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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.430 - Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Safety requirements.

RCW 79A.60.430
Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Safety requirements.
(1) While carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers in this state, the licensed whitewater river outfitter shall comply with the following requirements at the beginning of every trip:
(a) If using inflatable vessels, use only vessels with three or more separate air chambers;
(b) Ensure that all passengers are wearing a securely fastened United States coast guard-approved type V personal flotation device of the proper size, and that all guides are wearing a securely fastened United States coast guard-approved type III or type V personal flotation device;
(c) Ensure that a spare United States coast guard-approved type III or type V personal flotation device in good repair is accessible to all vessels on each trip;
(d) Ensure that each vessel has on it a bagged throwable line with a floating line and bag;
(e) Ensure that each vessel has accessible an adequate first aid kit;
(f) Ensure that each vessel has a spare propelling device;
(g) Ensure that a repair kit and air pump are accessible to inflatable vessel;
(h) Ensure that equipment to prevent and treat hypothermia is accessible to all vessels on a trip; and
(i) Ensure that each vessel is operated by a guide who has complied with the requirements of subsection (2) of this section.
(2) No person may act as a guide unless the individual is at least eighteen years of age and has:
(a) Successfully completed a lifesaving training course meeting standards adopted by the commission;
(b) Completed a program of guide training on whitewater rivers, conducted by a guide instructor, which program must run for a minimum of fifty hours on a whitewater river and must include at least the following elements:
(i) Equipment preparation and boat rigging;
(ii) Reading river characteristics including currents, eddies, rapids, and hazards;
(iii) Methods of scouting and running rapids;
(iv) River rescue techniques, including emergency procedures and equipment recovery; and
(v) Communications with clients, including paddling and safety instruction; and
(c) Completed at least one trip on an entire section of whitewater river before carrying passengers for hire in a vessel on any such section of whitewater river.
(3) A guide instructor must have traveled at least one thousand five hundred river miles, seven hundred fifty of which must have been while acting as a guide.
(4) Any person conducting guide training on whitewater rivers shall, upon request of a guide trainee, issue proof of completion to the guide completing the required training program.
[ 1997 c 391 § 4; 1993 c 244 § 30; 1986 c 217 § 6. Formerly RCW 88.12.245, 88.12.280, and 91.14.050.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1997 c 391 §§ 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8: See note following RCW 79A.60.410.
Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.440 - Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Operation of vessel—Exemptions.

RCW 79A.60.440
Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Operation of vessel—Exemptions.
(1) No person may operate any vessel carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers in a manner that interferes with other vessels or with the free and proper navigation of the rivers of this state.
(2) Every operator of a vessel carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers shall at all times operate the vessel in a careful and prudent manner and at such a speed as to not endanger the life, limb, or property of any person.
(3) No vessel carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers may be loaded with passengers or cargo beyond its safe carrying capacity taking into consideration the type and construction of the vessel and other existing operating conditions. In the case of inflatable vessels, safe carrying capacity in whitewater shall be considered as less than the United States coast guard capacity rating for each vessel. This subsection shall not apply in cases of an unexpected emergency on the river.
(4) Individuals licensed under chapter 77.32 RCW and acting as fishing guides are exempt from RCW 79A.60.420 and 79A.60.460 through 79A.60.480.
[ 2000 c 11 § 107; 1993 c 244 § 28; 1986 c 217 § 3. Formerly RCW 88.12.250 and 91.14.020.]
NOTES:
Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.450 - Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Use of alcohol prohibited—Vessel to be accompanied by vessel with licensed outfitter.

RCW 79A.60.450
Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Use of alcohol prohibited—Vessel to be accompanied by vessel with licensed outfitter.
(1) Whitewater river outfitters and guides on any trip carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers of the state shall not allow the use of alcohol during the course of a trip on a whitewater river section in this state.
(2) Any vessel carrying passengers for hire on any whitewater river section in this state must be accompanied by at least one other vessel being operated by a licensed whitewater river outfitter or a guide under the direction or control of a licensed whitewater river outfitter.
[ 1997 c 391 § 5; 1993 c 244 § 31; 1986 c 217 § 7. Formerly RCW 88.12.255, 88.12.290, and 91.14.060.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1997 c 391 §§ 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8: See note following RCW 79A.60.410.
Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.460 - Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Rights-of-way.

