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WA Rev Code § 77.15.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.400 - Unlawful hunting of wild birds—Violation of a rule requiring nontoxic shot—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.400 Unlawful hunting of wild birds—Violation of a rule requiring nontoxic shot—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of unlawful hunting of wild birds in the second degree if the person hunts for wild birds and, whether or not the person possesses wild birds, the person has not purchased the appropriate hunting license, tags, stamps, and permits issued to Washington residents or nonresidents under chapter 77.32 RCW.(2) A person is guilty of unlawful hunting of wild birds in the second degree if the person takes or possesses less than two times the bag or possession limit of wild birds and the person:(a) Owns, but does not have in the person's possession, all licenses, tags, stamps, and permits required under this title; or(b) Violates any department rule regarding seasons, bag or possession limits, closed areas, closed times, or the manner or method of hunting or possession of wild birds.(3) A person is guilty of unlawful hunting of wild birds in the first degree if the person takes or possesses two times or more than the possession or bag limit for wild birds allowed by department rule.(4)(a) Unlawful hunting of wild birds in the second degree is a misdemeanor.(b) Unlawful hunting of wild birds in the first degree is a gross misdemeanor.(5) In addition to the penalties set forth in this section, if a person, other than a youth as defined in RCW 77.08.010 for hunting purposes, violates a department rule that requires the use of nontoxic shot, upon conviction:(a) The court shall require a payment of one thousand dollars as a criminal wildlife penalty assessment that must be paid to the clerk of the court and distributed to the state treasurer for deposit in the fish and wildlife enforcement reward account created in RCW 77.15.425. The criminal wildlife penalty assessment must be imposed regardless of and in addition to any sentence, fine, or costs imposed for violating this section. The criminal wildlife penalty assessment must be included by the court in any pronouncement of sentence and may not be suspended, waived, modified, or deferred in any respect; and(b) The department shall revoke the hunting license of the person and order a suspension of small game hunting privileges for two years.[ 2016 c 64 § 2; 2012 c 176 § 25; 2006 c 148 § 1; 2001 c 253 § 41; 1999 c 258 § 2; 1998 c 190 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.410 - Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of unlawful hunting of big game in the second degree if the person:(a) Hunts for, takes, or possesses big game and the person does not have and possess all licenses, tags, or permits required under this title; or(b) Violates any department rule regarding seasons, bag or possession limits, closed areas including game reserves, closed times, or any other rule governing the hunting, taking, or possession of big game.(2) A person is guilty of unlawful hunting of big game in the first degree if the person commits the act described in subsection (1) of this section and:(a) The person hunts for, takes, or possesses three or more big game animals within the same course of events; or(b) The act occurs within five years of the date of a prior conviction under this title involving unlawful hunting, killing, possessing, or taking big game.(3)(a) Unlawful hunting of big game in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor. Upon conviction of an offense involving killing or possession of big game taken during a closed season, closed area, without the proper license, tag, or permit using an unlawful method, or in excess of the bag or possession limit, the department shall revoke all of the person's hunting licenses and tags and order a suspension of the person's hunting privileges for two years.(b) Unlawful hunting of big game in the first degree is a class C felony. Upon conviction, the department shall revoke all of the person's hunting licenses or tags and order the person's hunting privileges suspended for ten years.(4) For the purposes of this section, "same course of events" means within one twenty-four hour period, or a pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts that are unlawful under subsection (1) of this section, over a period of time evidencing a continuity of purpose.[ 2012 c 176 § 26; 2011 c 133 § 1; 2005 c 406 § 4; 1999 c 258 § 3; 1998 c 190 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.425 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.425 - Fish and wildlife enforcement reward account.

