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WA Rev Code § 79.135.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.135 - Aquatic Lands—Oysters, Geoducks, Shellfish, Other Aquacultural Uses, and Marine Aquatic Plants.|79.135.210 - Geoduck harvesting—Agreements, regulation—Geoduck diver safety program.

RCW 79.135.210 Geoduck harvesting—Agreements, regulation—Geoduck diver safety program.(1) Except as provided in RCW 79.135.040, geoducks shall be sold as valuable materials under the provisions of *chapter 79.90 RCW. After confirmation of the sale, the department may enter into an agreement with the purchaser for the harvesting of geoducks. The department may place terms and conditions in the harvesting agreements as the department deems necessary. The department may enforce the provisions of any harvesting agreement by suspending or canceling the harvesting agreement or through any other means contained in the harvesting agreement. Any geoduck harvester may terminate a harvesting agreement entered into pursuant to this subsection if actions of a governmental agency, beyond the control of the harvester, its agents, or its employees, prohibit harvesting, for a period exceeding thirty days during the term of the harvesting agreement, except as provided within the agreement. Upon termination of the agreement by the harvester, the harvester shall be reimbursed by the department for the cost paid to the department on the agreement, less the value of the harvest already accomplished by the harvester under the agreement.(2) Harvesting agreements under this title for the purpose of harvesting geoducks shall require the harvester and the harvester's agent or representatives to comply with all applicable commercial diving safety standards and regulations promulgated and implemented by the federal occupational safety and health administration established under the federal occupational safety and health act of 1970 as the law exists or as amended (84 Stat. 1590 et seq.; 29 U.S.C. Sec. 651 et seq.). However, for the purposes of this section and RCW 77.60.070, all persons who dive for geoducks are deemed to be employees as defined by the federal occupational safety and health act. All harvesting agreements shall provide that failure to comply with these standards is cause for suspension or cancellation of the harvesting agreement. Further, for the purposes of this subsection if the harvester contracts with another person or entity for the harvesting of geoducks, the harvesting agreement shall not be suspended or canceled if the harvester terminates its business relationship with such an entity until compliance with this subsection is secured.(3) Beginning January 1, 2015, geoduck divers licensed under RCW 77.65.410 must annually complete the geoduck diver safety program established in RCW 43.30.560 in order to be maintained on a department of natural resources' harvest agreement plan of operation.[ 2013 c 204 § 6. Prior: 2005 c 155 § 708; 2005 c 113 § 3; 2003 c 39 § 43; 1990 c 163 § 4; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 141. Formerly RCW 79.96.080.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 79.90 RCW was recodified and/or repealed in its entirety by 2005 c 155.
WA Rev Code § 79.135.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.135 - Aquatic Lands—Oysters, Geoducks, Shellfish, Other Aquacultural Uses, and Marine Aquatic Plants.|79.135.220 - Geoduck harvesting—Designation of aquatic lands.

RCW 79.135.220 Geoduck harvesting—Designation of aquatic lands.The department shall designate the areas of state-owned aquatic lands that are available for geoduck harvesting by licensed geoduck harvesters in accordance with *chapter 79.90 RCW.[ 2005 c 155 § 709; 1990 c 163 § 5; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 129; 1979 ex.s. c 141 § 5. Formerly RCW 79.96.085, 75.28.286.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 79.90 RCW was recodified and/or repealed in its entirety by 2005 c 155.Commercial harvesting of geoducks: RCW 77.60.070, 77.65.410.
WA Rev Code § 79.135.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.135 - Aquatic Lands—Oysters, Geoducks, Shellfish, Other Aquacultural Uses, and Marine Aquatic Plants.|79.135.230 - Intensive management plan for geoducks.

RCW 79.135.230 Intensive management plan for geoducks.The department may enter into agreements with the department of fish and wildlife for the development of an intensive management plan for geoducks including the development and operation of a geoduck hatchery.[ 2005 c 155 § 718; 1994 c 264 § 74; 1984 c 221 § 26. Formerly RCW 79.96.906.]NOTES:Effective date—1984 c 221: See RCW 79.105.902.
WA Rev Code § 79.135.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.135 - Aquatic Lands—Oysters, Geoducks, Shellfish, Other Aquacultural Uses, and Marine Aquatic Plants.|79.135.300 - Lease of tidelands set aside as oyster reserves.

RCW 79.135.300 Lease of tidelands set aside as oyster reserves.The department is authorized to lease first or second-class tidelands which have been or that are set aside as state oyster reserves in the same manner as provided elsewhere in this chapter for the lease of those lands.[ 2005 c 155 § 710; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 142. Formerly RCW 79.96.090.]
WA Rev Code § 79.135.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.135 - Aquatic Lands—Oysters, Geoducks, Shellfish, Other Aquacultural Uses, and Marine Aquatic Plants.|79.135.310 - Inspection by director of fish and wildlife.

