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WA Rev Code § 77.12.071 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.071 - Sampling of fish, wildlife, or shellfish by department employees.

RCW 77.12.071 Sampling of fish, wildlife, or shellfish by department employees.(1) Department employees, in carrying out their duties under this title on public lands or state waters, may:(a) Collect samples of tissue, fluids, or other bodily parts of fish, wildlife, or shellfish; or(b) Board vessels in state waters engaged in commercial and recreational harvest activities to collect samples of fish, wildlife, or shellfish.(i) Department employees shall ask permission from the owner or his or her agent before boarding vessels in state waters.(ii) If an employee of the department is denied access to any vessel where access was sought for the purposes of (b) of this subsection, the department employee may contact an enforcement officer for assistance in applying for a search warrant authorizing access to the vessel in order to carry out the department employee's duties under this section.(2) Department employees must have official identification, announce their presence and intent, and perform their duties in a safe and professional manner while carrying out the activities in this section.(3) This section does not apply to the harvest of private sector cultured aquatic products as defined in RCW 15.85.020.(4) This section does not apply to fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers carrying out their duties under this title.[ 2007 c 337 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—Finding—2007 c 337: "The legislature intends that sampling of fish, wildlife, and shellfish by department of fish and wildlife employees will ensure the conservation and management of fish, shellfish, and wildlife. Because the harvest of fish and wildlife is regulated by the department, the legislature finds that sampling by departmental employees will benefit the resource, and will further the department's research related to fish, wildlife, and shellfish. This section and RCW 77.12.071 do not apply to the harvest of private sector cultured aquatic products as defined in RCW 15.85.020." [ 2007 c 337 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.075 - Fish and wildlife federal lands revolving account.

RCW 77.12.075 Fish and wildlife federal lands revolving account.The fish and wildlife federal lands revolving account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from the proceeds of good neighbor agreements as defined in RCW 79.02.010 and implemented by the department of fish and wildlife and all legislative transfers, gifts, grants, and federal funds designated for use in conjunction with a good neighbor agreement implemented by the department of fish and wildlife must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account are subject to the limitations of the agreements under which proceeds were generated and may be used only for the planning and implementation of good neighbor agreements, including management or administrative costs and relevant goods and services. 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. The fish and wildlife federal lands revolving account is an interest-bearing account and the interest must be credited to the account.[ 2018 c 258 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 258: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.077 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.077 - Use of dogs to hunt/pursue black bear, cougar, bobcat—Rules—Training program—Nonlethal pursuit.

RCW 77.12.077 Use of dogs to hunt/pursue black bear, cougar, bobcat—Rules—Training program—Nonlethal pursuit.(1) The commission shall adopt by rule a process and criteria to select persons who may act as agents of the state for the purpose of using one or more dogs to hunt or pursue black bear, cougar, or bobcat to protect livestock, domestic animals, private property, or the public safety. The commission rule must outline the requirements an applicant must comply with when applying for the program including, but not limited to, a criminal background check.(2) The department shall administer a training program to enable persons who have been selected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section to train dogs for use consistent with this section. The purpose of this program is to provide dog training opportunities using nonlethal pursuit.[ 2019 c 226 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.085 - Liberalized bag limits for bass, walleye, and channel catfish.

RCW 77.12.085 Liberalized bag limits for bass, walleye, and channel catfish.The commission shall adopt rules to liberalize bag limits for bass, walleye, and channel catfish in all anadromous waters of the state in order to reduce the predation risk to salmon smolts.[ 2019 c 290 § 2.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2019 c 290: "(1) The legislature finds that the population of southern resident killer whales has declined in recent years and currently stands at a thirty-year low of seventy-four animals.(2) The governor convened the southern resident killer whale task force after the 2018 legislative session to study and identify actions that could be taken to help sustain and recover this important species. In the course of its work, the task force found that chinook salmon compose the largest portion of the whales' diet, and are therefore critical to the recovery of the species. Further, several runs of chinook salmon in Washington state are listed under the federal endangered species act, making chinook recovery all the more urgent.(3) The task force identified four overarching southern resident killer whale recovery goals and adopted several recommendations for specific actions under each goal. Goal one identified by the task force is to increase chinook abundance, and actions under that goal relate to habitat protection, protection of chinook prey, such as forage fish, and reducing impacts of nonnative chinook predators.(4) To address the need identified by the task force to increase chinook abundance, the legislature intends to take initial, important steps consistent with recommendations made by the governor's southern resident killer whale task force." [ 2019 c 290 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.140 - Acquisition or sale of wildlife.