RCW 79A.60.460
Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Rights-of-way.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, vessels on whitewater rivers proceeding downstream have the right-of-way over vessels proceeding upstream.
(2) In all cases, vessels not under power proceeding downstream on whitewater rivers have the right-of-way over motorized craft underway.
[ 1993 c 244 § 29; 1986 c 217 § 4. Formerly RCW 88.12.260 and 91.14.030.]
NOTES:
Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.470 - Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Designation of whitewater river sections.

RCW 79A.60.470
Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Designation of whitewater river sections.
Whitewater river sections include but are not limited to:
(1) Green river above Flaming Geyser state park;
(2) Klickitat river above the confluence with Summit creek;
(3) Methow river below the town of Carlton;
(4) Sauk river above the town of Darrington;
(5) Skagit river above Bacon creek;
(6) Suiattle river;
(7) Tieton river below Rimrock dam;
(8) Skykomish river below Sunset Falls and above the Highway 2 bridge one mile east of the town of Gold Bar;
(9) Wenatchee river above the Wenatchee county park at the town of Monitor;
(10) White Salmon river; and
(11) Any other section of river designated a "whitewater river section" by the commission under RCW 79A.60.495.
[ 2000 c 11 § 108; 1997 c 391 § 6; 1986 c 217 § 8. Formerly RCW 88.12.265, 88.12.300, and 91.14.070.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.485 - Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Rules to implement RCW 79A.60.480—Fees.

RCW 79A.60.485
Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Rules to implement RCW 79A.60.480—Fees.
The department of licensing may adopt and enforce such rules, including the setting of fees, as may be consistent with and necessary to implement RCW 79A.60.480. The fees must approximate the cost of administration. The fees must be deposited in the business and professions account created in RCW 43.24.150.
[ 2011 c 298 § 35; 2000 c 11 § 110; 1997 c 391 § 9. Formerly RCW 88.12.276.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Intent—Agency transfer—Contracting—Effective date—2011 c 298: See notes following RCW 19.02.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.490 - Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—License sanction for certain convictions.

RCW 79A.60.490
Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—License sanction for certain convictions.
Within five days after conviction for any of the provisions of RCW 79A.60.430 through 79A.60.480, the court shall forward a copy of the judgment to the department of licensing. After receiving proof of conviction, the department of licensing may sanction the license of any whitewater river outfitter under RCW 18.235.110. Proof of compliance with all licensing requirements and correction of the violation under which the whitewater river outfitter was convicted may be considered by the department as mitigating factors when taking disciplinary action.
[ 2002 c 86 § 328; 2000 c 11 § 111; 1997 c 391 § 8. Formerly RCW 88.12.278.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
Effective date—1997 c 391 §§ 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8: See note following RCW 79A.60.410.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.495 - Designation as whitewater river—Rules—Schedule of fines.

RCW 79A.60.495
Designation as whitewater river—Rules—Schedule of fines.
The commission shall adopt rules that designate as whitewater rivers all sections of rivers with at least one class III rapid or greater, as described in the American Whitewater Affiliation's whitewater safety code. The commission is authorized to consider the imposition of a schedule of fines for minor violations.
[ 1997 c 391 § 10. Formerly RCW 88.12.279.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.498 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 79A.60.498
Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 86 § 329.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.500 - Uniform waterway marking system.

RCW 79A.60.500
Uniform waterway marking system.
The parks and recreation commission is hereby directed to develop and adopt rules establishing a uniform waterway marking system for waters of the state not serviced by such a marking system administered by the federal government. Such system shall be designed to provide for standardized waterway marking buoys, floats, and other waterway marking devices which identify or specify waterway hazards, vessel traffic patterns, and similar information of necessity or use to boaters. Any new or replacement waterway marking buoy, float, or device installed by a unit of local government shall be designed and installed consistent with rules adopted by the parks and recreation commission pursuant to this section.
[ 1987 c 427 § 3. Formerly RCW 88.12.285, 88.12.350, and 43.51.404.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.510 - Findings—Sewage disposal initiative established—Boater environmental education—Waterway access facilities.

