AN ACT Relating to
vessels; amending RCW 88.12.155; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.320; and
prescribing penalties.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE
LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
Sec. 1. RCW 88.12.155 and 1993 c
244 s 18 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The operator of a
vessel involved in a collision, accident, or other casualty, to the extent the
operator can do so without serious danger to the operator's own vessel or
persons aboard, shall render all practical and necessary assistance to persons
affected by the collision, accident, or casualty to save them from danger
caused by the incident. Under no circumstances may the rendering of assistance
or other compliance with this section be evidence of the liability of such
operator for the collision, accident, or casualty. The operator shall also
give all pertinent accident information, as specified by rule by the
commission, to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction: PROVIDED, That
this requirement shall not apply to operators of vessels when they are
participating in an organized competitive event authorized or otherwise
permitted by the appropriate agency having jurisdiction and authority to
authorize such events. These duties are in addition to any duties otherwise
imposed by law. Except as provided for in RCW 88.12.015 and subsection (3)
of this section, a violation of this subsection is a civil infraction
punishable under RCW 7.84.100.
(2) Any person who
complies with subsection (1) of this section or who gratuitously and in good
faith renders assistance at the scene of a vessel collision, accident, or other
casualty, without objection of the person assisted, shall not be held liable
for any civil damages as a result of the rendering of assistance or for any act
or omission in providing or arranging salvage, towage, medical treatment, or
other assistance, where the assisting person acts as any reasonably prudent
person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances.
(3) An operator of a
vessel is guilty of a class C felony and is punishable pursuant to RCW
9A.20.021 if the operator: (a) Is involved in a collision that results in
injury to a person; (b) knew or reasonably should have known that a person was
injured in the collision; and (c) leaves the scene of the collision without
rendering all practical and necessary assistance to the injured person as
required pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, under circumstances in
which the operator could have rendered assistance without serious danger to the
operator's own vessel or persons aboard. This subsection (3) does not apply to
vessels involved in commerce, including but not limited to tugs, barges, cargo
vessels, commercial passenger vessels, fishing vessels, and processing vessels.
Sec. 2. RCW 9.94A.320 and 1995 c
385 s 2, 1995 c 285 s 28, and 1995 c 129 s 3 (Initiative Measure No. 159) are
each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
TABLE
2
CRIMES
INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL
XVAggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020)
XIVMurder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)
Homicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055)
XIIIMurder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)
XIIAssault 1 (RCW 9A.36.011)
Assault of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.36.120)
XIRape 1 (RCW 9A.44.040)
Rape of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.44.073)
XKidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020)
Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)
Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)
Child Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083)
Damaging building, etc., by explosion with threat to human
being (RCW 70.74.280(1))
Over 18 and deliver heroin or narcotic from Schedule I or
II to someone under 18 (RCW 69.50.406)
Leading Organized Crime (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(a))
IXAssault of a Child 2 (RCW
9A.36.130)
Robbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200)
Manslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)
Explosive devices prohibited (RCW 70.74.180)
Indecent Liberties (with forcible compulsion) (RCW
9A.44.100(1)(a))
Endangering life and property by explosives with threat to
human being (RCW 70.74.270)
Over 18 and deliver narcotic from Schedule III, IV, or V or
a nonnarcotic from Schedule I-V to someone under 18 and 3 years junior (RCW
69.50.406)
Controlled Substance Homicide (RCW 69.50.415)
Sexual Exploitation (RCW
9.68A.040)
Inciting Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(b))
Vehicular Homicide, by being under the influence of
intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.520)
VIIIArson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020)
Promoting Prostitution 1 (RCW
9A.88.070)
Selling for profit (controlled or counterfeit) any
controlled substance (RCW 69.50.410)
Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver
heroin or cocaine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))
Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver
methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))
Vehicular Homicide, by the operation of any vehicle in a
reckless manner (RCW 46.61.520)
VIIBurglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020)
Vehicular Homicide, by
disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.520)
Introducing Contraband 1 (RCW 9A.76.140)
Indecent Liberties (without forcible compulsion) (RCW
9A.44.100(1) (b) and (c))
Child Molestation 2 (RCW 9A.44.086)
Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit
conduct (RCW 9.68A.050)
Sending, bringing into state
depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.060)
Involving a minor in drug dealing (RCW 69.50.401(f))
Reckless Endangerment 1 (RCW 9A.36.045)
