OAR 250-010-0660: Watercraft Inspection Stations

(1) For the purpose of this rule, the following definitions apply: (a) “Check Station” is a location in Oregon that a watercraft inspection team has designated for conducting watercraft inspections for aquatic invasive species. (b) “Decontamination” is the removal of aquatic invasive species from a watercraft. (c) “Inspector” is an individual certified and authorized by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct boat inspections for aquatic invasive species. (d) “Inspection Certificate” is a form used by the inspector to conduct and record watercraft inspection information. (e) “Seal” is a plastic zip tie or cable with a unique number that is affixed to the trailer or other device to transport the watercraft. (f) “Watercraft” are recreational or commercial, motorized and nonmotorized boats, including canoes, kayaks and rafts, as provided in ORS 830.005, and any equipment used to transport a boat and any auxiliary equipment, as provided in ORS 570.850. (2) The watercraft owner, operator or carrier must provide to the inspector, on request, his or her name and ZIP code. If an inspector determines that decontamination is required, the owner, operator or carrier must provide the additional information requested on the inspection certificate form including contact information. (a) The decontamination process may include the hull, motor, propulsion system or component, anchor or other attached apparatus, trailer or other device used to transport the watercraft, bilge, live-well, motor-well or other interior location that could harbor aquatic plants or animals. (b) Means of decontamination include, but are not limited to: hot water washing or flushing, high-pressure water jets, hand removal and chemical treatment as determined necessary by the watercraft inspection team. (3) An inspector may determine that the watercraft is a severe risk if the boat contains quagga or zebra mussels or other high risk aquatic invasive species, as defined by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (OAR 603-052-1200) or the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (OAR chapter 635, division 056), or is of a design that prevents or inhibits effective on-site decontamination and the watercraft is from a known aquatic invasive species contaminated waterbody. In such cases, the inspector will place a seal on the watercraft indicating potential contamination. Only the inspector may attach this seal. Tampered, broken or removed seals are void and no longer valid for the purposes as to when they were attached. (4) When the inspector determines the watercraft is clean or fully decontaminated, the inspector will attach a seal between the watercraft and trailer or other carriage device indicating a completed inspection. Only the inspector may attach this seal. Tampered, broken or removed seals are void.