OAR 250-026-0015: Identification of Owners

(1) The enforcement agency must contact the Board to verify the ownership record of an abandoned or derelict vessel. (2) If the vessel is a boat, an enforcement agency must provide the Board with: (a) A description of the boat; (b) The registration numbers and decal information affixed to the bow of the boat, if present; (c) The documentation number if the boat is a documented vessel; and (d) A hull identification number (HIN). (3) If the vessel is a floating home, boathouse or other floating structure that is normally secured to a pier or pilings the enforcement agency must provide the identifying license plate number. (4) The Board will attempt to verify ownership through registration documentation. (5) The Board will search the Law Enforcement Database System (LEDS) to determine if the vessel has been reported stolen.