RCW 79A.60.510
Findings—Sewage disposal initiative established—Boater environmental education—Waterway access facilities.
The legislature finds that the waters of Washington state provide a unique and valuable recreational resource to large and growing numbers of boaters. Proper stewardship of, and respect for, these waters requires that, while enjoying them for their scenic and recreational benefits, boaters must exercise care to assure that such activities do not contribute to the despoliation of these waters, and that watercraft be operated in a safe and responsible manner. The legislature has specifically addressed the topic of access to clean and safe waterways by requiring the 1987 boating safety study and by establishing the Puget Sound partnership.
The legislature finds that there is a need to educate Washington's boating community about safe and responsible actions on our waters and to increase the level and visibility of the enforcement of boating laws. To address the incidence of fatalities and injuries due to recreational boating on our state's waters, local and state efforts directed towards safe boating must be stimulated. To provide for safe waterways and public enjoyment, portions of the watercraft excise tax and boat registration fees should be made available for boating safety and other boating recreation purposes.
In recognition of the need for clean waterways, and in keeping with the Puget Sound partnership's water quality work plan, the legislature finds that adequate opportunities for responsible disposal of boat sewage must be made available. There is hereby established a five-year initiative to install sewage pumpout or sewage dump stations at appropriate marinas.
To assure the use of these sewage facilities, a boater environmental education program must accompany the five-year initiative and continue to educate boaters about boat wastes and aquatic resources.
The legislature also finds that, in light of the increasing numbers of boaters utilizing state waterways, a program to acquire and develop sufficient waterway access facilities for boaters must be undertaken.
To support boating safety, environmental protection and education, and public access to our waterways, the legislature declares that a portion of the income from boating-related activities, as specified in RCW 82.49.030 and 88.02.650, should support these efforts.
[ 2011 c 171 § 117; 2007 c 341 § 57; 1999 c 249 § 1506; 1989 c 393 § 1. Formerly RCW 88.12.295, 88.12.360, and 88.36.010.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Effective date—2007 c 341: See RCW 90.71.907.
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.520 - Identification and designation of polluted and environmentally sensitive areas.

RCW 79A.60.520
Identification and designation of polluted and environmentally sensitive areas.
The commission, in consultation with the departments of ecology, fish and wildlife, natural resources, social and health services, and the Puget Sound partnership shall conduct a literature search and analyze pertinent studies to identify areas which are polluted or environmentally sensitive within the state's waters. Based on this review the commission shall designate appropriate areas as polluted or environmentally sensitive, for the purposes of chapter 393, Laws of 1989 only.
[ 2007 c 341 § 56; 1999 c 249 § 1507; 1994 c 264 § 81; 1989 c 393 § 3. Formerly RCW 88.12.305, 88.12.380, and 88.36.030.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2007 c 341: See RCW 90.71.907.
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.530 - Designation of marinas, boat launches, or boater destinations for installation of sewage pumpout or dump units.

RCW 79A.60.530
Designation of marinas, boat launches, or boater destinations for installation of sewage pumpout or dump units.
(1) A marina which meets one or more of the following criteria shall be designated by the commission as appropriate for installation of a sewage pumpout or dump unit:
(a) The marina is located in an environmentally sensitive or polluted area; or
(b) The marina has one hundred twenty-five slips or more and there is a lack of sewage pumpout or dump units within a reasonable distance.
(2) In addition to subsection (1) of this section, the commission may at its discretion designate a marina as appropriate for installation of a sewage pumpout or dump unit if there is a demonstrated need for a sewage pumpout or dump unit at the marina based on professionally conducted studies undertaken by federal, state, or local government, or the private sector; and it meets the following criteria:
(a) The marina provides commercial services, such as sales of food, fuel or supplies, or overnight or live-aboard moorage opportunities;
(b) The marina is located at a heavily used boating destination or on a heavily traveled route, as determined by the commission; or
(c) There is a lack of adequate sewage pumpout or dump unit capacity within a reasonable distance.
(3) Exceptions to the designation made under this section may be made by the commission if no sewer, septic, water, or electrical services are available at the marina.
(4) In addition to marinas, the commission may designate boat launches or boater destinations as appropriate for installation of a sewage pumpout or dump unit based on the criteria found in subsections (1) and (2) of this section.
[ 1993 c 244 § 32; 1989 c 393 § 4. Formerly RCW 88.12.315, 88.12.390, and 88.36.040.]
NOTES:
Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.550 - Development by department of ecology of design, installation, and operation of sewage pumpout and dump units—Rules.

