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WA Rev Code § 77.12.453 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.453 - Wanapum (Sokulk) Indians—Permits to take salmon and other freshwater food fish.

RCW 77.12.453 Wanapum (Sokulk) Indians—Permits to take salmon and other freshwater food fish.The director may issue permits to members of the Wanapum band of Indians to take salmon and other freshwater food fish for ceremonial and subsistence purposes. The department shall establish the areas in which the permits are valid and shall regulate the times for and manner of taking the salmon and other freshwater food fish. This section does not create a right to fish commercially.[ 2018 c 235 § 14; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 27; 1981 c 251 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.08.265, 75.12.310.]NOTES:Legislative findings—1981 c 251: "The legislature finds that the Sokulk Indians, otherwise known as the Wanapum band of Indians, have made a significant effort to maintain their traditional tribal culture, including the activity of taking salmon for ceremonial and subsistence purposes. The legislature further finds that previously the state has encouraged ceremonial and subsistence fishing by the Wanapums by chapter 210, Laws of 1939 and other permission. Therefore, the intent of the legislature in enacting RCW 75.08.265 is to recognize the cultural importance of salmon fishing to only the Wanapum Indians by authorizing these people a ceremonial and subsistence fishery, while also preserving the state's ability to conserve and manage the salmon resource." [ 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 62; 1981 c 251 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.12.300.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.455 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.455 - Prevention and suppression of diseases and pests.

RCW 77.12.455 Prevention and suppression of diseases and pests.The commission may prohibit the introduction, transportation or transplanting of fish, shellfish, organisms, material, or other equipment which in the commission's judgment may transmit any disease or pests affecting fish or shellfish.[ 2001 c 253 § 22; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 16 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 29; 1955 c 12 § 75.16.030. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 43; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-317. Formerly RCW 75.08.285, 75.16.030.]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 § 77.12.459 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.459 - Release and recapture of salmon or steelhead prohibited.

RCW 77.12.459 Release and recapture of salmon or steelhead prohibited.A person other than the United States, an Indian tribe recognized as such by the federal government, the state, a subdivision of the state, or a municipal corporation or an agency of such a unit of government shall not release salmon or steelhead trout into the public waters of the state and subsequently to recapture and commercially harvest such salmon or trout. This section shall not prevent any person from rearing salmon or steelhead trout in pens or in a confined area under circumstances where the salmon or steelhead trout are confined and never permitted to swim freely in open water.[ 1998 c 190 § 74; 1985 c 457 § 12. Formerly RCW 75.08.300.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.465 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.465 - Abandoned or derelict vessels.

RCW 77.12.465 Abandoned or derelict vessels.The director has the authority, subject to the processes and limitation outlined in chapter 79.100 RCW, to store, strip, use, auction, sell, salvage, scrap, or dispose of an abandoned or derelict vessel found on or above publicly or privately owned aquatic lands within the jurisdiction of the department.[ 2002 c 286 § 19.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 286: See RCW 79.100.901.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.469 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.469 - Renewal of wildlife rehabilitation licenses—Adoption of rules.

RCW 77.12.469 Renewal of wildlife rehabilitation licenses—Adoption of rules.The department must develop a process for renewing wildlife rehabilitation licenses. All wildlife rehabilitation licenses issued by the department prior to January 1, 2006, must be renewed by January 1, 2010. The department may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.[ 2007 c 246 § 5.]NOTES:Finding—2007 c 246: See note following RCW 77.12.467.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.471 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.471 - Wildlife rehabilitation account.

RCW 77.12.471 Wildlife rehabilitation account.The wildlife rehabilitation account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from moneys directed to the account from RCW 46.68.435 must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the support of the wildlife rehabilitation program created under RCW 77.12.467.[ 2010 c 161 § 1160; 2007 c 246 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Finding—2007 c 246: See note following RCW 77.12.467.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.475 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.475 - Fish and wildlife equipment revolving account.

