SB 5270-S - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 3/12/05)

Provides that an owner of a vessel that is not registered as required by chapter 88.02 RCW and for which watercraft excise tax is due under chapter 82.49 RCW is liable for a penalty in the following amount: (1) One hundred dollars for the owner's first violation;

(2) Two hundred dollars for the owner's second violation involving the same or any other vessel; or

(3) Four hundred dollars for the owner's third and successive violations involving the same or any other vessel.

Provides that a marina that leases permanent moorage to vessels must require the following information from the lessee as a condition of leasing moorage space: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the legal owner of the vessel;

(2) The name of the lessee, if different than the owner;

(3) The vessel's hull identification number;

(4) The vessel's Coast Guard registration (if applicable);

(5) The date on which the moorage lease began; and

(6) The vessel's country or state of registration and registration number.

Provides that a marina that leases permanent moorage to vessels must require proof of vessel registration or a written statement of intent to register a vessel as a condition of leasing moorage space.

Provides that, if the applicant's vessel is not registered in this state, the marina must inform the moorage applicant of the state law requiring vessel registration and the penalties assessed for failure to comply with the state's vessel registration laws. After this, it is the moorage applicant's responsibility to register the vessel.