OAR 736-010-0027: Boats and Moorages

(1) Violations to this rule are a Class D violation, unless park resources are damaged resulting in a Class A violation. (2) The park manager may post restrictions or prohibitions on the use of boats at park properties. (3) Boaters must comply with regulatory signs posted in boat launching, moorage and beach areas. (4) Boaters shall moor or secure their boat in a manner that will not cause personal injury or damage to private property or park resources. (5) Boaters shall vacate moorages by the designated checkout time on the last day of the rental date unless otherwise posted. (6) If a person has failed to pay moorage rental rates for two consecutive days, has exceeded the moorage stay limit, or is occupying a moorage slip reserved by another, the department may have all possessions, including the boat, removed at the owner's expense. The department is not responsible for any loss or damage to possessions or boats. (7) The park manager may permit or restrict fishing from boat moorage docks. (8) A person may not swim, unless in a designated swim area, or engage in towed water sports or similar activity within 200 feet of boat moorage docks or facilities. (9) Boats are prohibited from entering established swimming areas except for emergency response. (10) The department may have a boat towed at the owner's expense if a boat is abandoned or left unattended for 72 hours or more at a park property without written permission from the park manager.