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WA Rev Code § 77.15.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.540 - Unlawful use of a commercial fishery license—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.540 Unlawful use of a commercial fishery license—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 commercial fishery license if the person:(a) Does not have the commercial fishery license or operator's license in possession during fishing or delivery; or(b) Violates any rule of the department regarding the use, possession, display, or presentation of the person's license, decals, or vessel numbers.(2) Unlawful use of a commercial fishery license is a misdemeanor.[ 2000 c 107 § 250; 1998 c 190 § 39.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.550 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.550 - Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.550 Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of violating commercial fishing area or time in the second degree if the person acts for commercial purposes and takes, fishes for, possesses, delivers, or receives fish or shellfish:(a) At a time not authorized by statute or rule;(b) From an area that was closed to the taking of such fish or shellfish for commercial purposes by statute or rule; or(c) If such fish or shellfish do not conform to the special restrictions or physical descriptions established by rule of the department.(2) A person is guilty of violating commercial fishing area or time in the first degree if the person commits the act described by subsection (1) of this section and:(a) The person acted with knowledge that the area or time was not open to the taking or fishing of fish or shellfish for commercial purposes; and(b) The violation involved two hundred fifty dollars or more worth of fish or shellfish.(3)(a) Violating commercial fishing area or time in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor.(b) Violating commercial fishing area or time in the first degree is a class C felony.[ 2001 c 253 § 44; 1999 c 258 § 10; 1998 c 190 § 40.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.554 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.554 - License suspension review committee.

RCW 77.15.554 License suspension review committee.(1) The license suspension review committee is created. The license suspension review committee may only hear appeals from commercial fishers who have had a license revoked or suspended pursuant to RCW 77.15.552.(2)(a) The license suspension review committee is composed of five voting members and up to four alternates.(b) Two of the members must be appointed by the director and may be department employees.(c) Three members, and up to four alternates, must be peer-group members, who are individuals owning a commercial fishing license issued by the department. If a peer-group member appears before the license suspension review committee because of a qualifying commercial fishing violation, the member must recuse himself or herself from the proceedings relating to that violation. No two voting peer-group members may reside in the same county. All peer-group members must be appointed by the commission, who may accept recommendations from professional organizations that represent commercial fishing interests or from the legislative authority of any Washington county.(d) All license suspension review committee members serve a two-year renewable term.(e) The commission may develop minimum member standards for service on the license suspension review committee, and standards for terminating a member before the expiration of his or her term.(3) The license suspension review committee must convene and deliver an opinion on a license renewal suspension within three months of appeal or of referral from the department. The director shall consider the committee's opinion and make a decision and may issue, not issue, or modify the license suspension.(4) The license suspension review committee shall collect the information and hear the testimony that it feels necessary to deliver an opinion on the proper length, if any, of a suspension of a commercial license. The opinion may be based on extenuating circumstances presented by the individual convicted of the qualifying commercial fishing violation or considerations of the type and magnitude of violations that have been committed by the individual. The maximum length of any suspension may not exceed one year.(5) All opinions of the license suspension review committee must be by a majority vote of all voting members. Alternate committee members may only vote when one of the voting members is unavailable, has been recused, or has decided not to vote on the case before the committee. Nonvoting alternates may be present and may participate at all license suspension review committee meetings.(6) Members of the license suspension review committee serve as volunteers, and are not eligible for compensation other than travel expenses pursuant to RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.(7) Staff of the license suspension review committee must be provided by the department.[ 2003 c 386 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2003 c 386: See note following RCW 77.15.700.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.565 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.565 - Wholesale fish buyer a limited fish seller—Accounting of commercial harvest—Penalties.

