuance and Duplication Fees
  • 250-010-0320 Oregon Floating Home/Boathouse Registration Numbering System
  • 250-010-0325 Report of Transfer, Abandonment, or Wrecking of Floating Home/Boathouse or Change of Address
  • Boating Under the Influence of Intoxicants
  • 250-010-0400 Boating Under the Influence of Intoxicants
  • 250-010-0410 Definitions
  • 250-010-0420 Officer Report
  • 250-010-0430 Chemical Analyses
  • 250-010-0440 Qualifications of Breath Test Equipment Operators
  • 250-010-0450 Training for Operators of Breath Test Equipment
  • 250-010-0460 Certification of Accuracy of Breath Test Equipment
  • 250-010-0470 Breath Testing Equipment Approval
  • Offender Education Program Administration
  • 250-010-0500 Offender Education Program Administration
  • 250-010-0510 Definitions
  • 250-010-0520 Content
  • 250-010-0530 Implementation
  • 250-010-0540 Fees
  • 250-010-0550 Qualified Courses
  • 250-010-0560 Completion Certificate

DIVISION 11 - RULES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
DIVISION 11 - RULES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
  • 250-011-0005 Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility
  • 250-011-0010 Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another
  • 250-011-0015 Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility

DIVISION 12 - LIGHTS AND SHAPES
DIVISION 12 - LIGHTS AND SHAPES
  • 250-012-0001 Definitions
  • 250-012-0003 Visibility of Lights
  • 250-012-0005 Application
  • 250-012-0010 Power-Driven Vessels Underway
  • 250-012-0015 Towing and Pushing
  • 250-012-0020 Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Manually Propelled
  • 250-012-0025 Fishing Vessels
  • 250-012-0030 Vessels not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver
  • 250-012-0035 Pilot Vessels
  • 250-012-0040 Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground
  • 250-012-0045 Law Enforcement Vessels
  • 250-012-0050 Public Safety Activities

DIVISION 13 - SOUND AND LIGHT SIGNALS
DIVISION 13 - SOUND AND LIGHT SIGNALS
  • 250-013-0001 Definitions
  • 250-013-0005 Equipment for Sound Signals
  • 250-013-0010 Maneuvering and Warning Signals
  • 250-013-0015 Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility
  • 250-013-0020 Signals to Attract Attention

DIVISION 14 - MARINE FACILITY PROGRAM RULES
DIVISION 14 - MARINE FACILITY PROGRAM RULES
  • 250-014-0001 Definitions
  • 250-014-0002 Eligibility
  • 250-014-0003 Marine Facility Grant Program
  • 250-014-0004 Maintenance Assistance Program
  • 250-014-0005 Vessel Waste Collection Grant Program
  • Floatation Encapsulation Rules
  • 250-014-0010 Definitions
  • 250-014-0020 Purpose and Scope
  • 250-014-0030 Materials and Methods of Encapsulation for New Construction
  • 250-014-0040 Pre-Certification Encapsulation Form
  • 250-014-0041 Post Certification Encapsulation Log
  • 250-014-0050 Maintenance or Repair of Existing Structures
  • 250-014-0060 Alteration or Addition of Existing Facilities
  • 250-014-0070 Buoys and Other Floating Devices
  • 250-014-0080 Exemptions
  • 250-014-0090 Inspection and Penalties

DIVISION 15 - OCEAN CHARTER VESSELS
DIVISION 15 - OCEAN CHARTER VESSELS
  • 250-015-0001 Definitions
  • 250-015-0002 Applicability
  • 250-015-0005 License Application and Fees
  • 250-015-0008 License Transfer, Cancellation or Suspension
  • 250-015-0010 Equipment Requirements
  • 250-015-0015 Safety Equipment Specifications
  • 250-015-0016 First Aid Kit
  • 250-015-0017 Bilge High Water Warning System
  • 250-015-0018 Depth Finder
  • 250-015-0019 Power/Hand Operated Bilge Pump
  • 250-015-0020 Anchor and Anchor Chain or Line
  • 250-015-0021 Magnetic Compass
  • 250-015-0022 Loran C or Radar Navigation Equipment
  • 250-015-0023 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
  • 250-015-0024 Navigational Charts
  • 250-015-0030 Exemptions

