§ 16.04.340. Violators guilty of misdemeanor—Penalties.

A.

Unless a violation is specifically designated as a civil infraction, any person who violates this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars or by imprisonment of not more than ninety days in the county jail, or both by fine and imprisonment within the discretion of the court.

B.

Violation of the following sections of this chapter shall constitute a class 4 civil infraction:

1.

Section 16.04.070, overloading of vessels;

2.

Section 16.04.080, overpowering of boats;

3.

Section 16.04.100, speed limits—general;

4.

Section 16.04.110, speed limits and skiing times on certain lakes;

5.

Section 16.04.120, observers;

6.

Section 16.04.130, personal flotation devices.

7.

Section 16.04.135, fire extinguishers;

8.

Section 16.04.140, counterclockwise operation of motorboats and skiers;

9.

Section 16.04.170, right-of-way;

10.

Section 16.04.200, scuba diving;

11.

Section 16.04.360, engine type noise;

12.

Section 16.04.370, transportation of aquatic plants.

Civil infractions shall be heard and determined according to Chapter 7.80 RCW, as amended and any applicable court rules.

C.

It shall be within the discretion of the court to require any person who violates any section of this chapter to attend boating safety school in addition to or in lieu of a fine.

(Ord. 11951 § 5, 1999: Ord. 3303 § 38, 1965)