OAR 250-010-0650: Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit

(1) Operators of out-of-state motorboats and sailboats 12 feet in length or more that would be required to be registered in Oregon per ORS 830.790 must carry an out-of-state Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit when in use on waters of the state. Out-of-state permits are transferrable between multiple motorized boats.(2) The name on the permit does not need to match the name of the person operating the boat. (2) An Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit is required for motorized race boats which are owned by Oregon residents but that are otherwise exempt from registration under OAR 250-010-0150(2). (3) Boats required to carry permits must present their permit for inspection upon request by a law enforcement officer. (4) A person is considered in violation of the provisions contained in this rule and subject to the penalties prescribed by law when they: (a) Alter an aquatic invasive species prevention permit; or (b) Produce or possess an unauthorized replica of an aquatic invasive species prevention permit; or (c) Exhibit an altered Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit to a peace officer. (5) The following vessels or classifications are exempt from the requirement to carry an Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit: (a) A boat with a current Oregon certificate of number as required by ORS 830.770. (b) Motorboats and sailboats 12 feet in length or more registered in Washington or Idaho that launch directly into waters that form a common interstate boundary, or launch in Oregon tributaries within one mile of these waters, that have a current boat registration, Coast Guard documentation, or an aquatic invasive species prevention permit issued by the States of Idaho or Washington. (c) Boats owned by the federal government, or by a state, county, or municipal government. (d) Eleemosynary-owned boats which a supervising adult can confirm through documentation are engaged in an organization-related activity. (e) A ship’s lifeboat used solely for lifesaving purposes. (f) Seaplanes