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WA Rev Code § 77.70.490 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.70 - License Limitation Programs.|77.70.490 - Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license—Fees—Temporary annual fishery permit—Fees—Adoption of rules regarding bycatch.

RCW 77.70.490 Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license—Fees—Temporary annual fishery permit—Fees—Adoption of rules regarding bycatch.(1) A Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license:(a) May only be issued to a person that held a coastal pilchard experimental fishery permit in 2008, except as otherwise provided in this section;(b) Must be renewed annually to remain active; and(c) Subject to the restrictions of subsections (6) and (7) of this section and RCW 77.65.040, is transferable.(2) A Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license may be issued to any person that held a coastal pilchard experimental fishery permit in 2005, 2006, or 2007 and is precluded from qualifying under subsection (1) of this section because the vessel designated on the permit sank prior to 2008.(3) Beginning in 2010, after taking into consideration the status of the Pacific sardine population, the impact of removal of sardines and other forage fish to the marine ecosystem, including the effect on endangered marine species, and the market for Pacific sardines in the state, the director may issue:(a) A Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license to any person provided that the issuance would not raise the number of licenses beyond the number initially issued in 2009;(b) A Washington Pacific sardine purse seine temporary annual fishery permit to any person if the combined number of active Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery licenses and annual temporary permits already issued during the year is less than twenty-five.(4) The annual fee for a Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license and the application fee are specified in RCW 77.65.200.(5) The fee for a Washington Pacific sardine purse seine temporary annual fishery permit and the application fee are specified in RCW 77.65.200. A temporary annual fishery permit expires at the end of the calendar year in which the permit is issued.(6) Only a person who owns or operates the vessel designated on the license or permit may hold a Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license or temporary annual fishery permit.(7) A person may not own or hold an ownership interest in more than two Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery licenses.(8) The director shall adopt rules that require a person fishing under a Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license or a temporary annual permit to minimize bycatch, and to the extent bycatch cannot be avoided, to minimize the mortality of such bycatch.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 52; 2011 c 339 § 36; 2009 c 331 § 3.]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.
WA Rev Code § 77.75.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements.|77.75.010 - Columbia River Compact—Provisions.

RCW 77.75.010 Columbia River Compact—Provisions.There exists between the states of Washington and Oregon a definite compact and agreement as follows:All laws and regulations now existing or which may be necessary for regulating, protecting or preserving fish in the waters of the Columbia river, or its tributaries, over which the states of Washington and Oregon have concurrent jurisdiction, or which would be affected by said concurrent jurisdiction, shall be made, changed, altered and amended in whole or in part, only with the mutual consent and approbation of both states.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 149; 1955 c 12 § 75.40.010. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 80; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-701. Formerly RCW 75.40.010.]
WA Rev Code § 77.75.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements.|77.75.020 - Columbia River Compact—Commission to represent state.

RCW 77.75.020 Columbia River Compact—Commission to represent state.The commission may give to the state of Oregon such consent and approbation of the state of Washington as is necessary under the compact set out in RCW 77.75.010. For the purposes of RCW 77.75.010, the states of Washington and Oregon have concurrent jurisdiction in the concurrent waters of the Columbia river.[ 2000 c 107 § 86; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 19 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 150; 1955 c 12 § 75.40.020. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 81; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-702. Formerly RCW 75.40.020.]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 § 77.75.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements.|77.75.040 - Pacific Marine Fisheries Compact—Representatives of state on Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission.

RCW 77.75.040 Pacific Marine Fisheries Compact—Representatives of state on Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission.A member selected by or a designee of the fish and wildlife commission, ex officio, and two appointees of the governor representing the fishing industry shall act as the representatives of this state on the Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission. The appointees of the governor are subject to confirmation by the state senate.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 20 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 152; 1963 c 171 § 2; 1955 c 12 § 75.40.040. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 82(2); Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-703(2). Formerly RCW 75.40.040.]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 § 77.75.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements.|77.75.050 - Coastal ecosystems compact authorized.

RCW 77.75.050 Coastal ecosystems compact authorized.The state of Washington is authorized to enter into an interstate compact or compacts with all or any of the states of California, Idaho, and Oregon to protect and restore coastal ecosystems of these states to levels that will prevent the need for listing any native salmonid fish species under the federal endangered species act of 1973, as amended, or under any comparable state legislation.[ 1994 c 148 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.40.100.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 148: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1994." [ 1994 c 148 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 77.75.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements.|77.75.060 - Coastal ecosystems cooperative agreements authorized.

