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WA Rev Code § 77.60.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.60 - Shellfish.|77.60.070 - Geoduck clams, commercial harvesting—Unauthorized acts—Gear requirements.

RCW 77.60.070 Geoduck clams, commercial harvesting—Unauthorized acts—Gear requirements.(1) The director may not authorize a person to take geoduck clams for commercial purposes outside the harvest area designated in a current department of natural resources geoduck harvesting agreement issued under RCW 79.135.210. The director may not authorize commercial harvest of geoduck clams from bottoms that are shallower than eighteen feet below mean lower low water (0.0. ft.). Vessels conducting harvest operations must remain seaward of a line two hundred yards seaward from and parallel to the line of ordinary high tide. This section does not apply to the harvest of private sector cultured aquatic products as defined in RCW 15.85.020.(2) Commercial geoduck harvesting shall be done with a handheld, manually operated water jet or suction device guided and controlled from under water by a diver. Periodically, the director shall determine the effect of each type or unit of gear upon the geoduck population or the substrate they inhabit. The director may require modification of the gear or stop its use if it is being operated in a wasteful or destructive manner or if its operation may cause permanent damage to the bottom or adjacent shellfish populations.[ 2006 c 144 § 1; 2000 c 107 § 25; 1998 c 190 § 91; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 29 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1993 c 340 § 51; 1984 c 80 § 2. Prior: 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 85; 1983 c 3 § 193; 1979 ex.s. c 141 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 253 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.24.100.]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.Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.Liberal construction—1969 ex.s. c 253: "The provisions of this act shall be liberally construed." [ 1969 ex.s. c 253 § 5.]Severability—1969 ex.s. c 253: "If any provisions of this 1969 amendatory 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." [ 1969 ex.s. c 253 § 6.]Designation of aquatic lands for geoduck harvesting: RCW 79.135.220.Diver license for harvesting geoducks: RCW 77.65.410.
WA Rev Code § 77.60.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.60 - Shellfish.|77.60.080 - Imported oyster seed—Permit and inspection required.

RCW 77.60.080 Imported oyster seed—Permit and inspection required.The department may not authorize a person to import oysters or oyster seed into this state for the purpose of planting them in state waters without a permit from the director. The director shall issue a permit only after an adequate inspection has been made and the oysters or oyster seed are found to be free of disease, pests, and other substances which might endanger oysters in state waters.[ 1998 c 190 § 92; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 87; 1955 c 12 § 75.08.054. Prior: 1951 c 271 § 42. Formerly RCW 75.24.110, 75.08.054.]
WA Rev Code § 77.60.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.60 - Shellfish.|77.60.090 - Imported oyster seed—Inspection—Costs.

RCW 77.60.090 Imported oyster seed—Inspection—Costs.The director may require imported oyster seed to be inspected for diseases and pests. The director may specify the place of inspection. Persons importing oyster seed shall pay for the inspection costs excluding the inspector's salary. The cost shall be determined by the director and prorated among the importers according to the number of cases of oyster seeds each imports. The director shall specify the time and manner of payment.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 88; 1967 ex.s. c 38 § 1; 1955 c 12 § 75.08.056. Prior: 1951 c 271 § 43. Formerly RCW 75.24.120, 75.08.056.]
WA Rev Code § 77.60.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.60 - Shellfish.|77.60.100 - Establishment of reserves on state shellfish lands.

RCW 77.60.100 Establishment of reserves on state shellfish lands.The commission may examine the clam, mussel, and oyster beds located on aquatic lands belonging to the state and request the commissioner of public lands to withdraw these lands from sale and lease for the purpose of establishing reserves or public beaches. The director shall conserve, protect, and develop these reserves and the oyster, shrimp, clam, and mussel beds on state lands.[ 2000 c 107 § 26; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 30 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 89; 1955 c 12 § 75.08.060. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 7(5); Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-206(5). Formerly RCW 75.24.130, 75.08.060.]NOTES:Referral to electorate—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013.Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020.
WA Rev Code § 77.60.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.60 - Shellfish.|77.60.150 - Oyster reserve land—Pilot project—Advisory committee—Lease administration.

