BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

HB 1693: Ferries

Waiving the ten-mile ferry restriction.

Summary

Authorizes a commercial ferry operator to apply to the Washington utilities and transportation commission under chapter 81.84 RCW for a waiver from the ten-mile restriction. Provides that, if the application is for operation of passenger-only service along a route that is not served by the Washington state ferry system at the time of the application, the commission shall grant the waiver.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to commercial ferry operators;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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