RCW 88.02.380
Penalties—Disposition of moneys collected—Enforcement authority.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, and, in part, in order to prevent the future potential dereliction or abandonment of a vessel, a violation of this chapter and the rules adopted by the department is a class 2 civil infraction.
(2) A civil infraction issued under this chapter must be processed under chapter 7.80 RCW.
(3) After the subtraction of court costs and administrative collection fees, moneys collected under this section must be credited to the ticketing jurisdiction and used only for the support of the enforcement agency, department, division, or program that issued the violation.
(4) All law enforcement officers may enforce this chapter and the rules adopted by the department within their respective jurisdictions. A city, town, or county may contract with a fire protection district for enforcement of this chapter, and fire protection districts may engage in enforcement activities.
(5) In order to prevent the future potential dereliction or abandonment of a vessel, derelict vessel removal program staff of the department of natural resources have authority to issue tickets by mail for the purpose of enforcing vessel registration requirements.
[ 2020 c 324 § 5; 2013 c 291 § 29; 2010 c 161 § 1006; 2006 c 29 § 3; 1993 c 244 § 4; 1987 c 149 § 13; 1984 c 183 § 2; 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 50; 1983 c 7 § 22. Formerly RCW 88.02.110.]
NOTES:
Findings—2020 c 324: See note following RCW 79.100.160.
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
Effective date—1987 c 149: See note following RCW 88.02.710.
Construction—Severability—Effective dates—1983 2nd ex.s. c 3: See notes following RCW 82.04.255.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 88 - Navigation and Harbor Improvements
Chapter 88.02 - Vessel Registration.
88.02.320 - Department—Powers and duties.
88.02.330 - Confidential vessel registrations—Rules.
88.02.340 - Inspection of registration certificates, out-of-state vessels.
88.02.350 - Refunds, overpayments, and underpayments—Penalty for false statement.
88.02.360 - Contaminated vessels.
88.02.370 - Five business-day notice—Vessel disposition or filing of report of sale.
88.02.380 - Penalties—Disposition of moneys collected—Enforcement authority.
88.02.390 - Carbon monoxide warning sticker—Display required.
88.02.400 - Evasive registration and excise tax evasion—Penalty.
88.02.410 - Department and state immune from suit for administration of chapter.
88.02.420 - Moorage providers—Long-term moorage—Required information.
88.02.430 - Disclosure of vessel owner records.
88.02.500 - Certificate of title system—Intent.
88.02.510 - Application—When, by whom.
88.02.515 - Application—Form and contents.
88.02.520 - Security interests.
88.02.530 - Duplicate certificates of title.
88.02.540 - Quick title—Application requirements—Subagents.
88.02.550 - Registration and display of registration number and decal required—Exemptions.
88.02.580 - Voluntary donations—Maritime historic restoration and preservation.
88.02.590 - Duplicate registration certificates.
88.02.592 - Registration certificates—Manual removal of registrant's address.
88.02.595 - Replacement decals.
88.02.600 - Carbon monoxide poisoning informational brochure.
88.02.610 - Vessel visitor permit.
88.02.620 - Nonresident vessel permit.
88.02.640 - Fees by type—Disposition, distribution.
88.02.660 - Maritime historic restoration and preservation account.
88.02.710 - Requirements—Surety bond—Fees.
88.02.730 - Business address—Office—Identification of business.
88.02.740 - Vessel dealer license required—Penalty.
88.02.750 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of vessel dealer license—Penalties—Subterfuge.
88.02.770 - Receipt of cash or negotiable instrument before delivery of vessel—Trust account.
88.02.780 - Records of the purchase and sale of vessels.
88.02.790 - Vessel dealer display decals—Use.
88.02.795 - Additional penalties for unauthorized or personal use of dealer display decals.