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Statutes > Washington > Title-88 > 88-02 > 88-02-500Certificate of title system — Intent. (Effective July 1, 2011.)
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.
