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WA Rev Code § 77.15.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.075 - Enforcement authority of fish and wildlife officers—Volunteer chaplain.

RCW 77.15.075 Enforcement authority of fish and wildlife officers—Volunteer chaplain.(1) Fish and wildlife officers shall have and exercise, throughout the state, such police powers and duties as are vested in sheriffs and peace officers generally. Fish and wildlife officers are general authority Washington peace officers.(2) An applicant for a fish and wildlife officer position must be a citizen of the United States of America or a lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language. Before a person may be appointed to act as a fish and wildlife officer, the person shall meet the minimum standards for employment with the department, including successful completion of a psychological examination and polygraph examination or similar assessment procedure administered in accordance with the requirements of RCW 43.101.095(2).(3) Any liability or claim of liability under chapter 4.92 RCW that arises out of the exercise or alleged exercise of authority by a fish and wildlife officer rests with the department unless the fish and wildlife officer acts under the direction and control of another agency or unless the liability is otherwise assumed under an agreement between the department and another agency.(4) The department may utilize the services of a volunteer chaplain as provided under chapter 41.22 RCW.[ 2020 c 38 § 1; 2012 c 176 § 8; 2009 c 204 § 1; 2003 c 388 § 3; 2002 c 128 § 4; 2000 c 107 § 212; 1998 c 190 § 112; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 67; 1988 c 36 § 50; 1987 c 506 § 16; 1985 c 155 § 2; 1980 c 78 § 17. Formerly RCW 77.12.055.]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.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.080 - Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers—Inspection authority.

RCW 77.15.080 Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers—Inspection authority.Based upon articulable facts that a person is engaged in fishing, harvesting, or hunting activities, fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers have the authority to temporarily stop the person and check for valid licenses, tags, permits, stamps, or catch record cards, and to inspect all fish, shellfish, seaweed, and wildlife in possession as well as the equipment being used to ensure compliance with the requirements of this title. Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers also may request that the person write his or her signature for comparison with the signature on his or her fishing, harvesting, or hunting license. Failure to comply with the request is prima facie evidence that the person is not the person named on the license. Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers may require the person, if age sixteen or older, to exhibit a driver's license or other photo identification.[ 2014 c 202 § 303; 2014 c 48 § 3; 2012 c 176 § 9; 2002 c 281 § 8. Prior: 2001 c 306 § 1; 2001 c 253 § 23; 2000 c 107 § 233; 1998 c 190 § 113.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2014 c 48 § 3 and by 2014 c 202 § 303, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.Purpose—2002 c 281: See note following RCW 77.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.085 - Seizure without warrant.

RCW 77.15.085 Seizure without warrant.Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers may seize without a warrant wildlife, fish, shellfish, and covered animal species parts and products they have probable cause to believe have been taken, transported, or possessed in violation of this title or rule of the commission or director.[ 2016 c 2 § 4 (Initiative Measure No. 1401, approved November 3, 2015); 2000 c 107 § 232.]NOTES:Finding—2016 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1401): See note following RCW 77.15.135.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.090 - Search, arrest warrant—Issuance—Execution.

RCW 77.15.090 Search, arrest warrant—Issuance—Execution.On a showing of probable cause that there has been a violation of any fish, seaweed, shellfish, or wildlife law of the state of Washington, or upon a showing of probable cause to believe that evidence of such violation may be found at a place, a court shall issue a search warrant or arrest warrant. Fish and wildlife officers may execute any such arrest or search warrant reasonably necessary to their duties under this title and may seize fish, seaweed, shellfish, and wildlife or any evidence of a crime and the fruits or instrumentalities of a crime as provided by warrant. The court may have a building, enclosure, vehicle, vessel, container, or receptacle opened or entered and the contents examined.[ 2001 c 253 § 24; 2000 c 107 § 234; 1998 c 190 § 117; 1980 c 78 § 26; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.120. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 22; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-32. Formerly RCW 77.12.120.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.092 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.092 - Arrest without warrant.

RCW 77.15.092 Arrest without warrant.Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers may arrest without warrant persons found violating the law or rules adopted pursuant to this title.[ 2000 c 107 § 213; 1998 c 190 § 114; 1987 c 506 § 19; 1980 c 78 § 20; 1971 ex.s. c 173 § 2; 1961 c 68 § 3; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.080. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 18; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-28. Formerly RCW 77.12.080.]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 § 77.15.094 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.094 - Search without warrant—Seizure of evidence, property—Limitation.

