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WA Rev Code § 36.50.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.50 - Farm and Home Extension Work.|36.50.010 - Cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics authorized.

RCW 36.50.010 Cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics authorized.The board of county commissioners of any county and the governing body of any municipality are authorized to establish and conduct extension work in agriculture and home economics in cooperation with Washington State University, upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by any such board or governing body and the director of the extension service of Washington State University; and may employ such means and appropriate and expend such sums of money as may be necessary to effectively establish and carry on such work in agriculture and home economics in their respective counties and municipalities.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.50.010. Prior: 1949 c 181 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 4589-1.]
WA Rev Code § 36.53.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.010 - Grant of license—Term.

RCW 36.53.010 Grant of license—Term.The board of county commissioners may grant a license to keep a ferry across any lake or stream within its county, upon being satisfied that a ferry is necessary at the point applied for, which license shall continue in force for a term to be fixed by the commissioners not exceeding five years.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.53.010. Prior: Code 1881 § 3002; 1879 p 61 § 38; 1869 p 280 § 40; 1863 p 521 § 1; 1854 p 354 § 1; RRS § 5462.]
WA Rev Code § 36.53.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.020 - Licensing tax.

RCW 36.53.020 Licensing tax.The county legislative authority may charge such sum as may be fixed under the authority of RCW 36.32.120(3) for such license, and the person to whom the license is granted shall pay to the appropriate county official the tax for one year in advance.[ 1985 c 91 § 2; 1963 c 4 § 36.53.020. Prior: Code 1881 § 3003; 1879 p 61 § 39; 1869 p 280 § 41; 1863 p 522 § 2; 1854 p 354 § 2; RRS § 5463.]
WA Rev Code § 36.53.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.030 - To whom license granted—Notice of intention if nonowner.

RCW 36.53.030 To whom license granted—Notice of intention if nonowner.No license shall be granted to any person other than the owner of the land embracing or adjoining the lake or stream where the ferry is proposed to be kept, unless the owner neglects to apply therefor. Whenever application for a license is made by any person other than the owner, the board of county commissioners shall not grant it, unless proof is made that the applicant caused notice, in writing, of his or her intention to make such application to be given to such owner, if residing in the county, at least ten days before the session of the board of county commissioners at which application is made.[ 2009 c 549 § 4086; 1963 c 4 § 36.53.030. Prior: Code 1881 § 3004; 1879 p 61 § 40; 1869 p 280 § 42; 1863 p 522 § 3; 1854 p 354 § 3; RRS § 5464.]
WA Rev Code § 36.53.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.040 - Notice of application to be posted.

RCW 36.53.040 Notice of application to be posted.Every person intending to apply for a license to keep a ferry at any place shall give notice of his or her intention by posting up at least three notices in public places in the neighborhood where the ferry is proposed to be kept, twenty days prior to any regular session of the board of county commissioners at which the application is to be made.[ 2009 c 549 § 4087; 1963 c 4 § 36.53.040. Prior: Code 1881 § 3005; 1879 p 61 § 41; 1869 p 281 § 43; 1863 p 522 § 4; 1854 p 354 § 4; RRS § 5465.]
WA Rev Code § 36.53.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.050 - Bond of licensee.

RCW 36.53.050 Bond of licensee.Every person applying for a license to keep a ferry shall, before the same is issued, enter into a bond with one or more sureties, to be approved by the county auditor, in a sum not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars, conditioned that such person will keep the ferry according to law and that if default at any time is made in the condition of the bond, damages, not exceeding the penalty, may be recovered by any person aggrieved, before any court having jurisdiction.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.53.050. Prior: Code 1881 § 3006; 1879 p 62 § 42; 1869 p 281 § 44; 1863 p 522 § 5; 1854 p 354 § 5; RRS § 5466.]
WA Rev Code § 36.53.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.060 - Duties of licensee.

