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WA Rev Code § 88.02.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.360 - Contaminated vessels.

RCW 88.02.360 Contaminated vessels.(1) A local health officer may notify the department that a vessel has been:(a) Declared unfit and prohibited from use as authorized in chapter 64.44 RCW if the vessel has become contaminated as defined in RCW 64.44.010;(b) Satisfactorily decontaminated and the vessel has been retested according to the written work plan approved by the local health officer.(2) The department shall brand vessel records and certificates of title when it receives the notification from a local health officer as provided in subsection (1) of this section.(3) A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if he or she advertises for sale or sells a vessel that has been declared unfit and prohibited from use by a local health officer if:(a) The person has knowledge that the local health officer has issued an order declaring the vessel unfit and prohibiting its use; or(b) A notification has been placed on the certificate of title under subsection (2) of this section that the vessel has been declared unfit and prohibited from use.(4) A person may advertise or sell a vessel if a release for reuse document has been issued by a local health officer under chapter 64.44 RCW or a notification has been placed on the certificate of title under subsection (2) of this section that the vessel has been decontaminated and released for reuse.[ 2010 c 161 § 1016.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 88.02.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.370 - Five business-day notice—Vessel disposition or filing of report of sale.

RCW 88.02.370 Five business-day notice—Vessel disposition or filing of report of sale.(1) A vessel owner shall notify the department in writing within five business days after a vessel is or has been:(a) Sold;(b) Given as a gift to another person;(c) Traded, either privately or to a vessel dealer;(d) Donated to charity;(e) Turned over to an insurance company or wrecking yard; or(f) Disposed of.(2) A report of sale is properly filed if it is received by the department within five business days after the date of sale or transfer and it includes:(a) The date of sale or transfer;(b) The owner's name and address;(c) The name and address of the person acquiring the vessel;(d) The vessel hull identification number and vessel registration number; and(e) A date stamp by the department showing it was received on or before the fifth business day after the date of sale or transfer.(3) The department shall:(a) Provide or approve reports of sale forms;(b) Provide a system enabling a vessel owner to submit reports of sale electronically;(c) Immediately update the department's vessel record when a report of sale has been filed;(d) Provide instructions on release of interest forms that allow the seller of a vessel to release their interest in a vessel at the same time a financial institution, as defined in RCW 30A.22.040, releases its lien on the vessel; and(e) Send a report to the department of revenue that lists vessels for which a report of sale has been received but no transfer of ownership has taken place. The department shall send the report once each quarter.[ 2015 c 148 § 1; 2010 c 161 § 1014.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 c 148: "This act takes effect January 1, 2017." [ 2015 c 148 § 2.]Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 88.02.375 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.375 - Ten-day notice—Owner name or address change or destruction, loss, etc. of vessel or registration certificate.

RCW 88.02.375 Ten-day notice—Owner name or address change or destruction, loss, etc. of vessel or registration certificate.A vessel owner shall notify the department within ten days of any of the following:(1) A change of name or address of the owner, as provided in RCW 46.08.195;(2) Destruction, loss, abandonment, theft, or recovery of the vessel; or(3) Loss or destruction of a valid registration certificate issued for the vessel.[ 2017 c 147 § 11; 2010 c 161 § 1013.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 88.02.380 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.380 - Penalties—Disposition of moneys collected—Enforcement authority.

RCW 88.02.380 Penalties—Disposition of moneys collected—Enforcement authority.(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, and, in part, in order to prevent the future potential dereliction or abandonment of a vessel, a violation of this chapter and the rules adopted by the department is a class 2 civil infraction.(2) A civil infraction issued under this chapter must be processed under chapter 7.80 RCW.(3) After the subtraction of court costs and administrative collection fees, moneys collected under this section must be credited to the ticketing jurisdiction and used only for the support of the enforcement agency, department, division, or program that issued the violation.(4) All law enforcement officers may enforce this chapter and the rules adopted by the department within their respective jurisdictions. A city, town, or county may contract with a fire protection district for enforcement of this chapter, and fire protection districts may engage in enforcement activities.(5) In order to prevent the future potential dereliction or abandonment of a vessel, derelict vessel removal program staff of the department of natural resources have authority to issue tickets by mail for the purpose of enforcing vessel registration requirements.[ 2020 c 324 § 5; 2013 c 291 § 29; 2010 c 161 § 1006; 2006 c 29 § 3; 1993 c 244 § 4; 1987 c 149 § 13; 1984 c 183 § 2; 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 50; 1983 c 7 § 22. Formerly RCW 88.02.110.]NOTES:Findings—2020 c 324: See note following RCW 79.100.160.Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.Effective date—1987 c 149: See note following RCW 88.02.710.Construction—Severability—Effective dates—1983 2nd ex.s. c 3: See notes following RCW 82.04.255.
WA Rev Code § 88.02.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.390 - Carbon monoxide warning sticker—Display required.

