reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › RCW Dispositions › 88.16 PILOTAGE ACT

Sections
88.16.030 Rules and regulations.
[1971 ex.s. c 297 § 1; 1967 c 15 § 6; 1935 c 18 § 9; RRS § 9871-9. Prior: 1888 p 176 § 4.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 337 § 17.
88.16.060 Puget Sound pilotage account.
[1935 c 18 § 12; RRS § 9871-12.]
Repealed by 1967 c 15 § 12.
88.16.080 Pilotage rates.
[1935 c 18 § 5; RRS § 9871-5. Prior: 1888 p 178 § 26.]
Repealed by 1967 c 15 § 12.
88.16.116 Limiting liability of pilots — Terms in special contracts or tariffs to do so.
[1981 c 196 § 2.]
Repealed by 1984 c 69 § 2.
88.16.117 Limiting liability of pilots — Regulations — Forms — Records.
[1981 c 196 § 3.]
Repealed by 1984 c 69 § 2.
88.16.210 Reckless operation of a tank vessel — Penalty.
[1991 c 200 § 604.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.530 pursuant to 1993 c 184 § 1.
88.16.220 Operation of a vessel while under influence of liquor or drugs — Penalty.
[1991 c 200 § 605.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.540 pursuant to 1993 c 184 § 1.
88.16.230 Breath or blood analysis.
[1991 c 200 § 606.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.550 pursuant to 1993 c 184 § 1.
88.16.240 Limited immunity for blood withdrawal.
[1991 c 200 § 607.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.560 pursuant to 1993 c 184 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › RCW Dispositions › 88.20 WATER CRAFT ADRIFT

Sections
88.20.010 Crafts adrift — Owner to be notified.
[Code 1881 § 3242; 1854 p 386 § 1; RRS § 9891.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.160 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.20.020 Notice — Contents — Service.
[Code 1881 § 3243; 1854 p 386 § 2; RRS § 9892.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.170 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.20.030 Posting of notice.
[Code 1881 § 3244; 1854 p 386 § 3; RRS § 9893.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.180 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.20.040 Compensation — Liability on failure to give notice.
[Code 1881 § 3245; 1854 p 386 § 4; RRS § 9894.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.190 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.20.050 Disputed claims — Trial — Bond.
[1987 c 202 § 248; Code 1881 § 3246; 1854 p 386 § 5; RRS § 9895.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.200 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.20.060 Liability for excessive or negligent use.
[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.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.210 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.20.070 Unclaimed craft — Procedure.
[1987 c 202 § 249; Code 1881 § 3247, part; 1854 p 387 § 7; RRS § 9896, part. Formerly RCW 88.20.060, part.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.220 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › RCW Dispositions › 88.24 WHARVES AND LANDINGS

Sections
88.24.050 County may build and maintain wharves.
1917 c 148 § 9 formerly codified herein was expressly repealed by 1935 c 115. The repeal may have been overlooked in prior compilations since the repealer referred to the session law source and omitted reference to one of the former compilations. This section is listed as a source for 1927 c 255 § 85 (RCW 79.01.340), see reviser's notes appended to 1927 Senate Bill No. 85.
88.24.060 State may grant easement for right-of-way.
[1917 c 148 § 10.]
Decodified.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › RCW Dispositions › 88.27 COMMISSION MOORAGE FACILITIES

Sections
88.27.010 Definitions.
[1994 c 51 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.65.010 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
88.27.020 Securing unauthorized vessels — Notice — Claiming vessels — Abandoned vessels.
[1994 c 51 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.65.020 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
88.27.030 Sale of abandoned vessels — Notice — Redemption of vessels — Use of proceeds — Disposal of vessels.
[1994 c 51 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.65.030 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
88.27.040 Action to recover charges — Attorneys' fees — Costs.
[1994 c 51 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.65.040 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
88.27.050 Rights not affected.
[1994 c 51 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.65.050 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
88.27.900 Severability — 1994 c 51.
[1994 c 51 § 10.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.65.900 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › RCW Dispositions › 88.28 OBSTRUCTIONS IN NAVIGABLE WATERS

