OAR 250-010-0040
Oregon Boat Numbering System
(1)
The numbering system adopted for use in the State of Oregon shall consist of the State Designator (OR)followed by the maximum of three digits and three letters. The letters “O,” ”I,” and “Q” and offensive combinations shall not be used.(2)
Significant numbers are as follows:(a)
State-owned Boats: OR-1-XX through OR-999-XX;(b)
County-owned Boats: OR-1-XC through OR-999-XC;(c)
County-owned Law Enforcement Boats: OR-1-XCX through OR-999-XCX;(d)
Eleemosynary organizations Boats: OR-1-XE to OR-999-XE;(e)
Municipality-owned Boats: OR-1-XM through OR-999-XM;(f)
Dealers numbers: OR-1-DR through OR-999-DR.(3)
These numbers shall be placed on each side of the forward half of the vessel in such a position as to provide clear legibility for identification The numbers shall read from left to right and shall be in block characters of good proportion not less than three inches in height. The numbers shall be of a color which will contrast with the color of the background ad so maintained as to be clearly visible and legible; i.e., dark letters on a light background, or light letter on a dark background.(4)
With each Certificate of Number issued by the Board there shall be issued a set of 3“ by 3” validation decals. The decals shall be placed on each side of the vessel, three inches aft (towards the stern) and directly in line with the registration numbers.(5)
Documented vessels issued a certificate of registration and validation decal under ORS 830.775 (Operation of certain boats without certificates of registration), shall display the decals on both sides of the aftermost part of the hull in the upper, square foot, below the deckline.
Source:
Rule 250-010-0040 — Oregon Boat Numbering System, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=250-010-0040
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