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WA Rev Code § 88.04.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.04 - Charter Boat Safety Act.|88.04.330 - Rule-making authority.

RCW 88.04.330 Rule-making authority.The department shall adopt by rule, under chapter 34.05 RCW:(1) Procedures, standards, and fees for the licensing of operators of any vessel used as a charter boat, as defined under RCW 88.04.015, operating on state waters for rent, lease, or hire;(2) Standards and fees for the inspection of vessels;(3) Minimum safety and health standards for passengers and crew on board charter boats consistent with the rules adopted by the United States coast guard in 46 C.F.R., subchapter T, small passenger vessels under one hundred gross tons; and(4) Any other rules needed for the efficient administration of the purposes of this chapter.[ 1999 c 111 § 8; 1989 c 295 § 8; 1979 c 74 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 88.04.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.04 - Charter Boat Safety Act.|88.04.900 - Short title.

RCW 88.04.900 Short title.This chapter may be known and cited as the charter boat safety act.[ 1989 c 295 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 88.08.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.08 - Specific Acts Prohibited.|88.08.020 - Tampering with lights or signals.

RCW 88.08.020 Tampering with lights or signals.Every person who, in such manner as might, if not discovered, endanger a vessel, railway engine, motor, train, or car, shall show, mask, extinguish, alter, or remove any light or signal, or exhibit any false light or signal, is guilty of a class B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for not more than ten years.[ 2003 c 53 § 415; 1992 c 7 § 62; 1909 c 249 § 402; RRS § 2654.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 88.08.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.08 - Specific Acts Prohibited.|88.08.030 - Bringing certain foreign convicts into state.

RCW 88.08.030 Bringing certain foreign convicts into state.Every person who, being the master or commander of any vessel or boat arriving from a foreign country, shall knowingly bring into this state a person who has been or is a foreign convict of any offense, which, if committed in this state would be punishable under the laws thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 1909 c 249 § 435; RRS § 2687.]NOTES:Reviser's note: Caption for 1909 c 249 § 435 reads as follows: "Sec. 435. Master of Vessel Bringing Foreign Convict."
WA Rev Code § 88.08.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.08 - Specific Acts Prohibited.|88.08.050 - Injury to lighthouses or United States light.

RCW 88.08.050 Injury to lighthouses or United States light.Every person who shall willfully break, injure, deface, or destroy any lighthouse station, post, platform, step, lamp, or other structure pertaining to such lighthouse station, or shall extinguish or tamper with any light erected by the United States upon or along the navigable waters of this state to aid in the navigation thereof, in case no punishment is provided therefor by the laws of the United States, shall be punished:(1) As a class B felony punishable by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for not more than ten years whenever such act may endanger the safety of any vessel navigating such waters, or jeopardize the safety of any person or property in or upon such vessel.(2) In all other cases by imprisonment in the county jail for up to three hundred sixty-four days, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by both.[ 2011 c 96 § 58; 2003 c 53 § 416; 1992 c 7 § 63; 1909 c 249 § 403; RRS § 2655.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2011 c 96: See note following RCW 9A.20.021.Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 88.08.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.08 - Specific Acts Prohibited.|88.08.060 - Unlicensed pilotage.

RCW 88.08.060 Unlicensed pilotage.Every person not duly licensed thereto, who shall pilot or offer to pilot any vessel into, within or out of the waters of Juan de Fuca Strait or Puget Sound, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor: PROVIDED, That nothing herein shall prohibit a master of a vessel acting as his or her own pilot, nor compel a master or owner of any vessel to take out a pilot license for that purpose.[ 2013 c 23 § 532; 1909 c 249 § 293; RRS § 2545. Prior: 1888 p 177 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 88.16.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.16 - Pilotage Act.|88.16.005 - Legislative declaration of policy and intent.

RCW 88.16.005 Legislative declaration of policy and intent.The legislature finds and declares that it is the policy of the state of Washington to prevent the loss of human lives, loss of property and vessels, and to protect the marine environment of the state of Washington through the sound application of compulsory pilotage provisions in certain of the state waters.The legislature further finds and declares that it is a policy of the state of Washington to have pilots experienced in the handling of vessels aboard vessels in certain of the state waters with prescribed qualifications and licenses issued by the state.It is the intent of the legislature to ensure against the loss of lives, loss or damage to property and vessels, and to protect the marine environment through the establishment of a board of pilotage commissioners representing the interests of the people of the state of Washington.It is the further intent of the legislature not to place in jeopardy Washington's position as an able competitor for waterborne commerce from other ports and nations of the world, but rather to continue to develop and encourage such commerce.[ 1977 ex.s. c 337 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 337: "If any provision of this 1977 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1977 ex.s. c 337 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 88.16.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.16 - Pilotage Act.|88.16.010 - Board of pilotage commissioners—Created—Chairperson—Members—Terms—Qualifications—Vacancies—Quorum.

