12.02.175 Registration and display of registration number and decal prerequisite to ownership or operation of vessel—Exceptions—Penalties—Disposition of moneys collected.
A. Except as provided in Chapter 88.02 RCW, no person may own or operate any vessel on waters subject to this chapter unless the vessel has been registered and displays a registration number and a valid decal in accordance with Chapter 88.02 RCW, except that a vessel which has or is required to have a valid marine document as a vessel of the United States is only required to display a valid decal.
B. Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 88.02 RCW, a violation of this section is an infraction punishable by a fine of one hundred twenty-five dollars.
C. Municipal court judges and judges pro tem shall have discretion to assess additional penalties for failure to pay or respond to notices of infractions issued under this section as otherwise allowed by law. (Ord. 3135-09 § 25, 2009; Ord. 3051-08 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2834-05 § 3, 2005.)