This chapter is to supplement and not to replace or alter Title 4, except that for the purposes of this chapter, the term “vessel” is as defined in RCW 79A.60.010(23) and as may be otherwise specifically set forth in this chapter. The provisions of this title shall be applicable to all vessels and recreational watercraft operating in the waters of the City. The provisions of this title shall be construed to supplement United States laws and state laws and regulations when not expressly inconsistent therewith in the waters of the City where such United States and state laws and regulations are applicable.
(Ord. 27361 § 4, 2005-05-24)
The following sections in the Revised Code of Washington (“RCW”), except as to RCW 79A.60.010(24) “Water skiing,” are adopted by reference, as currently enacted or as amended hereafter, including penalties; except as otherwise specifically set forth in this chapter and except that conduct constituting a felony, as determined by the prosecutor, is excluded. A complete copy of RCW 79A.60.010 through RCW 79.60.200 is on file with the City Clerk.
RCW 79A.60.010
Definitions. (except as to (24), “Water skiing”)
RCW 79A.60.020
Violations of chapter punishable as misdemeanor – Circumstances – Violations designated as civil infractions.
RCW 79A.60.030
Operation of vessel in a negligent manner – Penalty.
RCW 79A.60.040
Operation of vessel in a reckless manner – Operation of a vessel under the influence of intoxicating liquor – Penalty.
RCW 79A.60.080
Failure to stop for law enforcement officer.
RCW 79A.60.100
Enforcement – Chapter to supplement federal law.
RCW 79A.60.110
Equipment standards – Rules – Penalty.
RCW 79A.60.120
Tampering with vessel lights or signals – Exhibiting false lights or signals – Penalty.
RCW 79A.60.130
Muffler or underwater exhaust system required – Exemption – Enforcement – Penalty.
RCW 79A.60.150
Failure of vessel to contain required equipment – Liability of operator or owner – Penalty.
RCW 79A.60.160
Personal flotation devices required – Penalty.
RCW 79A.60.170
Water skiing safety – Requirements.
RCW 79A.60.180
Loading or powering vessel beyond safe operating ability – Penalties.
RCW 79A.60.190
Operation of personal watercraft – Prohibited activities – Penalties.
RCW 79A.60.200
Duty of operator involved in collision, accident, or other casualty – Immunity from liability of persons rendering assistance – Penalties.
(Ord. 27361 § 4, 2005-05-24)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person to sell, give, or otherwise supply liquor to any person under the age of 21 years or permit any person under the age of 21 years to consume liquor on his or her vessel or recreational watercraft or on any vessel or recreational watercraft under his or her control. A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor.
B. 
It is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 years to be in any vessel or recreational watercraft while exhibiting the effects of having consumed liquor. For purposes of this subsection, exhibiting the effects of having consumed liquor means that a person has the odor of liquor on his or her breath and either:
1. 
Is in possession of or close proximity to a container that has, or recently had, liquor in it, or
2. 
Exhibits, by speech, manner, appearance, behavior, lack of coordination, or otherwise, that he or she is under the influence of liquor. A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor. This subsection B.2 does not apply if the person is in the presence of a parent or guardian or has consumed or, is consuming, liquor under circumstances described in subsection D of this section.
C. 
Subsections A and B.1 of this section do not apply to liquor given, or permitted to be given, to a person under the age of 21 years by a parent or guardian and consumed in the presence of the parent or guardian.
D. 
This section does not apply to liquor given for medicinal purposes to a person under the age of 21 years by a parent, guardian, physician, or dentist.
E. 
This section does not apply to liquor given to a person under the age of 21 years when such liquor is being used in connection with religious services and the amount consumed is the minimal amount necessary for the religious service.
(Ord. 27361 § 4, 2005-05-24)
The following sections in the Revised Code of Washington (“RCW”), except RCW 77.15.160(3), are adopted by reference, as currently enacted or as amended hereafter, including penalties; except as otherwise specifically set forth in this chapter and except that conduct constituting a felony, as determined by the prosecutor, is excluded. Pursuant to RCW 77.08.010(6) and RCW 77.15.075, law enforcement officers, including Tacoma Police officers, have the same enforcement authority as Washington State Department of Fish and Game officers within Tacoma City limits. A complete copy of RCW 77.08.010 and RCW 77.15.075 through RCW 77.15.380 is on file with the City Clerk.
RCW 77.08.010
Definitions.
RCW 77.15.075
Enforcement authority of fish and wildlife officers.
RCW 77.15.080
Fish and wildlife officers – Inspection authority.
RCW 77.15.092
Arrest without warrant.
RCW 77.15.094
Search without warrant – Seizure of evidence, property – Limitation.
RCW 77.15.160
Infractions – Record catch – Barbed hooks – Other rule violations. (except as to subsection (3))
RCW 77.15.370
Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree – Penalty.
RCW 77.15.380
Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree – Penalty.
(Ord. 27361 § 4, 2005-05-24)
The following sections in the Washington Administrative Code (“WAC”), except as to WAC 352-60-020 “Water skiing,” are adopted by reference, as currently enacted or as amended hereafter, including penalties; except as otherwise specifically set forth in this chapter and except that conduct constituting a felony, as determined by the prosecutor, is excluded. A complete copy of WAC 352-60-010 through WAC 352-60-120, WAC 352-67-010 through WAC 352-67-050, and WAC 352-70-010 through WAC 352-70-060 is on file with the City Clerk.
WAC 352-60-010
Purpose.
WAC 352-60-020
Definitions.
WAC 352-60-030
Personal flotation devices required.
WAC 352-60-050
Ventilation.
WAC 352-60-060
Navigation lights and shapes.
WAC 352-60-065
Sound producing devices.
WAC 352-60-070
Steering and sailing.
WAC 352-60-080
Fire extinguisher required.
WAC 352-60-090
Backfire flame control.
WAC 352-60-110
Canadian vessels.
WAC 352-60-120
Water ski observer.
WAC 352-67-010
Purpose.
WAC 352-67-020
Definitions.
WAC 352-67-030
Instrumentation.
WAC 352-67-040
General requirements.
WAC 352-67-050
Specific requirements.
WAC 352-70-010
What is the state boating accident reporting program?
WAC 352-70-020
What words and phrases are used in the state boating accident reporting program?
WAC 352-70-030
Which vessels are subject to the state boating accident reporting program?
WAC 352-70-035
Who is required to submit a boating accident report and under what conditions?
WAC 352-70-040
How does the operator of a vessel report a boating accident?
WAC 352-70-050
What information must be provided on the state boating accident report form?
WAC 352-70-060
How is a boating accident report submitted to the commission?
(Ord. 27361 § 4, 2005-05-24)
Should any part of this chapter be adjudged invalid for any reason, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a whole or any part thereof.
(Ord. 27361 § 4, 2005-05-24)