RCW 88.02.390 Carbon monoxide warning sticker—Display required.(1) The department shall:(a) Develop and approve a carbon monoxide warning sticker;(b) Approve a carbon monoxide warning sticker that has been approved by the United States coast guard for similar uses in other states;(c) Provide the carbon monoxide warning sticker when an application for a certificate of title is made and the ownership of the vessel is transferred between natural persons; and(d) Notify the new vessel owner described in (c) of this subsection that the carbon monoxide sticker must be affixed to the vessel as described in subsection (2) of this section.(2) A new or used motor-driven vessel, as defined in RCW 79A.60.010, other than a personal watercraft, as defined in RCW 79A.60.010, sold within this state must display a carbon monoxide warning sticker as provided in subsection (1) of this section.(3) A vessel dealer shall ensure that a carbon monoxide warning sticker has been affixed to any vessel sold by the dealer before completing the sale.(4) A carbon monoxide warning sticker already developed by a vessel manufacturer satisfies the requirements of this section if it has been approved by the department.[ 2010 c 161 § 1024; 2006 c 140 § 2. Formerly RCW 88.02.250.]NOTES:Reviser's note: RCW 88.02.250 was directed to be recodified under the subchapter heading "registration certificates" in chapter 88.02 RCW pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1233, but recodification under the subchapter heading "general provisions" in chapter 88.02 RCW appears to be more appropriate.Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Effective date—2006 c 140 §§ 2 and 3: "Sections 2 and 3 of this act take effect January 1, 2007." [ 2006 c 140 § 6.]Short title—2006 c 140: See note following RCW 79A.60.660.
WA Rev Code § 88.02.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.400 - Evasive registration and excise tax evasion—Penalty.

RCW 88.02.400 Evasive registration and excise tax evasion—Penalty.(1) It is a gross misdemeanor punishable as provided under chapter 9A.20 RCW for any person owning a vessel subject to taxation under chapter 82.49 RCW to:(a) Register a vessel in another state to avoid Washington state vessel excise tax required under chapter 82.49 RCW; or(b) Obtain a vessel dealer's license for the purpose of evading excise tax on vessels under chapter 82.49 RCW.(2) For a second or subsequent offense, the person convicted is also subject to a fine equal to four times the amount of avoided taxes and fees, which may not be suspended, except as provided in RCW 10.05.180.(3) Excise taxes owed and fines assessed must be deposited in the manner provided under RCW 46.16A.030(6).[ 2019 c 459 § 5; 2019 c 423 § 205; 2010 c 161 § 1007; 2003 c 53 § 414; 2000 c 229 § 6; 1999 c 277 § 10; 1996 c 184 § 4; 1993 c 238 § 4; 1987 c 149 § 7. Formerly RCW 88.02.118.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2019 c 423 § 205 and by 2019 c 459 § 5, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Finding—Intent—2019 c 459: See note following RCW 10.05.180.Finding—Intent—Effective date—2019 c 423: See notes following RCW 82.08.0273.Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Effective date—2000 c 229: See note following RCW 46.16A.030.Effective date—1996 c 184: See note following RCW 46.16A.030.Effective date—1987 c 149: See note following RCW 88.02.710.
WA Rev Code § 88.02.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.410 - Department and state immune from suit for administration of chapter.