RCW 77.15.565 Wholesale fish buyer a limited fish seller—Accounting of commercial harvest—Penalties.Since violation of the rules of the department relating to the accounting of the commercial harvest of fish and shellfish results in damage to the resources of the state, liability for damage to fish and shellfish resources is imposed on a wholesale fish buyer or a limited fish seller for violation of a provision in chapters 77.65 and 77.70 RCW or a rule of the department related to the accounting of the commercial harvest of fish and shellfish and shall be for the actual damages or for damages imposed as follows:(1) For violation of rules requiring the timely presentation to the department of documents relating to the accounting of commercial harvest, fifty dollars for each of the first fifteen documents in a series and ten dollars for each subsequent document in the same series. If documents relating to the accounting of commercial harvest of fish and shellfish are lost or destroyed and the wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller notifies the department in writing within seven days of the loss or destruction, the director shall waive the requirement for timely presentation of the documents.(2) For violation of rules requiring accurate and legible information relating to species, value, harvest area, or amount of harvest, twenty-five dollars for each of the first five violations of this subsection per calendar year, and fifty dollars for each violation after the first five violations.(3) For violations of rules requiring certain signatures, fifty dollars for each of the first two violations and one hundred dollars for each subsequent violation. For the purposes of this subsection, each signature is a separate requirement.(4) For other violations of rules relating to the accounting of the commercial harvest, fifty dollars for each separate violation.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 11; 2002 c 301 § 6; 2000 c 107 § 12; 1996 c 267 § 14; 1985 c 248 § 5. Formerly RCW 75.10.150.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.Finding—Effective date—2002 c 301: See notes following RCW 77.65.510.Intent—Effective date—1996 c 267: See notes following RCW 77.12.177.Wholesale fish buyers and limited fish sellers—Documentation of commercial harvest: RCW 77.65.310.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.568 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.568 - Secondary commercial fish receiver's failure to account for commercial harvest—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.568 Secondary commercial fish receiver's failure to account for commercial harvest—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of a secondary commercial fish receiver's failure to account for commercial harvest if:(a) The person sells fish or shellfish at retail, stores, holds, or processes fish or shellfish in exchange for valuable consideration, or brokers or ships fish or shellfish in exchange for valuable consideration;(b)(i) The fish or shellfish were required to be entered on a Washington fish-receiving ticket or a Washington aquatic farm production annual report; or(ii) The fish or shellfish are classified as fish or shellfish by the department; and(c) The person fails to maintain records of each receipt of fish or shellfish, as required under subsections (3) through (5) of this section, at:(i) The location where the fish or shellfish are being sold or at the location where the fish or shellfish are being stored or held; or(ii) The principal place of business of the shipper or broker if the fish or shellfish are not in possession.(2) Wholesale fish buyers, limited fish sellers, and registered aquatic farmers are not required to comply with this section for fish or shellfish documented on fish tickets or aquatic farm production reports.(3) Records of the receipt of fish or shellfish required to be kept under this section must be in the English language and be maintained for three years from the date fish or shellfish are received, shipped, or brokered.(4) Records maintained by persons that retail or broker fish or shellfish, or that store, hold, or ship fish or shellfish for others must include the following:(a) The name, address, and phone number of the person from whom the fish or shellfish were purchased or received;(b) The date of purchase or receipt;(c) The state or country of origin if received from interstate or foreign commerce; and(d) The amount and species of fish or shellfish purchased or received.(5) A secondary commercial fish receiver's failure to account for commercial harvest is a misdemeanor.[ 2017 c 89 § 1; 2016 sp.s. c 21 § 1; 2009 c 333 § 19; 2007 c 337 § 4; 2003 c 336 § 1.]NOTES:Intent—Finding—2007 c 337: See note following RCW 77.12.071.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.570 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.570 - Participation of non-Indians in Indian fishery forbidden—Exceptions, definitions, penalty.