RCW 77.12.475 Fish and wildlife equipment revolving account.(1) The fish and wildlife equipment revolving account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. The department must reimburse the account for all moneys expended from the account. Reimbursements may be made with moneys appropriated to the department or from other moneys otherwise available to the department. All moneys generated by the use or repair of vehicles, water vessels, and heavy equipment or generated by the sale or surplusing of vehicles, water vessels, and heavy equipment must be deposited in the account. The department's reimbursements may be prorated over the useful life of the vehicle, water vessel, or heavy equipment acquired with moneys from the account.(2) Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purchase or lease of vehicles, water vessels, and heavy equipment, to include the payment of costs for the operation, repair, and maintenance of the vehicles, water vessels, and heavy equipment.(3) Only the director of fish and wildlife 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.(4) For the purposes of this section, the terms and charges for the intra-agency use of vehicles, water vessels, or heavy equipment or for the disposal through sale of vehicles, water vessels, or heavy equipment is solely within the discretion of the department and the department's determination of the terms, charges, or sale price is considered a reasonable term, charge, or sale price.[ 2009 c 368 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.540 - Public shooting grounds—Effect of filing—Use for booming.

RCW 77.12.540 Public shooting grounds—Effect of filing—Use for booming.Upon filing a certificate with the commissioner of public lands that shows that lands will be used for public shooting grounds by the department, the lands shall be withdrawn from sale or lease and then may be used as public shooting grounds under control of the department. The commissioner of public lands may also use the lands for booming purposes.[ 1980 c 78 § 128; 1955 c 36 § 77.40.080. Prior: 1945 c 179 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 7993-5b. Formerly RCW 77.40.080.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.550 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.550 - Tidelands used as public shooting grounds—Diversion.

RCW 77.12.550 Tidelands used as public shooting grounds—Diversion.Tidelands granted to the department to be used as public shooting grounds shall revert to the state if used for another purpose. The department shall certify the reversion to the commissioner of public lands who shall then supervise and control the lands as provided in Title 79 RCW.[ 1980 c 78 § 126; 1955 c 36 § 77.40.050. Prior: 1941 c 190 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 7993-8. Formerly RCW 77.40.050.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.560 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.560 - Tidelands used as public shooting grounds—Rules.

RCW 77.12.560 Tidelands used as public shooting grounds—Rules.The commission may adopt rules regarding the use of the tidelands as shooting grounds.[ 1980 c 78 § 127; 1955 c 36 § 77.40.060. Prior: 1941 c 190 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 7993-9. Formerly RCW 77.40.060.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.570 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.570 - Game farm licenses—Rules—Exemption.

RCW 77.12.570 Game farm licenses—Rules—Exemption.The commission shall establish the qualifications and conditions for issuing a game farm license. The director shall adopt rules governing the operation of game farms. Private sector cultured aquatic products as defined in RCW 15.85.020 are exempt from regulation under this section.[ 1987 c 506 § 49; 1985 c 457 § 22; 1980 c 78 § 98; 1975 1st ex.s. c 15 § 2; 1970 ex.s. c 29 § 14; 1955 c 36 § 77.28.020. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 82; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-91. Formerly RCW 77.28.020.]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 § 77.12.580 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.580 - Game farms—Authority to dispose of eggs.

RCW 77.12.580 Game farms—Authority to dispose of eggs.A licensed game farmer may purchase, sell, give away, or dispose of the eggs of game birds or game fish lawfully possessed as provided by rule of the director.[ 1987 c 506 § 50; 1980 c 78 § 99; 1955 c 36 § 77.28.070. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 87; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-96. Formerly RCW 77.28.070.]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 § 77.12.590 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.590 - Game farms—Tagging of products—Exemption.

RCW 77.12.590 Game farms—Tagging of products—Exemption.Wildlife given away, sold, or transferred by a licensed game farmer shall have attached to each wildlife member, package, or container, a tag, seal, or invoice as required by rule of the director. Private sector cultured aquatic products as defined in RCW 15.85.020 are exempt from regulation under this section.[ 1987 c 506 § 51; 1985 c 457 § 23; 1980 c 78 § 100; 1955 c 36 § 77.28.080. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 88; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-97. Formerly RCW 77.28.080.]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 § 77.12.600 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.600 - Game farms—Shipping of wildlife—Exemption.

