(1) The department shall:

(a) Develop and approve a carbon monoxide warning sticker;

(b) Approve a carbon monoxide warning sticker that has been approved by the United States coast guard for similar uses in other states;

(c) Provide the carbon monoxide warning sticker when an application for a certificate of title is made and the ownership of the vessel is transferred between natural persons; and

(d) Notify the new vessel owner described in (c) of this subsection that the carbon monoxide sticker must be affixed to the vessel as described in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) A new or used motor-driven vessel, as defined in RCW 79A.60.010, other than a personal watercraft, as defined in RCW 79A.60.010, sold within this state must display a carbon monoxide warning sticker as provided in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) A vessel dealer shall ensure that a carbon monoxide warning sticker has been affixed to any vessel sold by the dealer before completing the sale.

(4) A carbon monoxide warning sticker already developed by a vessel manufacturer satisfies the requirements of this section if it has been approved by the department.

Reviser’s note: RCW 88.02.250 was directed to be recodified under the subchapter heading “registration certificates” in chapter 88.02 RCW pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1233, but recodification under the subchapter heading “general provisions” in chapter 88.02 RCW appears to be more appropriate.

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—2006 c 140 §§ 2 and 3: “Sections 2 and 3 of this act take effect January 1, 2007.” [ 2006 c 140 § 6.]

Short title—2006 c 140: See note following RCW 79A.60.660.