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Code · Washington · Title 88 — Navigation and Harbor Improvements · Chapter 88.02

RCW 88.02.500

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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 s 1009 ; 1985 c 258 s 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 .
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