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WA Rev Code § 77.130.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.130 - Disposition of Unclaimed Property.|77.130.050 - Application of chapters 63.24 and 63.29 RCW.

RCW 77.130.050 Application of chapters 63.24 and 63.29 RCW.(1) Chapter 63.24 RCW, unclaimed property in hands of bailee, does not apply to personal property in the possession of the department.(2) The uniform unclaimed property act, chapter 63.29 RCW, does not apply to personal property in the possession of the department.[ 2009 c 333 § 48.]
WA Rev Code § 77.130.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.130 - Disposition of Unclaimed Property.|77.130.060 - Donation of unclaimed personal property.

RCW 77.130.060 Donation of unclaimed personal property.In addition to any other method of disposition of unclaimed property provided under this chapter, the department may donate unclaimed personal property to nonprofit charitable organizations. A nonprofit charitable organization receiving personal property donated under this section must use the property, or its proceeds, to benefit needy persons. The charitable organization must qualify for tax-exempt status under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) of the federal internal revenue code.[ 2009 c 333 § 49.]
WA Rev Code § 77.135.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species.|77.135.040 - Prohibited and regulated species—Required authorization.

RCW 77.135.040 Prohibited and regulated species—Required authorization.(1) Prohibited level 1, level 2, and level 3 species may not be possessed, introduced on or into a water body or property, or trafficked, without department authorization, a permit, or as otherwise provided by rule.(2) Regulated type A, type B, and type C species may not be introduced on or into a water body or property without department authorization, a permit, or as otherwise provided by rule.(3) Regulated type B species, when being actively used for commercial purposes, must be readily and clearly identified in writing by taxonomic species name or subspecies name to distinguish the subspecies from another prohibited species or a regulated type A species. Nothing in this section precludes using additional descriptive language or trade names to describe regulated type B species as long as the labeling requirements of this section are met.[ 2014 c 202 § 106.]NOTES:Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.135.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species.|77.135.050 - Department-declared quarantine.

RCW 77.135.050 Department-declared quarantine.(1) If the department determines it is necessary to protect the environmental, economic, or human health interests of the state from the threat of a prohibited level 1 or level 2 species, the department may declare a quarantine against a water body, property, or region within the state. The department may prohibit or condition the movement of aquatic conveyances and waters from such a quarantined place or area that are likely to contain a prohibited species.(2) A quarantine declaration under this section may be implemented separately or in conjunction with rapid response management actions under RCW 77.135.060 and infested site management actions under RCW 77.135.070 in a manner and for a duration necessary to protect the interests of the state from the threat of a prohibited level 1 or level 2 species. A quarantine declaration must include:(a) The reasons for the action including the prohibited level 1 or level 2 species triggering the quarantine;(b) The boundaries of the area affected;(c) The action timeline;(d) Types of aquatic conveyances and waters affected by the quarantine and any prohibition or conditions on the movement of those aquatic conveyances and waters from the quarantine area; and(e) Inspection and decontamination requirements for aquatic conveyances.[ 2014 c 202 § 107.]NOTES:Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.135.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species.|77.135.060 - Rapid response management actions.

RCW 77.135.060 Rapid response management actions.(1) The department may implement rapid response management actions where a prohibited level 1 species is detected in or on a water body or property. Rapid response management actions may: Include expedited actions to contain, control, or eradicate the prohibited species; and, if applicable, be implemented in conjunction with a quarantine declaration. Rapid response management actions must be terminated by the department when it determines that the targeted prohibited level 1 species are:(a) Eradicated;(b) Contained or controlled without need for further management actions;(c) Reclassified for that water body; or(d) Being managed under infested site management actions pursuant to RCW 77.135.070.(2) If a rapid response management action exceeds seven days, the department may implement an incident command system for rapid response management including scope, duration, and types of actions and to support mutual assistance and cooperation between the department and other affected state and federal agencies, tribes, local governments, and private water body or property owners. The purpose of this system is to coordinate a rapid, effective, and efficient response to contain, control, and eradicate if feasible, a prohibited level 1 species. Mutual assistance and coordination by other state agencies is especially important to assist the department in expediting necessary state and federal environmental permits.(3) The department may enter into cooperative agreements with national, regional, state, and local rapid response management action partners to establish incident command system structures, secure or prepare submission-ready environmental permits, and identify mutual assistance commitments in preparation for potential future actions.(4) The department may perform simulated rapid response exercises, testing, or other training activities to prepare for future rapid response management actions.(5) In implementing rapid response management actions, the department may enter upon property consistent with the process established under RCW 77.135.170.[ 2014 c 202 § 108.]NOTES:Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.135.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species.|77.135.070 - Infested site management actions.

