11243 - MLE 1373 APPROVED PROGRAM AGREEMENT

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EXHIBIT C OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Officer/Deputy Qualifications: AGENCY agrees to utilize officers/deputies with law enforcement certificates from the Criminal Justice Training Commission that authorize them to enforce all boating laws and regulations. Officers/deputies who have completed equivalent training may be approved by the STATE PARKS Director or designee. Officer/Deputy Training Required: AGENCY agrees to ensure that all officers/ deputies involved in the recreational boating safety program attend the Washington State Basic Marine Law Enforcement Training course. STATE PARKS agrees to provide this training at no charge to AGENCY. Only officers/deputies that have attended this training will be considered trained. The AGENCY recognizes the National Association of Boating Law Administrators' Boating Crewmember Course or the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers' Marine Law Enforcement Training Program as an equivalent course. Officers/deputies may attend an alternative and equivalent course with prior written STATE PARKS approval. New Programs, Officers/Deputies, Must Acquire Training Within One Year: AGENCY agrees to acquire required training for officers/deputies within one year of becoming an approved program, and within one year for each newly assigned boating safety officer/deputy. Training Currency: AGENCY must submit a BOAT Currency Requirements Report Web Form for all active personnel listed on the roster submitted with the A-299 Web Form by October 15 each year. These reports must be submitted at least annually but may be updated throughout the year. If AGENCY feels that they will be unable to complete all training tasks required, it shall submit a statement of explanation to the Marine Law Enforcement Coordinator. Document Additional Training: AGENCY agrees to list on the A-299 form any additional training courses its personnel have completed. Vessels and Equipment: AGENCY agrees to acquire and make available the necessary boating safety patrol equipment, including vessels capable of serving the minimum requirements outlined in this agreement. Patrol vessels must be properly marked and properly equipped as provided in chapter 88.02 RCW and chapter 352-60 WAC. Vessel, Aircraft, Vehicle and Equipment Inventory Required: AGENCY agrees to supply STATE PARKS with an inventory of all vessels, aircraft, vehicles, and equipment utilized in the Updated 10/20/2024 Page 9 of 25