RCW 77.15.094 Search without warrant—Seizure of evidence, property—Limitation.Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers may make a reasonable search without warrant of a vessel, conveyances, vehicles, containers, packages, or other receptacles for fish, seaweed, shellfish, and wildlife which they have reason to believe contain evidence of a violation of law or rules adopted pursuant to this title and seize evidence as needed for law enforcement. This authority does not extend to quarters in a boat, building, or other property used exclusively as a private domicile, does not extend to transitory residences in which a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, and does not allow search and seizure without a warrant if the thing or place is protected from search without warrant within the meaning of Article I, section 7 of the state Constitution. Seizure of property as evidence of a crime does not preclude seizure of the property for forfeiture as authorized by law.[ 2001 c 253 § 25; 2000 c 107 § 214; 1998 c 190 § 115; 1987 c 506 § 20; 1980 c 78 § 21; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.090. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 19; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-29. Formerly RCW 77.12.090.]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 § 77.15.096 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.096 - Inspection without warrant—Commercial fish and wildlife entities—Limitations.

RCW 77.15.096 Inspection without warrant—Commercial fish and wildlife entities—Limitations.(1) Fish and wildlife officers may inspect without warrant at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner:(a) The premises, containers, fishing equipment, fish, seaweed, shellfish, and wildlife of any commercial fisher or wholesale dealer or fish dealer; and(b) Records required by the department of any commercial fisher or wholesale fish buyer or fish dealer.(2) Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers may inspect without warrant at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner:(a) The premises, containers, fishing equipment, fish, shellfish, wildlife, or covered animal species of any person trafficking or otherwise distributing or receiving fish, shellfish, wildlife, or covered animal species;(b) Records required by the department of any person trafficking or otherwise distributing or receiving fish, shellfish, wildlife, or covered animal species;(c) Any cold storage plant that a fish and wildlife officer has probable cause to believe contains fish, shellfish, or wildlife;(d) The premises, containers, fish, shellfish, wildlife, or covered animal species of any taxidermist or fur buyer; or(e) The records required by the department of any taxidermist or fur buyer.(3) Fish and wildlife officers may inspect without warrant, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, the records required by the department of any retail outlet selling fish, shellfish, or wildlife, and, if the officers have probable cause to believe a violation of this title or rules of the commission has occurred, they may inspect without warrant the premises, containers, and fish, shellfish, and wildlife of any retail outlet selling fish, shellfish, or wildlife.(4) Authority granted under this section does not extend to quarters in a boat, building, or other property used exclusively as a private domicile, does not extend to transitory residences in which a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, and does not allow search and seizure without a warrant if the thing or place is protected from search without warrant within the meaning of Article I, section 7 of the state Constitution.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 5; 2002 c 128 § 5; 2001 c 253 § 26; 1998 c 190 § 116; 1982 c 152 § 1; 1980 c 78 § 22. Formerly RCW 77.12.095.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.098 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.098 - Willful misconduct/gross negligence—Civil liability.

