Section 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 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.