RCW 77.60.150 Oyster reserve land—Pilot project—Advisory committee—Lease administration.(1) The department shall initiate a pilot project to evaluate the feasibility and potential of intensively culturing shellfish on currently nonproductive oyster reserve land in Puget Sound. The pilot program shall include no fewer than three long-term lease agreements with commercial shellfish growers. Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, revenues from the lease of such lands shall be deposited in the oyster reserve land account created in RCW 77.60.160.(2) The department shall form one advisory committee each for the Willapa Bay oyster reserve lands and the Puget Sound oyster reserve lands. The advisory committees shall make recommendations on management practices to conserve, protect, and develop oyster reserve lands. The advisory committees may make recommendations regarding the management practices on oyster reserve lands, in particular to ensure that they are managed in a manner that will: (a) Increase revenue through production of high-value shellfish; (b) not be detrimental to the market for shellfish grown on nonreserve lands; and (c) avoid negative impacts to existing shellfish populations. The advisory committees may also make recommendation on the distribution of funds in RCW 77.60.160(2)(a). The department shall attempt to structure each advisory committee to include equal representation between shellfish growers that participate in reserve sales and shellfish growers that do not.(3) The department of natural resources, in consultation with the department of fish and wildlife, shall administer the leases for oyster reserves entered into under this chapter. In administering the leases, the department of natural resources shall exercise its authority under RCW 79.135.300. Vacation of state oyster reserves by the department shall not be a requirement for the department of natural resources to lease any oyster reserves under this section. The department of natural resources may recover reasonable costs directly associated with the administration of the leases for oyster reserves entered into under this chapter. All administrative fees collected by the department of natural resources pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the resource management cost account established in RCW 79.64.020. The department may not assess charges to recover the costs of consulting with the department of natural resources under this subsection.(4) The Puget Sound pilot program shall not include the culture of geoduck.[ 2009 c 333 § 23; 2001 c 273 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.60.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.60 - Shellfish.|77.60.160 - Oyster reserve land account.

RCW 77.60.160 Oyster reserve land account.(1) The oyster reserve land account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from revenues from the lease of land or sale of shellfish from oyster reserve lands must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only as provided in this section.(2) Funds in the account shall be used for the purposes provided for in this subsection:(a) Up to forty percent for:(i) The management expenses incurred by the department that are directly attributable to the management of the oyster reserve lands; and (ii) The expenses associated with new bivalve shellfish research and development activities at the Pt. Whitney and Nahcotta shellfish laboratories managed by the department. As used in this subsection, "new research and development activities" includes an emphasis on the control of aquatic nuisance species and burrowing shrimp. New research and development activities must be identified by the department and the appropriate oyster reserve advisory committee;(b) Up to ten percent may be deposited into the state general fund; and(c) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, all remaining funds in the account shall be used for the shellfish—on-site sewage grant program established in RCW 77.60.170.(3)(a) No later than January 1st of each year, the department shall transfer up to fifty percent of the annual revenues generated in the preceding year from the Willapa harbor oyster reserve to the on-site sewage grant program established under RCW 77.60.170 as necessary to achieve a fund balance of one hundred thousand dollars.(b) All remaining revenues received from the Willapa harbor oyster reserve shall be used to fund research activities as specified in subsection (2)(a) of this section.[ 2008 c 202 § 2; 2007 c 341 § 44; 2001 c 273 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2007 c 341: See RCW 90.71.907.
WA Rev Code § 77.60.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.60 - Shellfish.|77.60.170 - Shellfish—On-site sewage grant program—Priority areas—Memorandum of understanding.