RCW 36.53.060 Duties of licensee.Every person obtaining a license to keep a ferry shall provide and keep in good and complete repair the necessary boat or boats for the safe conveyance of all persons and property, and furnish such boats at all times with suitable oars, setting poles, and other implements necessary for the service thereof, and shall keep a sufficient number of discreet and skillful men or women ferry workers to attend and manage the same; and he or she shall also at all times keep the place of embarking and landing in good order and repair, by cutting away the bank of the stream so that persons and property may be embarked and landed without danger or unnecessary delay.[ 2009 c 549 § 4088; 1963 c 4 § 36.53.060. Prior: Code 1881 § 3007; 1879 p 62 § 43; 1869 p 281 § 45; 1863 p 522 § 6; 1854 p 354 § 6; RRS § 5467.]
WA Rev Code § 36.53.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.070 - Duties of licensee—Duties as to ferriage—Liability for nonperformance.

RCW 36.53.070 Duties of licensee—Duties as to ferriage—Liability for nonperformance.Every person obtaining a ferry license shall give constant and diligent attention to such ferry from daylight in the morning until dark in the evening of each day, and shall, moreover, at any hour in the night, if required, except in cases of imminent danger, give passage to all persons requiring the same on the payment of double rate of ferriage allowed to be taken in the daytime.If the licensee at any time neglects or refuses to give passage to any person or property, the licensee shall forfeit and pay to the party aggrieved for every such offense the sum of five dollars, to be recovered before any district judge having jurisdiction; the licensee shall, moreover, be liable in an action at law for any special damage which such person may have sustained in consequence of such neglect or refusal.No forfeiture or damages shall be recovered for a failure or refusal to convey any person or property across the stream when it is manifestly hazardous to do so, by reason of any storm, flood, or ice; nor shall any keeper of a ferry be compelled to give passage to any person or property until the fare or toll chargeable by law has been fully paid or tendered.[ 1987 c 202 § 207; 1963 c 4 § 36.53.070. Prior: Code 1881 § 3008; 1879 p 62 § 44; 1869 p 281 § 46; 1863 p 523 § 7; 1854 p 355 § 7; RRS § 5468.]NOTES:Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
WA Rev Code § 36.53.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.080 - Rates of ferriage.

RCW 36.53.080 Rates of ferriage.Whenever the board of county commissioners grants a license to keep a ferry across any lake or stream, it shall establish the rates of ferriage which may be lawfully demanded for the transportation of persons and property across the same, having due regard for the breadth and situation of the stream, and the dangers and difficulties incident thereto, and the publicity of the place at which the same is established, and every keeper of a ferry who at any time demands and receives more than the amount so designated for ferrying shall forfeit and pay to the party aggrieved, for every such offense, the sum of five dollars, over and above the amount which has been illegally received, to be recovered before any district judge having jurisdiction.[ 1987 c 202 § 208; 1963 c 4 § 36.53.080. Prior: Code 1881 § 3009; 1879 p 63 § 45; 1869 p 282 § 47; 1863 p 523 § 8; 1854 p 355 § 8; RRS § 5469.]NOTES:Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
WA Rev Code § 36.53.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.090 - Commissioners may fix and alter rates.

RCW 36.53.090 Commissioners may fix and alter rates.The boards of county commissioners may fix, alter, and establish from time to time, the rates of ferriage to be levied and collected at all ferries established by law, within or bordering upon the county lines of any of the counties in this state.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.53.090. Prior: Code 1881 § 3010; 1879 p 63 § 46; 1869 p 282 § 48; RRS § 5470.]
WA Rev Code § 36.53.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.100 - Rates to be posted.

RCW 36.53.100 Rates to be posted.Every person licensed to keep a ferry shall post up, in some conspicuous place near his or her ferry landing a list of the rates of ferriage which are chargeable by law at such ferry, which list of rates shall at all times be plain and legible and posted up so near the place where persons pass across the ferry that it may be easily read. If the keeper neglects or refuses to post and keep up such list, it shall not be lawful to charge or take any ferriage or compensation at the ferry, during the time of such delinquency.[ 2009 c 549 § 4089; 1963 c 4 § 36.53.100. Prior: Code 1881 § 3011; 1879 p 63 § 47; 1869 p 283 § 49; 1863 p 523 § 9; 1854 p 355 § 9; RRS § 5471.]
WA Rev Code § 36.53.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.110 - Order of ferriage—Liability for nonperformance.

