Chapter 88.02 RCW
VESSEL REGISTRATION

(Formerly Watercraft registration)

RCW SECTIONS

88.02.010Definitions.
88.02.020Registration and display of registration number and decal prerequisite to ownership or operation of vessel -- Exceptions -- Penalty.
88.02.023Vessel dealer display decals -- Use.
88.02.025Registration of vessels numbered under the federal boat safety act.
88.02.028Registration of rented vessels -- Dealer's vessels -- Dealer registration numbers not transferable.
88.02.030Exceptions from vessel registration -- Use of excess document identification fee for boating safety programs -- Rules.
88.02.035Confidential vessel registration, law enforcement purposes.
88.02.040Issuance of registrations -- Agents -- Deposit of fees in general fund -- Allocation for boating safety and education, law enforcement, and derelict vessel removal and disposal.
88.02.045Allocation of funds under RCW 88.02.040 to counties -- Deposit to account for boating safety programs.
88.02.050Application -- Registration fee and excise tax -- Registration number and decal -- Registration periods -- Renewals -- Marine oil refuse dump and holding tank information -- Transfer of registrations.
88.02.052Voluntary donations in conjunction with registration -- Maritime historic restoration and preservation.
88.02.053Maritime historic restoration and preservation account.
88.02.055Refund, collection of erroneous amounts -- Penalty for false statement.
88.02.060Registration of dealers -- Surety bond -- Fees.
88.02.070Certificates of title.
88.02.075Duplicate certificates -- Replacement decals -- Surrender of original certificate or decal.
88.02.078Vessel dealer business address -- Office -- Identification of business.
88.02.090Inspection of registration -- Violation of chapter -- Penalty.
88.02.100Rule-making authority.
88.02.110Penalties -- Disposition of moneys collected -- Enforcement authority.
88.02.112Registration certificate required -- Penalty.
88.02.115Additional penalties for unauthorized or personal use of dealer display decals.
88.02.118Evasive registration -- Penalty.
88.02.120Title certificate system -- Legislative intent -- Authority for rules and procedures to establish system.
88.02.125Evidence of ownership by vessel dealers -- Sales of consigned vessels -- Assignment and warranty of certificates of ownership.
88.02.130Class A title certificates.
88.02.140Issuance of class A title certificates -- Required evidence.
88.02.150Issuance of class A title certificates -- Limitation.
88.02.160Class B title certificates.
88.02.170Class A and class B title certificates to have apparent distinctions -- Class B certificate to bear legend.
88.02.180Application for title certificate -- Oath by owner.
88.02.184Issuance of temporary permits by registered vessel dealers -- Fee.
88.02.188Denial, suspension, or revocation of vessel dealer registration -- Penalties.
88.02.189Vessel registration or vessel dealer registration suspension -- Noncompliance with support order -- Reissuance.
88.02.190Inspection of vessels.
88.02.200Department and state immune from suit for administration of chapter.
88.02.210Records of the purchase and sale of vessels.
88.02.220Receipt of cash or negotiable instrument before delivery of vessel -- Trust account.
88.02.230Exemption from vessel dealer requirements.
88.02.235Denial of license.
88.02.250Carbon monoxide warning sticker -- Display required.
88.02.260Carbon monoxide poisoning informational brochure.
88.02.270Derelict vessel removal surcharge.

NOTES:

Boat trailer fee: RCW 46.16.670.

Leases: Chapter 62A.2A RCW.