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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.250 - Hardshell clam mechanical harvester fishery license.

RCW 77.65.250
Hardshell clam mechanical harvester fishery license.
A hardshell clam mechanical harvester fishery license is required to operate a mechanical or hydraulic device for commercially harvesting clams, other than geoduck clams, unless the requirements of RCW 77.55.021 are fulfilled for the proposed activity.
[ 2005 c 146 § 1005; 2000 c 107 § 46; 1993 c 340 § 19; 1989 c 316 § 12; 1985 c 457 § 19; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 125; 1979 ex.s. c 141 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 253 § 3; 1955 c 212 § 8; 1955 c 12 § 75.28.280. Prior: 1951 c 271 § 26; 1949 c 112 § 70; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-508. Formerly RCW 75.28.280.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—2005 c 146: See note following RCW 77.55.011.
Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.
Construction—Severability—1969 ex.s. c 253: See notes following RCW 77.60.070.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.260 - State oyster reserves—Oyster reserve fishery license.

RCW 77.65.260
State oyster reserves—Oyster reserve fishery license.
A person who commercially takes shellfish from state oyster reserves under RCW 77.60.050 must have an oyster reserve fishery license.
[ 2000 c 107 § 47; 1993 c 340 § 20; 1989 c 316 § 14; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 131; 1969 ex.s. c 91 § 2; 1955 c 12 § 75.28.290. Prior: 1951 c 271 § 27; 1949 c 112 § 71; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-509. Formerly RCW 75.28.290.]
NOTES:
Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.270 - Oyster cultch permit.

RCW 77.65.270
Oyster cultch permit.
An oyster cultch permit is required for commercial cultching of oysters on state oyster reserves. The director shall require that ten percent of the cultch bags or other collecting materials be provided to the state after the oysters have set, for the purposes of increasing the supply of oysters on state oyster reserves and enhancing oyster supplies on public beaches.
[ 1989 c 316 § 15. Formerly RCW 75.28.295.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.280 - Fish dealer license—Exemption—Fees.

RCW 77.65.280
Fish dealer license—Exemption—Fees.
(1) A fish dealer license is required for a person in the state who:
(a) Takes possession of raw or frozen fish or shellfish, in whole or in parts, to prepare, repackage, process, or preserve. This includes, but is not limited to:
(i) Canning or processing of fish or shellfish for payment, whether the fish or shellfish is commercially harvested or taken for personal use; and
(ii) The commercial manufacture or preparation of fertilizer, oil, meal, caviar, fish bait, or any other by-products from fish or shellfish;
(b) Engages in the wholesale selling, buying, or brokering of raw or frozen fish or shellfish. Certain buyers may be additionally required to obtain a wholesale fish buyer endorsement as specified in RCW 77.65.340.
(2) A fish dealer license is not required for:
(a) Licensed commercial fish or shellfish harvesters who either sell only to licensed wholesale fish buyers or who possess a limited fish seller endorsement;
(b) Retail businesses that purchase exclusively from Washington licensed wholesale fish buyers or from limited fish sellers for sale to end consumers.
(3) A business engaged in any activity requiring a fish dealer license only needs to purchase one fish dealer license to cover the actions of all employees.
(4) The annual license fee for a resident fish dealer is four hundred dollars. The fee for a nonresident fish dealer license is seven hundred eighty-five dollars. The application fee for both resident and nonresident licenses is one hundred five dollars.
[ 2018 c 235 § 8; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 29; 2014 c 48 § 27; 2013 c 23 § 244; 2011 c 339 § 25; 2002 c 301 § 5; 2000 c 107 § 48; 1993 sp.s. c 17 § 43; 1989 c 316 § 16. Prior: 1985 c 457 § 20; 1985 c 248 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 132; 1979 c 66 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 28 § 1; 1955 c 212 § 11; 1955 c 12 § 75.28.300; prior: 1951 c 271 § 28; 1949 c 112 § 72(1); Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-510(1). Formerly RCW 75.28.300.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2018 c 235: See note following RCW 77.65.150.
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—Effective date—2002 c 301: See notes following RCW 77.65.510.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.310 - Wholesale fish buyers and limited fish sellers—Documentation of commercial harvest.

RCW 77.65.310
Wholesale fish buyers and limited fish sellers—Documentation of commercial harvest.
Wholesale fish buyers and limited fish sellers are required to document the commercial harvest of fish and shellfish according to the rules of the department.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 30; 1996 c 267 § 29; 1985 c 248 § 4. Formerly RCW 75.28.315.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
Intent—Effective date—1996 c 267: See notes following RCW 77.12.177.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.320 - Wholesale fish buyers/limited fish seller—Performance bond.

