PDFWAC 308-93-241

Undercover and confidential vessel registration—Application procedures.

(1) What are undercover and confidential vessel registrations? They are vessel registrations and decals assigned only to vessels owned or operated by government agencies as identified in RCW 88.02.035.
(2) When is an undercover or confidential vessel registration issued? An undercover or confidential vessel registration is issued to government agencies when the vessel is being used in confidential, investigative, or undercover work.
(3) How are undercover and confidential vessels registered?
(a) An undercover vessel registration record will show fictitious names and addresses on all department records subject to public disclosure.
(b) A confidential vessel registration record will show the government agency name and address on all department records subject to public disclosure.
(4) Who is responsible for verifying that only fictitious names and addresses are used for undercover vessel registrations? The individual signing the application.
(5) How does a government agency apply for an undercover or confidential vessel registration?
(a) A completed application form approved by the department needs to be signed by the government agency head or designated contact person.
(b) A copy of the current title, registration or other documents approved by the department of licensing that proves the vessel is owned or operated by the government agency.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.08.066 and 88.02.035. WSR 06-04-026, § 308-93-241, filed 1/24/06, effective 2/24/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.100, 88.02.070, 88.02.120. WSR 02-22-004, § 308-93-241, filed 10/24/02, effective 11/24/02; WSR 00-22-068, § 308-93-241, filed 10/30/00, effective 11/30/00; WSR 98-16-001, § 308-93-241, filed 7/22/98, effective 8/22/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 88.02.035(3). WSR 92-15-023, § 308-93-241, filed 7/6/92, effective 8/6/92.]