Or. Admin. Code § 738-040-0016

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 738-040-0016 - General Provisions

(1) Division 40 rules are applicable to all seaplanes on state waters and waters of this state except when inconsistent with an applicable laws or regulations of an agency of the United States.

(2) Given due regard for the suitability of any area for take off and landing in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 91.103, Seaplanes may land, take off or operate on waters of this state open to motorboats, unless specifically prohibited by Division 40 rules or unless inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations of an agency of the United States. These rules establish no priority or precedence for seaplane operations. All seaplane operators must exercise due caution and consideration for the other users of the water.

(3) A seaplane, operating on the water and not in flight, is subject to, and must comply with all boating restrictions and regulations established for the particular body of water on which it is operating.

(4) No political subdivision of this state may enact or enforce any law or other regulation pertaining to the operation of seaplanes on waters of this state (See OAR 738-040-0040 for the application for special regulations.)

Or. Admin. Code § 738-040-0016

AERO 1-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-97

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.619, ORS 835.035 & ORS 835.080

Stats. Implemented: ORS 835.035, ORS 835.080 & ORS 835.085