RCW 36.53.110 Order of ferriage—Liability for nonperformance.All persons shall be received into the ferry boats and conveyed across the stream over which a ferry is established according to their arrival thereat, and if the keeper of a ferry acts contrary to this regulation, the keeper shall forfeit and pay to the party aggrieved the sum of ten dollars for every such offense, to be recovered before any district judge having jurisdiction: PROVIDED, That public officers on urgent business, post riders, couriers, physicians, surgeons, and midwives shall in all cases be first carried over, when all cannot go at the same time.[ 1987 c 202 § 209; 1963 c 4 § 36.53.110. Prior: Code 1881 § 3012; 1879 p 63 § 48; 1869 p 283 § 50; 1863 p 524 § 10; 1854 p 356 § 10; RRS § 5472.]NOTES:Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
WA Rev Code § 36.53.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.120 - Grant exclusive.

RCW 36.53.120 Grant exclusive.Every person licensed to keep a ferry under the provisions of RCW 36.53.010 through 36.53.140 shall have the exclusive privilege of transporting all persons and property over and across the stream where the ferry is established, and shall be entitled to all the fare arising by law therefrom: PROVIDED, That any person may cross such stream at the ferry location in his or her own boat, or take in and carry over his or her neighbor, when done without fee or charge, and not with intent to injure the person licensed to keep a ferry.[ 2009 c 549 § 4090; 1963 c 4 § 36.53.120. Prior: Code 1881 § 3013; 1879 p 63 § 49; 1869 p 283 § 51; 1863 p 524 § 11; 1854 p 356 § 11; RRS § 5473.]
WA Rev Code § 36.53.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.130 - Revocation of license.

RCW 36.53.130 Revocation of license.If any person licensed to keep a ferry fails to pay the taxes assessed thereon when due, or to provide and keep in good and complete repair the necessary boat or boats, with the oars, setting poles, and other necessary implements for the service thereof, or to employ a sufficient number of skilled and discreet ferry workers within three months from the time license is granted, or if the ferry is not at any time kept in good condition and repair, or if it is abandoned, disused, or unfrequented for the space of six months at any one time, the board of county commissioners, on complaint being made in writing, may summon the person licensed to keep such ferry, to show cause why his or her license should not be revoked. The board may revoke or not according to the testimony adduced and the laws of this state, the decision subject to review by the superior court: PROVIDED, That if disuse resulted because the stream is fordable at certain seasons of the year, or because travel by that route is subject to periodical fluctuations, it shall not work a forfeiture within the meaning of this section.[ 2009 c 549 § 4091; 1963 c 4 § 36.53.130. Prior: Code 1881 § 3014; 1879 p 64 § 50; 1869 p 283 § 52; 1863 p 524 § 12; 1854 p 356 § 12; RRS § 5474.]
WA Rev Code § 36.53.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.140 - Penalty for maintaining unlicensed ferry.

RCW 36.53.140 Penalty for maintaining unlicensed ferry.Any person who maintains any ferry and receives ferriage without first obtaining a license therefor shall pay a fine of ten dollars for each offense, to be collected for the use of the county, by suit before any district judge having jurisdiction, and any person may bring such suit: PROVIDED, That it shall not be unlawful for any person to transport any other person or property over any stream for hire, when there is no ferry, or the ferry established at such place was not in actual operation at the time, or in sufficient repair to have afforded to such person or property a safe and speedy passage.[ 1987 c 202 § 210; 1963 c 4 § 36.53.140. Prior: Code 1881 § 3015; 1879 p 64 § 51; 1869 p 284 § 53; 1863 p 525 § 13; 1854 p 356 § 13; RRS § 5475.]NOTES:Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
WA Rev Code § 36.53.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.53 - Ferries—Privately Owned.|36.53.150 - Interstate ferry—County may contribute to—Grant of permit to operator.

