SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6478

BYSenator Nelson

Exempting sellers of small, human-powered boats from vessel dealer registration.

Senate Committee on Transportation

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 30, 1990

Majority Report:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6478 be substituted therefor, and the substitute do pass.

      Signed by Senators Patterson, Chairman; Thorsness, Vice Chairman; von Reichbauer, Vice Chairman; Barr, Bender, Benitz, Conner, DeJarnatt, Hansen, McMullen, Madsen, Murray, Nelson, Patrick.

Senate Staff:Brad Lovaas (786-7307)

                  February 1, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, JANUARY 30, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Licensing is responsible for the administration of vessel dealer laws.  At the time of registration, the department requires the applicant to file a $5,000 surety bond.  All persons in the business of selling vessels at wholesale or retail must register as a vessel dealer.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Licensing may exempt from the vessel dealer statutes any person who sells human-powered watercraft less than 16 feet in length, which is unable to be powered by motor or the wind, and is designed for use of navigable waters.

EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:

A technical amendment is added to clarify that for a retailer to qualify for an exemption from the vessel dealer laws that the vessels are not manufactured for use on navigable waters.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    yes

Fiscal Note:      requested

Senate Committee - Testified: John Woodring, NW Trade Association