RCW 79A.60.550
Development by department of ecology of design, installation, and operation of sewage pumpout and dump units—Rules.
The department of ecology, in consultation with the commission, shall, for initiation of the statewide program only, develop criteria for the design, installation, and operation of sewage pumpout and dump units, taking into consideration the ease of access to the unit by the boating public. The department of ecology may adopt rules to administer the provisions of this section.
[ 1993 c 244 § 34; 1989 c 393 § 6. Formerly RCW 88.12.335, 88.12.410, and 88.36.060.]
NOTES:
Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.560 - Boater environmental education program.

RCW 79A.60.560
Boater environmental education program.
The commission shall undertake a statewide boater environmental education program concerning the effects of boat wastes. The boater environmental education program shall provide informational materials on proper boat waste disposal methods, environmentally safe boat maintenance practices, locations of sewage pumpout and dump units, and boat oil recycling facilities.
[ 1993 c 244 § 35; 1989 c 393 § 7. Formerly RCW 88.12.345, 88.12.420, and 88.36.070.]
NOTES:
Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.570 - Grants for environmental education or boat waste management planning.

RCW 79A.60.570
Grants for environmental education or boat waste management planning.
The commission shall award grants to local government entities for boater environmental education or boat waste management planning. Grants shall be allocated according to criteria developed by the commission.
[ 1989 c 393 § 8. Formerly RCW 88.12.355, 88.12.430, and 88.36.080.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.580 - Review of programs by commission.

RCW 79A.60.580
Review of programs by commission.
The commission shall, in consultation with interested parties, review progress on installation of sewage pumpout and dump units, the boater environmental education program, and the boating safety program.
[ 1999 c 249 § 1508; 1993 c 244 § 36; 1989 c 393 § 9. Formerly RCW 88.12.365, 88.12.440, and 88.36.090.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.590 - Allocation of funds.

RCW 79A.60.590
Allocation of funds.
The amounts allocated in accordance with *RCW 82.49.030(3) shall be expended upon appropriation in accordance with the following limitations:
(1) Thirty percent of the funds shall be appropriated to the recreation and conservation funding board and be expended for use by state and local government for public recreational waterway boater access and boater destination sites. Priority shall be given to critical site acquisition. The recreation and conservation funding board shall administer such funds as a competitive grants program. The amounts provided for in this subsection shall be evenly divided between state and local governments.
(2) Thirty percent of the funds shall be expended by the commission exclusively for sewage pumpout or dump units at publicly and privately owned marinas as provided for in RCW 79A.60.530 and 79A.60.540.
(3) Twenty-five percent of the funds shall be expended for grants to state agencies and other public entities to enforce boating safety and registration laws and to carry out boating safety programs. The commission shall administer such grant program.
(4) Fifteen percent shall be expended for instructional materials, programs or grants to the public school system, public entities, or other nonprofit community organizations to support boating safety and boater environmental education or boat waste management planning. The commission shall administer this program.
[ 2007 c 241 § 72; 2000 c 11 § 113; 1993 c 244 § 37; 1989 c 393 § 11. Formerly RCW 88.12.375, 88.12.450, and 88.36.100.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 82.49.030 was amended by 2000 c 103 § 18, deleting subsection (3).
Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.
Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.595 - Commission to adopt rules.

RCW 79A.60.595
Commission to adopt rules.
The commission shall adopt rules as are necessary to carry out all sections of chapter 393, Laws of 1989 except for RCW 79A.60.550 and 82.49.030. The commission shall comply with all applicable provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW in adopting the rules.
[ 1999 c 249 § 1509; 1989 c 393 § 14. Formerly RCW 88.12.385, 88.12.460, and 88.36.110.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.600 - Liquid petroleum gas leak warning devices—Findings.