Sections
88.28.010 Railroad bridges across navigable streams.
[1927 c 255 § 92; RRS § 7797-92.]
Now codified in RCW 79.01.368.
88.28.020 Public bridges across waterways and tide or shore lands.
[1927 c 255 § 93; RRS § 7797-93.]
Now codified in RCW 79.01.372.
88.28.030 Common carriers may bridge state waterways.
[1927 c 255 § 94; RRS § 7797-94.]
Now codified in RCW 79.01.376.
88.28.040 Location and plans to be approved.
[1927 c 255 § 95; RRS § 7797-95.]
Now codified in RCW 79.01.380.
88.28.070 Dams, restriction on heights on tributaries of Columbia River.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 2011.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › RCW Dispositions › 88.32 RIVER AND HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS

Sections
88.32.050 State shorelands to be assessed.
[1907 c 236 § 3, part; RRS § 9671, part.]
Now codified in RCW 88.32.040.
88.32.110 Payment of assessments.
[1907 c 236 § 8, part; RRS § 9676, part.]
Now codified in RCW 88.32.100.
88.32.120 Payment in full.
[1907 c 236 § 12, part; RRS § 9680, part.]
Now codified in RCW 88.32.170.
88.32.150 Form of bonds.
[1907 c 236 § 10, part; RRS § 9678, part.]
Now codified in RCW 88.32.140.
88.32.260 Liability of county or counties for acts relating to river improvement for navigation purposes.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 2011.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › RCW Dispositions › 88.36 BOATING SAFETY AND EDUCATION

Sections
88.36.010 Findings — Sewage disposal initiative established — Boater environmental education — Waterway access facilities.
[1989 c 393 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.360 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.36.020 Definitions.
[1989 c 393 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.370 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.36.030 Identification and designation of polluted and environmentally sensitive areas.
[1989 c 393 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.380 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.36.040 Designation of marinas, boat launches, or boater destinations for installation of sewage pumpout or dump stations.
[1989 c 393 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.390 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.36.050 Contracts for financial assistance — Ownership of sewage pumpout or dump station — Ongoing costs.
[1989 c 393 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.400 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.36.060 Development by department of ecology of design, installation, and operation of sewage pumpout and dump stations — Rules.
[1989 c 393 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.410 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.36.070 Boater environmental education program.
[1989 c 393 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.420 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.36.080 Grants for environmental education or boat waste management planning.
[1989 c 393 § 8.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.430 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.36.090 Review of programs by commission — Report.
[1989 c 393 § 9.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.440 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.36.100 Allocation of funds.
[1989 c 393 § 11.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.450 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.36.110 Commission to adopt rules.
[1989 c 393 § 14.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.460 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
88.36.120 Committee to adopt rules.
[1989 c 393 § 15.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.470 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › RCW Dispositions › 88.40 TRANSPORT OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS — FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Sections
88.40.010 Definitions.
[1990 c 116 § 30; 1989 1st ex.s. c 2 § 2.]
Repealed by 1991 c 200 § 1116.
88.40.050 Noncompliance — Penalty.
[1989 1st ex.s. c 2 § 6.]
Repealed by 1991 c 200 § 1116.
88.40.900 Severability — 1989 1st ex.s. c 2.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 2011.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › RCW Dispositions › 88.46 VESSEL OIL SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

Sections
88.46.110 Regional marine safety committees — Regional marine safety plans — Reports and recommendations.
[1992 c 73 § 24; 1991 c 200 § 424.]
Repealed by 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 871, effective July 1, 1994.
88.46.140 Unified and consistent planning.
[1991 c 200 § 428.]
Repealed by 2000 c 69 § 37.
88.46.150 Tow boat standards — Study.
[1991 c 200 § 437; 1990 c 116 § 16. Formerly RCW 90.48.385.]
Decodified pursuant to 2000 c 69 § 36.
88.46.240 Salish Sea shared waters forum.
[2019 c 289 § 6; 2018 c 262 § 204.]
Expired July 1, 2021.
88.46.900 Captions not law.
[1991 c 200 § 427.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
88.46.920 Report to the legislature.
[1991 c 200 § 429.]
Repealed by 1995 2nd sp.s. c 14 § 524, effective January 1, 1996.
88.46.922 Transfer of property and appropriations.
[1991 c 200 § 431; (1995 2nd sp.s. c 14 § 518 expired June 30, 1997).]
Repealed by 2000 c 69 § 37.
88.46.923 Transfer of employees.
[1991 c 200 § 432.]
Repealed by 1995 2nd sp.s. c 14 § 524, effective January 1, 1996.
88.46.924 Continuation of rules, pending business, and obligations.
[1991 c 200 § 433.]
Decodified pursuant to 2000 c 69 § 36.
88.46.925 Prior acts valid.
[1991 c 200 § 434; (1995 2nd sp.s. c 14 § 519 expired June 30, 1997).]
Decodified pursuant to 2000 c 69 § 36.
88.46.927 Collective bargaining agreements not altered.
[1993 c 281 § 67; 1991 c 200 § 436.]
Decodified pursuant to 2000 c 69 § 36.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.01 - Boating Offense Compact. › 88.01.010 - Compact provisions.

