Section 352-78-070. What document can be used temporarily in lieu of a boater education card?

(1) The owner of a newly purchased motor vessel who is otherwise required to possess a commission-issued boater education card may use a copy of the bill of sale or vessel registration temporarily in lieu of a boater education card for no more than sixty consecutive days from the vessel date of purchase.

(2) A person, while waiting to obtain a commission-issued boater education card, may use a certificate of accomplishment for up to sixty days from date of issue to operate a motor vessel provided the original certificate of accomplishment is on board the vessel while it is being operated.

(3) A person residing in Washington who is otherwise required to possess a commission-issued boater education card and has received a certificate, card, or other official document issued by another state or country that is equivalent to Washington's boater education card may use the original of that document as a temporary education card and may operate a motor vessel in Washington for no more than sixty days from the date of residency provided the document is on board.

(4) A person who legally rents a motor vessel and is otherwise required to possess a commission-issued boater education card may use the required motor vessel safety operating and equipment checklist as a temporary education card and may operate the rental motor vessel in Washington for the term of the rental agreement but not longer than sixty consecutive days.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.310, chapter 79A.60 RCW and 2005 c 392, §§ 1 through 5 codified in chapter 79A.60 RCW. WSR 05-23-128, § 352-78-070, filed 11/21/05, effective 12/22/05.]

RCW 79A.05.310, chapter 79A.60 RCW and 2005 c 392, §§ 1 through 5 codified in chapter 79A.60 RCW. WSR 05-23-128, § 352-78-070, filed 11/21/05, effective 12/22/05.