EUGENE, Ore. – The existing waterway access permit fee will soon expand to include all non-motorized boats under ten feet.
The law goes into effect on January 1, 2026, and this change comes through the passage of Oregon House Bill 2982 but does not impact tubing.
“The interpretation for law enforcement purposes, does not include single inner tubes or inner tubes tied together,” Oregon State Marine Board public information officer Ashley Massey said…