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WA Rev Code § 77.65.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.100 - Vessel designation.

RCW 77.65.100 Vessel designation.(1) This section applies to all commercial fishery licenses, delivery licenses, and charter licenses.(2) An applicant for a license subject to this section may designate a vessel to be used with the license. Except for emergency salmon delivery licenses, the director may issue a license regardless of whether the applicant designates a vessel. An applicant may designate no more than one vessel on a license subject to this section.(3) A license for a fishery that requires a vessel authorizes no taking or delivery of food fish or shellfish unless a vessel is designated on the license. A delivery license authorizes no delivery of food fish or shellfish unless a vessel is designated on the license.(4) No vessel may be designated on more than one commercial fishery license unless the licenses are for different fisheries, except:(a) The same vessel may be designated on two of the following licenses, provided the licenses are owned by the same licensee:(i) Shrimp pot-Puget Sound fishery license;(ii) Sea cucumber dive fishery license; and(iii) Sea urchin dive fishery license.(b) Subject to the provisions of RCW 77.65.130, the same vessel may be designated on three Puget Sound Dungeness crab fishery licenses issued pursuant to RCW 77.70.110.(5) No vessel may be designated on more than one delivery license, on more than one salmon charter license, or on more than one nonsalmon charter license.[ 2013 c 288 § 1; 2005 c 82 § 1; 2001 c 105 § 3; 1998 c 190 § 94; 1993 c 340 § 7. Formerly RCW 75.28.045.]NOTES:Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.110 - Alternate operator designation—Fees.

RCW 77.65.110 Alternate operator designation—Fees.This section applies to all commercial fishery licenses and delivery licenses.(1) A person designated as an alternate operator must possess an alternate operator license issued under RCW 77.65.130, and be designated on the fishery license prior to engaging in the activities authorized by the license. The holder of the commercial fishery license or delivery license may designate up to two alternate operators for the license, except:(a) Whiting—Puget Sound fishery licensees may not designate alternate operators;(b) Emergency salmon delivery licensees may not designate alternate operators;(c) Shrimp pot-Puget Sound fishery licensees may designate no more than one alternate operator at a time; and(d) Shrimp trawl-Puget Sound fishery licensees may designate no more than one alternate operator at a time.(2) The fee to change the alternate operator designation is twenty-two dollars in addition to the application fee of one hundred five dollars.(3) An alternate operator license is not required for an individual to operate a vessel designated as a charter boat under a charter boat license.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 19; 2011 c 339 § 17; 2001 c 105 § 4; 2000 c 107 § 32; 1998 c 267 § 2; 1994 c 260 § 12; 1993 c 340 § 9. Formerly RCW 75.28.046.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.Effective date—2011 c 339: See note following RCW 43.84.092.Effective date—1998 c 267: See note following RCW 77.65.050.Finding—Severability—1994 c 260: See notes following RCW 77.70.280.Effective date—1994 c 260 §§ 1-5, 9-19, and 21-24: See note following RCW 77.70.280.Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.120 - Sale or delivery of fish or shellfish by fishery license holder and alternate operators—Conditions—License with a limited fish seller endorsement.

RCW 77.65.120 Sale or delivery of fish or shellfish by fishery license holder and alternate operators—Conditions—License with a limited fish seller endorsement.(1) Only the fishery license holder and any alternate operators designated on the license may sell or deliver fish or shellfish under a commercial fishery license or delivery license. A commercial fishery license or delivery license authorizes no taking or delivery of fish or shellfish unless the license holder or an alternate operator designated on the license is present or aboard the vessel.(2) Only the fishery license holder and any alternate operator designated on a license with a limited fish seller endorsement under RCW 77.65.510 may sell the licensee's commercially harvested catch directly to consumers at retail.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 20; 2000 c 107 § 33; 1998 c 267 § 3; 1993 c 340 § 10. Formerly RCW 75.28.047.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.Effective date—1998 c 267: See note following RCW 77.65.050.Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.130 - Vessel operation—License designation—Alternate operator license required.