RCW 88.01.010
Compact provisions.
The Boating Offense Compact is enacted into law and entered into on behalf of this state with all other states legally joining therein in a form substantially as follows:
ARTICLE I
Findings and Declaration of Policy
(1) The party states find that:
(a) The safety of their waters is materially affected by the degree of compliance with state laws and local ordinances relating to the operation of boats;
(b) Violation of such a law or ordinance is evidence that the violator engages in conduct which is likely to endanger the safety of persons and property;
(2) It is the policy of each of the party states to promote compliance with the laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of boats by their operators in each of the jurisdictions where such operators operate boats.
ARTICLE II
Definition
As used in this compact, "state" means a state that has entered into this compact.
ARTICLE III
Concurrent Jurisdiction
(1) If conduct is prohibited by two adjoining party states, courts and law enforcement officers in either state who have jurisdiction over boating offenses committed where waters form a common interstate boundary have concurrent jurisdiction to arrest, prosecute, and try offenders for the prohibited conduct committed anywhere on the boundary water between the two states.
(2) This compact does not authorize:
(a) Prosecution of any person for conduct that is unlawful in the state where it was committed, but lawful in the other party state;
(b) A prohibited conduct by the party state.
ARTICLE IV
Entry Into Force and Withdrawal
(1) This compact shall enter into force and become effective as to any state when it has enacted the same into law.
(2) Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same.
ARTICLE V
Construction and Severability
This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.
[ 1992 c 33 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.310 - Definitions.

RCW 88.02.310
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Dealer" means a person, partnership, association, or corporation engaged in the business of selling vessels at wholesale or retail in this state.
(2) "Department" means the department of licensing.
(3) "Director" means the director of the department of licensing.
(4) "Owner" means a person who has a lawful right to possession of a vessel by purchase, exchange, gift, lease, inheritance, or legal action whether or not the vessel is subject to a security interest, and means registered owner where the reference to owner may be construed as either to registered or legal owner.
(5) "Person" has the same meaning as in RCW 46.04.405.
(6) "Vessel" means every watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water, other than a seaplane.
(7) "Waters of this state" means any waters within the territorial limits of this state as described in 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1312.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1001; 1983 c 7 § 14. Formerly RCW 88.02.010.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.320 - Department—Powers and duties.

RCW 88.02.320
Department—Powers and duties.
The department:
(1) Shall provide for the issuance of vessel certificates of title and registration certificates;
(2) May appoint county auditors or other agents or subagents under chapter 46.01 RCW for collecting fees and issuing vessel registration certificates, numbers, and decals; and
(3) May adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW to implement this chapter.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1002.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.330 - Confidential vessel registrations—Rules.

RCW 88.02.330
Confidential vessel registrations—Rules.
(1) The department may issue confidential vessel registrations to units of local government and to agencies of the federal government for law enforcement purposes only.
(2) The department shall limit confidential vessel registrations owned or operated by the state of Washington or by any officer or employee of the state, to confidential, investigative, or undercover work of state law enforcement agencies.
(3) The director may adopt rules governing applications for and the use of confidential vessel registrations.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1003; 1991 c 339 § 32. Formerly RCW 88.02.035.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.340 - Inspection of registration certificates, out-of-state vessels.