RCW 77.15.098 Willful misconduct/gross negligence—Civil liability.(1) An authorized state, county, or municipal officer may be subject to civil liability under RCW 77.15.070 for willful misconduct or gross negligence in the performance of his or her duties.(2) The director, the fish and wildlife commission, or the department may be subject to civil liability for their willful or reckless misconduct in matters involving the seizure and forfeiture of personal property involved with fish or wildlife offenses.[ 2000 c 107 § 215; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 68; 1989 c 314 § 3. Formerly RCW 77.12.103.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 2 §§ 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79: See RCW 43.300.900.Finding—1989 c 314: "In order to improve the enforcement of wildlife laws it is important to increase the penalties upon poachers by seizing the conveyances and gear that are used in poaching activities and to cause forfeiture of those items to the department." [ 1989 c 314 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.120 - Endangered fish or wildlife—Unlawful taking—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.120 Endangered fish or wildlife—Unlawful taking—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of unlawful taking of endangered fish or wildlife in the second degree if:(a) The person hunts for, fishes for, possesses, maliciously harasses, or kills fish or wildlife, or possesses or intentionally destroys the nests or eggs of fish or wildlife;(b) The fish or wildlife is designated by the commission as endangered; and(c) The taking of the fish or wildlife or the destruction of the nests or eggs has not been authorized by rule of the commission, a permit issued by the department, or a permit issued pursuant to the federal endangered species act.(2) A person is guilty of unlawful taking of endangered fish or wildlife in the first degree if the person has been:(a) Convicted under subsection (1) of this section or convicted of any crime under this title involving the taking, possessing, or malicious harassment of endangered fish or wildlife; and(b) Within five years of the date of the prior conviction the person commits the act described by subsection (1) of this section.(3)(a) Unlawful taking of endangered fish or wildlife in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor.(b) Unlawful taking of endangered fish or wildlife in the first degree is a class C felony. The department shall revoke any licenses or tags used in connection with the crime and order the person's privileges to hunt, fish, trap, or obtain licenses under this title to be suspended for two years.[ 2014 c 48 § 5; 2000 c 107 § 236; 1998 c 190 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.150 - Poison or explosives—Unlawful use—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.150 Poison or explosives—Unlawful use—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of unlawful use of poison or explosives if:(a) The person lays out, sets out, or uses a drug, poison, or other deleterious substance that kills, injures, harms, or endangers fish, shellfish, or wildlife, except if the person is using the substance in compliance with federal and state laws and label instructions; or(b) The person lays out, sets out, or uses an explosive that kills, injures, harms, or endangers fish, shellfish, or wildlife, except if authorized by law or permit of the director.(2) Unlawful use of poison or explosives is a gross misdemeanor.[ 2001 c 253 § 28; 1998 c 190 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.170 - Waste of fish and wildlife—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.170 Waste of fish and wildlife—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of waste of fish and wildlife if the person:(a) Takes or possesses wildlife classified as food fish, game fish, shellfish, or game birds having a value of two hundred fifty dollars or more, or wildlife classified as big game; and(b) Recklessly allows such fish, shellfish, or wildlife to be wasted.(2) Waste of fish and wildlife is a gross misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the department shall revoke any license or tag used in the crime and shall order suspension of the person's privileges to engage in the activity in which the person committed waste of fish and wildlife for a period of one year.(3) It is prima facie evidence of waste if:(a) A fish dealer purchases or engages a quantity of food fish, shellfish, or game fish that cannot be processed within sixty hours after the food fish, game fish, or shellfish are taken from the water, unless the food fish, game fish, or shellfish are preserved in good marketable condition; or(b) A person brings a big game animal to a wildlife meat cutter and then abandons the animal. For purposes of this subsection (3)(b), a big game animal is deemed to be abandoned when its carcass is placed in the custody of a wildlife meat cutter for butchering and processing and:(i) Having been placed in such custody for an unspecified period of time, the meat is not removed within thirty days after the wildlife meat cutter gives notice to the person who brought in the carcass or, having been so notified, the person who brought in the carcass refuses or fails to pay the agreed upon or reasonable charges for the butchering or processing of the carcass; or(ii) Having been placed in such custody for a specified period of time, the meat is not removed at the end of the specified period or the person who brought in the carcass refuses to pay the agreed upon or reasonable charges for the butchering or processing of the carcass.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 9; 2014 c 48 § 8; 2012 c 176 § 16; 1999 c 258 § 5; 1998 c 190 § 21.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.180 - Unlawful interference with fishing or hunting gear—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.180 Unlawful interference with fishing or hunting gear—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of unlawful interference with fishing or hunting gear in the second degree if the person:(a) Removes or releases a wild animal from another person's trap without permission;(b) Springs, pulls up, damages, possesses, or destroys another person's trap without the owner's permission; or(c) Interferes with recreational gear used to take fish or shellfish.(2) Unlawful interference with fishing or hunting gear in the second degree is a misdemeanor.(3) A person is guilty of unlawful interference with fishing or hunting gear in the first degree if the person:(a) Removes or releases fish or shellfish from commercial fishing gear without the owner's permission; or(b) Intentionally destroys or interferes with commercial fishing gear.(4) Unlawful interference with fishing or hunting gear in the first degree is a gross misdemeanor.(5) A person is not in violation of unlawful interference with fishing or hunting gear if the person removes a trap placed on property owned, leased, or rented by the person.[ 2014 c 48 § 9; 2001 c 253 § 29; 1998 c 190 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.190 - Unlawful trapping—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.190 Unlawful trapping—Penalty.(1) A person is guilty of unlawful trapping if the person:(a) Sets out traps that are capable of taking wild animals, wild birds, game animals, or furbearing mammals and does not possess the licenses, tags, or permits required under this title;(b) Violates any department rule regarding seasons, bag, or possession limits, closed areas including game reserves, closed times, or any other rule governing the trapping of wild animals or wild birds, with the exception of reporting rules; or(c) Fails to identify the owner of the traps or devices by neither (i) attaching a metal tag with the owner's department-assigned identification number or the name and address of the trapper legibly written in numbers or letters not less than one-eighth inch in height nor (ii) inscribing into the metal of the trap such number or name and address.(2) Unlawful trapping is a misdemeanor.[ 2014 c 48 § 10; 2012 c 176 § 17; 1999 c 258 § 9; 1998 c 190 § 34.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.191 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.191 - Revocation of trapper's license—Placement of unauthorized traps.

