(1) A youth age 12 to 15 may independently operate a personal watercraft when competing in a Marine Board-sanctioned competition per OAR 250-010-0095 when the following requirements are met.
- (a) The youth holds a NASBLA-approved boating education card.
- (b) The youth carries a license, certificate or membership issued through a race-sanctioning organization.
(2) If participating in training, in addition to the requirements of 250-021-0036(1), the following must occur:
- (a) An on-site sponsor, age 18 or older and who holds a NASBLA-approved boating education card, must be present and be able to provide on-water assistance, as needed.
- (b) The youth or the sponsor must carry a valid letter of approval issued by the Marine Board.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 830.110, ORS 830.375 & ORS 830.082 - ORS 830.096
History
OSMB 3-2020, adopt filed 01/30/2020, effective 02/03/2020