Ordinance 3135-09 - Laserfiche WebLink

7. Any person who has purchased the boat or vessel within the last sixty days, and has a bill of sale in his or her possession to document the date of purchase; 8. Any person, including those less than twelve years of age, who is involved in practicing for, or engaging in, a permitted racing event where a valid document has been issued by the appropriate local, state or federal government agency for the event, and is available for inspection on-site during the racing event; 9. Any person who is not yet required to have a boater education card under the phased schedule in RCW 79A.60.630(2)(a); and 10. Any person born before January 1, 1955. C. Except as provided in subsections B.1 through B.9 of this section, a boater must carry a boater education card while operating a vessel and is required to present the boater education card, or alternative license as provided in subsection B.1 or B.2 of this section, to a law enforcement officer upon request. D. Penalty. A violation of this section is an infraction punishable by a fine in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars for each offense. Section 13: Ordinance 1246-86 § 1 (part), 1986, as amended by Section 1 of Ordinance 1703-90 (EMC 12.02.120),which reads as follows: Negligent operation of vessel. A. It is unlawful for any person to operate a vessel in a negligent manner. For the purpose of this section,to "operate in a negligent manner" shall be construed to mean the operation of a vessel in such manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any persons or property. B. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor,punishable by up to ninety days in jail and by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars. In addition, the court may order the defendant to pay restitution for any damages or injuries resulting from the offense. Is hereby amended to read as follows: 13