Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 830.430 (2026)

Definitions for ORS 830.430 to 830.465 and 830.997

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      830.430 Definitions for ORS 830.430 to 830.465 and 830.997. As used in ORS 830.430 to 830.465 and 830.997:

      (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]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1993–1993 · leading case: Swashbuckler, Inc. v. Dep't of Revenue, 12 Or. Tax 476 (Or. T.C. 1993).
Swashbuckler, Inc. v. Dep't of Revenue, 12 Or. Tax 476 (Or. T.C. 1993). “An ocean charter vessel is defined by ORS 830.430(2) as “a vessel used in the business of carrying passengers for hire for angling, sightseeing or other recreational purposes in the ocean.”
— Or. Rev. Stat. § 830.430(2) — 1 case
Swashbuckler, Inc. v. Dep't of Revenue, 12 Or. Tax 476 (Or. T.C. 1993). “An ocean charter vessel is defined by ORS 830.430(2) as “a vessel used in the business of carrying passengers for hire for angling, sightseeing or other recreational purposes in the ocean.”
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