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WA Rev Code § 79A.60.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.150 - Failure of vessel to contain safety equipment—Owner/operator may be cited for applicable infraction or crime.

RCW 79A.60.150 Failure of vessel to contain safety equipment—Owner/operator may be cited for applicable infraction or crime.If a vessel does not contain the safety equipment required under this chapter and the rules of the commission, and the operator is not the owner of the vessel but is operating the vessel with the express or implied permission of the owner, then either the owner or the operator, or both, may be cited for the applicable infraction or charged with the applicable crime.[ 2013 c 278 § 6; 1993 c 244 § 13. Formerly RCW 88.12.105.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.160 - Personal flotation devices required—Penalty.

RCW 79A.60.160 Personal flotation devices required—Penalty.(1) No person may operate or permit the operation of a vessel on the waters of the state without a personal flotation device on board for each person on the vessel. Each personal flotation device shall be in serviceable condition, of an appropriate size, and readily accessible.(2) Except as provided in RCW 79A.60.020, a violation of subsection (1) of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW if the vessel is not carrying passengers for hire.(3) A violation of subsection (1) of this section is a misdemeanor punishable under RCW 9.92.030, if the vessel is carrying passengers for hire.(4) No person shall operate a vessel under nineteen feet in length on the waters of this state with a child twelve years old and under, unless the child is wearing a personal flotation device that meets or exceeds the United States coast guard approval standards of the appropriate size, while the vessel is underway. For the purposes of this section, a personal flotation device is not considered readily accessible for children twelve years old and under unless the device is worn by the child while the vessel is underway. The personal flotation device must be worn at all times by a child twelve years old and under whenever the vessel is underway and the child is on an open deck or open cockpit of the vessel. The following circumstances are excepted:(a) While a child is below deck or in the cabin of a boat with an enclosed cabin;(b) While a child is on a United States coast guard inspected passenger-carrying vessel operating on the navigable waters of the United States; or(c) While on board a vessel at a time and place where no person would reasonably expect a danger of drowning to occur.(5) Except as provided in RCW 79A.60.020, a violation of subsection (4) of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW. Enforcement of subsection (4) of this section by law enforcement officers may be accomplished as a primary action, and need not be accompanied by the suspected violation of some other offense.[ 2000 c 11 § 98; 1999 c 310 § 1; 1993 c 244 § 14; 1933 c 72 § 5; RRS § 9851-5. Formerly RCW 88.12.115 and 88.12.050.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.180 - Loading or powering vessel beyond safe operating ability—Penalties.

RCW 79A.60.180 Loading or powering vessel beyond safe operating ability—Penalties.(1) A person shall not load or permit to be loaded a vessel with passengers or cargo beyond its safe carrying ability or carry passengers or cargo in an unsafe manner taking into consideration weather and other existing operating conditions.(2) A person shall not operate or permit to be operated a vessel equipped with a motor or other propulsion machinery of a power beyond the vessel's ability to operate safely, taking into consideration the vessel's type, use, and construction, the weather conditions, and other existing operating conditions.(3) A violation of subsection (1) or (2) of this section is an infraction punishable as provided under chapter 7.84 RCW except as provided under RCW 79A.60.020 or where the overloading or overpowering is reasonably advisable to effect a rescue or for some similar emergency purpose.(4) If it appears reasonably certain to any law enforcement officer that a person is operating a vessel clearly loaded or powered beyond its safe operating ability and in the judgment of that officer the operation creates an especially hazardous condition, the officer may direct the operator to take immediate and reasonable steps necessary for the safety of the individuals on board the vessel, including directing the operator to return to shore or a mooring and to remain there until the situation creating the hazard is corrected or ended. Failure to follow the direction of an officer under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable as provided under RCW 9.92.030.[ 2000 c 11 § 100; 1993 c 244 § 16. Formerly RCW 88.12.135.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.190 - Operation of personal watercraft—Prohibited activities—Penalties.