RCW 36.53.150 Interstate ferry—County may contribute to—Grant of permit to operator.Whenever the board of county commissioners of any county determines that the construction or maintenance of a ferry in a state adjoining such county or connecting such county with the adjoining state is of necessity or convenience to the citizens of the county, the board may enter into a contract for the construction or maintenance of such ferry, or make such contribution as may be deemed advisable toward the construction or maintenance thereof, and may lease, or grant exclusive permits to use, any wharf or landing owned or leased by the board to any person, firm or corporation furnishing, or agreeing to furnish, ferry service between such county and the adjoining state.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.53.150. Prior: 1921 c 165 § 1; 1915 c 26 § 1; RRS § 5478.]
WA Rev Code § 36.54.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.54 - Ferries—County Owned.|36.54.010 - County may acquire, construct, maintain, and operate ferry.

RCW 36.54.010 County may acquire, construct, maintain, and operate ferry.Any county may construct, condemn, or purchase, operate and maintain ferries or wharves at any unfordable stream, lake, estuary or bay within or bordering on said county, or between portions of the county, or between such county and other counties, together with all the necessary boats, grounds, roads, approaches, and landings appertaining thereto under the direction and control of the board of county commissioners free or for toll and as the board shall by resolution determine.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.54.010. Prior: 1919 c 115 § 1; 1899 c 29 § 1; 1895 c 130 § 2; RRS § 5477.]
WA Rev Code § 36.54.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.54 - Ferries—County Owned.|36.54.015 - Ferries—Fourteen year long range improvement plan—Contents.

RCW 36.54.015 Ferries—Fourteen year long range improvement plan—Contents.The legislative authority of every county operating ferries shall prepare, with the advice and assistance of the county engineer, a fourteen year long range capital improvement plan embracing all major elements of the ferry system. Such plan shall include a listing of each major element of the system showing its estimated current value, its estimated replacement cost, and its amortization period.[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 21 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 36.54.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.54 - Ferries—County Owned.|36.54.020 - Joint ferries—Generally.

RCW 36.54.020 Joint ferries—Generally.The board of county commissioners of any county may, severally or jointly with any other county, city or town, or the state of Washington, or any other state or any county, city or town of any other state, construct or acquire by purchase, gift, or condemnation, and operate any ferry necessary for continuation or connection of any county road across any navigable water. The procedure with respect to the exercise of the power herein granted shall be the same as provided for the joint erection or acquisition of bridges, trestles, or other structures. Any such ferries may be operated as free ferries or as toll ferries under the provisions of law of this state relating thereto.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.54.020. Prior: 1937 c 187 § 31; RRS § 6450-31.]
WA Rev Code § 36.54.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.54 - Ferries—County Owned.|36.54.030 - Joint ferries over water boundary between two counties.

RCW 36.54.030 Joint ferries over water boundary between two counties.Whenever a river, lake, or other body of water is on the boundary line between two counties, the boards of county commissioners of the counties adjoining such stream or body of water may construct, purchase, equip, maintain, and operate a ferry across such river, lake, or other body of water, when such ferry connects the county roads or other public highways of their respective counties. All costs and expenses of constructing, purchasing, maintaining, and operating such ferry shall be paid by the two counties, each paying such proportion thereof as shall be agreed upon by the boards of county commissioners.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.54.030. Prior: 1917 c 158 § 1; RRS § 5479.]
WA Rev Code § 36.54.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.54 - Ferries—County Owned.|36.54.040 - Joint ferries over water boundary between two counties—Joint board of commissioners to administer—Records kept.