RCW 79.135.310 Inspection by director of fish and wildlife.The department, upon the receipt of an application for the lease of any first or second-class state-owned tidelands that are set aside as state oyster reserves, shall notify the director of fish and wildlife of the filing of the application describing the lands applied for. It is the duty of the director of fish and wildlife to inspect the reserve for the purpose of determining whether the reserve or any part of the reserve should be retained as a state oyster reserve or vacated.[ 2005 c 155 § 711; 1994 c 264 § 71; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 143. Formerly RCW 79.96.100.]
WA Rev Code § 79.135.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.135 - Aquatic Lands—Oysters, Geoducks, Shellfish, Other Aquacultural Uses, and Marine Aquatic Plants.|79.135.320 - Vacation of reserve—Lease of lands—Designated state oyster reserve lands.

RCW 79.135.320 Vacation of reserve—Lease of lands—Designated state oyster reserve lands.(1) In the event that the fish and wildlife commission approves the vacation of the whole or any part of a reserve, the department may vacate and offer for lease the parts or all of the reserve as it deems to be for the best interest of the state, and all moneys received for the lease of the lands shall be paid to the department.(2) Notwithstanding RCW 77.60.020, subsection (1) of this section, or any other provision of state law, the state oyster reserves in Eld Inlet, Hammersley Inlet, or Totten Inlet, situated in Mason or Thurston counties shall permanently be designated as state oyster reserve lands.[ 2005 c 155 § 712; 2001 c 273 § 4; 2000 c 11 § 30; 1994 c 264 § 72; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 144. Formerly RCW 79.96.110.]
WA Rev Code § 79.135.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.135 - Aquatic Lands—Oysters, Geoducks, Shellfish, Other Aquacultural Uses, and Marine Aquatic Plants.|79.135.400 - Seaweed—Marine aquatic plants defined.

RCW 79.135.400 Seaweed—Marine aquatic plants defined.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definition in this section applies throughout this chapter."Marine aquatic plants" means saltwater marine plant species that are dependent upon the marine aquatic or tidal environment, and exist in either an attached or free-floating state. Marine aquatic plants include but are not limited to seaweed of the classes Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta, and Rhodophyta.[ 1993 c 283 § 2. Formerly RCW 79.96.200, 79.01.800.]NOTES:Findings—1993 c 283: "The legislature finds that the plant resources of marine aquatic ecosystems have inherent value and provide essential habitat. These resources are also becoming increasingly valuable as economic commodities and may be declining. The legislature further finds that the regulation of harvest of these resources is currently inadequate to afford necessary protection." [ 1993 c 283 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 79.135.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.135 - Aquatic Lands—Oysters, Geoducks, Shellfish, Other Aquacultural Uses, and Marine Aquatic Plants.|79.135.410 - Seaweed—Personal use limit—Commercial harvesting prohibited—Exception—Import restriction.

RCW 79.135.410 Seaweed—Personal use limit—Commercial harvesting prohibited—Exception—Import restriction.(1) The maximum daily wet weight harvest or possession of seaweed for personal use from all state-owned aquatic lands and all privately owned tidelands is ten pounds per person. The department in cooperation with the department of fish and wildlife may establish seaweed harvest limits of less than ten pounds for conservation purposes. This section shall in no way affect the ability of any state agency to prevent harvest of any species of marine aquatic plant from lands under its control, ownership, or management.(2) Except as provided under subsection (3) of this section, commercial harvesting of seaweed from state-owned aquatic lands, and all privately owned tidelands is prohibited. This subsection shall in no way affect commercial seaweed aquaculture.(3) Upon mutual approval by the department and the department of fish and wildlife, seaweed species of the genus Macrocystis may be commercially harvested for use in the herring spawn-on-kelp fishery.(4) Importation of seaweed species of the genus Macrocystis into Washington state for the herring spawn-on-kelp fishery is subject to the fish and shellfish disease control policies of the department of fish and wildlife. Macrocystis shall not be imported from areas with fish or shellfish diseases associated with organisms that are likely to be transported with Macrocystis. The department shall incorporate this policy on Macrocystis importation into its overall fish and shellfish disease control policies.[ 2005 c 155 § 715; 2003 c 334 § 442; 1996 c 46 § 1; 1994 c 286 § 1; 1993 c 283 § 3. Formerly RCW 79.96.210, 79.01.805.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Effective date—1994 c 286: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1994." [ 1994 c 286 § 6.]Findings—1993 c 283: See note following RCW 79.135.400.
WA Rev Code § 79.135.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.135 - Aquatic Lands—Oysters, Geoducks, Shellfish, Other Aquacultural Uses, and Marine Aquatic Plants.|79.135.420 - Seaweed—Harvest and possession violations—Penalties and damages.

