Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 783 § 783.620 — Discharge of ballast in navigable waters
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 783 ·
Oregon Code § 783.620·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Discharge of ballast in navigable waters.
Except as provided in ORS 783.635, a person may not
discharge the ballast of any vessel into the navigable portions or channels of
any of the bays, harbors or rivers of this state, or within the jurisdiction of
this state, so as to injuriously affect such portions or channels of such bays,
harbors or rivers, or to obstruct navigation thereof. [Formerly 783.600]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 783.620
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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