RCW 88.02.410 Department and state immune from suit for administration of chapter.A suit or action may not be commenced or prosecuted against the department or the state of Washington by reason of any act done or omitted to be done in the administration of the duties and responsibilities imposed upon the department under this chapter.[ 2010 c 161 § 1008; 1985 c 258 § 11. Formerly RCW 88.02.200.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Effective date—1985 c 258: See note following RCW 88.02.520.
WA Rev Code § 88.02.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.430 - Disclosure of vessel owner records.

RCW 88.02.430 Disclosure of vessel owner records.The disclosure of vessel owner records by the department of licensing is governed under RCW 46.12.630, 46.12.635, and 46.12.640.[ 2016 c 80 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 88.02.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.500 - Certificate of title system—Intent.

RCW 88.02.500 Certificate of title system—Intent.It is the intention of the legislature:(1) To establish a system of certificates of title for vessels similar to that in existence for motor vehicles under chapter 46.12 RCW;(2) That certificates of title become sufficient evidence of ownership of the vessel it describes so that persons may rely upon that certificate; and(3) That security interest in vessels be perfected solely by notation of a secured party upon the certificate of title.[ 2010 c 161 § 1009; 1985 c 258 § 1. Formerly RCW 88.02.120.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Effective date—1985 c 258: See note following RCW 88.02.520.
WA Rev Code § 88.02.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.510 - Application—When, by whom.

RCW 88.02.510 Application—When, by whom.(1) An application for a certificate of title must be made at the same time when a vessel is registered for the first time as required under this chapter.(2) A person who purchases or otherwise obtains majority ownership of any vessel subject to this chapter shall, within fifteen days of purchase or obtainment, apply for a new certificate of title that shows the vessel's change of ownership.(3) This section does not apply to a vessel that has a valid marine document as a vessel of the United States.[ 2010 c 161 § 1011.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 88.02.515 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.515 - Application—Form and contents.

RCW 88.02.515 Application—Form and contents.(1) The application for a certificate of title of a vessel must be made by the owner or the owner's representative to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director on a form furnished or approved by the department and must contain:(a) A description of the vessel, including make, model, hull identification number, and type of body;(b) The name and address of the person who is to be the registered owner of the vessel and, if the vessel is subject to a security interest, the name and address of the secured party; and(c) Other information the department may require.(2) The application for a certificate of title must be signed by the person applying to be the registered owner and be sworn to by that person under penalty of the perjury laws of this state that:(a) The applicant is the owner or an authorized agent of the owner of the vessel; and(b) The vessel is free of any claim of lien, mortgage, conditional sale, or other security interest of any person except the person or persons on the application as secured parties.(3) The application for a certificate of title must be accompanied by:(a) A draft, money order, certified bank check, or cash for all fees and taxes due for the application for the certificate of title; and(b) The most recent certificate of title or other satisfactory evidence of ownership.[ 2010 c 161 § 1012; 1985 c 258 § 6. Formerly RCW 88.02.180.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Effective date—1985 c 258: See note following RCW 88.02.520.
WA Rev Code § 88.02.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.520 - Security interests.

RCW 88.02.520 Security interests.(1) Security interests in vessels subject to the requirements of this chapter must be perfected only by indication upon the vessel's certificate of title. The provisions of chapters 46.12 and * 46.16 RCW relating to vehicle registration certificates, certificates of title, certificate issuance, ownership transfer, and perfection of security interests, and other provisions that may be applied to vessels subject to this chapter, may be so applied by rule of the department if they are not inconsistent with this chapter.(2) Security interests may be released or acted upon as provided by the law under which they arose or were perfected. A new security interest or renewal or extension of an existing security interest is not affected except as provided under the terms of this chapter and **RCW 46.12.095.[ 2010 c 161 § 1010; 1996 c 315 § 5; 1991 c 339 § 31; 1985 c 258 § 4; 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 46. Formerly RCW 88.02.070.]NOTES:Reviser's note: *(1) Although directed to be recodified within chapter 46.16 RCW pursuant to chapter 161, Laws of 2010, a majority of chapter 46.16 RCW was recodified under chapter 46.16A RCW pursuant to RCW 1.08.015 (2)(k) and (3).**(2) RCW 46.12.095 was repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011. For later enactment, see RCW 46.12.675 (1) through (3).Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Effective dates—1996 c 315 §§ 1, 4, 5: See note following RCW 46.01.140.Effective date—1985 c 258: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect June 30, 1985." [ 1985 c 258 § 13.]Construction—Severability—Effective dates—1983 2nd ex.s. c 3: See notes following RCW 82.04.255.
WA Rev Code § 88.02.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.530 - Duplicate certificates of title.