RCW 77.75.060 Coastal ecosystems cooperative agreements authorized.Until such time as the agencies in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington present a final proposed interstate compact for enactment by their respective legislative bodies, the governor may establish cooperative agreements with the states of California, Idaho, and Oregon that allow the states to coordinate their individual efforts in developing state programs that further the regionwide goals set forth under RCW 77.75.050.[ 2000 c 107 § 87; 1994 c 148 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.40.110.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 148: See note following RCW 77.75.050.
WA Rev Code § 77.75.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements.|77.75.080 - Licensing authority defined.

RCW 77.75.080 Licensing authority defined.For purposes of Article VII of RCW 77.75.070, the term "licensing authority," with reference to this state, means the department. The director is authorized to appoint a compact administrator.[ 2000 c 107 § 261; 1994 c 264 § 56; 1993 c 82 § 2. Formerly RCW 77.17.020.]NOTES:Revoked licenses—Application—1993 c 82: See note following RCW 77.75.070.
WA Rev Code § 77.75.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements.|77.75.090 - Administration facilitation.

RCW 77.75.090 Administration facilitation.The director shall furnish to the appropriate authorities of the participating states any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of the compact.[ 1994 c 264 § 57; 1993 c 82 § 3. Formerly RCW 77.17.030.]NOTES:Revoked licenses—Application—1993 c 82: See note following RCW 77.75.070.
WA Rev Code § 77.75.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements.|77.75.100 - Snake river boundary—Cooperation with Idaho for adoption and enforcement of rules regarding wildlife.

RCW 77.75.100 Snake river boundary—Cooperation with Idaho for adoption and enforcement of rules regarding wildlife.The commission may cooperate with the Idaho fish and game commission in the adoption and enforcement of rules regarding wildlife on that portion of the Snake river forming the boundary between Washington and Idaho.[ 1980 c 78 § 62; 1967 c 62 § 1. Formerly RCW 77.12.450.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.75.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements.|77.75.110 - Snake river boundary—Concurrent jurisdiction of Idaho and Washington courts and law enforcement officers.

RCW 77.75.110 Snake river boundary—Concurrent jurisdiction of Idaho and Washington courts and law enforcement officers.To enforce RCW 77.75.120 and 77.75.130, courts in the counties contiguous to the boundary waters, fish and wildlife officers, and ex officio fish and wildlife officers have jurisdiction over the boundary waters to the furthermost shoreline. This jurisdiction is concurrent with the courts and law enforcement officers of Idaho.[ 2000 c 107 § 222; 1980 c 78 § 63; 1967 c 62 § 3. Formerly RCW 77.12.470.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.75.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements.|77.75.120 - Snake river boundary—Honoring licenses to take wildlife of either state.

RCW 77.75.120 Snake river boundary—Honoring licenses to take wildlife of either state.The taking of wildlife from the boundary waters or islands of the Snake river shall be in accordance with the wildlife laws of the respective states. Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers shall honor the license of either state and the right of the holder to take wildlife from the boundary waters and islands in accordance with the laws of the state issuing the license.[ 2000 c 107 § 223; 1980 c 78 § 64; 1967 c 62 § 4. Formerly RCW 77.12.480.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.75.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements.|77.75.130 - Snake river boundary—Purpose—Restrictions.

RCW 77.75.130 Snake river boundary—Purpose—Restrictions.The purpose of RCW 77.75.100 through 77.75.130 is to avoid the conflict, confusion, and difficulty of locating the state boundary in or on the boundary waters and islands of the Snake river. These sections do not allow the holder of a Washington license to fish or hunt on the shoreline, sloughs, or tributaries on the Idaho side, nor allow the holder of an Idaho license to fish or hunt on the shoreline, sloughs, or tributaries on the Washington side.[ 2000 c 107 § 224; 1980 c 78 § 65; 1967 c 62 § 5. Formerly RCW 77.12.490.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.75.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements.|77.75.140 - Treaty between United States and Canada concerning Pacific salmon.

RCW 77.75.140 Treaty between United States and Canada concerning Pacific salmon.The commission may adopt and enforce the provisions of the treaty between the government of the United States and the government of Canada concerning Pacific salmon, treaty document number 99-2, entered into force March 18, 1985, at Quebec City, Canada, and the regulations of the commission adopted under authority of the treaty.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 21 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1989 c 130 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 153; 1955 c 12 § 75.40.060. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 83; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-704. Formerly RCW 75.40.060.]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 § 77.75.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements.|77.75.150 - Wildlife restoration—Federal act.