RCW 88.02.340
Inspection of registration certificates, out-of-state vessels.
(1) Any person charged with the enforcement of this chapter may inspect the registration certificate of a vessel to ascertain the legal and registered ownership of the vessel. A vessel owner or operator who fails to provide the registration certificate for inspection upon the request of any person charged with enforcement of this chapter may be found to be in violation of this chapter.
(2) The department may require the inspection of vessels that are brought into this state from another state and for which a certificate of title has not been issued and for any other vessel if the department determines that inspection of the vessel will help to verify the accuracy of the information set forth on the application.
[ 2013 c 291 § 30; 2010 c 161 § 1004.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.350 - Refunds, overpayments, and underpayments—Penalty for false statement.

RCW 88.02.350
Refunds, overpayments, and underpayments—Penalty for false statement.
(1) A person who has paid all or part of a vessel registration fee under this chapter is entitled to a refund if the amount was paid in error or if the vessel:
(a) Was destroyed before the new registration period began;
(b) Was permanently removed from Washington state before the new registration period began;
(c) Registration was purchased after the owner sold the vessel;
(d) Was registered in another jurisdiction after the Washington state registration had been purchased. Any full months of Washington state registration fees remaining after the application for out-of-state registration was made are refundable; or
(e) Registration was purchased before the vessel was sold and before the new registration period began. The person who paid the fee must return the unused, never-affixed decals to the department before the new registration period begins.
(2) The department shall refund overpayments of registration fees and watercraft excise tax under chapter 82.49 RCW that are ten dollars or more. A request for a refund is not required.
(3) The department shall certify refunds to the state treasurer as correct and being claimed in the time required by law. The state treasurer shall mail or deliver the amount of each refund to the person who is entitled to the refund.
(4) The department shall not authorize refunds of fees paid in error unless the claim is filed with the director within three years after the fees were paid.
(5) If, due to error, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director has failed to collect the full amount of the registration fee and watercraft excise tax due, and the underpayment is in the amount of ten dollars or more, the department shall charge and collect the additional amount to constitute full payment of the tax and fee.
(6) Any person who makes a false statement under which he or she obtains a refund to which he or she is not entitled under this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1005; 2003 c 53 § 413; 1997 c 22 § 2; 1996 c 31 § 2; 1989 c 68 § 5. Formerly RCW 88.02.055.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.360 - Contaminated vessels.

RCW 88.02.360
Contaminated vessels.
(1) A local health officer may notify the department that a vessel has been:
(a) Declared unfit and prohibited from use as authorized in chapter 64.44 RCW if the vessel has become contaminated as defined in RCW 64.44.010;
(b) Satisfactorily decontaminated and the vessel has been retested according to the written work plan approved by the local health officer.
(2) The department shall brand vessel records and certificates of title when it receives the notification from a local health officer as provided in subsection (1) of this section.
(3) A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if he or she advertises for sale or sells a vessel that has been declared unfit and prohibited from use by a local health officer if:
(a) The person has knowledge that the local health officer has issued an order declaring the vessel unfit and prohibiting its use; or
(b) A notification has been placed on the certificate of title under subsection (2) of this section that the vessel has been declared unfit and prohibited from use.
(4) A person may advertise or sell a vessel if a release for reuse document has been issued by a local health officer under chapter 64.44 RCW or a notification has been placed on the certificate of title under subsection (2) of this section that the vessel has been decontaminated and released for reuse.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1016.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.370 - Five business-day notice—Vessel disposition or filing of report of sale.

RCW 88.02.370
Five business-day notice—Vessel disposition or filing of report of sale.
(1) A vessel owner shall notify the department in writing within five business days after a vessel is or has been:
(a) Sold;
(b) Given as a gift to another person;
(c) Traded, either privately or to a vessel dealer;
(d) Donated to charity;
(e) Turned over to an insurance company or wrecking yard; or
(f) Disposed of.
(2) A report of sale is properly filed if it is received by the department within five business days after the date of sale or transfer and it includes:
(a) The date of sale or transfer;
(b) The owner's name and address;
(c) The name and address of the person acquiring the vessel;
(d) The vessel hull identification number and vessel registration number; and
(e) A date stamp by the department showing it was received on or before the fifth business day after the date of sale or transfer.
(3) The department shall:
(a) Provide or approve reports of sale forms;
(b) Provide a system enabling a vessel owner to submit reports of sale electronically;
(c) Immediately update the department's vessel record when a report of sale has been filed;
(d) Provide instructions on release of interest forms that allow the seller of a vessel to release their interest in a vessel at the same time a financial institution, as defined in RCW 30A.22.040, releases its lien on the vessel; and
(e) Send a report to the department of revenue that lists vessels for which a report of sale has been received but no transfer of ownership has taken place. The department shall send the report once each quarter.
[ 2015 c 148 § 1; 2010 c 161 § 1014.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 148: "This act takes effect January 1, 2017." [ 2015 c 148 § 2.]
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.375 - Ten-day notice—Owner name or address change or destruction, loss, etc. of vessel or registration certificate.