RCW 77.15.425 Fish and wildlife enforcement reward account.The fish and wildlife enforcement reward account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Deposits to the account include: Receipts from fish and shellfish overages as a result of a department enforcement action; fees for hunter education deferral applications; fees for master hunter applications and master hunter certification renewals; all receipts from criminal wildlife penalty assessments under this chapter; all receipts of court-ordered restitution or donations associated with any fish, shellfish, or wildlife enforcement action; and proceeds from forfeitures and evidence pursuant to RCW 77.15.070 and 77.15.100. The department may accept money or personal property from persons under conditions requiring the property or money to be used consistent with the intent of expenditures from the fish and wildlife enforcement reward account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for investigation and prosecution of fish and wildlife offenses, to provide rewards to persons informing the department about violations of this title and rules adopted under this title, to offset department-approved costs incurred to administer the hunter education deferral program and the master hunter permit program, and for other valid enforcement uses as determined by the commission. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.[ 2016 c 2 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 1401, approved November 3, 2015); 2014 c 48 § 17; 2009 c 333 § 18; 2006 c 148 § 2; 2005 c 406 § 1.]NOTES:Finding—2016 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1401): See note following RCW 77.15.135.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.430 - Unlawful hunting of wild animals—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.430 Unlawful hunting of wild animals—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of unlawful hunting of wild animals in the second degree if the person hunts for wild animals not classified as big game and, whether or not the person possesses the wild animals, the person has not purchased the appropriate hunting license issued to Washington residents or nonresidents under chapter 77.32 RCW.(2) A person is guilty of unlawful hunting of wild animals in the second degree if the person:(a) Takes or possesses a wild animal that is not classified as big game, and owns, but does not have in the person's possession, all licenses, tags, or permits required by this title; or(b) Violates any department rule regarding seasons, bag or possession limits but less than two times the bag or possession limit, closed areas including game reserves, closed times, or any other rule addressing the manner or method of hunting or possession of wild animals not classified as big game.(3) A person is guilty of unlawful hunting of wild animals in the first degree if the person takes or possesses two times or more than the possession or bag limit for wild animals that are not classified as big game animals as allowed by department rule.(4)(a) Unlawful hunting of wild animals in the second degree is a misdemeanor.(b) Unlawful hunting of wild animals in the first degree is a gross misdemeanor.[ 2012 c 176 § 27; 1999 c 258 § 4; 1998 c 190 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.435 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.435 - Unlawful hunting on, retrieving hunted wildlife from, or collecting wildlife parts from the property of another—Defense—Penalty—Forfeiture and disposition of wildlife.

RCW 77.15.435 Unlawful hunting on, retrieving hunted wildlife from, or collecting wildlife parts from the property of another—Defense—Penalty—Forfeiture and disposition of wildlife.(1) A person is guilty of unlawfully hunting on, retrieving hunted wildlife from, or collecting wildlife parts from the property of another if the person knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or on the premises of another for the purpose of:(a) Hunting for wildlife;(b) Retrieving hunted wildlife; or(c) Collecting wildlife parts.(2) In any prosecution under this section, it is a defense that:(a) The premises were at the time open to members of the public for the purpose of hunting, and the actor complied with all lawful conditions imposed on access to or remaining on the premises;(b) The actor reasonably believed that the owner of the premises, or other person empowered to license access to the premises, would have licensed him or her to enter or remain on the premises for the purpose of hunting, retrieving hunted wildlife, or collecting wildlife parts;(c) The actor reasonably believed that the premises were not privately owned; or(d) The actor, after making all reasonable attempts to contact the owner of the premises, entered the premises to retrieve the hunted wildlife for the sole purpose of avoiding a violation of the prohibition on the waste of fish and wildlife as provided in RCW 77.15.170. The defense in this subsection only applies to the retrieval of hunted wildlife and not to the actual act of hunting itself or the collecting of wildlife parts.(3) Unlawfully hunting on, retrieving hunted wildlife from, or collecting wildlife parts from the property of another is a misdemeanor.(4) If a person unlawfully hunts and kills wildlife, or retrieves hunted wildlife that he or she has killed, on the property of another, then, upon conviction under this section, the department shall revoke all hunting licenses and tags and order a suspension of the person's hunting privileges for two years. This subsection does not apply to a person convicted under this section for unlawfully collecting wildlife parts from the property of another.(5) Any wildlife or wildlife parts that are unlawfully hunted on, retrieved, or collected from the property of another must be seized by fish and wildlife officers. Forfeiture and disposition of the wildlife or wildlife parts is pursuant to RCW 77.15.100.