WAC 296-54-54770. Chokers and butt rigging

(1) Chokers must be at least one size smaller than the mainline. If a dropline is used it must have a breaking strength equal to a line one size smaller than the mainline. (2) All butt hook rigging must be used in a manner to prevent loss of the choker. (3) Molles or cold shuts are prohibited in butt rigging as a load bearing connection.