Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 88 Navigation And Harbor Improvements - Section 88.02.020 Registration and display of registration number and decal prerequisite to ownership or operation of vessel -- Exceptions -- Penalty

§ 88.02.020. Registration and display of registration number and decal prerequisite to ownership or operation of vessel -- Exceptions -- Penalty

Except as provided in this chapter, no person may own or operate any vessel on the waters of this state unless the vessel has been registered and displays a registration number and a valid decal in accordance with this chapter, except that a vessel which has or is required to have a valid marine document as a vessel of the United States is only required to display a valid decal. A violation of this section is a class 2 civil infraction.

[2006 c 29 § 1; 1985 c 267 § 1; 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 47; 1983 c 7 § 15.]

Notes:
     Construction -- Severability -- Effective dates -- 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3: See notes following RCW 82.04.255.

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