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835.005Definitions 835.009[1993 c.741 §92b; repealed by 2001 c.378 §1] 835.010[Formerly 491.005; repealed by 1993 c.741 §147] 835.015Development of aviation 835.017Provision of central business operating services by Department of Transportation; rules 835.020Contracts 835.025Use and administration of federal and other moneys 835.030Employment of personnel 835.035General board powers; rules; United States facilities exempt from board orders 835.040Limitations on rules and regulations 835.045[Formerly 491.120; 1995 c.79 §384; 1995 c.655 §10; 1999 c.935 §34; renumbered 835.205 in 1999] 835.050[Formerly 491.130; repealed by 1995 c.79 §385] 835.055[Formerly 491.140; 1993 c.741 §91; repealed by 1999 c.935 §39] 835.060State Aviation Account; appropriation; use 835.065Audit and payment of expenses 835.070Accounts 835.075[Formerly 491.190; 1997 c.263 §1; renumbered 401.555 in 1997] 835.080[1995 c.655 §7; renumbered 835.200 in 1999] 835.085[1995 c.655 §8; renumbered 835.210 in 1999] 835.100Oregon Department of Aviation; director 835.102State Aviation Board; members 835.104Board officers; quorum; meetings 835.106Director of Oregon Department of Aviation; appointment; duties and powers 835.108Director’s salary; expense reimbursement 835.110Oaths, depositions and subpoenas 835.112Rules 835.114Exception to rulemaking authority 835.200Rules for operation and safety 835.205Seaplane regulation 835.210Application by political subdivision for special regulation

Chapter 835 — Aviation Administration

ORS 835.200 Rules for operation and safety

(1)

The State Aviation Board, pursuant to ORS 835.035 and utilizing the definitions contained in ORS 830.005:

(a)

Shall adopt rules governing seaplane safety and operations on state waters, as defined in ORS 830.005, that shall be applicable to all seaplanes except when inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations of an agency of the United States.

(b)

May adopt rules governing seaplane safety and operations on waters of this state, as defined in ORS 830.005, that shall be applicable to all seaplanes except when inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations of an agency of the United States.

(2)

The State Aviation Board shall adopt the rules in subsection (1) of this section in consultation with the State Marine Board and the State Parks and Recreation Department.

(3)

The rules in subsection (1) of this section shall include identification of zones and bodies of water on which seaplanes may not land, take off or operate.

(4)

As used in this section and ORS 835.210, “seaplane” means an aircraft equipped to land on water.

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