Here is the response I recieved from Recreational Boating Association of Washington:
Hi Thomas:
Thank you for your email. RBAW was quite involved in the 2014 Derelict Vessel bill during this past winter and like most bills, there there were compromises in several areas before the bill became law.
RBAW pushed for and was successful at getting commercial vessels to contribute to the derelict vessel removal fund for the first time ever. Prior to this, the burden for funding derelict vessel removal fund has fallen to the recreational boats only.
On the other hand, we have heard concerns about private rights and the record keeping requirements from many. We are working with the Northwest Marine Trade Association who represents many commercial marinas, and the Department of Revenue to ensure the implementation is reasonable. There also appears to be some direction on the part of commercial marinas to propose changes to the record keeping requirements in the coming session of the Legislature. We will know more about how this all fits together as we get into the fall.
We appreciate your input and please keep RBAW appraised of any and all concerns you may have. Thanks again
- Steve
Steve Greaves
RBAW President
206-371-0486
----- Original Message -----
From: Teseniar,Thomas A
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Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 12:44 PM
Subject: Moorage Taxes
Good Afternoon All,
I was able to get this letter from the Longview Yacht Club and this is not settling well with its members. Especially the fact the Commodore must now keep records.
As a member RBAW I find this letter very disturbing and seems like I am taxed enough, let along the State now having all my private information and placing burdens on marinas and yacht clubs.
Please see attached
Thomas Teseniar
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