(1) The registered owner of passenger vessels or barges for hire is responsible to obtain an operator's license from the United States Coast Guard or the department for the master or operator of each vessel. A physical examination will be required.
(2) The department may recommend suspension or revocation of a license to the United States Coast Guard for intemperance, incompetence, or a negligent, reckless, or willful disregard for duty.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.060,
49.17.210, and
88.04.005. WSR 08-20-123, § 296-115-030, filed 10/1/08, effective 11/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010, [49.17].040, [49.17].050 and 1999 c 111. WSR 00-23-100, § 296-115-030, filed 11/21/00, effective 1/1/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter
49.17 RCW. WSR 89-21-018 (Order 89-10), § 296-115-030, filed 10/10/89, effective 11/24/89. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.240, chapters
42.30 and
43.22 RCW. WSR 80-17-014 (Order 80-20), § 296-115-030, filed 11/13/80.]