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Section 830.955 – Prohibition of installation of submersible polystyrene device.

(1) No person shall install a submersible polystyrene device on a dock, buoy or float unless the device is encapsulated by a protective covering or is designed to prevent the polystyrene from disintegrating into the waters of this state. (2) A person may repair and maintain a dock or float existing on September 29, 1991, […]

Section 830.895 – Renumbering; inspection requirement.

(1) A police agency having custody of a boat or component for which an identification number is not established or a person to whom a boat or component has been returned pursuant to ORS 830.885 shall apply to the State Marine Board for an identification number. (2) Except as provided in subsection (1) of this […]

Section 830.908 – Definitions for ORS 830.908 to 830.948.

As used in ORS 830.908 to 830.948: (1) “Abandoned vessel” means a vessel that has been left without authorization on public or private land, the waters of this state, or any other water. (2) “Business day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday as described in ORS 187.010. (3) […]

Section 830.911 – Authority to seize abandoned vessel or derelict vessel.

(1) An enforcement agency may seize a vessel as an abandoned vessel if: (a) The enforcement agency has probable cause to believe the vessel is an abandoned vessel; and (b) An owner does not move the vessel to a place where the vessel can be lawfully kept within the time specified in the notice given […]

Section 830.918 – Preseizure notice.

(1) Except as provided in ORS 830.923, at least 10 business days before seizing an abandoned vessel or a derelict vessel an enforcement agency shall provide notice by: (a) Attaching a notice to the vessel; (b) If the vessel has or had a certificate under ORS 830.770 or 830.775, mailing notice to the persons last […]

Section 830.923 – Seizure without notice.

(1) Nothing in ORS 830.908 to 830.948 affects the ability of an enforcement agency to immediately seize without notice a vessel that presents a hazard to navigation or an imminent threat to public health or safety. (2) If an enforcement agency seizes without notice a vessel that presents a hazard to navigation or an imminent […]

Section 830.926

[2003 c.693 §2; 2013 c.680 §13; renumbered 830.948 in 2013]

Section 830.928 – Manner and time of seizure.

(1) An enforcement agency may seize an abandoned vessel or a derelict vessel under ORS 830.908 to 830.948 by: (a) Taking physical control of the vessel by towing or other means; (b) Posting a notice on the vessel that indicates that the vessel has been seized, and giving the name, address and telephone number of […]

Section 830.931 – Post-seizure notice.

(1) Not more than seven days after an enforcement agency seizes a vessel under ORS 830.908 to 830.948, the enforcement agency shall post notice in the form required by this section on any website maintained by the enforcement agency and mail a copy of the notice to the persons described in ORS 830.918 (1). (2) […]