RCW 79A.60.190 Operation of personal watercraft—Prohibited activities—Penalties.(1) A person shall not operate a personal watercraft unless each person aboard the personal watercraft is wearing a personal flotation device approved by the commission. Except as provided for in RCW 79A.60.020, a violation of this subsection is a civil infraction punishable under RCW 7.84.100.(2) A person operating a personal watercraft equipped by the manufacturer with a lanyard-type engine cutoff switch shall attach the lanyard to his or her person, clothing, or personal flotation device as appropriate for the specific vessel. It is unlawful for any person to remove or disable a cutoff switch that was installed by the manufacturer.(3) A person shall not operate a personal watercraft during darkness.(4) A person under the age of fourteen shall not operate a personal watercraft on the waters of this state.(5) A person shall not operate a personal watercraft in a reckless manner, including recklessly weaving through congested vessel traffic, recklessly jumping the wake of another vessel unreasonably or unnecessarily close to the vessel or when visibility around the vessel is obstructed, or recklessly swerving at the last possible moment to avoid collision.(6) A person shall not lease, hire, or rent a personal watercraft to a person under the age of sixteen.(7) Subsections (1) through (6) of this section shall not apply to a performer engaged in a professional exhibition or a person participating in a regatta, race, marine parade, tournament, or exhibition authorized or otherwise permitted by the appropriate agency having jurisdiction and authority to authorize such events.(8) Violations of subsections (2) through (6) of this section constitute a misdemeanor under RCW 9.92.030.[ 2000 c 11 § 101; 1993 c 244 § 17. Formerly RCW 88.12.145.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.200 - Duty of operator involved in collision, accident, or other casualty—Immunity from liability of persons rendering assistance—Penalties.

RCW 79A.60.200 Duty of operator involved in collision, accident, or other casualty—Immunity from liability of persons rendering assistance—Penalties.(1) The operator of a vessel involved in a collision, accident, or other casualty, to the extent the operator can do so without serious danger to the operator's own vessel or persons aboard, shall render all practical and necessary assistance to persons affected by the collision, accident, or casualty to save them from danger caused by the incident. Under no circumstances may the rendering of assistance or other compliance with this section be evidence of the liability of such operator for the collision, accident, or casualty. The operator shall also give all pertinent accident information, as specified by rule by the commission, to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction: PROVIDED, That this requirement shall not apply to operators of vessels when they are participating in an organized competitive event authorized or otherwise permitted by the appropriate agency having jurisdiction and authority to authorize such events. These duties are in addition to any duties otherwise imposed by law. Except as provided for in RCW 79A.60.020 and subsection (3) of this section, a violation of this subsection is a civil infraction punishable under RCW 7.84.100.(2) Any person who complies with subsection (1) of this section or who gratuitously and in good faith renders assistance at the scene of a vessel collision, accident, or other casualty, without objection of the person assisted, shall not be held liable for any civil damages as a result of the rendering of assistance or for any act or omission in providing or arranging salvage, towage, medical treatment, or other assistance, where the assisting person acts as any reasonably prudent person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances.(3) An operator of a vessel is guilty of a class C felony and is punishable pursuant to RCW 9A.20.021 if the operator: (a) Is involved in a collision that results in injury to a person; (b) knew or reasonably should have known that a person was injured in the collision; and (c) leaves the scene of the collision without rendering all practical and necessary assistance to the injured person as required pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, under circumstances in which the operator could have rendered assistance without serious danger to the operator's own vessel or persons aboard. This subsection (3) does not apply to vessels involved in commerce, including but not limited to tugs, barges, cargo vessels, commercial passenger vessels, fishing vessels, and processing vessels.[ 2000 c 11 § 102; 1996 c 36 § 1; 1993 c 244 § 18; 1984 c 183 § 1; 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 48. Formerly RCW 88.12.155, 88.12.130, and 88.02.080.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.210 - Casualty and accident reports—Confidentiality—Use as evidence.

RCW 79A.60.210 Casualty and accident reports—Confidentiality—Use as evidence.(1) All reports made to the commission pursuant to RCW 79A.60.200 and 79A.05.310 shall be without prejudice to the person who makes the report and shall be for the confidential usage of governmental agencies, except as follows:(a) Statistical information which shall be made public;(b) The names and addresses of the operator and owner and the registration number or name of the vessel as documented which was involved in an accident or casualty and the names and addresses of any witnesses which, if reported, shall be disclosed upon written request to any person involved in a reportable accident, or, for a reportable casualty, to any member of a decedent's family or the personal representatives of the family.(2) A report made to the commission pursuant to RCW 79A.60.200 and 79A.05.310 or copy thereof shall not be used in any trial, civil or criminal, arising out of an accident or casualty, except that solely to prove a compliance or failure to comply with the report requirements of RCW 79A.60.200 and 79A.05.310, a certified statement which indicates that a report has or has not been made to the commission shall be provided upon demand to any court or upon written request to any person who has or claims to have made a report.[ 1999 c 249 § 1502; 1984 c 183 § 3. Formerly RCW 88.12.165, 88.12.140, and 43.51.402.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.220 - Boating accident reports by local government agencies—Investigation—Report of coroner.