RCW 79.135.420 Seaweed—Harvest and possession violations—Penalties and damages.(1) It is unlawful to exceed the harvest and possession restrictions imposed under RCW 79.135.410.(2) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor, and a violation taking place on state-owned aquatic lands is subject to the provisions of RCW 79.02.300.(3) A person committing a violation of this section on private tidelands which he or she owns is liable to the state for treble the amount of damages to the seaweed resource, and a person trespassing on privately owned tidelands and committing a violation of this section is liable to the private tideland owner for treble the amount of damages to the seaweed resource. Damages recoverable include, but are not limited to, damages for the market value of the seaweed, for injury to the aquatic ecosystem, and for the costs of restoration. In addition, the person is liable for reimbursing the injured party for the party's reasonable costs, including but not limited to investigative costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and other litigation-related costs.[ 2005 c 155 § 716. Prior: 2003 c 334 § 443; 2003 c 53 § 380; 1994 c 286 § 2; 1993 c 283 § 4. Formerly RCW 79.96.220, 79.01.810.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Effective date—1994 c 286: See note following RCW 79.135.410.Findings—1993 c 283: See note following RCW 79.135.400.
WA Rev Code § 79.135.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.135 - Aquatic Lands—Oysters, Geoducks, Shellfish, Other Aquacultural Uses, and Marine Aquatic Plants.|79.135.430 - Seaweed—Enforcement.

RCW 79.135.430 Seaweed—Enforcement.The department of fish and wildlife and law enforcement authorities may enforce the provisions of RCW 79.135.410 and 79.135.420.[ 2005 c 155 § 717; 2003 c 334 § 444; 1994 c 286 § 3; 1993 c 283 § 5. Formerly RCW 79.96.230, 79.01.815.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Effective date—1994 c 286: See note following RCW 79.135.410.Findings—1993 c 283: See note following RCW 79.135.400.
WA Rev Code § 79.135.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.135 - Aquatic Lands—Oysters, Geoducks, Shellfish, Other Aquacultural Uses, and Marine Aquatic Plants.|79.135.900 - Savings—1982 1st ex.s. c 21.

RCW 79.135.900 Savings—1982 1st ex.s. c 21.The enactment of this act including all repeals, decodifications, and amendments shall not be construed as affecting any existing right acquired under the statutes repealed, decodified, or amended or under any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant thereto; nor as affecting any proceeding instituted thereunder.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 181. Formerly RCW 79.96.901.]
WA Rev Code § 79.135.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.135 - Aquatic Lands—Oysters, Geoducks, Shellfish, Other Aquacultural Uses, and Marine Aquatic Plants.|79.135.901 - Captions—1982 1st ex.s. c 21.

RCW 79.135.901 Captions—1982 1st ex.s. c 21.Chapter and section headings as used in this act do not constitute any part of the law.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 182. Formerly RCW 79.96.902.]
WA Rev Code § 79.135.903 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.135 - Aquatic Lands—Oysters, Geoducks, Shellfish, Other Aquacultural Uses, and Marine Aquatic Plants.|79.135.903 - Effective date—1982 1st ex.s. c 21 §§ 176 and 179.

RCW 79.135.903 Effective date—1982 1st ex.s. c 21 §§ 176 and 179.Sections 176 (amending RCW 79.01.525) and 179 (creating a new section providing for an aquatic lands joint legislative committee) of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 185. Formerly RCW 79.96.904.]
WA Rev Code § 79.135.904 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.135 - Aquatic Lands—Oysters, Geoducks, Shellfish, Other Aquacultural Uses, and Marine Aquatic Plants.|79.135.904 - Effective date—1982 1st ex.s. c 21.

RCW 79.135.904 Effective date—1982 1st ex.s. c 21.Except as provided in *RCW 79.96.904, this act shall take effect July 1, 1983.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 186. Formerly RCW 79.96.905.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 79.96.904 was recodified as RCW 79.135.903 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1010.
WA Rev Code § 79.140.001 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.140 - Aquatic Lands—Valuable Materials.|79.140.001 - Intent—2005 c 155.

RCW 79.140.001 Intent—2005 c 155.See RCW 79.105.001.
WA Rev Code § 79.140.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.140 - Aquatic Lands—Valuable Materials.|79.140.010 - Manner of sale—Notice.