RCW 77.15.570 Participation of non-Indians in Indian fishery forbidden—Exceptions, definitions, penalty.(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, it is unlawful for a person who is not a treaty Indian fisher to participate in the taking of fish or shellfish in a treaty Indian fishery, or to be on board a vessel, or associated equipment, operating in a treaty Indian fishery. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor.(2) A person who violates subsection (1) of this section with the intent of acting for commercial purposes, including any sale of catch, control of catch, profit from catch, or payment for fishing assistance, is guilty of a class C felony. Upon conviction, the department shall order revocation of any license and a one-year suspension of all commercial fishing privileges requiring a license under chapter 77.65 or 77.70 RCW.(3)(a) The spouse, forebears, siblings, children, and grandchildren of a treaty Indian fisher may assist the fisher in exercising treaty Indian fishing rights when the treaty Indian fisher is present at the fishing site.(b) Other treaty Indian fishers with off-reservation treaty fishing rights in the same usual and accustomed places, whether or not the fishers are members of the same tribe or another treaty tribe, may assist a treaty Indian fisher in exercising treaty Indian fishing rights when the treaty Indian fisher is present at the fishing site.(c) Biologists approved by the department may be on board a vessel operating in a treaty Indian fishery.(4) For the purposes of this section:(a) "Treaty Indian fisher" means a person who may exercise treaty Indian fishing rights as determined under United States v. Washington, 384 F. Supp. 312 (W.D. Wash. 1974), or Sohappy v. Smith, 302 F. Supp. 899 (D. Oregon 1969), and post-trial orders of those courts;(b) "Treaty Indian fishery" means a fishery open to only treaty Indian fishers by tribal or federal regulation;(c) "To participate" and its derivatives mean an effort to operate a vessel or fishing equipment, provide immediate supervision in the operation of a vessel or fishing equipment, or otherwise assist in the fishing operation, to claim possession of a share of the catch, or to represent that the catch was lawfully taken in an Indian fishery.(5) A violation of this section constitutes illegal fishing and is subject to the suspensions provided for commercial fishing violations.[ 2013 c 23 § 242; 2000 c 107 § 251; 1998 c 190 § 49; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 63; 1982 c 197 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.12.320.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.580 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.580 - Unlawful use of net to take fish—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.580 Unlawful use of net to take fish—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of unlawful use of a net to take fish in the second degree if the person:(a) Lays, sets, uses, or controls a net or other device or equipment capable of taking fish from the waters of this state, except if the person has a valid license for such fishing gear from the director under this title and is acting in accordance with all rules of the commission and director; or(b) Fails to return unauthorized fish to the water immediately while otherwise lawfully operating a net under a valid license.(2) A person is guilty of unlawful use of a net to take fish in the first degree if the person:(a) Commits the act described by subsection (1) of this section; and(b) The violation occurs within five years of entry of a prior conviction for a gross misdemeanor or felony under this title involving fish, other than a recreational fishing violation, or involving unlawful use of nets.(3)(a) Unlawful use of a net to take fish in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the department shall revoke any license held under this title allowing commercial net fishing used in connection with the crime.(b) Unlawful use of a net to take fish in the first degree is a class C felony. Upon conviction, the department shall order a one-year suspension of all commercial fishing privileges requiring a license under this title.(4) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this section, it is lawful to use a landing net to land fish otherwise legally hooked.[ 2000 c 107 § 252; 1998 c 190 § 50.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.590 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.590 - Commercial fishing vessel—Unlawful use for recreational or charter fishing—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.590 Commercial fishing vessel—Unlawful use for recreational or charter fishing—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of unlawful use of a commercial fishing vessel, except as may be authorized by rule of the commission, for recreational or charter fishing if the person uses, operates, or controls a vessel on the same day for both:(a) Charter or recreational fishing; and(b) Commercial fishing or shellfish harvesting.(2) Unlawful use of a commercial fishing vessel for recreational or charter fishing is a gross misdemeanor.[ 1998 c 190 § 51.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.600 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.600 - Engaging in commercial wildlife activity without a license—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.600 Engaging in commercial wildlife activity without a license—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of engaging in commercial wildlife activity without a license if the person:(a) Deals in raw furs for commercial purposes and does not hold a fur dealer license required by chapter 77.65 RCW; or(b) Practices taxidermy for commercial purposes and does not hold a taxidermy license required by chapter 77.65 RCW.(2) Engaging in commercial wildlife activities without a license is a gross misdemeanor.[ 2001 c 253 § 45; 1999 c 258 § 8; 1998 c 190 § 32.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.610 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.610 - Unlawful use of a commercial wildlife license—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.610 Unlawful use of a commercial wildlife license—Penalty.(1) A person who holds a fur dealer's license or taxidermy license is guilty of unlawful use of a commercial wildlife license if the person fails to purchase and have in the person's possession the required license while engaged in fur buying or practicing taxidermy for commercial purposes.(2) Unlawful use of a commercial wildlife license is a misdemeanor.[ 2012 c 176 § 29; 2009 c 333 § 5; 1998 c 190 § 33.