OAR 250-018-0080: Exemptions

(1) ORS 830.092(4) states that non-resident boaters will be exempt from carrying an Oregon Boating Safety Education Card if the non-resident operator holds a boating safety education card, certificate or document approved by NASBLA from the state of residency and has the card, certificate, or document in the person’s possession while operating a boat with a motor greater than 10 horsepower in Oregon waters. This exemption applies to non-residents age 12 and older. No one age 11 and under, regardless of residency, may operate a power boat of any horsepower. (2) In addition to the exemptions granted in ORS 830.092, a person is not required to carry a boating safety education card while operating a seaplane.