79A.60.230 - Vessels adrift -- Owner to be notified. - Washington Statutes

Vessels adrift — Owner to be notified.

Any person taking up any vessel found adrift, and out of the custody of the owner, in waters of this state, shall forthwith notify the owner thereof, if to him or her known, or if upon reasonable inquiry he or she can ascertain the name and residence of the owner, and request such owner to pay all reasonable charges, and take such vessel away.

[1993 c 244 § 19; Code 1881 § 3242; 1854 p 386 § 1; RRS § 9891. Formerly RCW 88.12.185, 88.12.160, and 88.20.010.]

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