HB 1748 - DIGEST

 

                (SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

 

     Declares the department may issue a cruise permit for a vessel that has been issued a valid number under federal law or by an approved issuing authority of the state of principal operation if the vessel:  (1) Is owned by a person who is not a resident of this state as defined in RCW 46.16.028 and who does not reside in this state; and

     (2) is not used in conducting a nontransitory business activity within the state.

     Declares the cruise permit may be valid for a maximum period of one hundred twenty days and only two cruise permits per vessel may be issued in any calendar year.