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WA Rev Code § 77.44.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.44 - Warm Water Game Fish Enhancement Program.|77.44.010 - Warm water game fish enhancement program—Created.

RCW 77.44.010 Warm water game fish enhancement program—Created.A warm water game fish enhancement program is created in the department. The enhancement program shall be designed to increase the opportunities to fish for and catch warm water game fish including: Largemouth black bass, smallmouth black bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, and tiger musky. The program shall be designed to use a practical applied approach to increasing warm water fishing. The department shall use the funds available efficiently to assure the greatest increase in the fishing for warm water fish at the lowest cost. This approach shall involve the minimization of overhead and administrative costs and the maximization of productive in-the-field activities.[ 1998 c 191 § 39; 1996 c 222 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—1998 c 191: See note following RCW 77.32.410.Effective dates—1996 c 222: "(1) Sections 1, 2, and 4 through 6 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1996.(2) Section 3 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1997." [ 1996 c 222 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 77.44.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.44 - Warm Water Game Fish Enhancement Program.|77.44.030 - Freshwater, combination fishing license—Disposition of fee.

RCW 77.44.030 Freshwater, combination fishing license—Disposition of fee.(1) As provided in RCW 77.32.440, a portion of each freshwater and combination fishing license fee shall be deposited into the warm water game fish account.(2) The department shall use the most cost-effective format in designing and administering the warm water game fish surcharge [account].(3) A warm water game fish account shall be used for enhancement of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, black crappie, white crappie, channel catfish, and tiger musky.[ 1998 c 191 § 29; 1996 c 222 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—1998 c 191: See note following RCW 77.32.410.Effective dates—1996 c 222: See note following RCW 77.44.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.44.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.44 - Warm Water Game Fish Enhancement Program.|77.44.050 - Warm water game fish account—Created—Use of moneys.

RCW 77.44.050 Warm water game fish account—Created—Use of moneys.The warm water game fish account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account are subject to legislative appropriation and shall be used for the purpose of funding the warm water game fish enhancement program, including the development of warm water pond and lake habitat, culture of warm water game fish, improvement of warm water fish habitat, management of warm water fish populations, and other practical activities that will improve the fishing for warm water fish. Funds for warm water game fish as provided in RCW 77.32.440 shall not serve as replacement funding for department-operated warm water fish projects existing on December 31, 1994.[ 2020 c 148 § 25; 2009 c 333 § 43; 1999 c 235 § 1; 1996 c 222 § 5.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.Effective date—1999 c 235: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 10, 1999]." [ 1999 c 235 § 4.]Effective dates—1996 c 222: See note following RCW 77.44.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.44.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.44 - Warm Water Game Fish Enhancement Program.|77.44.060 - Specifications—Purchases from aquatic farmers.

RCW 77.44.060 Specifications—Purchases from aquatic farmers.If the department requires, pursuant to its authority relative to environmental permits or licenses, that resident hatchery game fish be stocked by the permittee or licensee for mitigation of environmental damage, the department shall specify the pounds or numbers, species, stock, and/or race of resident game fish that are to be provided. The department shall offer the permittee or licensee the option of purchasing under contract from aquatic farmers in Washington, those game fish, unless the fish specified by the department are not available from Washington growers.[ 1991 c 253 § 3. Formerly RCW 77.18.020.]
WA Rev Code § 77.44.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.44 - Warm Water Game Fish Enhancement Program.|77.44.070 - Purchases from aquatic farmers for stocking purposes.

RCW 77.44.070 Purchases from aquatic farmers for stocking purposes.Any agency of state or federal government, political subdivision of the state, private or public utility company, corporation, or sports group, or any purchaser of fish under RCW 77.44.060 may purchase resident game fish from an aquatic farmer for stocking purposes if permit requirements of this title and the department have been met.[ 2001 c 253 § 53; 1991 c 253 § 4. Formerly RCW 77.18.030.]
WA Rev Code § 77.50.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.50 - Limitations on Certain Commercial Fisheries.|77.50.020 - Limitations on commercial fishing for chinook or coho salmon in Pacific Ocean and Straits of Juan de Fuca.

