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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.130 - Disposition of Unclaimed Property. › 77.130.040 - Property owner entitled to receive money.

RCW 77.130.040
Property owner entitled to receive money.
If the owner of the personal property so sold, or the owner's legal representative, shall, at any time within three years after the money has been deposited in the fish and wildlife enforcement reward account, furnish satisfactory evidence to the state treasurer of the ownership of the personal property, the owner or the owner's legal representative is entitled to receive from the fish and wildlife enforcement reward account the amount so deposited, with interest.
[ 2009 c 333 § 47.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.130 - Disposition of Unclaimed Property. › 77.130.050 - Application of chapters 63.24 and 63.29 RCW.

RCW 77.130.050
Application of chapters 63.24 and 63.29 RCW.
(1) Chapter 63.24 RCW, unclaimed property in hands of bailee, does not apply to personal property in the possession of the department.
(2) The uniform unclaimed property act, *chapter 63.29 RCW, does not apply to personal property in the possession of the department.
[ 2009 c 333 § 48.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Chapter 63.29 RCW was repealed in its entirety by 2022 c 225 § 1505, effective January 1, 2023. For later enactment, see chapter 63.30 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.130 - Disposition of Unclaimed Property. › 77.130.060 - Donation of unclaimed personal property.

RCW 77.130.060
Donation of unclaimed personal property.
In addition to any other method of disposition of unclaimed property provided under this chapter, the department may donate unclaimed personal property to nonprofit charitable organizations. A nonprofit charitable organization receiving personal property donated under this section must use the property, or its proceeds, to benefit needy persons. The charitable organization must qualify for tax-exempt status under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) of the federal internal revenue code.
[ 2009 c 333 § 49.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.040 - Prohibited and regulated species—Required authorization.

RCW 77.135.040
Prohibited and regulated species—Required authorization.
(1) Prohibited level 1, level 2, and level 3 species may not be possessed, introduced on or into a water body or property, or trafficked, without department authorization, a permit, or as otherwise provided by rule.
(2) Regulated type A, type B, and type C species may not be introduced on or into a water body or property without department authorization, a permit, or as otherwise provided by rule.
(3) Regulated type B species, when being actively used for commercial purposes, must be readily and clearly identified in writing by taxonomic species name or subspecies name to distinguish the subspecies from another prohibited species or a regulated type A species. Nothing in this section precludes using additional descriptive language or trade names to describe regulated type B species as long as the labeling requirements of this section are met.
[ 2014 c 202 § 106.]
NOTES:
Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.050 - Department-declared quarantine.

RCW 77.135.050
Department-declared quarantine.
(1) If the department determines it is necessary to protect the environmental, economic, or human health interests of the state from the threat of a prohibited level 1 or level 2 species, the department may declare a quarantine against a water body, property, or region within the state. The department may prohibit or condition the movement of aquatic conveyances and waters from such a quarantined place or area that are likely to contain a prohibited species.
(2) A quarantine declaration under this section may be implemented separately or in conjunction with rapid response management actions under RCW 77.135.060 and infested site management actions under RCW 77.135.070 in a manner and for a duration necessary to protect the interests of the state from the threat of a prohibited level 1 or level 2 species. A quarantine declaration must include:
(a) The reasons for the action including the prohibited level 1 or level 2 species triggering the quarantine;
(b) The boundaries of the area affected;
(c) The action timeline;
(d) Types of aquatic conveyances and waters affected by the quarantine and any prohibition or conditions on the movement of those aquatic conveyances and waters from the quarantine area; and
(e) Inspection and decontamination requirements for aquatic conveyances.
[ 2014 c 202 § 107.]
NOTES:
Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.060 - Rapid response management actions.

RCW 77.135.060
Rapid response management actions.
(1) The department may implement rapid response management actions where a prohibited level 1 species is detected in or on a water body or property. Rapid response management actions may: Include expedited actions to contain, control, or eradicate the prohibited species; and, if applicable, be implemented in conjunction with a quarantine declaration. Rapid response management actions must be terminated by the department when it determines that the targeted prohibited level 1 species are:
(a) Eradicated;
(b) Contained or controlled without need for further management actions;
(c) Reclassified for that water body; or
(d) Being managed under infested site management actions pursuant to RCW 77.135.070.
(2) If a rapid response management action exceeds seven days, the department may implement an incident command system for rapid response management including scope, duration, and types of actions and to support mutual assistance and cooperation between the department and other affected state and federal agencies, tribes, local governments, and private water body or property owners. The purpose of this system is to coordinate a rapid, effective, and efficient response to contain, control, and eradicate if feasible, a prohibited level 1 species. Mutual assistance and coordination by other state agencies is especially important to assist the department in expediting necessary state and federal environmental permits.
(3) The department may enter into cooperative agreements with national, regional, state, and local rapid response management action partners to establish incident command system structures, secure or prepare submission-ready environmental permits, and identify mutual assistance commitments in preparation for potential future actions.
(4) The department may perform simulated rapid response exercises, testing, or other training activities to prepare for future rapid response management actions.
(5) In implementing rapid response management actions, the department may enter upon property consistent with the process established under RCW 77.135.170.
[ 2014 c 202 § 108.]
NOTES:
Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.070 - Infested site management actions.

