Oregon Code § 278.022·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Coverage of vessels.
In addition to any other coverage under this chapter, if a vessel which is the
personal property of an agency or if property on any other vessel is damaged or
destroyed as a direct result of collision with another vessel, striking any
object, whether submerged or not, sinking, grounding, stranding, or other
perils of the sea, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall pay
the cost of restoring the vessel or property out of the Insurance Fund in an
amount not to exceed the appraised value established pursuant to this chapter.
If an agencys vessel becomes disabled at sea for any reason, the department
shall reimburse the agency from the Insurance Fund for the cost of towing the
vessel to the nearest port where repairs can be accomplished. [1961 c.448 §11;
1965 c.140 §2; 1969 c.670 §6; 1975 c.609 §22; 1982 s.s.1 c.28 §2; 1985 c.731 §9;
1991 c.566 §2]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 278.022
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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