RCW 77.12.140 Acquisition or sale of wildlife.The director, acting in a manner not inconsistent with criteria established by the commission, may obtain by purchase, gift, or exchange and may sell or transfer wildlife and their eggs for stocking, research, or propagation.[ 1987 c 506 § 23; 1980 c 78 § 28; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.140. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 24; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-34.]NOTES:Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.152 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.152 - Commission may designate fishing areas.

RCW 77.12.152 Commission may designate fishing areas.The commission may designate the boundaries of fishing areas by driving piling or by establishing monuments or by description of landmarks or section lines and directional headings.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 14 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 18; 1955 c 12 § 75.08.120. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-209. Formerly RCW 75.08.120.]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 § 77.12.154 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.154 - Right of entry—Aircraft operated by department.

RCW 77.12.154 Right of entry—Aircraft operated by department.The director, fish and wildlife officers, ex officio fish and wildlife officers, and department employees may enter upon any land or waters and remain there while performing their duties without liability for trespass.It is lawful for aircraft operated by the department to land and take off from the beaches or waters of the state.[ 1998 c 190 § 71; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 19; 1955 c 12 § 75.08.160. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-212. Formerly RCW 75.08.160.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.184 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.184 - Deposit of moneys from various activities—Production of regulation booklets.

RCW 77.12.184 Deposit of moneys from various activities—Production of regulation booklets.(1) The department shall deposit all moneys received from the following activities into the fish, wildlife, and conservation account created in RCW 77.12.170(3):(a) The sale of interpretive, recreational, historical, educational, and informational literature and materials;(b) The sale of advertisements in regulation pamphlets and other appropriate mediums; and(c) Enrollment fees in department-sponsored educational training events.(2) Moneys collected under subsection (1) of this section shall be spent primarily for producing regulation booklets for users and for the development, production, reprinting, and distribution of informational and educational materials. The department may also spend these moneys for necessary expenses associated with training activities, and other activities as determined by the director.(3) Regulation pamphlets may be subsidized through appropriate advertising, but must be made available free of charge to the users.(4) The director may enter into joint ventures with other agencies and organizations to generate revenue for providing public information and education on wildlife and hunting and fishing rules.[ 2020 c 148 § 7; 2009 c 333 § 31; 2000 c 252 § 1.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.190 - Use of moneys in the limited fish and wildlife account and fish, wildlife, and conservation account.

RCW 77.12.190 Use of moneys in the limited fish and wildlife account and fish, wildlife, and conservation account.Moneys in the limited fish and wildlife account and fish, wildlife, and conservation account created in RCW 77.12.170 may be used only for the purposes of this title, including the payment of principal and interest on bonds issued for capital projects.[ 2020 c 148 § 8; 2009 c 333 § 32; 1991 sp.s. c 31 § 17; 1987 c 506 § 27; 1980 c 78 § 34; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.190. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 28; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-38.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.201 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.201 - Counties may elect to receive an amount in lieu of taxes—County to record collections for violations of law or rules—Deposit.