RCW 77.135.070
Infested site management actions.
(1) The department may implement infested site management actions where a prohibited level 2 species is detected in or on a water body or property. Infested site management actions may: Include long-term actions to contain, control, or eradicate the prohibited species; and, if applicable, be implemented in conjunction with a quarantine declaration. Infested site management actions must be terminated by the department when it determines that the targeted prohibited level 2 species are:
(a) Eradicated;
(b) Contained or controlled without need for further management actions; or
(c) Reclassified for that water body.
(2) The department must consult with affected state and federal agencies, tribes, local governments, and private water body or property owners prior to implementing infested site management actions. The purpose of the consultation is to support mutual assistance and cooperation in providing an effective and efficient response to contain, control, and eradicate, if feasible, a prohibited level 2 species.
(3) The department may enter into cooperative agreements with national, regional, state, and local infested site management action partners to establish management responsibilities, secure or prepare submission-ready environmental permits, and identify mutual assistance commitments.
(4) In implementing infested site management actions, the department may enter upon property consistent with the process established under RCW 77.135.170.
[ 2014 c 202 § 109.]
NOTES:
Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.090 - Emergency measures.

RCW 77.135.090
Emergency measures.
(1) If the director finds that there exists an imminent danger of a prohibited level 1 or level 2 species detection that seriously endangers or threatens the environment, economy, human health, or well-being of the state of Washington, the director must ask the governor to order, under RCW 43.06.010(14), emergency measures to prevent or abate the prohibited species. The director's findings must contain an evaluation of the effect of the emergency measures on environmental factors such as fish listed under the endangered species act, economic factors such as public and private access, human health factors such as water quality, or well-being factors such as cultural resources.
(2) If an emergency is declared pursuant to RCW 43.06.010(14), the director may consult with the invasive species council to advise the governor on emergency measures necessary under RCW 43.06.010(14) and this section, and make subsequent recommendations to the governor. The invasive species council must involve owners of the affected water body or property, state and local governments, federal agencies, tribes, public health interests, technical service providers, and environmental organizations, as appropriate.
(3) Upon the governor's approval of emergency measures, the director may implement these measures to prevent, contain, control, or eradicate invasive species that are the subject of the emergency order, notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 15.58 or 17.21 RCW or any other statute. These measures, after evaluation of all other alternatives, may include the surface and aerial application of pesticides.
(4) The director must continually evaluate the effects of the emergency measures and report these to the governor at intervals of not less than ten days. The director must immediately advise the governor if the director finds that the emergency no longer exists or if certain emergency measures should be discontinued.
[ 2014 c 202 § 111.]
NOTES:
Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.100 - Aquatic conveyance—Certificate of inspection—Adoption of rules.

RCW 77.135.100
Aquatic conveyance—Certificate of inspection—Adoption of rules.
(1) A person in possession of an aquatic conveyance who enters Washington by road, air, or water is required to have a certificate of inspection. A person must provide this certificate of inspection upon request by a fish and wildlife officer or ex officio fish and wildlife officer.
(2) The department must adopt rules to implement this section including:
(a) Types of aquatic conveyances required to have a certificate of inspection;
(b) Allowable certificate of inspection forms including passport type systems and integration with existing similar permits;
(c) Situations when authorization can be obtained for transporting an aquatic conveyance not meeting inspection requirements to a specified location within the state where certificate of inspection requirements can be provided; and
(d) Situations where aquatic conveyances are using shared boundary waters of the state, such as portions of the Columbia river, lake Osoyoos, and the Puget Sound.
[ 2014 c 202 § 112.]
NOTES:
Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.110 - Aquatic conveyance—Clean and drain requirements—Enforcement—Adoption of rules.

