Revised Code of Washington
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Chapter 79.100 RCW
DERELICT VESSELS
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79.100.005Findings.
79.100.010Definitions.
79.100.020Chapter not exclusive remedy.
79.100.030Authority of authorized public entityOwner retains primary responsibilityLimitation on civil liability.
79.100.040Obtaining custody of vessel.
79.100.050Use or disposal of vessel.
79.100.060Reimbursement for costs.
79.100.070Contract with private company/individual.
79.100.080Chapter not exclusive.
79.100.100Derelict vessel removal account.
79.100.110Vessel abandoned or derelict upon aquatic landsCausing a vessel to block a navigational channelPenalty.
79.100.120Contesting an authorized public entity's decision to take temporary custody or possession of a vesselContesting the amount of reimbursement.
79.100.130Private moorage facility owner may contract with a local governmentContract requirements.
79.100.140Authority to board a vesselAdministrative search warrant.
79.100.150Transfer of certain vesselsVessel inspectionSecondary liability.
79.100.160Voluntary vessel turn-in program.
79.100.170Transfer of ownership of certain vesselsMarine insurance policy.
79.100.180Derelict vessel removal fee.
79.100.901Effective date2002 c 286.