2443-S AMH RYUC JONC 184

SHB 2443 - H AMD 1106

By Representative Ryu

ADOPTED 02/14/2020

On page 3, beginning on line 5, after "(7)" strike all material through "section." on line 7

On page 3, line 7, after "a" strike "subsequent"

On page 3, after line 11, insert the following:

"(8) If a court finds that a person has committed a violation of subsection (6) of this section, the court must waive the monetary penalty if the person:

(a) Has not previously been found by a court to have committed a violation of subsection (6) of this section; and

(b) The person presents proof to the court that he or she obtained a boater education card issued pursuant to chapter 79A.60 RCW either before or after the date of the violation."

EFFECT:

1) Removes the requirement that a law enforcement officer issue a warning to operators or passengers for a first violation of the requirement that a person 13 years old or older wear a personal flotation device while operating or riding on a human-powered vessel.

(2) Requires a court to waive the monetary penalty for a first violation of the requirement that a person 13 years old or older wear a personal flotation device while operating or riding on a human-powered vessel if the person shows proof that he or she has obtained a boater identification card.

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