RCW 77.135.070 Infested site management actions.(1) The department may implement infested site management actions where a prohibited level 2 species is detected in or on a water body or property. Infested site management actions may: Include long-term actions to contain, control, or eradicate the prohibited species; and, if applicable, be implemented in conjunction with a quarantine declaration. Infested site management actions must be terminated by the department when it determines that the targeted prohibited level 2 species are:(a) Eradicated;(b) Contained or controlled without need for further management actions; or(c) Reclassified for that water body.(2) The department must consult with affected state and federal agencies, tribes, local governments, and private water body or property owners prior to implementing infested site management actions. The purpose of the consultation is to support mutual assistance and cooperation in providing an effective and efficient response to contain, control, and eradicate, if feasible, a prohibited level 2 species.(3) The department may enter into cooperative agreements with national, regional, state, and local infested site management action partners to establish management responsibilities, secure or prepare submission-ready environmental permits, and identify mutual assistance commitments.(4) In implementing infested site management actions, the department may enter upon property consistent with the process established under RCW 77.135.170.[ 2014 c 202 § 109.]NOTES:Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.135.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species.|77.135.090 - Emergency measures.

RCW 77.135.090 Emergency measures.(1) If the director finds that there exists an imminent danger of a prohibited level 1 or level 2 species detection that seriously endangers or threatens the environment, economy, human health, or well-being of the state of Washington, the director must ask the governor to order, under RCW 43.06.010(14), emergency measures to prevent or abate the prohibited species. The director's findings must contain an evaluation of the effect of the emergency measures on environmental factors such as fish listed under the endangered species act, economic factors such as public and private access, human health factors such as water quality, or well-being factors such as cultural resources.(2) If an emergency is declared pursuant to RCW 43.06.010(14), the director may consult with the invasive species council to advise the governor on emergency measures necessary under RCW 43.06.010(14) and this section, and make subsequent recommendations to the governor. The invasive species council must involve owners of the affected water body or property, state and local governments, federal agencies, tribes, public health interests, technical service providers, and environmental organizations, as appropriate.(3) Upon the governor's approval of emergency measures, the director may implement these measures to prevent, contain, control, or eradicate invasive species that are the subject of the emergency order, notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 15.58 or 17.21 RCW or any other statute. These measures, after evaluation of all other alternatives, may include the surface and aerial application of pesticides.(4) The director must continually evaluate the effects of the emergency measures and report these to the governor at intervals of not less than ten days. The director must immediately advise the governor if the director finds that the emergency no longer exists or if certain emergency measures should be discontinued.[ 2014 c 202 § 111.]NOTES:Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.135.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species.|77.135.100 - Aquatic conveyance—Certificate of inspection—Adoption of rules.

RCW 77.135.100 Aquatic conveyance—Certificate of inspection—Adoption of rules.(1) A person in possession of an aquatic conveyance who enters Washington by road, air, or water is required to have a certificate of inspection. A person must provide this certificate of inspection upon request by a fish and wildlife officer or ex officio fish and wildlife officer.(2) The department must adopt rules to implement this section including:(a) Types of aquatic conveyances required to have a certificate of inspection;(b) Allowable certificate of inspection forms including passport type systems and integration with existing similar permits;(c) Situations when authorization can be obtained for transporting an aquatic conveyance not meeting inspection requirements to a specified location within the state where certificate of inspection requirements can be provided; and(d) Situations where aquatic conveyances are using shared boundary waters of the state, such as portions of the Columbia river, lake Osoyoos, and the Puget Sound.[ 2014 c 202 § 112.]NOTES:Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.135.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species.|77.135.110 - Aquatic conveyance—Clean and drain requirements—Enforcement—Adoption of rules.