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the first degree (RCW
9.41.040(1)(a))
VIBribery (RCW 9A.68.010)
Manslaughter 2 (RCW
9A.32.070)
Rape of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.44.079)
Intimidating a Juror/Witness (RCW 9A.72.110, 9A.72.130)
Damaging building, etc., by explosion with no threat to
human being (RCW 70.74.280(2))
Endangering life and property by explosives with no threat
to human being (RCW 70.74.270)
Incest 1 (RCW 9A.64.020(1))
Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver
narcotics from Schedule I or II (except heroin or cocaine) (RCW
69.50.401(a)(1)(i))
Intimidating a Judge (RCW
9A.72.160)
Bail Jumping with Murder 1 (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(a))
Theft of a Firearm (RCW 9A.56.300)
VPersistent prison misbehavior
(RCW 9.94.070)
Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW
9A.42.020)
Rape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060)
Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 1 (RCW 9A.44.093)
Child Molestation 3 (RCW 9A.44.089)
Kidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030)
Extortion 1 (RCW 9A.56.120)
Incest 2 (RCW 9A.64.020(2))
Perjury 1 (RCW 9A.72.020)
Extortionate Extension of Credit (RCW 9A.82.020)
Advancing money or property for extortionate extension of
credit (RCW 9A.82.030)
Extortionate Means to Collect Extensions of Credit (RCW
9A.82.040)
Rendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070)
Bail Jumping with class A Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(b))
Sexually Violating Human Remains (RCW 9A.44.105)
Delivery of imitation controlled substance by person
eighteen or over to person under eighteen (RCW 69.52.030(2))
Possession of a Stolen Firearm (RCW 9A.56.310)
IVResidential Burglary (RCW
9A.52.025)
Theft of Livestock 1 (RCW
9A.56.080)
Robbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210)
Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021)
Escape 1 (RCW 9A.76.110)
Arson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030)
Commercial Bribery (RCW 9A.68.060)
Bribing a Witness/Bribe Received by Witness (RCW 9A.72.090,
9A.72.100)
Malicious Harassment (RCW 9A.36.080)
Threats to Bomb (RCW 9.61.160)
Willful Failure to Return from Furlough (RCW 72.66.060)
Hit and Run C Injury Accident (RCW
46.52.020(4))
Hit and Run with Vessel C
Injury Accident (RCW 88.12.155(3))
Vehicular Assault (RCW 46.61.522)
Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver
narcotics from Schedule III, IV, or V or nonnarcotics from Schedule I-V (except
marijuana or methamphetamines) (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii) through (iv))
Influencing Outcome of Sporting Event (RCW 9A.82.070)
Use of Proceeds of Criminal
Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080 (1) and (2))
Knowingly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(2))
IIICriminal Mistreatment 2 (RCW
9A.42.030)
Extortion 2 (RCW 9A.56.130)
Unlawful Imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040)
Assault 3 (RCW 9A.36.031)
Assault of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.36.140)
Custodial Assault (RCW 9A.36.100)
Unlawful possession of firearm in the second degree (RCW
9.41.040(1)(b))
Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020)
Promoting Prostitution 2 (RCW 9A.88.080)
Willful Failure to Return from Work Release (RCW 72.65.070)
Burglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.030)
Introducing Contraband 2 (RCW 9A.76.150)
Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes (RCW
9.68A.090)
Patronizing a Juvenile Prostitute (RCW 9.68A.100)
Escape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120)
Perjury 2 (RCW 9A.72.030)
Bail Jumping with class B or C Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(c))
Intimidating a Public Servant (RCW 9A.76.180)
Tampering with a Witness (RCW 9A.72.120)
Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver
marijuana (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))
Delivery of a material in lieu of a controlled substance
(RCW 69.50.401(c))
Manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to
distribute an imitation controlled substance (RCW 69.52.030(1))
Recklessly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW
9A.82.050(1))
Theft of livestock 2 (RCW 9A.56.080)
Securities Act violation (RCW
21.20.400)
IIUnlawful Practice of Law (RCW
2.48.180)
Malicious Mischief 1 (RCW
9A.48.070)
Possession of Stolen Property
1 (RCW 9A.56.150)
Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030)
Trafficking in Insurance Claims (RCW 48.30A.015)
Unlicensed Practice of a Profession or Business (RCW
18.130.190(7))
Health Care False Claims (RCW 48.80.030)
Possession of controlled substance that is either heroin or
narcotics from Schedule I or II (RCW 69.50.401(d))
Possession of phencyclidine (PCP) (RCW 69.50.401(d))
Create, deliver, or possess a counterfeit controlled
substance (RCW 69.50.401(b))
Computer Trespass 1 (RCW
9A.52.110)
Escape from Community Custody (RCW 72.09.310)
ITheft 2 (RCW 9A.56.040)
Possession of Stolen Property
2 (RCW 9A.56.160)
Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020)
Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission (RCW 9A.56.070)
Vehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095)
Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW
46.61.024)
Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080)
Reckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040)
Unlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts (RCW 9A.56.060)
Unlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.140 (2) and (3))
False Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055)
Forged Prescription (RCW 69.41.020)
Forged Prescription for a Controlled Substance (RCW
69.50.403)
Possess Controlled Substance that is a Narcotic from
Schedule III, IV, or V or Non-narcotic from Schedule I-V (except phencyclidine)
(RCW 69.50.401(d))