DIVISION 16 - OUTFITTER/GUIDE REGISTRATION
DIVISION 16 - OUTFITTER/GUIDE REGISTRATION
  • 250-016-0001 Definitions
  • 250-016-0002 Registration Instructions
  • 250-016-0003 Proof of Registration Compliance
  • 250-016-0004 Employee Agent or Party of Interest
  • 250-016-0005 Cancellation of Registration
  • 250-016-0006 Reinstatement of Registration
  • 250-016-0007 Registration Renewal
  • 250-016-0008 Board's Authority to Reprimand an Outfitter/ Guide or Suspend, Revoke, or Deny a Registration
  • 250-016-0009 Contested Case Hearings
  • 250-016-0010 Outfitter/Guide Ethical and Professional Standards
  • 250-016-0011 Surety Bond

DIVISION 17 - ADOPT-A-RIVER PROGRAM
DIVISION 17 - ADOPT-A-RIVER PROGRAM
  • 250-017-0000 Purpose
  • 250-017-0010 Scope
  • 250-017-0020 Definitions
  • 250-017-0030 General Requirements
  • Specific Requirements
  • 250-017-0040 Applicant Organization and Participant Responsibilities

DIVISION 18 - MANDATORY EDUCATION PROGRAM
DIVISION 18 - MANDATORY EDUCATION PROGRAM
  • 250-018-010 Definitions
  • 250-018-0020 Minimum Standards for Boating Safety Education Competency
  • 250-018-0030 Boater Education Card
  • 250-018-0040 Replacement Boater Education Card
  • 250-018-0050 Temporary Boater Education Card
  • 250-018-0060 Dockside Checklist
  • 250-018-0070 Program Phase-In
  • 250-018-0080 Exemptions
  • 250-018-0090 Fees
  • 250-018-0100 Approved Course Providers

DIVISION 19 - PROCEDURES FOR LOCAL AND SPECIAL RULES
DIVISION 19 - PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTING, AMENDING, AND REPEALING LOCAL AND SPECIAL RULES
  • 250-019-0010 Policy
  • 250-019-0020 Definitions
  • 250-019-0030 Statutory Authority
  • 250-019-0040 Scope
  • 250-019-0050 Existing Laws
  • 250-019-0060 Types or Methods of Regulations Used
  • 250-019-0070 Procedures for Submitting and Accepting Requests to Adopt, Amend or Repeal Local Boating Regulations
  • 250-019-0080 Procedures for Considering Requests to Adopt, Amend, or Repeal Local Boating Regulations

