1. (1) Outfitter and Guide registration certificate:

   1. (a) Upon meeting the registration requirements as outlined in ORS 704.020, the Marine Board will issue proof of compliance in the form of a registration certificate to the applicant. This registration certificate will contain the applicant's:

      1. (A) Name and address;
      2. (B) Registration number;
      3. (C) Business name (if any) and
      4. (D) Expiration date.

   2. (b) A decal will be issued for each boat used in the Outfitter and Guide business with the following information:

      1. (A) For motorized boats used by Charter Guides on federally navigable waters, an oval decal shall show the area of operation allowed by United States Coast Guard operator's license, and the passenger carrying capacity.
      2. (B) For all non-motorized and motorized boats where the operator does not have a US Coast Guard license, a square decal shall be issued
      3. (C) Boats not under the direct operation of an Outfitter and Guide or employee of an Outfitter and Guide are exempt from the decal requirement. Boats operated exclusively by the client of an Outfitter and Guide are exempt from the decal requirement.

2. (2) Crew member registration certificate: Upon meeting the registration requirements as outlined in ORS 704 Section 5 of 2025 HB2558, the Marine Board will issue proof of compliance in the form of a registration certificate to the applicant. This registration certificate will contain the applicant's:

   1. (a) Name and address;
   2. (b) Registration number; and
   3. (c) Expiration date.

3. (3) Duplicate Fees:

   1. (a) An Outfitter and Guide or crew member may apply to the Marine Board for a duplicate registration certificate when an original has been lost, stolen or mutilated;
   2. (b) A duplication fee of $20.00 shall be paid for each replacement requested.
4. (4) The Outfitter and Guide and crew member registration certificate shall be carried at all times while providing outfitting or guiding services and shall be presented to any peace officer upon demand.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 704.500, ORS 704.020 & ORS 704.060

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 704.021 & ORS 704.060

History

OSMB 3-2025, amend filed 10/30/2025, effective 11/01/2025
OSMB 15-2018, amend filed 12/03/2018, effective 01/01/2019
OSMB 2-2018, amend filed 02/13/2018, effective 03/01/2018
OSMB 17-2016, f. 11-2-16, cert. ef. 1-1-17
OSMB 15-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-11