RCW 79A.60.600
Liquid petroleum gas leak warning devices—Findings.
(1) The legislature finds that:
(a) Washington state has the greatest length of marine shoreline miles of the lower forty-eight states;
(b) Such marine waters and the extensive freshwater lakes and rivers of the state provide innumerable recreational opportunities, and support a state recreational vessel population that is one of the largest in the country;
(c) Many of Washington's popular recreational waters are remote from population centers and thus remote from emergency health care facilities;
(d) Washington's climate in the western portion of the state, in which its marine recreational waters lie, is cool and wet for much of the year. Much of the state's recreational vessel activity is conducted in the late fall and winter months in connection with fishing activities. For these reasons the great majority of Washington vessels are equipped with heating devices. These appliances are in use for a much greater portion of the boating season than in other states, and are predominantly fueled by liquid petroleum gas;
(e) Current state and federal standards governing heating and cooking appliances on vessels that are fueled by liquid petroleum gas do not adequately protect against undetected gas leaks. Such gas leaks have led to explosions on Washington waters, causing loss of life and property damage;
(f) The commission coordinates a statewide program of boating safety education to communicate accident prevention information to boaters at risk of fires, explosions, and other hazards, and administers a boating accident reporting program to assess the effectiveness of accident prevention measures.
(2) It is the intent of the legislature to address the state's unique local circumstances regarding inadequate protection of Washington's boaters from undetected leaks of liquid petroleum gas-fueled appliances by incorporating into the boating safety program an intensified boating fire prevention program with special emphasis on preventing fires and carbon monoxide poisoning caused by auxiliary fuels and appliances.
[ 1994 c 151 § 1; 1993 c 469 § 1. Formerly RCW 88.12.500.]
NOTES:
Severability—1993 c 469: "If any provision of this 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." [ 1993 c 469 § 7.]
Effective date—1993 c 469: "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 shall take effect immediately [May 17, 1993]." [ 1993 c 469 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.610 - Recreational boating fire prevention education program.

RCW 79A.60.610
Recreational boating fire prevention education program.
The commission shall undertake a statewide recreational boating fire prevention education program concerning the safe use of marine fuels and electrical systems. The boating fire prevention education program shall provide for the distribution of fire safety materials and decals warning of fire hazards and for educational opportunities to educate boaters on the safety practices needed to operate heaters, stoves, and other appliances in Washington's unique aquatic environment. The commission shall evaluate the boating public's voluntary participation in the program and the program's impact on safe boating.
[ 2006 c 140 § 4; 1994 c 151 § 2. Formerly RCW 88.12.505.]
NOTES:
Short title—2006 c 140: See note following RCW 79A.60.660.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.620 - Small spill prevention education program.

RCW 79A.60.620
Small spill prevention education program.
(1) The Washington sea grant program, in consultation with the department of ecology, shall develop and conduct a voluntary spill prevention education program that targets small spills from commercial fishing vessels, ferries, cruise ships, ports, and marinas. Washington sea grant shall coordinate the spill prevention education program with recreational boater education performed by the state parks and recreation commission.
(2) The spill prevention education program shall illustrate ways to reduce oil contamination of bilge water, accidental spills of hydraulic fluid and other hazardous substances during routine maintenance, and reduce spillage during refueling. The program shall illustrate proper disposal of oil and hazardous substances and promote strategies to meet shoreside oil and hazardous substance handling, and disposal needs of the targeted groups. The program shall include a series of training workshops and the development of educational materials.
[ 2000 c 11 § 114; 1991 c 200 § 110. Formerly RCW 90.56.090.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.650 - Boating safety education certification account.

RCW 79A.60.650
Boating safety education certification account.
The boating safety education certification account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from fees collected for the issuance of a boater education card shall be deposited in the account and shall be used only for the administration of RCW 79A.60.630 and 79A.60.640. Only the state parks and recreation commission may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
[ 2005 c 392 § 5.]
NOTES:
Intent—2005 c 392: See note following RCW 79A.60.630.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.660 - Operating motor-driven boat or vessel for teak surfing, platform dragging, bodysurfing—Prohibition—Exceptions—Penalty.

RCW 79A.60.660
Operating motor-driven boat or vessel for teak surfing, platform dragging, bodysurfing—Prohibition—Exceptions—Penalty.
(1) No person may operate a motor-driven boat or vessel or have the engine of a motor-driven boat or vessel run idle while an individual is teak surfing, platform dragging, or bodysurfing behind the motor-driven boat or vessel.
(2) No person may operate a motor-driven boat or vessel or have the engine of a motor-driven boat or vessel run idle while an individual is occupying or holding onto the swim platform, swim deck, swim step, or swim ladder of the motor-driven boat or vessel.
(3) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply when an individual is occupying the swim platform, swim deck, swim step, or swim ladder for a very brief period of time while assisting with the docking or departure of the vessel, while exiting or entering the vessel, or while the vessel is engaged in law enforcement or emergency rescue activity.
(4) For the purposes of this section, "teak surfing" or "platform dragging" means holding onto the swim platform, swim deck, swim step, swim ladder, or any portion of the exterior of the transom of a motor-driven boat or vessel for any amount of time while the motor-driven boat or vessel is underway at any speed.
(5) For the purposes of this section, "bodysurfing" means swimming or floating on one's stomach or on one's back on or in the wake directly behind a motor-driven boat or vessel that is underway.
(6) A violation of this section is a natural resource infraction punishable as provided under chapter 7.84 RCW, however the fine imposed may not exceed one hundred dollars.
[ 2006 c 140 § 1.]
NOTES:
Short title—2006 c 140: "This act may be known and cited as the Jenda Jones and Denise Colbert safe boating act." [ 2006 c 140 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.680 - Study of boater needs—Funding recommendations.