RCW 77.12.600 Game farms—Shipping of wildlife—Exemption.A common carrier may transport wildlife shipped by a licensed game farmer if the wildlife is tagged, sealed, or invoiced as provided in RCW 77.12.590. Packages containing wildlife shall have affixed to them tags or labels showing the name of the licensee and the consignee. For purposes of this section, wildlife does not include private sector cultured aquatic products as defined in RCW 15.85.020. However, if a means of identifying such products is required by rules adopted under RCW 15.85.060, this exemption from the definition of wildlife applies only if the aquatic products are identified in conformance with those rules.[ 1985 c 457 § 24; 1980 c 78 § 101; 1955 c 36 § 77.28.090. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 89; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-98. Formerly RCW 77.28.090.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.610 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.610 - Check stations—Purpose.

RCW 77.12.610 Check stations—Purpose.The purposes of RCW 77.12.610 through 77.12.630 are to facilitate the department's gathering of biological data for managing wildlife, fish, and shellfish resources of this state and to protect these resources by assuring compliance with Title 77 RCW, and rules adopted thereunder, in a manner designed to minimize inconvenience to the public.[ 2000 c 107 § 225; 1982 c 155 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.620 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.620 - Check stations—Stopping for inspection.

RCW 77.12.620 Check stations—Stopping for inspection.The department is authorized to require hunters and fishers occupying a motor vehicle approaching or entering a check station to stop and produce for inspection: (1) Any wildlife, fish, shellfish, or seaweed in their possession; (2) licenses, permits, tags, stamps, or catch record cards, required under Title 77 RCW, or rules adopted thereunder. For these purposes, the department is authorized to operate check stations which shall be plainly marked by signs, operated by at least one uniformed fish and wildlife officer, and operated in a safe manner.[ 2013 c 23 § 240; 2000 c 107 § 226; 1982 c 155 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.630 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.630 - Check stations—Other inspections, powers.

RCW 77.12.630 Check stations—Other inspections, powers.The powers conferred by RCW 77.12.610 through 77.12.630 are in addition to all other powers conferred by law upon the department. Nothing in RCW 77.12.610 through 77.12.630 shall be construed to prohibit the department from operating wildlife information stations at which persons shall not be required to stop and report, or from executing arrests, searches, or seizures otherwise authorized by law.[ 2000 c 107 § 227; 1982 c 155 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.650 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.650 - Protection of bald eagles and their habitats—Cooperation required.

RCW 77.12.650 Protection of bald eagles and their habitats—Cooperation required.The department shall cooperate with other local, state, and federal agencies and governments to protect bald eagles and their essential habitats through existing governmental programs, including but not limited to:(1) The natural heritage program managed by the department of natural resources under chapter 79.70 RCW;(2) The natural area preserve program managed by the department of natural resources under chapter 79.70 RCW;(3) The shoreline management master programs adopted by local governments and approved by the department of ecology under chapter 90.58 RCW.[ 1987 c 506 § 52; 1984 c 239 § 2.]NOTES:Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.Legislative declaration—1984 c 239: "The legislature hereby declares that the protection of the bald eagle is consistent with a societal concern for the perpetuation of natural life cycles, the sensitivity and vulnerability of particular rare and distinguished species, and the quality of life of humans." [ 1984 c 239 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.655 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.655 - Habitat buffer zones for bald eagles—Rules.

RCW 77.12.655 Habitat buffer zones for bald eagles—Rules.The department, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, shall adopt and enforce necessary rules defining the extent and boundaries of habitat buffer zones for bald eagles. Rules shall take into account the need for variation of the extent of the zone from case to case, and the need for protection of bald eagles. The rules shall also establish guidelines and priorities for purchase or trade and establishment of conservation easements and/or leases to protect such designated properties. The department shall also adopt rules to provide adequate notice to property owners of their options under RCW 77.12.650 and this section.[ 2000 c 107 § 228; 1990 c 84 § 3; 1984 c 239 § 3.]NOTES:Legislative declaration—1984 c 239: See note following RCW 77.12.650.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.690 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.690 - Annual migratory bird permit design—Administration, sale, and distribution—Deposit and use of funds.