RCW 77.12.201 Counties may elect to receive an amount in lieu of taxes—County to record collections for violations of law or rules—Deposit.The legislative authority of a county may elect, by giving written notice to the director and the treasurer prior to January 1st of any year, to obtain for the following year an amount in lieu of real property taxes on game lands as provided in RCW 77.12.203. Upon the election, the county shall keep a record of all fines, forfeitures, reimbursements, and costs assessed and collected, in whole or in part, under this title for violations of law or rules adopted pursuant to this title, with the exception of the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal biennia, and shall monthly remit an amount equal to the amount collected to the state treasurer for deposit in the state general fund. The election shall continue until the department is notified differently prior to January 1st of any year.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 983; 2016 sp.s. c 36 § 947; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 998; 2012 2nd sp.s. c 7 § 923; 2009 c 479 § 63; 1987 c 506 § 29. Prior: 1984 c 258 § 335; 1984 c 214 § 1; 1980 c 78 § 36; 1977 ex.s. c 59 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 97 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 1: See note following RCW 43.41.455.Effective date—2016 sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 18.20.430.Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Effective date—2012 2nd sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Effective date—2009 c 479: See note following RCW 2.56.030.Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.Intent—1984 c 258: See note following RCW 3.34.130.Effective date—1984 c 214: "This act takes effect on January 1, 1985." [ 1984 c 214 § 3.]Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.203 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.203 - In lieu payments authorized—Procedure—Game lands defined.

RCW 77.12.203 In lieu payments authorized—Procedure—Game lands defined.(1) Notwithstanding RCW 84.36.010 or other statutes to the contrary, the state treasurer, on behalf of the department, must distribute to counties by April 30th of each year on game lands, regardless of acreage, in each county, if requested by an election under RCW 77.12.201, an amount in lieu of real property taxes equal to that amount paid on similar parcels of open space land taxable under chapter 84.34 RCW or the greater of seventy cents per acre per year or the amount paid in 1984 plus an additional amount for control of noxious weeds equal to that which would be paid if such lands were privately owned. This amount may not be assessed or paid on department buildings, structures, facilities, game farms, fish hatcheries, water access sites, tidelands, or public fishing areas.(2) "Game lands," as used in this section and RCW 77.12.201, means those tracts, regardless of acreage, owned in fee by the department and used for wildlife habitat and public recreational purposes. All lands purchased for wildlife habitat, public access, or recreation purposes with federal funds in the Snake River drainage basin are considered game lands regardless of acreage.(3) This section does not apply to lands transferred after April 23, 1990, to the department from other state agencies.(4) The county must distribute the amount received under this section in lieu of real property taxes to all property taxing districts except the state in appropriate tax code areas the same way it would distribute local property taxes from private property. The county must distribute the amount received under this section for weed control to the appropriate weed district.[ 2021 c 184 § 1; 2019 c 415 § 983; 2018 c 299 § 913; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 984; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4 § 971; 2014 c 55 § 1; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 999; 2012 2nd sp.s. c 7 § 924; 2005 c 303 § 14; 1990 1st ex.s. c 15 § 11; 1984 c 214 § 2; 1980 c 78 § 37; 1965 ex.s. c 97 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 415: See note following RCW 28B.20.476.Effective date—2018 c 299: See note following RCW 43.41.433.Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 1: See note following RCW 43.41.455.Effective dates—2015 3rd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 28B.15.069.Effective date—2014 c 55: "This act takes effect July 1, 2015." [ 2014 c 55 § 2.]Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Effective date—2012 2nd sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Effective date—2005 c 303 §§ 1-14: See note following RCW 79A.15.010.Limitations—1990 1st ex.s. c 15: "Amounts saved by operation of section 11 of this act during the 1989-91 fiscal biennium may be used only for financing capital facilities." [ 1990 1st ex.s. c 15 § 12.]Severability—1990 1st ex.s. c 15: See note following RCW 43.99H.010.Effective date—1984 c 214: See note following RCW 77.12.201.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.204 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.204 - Grazing lands—Fish and wildlife goals—Implementation.

