RCW 79A.60.050
Homicide by watercraft—Penalty.
(1) When the death of any person ensues within three years as a proximate result of injury proximately caused by the operating of any vessel by any person, the operator is guilty of homicide by watercraft if he or she was operating the vessel:
(a) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as defined by RCW 79A.60.040;
(b) In a reckless manner; or
(c) With disregard for the safety of others.
(2) When the death is caused by a skier towed by a vessel, the operator of the vessel is not guilty of homicide by watercraft.
(3) A violation of this section is punishable as a class A felony according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
[ 2000 c 11 § 94; 1998 c 219 § 1. Formerly RCW 88.12.029.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands
Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.
79A.60.030 - Operation of vessel in a negligent manner—Penalty.
79A.60.045 - Vessel impoundment—Procedure—Forfeiture.
79A.60.050 - Homicide by watercraft—Penalty.
79A.60.060 - Assault by watercraft—Penalty.
79A.60.080 - Failure to stop for law enforcement officer.
79A.60.090 - Eluding a law enforcement vessel.
79A.60.100 - Enforcement—Chapter to supplement federal law.
79A.60.110 - Equipment standards—Rules—Penalty.
79A.60.120 - Tampering with vessel lights or signals—Exhibiting false lights or signals—Penalty.
79A.60.130 - Muffler or underwater exhaust system required—Exemptions—Enforcement—Penalty.
79A.60.140 - Personal flotation devices—Inspection and approval—Rules.
79A.60.160 - Personal flotation devices required—Penalty.
79A.60.170 - Water skiing safety—Requirements.
79A.60.180 - Loading or powering vessel beyond safe operating ability—Penalties.
79A.60.190 - Operation of personal watercraft—Prohibited activities—Penalties.
79A.60.210 - Casualty and accident reports—Confidentiality—Use as evidence.
79A.60.220 - Boating accident reports by local government agencies—Investigation—Report of coroner.
79A.60.230 - Vessels adrift—Owner to be notified.
79A.60.240 - Notice—Contents—Service.
79A.60.250 - Posting of notice.
79A.60.260 - Compensation—Liability on failure to give notice.
79A.60.270 - Disputed claims—Trial—Bond.
79A.60.280 - Liability for excessive or negligent use.
79A.60.290 - Unclaimed vessel—Procedure.
79A.60.300 - Vessels secured pursuant to chapter 79A.65 RCW.
79A.60.400 - Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Purpose.
79A.60.430 - Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Safety requirements.
79A.60.460 - Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Rights-of-way.
79A.60.495 - Designation as whitewater river—Rules—Schedule of fines.
79A.60.498 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
79A.60.500 - Uniform waterway marking system.
79A.60.520 - Identification and designation of polluted and environmentally sensitive areas.
79A.60.560 - Boater environmental education program.
79A.60.570 - Grants for environmental education or boat waste management planning.
79A.60.580 - Review of programs by commission.
79A.60.590 - Allocation of funds.
79A.60.595 - Commission to adopt rules.
79A.60.600 - Liquid petroleum gas leak warning devices—Findings.
79A.60.610 - Recreational boating fire prevention education program.
79A.60.620 - Small spill prevention education program.
79A.60.630 - Boating safety education—Commission's duties—Fee—Report to the legislature.
79A.60.640 - Requirements to operate motor-driven boats/vessels—Exemptions—Penalty.
79A.60.650 - Boating safety education certification account.
79A.60.670 - Boating activities program—Boating activities advisory committee—Adoption of rules.
79A.60.680 - Study of boater needs—Funding recommendations.
79A.60.690 - Boating activities account.
79A.60.700 - Refusal to submit to certain tests—Not admissible as evidence—Penalty.
79A.60.710 - Vessels for hire—Requirements—Application of section—Penalty.