RCW 77.65.130 Vessel operation—License designation—Alternate operator license required.(1) A person who holds a commercial fishery license or a delivery license may operate the vessel designated on the license. A person who is not the license holder may operate the vessel designated on the license only if:(a) The person holds an alternate operator license issued by the director; and(b) The person is designated as an alternate operator on the underlying commercial fishery license or delivery license under RCW 77.65.110.(2) Only an individual at least sixteen years of age may hold an alternate operator license.(3) No individual may hold more than one alternate operator license. An individual who holds an alternate operator license may be designated as an alternate operator on an unlimited number of commercial fishery licenses or delivery licenses under RCW 77.65.110.(4) An individual who holds multiple Dungeness crab—Puget Sound fishery licenses issued pursuant to RCW 77.70.110 may operate the licenses on one vessel if the license holder or alternate operator is on the vessel. The department shall allow a license holder to operate up to one hundred crab pots for each license.(5) Two persons owning separate Dungeness crab—Puget Sound fishery licenses may operate their licenses on one vessel if the license holders or their alternate operators are on the vessel.(6) As used in this section, to "operate" means to control the deployment or removal of fishing gear from state waters while aboard a vessel or to operate a vessel delivering food fish or shellfish taken in offshore waters to a port within the state.[ 2013 c 288 § 2; 2005 c 82 § 2; 2000 c 107 § 34; 1998 c 267 § 4; 1997 c 233 § 2; 1993 c 340 § 25. Formerly RCW 75.28.048.]NOTES:Effective date—1998 c 267: See note following RCW 77.65.050.Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.140 - Alternate operators—Increase for certain licenses.

RCW 77.65.140 Alternate operators—Increase for certain licenses.The director may, by rule, increase the number of alternate operators beyond the level authorized by RCW 77.65.050 and 77.65.110 for a commercial fishery license, delivery license, or charter license.[ 2000 c 107 § 35; 1997 c 421 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.28.055.]
WA Rev Code § 77.65.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.180 - Oregon, California harvested salmon—Landing in Washington ports encouraged.

RCW 77.65.180 Oregon, California harvested salmon—Landing in Washington ports encouraged.(1) The legislature finds that landing salmon into the ports of Washington state, regardless of where such salmon have been harvested, is economically beneficial to those ports as well as to the citizens of the state of Washington. It is therefore the intent of the legislature to encourage this practice.(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 77.65.010(1)(b) and 77.65.170, a Washington citizen who holds a valid Oregon or California salmon troll license may land salmon taken during lawful seasons in Oregon and California into Washington ports without obtaining a salmon delivery license. This exception is valid only when the salmon were taken in offshore waters south of Cape Falcon.(3) The department shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section, including rules identifying the appropriate methods for verifying that salmon were in fact taken south of Cape Falcon.[ 2000 c 107 § 39; 1999 c 103 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.28.114.]
WA Rev Code § 77.65.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.190 - Emergency salmon delivery license—Fees—Nontransferable, nonrenewable.

