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Adding another layer of absurdity, there is a satirical story about Governor Tina Cotex proposing a $500 fine for unauthorized splashing on Oregon rivers. This fictional account humorously depicts officials enforcing costly "splash permits" and patrolling float spots with waterproof citation printers and GoPro cameras.
While entirely satirical, the story mirrors serious discussions currently happening in Oregon regarding regulation of water activities. The line between satire and reality has blurred, as many of the proposed ideas are disturbingly close to actual legislation or future possibilities.