The purposes of this chapter are as follows:
(1) Regulate charter boats for the carrying of more than six passengers, which are operated on state waters and which are not regulated by the United States coast guard;
(2) Protect the safety and health of employees, passengers, and persons utilizing charter boats;
(3) Authorize the department of labor and industries to adopt rules regulating the use of charter boats operating on state waters and to issue licenses; and
(4) Provide penalties for violations of this chapter.