Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 79 Public Lands - Chapter 79.100 Derelict Vessels

  • 79.100.005 Findings
    The legislature finds that there has been an increase in the number of derelict and abandoned vessels that are either grounded or anchored upon publicly ...
  • 79.100.010 Definitions
    The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Abandoned vessel" means a vessel that has been left, ...
  • 79.100.020 Chapter not exclusive remedy
    This chapter is not intended to limit or constrain the ability and authority of the authorized public entities to enact and enforce ordinances or other ...
  • 79.100.030 Authority of authorized public entity -- Owner retains primary responsibility
    (1) An authorized public entity has the authority, subject to the processes and limitations of this chapter, to store, strip, use, auction, sell, salvage, scrap, ...
  • 79.100.040 Obtaining custody of vessel
    (1) Prior to exercising the authority granted in RCW 79.100.030, the authorized public entity must first obtain custody of the vessel. To do so, the ...
  • 79.100.050 Use or disposal of vessel
    (1) After taking custody of a vessel, the authorized public entity may use or dispose of the vessel in any appropriate and environmentally sound manner ...
  • 79.100.060 Reimbursement for costs
    (1) The owner of an abandoned or derelict vessel is responsible for reimbursing an authorized public entity for all reasonable and auditable costs associated with ...
  • 79.100.070 Contract with private company/individual
    An authorized public entity may enter into a contract with a private company or individual to carry out the authority granted in this chapter.[2002 c ...
  • 79.100.080 Chapter not exclusive
    The rights granted by this chapter are in addition to any other legal rights an authorized public entity may have to obtain title to, remove, ...
  • 79.100.100 Derelict vessel removal account
    (1) The derelict vessel removal account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from RCW 79.100.050 and 79.100.060 and those moneys specified in RCW ...
  • 79.100.110 Vessel abandoned or derelict upon aquatic lands -- Penalty
    A person who causes a vessel to become abandoned or derelict upon aquatic lands is guilty of a misdemeanor.[2006 c 153 § 1.] ...
  • 79.100.120 Contesting an authorized public entity's decision to take temporary custody or possession of a vessel -- Contesting the amount of reimbursement
    (1) A person seeking to contest an authorized public entity's decision to take temporary possession or custody of a vessel under this chapter, or to ...
  • 79.100.130 Marina owner may contract with a local government -- Contract requirements
    A marina owner may contract with a local government for the purpose of participating in the derelict vessel removal program. The local government shall serve ...
  • 79.100.900 Severability -- 2002 c 286
    If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application ...
  • 79.100.901 Effective date -- 2002 c 286
    This act takes effect January 1, 2003.[2002 c 286 § 26.] ...

Last modified: April 7, 2009