RCW 77.60.170 Shellfish—On-site sewage grant program—Priority areas—Memorandum of understanding.(1)(a) The department shall transfer the funds required by RCW 77.60.160 to the appropriate local governments. Pacific and Grays Harbor counties and Puget Sound shall manage their established shellfish—on-site sewage grant program. The local governments, in consultation with the department of health, shall use the provided funds as grants or loans to individuals for repairing or improving their on-site sewage systems. The grants or loans may be provided only in areas that have the potential to adversely affect water quality in commercial and recreational shellfish growing areas.(b) A recipient of a grant or loan shall enter into an agreement with the appropriate local government to maintain the improved on-site sewage system according to specifications required by the local government.(c) The department shall work closely with local governments and it shall be the goal of the department to attain geographic equity between Grays Harbor, Willapa Bay, and Puget Sound when making funds available under this program.(d) For the purposes of this subsection, "geographic equity" means issuing on-site sewage grants or loans at a level that matches the funds generated from the oyster reserve lands in that area.(2) In Puget Sound, the local governments shall give first priority to areas that are:(a) Identified as "areas of special concern" under *WAC 246-272-01001;(b) Included within a shellfish protection district under chapter 90.72 RCW; or(c) Identified as a marine recovery area under chapter 70A.110 RCW.(3) In Grays Harbor and Pacific counties, the local governments shall give first priority to preventing the deterioration of water quality in areas where commercial or recreational shellfish are grown.(4) The department and each participating local government shall enter into a memorandum of understanding that will establish an applicant income eligibility requirement for individual grant applicants from within the jurisdiction and other mutually agreeable terms and conditions of the grant program.(5) For the 2007-2009 biennium, from the funds received under this section, Pacific county shall transfer up to two hundred thousand dollars to the department. Upon receiving the funds from Pacific county, the department and the appropriate oyster reserve advisory committee under RCW 77.60.160 shall identify and execute specific research projects with those funds.[ 2021 c 65 § 82; 2008 c 202 § 1; 2007 c 341 § 43; 2001 c 273 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.118.140, 90.71.100.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: WAC 246-272-01001 was repealed effective July 1, 2007. The term "areas of special concern" is defined in WAC 246-272B-01001.Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.Effective date—2007 c 341: See RCW 90.71.907.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.030 - Commercial licenses and permits—Application deadline—Exception.

RCW 77.65.030 Commercial licenses and permits—Application deadline—Exception.The application deadline for a commercial license or permit established in this chapter is December 31st of the calendar year for which the license or permit is sought. The department shall accept no license or permit applications after December 31st of the calendar year for which the license or permit is sought. The application deadline in this section does not apply to a license or permit that has not been renewed because of the death or incapacity of the license or permit holder. The license or permit holder's surviving spouse, estate, estate beneficiary, attorney-in-fact, or guardian must be given an additional one hundred eighty days to renew the license or permit.[ 2003 c 386 § 5; 2001 c 244 § 2; 1993 c 340 § 3; 1986 c 198 § 8; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 103; 1981 c 201 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 57 § 1; 1959 c 309 § 4; 1957 c 171 § 3. Formerly RCW 75.28.014.]NOTES:Effective date—2003 c 386 § 5: "Section 5 of this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 20, 2003]." [ 2003 c 386 § 6.]Findings—Intent—2003 c 386: See note following RCW 77.15.700.Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.040 - Commercial licenses—Qualifications—Limited-entry license—Nonsalmon delivery license.

RCW 77.65.040 Commercial licenses—Qualifications—Limited-entry license—Nonsalmon delivery license.(1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may hold a commercial license established by this chapter.(2) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may hold a commercial license only if the individual is sixteen years of age or older and a bona fide resident of the United States.(3) A corporation may hold a commercial license only if it is authorized to do business in this state.(4) No person may hold a limited-entry license unless the person meets the qualifications that this title establishes for the license.(5) The residency requirements in subsection (2) of this section do not apply to holders of nonsalmon delivery licenses.[ 2000 c 107 § 29; 1994 c 244 § 1; 1993 c 340 § 4; 1989 c 47 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 104; 1963 c 171 § 1; 1955 c 12 § 75.28.020. Prior: 1953 c 207 § 9; 1949 c 112 § 63; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-501. Formerly RCW 75.28.020.]NOTES:Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.050 - Application for commercial licenses and permits—Replacement.

RCW 77.65.050 Application for commercial licenses and permits—Replacement.(1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the director shall issue commercial licenses and permits to a qualified person upon receiving a completed application accompanied by the required fee.(2) An application submitted to the department under this chapter shall contain the name and address of the applicant and any other information required by the department or this title. An applicant for a commercial fishery license or delivery license may designate a vessel to be used with the license. An applicant for a commercial fishery license or delivery license may also designate up to two alternate operators.(3) An application submitted to the department under this chapter shall contain the applicant's declaration under penalty of perjury that the information on the application is true and correct.(4) Upon issuing a commercial license under this chapter, the director shall assign the license a unique number that the license shall retain upon renewal. The department shall use the number to record any commercial catch under the license. This does not preclude the department from using other, additional, catch record methods.(5) The fee to replace a license that has been lost or destroyed is twenty dollars.[ 1998 c 267 § 1; 1993 sp.s. c 17 § 44; (1993 c 340 § 5 repealed by 1993 sp.s. c 17 § 47); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 105; 1959 c 309 § 7; 1955 c 12 § 75.28.030. Prior: 1953 c 207 § 2; 1949 c 112 § 65; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-503. Formerly RCW 75.28.030.]NOTES:Effective date—1998 c 267: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 1, 1998]." [ 1998 c 267 § 5.]Contingent effective date—1993 sp.s. c 17 §§ 34-47: See note following RCW 77.65.020.Finding—Contingent effective date—Severability—1993 sp.s. c 17: See notes following RCW 77.32.520.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.060 - No commercial fishery during year—License requirement waived or license fees refunded.

