Washington § 90.56.530 - Reckless operation of a tank vessel — Penalty.

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§ 90.56.530. Reckless operation of a tank vessel — Penalty.

(1) A person commits the crime of reckless operation of a tank vessel if, while (a) navigating a tank vessel, (b) piloting a tank vessel, or (c) on the vessel control bridge and in control of the motion, direction, or speed of a tank vessel, the person, with recklessness as defined in RCW 9A.08.010, causes a release of oil.
(2) Reckless operation of a tank vessel is a class C felony under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
[ 1991 c 200 s 604. Formerly RCW 88.16.210.]

Notes

Effective dates—1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901.

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

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