PDFWAC 296-115-120
Annual fee schedule.
The following fees must be paid by, or on behalf of, the owner or user of the vessel(s).
Effective June 1, 2023
(1) The annual certification fee for passenger vessels or barges is $300 plus $2.40 per ton for each vessel.
(2) The fee for an operator's license for passenger vessels or barges is $60 for the first year; this covers application and test costs. The renewal fee is $30 annually.
(3) Additional inspection service when required is at the rate of $30 per hour, plus travel and per diem.
Effective June 1, 2025
(1) The annual certification fee for passenger vessels or barges is $350 plus $2.80 per ton for each vessel.
(2) The fee for an operator's license for passenger vessels or barges is $70 for the first year; this covers application and test costs. The renewal fee is $35 annually.
(3) Additional inspection service when required is at the rate of $35 per hour, plus travel and per diem.
Effective June 1, 2027
(1) The annual certification fee for passenger vessels or barges is $400 plus $3.20 per ton for each vessel.
(2) The fee for an operator's license for passenger vessels or barges is $80 for the first year; this covers application and test costs. The renewal fee is $40 annually.
(3) Additional inspection service when required is at the rate of $40 per hour, plus travel and per diem.
Effective June 1, 2029
(1) The annual certification fee for passenger vessels or barges is $450 plus $3.60 per ton for each vessel.
(2) The fee for an operator's license for passenger vessels or barges is $90 for the first year; this covers application and test costs. The renewal fee is $45 annually.
(3) Additional inspection service when required is at the rate of $45 per hour, plus travel and per diem.
Effective June 1, 2031
(1) The annual certification fee for passenger vessels or barges is $500 plus $4 per ton for each vessel.
(2) The fee for an operator's license for passenger vessels or barges is $100 for the first year; this covers application and test costs. The renewal fee is $50 annually.
(3) Additional inspection service when required is at the rate of $50 per hour, plus travel and per diem.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, 88.04.005(3), and 88.04.330. WSR 23-09-054, § 296-115-120, filed 4/18/23, effective 5/22/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, 49.17.210, and 88.04.005. WSR 08-20-123, § 296-115-120, filed 10/1/08, effective 11/1/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 89-21-018 (Order 89-10), § 296-115-120, filed 10/10/89, effective 11/24/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, chapters 42.30 and 43.22 RCW. WSR 80-17-014 (Order 80-20), § 296-115-120, filed 11/13/80.]