79A.60.460 - Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers -- Rights-of-way. - Washington Statutes

Vessels carrying passengers for hire on whitewater rivers — Rights-of-way.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, vessels on whitewater rivers proceeding downstream have the right-of-way over vessels proceeding upstream.

     (2) In all cases, vessels not under power proceeding downstream on whitewater rivers have the right-of-way over motorized craft underway.

[1993 c 244 § 29; 1986 c 217 § 4. Formerly RCW 88.12.260 and 91.14.030.]

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