SB 5270 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

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 of the legal owner of the vessel;

(2) A local contact person, if different than the owner;

(3) The owner's address and telephone number;

(4) The vessel's hull identification number;

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

(6) The vessel's home port;

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

(8) 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.