OAR 738-040-0018
Waters Closed to Seaplane Operation

Except in an emergency, seaplanes shall not land, takeoff or operate on the following waters:

(1)

Any body of water designated as a state or federal Wilderness or Primitive area or Wildlife refuge.

(2)

Those waters listed in ORS 830.180 (Use of motors prohibited on certain lakes) and in State Marine Board rules, OAR chapter 250, division 20, where motors are prohibited or that allow electric motors only. These restrictions are summarized and published in the “Oregon Boating Regulations” booklet available from the State Marine Board.

(3)

Other bodies of water as designated by special regulations and adopted in OAR chapter 738, division 40.

(4)

Those waters under federal jurisdiction that are closed to seaplane operations by federal regulations.

(5)

Privately owned bodies of water without the permission of the owner.

Source: Rule 738-040-0018 — Waters Closed to Seaplane Operation, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=738-040-0018.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 738-040-0018’s source at or​.us