RCW 77.135.110 Aquatic conveyance—Clean and drain requirements—Enforcement—Adoption of rules.(1) A person in possession of an aquatic conveyance must meet clean and drain requirements after the conveyance's use in or on a water body or property. A certificate of inspection is not needed to meet clean and drain requirements.(2) A fish and wildlife officer or ex officio fish and wildlife officer may order a person transporting an aquatic conveyance not meeting clean and drain requirements to:(a) Clean and drain the conveyance at the discovery site, if the department determines there are sufficient resources available; or(b) Transport the conveyance to a reasonably close location where resources are sufficient to meet the clean and drain requirements.(3) This section may be enforced immediately on the transportation of aquatic plants by registered vessels, small vessels, seaplanes, and commercial vessels. The department must adopt rules to implement all other aspects of clean and drain requirements, including:(a) Other types of aquatic conveyances subject to this requirement;(b) When transport of an aquatic conveyance is authorized if clean and drain services are not readily available at the last water body used; and(c) Exemptions to clean and drain requirements where the department determines there is minimal risk of spreading invasive species.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 17 § 308; 2014 c 202 § 113.]NOTES:Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.135.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species.|77.135.120 - Mandatory check stations.

RCW 77.135.120 Mandatory check stations.(1) The department may establish mandatory check stations to inspect aquatic conveyances for clean and drain requirements and aquatic invasive species. The check stations must be operated by at least one fish and wildlife officer, an ex officio fish and wildlife officer in coordination with the department, or department-authorized representative, and must be plainly marked by signs and operated in a safe manner.(2) Aquatic conveyances required to stop at mandatory check stations include registered vessels, commercial vessels, and small vessels. The department may establish rules governing other types of aquatic conveyances that must stop at mandatory check stations. The rules must provide sufficient guidance so that a person transporting the aquatic conveyance readily understands that he or she is required to stop.(3) A person who encounters a mandatory check station while transporting an aquatic conveyance must:(a) Stop at the mandatory check station;(b) Allow the aquatic conveyance to be inspected for clean and drain requirements and aquatic invasive species;(c) Follow clean and drain orders if clean and drain requirements are not met pursuant to RCW 77.135.110; and(d) Follow decontamination orders pursuant to RCW 77.135.130 if an aquatic invasive species is found.(4) A person who complies with the department directives under this section is exempt from criminal penalties under RCW 77.15.809 and 77.15.811, civil penalties under *RCW 77.15.160(4), and civil forfeiture under RCW 77.15.070, unless the person has a prior conviction for an invasive species violation within the past five years.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 17 § 309; 2014 c 202 § 114.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 77.15.160 was amended by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 42, changing subsection (4) to subsection (5), effective January 1, 2018.Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.135.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species.|77.135.130 - Decontamination order.

RCW 77.135.130 Decontamination order.(1) Upon discovery of an aquatic conveyance that carries or contains an aquatic invasive species without department authorization, a permit, or as otherwise provided by rule, a fish and wildlife officer or ex officio fish and wildlife officer may issue a decontamination order:(a) Requiring decontamination at the discovery site, if the situation presents a low risk of aquatic invasive species introduction, and sufficient department resources are available at the discovery site;(b) Prohibiting the launch of the aquatic conveyance in a water body until decontamination is completed and certified, if the situation presents a low risk of aquatic invasive species introduction, and sufficient department resources are not available at the discovery site;(c) Requiring immediate transport of the conveyance to an approved decontamination station, and prohibiting the launch of the conveyance in a water body until decontamination is completed and certified, if the situation presents a moderate risk of aquatic invasive species introduction, and sufficient department resources are not available at the discovery site; or(d) Seizing and transporting the aquatic conveyance to an approved decontamination station until decontamination is completed and certified, if the situation presents a high risk of aquatic invasive species introduction, and sufficient department resources are not available at the discovery site.(2) The person possessing the aquatic conveyance that is subject to orders issued under subsection (1)(b) through (d) of this section must bear any costs for seizure, transportation, or decontamination.(3) Orders issued under subsection (1)(b) through (d) of this section must be in writing and must include notice of the opportunity for a hearing pursuant to RCW 77.135.140 to determine the validity of the orders.(4) If a decontamination order is issued under subsection (1)(d) of this section, the department may seize the aquatic conveyance for two working days or a reasonable additional period of time thereafter as needed to meet decontamination requirements. The decontamination period must be based on factors including conveyance size and complexity, type and number of aquatic invasive species present, and decontamination station resource capacity.(5) If an aquatic conveyance is subject to forfeiture under RCW 77.15.070, the timelines and other provisions under that section apply to the seizure.(6) Upon decontamination and issuing a certificate of inspection, an aquatic conveyance must be released to the person in possession of the aquatic conveyance at the time the decontamination order was issued, or to the owner of the aquatic conveyance.[ 2014 c 202 § 115.]NOTES:Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.135.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species.|77.135.140 - Person aggrieved or adversely affected by department's action—Hearing.