RCW 88.02.375
Ten-day notice—Owner name or address change or destruction, loss, etc. of vessel or registration certificate.
A vessel owner shall notify the department within ten days of any of the following:
(1) A change of name or address of the owner, as provided in RCW 46.08.195;
(2) Destruction, loss, abandonment, theft, or recovery of the vessel; or
(3) Loss or destruction of a valid registration certificate issued for the vessel.
[ 2017 c 147 § 11; 2010 c 161 § 1013.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.380 - Penalties—Disposition of moneys collected—Enforcement authority.

RCW 88.02.380
Penalties—Disposition of moneys collected—Enforcement authority.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, and, in part, in order to prevent the future potential dereliction or abandonment of a vessel, a violation of this chapter and the rules adopted by the department is a class 2 civil infraction.
(2) A civil infraction issued under this chapter must be processed under chapter 7.80 RCW.
(3) After the subtraction of court costs and administrative collection fees, moneys collected under this section must be credited to the ticketing jurisdiction and used only for the support of the enforcement agency, department, division, or program that issued the violation.
(4) All law enforcement officers may enforce this chapter and the rules adopted by the department within their respective jurisdictions. A city, town, or county may contract with a fire protection district for enforcement of this chapter, and fire protection districts may engage in enforcement activities.
(5) In order to prevent the future potential dereliction or abandonment of a vessel, derelict vessel removal program staff of the department of natural resources have authority to issue tickets by mail for the purpose of enforcing vessel registration requirements.
[ 2020 c 324 § 5; 2013 c 291 § 29; 2010 c 161 § 1006; 2006 c 29 § 3; 1993 c 244 § 4; 1987 c 149 § 13; 1984 c 183 § 2; 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 50; 1983 c 7 § 22. Formerly RCW 88.02.110.]
NOTES:
Findings—2020 c 324: See note following RCW 79.100.160.
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
Effective date—1987 c 149: See note following RCW 88.02.710.
Construction—Severability—Effective dates—1983 2nd ex.s. c 3: See notes following RCW 82.04.255.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.390 - Carbon monoxide warning sticker—Display required.

RCW 88.02.390
Carbon monoxide warning sticker—Display required.
(1) The department shall:
(a) Develop and approve a carbon monoxide warning sticker;
(b) Approve a carbon monoxide warning sticker that has been approved by the United States coast guard for similar uses in other states;
(c) Provide the carbon monoxide warning sticker when an application for a certificate of title is made and the ownership of the vessel is transferred between natural persons; and
(d) Notify the new vessel owner described in (c) of this subsection that the carbon monoxide sticker must be affixed to the vessel as described in subsection (2) of this section.
(2) A new or used motor-driven vessel, as defined in RCW 79A.60.010, other than a personal watercraft, as defined in RCW 79A.60.010, sold within this state must display a carbon monoxide warning sticker as provided in subsection (1) of this section.
(3) A vessel dealer shall ensure that a carbon monoxide warning sticker has been affixed to any vessel sold by the dealer before completing the sale.
(4) A carbon monoxide warning sticker already developed by a vessel manufacturer satisfies the requirements of this section if it has been approved by the department.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1024; 2006 c 140 § 2. Formerly RCW 88.02.250.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: RCW 88.02.250 was directed to be recodified under the subchapter heading "registration certificates" in chapter 88.02 RCW pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1233, but recodification under the subchapter heading "general provisions" in chapter 88.02 RCW appears to be more appropriate.
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective date—2006 c 140 §§ 2 and 3: "Sections 2 and 3 of this act take effect January 1, 2007." [ 2006 c 140 § 6.]
Short title—2006 c 140: See note following RCW 79A.60.660.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.400 - Evasive registration and excise tax evasion—Penalty.