RCW 77.65.190 Emergency salmon delivery license—Fees—Nontransferable, nonrenewable.A person who does not qualify for a license under RCW 77.70.090 shall obtain a nontransferable emergency salmon delivery license to make one delivery from a commercial fishing vessel of salmon taken for commercial purposes in offshore waters. As used in this section, "delivery" means arrival at a place or port, and include arrivals from offshore waters to waters within the state and arrivals ashore from offshore waters. The director shall not issue an emergency salmon delivery license unless, as determined by the director, a bona fide emergency exists. The license fee is two hundred seventy-five dollars for residents and six hundred sixty dollars for nonresidents. The application fee is one hundred five dollars. An applicant for an emergency salmon delivery license shall designate no more than one vessel that will be used with the license. Alternate operator licenses are not required of persons delivering salmon under an emergency salmon delivery license. Emergency salmon delivery licenses are not renewable.[ 2018 c 235 § 4; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 24; 2011 c 339 § 21; 2005 c 20 § 3; 2000 c 107 § 40; 1993 sp.s. c 17 § 37; (1993 c 340 § 14 repealed by 1993 sp.s. c 17 § 47); 1989 c 316 § 5; 1984 c 80 § 1. Prior: 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 116; 1983 c 297 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 327 § 4; 1974 ex.s. c 184 § 3. Formerly RCW 75.28.116, 75.28.460.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 235: See note following RCW 77.65.150.Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.Effective date—2011 c 339: See note following RCW 43.84.092.Contingent effective date—1993 sp.s. c 17 §§ 34-47: See note following RCW 77.65.020.Finding—Contingent effective date—Severability—1993 sp.s. c 17: See notes following RCW 77.32.520.Legislative intent—Funding of salmon enhancement facilities—Use of license fees—Severability—Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 327: See notes following RCW 77.65.150.Legislative intent—Severability—1974 ex.s. c 184: See notes following RCW 77.70.090.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.200 - Commercial fishery licenses for food fish fisheries—Fees—Rules for species, gear, and areas.

RCW 77.65.200 Commercial fishery licenses for food fish fisheries—Fees—Rules for species, gear, and areas.(1) This section establishes commercial fishery licenses required for food fish fisheries and the annual fees for those licenses. As used in this section, "food fish" does not include salmon. The director may issue a limited-entry commercial fishery license only to a person who meets the qualifications established in applicable governing sections of this title.Fishery(Governing section(s))Annual FeeApplication FeeVesselRequired?LimitedEntry? ResidentNonresident   (a) Baitfish Lampara$335$720$ 70YesNo(b) Baitfish purse seine$380$765$ 70YesNo(c) Bottom fish jig$180$565$ 70YesNo(d) Bottom fish pot$180$565$ 70YesNo(e) Bottom fish troll$180$565$ 70YesNo(f) Carp$180$565$ 70NoNo(g) Columbia river smelt$430$815$ 70NoNo(h) Emerging commercial fishery (RCW 77.70.160 and 77.65.400)$335$720$105Determined by ruleDetermined by rule(i) Food fish drag seine$180$565$ 70YesNo(j) Food fish set line$180$565$ 70YesNo(k) Herring dip bag net$325$710$ 70YesYes(RCW 77.70.120)     (l) Herring drag seine$325$710$ 70YesYes(RCW 77.70.120)     (m) Herring gill net$325$710$105YesYes(RCW 77.70.120)     (n) Herring Lampara$325$710$ 70YesYes(RCW 77.70.120)     (o) Herring purse seine$325$710$105YesYes(RCW 77.70.120)     (p) Herring spawn-on-kelp (RCW 77.70.210)N/AN/AN/AYesYes(q) Sardine purse seine (RCW 77.70.480)$335$720$105YesYes(r) Sardine purse seine temporary (RCW 77.70.480)$335$720$105YesNo(s) Smelt dip bag net$180$565$ 70NoNo(t) Smelt gill net$430$815$ 70YesNo(u) Whiting-Puget Sound (RCW 77.70.130)$345$730$105YesYes(2) The director may by rule determine the species of food fish that may be taken with the commercial fishery licenses established in this section, the gear that may be used with the licenses, and the areas or waters in which the licenses may be used. Where a fishery license has been established for a particular species, gear, geographical area, or combination thereof, a more general fishery license may not be used to take food fish in that fishery.[ 2018 c 235 § 5; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 25; 2011 c 339 § 22; 2009 c 331 § 4; 2000 c 107 § 41; 1993 sp.s. c 17 § 38; (1993 c 340 § 15 repealed by 1993 sp.s. c 17 § 47); 1989 c 316 § 6; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 117; 1965 ex.s. c 73 § 3; 1959 c 309 § 11; 1955 c 12 § 75.28.120. Prior: 1951 c 271 § 10; 1949 c 112 § 69(2); Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-507(2). Formerly RCW 75.28.120.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 235: See note following RCW 77.65.150.Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.Effective date—2011 c 339: See note following RCW 43.84.092.Contingent effective date—1993 sp.s. c 17 §§ 34-47: See note following RCW 77.65.020.Finding—Contingent effective date—Severability—1993 sp.s. c 17: See notes following RCW 77.32.520.Limitation on commercial herring fishing: RCW 77.70.120.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.240 - Surcharge on Dungeness crab-coastal fishery license.