RCW 77.75.150 Wildlife restoration—Federal act.The state assents to the act of congress entitled: "An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in wildlife restoration projects, and for other purposes," (50 Stat. 917; 16 U.S.C. Sec. 669). The department shall establish and conduct cooperative wildlife restoration projects, as defined in the act, and shall comply with the act and related rules adopted by the secretary of agriculture.[ 1980 c 78 § 60; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.430. Prior: 1939 c 140 § 1; RRS § 5855-12. Formerly RCW 77.12.430.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.75.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements.|77.75.160 - Fish restoration and management projects—Federal act.

RCW 77.75.160 Fish restoration and management projects—Federal act.The state assents to the act of congress entitled: "An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in fish restoration and management projects, and for other purposes," (64 Stat. 430; 16 U.S.C. Sec. 777). The department shall establish, conduct, and maintain fish restoration and management projects, as defined in the act, and shall comply with the act and related rules adopted by the secretary of the interior.[ 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 69; 1987 c 506 § 47; 1982 c 26 § 2; 1980 c 78 § 61; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.440. Prior: 1951 c 124 § 1. Formerly RCW 77.12.440.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 2 §§ 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79: See RCW 43.300.900.Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.Intent—1982 c 26: "The legislature recognizes that funds from the federal Dingell-Johnson Act (64 Stat. 430; 16 U.S.C. Sec. 777) are derived from a tax imposed on the sale of recreational fishing tackle, and that these funds are granted to the state for fish restoration and management projects. The intent of this 1982 amendment to RCW 77.12.440 is to provide for the allocation of the Dingell-Johnson aid for fish restoration and management projects of the department of game and the department of fisheries. Such funds shall be subject to appropriation by the legislature." [ 1982 c 26 § 1.]Effective date—1982 c 26: "This act shall take effect on October 1, 1982." [ 1982 c 26 § 3.]Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.80.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.80 - Program to Purchase Fishing Vessels and Licenses.|77.80.030 - Determination of purchase price—Maximum price.

RCW 77.80.030 Determination of purchase price—Maximum price.The purchase price of a vessel and appurtenant gear shall be based on a survey conducted by a qualified marine surveyor. A license or delivery permit shall be valued separately.The director may specify a maximum price to be paid for a vessel, gear, license, or delivery permit purchased under RCW 77.80.020. A license or delivery permit purchased under RCW 77.80.020 shall be permanently retired by the department.[ 2000 c 107 § 89; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 157; 1975 1st ex.s. c 183 § 5. Formerly RCW 75.44.120, 75.28.515.]NOTES:Legislative finding and intent—1975 1st ex.s. c 183: See note following RCW 77.80.020.
WA Rev Code § 77.80.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.80 - Program to Purchase Fishing Vessels and Licenses.|77.80.040 - Disposition of vessels and gear—Prohibition against using purchased vessels for fishing purposes.

RCW 77.80.040 Disposition of vessels and gear—Prohibition against using purchased vessels for fishing purposes.The department may arrange for the insurance, storage, and resale or other disposition of vessels and gear purchased under RCW 77.80.020. Vessels shall not be resold by the department to the seller or the seller's immediate family. The vessels shall not be used by any owner or operator: (1) As a commercial fishing or charter vessel in state waters; or (2) to deliver fish to a place or port in the state. The department shall require that the purchasers and other users of vessels sold by the department execute suitable instruments to insure compliance with the requirements of this section. The director may commence suit or be sued on such an instrument in a state court of record or United States district court having jurisdiction.[ 2000 c 107 § 90; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 158; 1979 ex.s. c 43 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 183 § 6. Formerly RCW 75.44.130, 75.28.520.]NOTES:Legislative finding and intent—1975 1st ex.s. c 183: See note following RCW 77.80.020.
WA Rev Code § 77.80.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.80 - Program to Purchase Fishing Vessels and Licenses.|77.80.050 - Rules—Administration of chapter.

