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SALEM, OR — In a bold new effort to “restore order and tranquility” to Oregon’s waterways, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled legislation this week that would impose a $500 fine for any “unauthorized splashing” on rivers across the state.
“Too many Oregonians think they can just hop on an inner tube and recklessly thrash water around like it’s the Wild West,” Kotek said during a press conference. “This isn’t a playground. Our rivers are delicate ecosystems that deserve respect—and minimal turbulence.”
Under the proposed law, all splashing activities—including but not limited to cannonballs, water fights, and accidental paddle flings—would require a state-issued “Splash Permit”. The permit, priced at
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