RCW 77.65.240 Surcharge on Dungeness crab-coastal fishery license.A surcharge of one hundred twenty dollars shall be collected with each Dungeness crab-coastal fishery license issued under RCW 77.65.220. Moneys collected under this section shall be placed in the coastal crab account created under RCW 77.70.320.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 28; 2000 c 107 § 45; 1997 c 418 § 5. Formerly RCW 75.28.133.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.250 - Hardshell clam mechanical harvester fishery license.

RCW 77.65.250 Hardshell clam mechanical harvester fishery license.A hardshell clam mechanical harvester fishery license is required to operate a mechanical or hydraulic device for commercially harvesting clams, other than geoduck clams, unless the requirements of RCW 77.55.021 are fulfilled for the proposed activity.[ 2005 c 146 § 1005; 2000 c 107 § 46; 1993 c 340 § 19; 1989 c 316 § 12; 1985 c 457 § 19; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 125; 1979 ex.s. c 141 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 253 § 3; 1955 c 212 § 8; 1955 c 12 § 75.28.280. Prior: 1951 c 271 § 26; 1949 c 112 § 70; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-508. Formerly RCW 75.28.280.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2005 c 146: See note following RCW 77.55.011.Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.Construction—Severability—1969 ex.s. c 253: See notes following RCW 77.60.070.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.260 - State oyster reserves—Oyster reserve fishery license.

RCW 77.65.260 State oyster reserves—Oyster reserve fishery license.A person who commercially takes shellfish from state oyster reserves under RCW 77.60.050 must have an oyster reserve fishery license.[ 2000 c 107 § 47; 1993 c 340 § 20; 1989 c 316 § 14; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 131; 1969 ex.s. c 91 § 2; 1955 c 12 § 75.28.290. Prior: 1951 c 271 § 27; 1949 c 112 § 71; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-509. Formerly RCW 75.28.290.]NOTES:Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.270 - Oyster cultch permit.

RCW 77.65.270 Oyster cultch permit.An oyster cultch permit is required for commercial cultching of oysters on state oyster reserves. The director shall require that ten percent of the cultch bags or other collecting materials be provided to the state after the oysters have set, for the purposes of increasing the supply of oysters on state oyster reserves and enhancing oyster supplies on public beaches.[ 1989 c 316 § 15. Formerly RCW 75.28.295.]
WA Rev Code § 77.65.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.280 - Fish dealer license—Exemption—Fees.

