Oil tankers — State licensed pilot required.

Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 88.16.070, any registered oil tanker of five thousand gross tons or greater, shall be required:

(1) To take a Washington state licensed pilot while navigating Puget Sound and adjacent waters and shall be liable for and pay pilotage rates pursuant to RCW 88.16.035; and

(2) To take a licensed pilot while navigating the Columbia river.

[1991 c 200 § 602; 1983 c 3 § 231; 1975 1st ex.s. c 125 § 2.]

Notes: Effective dates -- Severability -- 1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901 and 90.56.904.

Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 125: See notes following RCW 88.16.170.