RCW 77.50.020 Limitations on commercial fishing for chinook or coho salmon in Pacific Ocean and Straits of Juan de Fuca.(1) The commission may authorize commercial fishing for coho salmon in the Pacific Ocean and the Straits of Juan de Fuca only from June 16th through October 31st.(2) The commission may authorize commercial fishing for chinook salmon in the Pacific Ocean and the Straits of Juan de Fuca only from March 15th through October 31st.[ 1998 c 190 § 76; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 26 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 48; 1955 c 12 § 75.18.020. Prior: 1953 c 147 § 3. Formerly RCW 75.12.015, 75.18.020.]NOTES:Referral to electorate—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013.Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020.
WA Rev Code § 77.50.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.50 - Limitations on Certain Commercial Fisheries.|77.50.030 - Salmon fishing gear.

RCW 77.50.030 Salmon fishing gear.(1) A person shall not use, operate, or maintain a gill net which exceeds one thousand five hundred feet in length or a drag seine in the waters of the Columbia river for catching salmon.(2) A person shall not construct, install, use, operate, or maintain within state waters a pound net, round haul net, lampara net, fish trap, fish wheel, scow fish wheel, set net, weir, or fixed appliance for catching salmon or steelhead except under the authority of a trial or experimental fishery permit, when an emerging commercial fishery has been designated allowing use of one or more of these gear types. The director must consult with the commercial fishing interests that would be affected by the trial or experimental fishery permit. The director may authorize the use of this gear for scientific investigations.(3) The department, in coordination with the Oregon department of fish and wildlife, shall adopt rules to regulate the use of monofilament in gill net webbing on the Columbia river.[ 2001 c 163 § 2; 1998 c 190 § 77; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 27; 1985 c 147 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 52; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.040. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 29; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-303. Formerly RCW 75.12.040.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 2 §§ 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79: See RCW 43.300.900.
WA Rev Code § 77.50.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.50 - Limitations on Certain Commercial Fisheries.|77.50.040 - Commercial net fishing for salmon in tributaries of Columbia river—Boundaries defined.

RCW 77.50.040 Commercial net fishing for salmon in tributaries of Columbia river—Boundaries defined.(1) The commission shall adopt rules defining geographical boundaries of the following Columbia river tributaries and sloughs:(a) Washougal river;(b) Camas slough;(c) Lewis river;(d) Kalama river;(e) Cowlitz river;(f) Elokomin river;(g) Elokomin sloughs;(h) Skamokawa sloughs;(i) Grays river;(j) Deep river;(k) Grays bay.(2) The commission may authorize commercial net fishing for salmon in the tributaries and sloughs from September 1st to November 30th only, if the time, areas, and level of effort are regulated in order to maximize the recreational fishing opportunity while minimizing excess returns of fish to hatcheries. The commission shall not authorize commercial net fishing if a significant catch of steelhead would occur.[ 1998 c 190 § 78; 1984 c 80 § 5; 1983 c 245 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.12.132.]
WA Rev Code § 77.50.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.50 - Limitations on Certain Commercial Fisheries.|77.50.060 - Unauthorized fishing vessels entering state waters.

RCW 77.50.060 Unauthorized fishing vessels entering state waters.In order to protect the welfare of the citizens of the state of Washington by protecting the natural resources of the state from illegal fishing in state waters, commercial fishing vessels which are not authorized by law to fish for salmon in Washington state waters cannot enter Washington state waters unless all salmon fishing gear is stowed below deck or placed in a position so that it is not readily available for fishing.[ 1987 c 262 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.12.155.]
WA Rev Code § 77.50.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.50 - Limitations on Certain Commercial Fisheries.|77.50.080 - Possession or transportation in Pacific Ocean of salmon taken by other than troll lines or angling gear.

