OAR 250-010-0051: Definition of "Operate" and "Otherwise Use a Boat on Water"

(1) For the purpose of ORS 830.700(5), the term "operate" means to navigate or otherwise use a boat on water: (2) The term "otherwise use" includes, but is not limited to, being at anchor, adrift, moored on the water, use as live-a-board residence on water or otherwise being afloat on the waters of this state. (3) A boat does not have to be "underway" to be in use for the purpose of titling and registration requirements as provided in ORS 830.070 to 830.830.