WAC 296-115-120. Annual fee schedule

The following fees must be paid by, or on behalf of, the owner or user of the vessel(s). Effective June 1, 2023 (1) The annual certification fee for passenger vessels or barges is $300 plus $2.40 per ton for each vessel. (2) The fee for an operator's license for passenger vessels or barges is $60 for the first year; this covers application and test costs. The renewal fee is $30 annually. (3) Additional inspection service when required is at the rate of $30 per hour, plus travel and per diem. Effective June 1, 2025 (1) The annual certification fee for passenger vessels or barges is $350 plus $2.80 per ton for each vessel. (2) The fee for an operator's license for passenger vessels or barges is $70 for the first year; this covers application and test costs. The renewal fee is $35 annually. (3) Additional inspection service when required is at the rate of $35 per hour, plus travel and per diem. Effective June 1, 2027 (1) The annual certification fee for passenger vessels or barges is $400 plus $3.20 per ton for each vessel. (2) The fee for an operator's license for passenger vessels or barges is $80 for the first year; this covers application and test costs. The renewal fee is $40 annually. (3) Additional inspection service when required is at the rate of $40 per hour, plus travel and per diem. Effective June 1, 2029 (1) The annual certification fee for passenger vessels or barges is $450 plus $3.60 per ton for each vessel. (2) The fee for an operator's license for passenger vessels or barges is $90 for the first year; this covers application and test costs. The renewal fee is $45 annually. (3) Additional inspection service when required is at the rate of $45 per hour, plus travel and per diem. Effective June 1, 2031 (1) The annual certification fee for passenger vessels or barges is $500 plus $4 per ton for each vessel. (2) The fee for an operator's license for passenger vessels or barges is $100 for the first year; this covers application and test costs. The renewal fee is $50 annually. (3) Additional inspection service when required is at the rate of $50 per hour, plus travel and per diem.