ORS 830.260: Muffling devices.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
The exhaust of every internal combustion engine used on any motorboat shall be effectively muffled by equipment so constructed and used as to muffle or suppress the noise of the exhaust in a reasonable manner. The use of cutouts or open exhaust stacks is prohibited, except: (1) On motorboats competing in a regatta, race or trial for speed records authorized as provided in ORS 830.375. (2) On racing motorboats while the boat or equipment on the boat is being tried or tested in compliance with ORS 830.350. [Formerly 488.052]
Administrative rules citing this section
This rule cites
- ORS 830.375 — resolved
- ORS 830.350 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 830.270: Notice to board on noise violation charge; board to supply information to court; suspension of certificate.
- ORS 830.350: Testing racing motorboat.
- ORS 830.600: Applicability of boating laws to seaplanes.
- ORS 830.815: Refusal to issue or suspension or cancellation of certificate.
- ORS 830.990: Penalties.
- OAR 250-010-0121: Mufflers
- OAR 250-022-0050: Equipment Requirements
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors830.html