(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, vessels on whitewater rivers proceeding downstream have the right-of-way over vessels proceeding upstream.

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(2) In all cases, vessels not under power proceeding downstream on whitewater rivers have the right-of-way over motorized craft underway.
[ 1993 c 244 § 29; 1986 c 217 § 4. Formerly RCW 88.12.260 and 91.14.030.]

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Intent1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.