RCW 79A.60.680
Study of boater needs—Funding recommendations.
(1) By December 1, 2007, the *interagency committee for outdoor recreation shall complete an initial study of boater needs and make recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature on the initial amount of funding that should be provided to the commission for boating-related law enforcement purposes under RCW 79A.60.670(2)(a).
(2) The *interagency committee for outdoor recreation shall periodically update its study of boater needs as necessary and shall make recommendations to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature concerning funding allocations to state parks and other grant applicants.
[ 2007 c 311 § 3.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Chapter 241, Laws of 2007 amended numerous sections of chapter 79A.25 RCW, and changed the name of the "interagency committee for outdoor recreation" to the "recreation and conservation funding board."
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.690 - Boating activities account.

RCW 79A.60.690
Boating activities account.
The boating activities 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 as authorized under RCW 79A.60.670 and 79A.60.680.
Grants, gifts, or other financial assistance received by the *interagency committee for outdoor recreation from state and nonstate sources for purposes of boating activities may be deposited into the account.
[ 2007 c 311 § 1.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Chapter 241, Laws of 2007 amended numerous sections of chapter 79A.25 RCW, and changed the name of the "interagency committee for outdoor recreation" to the "recreation and conservation funding board."
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels. › 79A.60.700 - Refusal to submit to certain tests—Not admissible as evidence—Penalty.

RCW 79A.60.700
Refusal to submit to certain tests—Not admissible as evidence—Penalty.
(1) The refusal of a person to submit to a test of the alcohol concentration, THC concentration, or presence of any drug in the person's blood or breath is not admissible into evidence at a subsequent criminal trial.
(2) A person's refusal to submit to a test or tests pursuant to RCW 79A.60.040(4)(a) constitutes a class 1 civil infraction under RCW 7.80.120.
[ 2014 c 132 § 2; 2013 c 278 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.65 - Commission Moorage Facilities. › 79A.65.040 - Action to recover charges—Attorneys' fees—Costs.

RCW 79A.65.040
Action to recover charges—Attorneys' fees—Costs.
If the full amount of all charges due the commission on an unauthorized vessel is not paid to the commission within thirty days after the date on which notice is affixed or posted under RCW 79A.65.020(3), the commission may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover the charges, plus reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred by the commission.
[ 2000 c 11 § 117; 1994 c 51 § 4. Formerly RCW 88.27.040.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.65 - Commission Moorage Facilities. › 79A.65.050 - Rights not affected.

RCW 79A.65.050
Rights not affected.
The rights granted to the commission under this chapter are in addition to any other legal rights the commission may have to secure, hold, and sell a vessel and in no manner does this section alter those rights, or affect the priority of other liens on a vessel.
[ 1994 c 51 § 5. Formerly 88.27.050.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.70 - Washington State Parks Foundation. › 79A.70.005 - Findings.

RCW 79A.70.005
Findings.
The legislature finds that:
(1) State parks are a valuable asset to the people of the state of Washington, contributing to their health, education, and well-being;
(2) Well maintained state parks are an attraction and contribute significantly to the economic well-being of the state of Washington;
(3) Well maintained state parks encourage the appreciation of the natural resources and natural beauty of the state of Washington;
(4) There is an increasing demand for more state parks and more state parks services;
(5) There are individuals and groups who desire to contribute to the continued vitality of the state parks system;
(6) Providing a tax-deductible method for individuals and groups to contribute is an effective way of increasing available funds to improve the state parks system; and
(7) It is in the public interest to create a nonprofit foundation to provide such a method for individuals and groups to contribute to the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of the state parks system.
[ 2000 c 25 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.70 - Washington State Parks Foundation. › 79A.70.010 - Purpose.