RCW 77.12.690 Annual migratory bird permit design—Administration, sale, and distribution—Deposit and use of funds.(1) The director is responsible for the selection of the annual *migratory bird stamp design. The department shall create collector art prints and related artwork, utilizing the same design. The administration, sale, distribution, and other matters relating to the prints and sales of stamps with prints and related artwork shall be the responsibility of the department.(2) The total amount brought in from the sale of prints and related artwork shall be deposited in the limited fish and wildlife account created in RCW 77.12.170(1). The costs of producing and marketing of prints and related artwork shall be paid out of the total amount brought in from sales of those same items. Net funds derived from the sale of prints and related artwork shall be used by the director to contract with one or more appropriate individuals or nonprofit organizations for the development of waterfowl propagation projects within Washington which specifically provide waterfowl for the Pacific flyway. The department shall not contract with any individual or organization that obtains compensation for allowing waterfowl hunting except if the individual or organization does not permit hunting for compensation on the subject property.[ 2020 c 148 § 16; 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 16; 2009 c 333 § 38. Prior: 1998 c 245 § 158; 1998 c 191 § 33; 1987 c 506 § 55; 1985 c 243 § 6.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The term "migratory bird stamp" was changed to "migratory bird permit" pursuant to 2011 c 339 § 2.Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.Effective date—1998 c 191: See note following RCW 77.32.050.Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.722 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.722 - Canada goose hunting—Season or bag limit restriction.

RCW 77.12.722 Canada goose hunting—Season or bag limit restriction.For the purposes of establishing a season or bag limit restriction on Canada goose hunting, the commission shall not consider leg length or bill length of dusky Canada geese (Branta canadensis occidentalis).[ 2000 c 107 § 259; 1998 c 190 § 119; 1996 c 207 § 3; 1987 c 506 § 59; 1983 c 3 § 196; 1981 c 310 § 3; 1980 c 78 § 70; 1977 c 44 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.020. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 41; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-50. Formerly RCW 77.16.020.]NOTES:Intent—1996 c 207: See note following RCW 77.08.010.Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.Effective dates—Legislative intent—1981 c 310: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.732 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.732 - Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition.

RCW 77.12.732 Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition.(1) Prior to transferring ownership of a department-owned vessel, the department shall conduct a thorough review of the physical condition of the vessel, the vessel's operating capability, and any containers and other materials that are not fixed to the vessel.(2) If the department determines that the vessel is in a state of advanced deterioration or poses a reasonably imminent threat to human health or safety, including a threat of environmental contamination, the department may: (a) Not transfer the vessel until the conditions identified under this subsection have been corrected; or (b) permanently dispose of the vessel by landfill, deconstruction, or other related method.(3) Vessels taken into custody under chapter 79.100 RCW are not subject to this section or RCW 77.12.734.[ 2013 c 291 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.734 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.734 - Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Further requirements.

RCW 77.12.734 Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Further requirements.(1) Following the inspection required under RCW 77.12.732 and prior to transferring ownership of a department-owned vessel, the department shall obtain the following from the transferee:(a) The purposes for which the transferee intends to use the vessel; and(b) Information demonstrating the prospective owner's intent to obtain legal moorage following the transfer, in the manner determined by the department.(2)(a) The department shall remove any containers or other materials that are not fixed to the vessel and contain hazardous substances, as defined under RCW 70A.305.020.(b) However, the department may transfer a vessel with:(i) Those containers or materials described under (a) of this subsection where the transferee demonstrates to the department's satisfaction that the container's or material's presence is consistent with the anticipated use of the vessel; and(ii) A reasonable amount of fuel as determined by the department, based on factors including the vessel's size, condition, and anticipated use of the vessel, including initial destination following transfer.(c) The department may consult with the department of ecology in carrying out the requirements of this subsection.(3) Prior to sale, and unless the vessel has a title or valid marine document, the department is required to apply for a certificate of title for the vessel under RCW 88.02.510 and register the vessel under RCW 88.02.550.[ 2021 c 65 § 81; 2013 c 291 § 10.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.