Washington § 79A.60.100 - Enforcement — Chapter to supplement federal law.

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§ 79A.60.100. Enforcement — Chapter to supplement federal law.

(1) Every law enforcement officer of this state and its political subdivisions has the authority to enforce this chapter. Law enforcement officers may enforce recreational boating rules adopted by the commission. Such law enforcement officers include, but are not limited to, county sheriffs, officers of other local law enforcement entities, fish and wildlife officers, through the director, the state patrol, and state park rangers. In the exercise of this responsibility, all such officers may stop and board any vessel and direct it to a suitable pier or anchorage to enforce this chapter.
(2) This chapter shall be construed to supplement federal laws and regulations. To the extent this chapter is inconsistent with federal laws and regulations, the federal laws and regulations shall control.
[ 2001 c 253 s 60; 1994 c 264 s 80; 1993 c 244 s 9; 1988 c 36 s 73; 1986 c 217 s 10. Formerly RCW 88.12.055, 88.12.330, and 91.14.100.]

Notes

Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.

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