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Do Oregon Boaters Need To Wear Life Jackets?

The following boaters are required to WEAR life jackets in Oregon:

•Children under 12 years of age on board boats that are underway or being towed.
•PWC passengers (Type I, II or III life jackets only – inflatables are not permitted for PWCs).
•Passengers being towed by a boat or PWC (inflatable life jackets are not permitted for towed sport participants).
•Passengers on sections of white water that are rated Class III or higher.