State v. Ames

Citations

• 47 Wash. 328
• 92 P. 137
• 1907 Wash. LEXIS 761

Syllabus

<p>Pilots—Regulation—Power of State. The legislature has power to regulate pilotage of the public waters within the boundaries of the state so far as relates to vessels engaged in strictly, foreign commerce, since Congress has not attempted to regulate the same.</p> <p>Statutes—Validitx of Portion. The invalidity of a provision for a penalty for acts made misdemeanors does not affect the balance of the act, as the misdemeanors are punishable under the general statute, Bal. Code, § § 6776, 7435.</p> <p>Statutes—Title—Subjects Included—Pilotage. An act entitled “to establish pilot regulations” in certain waters, is broad enough to include provisions relating to a penalty for violation of the statute.</p> <p>Constitutional Law—Class Legislation—Pilots. An act requiring an applicant for a pilot’s license to be a qualified voter does not unlawfully discriminate between citizens of the state.</p> <p>Pilots—Statutes—Construction. The pilotage law, Bal. Code, §§ 3216-3243, applies to vessels propelled by steam as well as sailing vessels.</p> <p>Same. The pilotage law, Bal. Code, §§ 3216-3243, as amended by Laws 1901, p. 17, is not objectionable as indefinite or as prescribing different penalties for the same offense.</p>