Washington Statutes
§ 90.56.530 — Reckless operation of a tank vessel—Penalty.
Washington § 90.56.530
JurisdictionWashington
Title 90WATER RIGHTS—ENVIRONMENT
Ch. 90.56OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE
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Wash. Rev. Code § 90.56.530 (2026).
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(1)A person commits the crime of reckless operation of a tank vessel if, while (a) navigating a tank vessel, (b) piloting a tank vessel, or (c) on the vessel control bridge and in control of the motion, direction, or speed of a tank vessel, the person, with recklessness as defined in RCW 9A.08.010 , causes a release of oil.
(2)Reckless operation of a tank vessel is a class C felony under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
Effective dates — 1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901 .
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§ 9A.08.010
Washington § 9A.08.010
§ 90.56.901
Washington § 90.56.901
Legislative History
[1991 c 200 s 604. Formerly RCW88.16.210.]
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