# ORS § 776.035: 776.035 Findings

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T58_C776_S776.035

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 776.035
- **Heading:** 776.035 Findings
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 58 / Chapter 776 / Section 776.035

## Text

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) In order to implement the policies described and inherent in ORS 196.420 (Policy) , 273.553 (South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve) , 465.205 (Legislative findings) , 466.010 (Purpose) and 468B.015 (Policy) and ORS chapter 274, it is necessary to establish precautionary measures.

(2) Only individuals who have experience and can demonstrate knowledge of currents, tides, soundings, bearings and distances of the shoals, rocks, bars, points of landings, lights and fog signals should direct a large vessel on certain waters of this state. [1991 c.234 §2; 1997 c.16 §2]

Source: Section 776.035 — Findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors776.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

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