Exemptions from chapter.

RCW 88.04.075

in effect

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (1) A vessel that is a charter boat but is being used by the documented or registered owner of the charter boat exclusively for the owner's own noncommercial or personal pleasure purposes; (2) A vessel owned by a person or corporate entity which is donated and used by a person or nonprofit organization to transport passengers for charitable or noncommercial purposes, regardless of whether consideration is directly or indirectly paid to the owner; (3) A vessel that is rented, leased, or hired by an operator to transport passengers for noncommercial or personal pleasure purposes; (4) A vessel used exclusively for, or incidental to, an educational purpose; or (5) A bare-boat charter boat. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (1) A vessel that is a charter boat but is being used by the documented or registered owner of the charter boat exclusively for the owner's own noncommercial or personal pleasure purposes; (2) A vessel owned by a person or corporate entity which is donated and used by a person or nonprofit organization to transport passengers for charitable or noncommercial purposes, regardless of whether consideration is directly or indirectly paid to the owner; (3) A vessel that is rented, leased, or hired by an operator to transport passengers for noncommercial or personal pleasure purposes; (4) A vessel used exclusively for, or incidental to, an educational purpose; or (5) A bare-boat charter boat.

Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=88.04&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026