[ 2015 c 154 § 1; 2012 c 176 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.440 - Weapons, traps, or dogs on game reserves—Unlawful use—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.440 Weapons, traps, or dogs on game reserves—Unlawful use—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of unlawful use of weapons, traps, or dogs on game reserves if:(a) The person uses firearms, other hunting weapons, or traps on a game reserve; or(b) The person negligently allows a dog upon a game reserve.(2) This section does not apply to persons on a public highway or if the conduct is authorized by rule of the department.(3) This section does not apply to a person in possession of a handgun if the person in control of the handgun possesses a valid concealed pistol license and the handgun is concealed on the person.(4) Unlawful use of weapons, traps, or dogs on game reserves is a misdemeanor.[ 1998 c 190 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.450 - Spotlighting big game—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.450 Spotlighting big game—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of spotlighting big game in the second degree if the person hunts big game with the aid of a spotlight, other artificial light, or night vision equipment while in possession or control of a firearm, bow and arrow, or cross bow. For purposes of this section, "night vision equipment" includes electronic light amplification devices, thermal imaging devices, and other comparable equipment used to enhance night vision.(2) A person is guilty of spotlighting big game in the first degree if:(a) The person has any prior conviction for gross misdemeanor or felony for a crime under this title involving big game including but not limited to subsection (1) of this section or RCW 77.15.410; and(b) Within ten years of the date that such prior conviction was entered the person commits the act described by subsection (1) of this section.(3)(a) Spotlighting big game in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the department shall revoke all hunting licenses and tags and order a suspension of the person's hunting privileges for two years.(b) Spotlighting big game in the first degree is a class C felony. Upon conviction, the department shall order suspension of all privileges to hunt wildlife for a period of ten years.(4) A person convicted under this section shall be assessed a criminal wildlife penalty assessment as provided in RCW 77.15.420.[ 2005 c 406 § 6; 1998 c 190 § 27.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.460 - Loaded rifle or shotgun in vehicle—Unlawful use or possession—Unlawful use of a loaded firearm—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.460 Loaded rifle or shotgun in vehicle—Unlawful use or possession—Unlawful use of a loaded firearm—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of unlawful possession of a loaded rifle or shotgun in a motor vehicle, as defined in RCW 46.04.320, or upon an off-road vehicle, as defined in RCW 46.04.365, if:(a) The person carries, transports, conveys, possesses, or controls a rifle or shotgun in a motor vehicle, or upon an off-road vehicle, except as allowed by department rule; and(b) The rifle or shotgun contains shells or cartridges in the magazine or chamber, or is a muzzle-loading firearm that is loaded and capped or primed.(2) A person is guilty of unlawful use of a loaded firearm if:(a) The person negligently discharges a firearm from, across, or along the maintained portion of a public highway; or(b) The person discharges a firearm from within a moving motor vehicle or from upon a moving off-road vehicle.(3) Unlawful possession of a loaded rifle or shotgun in a motor vehicle or upon an off-road vehicle, and unlawful use of a loaded firearm are misdemeanors.(4) This section does not apply if the person:(a) Is a law enforcement officer who is authorized to carry a firearm and is on duty within the officer's respective jurisdiction;(b) Has been granted a disability designation as provided by RCW 77.32.237 and complies with all rules of the department concerning hunting by persons with disabilities; or(c) Discharges the rifle or shotgun from upon a nonmoving motor vehicle, as long as the engine is turned off and the motor vehicle is not parked on or beside the maintained portion of a public road, except as authorized by the commission by rule. This subsection (4)(c) does not apply to off-road vehicles, which are unlawful to use for hunting under RCW 46.09.480, unless the person has a department permit issued under RCW 77.32.237.(5) For purposes of subsection (1) of this section, a rifle or shotgun shall not be considered loaded if the detachable clip or magazine is not inserted in or attached to the rifle or shotgun.[ 2018 c 168 § 1; 2014 c 48 § 18; 2012 c 176 § 28; 1999 c 258 § 7; 1998 c 190 § 28.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.470 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.470 - Wildlife check stations or field inspections—Unlawful avoidance—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.470 Wildlife check stations or field inspections—Unlawful avoidance—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of unlawfully avoiding wildlife check stations or field inspections if the person fails to:(a) Obey check station signs;(b) Stop and report at a check station if directed to do so by a uniformed fish and wildlife officer or if directed by an ex officio fish and wildlife officer participating in a department-authorized check station; or(c) Produce for inspection upon request by a fish and wildlife officer or ex officio fish and wildlife officer: (i) Hunting or fishing equipment; (ii) seaweed, fish, shellfish, or wildlife; or (iii) licenses, permits, tags, stamps, or catch record cards required by this title.(2) Unlawfully avoiding wildlife check stations or field inspections is a gross misdemeanor.(3) Wildlife check stations may not be established upon interstate highways or state routes.[ 2014 c 48 § 19; 2000 c 107 § 246; 1998 c 190 § 29.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.480 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.480 - Certain devices declared public nuisances.