RCW 88.16.010 Board of pilotage commissioners—Created—Chairperson—Members—Terms—Qualifications—Vacancies—Quorum.(1) The board of pilotage commissioners of the state of Washington is hereby created and shall consist of the assistant secretary of marine operations of the department of transportation of the state of Washington, or the assistant secretary's designee who shall be an employee of the marine division, who shall be chairperson, the director of the department of ecology, or the director's designee, and seven members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. Each of the appointed commissioners shall be appointed for a term of four years from the date of the member's commission. No person shall be eligible for appointment to the board unless that person is at the time of appointment eighteen years of age or over and a citizen of the United States and of the state of Washington. Two of the appointed commissioners shall be pilots licensed under this chapter and actively engaged in piloting upon the waters covered by this chapter for at least three years immediately preceding the time of appointment and while serving on the board. One pilot shall be from the Puget Sound pilotage district and the other pilot shall be from either the Grays Harbor pilotage district or the Puget Sound pilotage district. Two of the appointed commissioners shall be actively engaged in the ownership, operation, or management of deep sea cargo and/or passenger-carrying vessels for at least three years immediately preceding the time of appointment and while serving on the board. One of the shipping commissioners shall be a representative of American and one of foreign shipping. One of the commissioners shall be a representative from a recognized environmental organization concerned with marine waters. The remaining commissioners shall be persons interested in and concerned with pilotage, maritime safety, and marine affairs, with broad experience related to the maritime industry exclusive of experience as either a state licensed pilot or as a shipping representative.(2) Any vacancy in an appointed position on the board shall be filled by the governor for the remainder of the unfilled term, subject to confirmation by the senate.(3) Five members of the board shall constitute a quorum. At least one pilot, one shipping representative, and one public member must be present at every meeting. All commissioners and the chairperson shall have a vote.[ 2008 c 128 § 1; 2003 c 58 § 1; 2001 c 36 § 4; 1991 c 200 § 1001; 1987 c 485 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 207 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 337 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 151 § 73; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 58; 1935 c 18 § 1; RRS § 9871-1. Prior: 1888 p 175 § 1.]NOTES:Effective dates—1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901.Severability—1977 ex.s. c 337: See note following RCW 88.16.005.Federal requirements—1977 ex.s. c 151: See RCW 47.98.070.Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.
WA Rev Code § 88.16.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.16 - Pilotage Act.|88.16.020 - Board of pilotage commissioners—Office—Compensation and travel expenses of members—Employment of personnel.

RCW 88.16.020 Board of pilotage commissioners—Office—Compensation and travel expenses of members—Employment of personnel.The department of transportation of the state of Washington shall be the office of the board, and all records shall be kept in the office of the department. Each pilotage commissioner shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060, to be paid out of the pilotage account on vouchers approved by the chairperson of the board: PROVIDED, That the sums received under this section shall not be considered compensation earnable as defined pursuant to RCW 41.40.010(8).The board is authorized to employ personnel, pursuant to chapter 41.06 RCW, as necessary to conduct the business of the board.[ 1984 c 287 § 111; 1977 ex.s. c 337 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 151 § 74; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 178; 1967 c 15 § 1; 1941 c 184 § 1; 1935 c 18 § 2; RRS § 9871-2.]NOTES:Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.Severability—1977 ex.s. c 337: See note following RCW 88.16.005.Federal requirements—1977 ex.s. c 151: See RCW 47.98.070.Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
WA Rev Code § 88.16.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.16 - Pilotage Act.|88.16.040 - Oaths and subpoenas—Compelling attendance of witnesses—Contempt.

RCW 88.16.040 Oaths and subpoenas—Compelling attendance of witnesses—Contempt.Any member of the board shall have power to administer oaths in any matter before the board for consideration or inquiry and to issue subpoenas requiring witnesses to appear before the board. Such subpoenas shall be signed by a member of the board and issued in the name of the state of Washington and be served and returned, and mileage and witness fees shall be paid in like manner and effect as in a civil action. A witness wilfully disobeying such subpoena served upon the witness shall be proceeded against upon complaint of the board to the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of the county where the attendance of the witness was demanded as for a contempt of the authority of the superior court of said county.[ 1987 c 485 § 2; 1967 c 15 § 9; 1935 c 18 § 14; RRS § 9871-14.]
WA Rev Code § 88.16.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.16 - Pilotage Act.|88.16.050 - Pilotage districts and waters affected.