RCW 79.140.010 Manner of sale—Notice.(1) When the department decides to sell any valuable materials situated within or upon any state-owned aquatic lands, it is the duty of the department to fix the date, place, and time of sale, and no sale shall be had on any day that is a legal holiday.(2) The department shall give notice of the sale by advertisement published once a week for four consecutive weeks immediately preceding the date fixed for sale in the notice, in at least one newspaper published and of general circulation in the county in which the whole or any part of any lot, block, or tract of land containing the valuable material to be sold is situated, and by causing a copy of the notice to be posted in a conspicuous place in the department's Olympia office and the region headquarters administering the sale.(3) The notice shall: (a) Specify the place and time of sale; (b) estimate the volume of valuable materials; (c) state the appraised value; (d) describe with particularity each parcel of land from which valuable materials are to be sold; and (e) specify that the terms of sale will be posted in the area headquarters and the department's Olympia office.[ 2005 c 155 § 801. FORMERLY PART OF RCW 79.90.170.]
WA Rev Code § 79.140.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.140 - Aquatic Lands—Valuable Materials.|79.140.020 - List of valuable materials.

RCW 79.140.020 List of valuable materials.The department shall print a list of valuable materials contained within or upon state-owned aquatic lands, giving appraised value, character of the land, and such other information as may be of interest to prospective buyers. The lists must be issued at least four weeks prior to the date of any sale. The department shall retain for free distribution in its office in Olympia and the regional offices sufficient copies of the lists, to be kept in a conspicuous place or receptacle on the counter of the general and regional office of the department, and, when requested, shall mail copies of the list as issued to any applicant.[ 2005 c 155 § 802. FORMERLY PART OF RCW 79.90.180.]
WA Rev Code § 79.140.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.140 - Aquatic Lands—Valuable Materials.|79.140.030 - Expenditures for advertising.

RCW 79.140.030 Expenditures for advertising.The department is authorized to expend any sum in additional advertising of the sale as is determined to be in the best interests of the state.[ 2005 c 155 § 803. FORMERLY PART OF RCW 79.90.190.]
WA Rev Code § 79.140.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.140 - Aquatic Lands—Valuable Materials.|79.140.040 - Reoffer of sale—Readvertised.

RCW 79.140.040 Reoffer of sale—Readvertised.Any sale that has been offered, and for which there are no bids received, shall not be reoffered until it has been readvertised as specified in RCW 79.140.010 through 79.140.030. If all sales cannot be offered within the specified time on the advertised date, the sale shall continue on the following day between the hours of ten o'clock a.m. and four o'clock p.m.[ 2005 c 155 § 804. FORMERLY PART OF RCW 79.90.200.]
WA Rev Code § 79.140.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.140 - Aquatic Lands—Valuable Materials.|79.140.050 - Sale by public auction/sealed bid—Exception.

RCW 79.140.050 Sale by public auction/sealed bid—Exception.All sales of valuable materials shall be at public auction or by sealed bid to the highest responsible bidder, on the terms prescribed by law and as specified in the notice provided, and no land or materials shall be sold for less than their appraised value. However:(1) When valuable material has been appraised at an amount not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars, the department, when authorized by the board, may arrange for the sale at public auction of said valuable material and for its removal under such terms and conditions as the department may prescribe, after the department shall have caused to be published not less than ten days prior to sale a notice of such sale in a newspaper of general circulation located nearest to the property to be sold;(2) Any sale of valuable material on state-owned aquatic lands of an appraised value of ten thousand dollars or less may be sold directly to the applicant for cash without notice or advertising.[ 2005 c 155 § 805. FORMERLY PART OF RCW 79.90.210.]NOTES:Sales of aquaculture products by a leaseholder: RCW 79.135.040.
WA Rev Code § 79.140.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.140 - Aquatic Lands—Valuable Materials.|79.140.060 - Determination of highest responsible bidder.

RCW 79.140.060 Determination of highest responsible bidder.(1) To determine the "highest responsible bidder" under RCW 79.140.050, the department shall be entitled to consider, in addition to price, the following:(a) The financial and technical ability of the bidder to perform the contract;(b) Whether the bid contains material defects;(c) Whether the bidder has previously or is currently complying with terms and conditions of any other contracts with the state or relevant contracts with entities other than the state;(d) Whether the bidder was the "highest responsible bidder" for a sale within the previous five years but failed to complete the sale, such as by not entering into a resulting contract or by not paying the difference between the deposit and the total amount due. However, sales that were bid prior to January 1, 2003, may not be considered for the purposes of this subsection (1)(d);(e) Whether the bidder has been convicted of a crime relating to the public lands or natural resources of the state of Washington, the United States, or any other state, tribe, or country, where "conviction" includes a guilty plea, or unvacated forfeiture of bail;(f) Whether the bidder is owned, controlled, or managed by any person, partnership, or corporation that is not responsible under this statute; and(g) Whether the subcontractors of the bidder, if any, are responsible under this statute.(2) Whenever the department has reason to believe that the apparent high bidder is not a responsible bidder, the department may award the sale to the next responsible bidder or the department may reject all bids pursuant to RCW 79.140.080.[ 2005 c 155 § 806. FORMERLY PART OF RCW 79.90.215.]