§ 88.04.025. Operating on state waters -- Conditions
A person shall not rent, lease, or hire out a charter boat, nor carry, advertise for the carrying of, nor arrange for the carrying of, more than six passengers on a vessel for a fee or other consideration on state waters unless each of the following conditions is satisfied:
(1)(a) The department has inspected the vessel within the previous twelve months and has issued for the vessel a certificate of inspection that is still valid and current and which allows the carrying of more than six passengers; or
(b) The United States coast guard has inspected the vessel and has issued a certificate of inspection that is still valid and current and which allows the carrying of more than six passengers.
(2) The operator of the vessel is licensed as an operator by either the United States coast guard or the department. The operator must carry such license at all times while operating the vessel and must display such license upon demand by the department.
(3) The vessel has a valid and current registration certificate which is available for inspection by the department.
(4) The vessel is covered by current and valid liability insurance. Proof of such coverage must be provided to the department upon demand.
[1999 c 111 § 3; 1989 c 295 § 3.]
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