RCW 77.135.110
Aquatic conveyance—Clean and drain requirements—Enforcement—Adoption of rules.
(1) A person in possession of an aquatic conveyance must meet clean and drain requirements after the conveyance's use in or on a water body or property. A certificate of inspection is not needed to meet clean and drain requirements.
(2) A fish and wildlife officer or ex officio fish and wildlife officer may order a person transporting an aquatic conveyance not meeting clean and drain requirements to:
(a) Clean and drain the conveyance at the discovery site, if the department determines there are sufficient resources available; or
(b) Transport the conveyance to a reasonably close location where resources are sufficient to meet the clean and drain requirements.
(3) This section may be enforced immediately on the transportation of aquatic plants by registered vessels, small vessels, seaplanes, and commercial vessels. The department must adopt rules to implement all other aspects of clean and drain requirements, including:
(a) Other types of aquatic conveyances subject to this requirement;
(b) When transport of an aquatic conveyance is authorized if clean and drain services are not readily available at the last water body used; and
(c) Exemptions to clean and drain requirements where the department determines there is minimal risk of spreading invasive species.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 17 § 308; 2014 c 202 § 113.]
NOTES:
Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.120 - Mandatory check stations.

RCW 77.135.120
Mandatory check stations.
(1) The department may establish mandatory check stations to inspect aquatic conveyances for clean and drain requirements and aquatic invasive species. The check stations must be operated by at least one fish and wildlife officer, an ex officio fish and wildlife officer in coordination with the department, or department-authorized representative, and must be plainly marked by signs and operated in a safe manner.
(2) Aquatic conveyances required to stop at mandatory check stations include registered vessels, commercial vessels, and small vessels. The department may establish rules governing other types of aquatic conveyances that must stop at mandatory check stations. The rules must provide sufficient guidance so that a person transporting the aquatic conveyance readily understands that he or she is required to stop.
(3) A person who encounters a mandatory check station while transporting an aquatic conveyance must:
(a) Stop at the mandatory check station;
(b) Allow the aquatic conveyance to be inspected for clean and drain requirements and aquatic invasive species;
(c) Follow clean and drain orders if clean and drain requirements are not met pursuant to RCW 77.135.110; and
(d) Follow decontamination orders pursuant to RCW 77.135.130 if an aquatic invasive species is found.
(4) A person who complies with the department directives under this section is exempt from criminal penalties under RCW 77.15.809 and 77.15.811, civil penalties under *RCW 77.15.160(4), and civil forfeiture under RCW 77.15.070, unless the person has a prior conviction for an invasive species violation within the past five years.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 17 § 309; 2014 c 202 § 114.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 77.15.160 was amended by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 42, changing subsection (4) to subsection (5), effective January 1, 2018.
Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.130 - Decontamination order.

RCW 77.135.130
Decontamination order.
(1) Upon discovery of an aquatic conveyance that carries or contains an aquatic invasive species without department authorization, a permit, or as otherwise provided by rule, a fish and wildlife officer or ex officio fish and wildlife officer may issue a decontamination order:
(a) Requiring decontamination at the discovery site, if the situation presents a low risk of aquatic invasive species introduction, and sufficient department resources are available at the discovery site;
(b) Prohibiting the launch of the aquatic conveyance in a water body until decontamination is completed and certified, if the situation presents a low risk of aquatic invasive species introduction, and sufficient department resources are not available at the discovery site;
(c) Requiring immediate transport of the conveyance to an approved decontamination station, and prohibiting the launch of the conveyance in a water body until decontamination is completed and certified, if the situation presents a moderate risk of aquatic invasive species introduction, and sufficient department resources are not available at the discovery site; or
(d) Seizing and transporting the aquatic conveyance to an approved decontamination station until decontamination is completed and certified, if the situation presents a high risk of aquatic invasive species introduction, and sufficient department resources are not available at the discovery site.
(2) The person possessing the aquatic conveyance that is subject to orders issued under subsection (1)(b) through (d) of this section must bear any costs for seizure, transportation, or decontamination.
(3) Orders issued under subsection (1)(b) through (d) of this section must be in writing and must include notice of the opportunity for a hearing pursuant to RCW 77.135.140 to determine the validity of the orders.
(4) If a decontamination order is issued under subsection (1)(d) of this section, the department may seize the aquatic conveyance for two working days or a reasonable additional period of time thereafter as needed to meet decontamination requirements. The decontamination period must be based on factors including conveyance size and complexity, type and number of aquatic invasive species present, and decontamination station resource capacity.
(5) If an aquatic conveyance is subject to forfeiture under RCW 77.15.070, the timelines and other provisions under that section apply to the seizure.
(6) Upon decontamination and issuing a certificate of inspection, an aquatic conveyance must be released to the person in possession of the aquatic conveyance at the time the decontamination order was issued, or to the owner of the aquatic conveyance.
[ 2014 c 202 § 115.]
NOTES:
Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.140 - Person aggrieved or adversely affected by department's action—Hearing.

