11 chapters · 172 sections in this title.
RCW 88.04.005 Purposes.
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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 p…
RCW 88.04.015 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Department" means the department of labor and industries. (2) "Carrying passengers or cargo" means the transporting of any person or persons or cargo on a vessel for…
RCW 88.04.025 Operating on state waters—Conditions.
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A person shall not rent, lease, or hire out a charter boat, nor carry, advertise for the carrying of, nor arrange for the carrying of, more than six passengers on a vessel for a fee or other consideration on state waters unless each of the following conditions is satisfied: (1)(a…
RCW 88.04.035 Inspection of charter boats—Certificate of inspection.
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The department shall inspect or provide for the inspection of every charter boat once every twelve months with the vessel in the water to determine if the vessel and its equipment comply with the rules promulgated by the department and with the applicable state and federal laws a…