RCW 79A.70.010
Purpose.
The purpose of the Washington state parks foundation is to solicit support for the state parks system, [to] cooperate with other organizations, and to encourage gifts to support and improve the state parks.
[ 2014 c 86 § 6; 2000 c 25 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.70 - Washington State Parks Foundation. › 79A.70.020 - Definitions.

RCW 79A.70.020
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Foundation" means the Washington state parks foundation created in RCW 79A.70.030.
(2) "State parks" means that system of parks administered by the commission under this title.
(3) "Eligible grant recipients" includes any and all of the activities of the commission in carrying out the provisions of this title and friends groups or other organizations that propose projects or programs solely for the benefit of state parks.
(4) "Eligible projects" means any project, action, program, or part of any project, action, or program that serves to preserve, restore, improve, or enhance the state parks.
[ 2014 c 86 § 7; 2000 c 25 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.70 - Washington State Parks Foundation. › 79A.70.030 - Washington state parks foundation—Establishment—Board of directors.

RCW 79A.70.030
Washington state parks foundation—Establishment—Board of directors.
(1) By September 1, 2000, the commission shall file articles of incorporation in accordance with the Washington nonprofit corporation act, chapter 24.03A RCW, to establish the Washington state parks foundation. The foundation shall not be an agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of the state and shall not disburse public funds.
(2) The foundation shall have a board of directors consisting of up to fifteen members, whose terms, method of appointment, and authority must be in accordance with the Washington nonprofit corporation act, chapter 24.03A RCW.
[ 2021 c 176 § 5243; 2014 c 86 § 8; 2000 c 25 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.70 - Washington State Parks Foundation. › 79A.70.040 - Foundation's duties—Grant process.

RCW 79A.70.040
Foundation's duties—Grant process.
(1) The foundation shall actively solicit contributions from individuals and groups for the benefit of the state parks.
(2) The foundation shall develop criteria for guiding themselves in either the creation of an endowment, or the making of grants to eligible grant recipients and eligible projects in the state parks, or both.
(3) A competitive grant process shall be conducted at least annually by the foundation to award funds for the benefit of state parks. Competitive grant applications shall only be submitted to the foundation by the commission, friends groups, or other organizations with projects or programs solely for the benefit of state parks. Grants shall be awarded to eligible projects consistent with the criteria developed by the foundation.
[ 2014 c 86 § 9; 2000 c 25 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.70 - Washington State Parks Foundation. › 79A.70.050 - Foundation moneys not to supplant preexisting funding.

RCW 79A.70.050
Foundation moneys not to supplant preexisting funding.
Money provided to the state parks by the foundation shall not be used to supplant preexisting funding sources.
[ 2000 c 25 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.80 - Access to Recreational Lands. › 79A.80.005 - Findings—Intent—2011 c 320.

RCW 79A.80.005
Findings—Intent—2011 c 320.
(1) The legislature finds that there is an increasing demand for outdoor recreation opportunities and conservation measures on lands managed by the department of fish and wildlife, the department of natural resources, and the parks and recreation commission. Development and maintenance of outdoor recreation facilities and conservation of lands have not kept pace with this demand. This demand, combined with shrinking resources for management, has led to the degradation of our lands to the detriment of the recreating public and efforts to conserve our natural resources.
(2) The legislature further finds that the recreating public cannot readily discern which agency of the state is responsible for the management of particular state lands or which policies apply to those lands.
(3) It is the intent of this act to reform and improve access to and management of state lands on a sustainable basis for the recreating public by: Providing a motor vehicle access pass and access policies for state lands; recovering the cost incurred by the state for operations and management of recreation opportunities; providing resources to address the growing demand and impacts of outdoor recreationists and conservation of our natural resources; and providing effective education and enforcement of state land access policies.
[ 2011 c 320 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 320: "Except for section 12 of this act, 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 July 1, 2011." [ 2011 c 320 § 29.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.80 - Access to Recreational Lands. › 79A.80.010 - Definitions.