RCW 88.02.400
Evasive registration and excise tax evasion—Penalty.
(1) It is a gross misdemeanor punishable as provided under chapter 9A.20 RCW for any person owning a vessel subject to taxation under chapter 82.49 RCW to:
(a) Register a vessel in another state to avoid Washington state vessel excise tax required under chapter 82.49 RCW; or
(b) Obtain a vessel dealer's license for the purpose of evading excise tax on vessels under chapter 82.49 RCW.
(2) For a second or subsequent offense, the person convicted is also subject to a fine equal to four times the amount of avoided taxes and fees, which may not be suspended, except as provided in RCW 10.05.180.
(3) Excise taxes owed and fines assessed must be deposited in the manner provided under RCW 46.16A.030(6).
[ 2019 c 459 § 5; 2019 c 423 § 205; 2010 c 161 § 1007; 2003 c 53 § 414; 2000 c 229 § 6; 1999 c 277 § 10; 1996 c 184 § 4; 1993 c 238 § 4; 1987 c 149 § 7. Formerly RCW 88.02.118.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2019 c 423 § 205 and by 2019 c 459 § 5, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Finding—Intent—2019 c 459: See note following RCW 10.05.180.
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2019 c 423: See notes following RCW 82.08.0273.
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective date—2000 c 229: See note following RCW 46.16A.030.
Effective date—1996 c 184: See note following RCW 46.16A.030.
Effective date—1987 c 149: See note following RCW 88.02.710.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.410 - Department and state immune from suit for administration of chapter.

RCW 88.02.410
Department and state immune from suit for administration of chapter.
A suit or action may not be commenced or prosecuted against the department or the state of Washington by reason of any act done or omitted to be done in the administration of the duties and responsibilities imposed upon the department under this chapter.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1008; 1985 c 258 § 11. Formerly RCW 88.02.200.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective date—1985 c 258: See note following RCW 88.02.520.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.430 - Disclosure of vessel owner records.

RCW 88.02.430
Disclosure of vessel owner records.
The disclosure of vessel owner records by the department of licensing is governed under RCW 46.12.630, 46.12.635, and 46.12.640.
[ 2016 c 80 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.500 - Certificate of title system—Intent.

RCW 88.02.500
Certificate of title system—Intent.
It is the intention of the legislature:
(1) To establish a system of certificates of title for vessels similar to that in existence for motor vehicles under chapter 46.12 RCW;
(2) That certificates of title become sufficient evidence of ownership of the vessel it describes so that persons may rely upon that certificate; and
(3) That security interest in vessels be perfected solely by notation of a secured party upon the certificate of title.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1009; 1985 c 258 § 1. Formerly RCW 88.02.120.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective date—1985 c 258: See note following RCW 88.02.520.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.510 - Application—When, by whom.

RCW 88.02.510
Application—When, by whom.
(1) An application for a certificate of title must be made at the same time when a vessel is registered for the first time as required under this chapter.
(2) A person who purchases or otherwise obtains majority ownership of any vessel subject to this chapter shall, within fifteen days of purchase or obtainment, apply for a new certificate of title that shows the vessel's change of ownership.
(3) This section does not apply to a vessel that has a valid marine document as a vessel of the United States.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1011.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.515 - Application—Form and contents.

RCW 88.02.515
Application—Form and contents.
(1) The application for a certificate of title of a vessel must be made by the owner or the owner's representative to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director on a form furnished or approved by the department and must contain:
(a) A description of the vessel, including make, model, hull identification number, and type of body;
(b) The name and address of the person who is to be the registered owner of the vessel and, if the vessel is subject to a security interest, the name and address of the secured party; and
(c) Other information the department may require.
(2) The application for a certificate of title must be signed by the person applying to be the registered owner and be sworn to by that person under penalty of the perjury laws of this state that:
(a) The applicant is the owner or an authorized agent of the owner of the vessel; and
(b) The vessel is free of any claim of lien, mortgage, conditional sale, or other security interest of any person except the person or persons on the application as secured parties.
(3) The application for a certificate of title must be accompanied by:
(a) A draft, money order, certified bank check, or cash for all fees and taxes due for the application for the certificate of title; and
(b) The most recent certificate of title or other satisfactory evidence of ownership.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1012; 1985 c 258 § 6. Formerly RCW 88.02.180.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective date—1985 c 258: See note following RCW 88.02.520.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.520 - Security interests.