RCW 79A.60.220 Boating accident reports by local government agencies—Investigation—Report of coroner.Law enforcement authorities, fire departments, or search and rescue units of any city or county government shall provide to the commission a report, prepared by the local government agency regarding any boating accident occurring within their jurisdiction resulting in a death or injury requiring hospitalization. Such report shall be provided to the commission within ten days of the occurrence of the accident. The results of any investigation of the accident conducted by the city or county governmental agency shall be included in the report provided to the commission. At the earliest opportunity, but in no case more than forty-eight hours after becoming aware of an accident, the agency shall notify the commission of the accident. The commission shall have authority to investigate any boating accident. The results of any investigation conducted by the commission shall be made available to the local government for further processing. This provision does not eliminate the requirement for a boating accident report by the operator required under RCW 79A.60.200.The report of a county coroner, or any public official assuming the functions of a coroner, concerning the death of any person resulting from a boating accident, shall be submitted to the commission within one week of completion. Information in such report may be, together with information in other such reports, incorporated into the state boating accident report provided for in RCW 79A.05.310(4), and shall be for the confidential usage of governmental agencies as provided in RCW 79A.60.210.[ 1999 c 249 § 1503; 1987 c 427 § 1. Formerly RCW 88.12.175, 88.12.150, and 43.51.403.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.Boating accidents and boating safety services—Study—Report—1987 c 427: "The parks and recreation commission shall conduct a study of boating accidents and boating safety services in Washington including a review of how the local option tax for funding of boating safety enforcement is used. Further the parks and recreation commission shall develop recommendations to address identified problems and report these recommendations to the legislature by January 2, 1988." [ 1987 c 427 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.230 - Vessels adrift—Owner to be notified.

RCW 79A.60.230 Vessels adrift—Owner to be notified.Any person taking up any vessel found adrift, and out of the custody of the owner, in waters of this state, shall forthwith notify the owner thereof, if to him or her known, or if upon reasonable inquiry he or she can ascertain the name and residence of the owner, and request such owner to pay all reasonable charges, and take such vessel away.[ 1993 c 244 § 19; Code 1881 § 3242; 1854 p 386 § 1; RRS § 9891. Formerly RCW 88.12.185, 88.12.160, and 88.20.010.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.240 - Notice—Contents—Service.

RCW 79A.60.240 Notice—Contents—Service.Such notice as is required by RCW 79A.60.230 shall be given personally, or in writing; if in writing, it shall be served upon the owner, or may be sent by mail to the post office where such owner usually receives his or her letters. Such notice shall inform the party where the vessel was taken up, and where it may be found, and what amount the taker-up or finder demands for his or her charges.[ 1999 c 249 § 1504; 1993 c 244 § 20; Code 1881 § 3243; 1854 p 386 § 2; RRS § 9892. Formerly RCW 88.12.195, 88.12.170, and 88.20.020.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.250 - Posting of notice.

RCW 79A.60.250 Posting of notice.(1) In all cases where the notice required by RCW 79A.60.230 is not given personally, it shall be the duty of the taker-up to post up at the post office nearest the place where such vessel may be taken up, a written notice of the taking up of such vessel. The written notice shall contain a description of the vessel, with the name, if any is painted thereon, also the place where taken up, the place where the property may be found, and the charge for taking the same up.(2) If the taker-up is traveling upon waters of the state, such notice shall additionally be posted up at the first post office he or she shall pass after the taking up.(3) In all cases, the person who took up the vessel shall at the time when, and place where, he or she posts up such notice, also mail a copy of such notice, directed to the postmaster of each post office on waters of the state, and within fifty miles of the place where such vessel is taken up.[ 1999 c 249 § 1505; 1993 c 244 § 21; Code 1881 § 3244; 1854 p 386 § 3; RRS § 9893. Formerly RCW 88.12.205, 88.12.180, and 88.20.030.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.260 - Compensation—Liability on failure to give notice.

