(1) Every vessel registered with the State Department of Licensing must display state registration numbers and a current registration decal on each side of the bow. Violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor.

(2) Every vessel registered with the U.S. Coast Guard as a documented vessel or registered with the State Department of Revenue as a commercial vessel shall display a current Department of Revenue decal on the vessel. Violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor.

(3) A person shall not operate, or permit to be operated, a vessel equipped with a motor or other propulsion machinery of a power beyond the vessel’s ability to operate safely, taking into consideration the vessel type, use, construction, condition, the weather conditions and other existing operating conditions, except when the overpowering is reasonably advisable to effect a rescue or for some similar emergency purpose.

(4) If it appears reasonably certain to any law enforcement officer that a person is operating a vessel clearly loaded or powered beyond its safe operating ability and in the judgment of that officer the operation creates an especially hazardous condition, the officer may direct the operator to take immediate and reasonable steps necessary for the safety of the individuals on board the vessel, including directing the operator to return to shore or a mooring buoy and to remain there until the situation creating the hazard is corrected or ended. Failure to follow the direction of an officer under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable as provided under RCW 9.92.030.

(5) The requirements of CCC 15.04.040(1), (2) and 15.04.060(1), (2), (3), (5), (8), (9), (12) and 15.04.100(5) and (7) shall not apply to persons engaged in tournaments, competitions, or exhibitions that have been authorized or other permitted by the Sheriff of Clallam County.