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.620 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.620 - Engaging in fish dealing activity without a license—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.620 Engaging in fish dealing activity without a license—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of engaging in fish dealing activity without a license in the second degree if the activity involves fish or shellfish worth less than two hundred fifty dollars and the person:(a) Engages in any fish dealing activity requiring a fish dealer license under RCW 77.65.280 without first obtaining the license;(b) Engages in any fish buying or selling activity requiring a wholesale fish buyer endorsement under RCW 77.65.340 without first obtaining the endorsement; or(c) Engages in any fish selling activity as a fisher that requires a limited fish seller endorsement under RCW 77.65.510 without first obtaining the endorsement.(2) A person is guilty of engaging in fish dealing activity without a license in the first degree if the person commits the act described by subsection (1) of this section and the violation involves fish or shellfish worth two hundred fifty dollars or more.(3)(a) Engaging in fish dealing activity without a license in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor.(b) Engaging in fish dealing activity without a license in the first degree is a class C felony.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 12; 2012 c 176 § 30; 2009 c 333 § 20; 2002 c 301 § 7; 2000 c 107 § 253; 1998 c 190 § 43.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.Finding—Effective date—2002 c 301: See notes following RCW 77.65.510.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.630 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.630 - Unlawful fish and shellfish catch accounting—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.630 Unlawful fish and shellfish catch accounting—Penalty.(1) A person licensed as a commercial fisher, wholesale fish buyer, or limited fish seller, or a person not so licensed but acting in such a capacity, is guilty of unlawful fish and shellfish catch accounting in the second degree if he or she receives or delivers for commercial purposes fish or shellfish worth less than two hundred fifty dollars; and(a) Fails to document such fish or shellfish with a fish-receiving ticket or other documentation required by statute or department rule;(b) Fails to sign the fish-receiving ticket or other required documentation, fails to provide all of the information required by statute or department rule on the fish-receiving ticket or other documentation, or both; or(c) Fails to submit the fish-receiving ticket to the department as required by statute or department rule.(2) A person is guilty of unlawful fish and shellfish catch accounting in the first degree if the person commits an act described by subsection (1) of this section and:(a) The violation involves fish or shellfish worth two hundred fifty dollars or more;(b) The person acted with knowledge that the fish or shellfish were taken from a closed area, at a closed time, or by a person not licensed to take such fish or shellfish for commercial purposes; or(c) The person acted with knowledge that the fish or shellfish were taken in violation of any tribal law.(3)(a) Unlawful fish and shellfish catch accounting in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor.(b) Unlawful fish and shellfish catch accounting in the first degree is a class C felony. Upon conviction, the department shall suspend all privileges to engage in wholesale fish buying or dealing for two years.(4) For the purposes of this section:(a) A person "receives" fish or shellfish when title or control of the fish or shellfish is transferred or conveyed to the person.(b) A person "delivers" fish or shellfish when title or control of the fish or shellfish is transferred or conveyed from the person.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 13; 2014 c 48 § 21; 2012 c 176 § 31; 2000 c 107 § 254; 1998 c 190 § 44.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.640 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.640 - Unlawful wholesale fish buying and dealing—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.640 Unlawful wholesale fish buying and dealing—Penalty.(1) A person who holds a fish dealer license required by RCW 77.65.280, a wholesale fish buyer endorsement required by RCW 77.65.340, or a limited fish seller endorsement under RCW 77.65.510 is guilty of unlawful wholesale fish buying and dealing if the person:(a) Fails to possess or display his or her license when engaged in any act requiring the license; or(b) Fails to display or uses the license in violation of any department rule.(2) Unlawful wholesale fish buying and dealing is a gross misdemeanor.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 14; 2012 c 176 § 32; 2002 c 301 § 8; 2000 c 107 § 255; 1998 c 190 § 45.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.Finding—Effective date—2002 c 301: See notes following RCW 77.65.510.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.660 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.660 - Unlawful use of scientific permit—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.660 Unlawful use of scientific permit—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of unlawful use of a scientific permit if the permit issued by the director is for big game or big game parts, and the person:(a) Violates any terms or conditions of the scientific permit;(b) Buys or sells big game or big game parts that were taken or acquired with a scientific permit; or(c) Violates any department rule applicable to the issuance or use of scientific permits.(2) Unlawful use of a scientific permit is a gross misdemeanor.[ 2012 c 176 § 34; 1998 c 190 § 55.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.675 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.675 - Hunting while intoxicated—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.675 Hunting while intoxicated—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of hunting while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs if the person hunts wild animals or wild birds while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.(2) Hunting while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs is a gross misdemeanor.[ 1999 c 258 § 12; 1980 c 78 § 75; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.070. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 45a; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-55. Formerly RCW 77.16.070.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.