RCW 88.02.520
Security interests.
(1) Security interests in vessels subject to the requirements of this chapter must be perfected only by indication upon the vessel's certificate of title. The provisions of chapters 46.12 and * 46.16 RCW relating to vehicle registration certificates, certificates of title, certificate issuance, ownership transfer, and perfection of security interests, and other provisions that may be applied to vessels subject to this chapter, may be so applied by rule of the department if they are not inconsistent with this chapter.
(2) Security interests may be released or acted upon as provided by the law under which they arose or were perfected. A new security interest or renewal or extension of an existing security interest is not affected except as provided under the terms of this chapter and **RCW 46.12.095.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1010; 1996 c 315 § 5; 1991 c 339 § 31; 1985 c 258 § 4; 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 46. Formerly RCW 88.02.070.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: *(1) Although directed to be recodified within chapter 46.16 RCW pursuant to chapter 161, Laws of 2010, a majority of chapter 46.16 RCW was recodified under chapter 46.16A RCW pursuant to RCW 1.08.015 (2)(k) and (3).
**(2) RCW 46.12.095 was repealed by 2010 c 161 § 325, effective July 1, 2011. For later enactment, see RCW 46.12.675 (1) through (3).
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective dates—1996 c 315 §§ 1, 4, 5: See note following RCW 46.01.140.
Effective date—1985 c 258: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect June 30, 1985." [ 1985 c 258 § 13.]
Construction—Severability—Effective dates—1983 2nd ex.s. c 3: See notes following RCW 82.04.255.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.530 - Duplicate certificates of title.

RCW 88.02.530
Duplicate certificates of title.
(1) A legal owner or the legal owner's authorized representative shall promptly apply for a duplicate certificate of title if a certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, or becomes illegible. The application for a duplicate certificate of title must:
(a) Include information required by the department;
(b) Be accompanied by an affidavit of loss or destruction;
(c) Be accompanied by the fee required in *RCW 88.02.640(1)(k).
(2) The duplicate certificate of title must contain the word "duplicate." It must be mailed to the first priority secured party named in it or, if none, to the registered owner.
(3) A person recovering a certificate of title for which a duplicate has been issued shall promptly return the certificate of title that has been recovered to the department.
[ 2011 c 171 § 127; 2010 c 161 § 1015; 1997 c 241 § 12; 1986 c 71 § 1. Formerly RCW 88.02.075.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to RCW 88.02.640(1)(k) appears to be erroneous. RCW 88.02.640(1)(d) is the appropriate reference.
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.540 - Quick title—Application requirements—Subagents.

RCW 88.02.540
Quick title—Application requirements—Subagents.
(1) The application for a quick title of a vessel must be made by the owner or the owner's representative to the department, participating county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director on a form furnished or approved by the department and must contain:
(a) A description of the vessel, including make, model, hull identification number, series, and body;
(b) The name and address of the person who is to be the registered owner of the vessel and, if the vessel is subject to a security interest, the name and address of the secured party; and
(c) Other information as may be required by the department.
(2) The application for a quick title must be signed by the person applying to be the registered owner and be sworn to by that person in the manner described under chapter 5.50 RCW. The department must keep a copy of the application.
(3) The application for a quick title must be accompanied by:
(a) All fees and taxes due for an application for a certificate of title, including a quick title service fee under RCW 88.02.640(1); and
(b) The most recent certificate of title or other satisfactory evidence of ownership.
(4) All applications for quick title must meet the requirements established by the department.
(5) For the purposes of this section, "quick title" means a certificate of title printed at the time of application.
(6) A subagent may process a quick title under this section only after (a) the department has instituted a process in which blank certificates of title can be inventoried; (b) the county auditor of the county in which the subagent is located has processed quick titles for a minimum of six months; and (c) the county auditor approves a request from a subagent in its county to process quick titles.
[ 2019 c 232 § 27; 2011 c 326 § 4.]
NOTES:
Application—Effective date—2011 c 326: See notes following RCW 46.12.555.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.550 - Registration and display of registration number and decal required—Exemptions.

