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2025 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation
Chapter 830 - Small Watercraft
Section 830.325 - Operating boat while under influence of intoxicants.
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OR Rev Stat § 830.325 (2025)
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(1) A person under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, cannabis, psilocybin, an inhalant or a controlled substance may not operate, propel or be in actual physical control of any boat on any waters of this state.
(2) An owner of a boat or person in charge or in control of a boat may not authorize or knowingly permit the boat to be propelled or operated on any waters of this state by any person who is under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, cannabis, psilocybin, an inhalant or a controlled substance. [Formerly 488.160; 1991 c.931 §4; 2017 c.21 §91; 2019 c.431 §13; 2021 c.253 §16]
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