OAR 250-010-0660
Watercraft Inspection Stations

(1)

For the purpose of this rule, the following definitions apply:

(a)

“Check Station” is a location in Oregon that a watercraft inspection team has designated for conducting watercraft inspections for aquatic invasive species.

(b)

“Decontamination” is the removal of aquatic invasive species from a watercraft.

(c)

“Inspector” is an individual certified and authorized by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct boat inspections for aquatic invasive species.

(d)

“Inspection Certificate” is a form used by the inspector to conduct and record watercraft inspection information.

(e)

“Seal” is a plastic zip tie or cable with a unique number that is affixed to the trailer or other device to carry or convey the watercraft.

(f)

“Watercraft Inspection Team” is one or more inspectors authorized to inspect for aquatic invasive species on all types of watercraft being transported over roads.

(g)

“Watercraft” are recreational or commercial, motorized and non-motorized boats, including canoes, kayaks and rafts, as provided in ORS 830.005 (Definitions for chapter), and any equipment used to transport a boat and any auxiliary equipment, as provided in ORS 570.850.

(2)

The watercraft inspection team will select Oregon locations to conduct mandatory watercraft inspections as described in the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspection Handbook. Signs will be placed along roads, as prescribed by the Oregon Department of Transportation, directing motorists transporting a watercraft over roads to a designated inspection station.

(3)

The watercraft inspection team will inspect every watercraft that enters the check station for the presence of aquatic invasive species and may order decontamination of the watercraft. The inspection will include the hull, motor, propulsion system or component, anchor or other attached apparatus, trailer or other device used to transport the boat, and the bilge, live-well, motor-well and other interior locations that could harbor aquatic plants or animals.

(4)

The watercraft inspection team will complete, submit and file an inspection certificate with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for each watercraft inspection conducted.

(5)

The watercraft owner, operator or carrier must provide to the inspector, on request, his or her name and ZIP code. If an inspector determines that decontamination is required, the owner, operator or carrier must provide the additional information requested on the inspection certificate form including contact information.

(a)

The decontamination process will include the hull, motor, propulsion system or component, anchor or other attached apparatus, trailer or other device used to transport the watercraft, bilge, live-well, motor-well or other interior location that could harbor aquatic plants or animals.

(b)

Means of decontamination include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: hot water washing or flushing, high-pressure water jets, hand removal and chemical treatment as determined necessary by the watercraft inspection team.

(6)

The inspector will determine that the watercraft is a severe risk if the boat contains quagga or zebra mussels or other high risk aquatic invasive species, as defined in Oregon Department of Agriculture OAR chapter 603, division 052 “Quarantine; Noxious Weeds” or Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife OAR chapter 635, division 056 “Importation, possession, confinement, transportation and sale of nonnative wildlife”, or is of a design that prevents or inhibits effective on-site decontamination and the watercraft is from a known aquatic invasive species contaminated waterbody. In such cases, the inspector will place a seal on the watercraft indicating potential contamination. Only the inspector may attach this seal. Tampered, broken or removed seals are void and no longer valid for the purposes as to when they were attached.

(7)

When the inspector determines the watercraft is clean or fully decontaminated, the inspector will attach a seal between the watercraft and trailer or other carriage device indicating a completed inspection. Only the inspector may attach this seal. Tampered, broken or removed seals are void.

Source: Rule 250-010-0660 — Watercraft Inspection Stations, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=250-010-0660.

250‑010‑0010
Definitions 250‑010‑0025
Basic Rule for “Slow–No Wake” 250‑010‑0030
Application for Certificate of Number and Title 250‑010‑0040
Oregon Boat Numbering System 250‑010‑0051
Definition of “Operate” and “Otherwise Use a Boat on Water” 250‑010‑0053
Safety Inspections 250‑010‑0055
Certificates of Boat Title 250‑010‑0058
Refunds 250‑010‑0059
Reinstatement Fee 250‑010‑0060
Report of Transfer, Abandonment or Wrecking of a Boat, Change of Address, Late Penalty Fees 250‑010‑0065
County Use Permit Programs 250‑010‑0075
Boating Safety/Education Assistance Program 250‑010‑0085
Capacity Plates 250‑010‑0095
Application for Marine Events 250‑010‑0097
Application for Special Use Device Permits 250‑010‑0110
Investigation of Accidents 250‑010‑0121
Mufflers 250‑010‑0122
Carburetors 250‑010‑0125
Ventilation 250‑010‑0150
Exemptions 250‑010‑0152
Use of Sirens Prohibited by Other Than Expressly Authorized Peace Officers 250‑010‑0154
Personal Flotation Devices 250‑010‑0155
Fire Extinguishers 250‑010‑0156
Sound Signaling Appliances 250‑010‑0160
Board Not to Approve Products of Manufacturers 250‑010‑0164
Visual Distress Signals 250‑010‑0201
Uniform Waterway Marking System 250‑010‑0206
Waterway Marker Permits Required and Exemptions 250‑010‑0215
Application for Waterway Marker Permit 250‑010‑0225
Waterway Marker Placement Conditions 250‑010‑0230
Transfer of Ownership of Waterway Markers 250‑010‑0235
Discontinuance and Removal of Waterway Markers 250‑010‑0240
Characteristics of Waterway Markers 250‑010‑0245
Buoy Standards 250‑010‑0255
Sign Standards 250‑010‑0260
Standards for Letter or Numeral Elements of Markers 250‑010‑0265
Standards for Mooring Buoys 250‑010‑0270
Standards for Swim Area Markers 250‑010‑0275
The “Divers” Flag 250‑010‑0300
Floating Home/Boathouse Registration and Titling 250‑010‑0310
Certificate of Registration and Title for a Floating Home or Boathouse 250‑010‑0320
Oregon Floating Home/Boathouse Registration Numbering System 250‑010‑0325
Report of Transfer, Abandonment, or Wrecking of Floating Home/Boathouse or Change of Address 250‑010‑0410
Definitions 250‑010‑0420
Officer Report 250‑010‑0430
Chemical Analyses 250‑010‑0440
Qualifications and Training of Breath Test Equipment Operators 250‑010‑0470
Breath Testing Equipment Approval 250‑010‑0500
Offender Education Program Administration 250‑010‑0510
Definitions 250‑010‑0520
Content 250‑010‑0530
Implementation 250‑010‑0540
Fees 250‑010‑0550
Qualified Courses 250‑010‑0560
Completion Certificate 250‑010‑0650
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit 250‑010‑0660
Watercraft Inspection Stations 250‑010‑0700
Flotation Encapsulation Rules 250‑010‑0705
Materials and Methods of Encapsulation 250‑010‑0710
Existing Structures 250‑010‑0715
Buoys and Other Floating Devices 250‑010‑0750
Marine Sanitation Device Requirements 250‑010‑0760
Waterway Access Permit 250‑010‑0800
Livery Registration
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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