Washington § 79A.60.050 Homicide by watercraft—Penalty.

Washington Statutes

§ 79A.60.050 — Homicide by watercraft—Penalty.

Washington § 79A.60.050

Title 79APUBLIC RECREATIONAL LANDS

Ch. 79A.60REGULATION OF RECREATIONAL VESSELS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 79A.60.050 (2026).

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(1)When the death of any person ensues within three years as a proximate result of injury proximately caused by the operating of any vessel by any person, the operator is guilty of homicide by watercraft if he or she was operating the vessel:

(a)While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as defined by RCW 79A.60.040 ;

(b)In a reckless manner; or

(c)With disregard for the safety of others.

(2)When the death is caused by a skier towed by a vessel, the operator of the vessel is not guilty of homicide by watercraft.

(3)A violation of this section is punishable as a class A felony according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.

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(1) When the death of any person ensues within three years as a proximate result of injury proximately caused by the operating of any vessel by any person, the operator is guilty of homicide by watercraft if he or she was operating the vessel:

(a) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as defined by RCW 79A.60.040 ;

(b) In a reckless manner; or

(c) With disregard for the safety of others.

(2) When the death is caused by a skier towed by a vessel, the operator of the vessel is not guilty of homicide by watercraft.

(3) A violation of this section is punishable as a class A felony according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.