Just a reminder, starting January 1st, 2010 all operators of non-motorized boats over 10' long are required to have the new Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit. Pick one up when you get your 2010 fishing license.
http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/programs/09LawsFAQs.shtmlWhat does this mean for those with manually powered boats? * Non-motorized boat operators (rafts, drift boats, kayaks, canoes, etc.) 10 feet and longer will need to carry and purchase a $7 annual permit ($5 + $2 agent fee), which the boater can use with any manually powered boat.
* Permits are required for both residents and nonresidents and are transferable to other non-motorized craft, but every vessel on the water must have a permit.
* Non-motorized liveries (rental businesses) will receive a
quantity discount. Clubs and organizations can have permits issued in
their name. Permits must be purchased directly from the Oregon State
Marine Board
Where do I get a permit? * Permits can be purchased online at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Web site:
www.dfw.state.or.us/online_license_sales/index.asp beginning December 1, 2009.
* ODFW license agents and ODFW offices that sell licenses,
www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/licenses.
Why do motorized boats pay $5 every two years and non-motorized $7 ($5 permit + $2 agent fee) each year? * Boat registration decals are non-transferrable -they adhere to the bow of the boat. Non-motorized permits are transferrable.
* Because this is a new program involving a different segment of boater, a new delivery system will need to be created which carries additional overhead costs.
* The surcharge on a motorboat will be automatic, with little overhead. Motorboaters are already paying a certain amount of their registration fees to maintain the registration data infrastructure.
* Because ODFW has nearly 500 point of sale agents and an online license sales system, their permit delivery system better serves boaters statewide.
