Or. Admin. Code § 250-018-0070 - Program Phase In

(1) After January 1, 2001, the Marine Board may issue boater education cards to anyone age 12 and older who submits a complete application, provides proof of competency, and pays the fee required in this Division. Possession of a boater education card is not required until January 1, 2003.

(2) Beginning January 1, 2003, all individuals age 12, 13, 14 or 15 are required to possess a boater education card to operate a motorboat having 10 horsepower or less. They may operate a motorboat having 10 horsepower or less without an adult on board.

(3) Beginning January 1, 2003, all individuals 12, 13, 14 or 15 are required to possess a boater education card and be under the direct supervision of an individual age 16 or older who possesses a boater education card when operating a motorboat having greater than 10 horsepower.

(4) Beginning January 1, 2003, all individuals age 11 or younger may not operate a boat with a motor of any size. They may not operate a motorboat whether alone or under direct supervision of a boater education card holding adult.

(5) By January 1, 2003, all individuals age 16 up to and including age 30 are required to possess a boater education card to operate a motorboat having more than 10 horsepower. By January 1, 2004, all individuals age 16 up to and including age 40 are required to possess a boater education card to operate a motorboat having more than 10 horsepower.

(6) By January 1, 2005, all individuals age 16 up to and including age 45 are required to possess a boater education card to operate a motorboat having more than 10 horsepower. By January 1, 2006, all individuals age 16 up to and including age 50 are required to possess a boater education card to operate a motorboat having more than 10 horsepower.

(7) By January 1, 2007, all individuals age 16 up to and including age 60 are required to possess a boater education card to operate a motorboat having more than 10 horsepower. By January 1, 2008, all individuals age 16 up to and including age 70 are required to possess a boater education card to operate a motorboat having more than 10 horsepower.

(8) After January 1, 2009, all individuals age 16 and older must possess a boater education card to operate a motorboat having more than 10 horsepower.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 250-018-0070

OSMB 6-2000, f. & cert. ef. 10-30-00; OSMB 12-2019, repeal filed 11/26/2019, effective 1/1/2020

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.110

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.082 - 830.096