RCW 77.65.060 No commercial fishery during year—License requirement waived or license fees refunded.If, for any reason, the department does not allow any opportunity for a commercial fishery during a calendar year, the director shall either: (1) Waive the requirement to obtain a license for that commercial fishery for that year; or (2) refund applicable license fees upon return of the license.[ 2000 c 107 § 30; 1995 c 227 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.28.034.]
WA Rev Code § 77.65.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.070 - Licensees subject to statute and rules—Expiration and renewal of licenses.

RCW 77.65.070 Licensees subject to statute and rules—Expiration and renewal of licenses.(1) A commercial license issued under this chapter permits the license holder to engage in the activity for which the license is issued in accordance with this title and the rules of the department.(2) Unless otherwise provided in this title or rules of the department, commercial licenses and permits issued under this chapter expire at midnight on December 31st of the calendar year for which they are issued. In accordance with this title, licenses may be renewed annually upon application and payment of the prescribed license fees. In accordance with RCW 77.65.030, the department must provide a license or permit holder's surviving spouse, estate, or estate beneficiary a reasonable opportunity to renew the license or permit.[ 2019 c 200 § 1; 2001 c 244 § 3; 1996 c 267 § 27; 1993 c 340 § 6; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 108; 1955 c 212 § 2; 1955 c 12 § 75.28.040. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 64; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-502. Formerly RCW 75.28.040.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1996 c 267: See notes following RCW 77.12.177.Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.080 - License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 77.65.080 License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.(1) The department shall immediately suspend the license of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order.(2) A listing on the department of licensing's database that an individual's license is currently suspended pursuant to RCW 46.20.291(8) shall be prima facie evidence that the individual is in noncompliance with a support order. Presentation of a written release issued by the department of social and health services or a court stating that the person is in compliance with an order shall serve as proof of compliance.[ 2000 c 107 § 31; 1997 c 58 § 882. Formerly RCW 75.28.042.]NOTES:Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
WA Rev Code § 77.65.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses.|77.65.090 - Vessel substitution—Fees.

RCW 77.65.090 Vessel substitution—Fees.This section applies to all commercial fishery licenses, delivery licenses, and charter licenses, except for emergency salmon delivery licenses.(1) The holder of a license subject to this section may substitute the vessel designated on the license or designate a vessel if none has previously been designated if the license holder:(a) Surrenders the previously issued license to the department;(b) Submits to the department an application that identifies the currently designated vessel, the vessel proposed to be designated, and any other information required by the department; and(c) Pays to the department a fee of thirty-five dollars and an application fee of one hundred five dollars.(2) Unless the license holder owns all vessels identified on the application described in subsection (1)(b) of this section or unless the vessel is designated on a Dungeness crab-coastal fishery license, the following restrictions apply to changes in vessel designation:(a) The department shall change the vessel designation on the license no more than four times per calendar year.(b) The department shall change the vessel designation on the license no more than once in any seven-day period.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 18; 2011 c 339 § 16; 1994 c 260 § 11; 1993 sp.s. c 17 § 45. Formerly RCW 75.28.044.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.Effective date—2011 c 339: See note following RCW 43.84.092.Finding—Severability—1994 c 260: See notes following RCW 77.70.280.Effective date—1994 c 260 §§ 1-5, 9-19, and 21-24: See note following RCW 77.70.280.Contingent effective date—1993 sp.s. c 17 §§ 34-47: See note following RCW 77.65.020.Finding—Contingent effective date—Severability—1993 sp.s. c 17: See notes following RCW 77.32.520.