RCW 77.50.080 Possession or transportation in Pacific Ocean of salmon taken by other than troll lines or angling gear.Within the waters described in RCW 77.50.070, a person shall not transport or possess salmon on board a vessel carrying fishing gear of a type other than troll lines or angling gear, unless accompanied by a certificate issued by a state or country showing that the salmon have been lawfully taken within the territorial waters of the state or country.[ 2000 c 107 § 13; 1998 c 190 § 81; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 61; 1963 c 234 § 2; 1957 c 108 § 5. Formerly RCW 75.12.230.]NOTES:Preamble—1957 c 108: See note following RCW 77.50.070.
WA Rev Code § 77.50.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.50 - Limitations on Certain Commercial Fisheries.|77.50.090 - Bottom trawling not authorized—Areas specified.

RCW 77.50.090 Bottom trawling not authorized—Areas specified.The commission shall not authorize commercial bottom trawling for food fish and shellfish in all areas of Hood Canal south of a line projected from Tala Point to Foulweather Bluff and in Puget Sound south of a line projected from Foulweather Bluff to Double Bluff and including all marine waters east of Whidbey Island and Camano Island.[ 1998 c 190 § 82; 1989 c 172 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.12.390.]
WA Rev Code § 77.50.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.50 - Limitations on Certain Commercial Fisheries.|77.50.100 - Hood Canal shrimp—Limitation on number of shrimp pots.

RCW 77.50.100 Hood Canal shrimp—Limitation on number of shrimp pots.The commission shall not authorize any commercial fisher to use more than fifty shrimp pots while commercially fishing for shrimp in that portion of Hood Canal lying south of the Hood Canal floating bridge.[ 1998 c 190 § 83; 1993 c 340 § 50; 1989 c 316 § 9; 1983 1st ex.s. c 31 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.12.440, 75.28.134.]NOTES:Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 31: "This act shall take effect January 1, 1984." [ 1983 1st ex.s. c 31 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 77.50.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.50 - Limitations on Certain Commercial Fisheries.|77.50.110 - Commercial salmon fishing—Unauthorized gear.

RCW 77.50.110 Commercial salmon fishing—Unauthorized gear.The commission shall not authorize angling gear or other personal use gear for commercial salmon fishing.[ 1998 c 190 § 84; 1996 c 267 § 24; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 69; 1969 ex.s. c 23 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.12.650.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1996 c 267: See notes following RCW 77.12.177.Effective date—1969 ex.s. c 23: "The provisions of this act shall become effective January 1, 1970." [ 1969 ex.s. c 23 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 77.50.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.50 - Limitations on Certain Commercial Fisheries.|77.50.120 - Maintaining consistent salmon harvest levels.

RCW 77.50.120 Maintaining consistent salmon harvest levels.It is the intent of the legislature to ensure that a sustainable level of salmon is made available for harvest for commercial fishers in the state. Maintaining consistent harvest levels has become increasingly difficult with the listing of salmonid species under the federal endangered species act. Without a stable level of harvest, fishers cannot develop niche markets that maximize the economic value of the harvest. New tools and approaches are needed by fish managers to bring increased stability to the fishing industry.In the short term, it is the legislature's intent to provide managers with tools to assure that commercial harvest of targeted stocks can continue and expand under the constraints of the federal endangered species act. There are experimental types of commercial fishing gear that could allow fishers to stabilize harvest levels by selectively targeting healthy salmon stocks.For the longer term, the department of fish and wildlife shall proceed with changes to the operation of certain hatcheries in order to stabilize harvest levels by allowing naturally spawning and hatchery origin fish to be managed as a single run. Scientific information from such hatcheries would guide the department's approach to reducing the need to mass mark hatchery origin salmon where appropriate.[ 2001 c 163 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.55.031 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.55 - Construction Projects in State Waters.|77.55.031 - Driving across established ford.

