ORS 830.908 Definitions for ORS 830.908 to 830.948

As used in ORS 830.908 to 830.948:

“Abandoned vessel” means a vessel that is on public or private land, the waters of this state or any other water without authorization.

“Authorized agency” means a law enforcement agency, a federal agency, the State Marine Board or any other public body, as defined in ORS 174.109.

“Business day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday as described in ORS 187.010.

“Derelict vessel” means a vessel that is on the waters of this state or is in such close proximity to the waters of this state that the vessel is likely to enter the water and that is:

Sunk or in imminent danger of sinking;

Obstructing a waterway;

Endangering life or property;

In such dilapidated condition that it is in danger of becoming an environmental hazard, which may be evidenced by instances of leaking fuel, sewage or other pollutants; or

Likely to meet one of the conditions listed in this subsection if the vessel enters the water.

“Marine debris” has the meaning given that term in ORS 274.376.

“Owner” means a person who is listed as the owner of a vessel in the records of the State Marine Board or another state agency.

“Vessel” means a boat, a boathouse as defined in ORS 830.700, a floating home as defined in ORS 830.700, or any other floating structure that is normally secured to a pier or pilings.

“Vessel” does not include:

A dock as defined in ORS 307.120;

A boat that is no longer capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water due its dilapidated condition; or

Any structure or component of a structure that, in its current state, does not meet the definition of boathouse or floating home in ORS 830.700.