Oregon Statutes 830.430 – Definitions for ORS 830.430 to 830.465 and 830.997
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As used in ORS § 830.430 to 830.465 and 830.997:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 830.430
- Board: means the State Marine Board. See Oregon Statutes 830.005
- Boat: means every description of watercraft, including a seaplane on the water and not in flight, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water, but does not include boathouses, floating homes, air mattresses, beach and water toys or single inner tubes. See Oregon Statutes 830.005
- Passenger: means every person on board a boat who is not the master, operator, crew member or other person engaged in any capacity in the business of the boat. See Oregon Statutes 830.005
- United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(1) ‘Charter boat‘ means:
(a) A boat used to carry seven or more passengers for hire for angling, sightseeing or other recreational purposes; or
(b) A boat that is licensed under ORS § 830.447.
(2) ‘Charter boat’ does not include a ‘passenger vessel’ or ‘small passenger vessel,’ as defined by the State Marine Board by rule, that:
(a) Has been inspected and documented by the United States Coast Guard;
(b) Carries more than 12 passengers for hire; and
(c) Operates east of the demarcation lines described in the International Collision Regulations at Sea of 1972 on waters identified by the board by rule. [1989 c.885 § 2; 2013 c.146 § 1; 2021 c.123 § 3]