Washington § 47.60.860 - Cost recovery mechanisms.

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§ 47.60.860. Cost recovery mechanisms.

The Washington state ferries shall implement cost recovery mechanisms to recoup at least three percent in credit card, debit card, and other financial transaction costs related to the collection of ferry fares imposed under RCW 47.60.290 and 47.60.315. As part of the cost recovery mechanisms, the Washington state ferries may recover transaction fees incurred through credit card and debit card transactions. The Washington state ferries must notify customers of the fee at the point of sale and itemize the fee on customer receipts. Costs recovered under this section may not be considered revenue for the purposes of fare setting.
[ 2026 c 255 s 1201; 2025 c 417 s 405.]

Notes

Intent—2026 c 255: See note following RCW 82.08.020.
Effective date—2026 c 255 ss 401 and 1201: See note following RCW 82.32.145.
Effective date—2025 c 417 s 405: "Section 405 of this act takes effect March 1, 2026." [ 2025 c 417 s 1407.]
Findings—Intent—2025 c 417: See note following RCW 82.38.030.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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