RCW 77.135.140
Person aggrieved or adversely affected by department's action—Hearing.
(1) A person aggrieved or adversely affected by a quarantine declaration under RCW 77.135.050, a rapid response management action under RCW 77.135.060, an infested site management action under RCW 77.135.070, or a decontamination order under RCW 77.135.130 may contest the validity of the department's actions by requesting a hearing in writing within twenty days of the department's actions.
(2) Hearings must be conducted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW and the burden of demonstrating the invalidity of agency action is on the party asserting invalidity. The hearing may be conducted by the director or the director's designee and may occur telephonically.
(3) A hearing on a decontamination order is limited to the issues of whether decontamination was necessary and the reasonableness of costs assessed for any seizure, transportation, and decontamination. If the person in possession of the aquatic conveyance that was decontaminated prevails at the hearing, the person is entitled to reimbursement by the department for any costs assessed by the department or decontamination station operator for the seizure, transportation, and decontamination. If the department prevails at the hearing, the department is not responsible for and may not reimburse any costs.
[ 2014 c 202 § 116.]
NOTES:
Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.150 - Aquatic conveyance inspection and decontamination stations—Adoption of rules.

RCW 77.135.150
Aquatic conveyance inspection and decontamination stations—Adoption of rules.
(1) The department may operate aquatic conveyance inspection and decontamination stations statewide for voluntary use by the public or for mandatory use where directed by the department to meet inspection and decontamination requirements of this chapter. Decontamination stations can be part of or separate from inspection stations. Inspection and decontamination stations are separate from commercial vehicle weigh stations operated by the Washington state patrol.
(2) Inspection station staff must inspect aquatic conveyances to determine whether the conveyances carry or contain aquatic invasive species. If an aquatic conveyance is free of aquatic invasive species, then inspection station staff must issue a certificate of inspection. A certificate of inspection is valid until the conveyance's next use in a water body.
(3) If a conveyance carries or contains aquatic invasive species, then inspection station staff must require the conveyance's decontamination before issuing a certificate of inspection. The certificate of inspection is valid until the conveyance's next use in a water body.
(4) The department must identify, in a way that is readily available to the public, the location and contact information for inspection and decontamination stations.
(5) The department must adopt by rule standards for inspection and decontamination that, where practical and appropriate, align with regional, national, and international standards.
[ 2014 c 202 § 117.]
NOTES:
Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.160 - Department-authorized representatives—Adoption of rules—Fee schedule.

RCW 77.135.160
Department-authorized representatives—Adoption of rules—Fee schedule.
(1) The department may authorize representatives to operate its inspection and decontamination stations and mandatory check stations. Department-authorized representatives may be department volunteers, other law enforcement agencies, or independent businesses.
(2) The department must adopt rules governing the types of services that department-authorized representatives may perform under this chapter.
(3) Department-authorized representatives must have official identification, training, and administrative capacity to fulfill their responsibilities under this section.
(4) By December 1, 2018, the department must provide the legislature with recommendations for a fee schedule that department-authorized representatives may charge users whose aquatic conveyances receive inspection and decontamination services.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 17 § 306; 2014 c 202 § 118.]
NOTES:
Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.170 - Department's authority to enter upon property/water body—Notification—Application, issuance of warrant.

RCW 77.135.170
Department's authority to enter upon property/water body—Notification—Application, issuance of warrant.
(1) The department may enter upon a property or water body at any reasonable time for the purpose of administering this chapter, including inspecting and decontaminating aquatic conveyances, collecting invasive species samples, implementing rapid response management actions or infested site management actions, and containing, controlling, or eradicating invasive species.
(2) Prior to entering the property or water body, the department shall make a reasonable attempt to notify the owner of the property or water body as to the purpose and need for the entry. Should the department be denied access to any property or water body where access is sought for the purposes set forth in this chapter, the department may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a warrant authorizing access to the property.
(3) Upon such an application, the court may issue the warrant for the purposes requested where the court finds reasonable cause to believe it is necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter.
[ 2014 c 202 § 119.]
NOTES:
Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.180 - Chapter must be liberally construed.

RCW 77.135.180
Chapter must be liberally construed.
The provisions of this chapter must be liberally construed to carry out the intent of the legislature.
[ 2014 c 202 § 120.]
NOTES:
Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.200 - Aquatic invasive species management account.