RCW 88.16.050 Pilotage districts and waters affected.This chapter shall apply to the pilotage districts of this state as defined in this section.(1) "Puget Sound pilotage district", whenever used in this chapter, shall be construed to mean and include all the waters of the state of Washington inside the international boundary line between the state of Washington, the United States and the province of British Columbia, Canada and east of one hundred twenty-three degrees twenty-four minutes west longitude.(2) "Grays Harbor pilotage district" shall include all inland waters, channels, waterways, and navigable tributaries within Grays Harbor and Willapa Harbor. The boundary line between Grays Harbor and Willapa Harbor and the high seas shall be defined by the board.[ 1987 c 485 § 3; 1979 ex.s. c 207 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 337 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 297 § 2; 1967 c 15 § 2; 1935 c 18 § 3; RRS § 9871-3.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 337: See note following RCW 88.16.005.
WA Rev Code § 88.16.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.16 - Pilotage Act.|88.16.055 - Utilities and transportation commission to establish pilotage tariffs for pilotage services—Extra compensation, consideration of pilot retirement expenses incurred in prior year—Submission of statutory changes—Report.

RCW 88.16.055 Utilities and transportation commission to establish pilotage tariffs for pilotage services—Extra compensation, consideration of pilot retirement expenses incurred in prior year—Submission of statutory changes—Report.(1) The utilities and transportation commission shall under RCW 81.116.010 through 81.116.060 periodically, but not more frequently than annually, establish the pilotage tariffs for pilotage services provided under this chapter: PROVIDED, That the utilities and transportation commission may establish extra compensation for extra services to vessels in distress, for awaiting vessels, for all vessels in direct transit to or from a Canadian port where Puget Sound pilotage is required for a portion of the voyage, or for being carried to sea on vessels against the will of the pilot, and for such other services as may be determined by the commission: PROVIDED FURTHER, That as an element of the Puget Sound pilotage district tariff, the utilities and transportation commission may consider pilot retirement expenses incurred in the prior year in the Puget Sound pilotage district. However, under no circumstances shall the state be obligated to fund or pay for any portion of retirement payments for pilots or retired pilots.(2) By December 1, 2018, the utilities and transportation commission shall submit to the transportation committees of the legislature any additional statutory changes necessary to implement chapter 107, Laws of 2018.(3) By July 1, 2020, the utilities and transportation commission shall provide a report to the governor and the transportation committees of the legislature regarding matters pertaining to establishing tariffs under this section that includes a comparison of the process and outcomes in relation to the recommendations made in the January 2018 joint transportation committee Washington state pilotage final report and recommendations.[ 2018 c 107 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 107: "Except for section 15 of this act, this act takes effect July 1, 2019." [ 2018 c 107 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 88.16.061 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.16 - Pilotage Act.|88.16.061 - Pilotage account.

RCW 88.16.061 Pilotage account.The pilotage account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of the board of pilotage commissioners as prescribed under this chapter and by the utilities and transportation commission for purposes related to pilotage tariff rate setting. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW.[ 2018 c 107 § 13; (2018 c 297 § 701 repealed by 2019 c 416 § 1103); 2008 c 128 § 17; 1967 c 15 § 11.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 297: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [March 27, 2018]." [ 2018 c 297 § 802.]Effective date—2018 c 107: See note following RCW 88.16.055.Effective date—2008 c 128 §§ 17-20: "Sections 17 through 20 of this act take effect July 1, 2009." [ 2008 c 128 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 88.16.102 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.16 - Pilotage Act.|88.16.102 - Pilots' licenses—Mandatory termination of.

RCW 88.16.102 Pilots' licenses—Mandatory termination of.The license of a pilot is terminated upon the pilot reaching the age of seventy.[ 2008 c 128 § 6; 1979 ex.s. c 207 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 88.16.103 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.16 - Pilotage Act.|88.16.103 - Mandatory rest periods for pilots—Rules—Assignment refusal—Training program trips by pilot trainees—Quarterly review.