RCW 88.02.550
Registration and display of registration number and decal required—Exemptions.
(1) Except as provided in this chapter, a person may not own or operate any vessel, including a rented vessel, on the waters of this state unless the vessel has been registered and displays a registration number and a valid decal in accordance with this chapter. A vessel that has or is required to have a valid marine document as a vessel of the United States is only required to display a valid decal.
(2) A vessel numbered in this state under the federal boat safety act of 1971 (85 Stat. 213, 46 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.) is not required to be registered under this chapter until the certificate of number issued for the vessel under the federal boat safety act expires. When registering under this chapter, this type of vessel is subject to the amount of excise tax due under chapter 82.49 RCW that would have been due under chapter 82.49 RCW if the vessel had been registered at the time otherwise required under this chapter.
[ 2013 c 291 § 31; 2010 c 161 § 1017; 2006 c 29 § 1; 1985 c 267 § 1; 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 47; 1983 c 7 § 15. Formerly RCW 88.02.020.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Construction—Severability—Effective dates—1983 2nd ex.s. c 3: See notes following RCW 82.04.255.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.580 - Voluntary donations—Maritime historic restoration and preservation.

RCW 88.02.580
Voluntary donations—Maritime historic restoration and preservation.
The department shall provide an opportunity for each person registering a vessel under this chapter to make a voluntary donation to support the maritime historic restoration and preservation activities of the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport and the Steamer Virginia V Foundation. All voluntary donations collected under this section must be deposited in the maritime historic restoration and preservation account created under RCW 88.02.660.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1023; 1996 c 3 § 1. Formerly RCW 88.02.052.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.590 - Duplicate registration certificates.

RCW 88.02.590
Duplicate registration certificates.
(1) A registered owner or the registered owner's authorized representative shall promptly apply for a duplicate registration certificate when a registration certificate is lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, or becomes illegible. The application for a duplicate registration certificate must:
(a) Be accompanied by an affidavit of loss or destruction;
(b) Include information required by the department; and
(c) Be accompanied by the fee required in *RCW 88.02.640(1)(d), in addition to any other fees or taxes required for the transaction.
(2) A person recovering a registration certificate for which a duplicate has been issued shall promptly return the registration certificate that has been recovered to the department.
[ 2011 c 171 § 130; 2010 c 161 § 1021.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 88.02.640 was amended by 2012 c 74 § 16, changing subsection (1)(d) to subsection (1)(e).
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.592 - Registration certificates—Manual removal of registrant's address.

RCW 88.02.592
Registration certificates—Manual removal of registrant's address.
Beginning January 1, 2023, paper issued registration certificates for vessels must be printed to allow for the manual removal of a registrant's address, by the named registered owner, without compromising any required information on the certificate.
[ 2022 c 36 § 3.]
NOTES:
Finding—2022 c 36: See note following RCW 46.16A.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.595 - Replacement decals.

RCW 88.02.595
Replacement decals.
(1) A registered owner or the registered owner's authorized representative shall promptly apply for a pair of replacement decals when the decals are lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, or become illegible. The application for replacement decals must:
(a) Be accompanied by an affidavit of loss or destruction;
(b) Include information required by the department;
(c) Be accompanied by the fee required in *RCW 88.02.640(1)(j), in addition to any other fees or taxes required for the transaction.
(2) A person recovering decals for which a replacement has been issued shall promptly return the decals that have been recovered to the department.
[ 2011 c 171 § 131; 2010 c 161 § 1022.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 88.02.640 was amended by 2012 c 74 § 16, changing subsection (1)(j) to subsection (1)(k).
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements › Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration. › 88.02.600 - Carbon monoxide poisoning informational brochure.

RCW 88.02.600
Carbon monoxide poisoning informational brochure.
The department shall include an informational brochure about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and vessels and the warning stickers required under RCW 88.02.390 as part of the registration materials mailed by the department for two consecutive years for registrations that are due or become due on or after January 1, 2007, upon recommendation by the director. The materials must instruct the vessel owner to affix the stickers as required under RCW 88.02.390.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1025; 2006 c 140 § 3. Formerly RCW 88.02.260.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective date—2006 c 140 §§ 2 and 3: See note following RCW 88.02.390.
Short title—2006 c 140: See note following RCW 79A.60.660.