As used in this chapter, the terms below mean the following, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(1) "Commercial vessel" means a vessel that is used, rigged, or licensed for any commercial use or purpose, but does not include vessels operated within the terms of a concession lease or agreement with the commission.
(2) "Commission" means the Washington state parks and recreation commission.
(3) "Designated fee facility" means any facility designated as a fee facility by the director or designee.
(4) "Director" means the director of the Washington state parks and recreation commission.
(5) "Facility" means state watercraft launches, park floats, piers, mooring buoys, docks, pilings, and linear moorage facilities.
(6) "Length" means the overall length of a vessel as measured in a straight line parallel to the keel from the foremost part of the vessel to the aftermost part, not including bowsprit or bumkin or as shown on vessel's state or coast guard registration certificate.
(7) "Manager or ranger" means a duly appointed Washington state parks ranger, or agent of the commission, who is vested with police powers under RCW
79A.05.160.
(8) "Night" means the period between 1 p.m. and 8 a.m.
(9) "Vessel" means watercraft of every description, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
79A.05 RCW. WSR 19-04-075, § 352-12-005, filed 2/1/19, effective 3/4/19. Statutory Authority: RCW
79A.05.030,
79A.05.055, and
79A.05.070. WSR 04-01-068, § 352-12-005, filed 12/12/03, effective 1/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW
43.51.040. WSR 99-04-117, § 352-12-005, filed 2/3/99, effective 3/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW
43.51.040 and
43.51.060. WSR 82-08-027 (Order 59), § 352-12-005, filed 3/31/82.]