RCW 77.65.320
Wholesale fish buyers/limited fish seller—Performance bond.
(1) A wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller must deposit with the department an acceptable performance bond on forms prescribed and furnished by the department before engaging in fish selling or buying activities. This performance bond shall be a corporate surety bond executed in favor of the department by a corporation authorized to do business in the state of Washington under chapter 48.28 RCW and approved by the department.
(a) For wholesale fish buyers, the bond shall be filed and maintained in an amount equal to two thousand dollars. For each additional buyer engaged by the wholesale business, the bond must be increased an additional one thousand dollars.
(b) For limited fish sellers, the bond shall be filed and maintained in an amount equal to one thousand dollars.
(c) The department may increase the bond amount for persons who have violated rules relating to the accounting of commercial harvest.
(2) The director may suspend and refuse to reissue a wholesale fish buyer endorsement of a person who has taken possession of fish or shellfish without an acceptable performance bond on deposit with the department.
(3) The director may suspend and refuse to reissue a limited fish seller endorsement to a commercial fisher who has sold fish or shellfish without an acceptable performance bond on deposit with the department.
(4) The bond shall be conditioned upon the compliance with the requirements of this chapter and rules of the department relating to the payment of fines for violations of rules for the accounting of the commercial harvest of fish or shellfish. In lieu of the surety bond required by this section, the wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller may file with the department a cash deposit, negotiable securities acceptable to the department, or an assignment of a savings account or of a savings certificate in a Washington bank on an assignment form prescribed by the department.
(5) Liability under the bond may be released only upon written notification from the department. Notification shall be given upon acceptance by the department of a substitute bond or forty-five days after the expiration of the wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller annual endorsement. In no event shall the liability of the surety exceed the amount of the surety bond required under this chapter.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 31; 2000 c 107 § 49; 1996 c 267 § 30; 1985 c 248 § 6. Formerly RCW 75.28.323.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
Intent—Effective date—1996 c 267: See notes following RCW 77.12.177.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.330 - Wholesale fish buyer/limited fish seller—Notification by director of a violation of rules relating to the accounting of commercial harvest—Payment of liability.

RCW 77.65.330
Wholesale fish buyer/limited fish seller—Notification by director of a violation of rules relating to the accounting of commercial harvest—Payment of liability.
The director shall promptly notify by order a wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller and the appropriate surety when a violation of rules relating to the accounting of commercial harvest has occurred. The notification shall specify the type of violation, the liability to be imposed for damages caused by the violation, and a notice that the amount of liability is due and payable to the department by the wholesale fish buyer or limited fish seller and the surety.
If the amount specified in the order is not paid within thirty days after receipt of the notice, the prosecuting attorney for any county in which the persons to whom the order is directed do business, or the attorney general upon request of the department, may bring an action on behalf of the state in the superior court for Thurston county or any county in which the persons to whom the order is directed do business to recover the amount specified in the final order of the department. The surety shall be liable to the state to the extent of the bond.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 32; 1985 c 248 § 7. Formerly RCW 75.28.328.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.340 - Wholesale fish buyer endorsement—Fees.

RCW 77.65.340
Wholesale fish buyer endorsement—Fees.
(1) A wholesale fish buyer endorsement is required for a licensed fish dealer:
(a) To take first possession or ownership of fish or shellfish directly from a commercial fisher that is landed into the state of Washington;
(b) To take first possession or ownership of raw or frozen fish or shellfish in the state of Washington from interstate or foreign commerce; or
(c) To engage in the wholesale buying or selling of fish or shellfish harvested by Indian fishers lawfully exercising fishing rights reserved by federal statute, treaty, or executive order, and the dealer is also responsible for documenting the commercial harvest and sales according to the rules of the department.
(2) A business licensed as a fish dealer must purchase at least one wholesale fish buyer endorsement to engage in the activities in subsection (1) of this section, which allows the business to buy or sell on its premises and which allows one named employee to buy and sell off premises. A business must obtain an additional wholesale fish buyer endorsement for each additional employee who buys and sells fish or shellfish off premises.
(3) The annual fee for a resident wholesale fish buyer's endorsement for business operations with only one fish buyer is fifty dollars. The annual fee for a resident wholesale fish buyer's endorsement for business operations with two or more employees is two hundred forty-five dollars. The annual fee for a nonresident wholesale fish buyer's endorsement is six hundred thirty dollars. The application fee for both resident and nonresident endorsements is one hundred five dollars.
[ 2018 c 235 § 9; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 33; 2014 c 48 § 28; 2013 c 23 § 245; 2011 c 339 § 26; 2000 c 107 § 50; 1993 sp.s. c 17 § 46; 1989 c 316 § 17; 1985 c 248 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.28.340.]
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.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.350 - Salmon roe—Sale by crewmember on a boat designated on a salmon charter license—Requirements.

