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Chapter 79.100 RCW

DERELICT VESSELS

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RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 79.100.005Findings.
HTMLPDF 79.100.010Definitions.
HTMLPDF 79.100.020Chapter not exclusive remedy.
HTMLPDF 79.100.030Authority of authorized public entity—Owner retains primary responsibility—Limitation on civil liability.
HTMLPDF 79.100.040Obtaining custody of vessel.
HTMLPDF 79.100.050Use or disposal of vessel.
HTMLPDF 79.100.060Reimbursement for costs.
HTMLPDF 79.100.070Contract with private company/individual.
HTMLPDF 79.100.080Chapter not exclusive.
HTMLPDF 79.100.100Derelict vessel removal account.
HTMLPDF 79.100.110Vessel abandoned or derelict upon aquatic lands—Causing a vessel to block a navigational channel—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 79.100.120Contesting an authorized public entity's decision to take temporary custody or possession of a vessel—Contesting the amount of reimbursement.
HTMLPDF 79.100.130Private moorage facility owner may contract with a local government—Contract requirements.
HTMLPDF 79.100.140Authority to board a vessel—Administrative search warrant.
HTMLPDF 79.100.150Transfer of certain vessels—Vessel inspection—Secondary liability.
HTMLPDF 79.100.160Voluntary vessel turn-in program.
HTMLPDF 79.100.170Transfer of ownership of certain vessels—Marine insurance policy.
HTMLPDF 79.100.180Derelict vessel removal fee.
HTMLPDF 79.100.901Effective date—2002 c 286.