RCW 77.135.200
Aquatic invasive species management account.
The aquatic invasive species management account is created in the state treasury. All receipts directed to the account from RCW 88.02.640 and 77.135.230, as well as legislative appropriations, gifts, donations, fees, and penalties received by the department for aquatic invasive species management, must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be used only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may only be used to implement aquatic invasive species-related provisions under this title.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 17 § 101.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.210 - Aquatic invasive species prevention permit—Operators of vessels and aquatic conveyances.

RCW 77.135.210
Aquatic invasive species prevention permit—Operators of vessels and aquatic conveyances.
(1) The department may issue aquatic invasive species prevention permits to operators of vessels and aquatic conveyances.
(2) A person must obtain a Washington state aquatic invasive species prevention permit for each seaplane or vessel registered in another state, before placing or operating such a vessel or seaplane on any water body in the state.
(3) The valid aquatic invasive species prevention permit must be present and readily available for inspection by a fish and wildlife officer or ex officio fish and wildlife officer at the location where the vessel or seaplane is placed or operated.
(4) Aquatic invasive species prevention permits for conveyances listed in subsection (2) of this section are not transferable.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 17 § 201.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.220 - Aquatic invasive species prevention permits—Commercial transporters and aquatic conveyances.

RCW 77.135.220
Aquatic invasive species prevention permits—Commercial transporters and aquatic conveyances.
(1) The department may issue aquatic invasive species prevention permits to commercial transporters of vessels and aquatic conveyances.
(2) A person must obtain a Washington state aquatic invasive species prevention permit before commercially transporting into or through the state one or more of the following conveyances that have previously been placed or operated in the waters of any state or country: (a) A small vessel; (b) a registered vessel; (c) a seaplane; or (d) a commercial vessel.
(3) The valid aquatic invasive species prevention permit must be present and readily available for inspection upon request by a fish and wildlife officer or ex officio fish and wildlife officer at any location where the listed conveyance is associated with the transport vehicle.
(4) The aquatic invasive species prevention permit is transferable between vehicles and vehicle operators of the same business used to commercially transport aquatic conveyances but a separate permit is required for each vehicle operator commercially transporting aquatic conveyances at any given time.
(5) An aquatic invasive species prevention permit is not required to commercially transport new conveyances if the vehicle operator has documentation present and readily available proving all conveyances originated from the manufacturer or vendor and the conveyances have never been placed or operated in waters of any state or country.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 17 § 202.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.230 - Aquatic invasive species prevention permit—Fee—Exempt vessels.

RCW 77.135.230
Aquatic invasive species prevention permit—Fee—Exempt vessels.
(1) Washington state aquatic invasive species prevention permits are valid for one year beginning from the date that the permit is marked for activation unless otherwise directed by the department. The permits must be made available for purchase throughout the year through the department's automated licensing system consistent with RCW 77.32.050.
(2) The aquatic invasive species prevention permit fee for a nonresident registered vessel or seaplane as required under RCW 77.135.210 is twenty dollars.
(3) The aquatic invasive species prevention permit fee for a person commercially transporting a small vessel, registered vessel, seaplane, or commercial vessel as required under RCW 77.135.220 is twenty dollars.
(4) The department may adopt rules addressing conditions and costs of obtaining duplicate aquatic invasive species prevention permits.
(5) Permit fees collected under this section must be deposited into the aquatic invasive species management account created in RCW 77.135.200.
(6) Exemptions for aquatic invasive species prevention permits include:
(a) A military vessel or seaplane owned by the United States government; and
(b) A vessel clearly identified as being owned by any federal, tribal, state, or local government agency or other public corporations, and used primarily for governmental purposes.
(7)(a) The following nonresident aquatic conveyances are exempt from aquatic invasive species prevention permit requirements under this section while placed or operated on shared boundary waters of the state:
(i) Vessels having valid state of Idaho or Oregon registration or numbering; and
(ii) Seaplanes or commercial vessels having a valid Idaho or Oregon aquatic invasive species prevention or similar permit.
(b) The department may adopt by rule a regional reciprocity process to further exempt aquatic conveyances from permit requirements under this section in part or whole. A reciprocity system may be implemented only where the participating state or country does not require a Washington resident to purchase an equivalent permit.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 17 § 203.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.135 - Invasive Species. › 77.135.240 - Aquatic invasive species local management grant program.