DIVISION 20 - LOCAL AND SPECIAL RULES
DIVISION 20 - LOCAL AND SPECIAL RULES
  • 250-020-0005 Applicability of Terms
  • 250-020-0013 Boat Operations in Baker County
  • 250-020-0014 Boat Operations on Phillips Lake in Baker County
  • 250-020-0026 Boat Operations in Benton County
  • 250-020-0031 Boat Operations and Water Skiing on Lake Oswego in Clackamas County
  • 250-020-0032 Boat Operations on the Willamette River in Clackamas County
  • 250-020-0033 Boat Operations in Clackamas County
  • 250-020-0041 Boat Operations in Clatsop County
  • 250-020-0042 Boat Operations on the Nehalem River in Clatsop and Tillamook Counties
  • 250-020-0043 Boat Operations on the Necanicum River in Clatsop County
  • 250-020-0051 Boat Operations in Columbia County
  • 250-020-0053 Boat Operations in Columbia and Multnomah Counties
  • 250-020-0061 Boat Operations on Eel Lake in Coos and Douglas Counties
  • 250-020-0062 Boat Operations on North Ten Mile Lake, Ten Mile Lake, and Ten Mile Creek in Coos County
  • 250-020-0063 Boat Operations in Coos County
  • 250-020-0064 Boat Operations on the Coquille and Millicoma Rivers in Coos County
  • 250-020-0065 Boat Operations on the South Slough Estuarine Sanctuary in Coos County
  • 250-020-0073 Boat Operations on Ochoco and Prineville Reservoirs in Crook County
  • 250-020-0074 Boat Operations in Crook County
  • 250-020-0082 Boat Operations in Curry County
  • 250-020-0091 Boat Operations in Deschutes County
  • 250-020-0101 Boat Operations on Eel Lake in Douglas and Coos Counties
  • 250-020-0102 Boat Operations in Douglas County
  • 250-020-0105 Boat Operations on Cooper Creek Reservoir in Douglas County
  • 250-020-0121 Boat Operations in Gilliam County
  • 250-020-0125 Boat Operations in Grant County
  • 250-020-0132 Boat Operations in Harney County
  • 250-020-0141 Boat Operations in Hood River County
  • 250-020-0151 Boat Operations in Jackson County
  • 250-020-0161 Boat Operations in Jefferson County
  • 250-020-0171 Boat Operations in Josephine County
  • 250-020-0201 Boating and Water Skiing on Lake of the Woods in Klamath County
  • 250-020-0202 Boat Operations on Miller Lake in Klamath County
  • 250-020-0203 Boat Operations on Klamath Lake in the Vicinity of Moore Park Marina
  • 250-020-0204 Boat Operations in Klamath County
  • 250-020-0205 Regulations -- Klamath County
  • 250-020-0211 Boat Operations in Lake County
  • 250-020-0221 Boat Operations on Certain Waters in Lane County
  • 250-020-0231 Boat Operations in Lincoln County
  • 250-020-0239 Boat Operations in Linn County on Big Lake
  • 250-020-0240 Boat Operations in Linn County
  • 250-020-0241 Boat Operations on Foster Reservoir in Linn County
  • 250-020-0242 Boat Operations on Green Peter Reservoir in Linn County
  • 250-020-0243 Boat Operations and Water Skiing on Detroit Dam Reservoir and Tributaries in Linn and Marion Counties
  • 250-020-0245 Boat Operations in Linn and Marion Counties
  • 250-020-0250 Boat Operations in Malheur County
  • 250-020-0259 Boat Operations in Marion County
  • 250-020-0260 Boat Operations and Water Skiing on Detroit Dam Reservoir and Tributaries in Marion and Linn Counties
  • 250-020-0261 Boat Operations on the Willamette River in Marion and Polk Counties
  • 250-020-0263 Boat Operations in Marion and Yamhill Counties
  • 250-020-0265 Boat Operations in Marion County
  • 250-020-0266 Boat Operations in Marion County
  • 250-020-0270 Boat Operations in Morrow County
  • 250-020-0280 Boat Operations in Multnomah County
  • 250-020-0281 Boat Operations in Multnomah County
  • 250-020-0282 Boat Operations in Multnomah County on Multnomah Channel
  • 250-020-0285 Boat Operations in Multnomah and Columbia Counties
  • 250-020-0290 Boat Operations on the Willamette River in Polk and Marion Counties
  • 250-020-0295 Boat Operations in Sherman County
  • 250-020-0300 Boat Operations on the Nehalem River in Tillamook and Clatsop Counties
  • 250-020-0308 Boat Operations on Certain Waters in Tillamook County
  • 250-020-0309 Boat Operations at Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge, Pacific Ocean, Tillamook County
  • 250-020-0310 Boat Operations on Certain Waters in Tillamook County
  • 250-020-0311 Boat Operations on the Nehalem River in Tillamook County
  • 250-020-0312 Boat Operations on the Big Nestucca River in Tillamook County
  • 250-020-0323 Boat Operations in Umatilla County
  • 250-020-0330 Boat Operations in Union County
  • 250-020-0340 Boat Operations in Wallowa County
  • 250-020-0350 Boat Operations in Wasco County
  • 250-020-0360 Boat Operations on Henry Hagg Lake in Washington County
  • 250-020-0380 Boat Operations in Yamhill County
  • 250-020-0385 Boat Operations in Yamhill and Marion Counties

DIVISION 21 - PERSONAL WATERCRAFT RULES
DIVISION 21 - PERSONAL WATERCRAFT RULES
  • 250-021-0010 Scope
  • 250-021-0020 Definitions
  • 250-021-0030 Personal Watercraft
  • 250-021-0040 Special Local Restrictions - Applicability
  • 250-021-0100 Personal Watercraft Livery Operations

DIVISION 22 - KLAMATH LAKE PLANKTON HARVEST VESSEL RULES
DIVISION 22 - KLAMATH LAKE PLANKTON HARVEST VESSEL RULES
  • 250-022-0010 Purpose
  • 250-022-0020 Scope
  • 250-022-0030 Definitions
  • 250-022-0040 Title and Registration Requirements
  • 250-022-0050 Equipment Requirements
  • 250-022-0060 Operating Requirements

DIVISION 30 - SCENIC WATERWAYS
DIVISION 30 - SCENIC WATERWAYS
  • 250-030-0010 Definitions
  • 250-030-0020 General Provisions
  • 250-030-0030 Regulations
  • 250-030-0041 Special Regulation -- Manner of Operation

 
Page updated: June 12, 2008

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