Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 88. NAVIGATION AND HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS |
Chapter 88.04. Charter boat safety act. |
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.