(1) Vessel dealer display decals must only be used:
(a) To demonstrate vessels held for sale when operated by a prospective customer holding a dated demonstration permit. The demonstration permit must be carried in the vessel at all times when it is being operated by a prospective customer;
(b) On vessels owned or consigned for sale that are available for sale and being used only for vessel dealer business purposes by an officer of the corporation, a partner, a proprietor, or by a bona fide employee of the firm. A card identifying the individual as described in this section must be carried in the vessel at all times it is being operated.
(2) A vessel held for sale by a licensed vessel dealer is not required to be registered and display a registration number and a valid vessel decal.
[2010 c 161 § 1041; 1987 c 149 § 4. Formerly RCW 88.02.023.]
Notes: Effective date -- Intent -- Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session -- 2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective date -- 1987 c 149: See note following RCW 88.02.710.