RCW 77.135.240
Aquatic invasive species local management grant program.
(1) Money in the aquatic invasive species management account created in RCW 77.135.200 may be appropriated to the department to establish an aquatic invasive species local management grant program. The department shall enter into agreement with the recreation and conservation office to administer the grant funds or other financial assistance, assist the department in developing grant program policies and funding criteria, and consult with the department prior to awarding grants. State agencies, cities, counties, tribes, special purpose districts, academic institutions, and nonprofit groups are eligible for competitive grants to:
(a) Manage prohibited level 1 or level 2 aquatic [invasive] species at a local level;
(b) Develop rapid response management cooperative agreements for local water bodies;
(c) Develop or implement prohibited species management cooperative agreements for local water bodies; and
(d) Conduct innovative applied research that directly supports on-the-ground prevention, control, and eradication efforts.
(2) The department may give preference to projects that have matching funds, provide in-kind services, or maintain or enhance outdoor recreational opportunities.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 17 § 302.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.140 - Seafood Labeling Requirements. › 77.140.010 - Definitions.

RCW 77.140.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Commercially caught" means wild or hatchery-raised salmon harvested in the wild by commercial fishers. The term does not apply to farmed fish raised exclusively by private sector aquaculture.
(2) "Fish" means fresh or saltwater finfish and other forms of aquatic animal life other than crustaceans, mollusks, birds, and mammals where the animal life is intended for human consumption.
(3) "Salmon" means all species of the genus Oncorhynchus, except those classified as game fish in RCW 77.08.020, and includes:
SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Chinook salmon or king salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
Coho salmon or silver salmon
Oncorhynchus keta
Chum or "keta" salmon
Oncorhynchus gorbuscha
Pink salmon
Oncorhynchus nerka
Sockeye or "red" salmon
Salmo salar (in other than
Atlantic salmon
its landlocked form)
(4) "Shellfish" means crustaceans and all mollusks where the animal life is intended for human consumption.
[ 2018 c 236 § 607; 2013 c 290 § 3; 1993 c 282 § 2. Formerly RCW 69.04.932.]
NOTES:
Finding—1993 c 282: "The legislature finds that salmon consumers in Washington benefit from knowing the species and origin of the salmon they purchase. The accurate identification of such species, as well as knowledge of the country or state of origin and of whether they were caught commercially or were farm-raised, is important to consumers." [ 1993 c 282 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.140 - Seafood Labeling Requirements. › 77.140.020 - Seafood labeling requirements—Pamphlet.

RCW 77.140.020
Seafood labeling requirements—Pamphlet.
The department of may:
(1) Develop a pamphlet that generally describes the labeling requirements for seafood as set forth in this chapter; and
(2) Make the pamphlet available to holders of any license associated with buying and selling fish or shellfish under chapter 77.65 RCW.
[ 2018 c 236 § 606; 2013 c 290 § 2; 2002 c 301 § 11. Formerly RCW 69.04.928.]
NOTES:
Finding—Effective date—2002 c 301: See notes following RCW 77.65.510.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.140 - Seafood Labeling Requirements. › 77.140.030 - Fish and shellfish labeling—Identification of species—Exceptions—Penalty.

RCW 77.140.030
Fish and shellfish labeling—Identification of species—Exceptions—Penalty.
(1) It is unlawful to knowingly sell or offer for sale at wholesale or retail any fresh, frozen, or processed fish or shellfish without identifying for the buyer at the point of sale the species of fish or shellfish by its common name, such that the buyer can make an informed purchasing decision for his or her protection, health, and safety.
(2) It is unlawful to knowingly label or offer for sale any fish designated as halibut, with or without additional descriptive words, unless the fish product is Hippoglossus hippoglossus or Hippoglossus stenolepsis.
(3) This section does not apply to salmon that is minced, pulverized, coated with batter, or breaded.
(4) This section does not apply to a commercial fisher properly licensed under chapter 77.65 or 77.70 RCW and engaged in sales of fish to a wholesale fish buyer.
(5) A violation of this section constitutes misbranding under RCW 77.140.060 and is punishable as a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony depending on the fair market value of the fish or shellfish involved in the violation.
(6)(a) The common names for salmon species are as listed in RCW 77.140.010.
(b) The common names for all other fish and shellfish are the common names for fish and shellfish species as defined by rule of the department. If the common name for a species is not defined by rule of the department, then the common name is the acceptable market name or common name as provided in the United States food and drug administration's publication "Seafood list - FDA's guide to acceptable market names for seafood sold in interstate commerce," as the publication existed on July 28, 2013.
(7) For the purposes of this section, "processed" means fish or shellfish processed by heat for human consumption, such as fish or shellfish that is kippered, smoked, boiled, canned, cleaned, portioned, or prepared for sale or attempted sale for human consumption.
(8) Nothing in this section precludes using additional descriptive language or trade names to describe fish or shellfish as long as the labeling requirements in this section are met.
[ 2018 c 236 § 608; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 6; 2013 c 290 § 4; 1993 c 282 § 3. Formerly RCW 69.04.933.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
Finding—1993 c 282: See note following RCW 77.140.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.140 - Seafood Labeling Requirements. › 77.140.040 - Salmon labeling—Identification as farm-raised or commercially caught—Exceptions—Penalty.