RCW 77.15.480 Certain devices declared public nuisances.Articles or devices unlawfully used, possessed, or maintained for taking, harassing, attracting, or decoying wildlife, fish, and shellfish are public nuisances. If necessary, fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers may seize, abate, or destroy these public nuisances without warrant or process.[ 2014 c 48 § 20; 2001 c 253 § 42; 2000 c 107 § 247; 1980 c 78 § 27; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.130. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 23; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-33. Formerly RCW 77.12.130.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.500 - Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.500 Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of commercial fishing without a license in the second degree if the person fishes for, takes, or delivers fish or shellfish while acting for commercial purposes and:(a) The person does not hold a fishery license or delivery license under chapter 77.65 RCW for the fish or shellfish;(b) The person is not a licensed operator designated as an alternate operator on a fishery or delivery license under chapter 77.65 RCW for the fish or shellfish; or(c) The person does not hold a crewmember license when required under RCW 77.65.610.(2) A person is guilty of commercial fishing without a license in the first degree if the person commits the act described by subsection (1) of this section and:(a) The violation involves taking, delivery, or possession of fish or shellfish with a value of two hundred fifty dollars or more; or(b) The violation involves taking, delivery, or possession of fish or shellfish from an area that was closed to the taking of the fish or shellfish by any statute or rule.(3)(a) Commercial fishing without a license in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor.(b) Commercial fishing without a license in the first degree is a class C felony.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 10; 2000 c 107 § 248; 1998 c 190 § 35.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.510 - Acting as a game fish guide, food fish guide, or chartering without a license—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.510 Acting as a game fish guide, food fish guide, or chartering without a license—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of acting as a game fish guide, food fish guide, or chartering without a license if:(a) The person operates a charter boat and does not hold the charter boat license required for the food fish taken;(b) The person acts as a food fish guide and does not hold a food fish guide license; or(c) The person acts as a game fish guide and does not hold a game fish guide license.(2) Acting without a game fish guide license, food fish guide license, or charter license is a gross misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the department may deny applications submitted by the person for a game fish guide license, food fish guide license, or charter boat license for up to one year from the date of conviction.[ 2015 c 97 § 1; 2009 c 333 § 10; 2001 c 253 § 43; 1998 c 190 § 36.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.520 - Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.520 Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.(1) Except for actions involving shellfish gear punishable under RCW 77.15.522, a person is guilty of commercial fishing using unlawful gear or methods if the person acts for commercial purposes and takes or fishes for any fish or shellfish using any gear or method in violation of a rule of the commission specifying, regulating, or limiting the gear or method for taking, fishing, or harvesting of such fish or shellfish.(2) Commercial fishing using unlawful gear or methods is a gross misdemeanor.[ 2010 c 193 § 4; 1998 c 190 § 37.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.522 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.522 - Unlawful use of shellfish gear for commercial purposes—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.522 Unlawful use of shellfish gear for commercial purposes—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of the unlawful use of shellfish gear for commercial purposes if the person:(a) Takes, fishes for, or possesses crab, shrimp, or crawfish for commercial purposes with shellfish gear that is constructed or altered in a manner that violates any rule of the commission relating to required gear design specifications; or(b) Is found in possession of, upon any vessel located on the waters of the state, shellfish gear that is constructed or altered in a manner that violates any rule of the commission relating to required gear design specifications, unless a person holds a valid crab pot removal permit under RCW 77.70.500 and is in the process of transporting removed crab pots as part of the Dungeness crab pot removal program.(2) The unlawful use of shellfish gear for commercial purposes is a gross misdemeanor.[ 2010 c 193 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.530 - Unlawful use of a nondesignated vessel—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.530 Unlawful use of a nondesignated vessel—Penalty.(1) A person who holds a fishery license required by chapter 77.65 RCW, or who holds an operator's license and is designated as an alternate operator on a fishery license required by chapter 77.65 RCW, is guilty of unlawful use of a nondesignated vessel if the person takes, fishes for, or delivers from that fishery using a vessel not designated on the person's license, when vessel designation is required by chapter 77.65 RCW.(2) Unlawful use of a nondesignated vessel is a gross misdemeanor.(3) A nondesignated vessel may be used, subject to appropriate notification to the department and in accordance with rules established by the commission, when a designated vessel is inoperative because of accidental damage or mechanical breakdown.(4) If the person commits the act described by subsection (1) of this section and the vessel designated on the person's fishery license was used by any person in the fishery on the same day, then the violation for using a nondesignated vessel is a class C felony. Upon conviction the department shall order revocation and suspension of all commercial fishing privileges under chapter 77.65 RCW for a period of one year.[ 2000 c 107 § 249; 1998 c 190 § 38.]