RCW 77.135.140 Person aggrieved or adversely affected by department's action—Hearing.(1) A person aggrieved or adversely affected by a quarantine declaration under RCW 77.135.050, a rapid response management action under RCW 77.135.060, an infested site management action under RCW 77.135.070, or a decontamination order under RCW 77.135.130 may contest the validity of the department's actions by requesting a hearing in writing within twenty days of the department's actions.(2) Hearings must be conducted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW and the burden of demonstrating the invalidity of agency action is on the party asserting invalidity. The hearing may be conducted by the director or the director's designee and may occur telephonically.(3) A hearing on a decontamination order is limited to the issues of whether decontamination was necessary and the reasonableness of costs assessed for any seizure, transportation, and decontamination. If the person in possession of the aquatic conveyance that was decontaminated prevails at the hearing, the person is entitled to reimbursement by the department for any costs assessed by the department or decontamination station operator for the seizure, transportation, and decontamination. If the department prevails at the hearing, the department is not responsible for and may not reimburse any costs.[ 2014 c 202 § 116.]NOTES:Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.135.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species.|77.135.150 - Aquatic conveyance inspection and decontamination stations—Adoption of rules.

RCW 77.135.150 Aquatic conveyance inspection and decontamination stations—Adoption of rules.(1) The department may operate aquatic conveyance inspection and decontamination stations statewide for voluntary use by the public or for mandatory use where directed by the department to meet inspection and decontamination requirements of this chapter. Decontamination stations can be part of or separate from inspection stations. Inspection and decontamination stations are separate from commercial vehicle weigh stations operated by the Washington state patrol.(2) Inspection station staff must inspect aquatic conveyances to determine whether the conveyances carry or contain aquatic invasive species. If an aquatic conveyance is free of aquatic invasive species, then inspection station staff must issue a certificate of inspection. A certificate of inspection is valid until the conveyance's next use in a water body.(3) If a conveyance carries or contains aquatic invasive species, then inspection station staff must require the conveyance's decontamination before issuing a certificate of inspection. The certificate of inspection is valid until the conveyance's next use in a water body.(4) The department must identify, in a way that is readily available to the public, the location and contact information for inspection and decontamination stations.(5) The department must adopt by rule standards for inspection and decontamination that, where practical and appropriate, align with regional, national, and international standards.[ 2014 c 202 § 117.]NOTES:Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.135.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species.|77.135.160 - Department-authorized representatives—Adoption of rules—Fee schedule.

RCW 77.135.160 Department-authorized representatives—Adoption of rules—Fee schedule.(1) The department may authorize representatives to operate its inspection and decontamination stations and mandatory check stations. Department-authorized representatives may be department volunteers, other law enforcement agencies, or independent businesses.(2) The department must adopt rules governing the types of services that department-authorized representatives may perform under this chapter.(3) Department-authorized representatives must have official identification, training, and administrative capacity to fulfill their responsibilities under this section.(4) By December 1, 2018, the department must provide the legislature with recommendations for a fee schedule that department-authorized representatives may charge users whose aquatic conveyances receive inspection and decontamination services.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 17 § 306; 2014 c 202 § 118.]NOTES:Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.