RCW 77.12.204 Grazing lands—Fish and wildlife goals—Implementation.The department of fish and wildlife shall implement practices necessary to meet the standards developed under *RCW 79.01.295 on agency-owned and managed agricultural and grazing lands. The standards may be modified on a site-specific basis as necessary and as determined by the department of fish and wildlife to achieve the goals established under *RCW 79.01.295(1). Existing lessees shall be provided an opportunity to participate in any site-specific field review. Department agricultural and grazing leases issued after December 31, 1994, shall be subject to practices to achieve the standards that meet those developed pursuant to *RCW 79.01.295.This section shall in no way prevent the department of fish and wildlife from managing its lands according to the provisions of RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.210, or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.[ 2001 c 253 § 17; 2000 c 107 § 217; 1993 sp.s. c 4 § 6.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 79.01.295 was recodified as RCW 79.13.610 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 557.Findings—Grazing lands—1993 sp.s. c 4: See RCW 79.13.600.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.210 - Department property—Management, sale.

RCW 77.12.210 Department property—Management, sale.The director shall maintain and manage real or personal property owned, leased, or held by the department and shall control the construction of buildings, structures, and improvements in or on the property. The director may adopt rules for the operation and maintenance of the property.The commission may authorize the director to sell, lease, convey, or grant concessions upon real or personal property under the control of the department. This includes the authority to sell timber, gravel, sand, and other materials or products from real property held by the department, and to sell or lease the department's real or personal property or grant concessions or rights-of-way for roads or utilities in the property. Oil and gas resources owned by the state which lie below lands owned, leased, or held by the department shall be offered for lease by the commissioner of public lands pursuant to chapter 79.14 RCW with the proceeds being deposited in the fish, wildlife, and conservation account created in RCW 77.12.170(3): PROVIDED, That the commissioner of public lands shall condition such leases at the request of the department to protect wildlife and its habitat.If the commission determines that real or personal property held by the department cannot be used advantageously by the department, the director may dispose of that property if it is in the public interest.If the state acquired real property with use limited to specific purposes, the director may negotiate terms for the return of the property to the donor or grantor. Other real property shall be sold to the highest bidder at public auction. After appraisal, notice of the auction shall be published at least once a week for two successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within the county where the property is located at least twenty days prior to sale.Proceeds from the sales shall be deposited in the fish, wildlife, and conservation account created in RCW 77.12.170(3).[ 2020 c 148 § 9; 2009 c 333 § 33; 2000 c 107 § 218; 1987 c 506 § 30; 1980 c 78 § 38; 1969 ex.s. c 73 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.210. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 30; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-40.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.220 - Acquisition or transfer of property.

RCW 77.12.220 Acquisition or transfer of property.For purposes of this title, the commission may make agreements to obtain real or personal property or to transfer or convey property held by the state to the United States or its agencies or instrumentalities, units of local government of this state, public service companies, or other persons, if in the judgment of the commission and the attorney general the transfer and conveyance is consistent with public interest. For purposes of this section, "local government" means any city, town, county, special district, municipal corporation, or quasi-municipal corporation.If the commission agrees to a transfer or conveyance under this section or to a sale or return of real property under RCW 77.12.210, the director shall certify, with the attorney general, to the governor that the agreement has been made. The certification shall describe the real property. The governor then may execute and the secretary of state attest and deliver to the appropriate entity or person the instrument necessary to fulfill the agreement.[ 2000 c 107 § 219; 1987 c 506 § 31; 1980 c 78 § 39; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.220. Prior: 1949 c 205 § 3; 1947 c 275 § 31; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-41.]NOTES:Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.230 - Local assessments against department property.

RCW 77.12.230 Local assessments against department property.The director may pay lawful local improvement district assessments for projects that may benefit wildlife or wildlife-oriented recreation made against lands held by the state for department purposes. The payments may be made from money appropriated from the fish, wildlife, and conservation account created in RCW 77.12.170(3) to the department.[ 2020 c 148 § 10; 2009 c 333 § 34; 1987 c 506 § 32; 1980 c 78 § 40; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.230. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 32; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-42.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.