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Oregon Life Jacket Rules (2026)

Conditional: Oregon requires all children 12 and younger to wear a life jacket at all times while on an open deck or cockpit when a boat is underway or being towed.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Oregon requires all children 12 and younger to wear a life jacket at all times while on an open deck or cockpit when a boat is underway or being towed.

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