RCW 77.55.031 Driving across established ford.The act of driving across an established ford is exempt from a permit. Driving across streams or on wetted streambeds at areas other than established fords requires a permit. Work within the ordinary high water line of state waters to construct or repair a ford or crossing requires a permit.[ 2005 c 146 § 301.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2005 c 146: See note following RCW 77.55.011.
WA Rev Code § 77.55.041 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.55 - Construction Projects in State Waters.|77.55.041 - Derelict fishing, crab, and other shellfish gear—Removal.

RCW 77.55.041 Derelict fishing, crab, and other shellfish gear—Removal.(1) The removal of derelict fishing gear does not require a permit under this chapter if the gear is removed according to the guidelines described in RCW 77.12.865.(2) The removal of crab and other shellfish gear does not require a permit under this chapter if the gear is removed under a permit issued pursuant to RCW 77.70.500.[ 2010 c 193 § 10; 2005 c 146 § 302; 2002 c 20 § 4. Formerly RCW 77.55.330.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2005 c 146: See note following RCW 77.55.011.Finding—Purpose—2002 c 20: See note following RCW 77.12.865.
WA Rev Code § 77.55.051 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.55 - Construction Projects in State Waters.|77.55.051 - Spartina/purple loosestrife—Removal or control.

RCW 77.55.051 Spartina/purple loosestrife—Removal or control.(1) An activity conducted solely for the removal or control of spartina does not require a permit.(2) An activity conducted solely for the removal or control of purple loosestrife and which is performed with handheld tools, handheld equipment, or equipment carried by a person does not require a permit.[ 2005 c 146 § 303.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2005 c 146: See note following RCW 77.55.011.
WA Rev Code § 77.55.061 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.55 - Construction Projects in State Waters.|77.55.061 - Hazardous substance remedial actions—Procedural requirements not applicable.

RCW 77.55.061 Hazardous substance remedial actions—Procedural requirements not applicable.The procedural requirements of this chapter shall not apply to any person conducting a remedial action at a facility pursuant to a consent decree, order, or agreed order issued pursuant to chapter 70A.305 RCW, or to the department of ecology when it conducts a remedial action under chapter 70A.305 RCW. The department of ecology shall ensure compliance with the substantive requirements of this chapter through the consent decree, order, or agreed order issued pursuant to chapter 70A.305 RCW, or during the department-conducted remedial action, through the procedures developed by the department pursuant to RCW 70A.305.090.[ 2020 c 20 § 1465; 1994 c 257 § 18. Formerly RCW 77.55.030, 75.20.025.]NOTES:Severability—1994 c 257: See note following RCW 36.70A.270.
WA Rev Code § 77.55.081 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.55 - Construction Projects in State Waters.|77.55.081 - Removal or control of aquatic noxious weeds—Rules—Pamphlet.

RCW 77.55.081 Removal or control of aquatic noxious weeds—Rules—Pamphlet.(1) By June 30, 1997, the department shall develop rules for projects conducted solely for the removal or control of various aquatic noxious weeds other than spartina and purple loosestrife and for activities or hydraulic projects for controlling purple loosestrife not covered by RCW 77.55.051(2). Following the adoption of the rules, the department shall produce and distribute a pamphlet describing the methods of removing or controlling the aquatic noxious weeds that are approved under the rules. The pamphlet serves as the permit for any project that is conducted solely for the removal or control of such aquatic noxious weeds and that is conducted as described in the pamphlet. No further permit is required for such a project.(2) From time to time as information becomes available, the department shall adopt similar rules for additional aquatic noxious weeds or additional activities for removing or controlling aquatic noxious weeds not governed by RCW 77.55.051 (1) and (2) and shall produce and distribute one or more pamphlets describing these methods of removal or control. Such a pamphlet serves as the permit for any project that is conducted solely for the removal or control of such aquatic noxious weeds and that is conducted as described in the pamphlet. No further permit is required for such a project.(3) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the department from requiring a permit for those parts of hydraulic projects that are not specifically for the control or removal of spartina, purple loosestrife, or other aquatic noxious weeds.[ 2005 c 146 § 401; 1995 c 255 § 4. Formerly RCW 77.55.150, 75.20.108.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2005 c 146: See note following RCW 77.55.011.Effective date—1995 c 255: See RCW 17.26.901.
WA Rev Code § 77.55.091 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.55 - Construction Projects in State Waters.|77.55.091 - Small scale prospecting and mining—Rules.

