Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers — Rights-of-way.

RCW 79A.60.460
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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, vessels on whitewater rivers proceeding downstream have the right-of-way over vessels proceeding upstream. (2) In all cases, vessels not under power proceeding downstream on whitewater rivers have the right-of-way over motorized craft underway. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, vessels on whitewater rivers proceeding downstream have the right-of-way over vessels proceeding upstream. (2) In all cases, vessels not under power proceeding downstream on whitewater rivers have the right-of-way over motorized craft underway.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=79A.60&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026
RCW 79A.60.460 — Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers — Rights-of-way | Revised Code of Washington | Corpus