RCW 88.02.500: Certificate of title system

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88.02.430 << 88.02.500 >> 88.02.510

PDFRCW 88.02.500

Certificate of title system—Intent.

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 § 1009; 1985 c 258 § 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.