Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 90 Water Rights -- Environment - Section 90.56.530 Reckless operation of a tank vessel -- Penalty

§ 90.56.530. Reckless operation of a tank vessel -- Penalty

(1) A person commits the crime of reckless operation of a tank vessel if, while (a) navigating a tank vessel, (b) piloting a tank vessel, or (c) on the vessel control bridge and in control of the motion, direction, or speed of a tank vessel, the person, with recklessness as defined in RCW 9A.08.010, causes a release of oil.

(2) Reckless operation of a tank vessel is a class C felony under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

[1991 c 200 § 604. Formerly RCW 88.16.210.]

Notes:
     Effective dates -- Severability -- 1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901 and 90.56.904.

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