1027‑S.E AMS METC.4874 W/DRAWN

ESHB 1027 - S Amd to Striking Amendment (1027‑S.E AMS AMON S2716.2)

    BySenators Metcalf, Murray, Owen and Talmadge

                                                 WITHDRAWN 4/19/91

    On page 70, after line 24, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 605.  NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF A VESSEL.  (1) A person commits the crime of negligent operation of a tank vessel if, while operating, navigating, or piloting a tank vessel, the person, with negligence, as defined in RCW 9A.08.010, causes a release of oil.

    (2) Negligent operation of a tank vessel is a gross misdemeanor under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively

EFFECT OF AMENDMENT:  Establishes criminal penalty for negligent operation of a vessel.