79A.60.560 – Boater environmental education program.
RCW 79A.60.560 Boater environmental education program. The commission shall undertake a statewide boater environmental education program concerning the effects of boat wastes. The boater environmental education program shall provide informational materials on proper boat waste disposal methods, environmentally safe boat maintenance practices, locations of sewage pumpout and dump units, and boat oil recycling facilities. [ […]
79A.60.570 – Grants for environmental education or boat waste management planning.
RCW 79A.60.570 Grants for environmental education or boat waste management planning. The commission shall award grants to local government entities for boater environmental education or boat waste management planning. Grants shall be allocated according to criteria developed by the commission. [ 1989 c 393 § 8. Formerly RCW 88.12.355, 88.12.430, and 88.36.080.]
79A.60.495 – Designation as whitewater river—Rules—Schedule of fines.
RCW 79A.60.495 Designation as whitewater river—Rules—Schedule of fines. The commission shall adopt rules that designate as whitewater rivers all sections of rivers with at least one class III rapid or greater, as described in the American Whitewater Affiliation’s whitewater safety code. The commission is authorized to consider the imposition of a schedule of fines for […]
79A.60.498 – Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
RCW 79A.60.498 Uniform regulation of business and professions act. The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter. [ 2002 c 86 § 329.] NOTES: Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340. Part headings […]
79A.60.500 – Uniform waterway marking system.
RCW 79A.60.500 Uniform waterway marking system. The parks and recreation commission is hereby directed to develop and adopt rules establishing a uniform waterway marking system for waters of the state not serviced by such a marking system administered by the federal government. Such system shall be designed to provide for standardized waterway marking buoys, floats, […]
79A.60.510 – Findings—Sewage disposal initiative established—Boater environmental education—Waterway access facilities.
RCW 79A.60.510 Findings—Sewage disposal initiative established—Boater environmental education—Waterway access facilities. The legislature finds that the waters of Washington state provide a unique and valuable recreational resource to large and growing numbers of boaters. Proper stewardship of, and respect for, these waters requires that, while enjoying them for their scenic and recreational benefits, boaters must exercise […]
79A.60.520 – Identification and designation of polluted and environmentally sensitive areas.
RCW 79A.60.520 Identification and designation of polluted and environmentally sensitive areas. The commission, in consultation with the departments of ecology, fish and wildlife, natural resources, social and health services, and the Puget Sound partnership shall conduct a literature search and analyze pertinent studies to identify areas which are polluted or environmentally sensitive within the state’s […]
79A.60.530 – Designation of marinas, boat launches, or boater destinations for installation of sewage pumpout or dump units.
RCW 79A.60.530 Designation of marinas, boat launches, or boater destinations for installation of sewage pumpout or dump units. (1) A marina which meets one or more of the following criteria shall be designated by the commission as appropriate for installation of a sewage pumpout or dump unit: (a) The marina is located in an environmentally […]
79A.60.540 – Contracts for financial assistance—Ownership of sewage pumpout or dump unit—Ongoing costs.
RCW 79A.60.540 Contracts for financial assistance—Ownership of sewage pumpout or dump unit—Ongoing costs. (1) Marinas and boat launches designated as appropriate for installation of a sewage pumpout or dump unit under RCW 79A.60.530 shall be eligible for funding support for installation of such facilities from funds specified in RCW 79A.60.590. The commission shall notify owners […]
79A.60.460 – Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Rights-of-way.
RCW 79A.60.460 Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers—Rights-of-way. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, vessels on whitewater rivers proceeding downstream have the right-of-way over vessels proceeding upstream. (2) In all cases, vessels not under power proceeding downstream on whitewater rivers have the right-of-way over motorized craft underway. [ 1993 […]