RCW 88.04.005: Purposes.

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PDFRCW 88.04.005

Purposes.

The purposes of this chapter are as follows:

(1) Regulate charter boats for the carrying of more than six passengers, which are operated on state waters and which are not regulated by the United States coast guard;

(2) Protect the safety and health of employees, passengers, and persons utilizing charter boats;

(3) Authorize the department of labor and industries to adopt rules regulating the use of charter boats operating on state waters and to issue licenses; and

(4) Provide penalties for violations of this chapter.

[ 1999 c 111 § 1; 1989 c 295 § 1.]