Washington § 88.16.105 - Size and type of vessels prescribed for newly licensed pilot — Rules.

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§ 88.16.105. Size and type of vessels prescribed for newly licensed pilot — Rules.

The board shall prescribe, pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, rules governing the size and type of vessels which a newly licensed pilot may be assigned to pilot on the waters of this state and whether the assignment involves docking or undocking a vessel. The rules shall also prescribe required familiarization trips before a newly licensed pilot may pilot a larger or different type of vessel.
[ 2008 c 128 s 8; 1991 c 200 s 1003; 1987 c 264 s 3; 1977 ex.s. c 337 s 10.]

Notes

Effective dates—1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901.
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 337: See note following RCW 88.16.005.

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