RCW 77.140.040
Salmon labeling—Identification as farm-raised or commercially caught—Exceptions—Penalty.
(1) It is unlawful to knowingly sell or offer for sale at wholesale or retail any fresh, frozen, or processed salmon without identifying private sector cultured aquatic salmon or salmon products as farm-raised salmon, or identifying commercially caught salmon or salmon products as commercially caught salmon.
(2) Identification of the products under subsection (1) of this section must be made to the buyer at the point of sale such that the buyer can make an informed purchasing decision for his or her protection, health, and safety.
(3) A violation of this section constitutes misbranding under RCW 77.140.060 and is punishable as a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony depending on the fair market value of the fish or shellfish involved in the violation.
(4) This section does not apply to salmon that is minced, pulverized, coated with batter, or breaded.
(5) This section does not apply to a commercial fisher properly licensed under chapter 77.65 or 77.70 RCW and lawfully engaged in the sale of fish to a wholesale fish buyer.
(6) Nothing in this section precludes using additional descriptive language or trade names to describe fish or shellfish as long as the labeling requirements of this section are met.
[ 2018 c 236 § 609; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 7; 2013 c 290 § 5; 2003 c 39 § 29; 1993 c 282 § 4. Formerly RCW 69.04.934.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
Finding—1993 c 282: See note following RCW 77.140.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.140 - Seafood Labeling Requirements. › 77.140.050 - Fish and shellfish—Rules for identification and labeling.

RCW 77.140.050
Fish and shellfish—Rules for identification and labeling.
To promote honesty and fair dealing for consumers and to protect public health and safety, the director, may adopt rules as necessary to:
(1) Establish and implement a reasonable definition and identification standard for species of fish and shellfish that are sold for human consumption;
(2) Provide procedures for enforcing this chapter's fish and shellfish labeling requirements and misbranding prohibitions.
[ 2018 c 236 § 610; 2013 c 290 § 6; 1994 c 264 § 39; 1993 c 282 § 5. Formerly RCW 69.04.935.]
NOTES:
Finding—1993 c 282: See note following RCW 77.140.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.140 - Seafood Labeling Requirements. › 77.140.060 - Misbranding of fish or shellfish—Penalties.

RCW 77.140.060
Misbranding of fish or shellfish—Penalties.
(1) A person is guilty of unlawful misbranding of fish or shellfish in the third degree if the person commits an act that violates RCW 77.140.030 or 77.140.040, and the misbranding involves fish or shellfish with a fair market value up to five hundred dollars. Unlawful misbranding of fish or shellfish in the third degree is a misdemeanor.
(2) A person is guilty of unlawful misbranding of fish or shellfish in the second degree if the person commits an act that violates RCW 77.140.030 or 77.140.040, and the misbranding involves fish or shellfish with a fair market value of five hundred dollars or more, up to five thousand dollars. Unlawful misbranding of fish or shellfish in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor.
(3) A person is guilty of unlawful misbranding of fish or shellfish in the first degree if the person commits an act that violates RCW 77.140.030 or 77.140.040, and the misbranding involves fish or shellfish with a fair market value of five thousand dollars or more. Unlawful misbranding of fish or shellfish in the first degree is a class C felony.
[ 2018 c 236 § 611; 2013 c 290 § 7. Formerly RCW 69.04.938.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum › RCW Dispositions › 78.08 LOCATION OF MINING CLAIMS

Sections
78.08.010 "Lode" defined.
[1899 c 45 § 4; RRS § 8625.]
Now codified as RCW 78.08.075.
78.08.031 Recorder may be elected — Duties — Records.
[1887 c 87 § 5; RRS § 8619.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 30 § 20.
78.08.032 Recorder may be elected — Term — Oath — Certifying officer — Record transfer upon vacancy.
[1887 c 87 § 6; RRS § 8620.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 30 § 20.
78.08.120 Mining district rules and regulations.
[1899 c 45 § 13; RRS § 8634.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 30 § 20.
78.08.130 Discovery shaft provisions inapplicable west of Cascades.
[1899 c 45 § 9; RRS § 8630.]
Repealed by 1955 c 357 § 2.
78.08.140 When road building to apply as assessment work.
[1899 c 45 § 14; RRS § 8635.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 30 § 20.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum › RCW Dispositions › 78.12 ABANDONED SHAFTS AND EXCAVATIONS

