(1) It is unlawful for any vessel required to have financial responsibility under this chapter to enter or operate on Washington waters without meeting the requirements of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, except when necessary to avoid injury to the vessel's crew or passengers. Any vessel owner or operator that does not meet the financial responsibility requirements of this chapter and any rules prescribed thereunder or the federal oil pollution act of 1990 shall be reported by the department to the United States coast guard.

     (2) The department shall enforce section 1016 of the federal oil pollution act of 1990 as authorized by section 1019 of the federal act.

[2003 c 56 § 4; 2000 c 69 § 33; 1992 c 73 § 14; 1991 c 200 § 706; 1989 1st ex.s. c 2 § 5.]

NOTES:

     Finding -- Intent -- 2003 c 56: See note following RCW 88.40.011.

     Effective dates -- Severability -- 1992 c 73: See RCW 82.23B.902 and 90.56.905.

     Effective dates -- Severability -- 1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901 and 90.56.904.