SB5281 modifies vessel length requirements for nonresident permits in Washington.

SB5281 changes the vessel length requirement for obtaining a nonresident vessel permit in Washington. It mandates that such permits are only required for vessels between 30 and 300 feet in length. The bill also adjusts the fee structure for these permits, setting specific rates based on vessel length. Additionally, it outlines the distribution of fees collected, including allocations for aquatic invasive species management and derelict vessel removal accounts. The changes are set to expire on January 1, 2029.

SB5281 modifies vessel length requirements for nonresident permits in Washington.

SB5281 changes the vessel length requirement for obtaining a nonresident vessel permit in Washington. It mandates that such permits are only required for vessels between 30 and 300 feet in length. The bill also adjusts the fee structure for these permits, setting specific rates based on vessel length. Additionally, it outlines the distribution of fees collected, including allocations for aquatic invasive species management and derelict vessel removal accounts. The changes are set to expire on January 1, 2029.