RCW 88.04.005 — Purposes.
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.
[ 1999 c 111 s 1; 1989 c 295 s 1.]