RCW 36.54.040 Joint ferries over water boundary between two counties—Joint board of commissioners to administer—Records kept.The boards of county commissioners of the two counties, participating in a joint ferry, shall meet in joint session at the county seat of one of the counties interested, and shall elect one of their members as chair of the joint board of commissioners, who shall act as such chair during the remainder of his or her term of office, and, at the expiration of his or her term of office, the two boards of county commissioners shall meet and elect a new chair, who shall act as such chair during his or her term of office as county commissioner, and they shall continue to elect a chair in like manner thereafter. The county auditors of the counties shall be clerks of such joint commission, and the county auditor of the county where each meeting is held shall act as clerk of the commission at all meetings held in his or her county. Each county auditor, as soon as the joint commission is organized, shall procure a record book and enter therein a complete record of the proceedings of the commission, and immediately after each adjournment the county auditor of the county in which the meeting is held shall forward a complete copy of the minutes of the proceedings of the commission to the auditor of the other county to be entered by him or her in his or her record. Each county shall keep a complete record of the proceedings of the commission.[ 2009 c 549 § 4092; 1963 c 4 § 36.54.040. Prior: 1917 c 158 § 2; RRS § 5480.]
WA Rev Code § 36.54.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.54 - Ferries—County Owned.|36.54.050 - Joint ferries over water boundary between two counties—Commission authority—Expenses shared.

RCW 36.54.050 Joint ferries over water boundary between two counties—Commission authority—Expenses shared.The joint commission is authorized to transact all business necessary in carrying out the purposes of RCW 36.54.030 through 36.54.070 and its acts shall be binding upon the two counties, and one-half of all bills and obligations created by the commission shall be binding and a legal charge against the road fund of each county and the claims therefor shall be allowed and paid out of the county road fund the same as other claims against said fund are allowed and paid, unless otherwise provided in an agreement between the two counties.[ 2006 c 332 § 10; 1963 c 4 § 36.54.050. Prior: 1917 c 158 § 3; RRS § 5481.]
WA Rev Code § 36.54.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.54 - Ferries—County Owned.|36.54.060 - Joint ferries over water boundary between two counties—Audit and allowance of claims.

RCW 36.54.060 Joint ferries over water boundary between two counties—Audit and allowance of claims.All claims and accounts for the construction, operation and maintenance of a joint county ferry shall be presented to and audited by the joint commission: PROVIDED, That items of expense connected with the operation of such ferry which do not exceed the sum of thirty dollars may be presented to the chair of the joint commission and allowed by him or her and when allowed shall be a joint charge against the road fund of each of the counties operating such ferry.[ 2009 c 549 § 4093; 1963 c 4 § 36.54.060. Prior: 1917 c 158 § 4; RRS § 5482.]
WA Rev Code § 36.54.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.54 - Ferries—County Owned.|36.54.070 - Joint ferries over water boundary between two counties—County commissioner duties enumerated—Omission as ground for impeachment.

RCW 36.54.070 Joint ferries over water boundary between two counties—County commissioner duties enumerated—Omission as ground for impeachment.The members of the board of county commissioners of each county shall be members of the joint commission and their refusal to act shall be ground for impeachment. They shall provide for the maintenance and operation of the ferry until it is discontinued by a majority vote of the joint commission.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.54.070. Prior: 1917 c 158 § 5; RRS § 5483.]
WA Rev Code § 36.54.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.54 - Ferries—County Owned.|36.54.120 - County ferry districts—District may construct, purchase, operate, and maintain passenger-only ferries and wharves.

RCW 36.54.120 County ferry districts—District may construct, purchase, operate, and maintain passenger-only ferries and wharves.A ferry district may construct, purchase, operate, and maintain passenger-only ferries or wharves at any unfordable stream, lake, estuary, or bay within or bordering the ferry district, or between portions of the ferry district, or between the ferry district and other ferry districts, together with all the necessary boats, grounds, roads, approaches, and landings appertaining thereto under the direction and control of the governing body of the ferry district, free or for toll as the governing body determines by resolution.[ 2003 c 83 § 302.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Captions, part headings not law—Severability—Effective date—2003 c 83: See notes following RCW 36.57A.200.