Chapter 10.60
VESSELS
Sections:
10.60.010 Watercraft defined.
10.60.020 Speed limit.
10.60.070 Whistle or siren--Pilot rules to govern.
10.60.080 Whistle or siren--Penalty for violation of Section 10.60.070.
10.60.082 Registration--Required.
10.60.084 Registration--Allowing operation of unregistered watercraft.
10.60.086 Registration--Lack of decal.
10.60.090 Penalty for violation.
10.60.110 Duty to obey law enforcement officer –Authority of officer.
10.60.210 Marine sanitation devices.
10.60.250 Discharge of oil prohibited.
10.60.260 Copies on file.
10.60.262 State statutes adopted by reference.
10.60.010 - Watercraft defined
A. "Watercraft" means any contrivance used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water, specifically including but not limited to any boat, yacht or houseboat, whether powered by engine, sail, motor or occupant or occupants.
B. "Waters of Olympia" means any waters within the jurisdiction of the city of Olympia.
(Ord. 5130 §2, 1990; Ord. 4088 §1,1978).
10.60.020 - Speed limit
It is unlawful for any person to operate or have control over any watercraft within the jurisdictional waters of the city which travels at a speed greater than seven knots (seven nautical miles per hour) in those waters north of an east/west line transecting the tip of the Port of Olympia peninsula, or which travels at a speed greater than five knots (five nautical miles per hour) in those waters south of said line. It is further unlawful to operate in such a manner to cause a wake in the water which in any way endangers or jeopardizes property or persons within the immediate vicinity.
(Ord. 5457 §1, 1994; Ord. 4088 §6,1978; Ord. 3083 §1, 1958).
10.60.070 - Whistle or siren –Pilot rules to govern
It is unlawful for the master or any other person in charge of any vessel, while lying at any pier or while navigating in Olympia Harbor, to cause any whistle or siren to be blown or sounded for any purpose other than those required by law or by the Pilot Rules for Certain Inland Waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts and of the Coast of the Gulf of Mexico, as now or hereafter enforced; provided, however, that in the event of fire occurring on board any vessel in Olympia Harbor, except vessels under way, such vessel may sound five prolonged blasts of the whistle or siren as an alarm indicating fire on board or at the dock at which the vessel is moored. Such signal may be repeated at intervals to attract attention and is not a substitute for, but may be used in addition to other means of reporting a fire. The words "prolonged blasts," as used in this section, mean a blast from four to six seconds’ duration. It shall be the duty of the harbor master to notify all vessels coming into Olympia Harbor of the provisions of this section.
(Ord. 2669 §1,1950).
10.60.080 - Whistle or siren –Penalty for violation of Section 10.60.070
Any person, firm or corporation violating the terms of Section 10.60.070 shall, upon conviction, be fined in a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars for each offense.
(Ord. 2669 §2,1950).
10.60.082 - Registration –Required
No person shall own, operate or be in physical control of a watercraft on waters within the jurisdiction of the city unless the watercraft is at the time registered with the Washington State Department of Licensing as required under RCW Chapter 88.02, as amended.
(Ord. 5008 §1, 1989; Ord. 4626 §1, 1985).
10.60.084 - Registration –Allowing operation of unregistered watercraft
No person owning a watercraft shall knowingly allow or authorize another person to operate the watercraft on the waters within the jurisdiction of the city unless the watercraft is at the time registered with the Washington State Department of Licensing as required under RCW Chapter 88.02, as amended.
(Ord. 4626 §2, 1985).
10.60.086 - Registration –Lack of decal
It is prima facie evidence of violation of Sections 10.60.082 or 10.60.084 if any watercraft covered hereunder does not have affixed to it, in the manner set forth in RCW 88.02.050 and regulations promulgated under this chapter, a decal indicating current registration.
(Ord. 4626 §3, 1985).
10.60.090 - Penalty for violation
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty, unless otherwise provided, of a civil infraction which is punishable only by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars per watercraft for the first violation. Subsequent violations in the same year are subject to the following fines.
A. For the second violation, a fine of two hundred dollars per watercraft;
B. For the third and successive violations, a fine of four hundred dollars per watercraft.
(Ord. 5597 §1, 1996; Ord. 4626 §4, 1985; Ord. 3083 §3, 1958).
10.60.110 - Duty to obey law enforcement officer –Authority of officer
A. Any person requested or signaled to stop by a law enforcement officer for any violations of this chapter has a duty to stop. The signal given by the police officer may be hand, voice, emergency light or siren.
B. Any operator of a watercraft who willfully fails to stop when requested or signaled to do so by a person reasonably identifiable as a law enforcement officer is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
C. Any person requested to identify himself/herself to a law enforcement officer pursuant to an investigation of a violation of this chapter has a duty to identify himself/herself, give his/her current address and sign an acknowledgment of receipt of the notice of violation.
(Ord. 5597 § 2, 1996; Ord. 5130 §1(part), 1990).
10.60.210 - Marine sanitation devices
All watercraft with installed toilet(s) on board must have a holding tank or a type I, II or III marine sanitation device. It is unlawful to discharge toilets or holding tanks into the waters controlled by the city. All installed marine sanitation devices must be Coast Guard certified. The specific regulations and provisions relating to marine sanitation devices are those set forth in 33 CFR 159, which are hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein.
(Ord. 5130 §1(part), 1990).
10.60.250 - Discharge of oil prohibited
It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, watercraft, tug or launch of any kind or description to discharge any oil or oily waste within the waters of Olympia if such discharge causes a film or sheen upon, or discoloration of, the surface of the water, or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the surface of the water.
(Ord. 5130 §1(part), 1990).
10.60.260 - Copies on file
Three copies of the documents adopted by reference in the sections enumerated below shall be held on file in the office of the director of administrative services as required by law.
(Ord. 5597 § 3, 1996; Ord. 5130 §1 (part), 1990).
10.60.262 - State statutes adopted by reference
A. The following sections of RCW Chapter 79A, as now or hereafter amended, relating to recreational vessels, are hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth in this chapter:
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RCW |
79A.60.010 |
RCW |
79A.60.130 |
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79A.60.020 |
79A.60.140 |
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79A.60.030 |
79A.60.150 |
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79A.60.040 |
79A.60.160 |
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79A.60.080 |
79A.60.170 |
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79A.60.090 |
79A.60.180 |
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79A.60.100 |
79A.60.200 |
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79A.60.110 |
79A.60.210 |
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79A.60.120 |
79A.60.220 |
B. The following sections of WAC Chapter 352, as now or hereafter amended, relating to recreational vessels, are hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth in this chapter:
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WAC |
352-60-020 |
WAC |
352-60-065 |
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352-60-030 |
352-60-070 |
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352-60-040 |
352-60-080 |
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352-60-050 |
352-60-090 |
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352-60-060 |
352-60-100 |
(Ord. 6037 §1, 2000; Ord. 5597 §5, 1996).