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Chapter 79A.60 RCW

REGULATION OF RECREATIONAL VESSELS

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HTMLPDF 79A.60.010Definitions.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.020Violations of chapter punishable as misdemeanor—Circumstances—Violations designated as civil infractions.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.030Operation of vessel in a negligent manner—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.040Operation of vessel in a reckless manner—Operation of a vessel under the influence of intoxicating liquor, cannabis, or any drug—Consent to breath or blood test—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.045Vessel impoundment—Procedure—Forfeiture.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.050Homicide by watercraft—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.060Assault by watercraft—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.080Failure to stop for law enforcement officer.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.090Eluding a law enforcement vessel.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.100Enforcement—Chapter to supplement federal law.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.110Equipment standards—Rules—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.120Tampering with vessel lights or signals—Exhibiting false lights or signals—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.130Muffler or underwater exhaust system required—Exemptions—Enforcement—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.140Personal flotation devices—Inspection and approval—Rules.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.150Failure of vessel to contain safety equipment—Owner/operator may be cited for applicable infraction or crime.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.160Personal flotation devices required—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.170Water skiing safety—Requirements.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.180Loading or powering vessel beyond safe operating ability—Penalties.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.190Operation of personal watercraft—Prohibited activities—Penalties.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.200Duty of operator involved in collision, accident, or other casualty—Immunity from liability of persons rendering assistance—Penalties.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.210Casualty and accident reports—Confidentiality—Use as evidence.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.220Boating accident reports by local government agencies—Investigation—Report of coroner.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.230Vessels adrift—Owner to be notified.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.240Notice—Contents—Service.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.250Posting of notice.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.260Compensation—Liability on failure to give notice.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.270Disputed claims—Trial—Bond.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.280Liability for excessive or negligent use.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.290Unclaimed vessel—Procedure.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.300Vessels secured pursuant to chapter 79A.65 RCW.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.400Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Purpose.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.410Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Whitewater river outfitter's license required.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.420Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Conduct constituting misdemeanor.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.430Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Safety requirements.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.440Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Operation of vessel—Exemptions.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.450Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Use of alcohol prohibited—Vessel to be accompanied by vessel with licensed outfitter.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.460Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Rights-of-way.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.470Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Designation of whitewater river sections.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.480Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Whitewater river outfitter's license—Application—Fees—Insurance—Penalties—State immune from civil actions arising from licensure.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.485Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Rules to implement RCW 79A.60.480—Fees.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.490Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—License sanction for certain convictions.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.495Designation as whitewater river—Rules—Schedule of fines.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.498Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.500Uniform waterway marking system.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.510Findings—Sewage disposal initiative established—Boater environmental education—Waterway access facilities.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.520Identification and designation of polluted and environmentally sensitive areas.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.530Designation of marinas, boat launches, or boater destinations for installation of sewage pumpout or dump units.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.540Contracts for financial assistance—Ownership of sewage pumpout or dump unit—Ongoing costs.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.550Development by department of ecology of design, installation, and operation of sewage pumpout and dump units—Rules.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.560Boater environmental education program.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.570Grants for environmental education or boat waste management planning.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.580Review of programs by commission.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.590Allocation of funds.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.595Commission to adopt rules.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.600Liquid petroleum gas leak warning devices—Findings.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.610Recreational boating fire prevention education program.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.620Small spill prevention education program.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.630Boating safety education—Commission's duties—Fee—Report to the legislature.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.640Requirements to operate motor-driven boats/vessels—Exemptions—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.650Boating safety education certification account.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.660Operating motor-driven boat or vessel for teak surfing, platform dragging, bodysurfing—Prohibition—Exceptions—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.670Boating activities program—Boating activities advisory committee—Adoption of rules.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.680Study of boater needs—Funding recommendations.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.690Boating activities account.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.700Refusal to submit to certain tests—Not admissible as evidence—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 79A.60.710Vessels for hire—Requirements—Application of section—Penalty.