RCW 88.16.103 Mandatory rest periods for pilots—Rules—Assignment refusal—Training program trips by pilot trainees—Quarterly review.(1) Pilots shall have a mandatory rest period of at least ten hours with an opportunity for eight hours of uninterrupted sleep after completion of an assignment; excluding multiple assignments within a harbor area, as defined by the board of pilotage commissioners, provided the combined total duration of assignment time does not exceed thirteen hours.(2) Pilots shall have a mandatory rest period that mitigates fatigue caused by circadian misalignment after three consecutive night assignments, as defined by the board of pilotage commissioners.(3) A pilot shall refuse a pilotage assignment if the pilot is physically or mentally fatigued or if the pilot has a reasonable belief that the assignment cannot be carried out in a competent and safe manner. Upon refusing an assignment under this subsection, a pilot shall submit a written explanation to the board within forty-eight hours.(4) A pilot trainee shall not take a training program trip if the pilot trainee is physically or mentally fatigued or if the pilot trainee has reasonable belief that the training program trip cannot be carried out in a competent and safe manner.(5) The board shall quarterly review the dispatch records of pilot organizations or pilot's quarterly reports to ensure the provisions of this section are enforced. The board may prescribe rules for rest periods pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2019 c 123 § 1; 2008 c 128 § 7; 1986 c 122 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 337 § 9.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 337: See note following RCW 88.16.005.
WA Rev Code § 88.16.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.16 - Pilotage Act.|88.16.105 - Size and type of vessels prescribed for newly licensed pilot—Rules.

RCW 88.16.105 Size and type of vessels prescribed for newly licensed pilot—Rules.The board shall prescribe, pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, rules governing the size and type of vessels which a newly licensed pilot may be assigned to pilot on the waters of this state and whether the assignment involves docking or undocking a vessel. The rules shall also prescribe required familiarization trips before a newly licensed pilot may pilot a larger or different type of vessel.[ 2008 c 128 § 8; 1991 c 200 § 1003; 1987 c 264 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 337 § 10.]NOTES:Effective dates—1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901.Severability—1977 ex.s. c 337: See note following RCW 88.16.005.
WA Rev Code § 88.16.107 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.16 - Pilotage Act.|88.16.107 - Pilots or pilot trainees may testify without sanctions for doing so.

RCW 88.16.107 Pilots or pilot trainees may testify without sanctions for doing so.Any pilot or pilot trainee licensed pursuant to this chapter may appear or testify before the legislature or board of pilotage commissioners and no person shall place any sanction against said pilot or pilot trainee for having testified or appeared.[ 2008 c 128 § 9; 1977 ex.s. c 337 § 15.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 337: See note following RCW 88.16.005.
WA Rev Code § 88.16.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.16 - Pilotage Act.|88.16.110 - Pilots to file quarterly report—Contents.

RCW 88.16.110 Pilots to file quarterly report—Contents.(1) Every pilot licensed under this chapter shall file with the board not later than the tenth day of January, April, July, and October of each year a report for the preceding quarter. The report shall contain an account of all moneys received for pilotage by him or her or by any other person for the pilot or on the pilot's account or for his or her benefit. The report shall state the name of each vessel piloted, the amount charged to and/or collected from each vessel, the port of registry of such vessel, its dead weight tonnage, whether it was inward or outward bound, whether the amount so received, collected, or charged is in full payment of pilotage, and other information as the board shall prescribe by rule. The board may from time to time require additional information as it deems necessary.(2) The report shall include information for each vessel that suffers a grounding, collision, or other major marine casualty that occurred while the pilot was on duty during the reporting period. The report shall also include information on near miss incidents as defined in *RCW 88.46.100. Information concerning near miss incidents provided pursuant to this section shall not be used for imposing any sanctions or penalties. The board shall forward information provided under this subsection to the department of ecology for inclusion in the collision reporting system established under *RCW 88.46.100.[ 2008 c 128 § 10; 2001 c 36 § 5; 1991 c 200 § 1004; 1935 c 18 § 7; RRS § 9871-7. Prior: 1888 p 178 § 22.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 88.46.100 was amended by 2011 c 122 § 8, deleting the definition of "near miss incident" and also deleting the provisions relating to the collision reporting system.Effective dates—1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901.
WA Rev Code § 88.16.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements|Chapter 88.16 - Pilotage Act.|88.16.115 - Limiting liability of pilots and any countywide port district in Grays Harbor pilotage district—Deemed in public interest.

RCW 88.16.115 Limiting liability of pilots and any countywide port district in Grays Harbor pilotage district—Deemed in public interest.The preservation of human life and property associated with maritime commerce on the pilotage waters of this state is declared to be in the public interest, and the limitation and regulation of the liability of pilots licensed by the state of Washington, and of any countywide port district located partly or entirely within the Grays Harbor pilotage district as defined by RCW 88.16.050(2) authorized to provide pilotage services, is necessary to such preservation and is deemed to be in the public interest.[ 2005 c 123 § 1; 1981 c 196 § 1.]NOTES:Report to legislature and governor—1981 c 196: "Prior to January 5, 1983, the board of pilotage commissioners shall forward to the legislature and governor a report concerning the implementation of sections 1 through 3 of this act." [ 1981 c 196 § 4.]