RCW 77.55.091 Small scale prospecting and mining—Rules.(1) Small scale prospecting and mining shall not require a permit under this chapter if the prospecting is conducted in accordance with rules established by the department.(2) By December 31, 1998, the department shall adopt rules applicable to small scale prospecting and mining activities subject to this section. The department shall develop the rules in cooperation with the recreational mining community and other interested parties.(3) Within two months of adoption of the rules, the department shall distribute an updated gold and fish pamphlet that describes methods of mineral prospecting that are consistent with the department's rule. The pamphlet shall be written to clearly indicate the prospecting methods that require a permit under this chapter and the prospecting methods that require compliance with the pamphlet. To the extent possible, the department shall use the provisions of the gold and fish pamphlet to minimize the number of specific provisions of a written permit issued under this chapter.[ 2005 c 146 § 402; 1997 c 415 § 2. Formerly RCW 77.55.270, 75.20.330.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2005 c 146: See note following RCW 77.55.011.Findings—1997 c 415: "The legislature finds that small scale prospecting and mining: (1) Is an important part of the heritage of the state; (2) provides economic benefits to the state; and (3) can be conducted in a manner that is beneficial to fish habitat and fish propagation. Now, therefore, the legislature declares that small scale prospecting and mining shall be regulated in the least burdensome manner that is consistent with the state's fish management objectives and the federal endangered species act." [ 1997 c 415 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.55.101 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.55 - Construction Projects in State Waters.|77.55.101 - Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter.

RCW 77.55.101 Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any legal requirement under this chapter, including any standard, limitation, rule, or order is superseded and replaced in accordance with the terms and provisions of an environmental excellence program agreement, entered into under chapter 43.21K RCW.[ 1997 c 381 § 25. Formerly RCW 77.55.020, 75.20.015.]NOTES:Purpose—1997 c 381: See RCW 43.21K.005.
WA Rev Code § 77.55.111 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.55 - Construction Projects in State Waters.|77.55.111 - Habitat incentives agreement.

RCW 77.55.111 Habitat incentives agreement.When a private landowner is applying for a permit under this chapter and that landowner has entered into a habitat incentives agreement with the department and the department of natural resources as provided in RCW 77.55.121, the department shall comply with the terms of that agreement when evaluating the request for a permit.[ 2005 c 146 § 403; 2001 c 253 § 54; 1997 c 425 § 4. Formerly RCW 77.55.280, 75.20.340.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2005 c 146: See note following RCW 77.55.011.Finding—Intent—1997 c 425: See note following RCW 77.55.121.
WA Rev Code § 77.55.131 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.55 - Construction Projects in State Waters.|77.55.131 - Dike vegetation management guidelines—Memorandum of agreement.

RCW 77.55.131 Dike vegetation management guidelines—Memorandum of agreement.The department and the department of ecology will work cooperatively with the United States army corps of engineers to develop a memorandum of agreement outlining dike vegetation management guidelines so that dike owners are eligible for coverage under P.L. 84-99, and state requirements established pursuant to RCW 77.55.021 are met.[ 2005 c 146 § 405; 2000 c 107 § 18; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 34; 1991 c 322 § 19. Formerly RCW 77.55.130, 75.20.1041.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2005 c 146: See note following RCW 77.55.011.Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 2 §§ 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79: See RCW 43.300.900.Findings—Intent—1991 c 322: See note following RCW 86.12.200.