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                                                   HOUSE BILL NO. 2421

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State of Washington                               51st Legislature                              1990 Regular Session

By Representatives Dorn, Belcher, Beck, Rasmussen, Betrozoff and R. King

Read first time 1/12/90 and referred to Committee on Natural Resources & Parks.

AN ACT Relating to safety standards for jet skis; and amending RCW 43.51.400.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

        Sec. 1.  Section 52, chapter 3, Laws of 1983 2nd ex. sess. as amended by section 4, chapter 183, Laws of 1984 and RCW 43.51.400 are each amended to read as follows:

          The state parks and recreation commission shall:

          (1) Coordinate a state-wide program of boating safety education using to the maximum extent possible existing programs offered by the United States power squadron and the United States coast guard auxiliary;

          (2) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, consistent with United States coast guard regulations, standards, and precedents, as needed for the efficient administration and enforcement of this section;

          (3) Develop by January 31, 1984, a state-wide inventory of marine state parks and recreational facilities operated by other state and local agencies that are available for marine-related use by persons owning boats in this state;

          (4) Enter into agreements aiding the administration of this chapter;

          (5) Adopt and administer a casualty and accident reporting program consistent with United States coast guard regulations;

          (6) Adopt and enforce recreational boating safety rules, including but not necessarily limited to equipment and navigating requirements, consistent with United States coast guard regulations;

          (7) Coordinate with local and state agencies the development of biennial plans and programs for the enhancement of boating safety, safety education, and enforcement of safety rules and laws; allocate money appropriated to the commission for these programs as necessary; and accept and administer any public or private grants or federal funds which are obtained for these purposes under chapter 43.88 RCW; ((and))

           (8) Take additional actions necessary to gain acceptance of a program of boating safety for this state under the federal boating safety act of 1971;

(9) Adopt rules establishing safety standards for the operation of jet skis, including a minimum age, and requiring that training in the safe operation of jet skis be provided prior to the sale, rental, or lease of jet skis.