Section 88.02.640 - [Effective 1/1/2029] Fees by type-Disposition, distribution(1) In addition to any other fees and taxes required by law, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall charge the following vessel fees and surcharge: FEE | AMOUNT | AUTHORITY | DISTRIBUTION |
(a) Dealer temporary permit | $5.00 | RCW 88.02.800(2) | General fund |
(b) Derelict vessel and invasive species removal | Subsection (3) of this section | Subsection (3) of this section | Subsection (3) of this section |
(c) Derelict vessel removal surcharge | $1.00 | Subsection (4) of this section | Subsection (4) of this section |
(d) Duplicate certificate of title | $1.25 | RCW 88.02.530(1)(c) | General fund |
(e) Duplicate registration | $1.25 | RCW 88.02.590(1)(c) | General fund |
(f) Filing | RCW 46.17.005 | RCW 88.02.560(2) | RCW 46.68.400 |
(g) License plate technology | RCW 46.17.015 | RCW 88.02.560(2) | RCW 46.68.370 |
(h) License service | RCW 46.17.025 | RCW 88.02.560(2) | RCW 46.68.220 |
(i) Nonresident vessel permit | $25.00 | RCW 88.02.620(3) | Subsection (5) of this section |
(j) Quick title service | $50.00 | RCW 88.02.540(3) | Subsection (7) of this section |
(k) Registration | $10.50 | RCW 88.02.560(2) | RCW 88.02.650 |
(l) Replacement decal | $1.25 | RCW 88.02.595(1)(c) | General fund |
(m) Service fee | RCW 46.17.040 | RCW 88.02.515 and 88.02.560(2) | RCW 46.17.040 |
(n) Title application | $5.00 | RCW 88.02.515 | General fund |
(o) Transfer | $1.00 | RCW 88.02.560(7) | General fund |
(p) Vessel visitor permit | $30.00 | RCW 88.02.610(3) | Subsection (6) of this section |
(2) The five dollar dealer temporary permit fee required in subsection (1) of this section must be credited to the payment of registration fees at the time application for registration is made.(3) The derelict vessel and invasive species removal fee required in subsection (1) of this section is five dollars and must be distributed as follows:(a) Two dollars must be deposited in the aquatic invasive species management account created in RCW 77.135.200;(b) One dollar must be deposited into the aquatic algae control account created in RCW 43.21A.667; and(c) Two dollars must be deposited in the derelict vessel removal account created in RCW 79.100.100.(4) In addition to other fees required in this section, an annual derelict vessel removal surcharge of one dollar must be charged with each vessel registration. The surcharge is to address the significant backlog of derelict vessels accumulated in Washington waters that pose a threat to the health and safety of the people and to the environment and must be deposited into the derelict vessel removal account created in RCW 79.100.100.(5) The twenty-five dollar nonresident vessel permit fee must be paid by the vessel owner to the department for the cost of providing the identification document by the department. Any moneys remaining from the fee after the payment of costs must be allocated to counties by the state treasurer for approved boating safety programs under RCW 88.02.650.(6) The thirty dollar vessel visitor permit fee must be distributed as follows: (a) Five dollars must be deposited in the derelict vessel removal account created in RCW 79.100.100;(b) The department may keep an amount to cover costs for providing the vessel visitor permit;(c) Any moneys remaining must be allocated to counties by the state treasurer for approved boating safety programs under RCW 88.02.650; and(d) Any fees required for licensing agents under RCW 46.17.005 are in addition to any other fee or tax due for the titling and registration of vessels.(7)(a) The fifty dollar quick title service fee must be distributed as follows: (i) If the fee is paid to the director, the fee must be deposited to the general fund.(ii) If the fee is paid to the participating county auditor or other agent appointed by the director, twenty-five dollars must be deposited to the general fund. The remainder must be retained by the county treasurer in the same manner as other fees collected by the county auditor.(iii) If the fee is paid to a subagent appointed by the director, twenty-five dollars must be deposited to the general fund. The remaining twenty-five dollars must be distributed as follows: Twelve dollars and fifty cents must be retained by the county treasurer in the same manner as other fees collected by the county auditor and twelve dollars and fifty cents must be retained by the subagent.(b) For the purposes of this subsection, "quick title" has the same meaning as in RCW 88.02.540.(8) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall charge the service fee under subsection (1)(m) of this section beginning January 1, 2016.Amended by 2021 c 150,§ 5, eff. 7/25/2021, expires 1/1/2029.Reenacted and amended by 2017SP3 c 17,§ 104, eff. 7/1/2019 [7/1/2026].Reenacted and amended by 2017SP3 c 17,§ 103, eff. 10/19/2017, exp. 7/1/2019 [7/1/2026].Amended by 2015SP3 c 44,§ 216, eff. 7/15/2015.Amended by 2015SP3 c 6,§ 803, eff. 9/1/2015, exp. 1/1/2026, expiration extended to 1/1/2029 by 2021 c 150,§ 4, eff. 7/25/2021.Amended by 2015SP2 c 1,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2016.Amended by 2013 c 291,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2013.Amended by 2012 c 74,§ 16, eff. 6/7/2012.Amended by 2011 c 326,§ 5, eff. 1/1/2012.Amended by 2011 c 171,§ 134, eff. 7/1/2011.Amended by 2011 c 169,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2011.Added by 2010 c 161, § 1028, eff. 7/1/2011.Effective date-2017 3rd sp.s. c 17 s 104: "Section 104 of this act takes effect July 1, 2019." [ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 17 s 311.]
Effective date-2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
Effective date-2015 2nd sp.s. c 1: See note following RCW 46.68.025.
Application-Effective date- 2011 c 326 : See notes following RCW 46.12.555.
Intent-Effective date- 2011 c 171 : See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
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.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.