RCW 77.15.191 Revocation of trapper's license—Placement of unauthorized traps.The director may revoke the trapper's license of a person placing unauthorized traps on private property and may remove those traps.[ 2000 c 107 § 268; 1987 c 372 § 4. Formerly RCW 77.65.470, 77.32.199.]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.192 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.192 - Definitions.

RCW 77.15.192 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 77.15.194 through 77.15.198.(1) "Animal" means any nonhuman vertebrate.(2) "Body-gripping trap" means a trap that grips an animal's body or body part. Body-gripping trap includes, but is not limited to, steel-jawed leghold traps, padded-jaw leghold traps, Conibear traps, neck snares, and nonstrangling foot snares. Cage and box traps, suitcase-type live beaver traps, and common rat and mouse traps are not considered body-gripping traps.(3) "Person" means a human being and, where appropriate, a public or private corporation, an unincorporated association, a partnership, a government, or a governmental instrumentality.(4) "Raw fur" means a pelt that has not been processed for purposes of retail sale.(5) "Animal problem" means any animal that threatens or damages timber or private property or threatens or injures livestock or any other domestic animal.[ 2001 c 1 § 2 (Initiative Measure No. 713, approved November 7, 2000).]NOTES:Finding—2001 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 713): "The people of the state of Washington find that this act is necessary in order to protect people and domestic pets and to protect and conserve wildlife from the dangers of cruel and indiscriminate steel-jawed leghold traps and poisons, and to encourage the use of humane methods of trapping when trapping is necessary to ensure public health and safety, protect livestock or property, safeguard threatened and endangered species, or conduct field research on wildlife." [ 2001 c 1 § 1 (Initiative Measure No. 713, approved November 7, 2000).]Severability—2001 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 713): "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 2001 c 1 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 713, approved November 7, 2000).]
WA Rev Code § 77.15.196 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.196 - Unlawful poison—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.196 Unlawful poison—Penalty.(1) It is unlawful to poison or attempt to poison any animal using sodium fluoroacetate, also known as compound 1080, or sodium cyanide.(2) A person violating this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 2003 c 53 § 375; 2001 c 1 § 4 (Initiative Measure No. 713, approved November 7, 2000).]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Finding—Severability—2001 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 713): See notes following RCW 77.15.192.
WA Rev Code § 77.15.198 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.15 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.|77.15.198 - Violation of RCW 77.15.194 or 77.15.196—Penalty.

RCW 77.15.198 Violation of RCW 77.15.194 or 77.15.196—Penalty.In addition to appropriate criminal penalties, the director shall revoke the trapping license of any person convicted of a violation of RCW 77.15.194 or 77.15.196. The director shall not issue the violator a trapping license for a period of five years following the revocation. Following a subsequent conviction for a violation of RCW 77.15.194 or 77.15.196 by the same person, the director shall not issue a trapping license to the person at any time.[ 2003 c 53 § 376; 2001 c 1 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 713, approved November 7, 2000).]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Finding—Severability—2001 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 713): See notes following RCW 77.15.192.