Sections
78.12.062 Safety cage in mining shaft — Penalty.
[1890 p 123 § 8; RRS § 8864. Formerly RCW 78.36.850, part.]
Repealed by 2003 c 53 § 421, effective July 1, 2004.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum › RCW Dispositions › 78.20 PROSPECTING LEASES AND CONTRACTS TO MINE MINERALS, EXCEPT COAL, ON STATE LANDS

Sections
78.20.010 "Person" defined.
[(i) 1927 c 255 § 155, part; RRS § 7797-155, part. Prior: 1917 c 148 § 1; 1915 c 152 § 1; 1897 c 102 § 1. (ii) 1927 c 255 § 156, part; RRS § 7797-156, part; prior: 1917 c 148 § 2; 1901 c 151 §§ 1, 2; 1897 c 102 §§ 2-5.]
Now codified in RCW 79.01.616 and 79.01.620.
78.20.020 Leases and contracts authorized — Conditions.
[1927 c 255 § 155, part; RRS § 7797-155, part. Prior: 1917 c 148 § 1; 1915 c 152 § 1; 1897 c 102 § 1.]
Now codified in RCW 79.01.616.
78.20.030 Application for lease — Rental and fee.
[1927 c 255 § 156, part; RRS § 7797-156, part. Prior: 1917 c 148 § 2; 1901 c 151 §§ 1, 2; 1897 c 102 §§ 2-5.]
Now codified in RCW 79.01.620.
78.20.040 Prospecting lease on leased land — Procedure.
[1927 c 255 § 157; RRS § 7797-157. Prior: 1917 c 148 § 3; 1899 c 147 § 1; 1897 c 102 § 6.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.624.
78.20.050 Term and conditions of lease.
[1945 c 103 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 158; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 7797-158. Prior: 1897 c 102 § 4.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.628.
78.20.060 Preference right to new lease.
[1927 c 255 § 159; RRS § 7797-159.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.632.
78.20.070 Mining contracts — Procedure for issuance — Terms.
[1927 c 255 § 160; RRS § 7797-160. Prior: 1901 c 151 § 4.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.636.
78.20.080 Form of contract.
[1927 c 255 § 161; RRS § 7797-161. Prior: 1917 c 148 § 3; 1899 c 147 § 1; 1897 c 102 § 6.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.640.
78.20.090 Royalties — Renewal of contract.
[1945 c 103 § 2; 1927 c 255 § 162; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 7797-162.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.644.
78.20.100 Consolidation of contracts.
[1945 c 103 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 7797-162a.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.648.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum › RCW Dispositions › 78.24 OPTION CONTRACTS AND COAL LEASES ON STATE LANDS

Sections
78.24.010 Leases and option contracts authorized.
[1927 c 255 § 163; RRS § 7797-163.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.652.
78.24.020 Application for option contract — Fee.
[1927 c 255 § 164; RRS § 7797-164.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.656.
78.24.030 Investigation — Grant of contract — Rights of contract holder.
[1927 c 255 § 165; RRS § 7797-165.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.660.
78.24.040 Application for lease — Lease — Terms — Royalties.
[1927 c 255 § 167; RRS § 7797-167.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.668.
78.24.050 Lease without option contract.
[1927 c 255 § 168; RRS § 7797-168.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.672.
78.24.060 Inspection of works and records — Secrecy.
[1927 c 255 § 169; RRS § 7797-169.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.676.
78.24.070 Action to determine damage to surface owner or lessee.
[1927 c 255 § 166; RRS § 7797-166.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.664.
78.24.080 Use and sale of materials from land.
[1927 c 255 § 170; RRS § 7797-170.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.680.
78.24.090 Suspension of mining — Termination of lease.
[1927 c 255 § 171; RRS § 7797-171.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.684.
78.24.100 Condition of premises on termination — Removal of personalty.
[1927 c 255 § 172; RRS § 7797-172.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.688.
78.24.110 Re-lease — Procedure — Preference to lessee.
[1927 c 255 § 173; RRS § 7797-173.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.692.
78.24.120 Waste prohibited.
[1927 c 255 § 174; RRS § 7797-174.]
Now codified as RCW 79.01.696.