RCW 79A.60.260 Compensation—Liability on failure to give notice.Every person taking up any vessel so found adrift, and giving the notice herein required, shall be entitled to receive from the owner claiming the property, a reasonable compensation for his or her time, services, expenses, and risk in taking up said property, and take notice of the same, to be settled by agreement between the parties. In case the person has not, within ten days after the taking up, substantially complied with the provisions of this chapter in giving the notice, the person shall be entitled to no compensation, but he or she shall be liable to all damages the owner may have suffered, and be also liable to the owner for the value of the use of the vessel, from the time of taking it up until the same is delivered to the owner.[ 1993 c 244 § 22; Code 1881 § 3245; 1854 p 386 § 4; RRS § 9894. Formerly RCW 88.12.215, 88.12.190, and 88.20.040.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.270 - Disputed claims—Trial—Bond.

RCW 79A.60.270 Disputed claims—Trial—Bond.In case the parties cannot agree on the amount to be paid the taker-up, or the ownership, and the sum claimed is less than one thousand dollars, the owner may file a complaint, setting out the facts, and the judge, on hearing, shall decide the same with a jury, or not, and in the same manner as is provided in ordinary civil actions before a district judge. If the amount claimed by the taker-up is more than one thousand dollars, the owner shall file his or her complaint in the superior court of the county where the property is, and trial shall be had as in other civil actions; but if the taker-up claims more than one thousand dollars, and a less amount is awarded him or her, he or she shall be liable for all the costs in the superior court; and in all cases where the taker-up shall recover a less amount than has been tendered him or her by the owner or claimant, previous to filing his or her complaint, he or she shall pay the costs before the district judge or in the superior court: PROVIDED, That in all cases the owner, after filing his or her complaint before a district judge, shall be entitled to the possession of the vessel, upon giving bond, with security to the satisfaction of the judge, in double the amount claimed by the taker-up. When the complaint is filed in the superior court, the clerk thereof shall approve the security of the bond. The bond shall be conditioned to pay such costs as shall be awarded to the finder or taker-up of such vessel.[ 1993 c 244 § 23; 1987 c 202 § 248; Code 1881 § 3246; 1854 p 386 § 5; RRS § 9895. Formerly RCW 88.12.218, 88.12.200, and 88.20.050.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.280 - Liability for excessive or negligent use.

RCW 79A.60.280 Liability for excessive or negligent use.In case the taker-up shall use the vessel, more than is necessary to put it into a place of safety, he or she shall be liable to the owner for such use, and for all damage; and in case it shall suffer injury from his or her neglect to take suitable care of it, he or she shall be liable to the owner for all damage.[ 1993 c 244 § 24; Code 1881 § 3247, part; 1854 p 387 § 6; RRS § 9896, part. FORMER PART OF SECTION: Code 1881 § 3247, part. Now codified as RCW 88.20.070. Formerly RCW 88.12.222, 88.12.210, and 88.20.060.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.290 - Unclaimed vessel—Procedure.

RCW 79A.60.290 Unclaimed vessel—Procedure.In case such vessel is of less value than one hundred dollars, and is not claimed within three months, the taker-up may apply to a district judge of the district where the property is, who, upon being satisfied that due notice has been given, and that the owner cannot, with reasonable diligence be found, shall order the vessel to be sold, and after paying the taker-up such sum as he or she shall be entitled to, and the costs, the balance shall be paid the county treasurer as is provided in the case of the sale of estrays. In case the vessel exceeds one hundred dollars, and is not claimed within six months, application shall be made to the superior court of the county, and the same proceeding shall be thereupon had. All sales made under this section shall be conducted as sales of personal property on execution.[ 1993 c 244 § 25; 1987 c 202 § 249; Code 1881 § 3247, part; 1854 p 387 § 7; RRS § 9896, part. Formerly RCW 88.12.225, 88.12.220, 88.20.070, and 88.20.060, part.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.300 - Vessels secured pursuant to chapter 79A.65 RCW.

RCW 79A.60.300 Vessels secured pursuant to chapter 79A.65 RCW.The provisions of RCW 79A.60.230 through 79A.60.290 do not apply to vessels secured pursuant to chapter 79A.65 RCW.[ 2000 c 11 § 103; 1994 c 51 § 8. Formerly RCW 88.12.227.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.400 - Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Purpose.

RCW 79A.60.400 Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Purpose.The purpose of RCW 79A.60.440 through 79A.60.480 is to further the public interest, welfare, and safety by providing for the protection and promotion of safety in the operation of vessels carrying passengers for hire on the whitewater rivers of this state.[ 2000 c 11 § 104; 1993 c 244 § 26; 1986 c 217 § 1. Formerly RCW 88.12.230 and 91.14.005.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.