RCW 77.80.050 Rules—Administration of chapter.The director shall adopt rules for the administration of this chapter. To assist the department in the administration of this chapter, the director may contract with persons not employed by the state and may enlist the aid of other state agencies.[ 2008 c 252 § 3; 1995 c 269 § 3201; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 159; 1979 ex.s. c 43 § 4; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 172; 1975 1st ex.s. c 183 § 8. Formerly RCW 75.44.140, 75.28.530.]NOTES:Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.Legislative finding and intent—1975 1st ex.s. c 183: See note following RCW 77.80.020.
WA Rev Code § 77.80.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.80 - Program to Purchase Fishing Vessels and Licenses.|77.80.060 - Vessel, gear, license, and permit reduction fund.

RCW 77.80.060 Vessel, gear, license, and permit reduction fund.(1) The director is responsible for the administration and disbursement of all funds, goods, commodities, and services received by the state under this chapter.(2) There is created within the state treasury a fund to be known as the "vessel, gear, license, and permit reduction fund". This fund shall be used for purchases under RCW 77.80.020 and for the administration of this chapter. This fund shall be credited with federal or other funds received to carry out the purposes of this chapter and the proceeds from the sale or other disposition of property purchased under RCW 77.80.020.[ 2008 c 252 § 4; 2000 c 107 § 91; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 160; 1977 ex.s. c 230 § 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 183 § 9. Formerly RCW 75.44.150, 75.28.535.]NOTES:Legislative finding and intent—1975 1st ex.s. c 183: See note following RCW 77.80.020.
WA Rev Code § 77.85.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery.|77.85.020 - Consolidated report on salmon recovery and watershed health.

RCW 77.85.020 Consolidated report on salmon recovery and watershed health.(1) Beginning December 2010, the recreation and conservation office shall produce a biennial report on the statewide status of salmon recovery and watershed health, summarize projects and programs funded by the salmon recovery funding board, and summarize progress as measured by high-level indicators and state agency compliance with applicable protocols established by the forum for monitoring salmon recovery and watershed health. The report must be a consolidation of the current reporting activities, including the salmon recovery funding board and the forum on monitoring salmon recovery and watershed health, on the status of salmon recovery and watershed health in Washington state, in accordance with *RCW 77.85.250(8). The report shall also include a high-level status report on watershed planning efforts under chapter 90.82 RCW as summarized by the department of ecology and on salmon recovery and watershed planning as summarized by the Puget Sound partnership. The report's introduction must include a list of high-level questions related to the status of watershed health and salmon recovery to help decision makers and the public respond to salmon recovery and watershed health management needs.(2) The department, the department of ecology, the department of natural resources, and the state conservation commission shall provide to the recreation and conservation office information requested by the office necessary to prepare the consolidated report on salmon recovery and watershed health.[ 2009 c 345 § 4; 2007 c 444 § 2; 2005 c 309 § 3; 1998 c 246 § 4. Formerly RCW 75.46.030.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 77.85.250 expired June 30, 2011.Finding—Intent—2009 c 345: See notes following RCW 77.85.030.
WA Rev Code § 77.85.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery.|77.85.040 - Independent science panel on salmon recovery—Purpose.

RCW 77.85.040 Independent science panel on salmon recovery—Purpose.(1) The governor may request the Washington academy of sciences, when organized pursuant to chapter 305, Laws of 2005, to impanel an independent science panel on salmon recovery to respond to requests for review pursuant to subsection (2) of this section. The panel shall reflect expertise in habitat requirements of salmon, protection and restoration of salmon populations, artificial propagation of salmon, hydrology, or geomorphology.Based upon available funding, the governor's salmon recovery office may contract for services of the independent science panel for compensation under *chapter 39.29 RCW.(2) The independent science panel shall be governed by guidelines and practices governing the activities of the Washington academy of sciences. The purpose of the independent science panel is to help ensure that sound science is used in salmon recovery efforts. The governor's salmon recovery office may, during the time it is constituted, request that the panel review, investigate, and provide its findings on scientific questions relating to the state's salmon recovery efforts. The science panel does not have the authority to review individual projects or habitat project lists developed under RCW 77.85.050 or 77.85.060 or to make policy decisions. The panel shall submit its findings and recommendations under this subsection to the legislature and the governor.[ 2007 c 444 § 4; 2005 c 309 § 5; 2000 c 107 § 94; 1999 sp.s. c 13 § 10; 1998 c 246 § 6. Formerly RCW 75.46.050.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 39.29 RCW was repealed by 2012 c 224 § 29, effective January 1, 2013. See chapter 39.26 RCW.Severability—Effective date—1999 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 77.85.005.