RCW 77.65.280 Fish dealer license—Exemption—Fees.(1) A fish dealer license is required for a person in the state who:(a) Takes possession of raw or frozen fish or shellfish, in whole or in parts, to prepare, repackage, process, or preserve. This includes, but is not limited to:(i) Canning or processing of fish or shellfish for payment, whether the fish or shellfish is commercially harvested or taken for personal use; and(ii) The commercial manufacture or preparation of fertilizer, oil, meal, caviar, fish bait, or any other by-products from fish or shellfish;(b) Engages in the wholesale selling, buying, or brokering of raw or frozen fish or shellfish. Certain buyers may be additionally required to obtain a wholesale fish buyer endorsement as specified in RCW 77.65.340.(2) A fish dealer license is not required for:(a) Licensed commercial fish or shellfish harvesters who either sell only to licensed wholesale fish buyers or who possess a limited fish seller endorsement;(b) Retail businesses that purchase exclusively from Washington licensed wholesale fish buyers or from limited fish sellers for sale to end consumers.(3) A business engaged in any activity requiring a fish dealer license only needs to purchase one fish dealer license to cover the actions of all employees.(4) The annual license fee for a resident fish dealer is four hundred dollars. The fee for a nonresident fish dealer license is seven hundred eighty-five dollars. The application fee for both resident and nonresident licenses is one hundred five dollars.[ 2018 c 235 § 8; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 29; 2014 c 48 § 27; 2013 c 23 § 244; 2011 c 339 § 25; 2002 c 301 § 5; 2000 c 107 § 48; 1993 sp.s. c 17 § 43; 1989 c 316 § 16. Prior: 1985 c 457 § 20; 1985 c 248 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 132; 1979 c 66 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 28 § 1; 1955 c 212 § 11; 1955 c 12 § 75.28.300; prior: 1951 c 271 § 28; 1949 c 112 § 72(1); Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-510(1). Formerly RCW 75.28.300.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 235: See note following RCW 77.65.150.Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.Effective date—2011 c 339: See note following RCW 43.84.092.Finding—Effective date—2002 c 301: See notes following RCW 77.65.510.Contingent effective date—1993 sp.s. c 17 §§ 34-47: See note following RCW 77.65.020.Finding—Contingent effective date—Severability—1993 sp.s. c 17: See notes following RCW 77.32.520.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.310 - Wholesale fish buyers and limited fish sellers—Documentation of commercial harvest.

RCW 77.65.310 Wholesale fish buyers and limited fish sellers—Documentation of commercial harvest.Wholesale fish buyers and limited fish sellers are required to document the commercial harvest of fish and shellfish according to the rules of the department.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 30; 1996 c 267 § 29; 1985 c 248 § 4. Formerly RCW 75.28.315.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.Intent—Effective date—1996 c 267: See notes following RCW 77.12.177.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.320 - Wholesale fish buyers/limited fish seller—Performance bond.

RCW 77.65.320 Wholesale fish buyers/limited fish seller—Performance bond.(1) A wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller must deposit with the department an acceptable performance bond on forms prescribed and furnished by the department before engaging in fish selling or buying activities. This performance bond shall be a corporate surety bond executed in favor of the department by a corporation authorized to do business in the state of Washington under chapter 48.28 RCW and approved by the department.(a) For wholesale fish buyers, the bond shall be filed and maintained in an amount equal to two thousand dollars. For each additional buyer engaged by the wholesale business, the bond must be increased an additional one thousand dollars.(b) For limited fish sellers, the bond shall be filed and maintained in an amount equal to one thousand dollars.(c) The department may increase the bond amount for persons who have violated rules relating to the accounting of commercial harvest.(2) The director may suspend and refuse to reissue a wholesale fish buyer endorsement of a person who has taken possession of fish or shellfish without an acceptable performance bond on deposit with the department.(3) The director may suspend and refuse to reissue a limited fish seller endorsement to a commercial fisher who has sold fish or shellfish without an acceptable performance bond on deposit with the department.(4) The bond shall be conditioned upon the compliance with the requirements of this chapter and rules of the department relating to the payment of fines for violations of rules for the accounting of the commercial harvest of fish or shellfish. In lieu of the surety bond required by this section, the wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller may file with the department a cash deposit, negotiable securities acceptable to the department, or an assignment of a savings account or of a savings certificate in a Washington bank on an assignment form prescribed by the department.(5) Liability under the bond may be released only upon written notification from the department. Notification shall be given upon acceptance by the department of a substitute bond or forty-five days after the expiration of the wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller annual endorsement. In no event shall the liability of the surety exceed the amount of the surety bond required under this chapter.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 31; 2000 c 107 § 49; 1996 c 267 § 30; 1985 c 248 § 6. Formerly RCW 75.28.323.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.Intent—Effective date—1996 c 267: See notes following RCW 77.12.177.