RCW 79A.60.460: Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers

79A.60.450 << 79A.60.460 >> 79A.60.470

PDFRCW 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 s 29; 1986 c 217 s 4. Formerly RCW 88.12.260 and 91.14.030.]

NOTES:

Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.