RCW 88.02.530 Duplicate certificates of title.(1) A legal owner or the legal owner's authorized representative shall promptly apply for a duplicate certificate of title if a certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, or becomes illegible. The application for a duplicate certificate of title must:(a) Include information required by the department;(b) Be accompanied by an affidavit of loss or destruction;(c) Be accompanied by the fee required in *RCW 88.02.640(1)(k).(2) The duplicate certificate of title must contain the word "duplicate." It must be mailed to the first priority secured party named in it or, if none, to the registered owner.(3) A person recovering a certificate of title for which a duplicate has been issued shall promptly return the certificate of title that has been recovered to the department.[ 2011 c 171 § 127; 2010 c 161 § 1015; 1997 c 241 § 12; 1986 c 71 § 1. Formerly RCW 88.02.075.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The reference to RCW 88.02.640(1)(k) appears to be erroneous. RCW 88.02.640(1)(d) is the appropriate reference.Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 88.02.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.540 - Quick title—Application requirements—Subagents.

RCW 88.02.540 Quick title—Application requirements—Subagents.(1) The application for a quick title of a vessel must be made by the owner or the owner's representative to the department, participating county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director on a form furnished or approved by the department and must contain:(a) A description of the vessel, including make, model, hull identification number, series, and body;(b) The name and address of the person who is to be the registered owner of the vessel and, if the vessel is subject to a security interest, the name and address of the secured party; and(c) Other information as may be required by the department.(2) The application for a quick title must be signed by the person applying to be the registered owner and be sworn to by that person in the manner described under chapter 5.50 RCW. The department must keep a copy of the application.(3) The application for a quick title must be accompanied by:(a) All fees and taxes due for an application for a certificate of title, including a quick title service fee under RCW 88.02.640(1); and(b) The most recent certificate of title or other satisfactory evidence of ownership.(4) All applications for quick title must meet the requirements established by the department.(5) For the purposes of this section, "quick title" means a certificate of title printed at the time of application.(6) A subagent may process a quick title under this section only after (a) the department has instituted a process in which blank certificates of title can be inventoried; (b) the county auditor of the county in which the subagent is located has processed quick titles for a minimum of six months; and (c) the county auditor approves a request from a subagent in its county to process quick titles.[ 2019 c 232 § 27; 2011 c 326 § 4.]NOTES:Application—Effective date—2011 c 326: See notes following RCW 46.12.555.
WA Rev Code § 88.02.550 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.|88.02.550 - Registration and display of registration number and decal required—Exemptions.

RCW 88.02.550 Registration and display of registration number and decal required—Exemptions.(1) Except as provided in this chapter, a person may not own or operate any vessel, including a rented vessel, on the waters of this state unless the vessel has been registered and displays a registration number and a valid decal in accordance with this chapter. A vessel that has or is required to have a valid marine document as a vessel of the United States is only required to display a valid decal. (2) A vessel numbered in this state under the federal boat safety act of 1971 (85 Stat. 213, 46 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.) is not required to be registered under this chapter until the certificate of number issued for the vessel under the federal boat safety act expires. When registering under this chapter, this type of vessel is subject to the amount of excise tax due under chapter 82.49 RCW that would have been due under chapter 82.49 RCW if the vessel had been registered at the time otherwise required under this chapter.[ 2013 c 291 § 31; 2010 c 161 § 1017; 2006 c 29 § 1; 1985 c 267 § 1; 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 47; 1983 c 7 § 15. Formerly RCW 88.02.020.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Construction—Severability—Effective dates—1983 2nd ex.s. c 3: See notes following RCW 82.04.255.