2018 Revised Code of Washington
Title 88 - NAVIGATION AND HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS
88.02 Vessel registration.
88.02.500 Certificate of title system—Intent.
RCW 88.02.500 Certificate of title system—Intent.
It is the intention of the legislature:
(1) To establish a system of certificates of title for vessels similar to that in existence for motor vehicles under chapter 46.12 RCW;
(2) That certificates of title become sufficient evidence of ownership of the vessel it describes so that persons may rely upon that certificate; and
(3) That security interest in vessels be perfected solely by notation of a secured party upon the certificate of title.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1009; 1985 c 258 § 1. Formerly RCW 88.02.120.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective date—1985 c 258: See note following RCW 88.02.520.
