What is Oregons Mandatory Boater Education Law?
Oregon’s Mandatory Boater Education law was passed by the 1999 Oregon Legislature with implementation beginning in 2001. The Marine Board began the age phase-in to power-boat operators in January 2003 for boaters 30 and younger. The following information answers commonly asked questions about the program. This law requires boaters to take a course on basic boating skills and/or pass a test to demonstrate basic boating knowledge. Upon passing a test, the boater needs to apply for a boater education card which s/he must carry when operating a power boat more than 10 hp.