RCW 79A.80.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Agency" or "agencies" means the department of fish and wildlife, the department of natural resources, and the parks and recreation commission.
(2) "Annual natural investment permit" means the annual permit issued by the parks and recreation commission for the purpose of launching boats from the designated state parks boat launch sites.
(3) "Camper registration" means proof of payment of a camping fee on recreational lands managed by the parks and recreation commission.
(4) "Day-use permit" means the permit created in RCW 79A.80.030.
(5) "Discover pass" means the annual pass created in RCW 79A.80.020.
(6) "Motor vehicle" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 46.04.320 and which are required to be registered under chapter 46.16A RCW. "Motor vehicle" does not include those motor vehicles exempt from registration under RCW 46.16A.080, wheeled all-terrain vehicles registered for use under RCW 46.09.442, and state and publicly owned motor vehicles as provided in RCW 46.16A.170.
(7) "Recreation site or lands" means a state park, state lands and state forestlands as those terms are defined in RCW 79.02.010, natural resources conservation areas as that term is defined in RCW 79.71.030, natural area preserves as that term is defined in RCW 79.70.020, and fish and wildlife conservation sites including water access areas, boat ramps, wildlife areas, parking areas, roads, and trailheads.
(8) "Sno-park permit" means the permit issued by the parks and recreation commission for providing access to winter recreational facilities for the period of November 1st through March 31st.
(9) "Vehicle access pass" means the pass created in RCW 79A.80.040.
[ 2019 c 175 § 3; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 23 § 22; 2012 c 261 § 1; 2011 c 320 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—2019 c 175: See note following RCW 79A.80.060.
Finding—Intent—2013 2nd sp.s. c 23: See note following RCW 46.09.442.
Effective date—2013 2nd sp.s. c 23: See note following RCW 46.09.310.
Effective date—2012 c 261: "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 30, 2012]." [ 2012 c 261 § 14.]
Effective date—2011 c 320: See note following RCW 79A.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.80 - Access to Recreational Lands. › 79A.80.020 - Discover pass.

RCW 79A.80.020
Discover pass.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a discover pass is required for any motor vehicle to:
(a) Park at any recreation site or lands; or
(b) Operate on any recreation site or lands.
(2) Except as provided in RCW 79A.80.110, the cost of a discover pass is thirty dollars. Every four years the office of financial management must review the cost of the discover pass and, if necessary, recommend to the legislature an adjustment to the cost of the discover pass to account for inflation.
(3) A discover pass is valid for one year beginning from the date that the discover pass is marked for activation. The activation date may differ from the purchase date pursuant to any policies developed by the agencies.
(4) Sales of discover passes must be consistent with RCW 79A.80.100.
(5) The discover pass must contain space for two motor vehicle license plate numbers. A discover pass is valid only for those vehicle license plate numbers written on the pass. However, the agencies may offer for sale a family discover pass that is fully transferable among vehicles and does not require the placement of a license plate number on the pass to be valid. The agencies must collectively set a price for the sale of a family discover pass that is no more than fifty dollars. A discover pass is valid only for use with one motor vehicle at any one time.
(6)(a) One complimentary discover pass must be provided to a volunteer who performed twenty-four hours of service on agency- sanctioned volunteer projects in a year. The agency must provide vouchers to volunteers identifying the number of volunteer hours they have provided for each project. The vouchers may be brought to an agency to be redeemed for a discover pass.
(b) Married spouses under chapter 26.04 RCW may present an agency with combined vouchers demonstrating the collective performance of twenty-four hours of service on agency-sanctioned volunteer projects in a year to be redeemed for a single complimentary discover pass.
[ 2017 c 121 § 1; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 15 § 1; 2012 c 261 § 2; 2011 c 320 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 261: See note following RCW 79A.80.010.
Effective date—2011 c 320: See note following RCW 79A.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.80 - Access to Recreational Lands. › 79A.80.030 - Day-use permit.

RCW 79A.80.030
Day-use permit.
(1) A person may purchase a day-use permit to meet the requirements of RCW 79A.80.080. Except as provided in RCW 79A.80.110, a day-use permit is ten dollars per day and must be available for purchase from each agency. A day-use permit is valid for one calendar day.
(2) The agencies may provide short-term parking under RCW 79A.80.070 where a day-use permit is not required.
(3) Every four years the office of financial management must review the cost of the day-use permit and, if necessary, recommend to the legislature an adjustment to the cost of the day-use permit to account for inflation.
(4) Sales of day-use permits must be consistent with RCW 79A.80.100.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 15 § 2; 2012 c 261 § 3; 2011 c 320 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 261: See note following RCW 79A.80.010.
Effective date—2011 c 320: See note following RCW 79A.80.005.