RCW 77.65.350
Salmon roe—Sale by crewmember on a boat designated on a salmon charter license—Requirements.
(1) Crewmembers on a boat designated on a salmon charter license may sell salmon roe subject to rules of the department as long as:
(a) The salmon is taken by an angler fishing on the charter boat and recorded on the angler's catch record card;
(b) The roe is the property of the angler until the roe is given to the crewmember. The crewmember shall notify the charter boat's passengers of this fact;
(c) The crewmember sells the roe to a licensed wholesale fish buyer; and
(d) The crewmember is employed on a salmon charter boat designated on a valid license at the time of the sale.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 34; 1996 c 267 § 31; 1993 c 340 § 22; 1989 c 316 § 18; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 137; 1981 c 227 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.28.690.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.370 - Food fish guide license—Game fish guide license.

RCW 77.65.370
Food fish guide license—Game fish guide license.
(1) A person shall not offer or perform the services of a food fish guide without a food fish guide license in the taking of food fish for personal use, except that a charter boat license is required to operate a vessel from which a person may for a fee fish for food fish in state waters listed in RCW 77.65.150(4)(b).
(2) A person shall not offer or perform the services of a game fish guide without a game fish guide license in the taking of game fish for personal use.
(3) Only an individual at least sixteen years of age may hold a food fish guide or game fish guide license. No individual may hold more than one food fish guide or game fish guide license.
(4) An application for a food fish guide or game fish guide license must include the information required in RCW 77.65.560.
(5) A food fish guide license purchased by a person, firm, or business on behalf of an employee is subject to RCW 77.65.600.
(6) A food fish guide, a game fish guide, or a combination guide may sell recreational one-day temporary combination fishing licenses as described in RCW 77.32.470.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 35. Prior: 2015 c 103 § 2; 2015 c 97 § 4; 2013 c 314 § 3; 2009 c 333 § 8; 1998 c 190 § 98; 1993 c 340 § 26; 1991 c 362 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.28.710.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.380 - Ocean pink shrimp—Defined.

RCW 77.65.380
Ocean pink shrimp—Defined.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, as used in this chapter "ocean pink shrimp" means the species Pandalus jordani.
[ 1993 c 376 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.28.720.]
NOTES:
Findings—1993 c 376: "The legislature finds that the offshore Washington, Oregon, and California commercial ocean pink shrimp fishery is composed of a mobile fleet, fishing the entire coast from Washington to California and landing its catch in the state nearest the area being fished. The legislature further finds that the ocean pink shrimp fishery currently uses the entire available resource, and has the potential to become overcapitalized. The legislature further finds that overcapitalization can lead to economic destabilization, and that reductions in fishing opportunities from licensing restrictions imposed for conservation needs and the economic well-being of the ocean pink shrimp industry creates uncertainty. The legislature further finds that it is [in] the best interest of the ocean pink shrimp resource, commercial ocean pink shrimp fishers, and ocean pink shrimp processors in the state, to limit the number of fishers who make landings of ocean pink shrimp into the state of Washington to those persons who have historically and continuously participated in the ocean pink shrimp fishery." [ 1993 c 376 § 1.]
Effective date—1993 c 376: "This act shall take effect January 1, 1994." [ 1993 c 376 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.390 - Ocean pink shrimp—Delivery license—Fees.

RCW 77.65.390
Ocean pink shrimp—Delivery license—Fees.
An ocean pink shrimp delivery license is required for a commercial fishing vessel to deliver ocean pink shrimp taken for commercial purposes in offshore waters and delivered to a port in the state. As used in this section, "deliver" and "delivery" mean arrival at a place or port, and include arrivals from offshore waters to waters within the state and arrivals from state or offshore waters. The annual license fee is three hundred dollars for residents and six hundred eighty-five dollars for nonresidents. The application fee is one hundred five dollars. Ocean pink shrimp delivery licenses are transferable.
[ 2018 c 235 § 10; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 36; 2011 c 339 § 27; 2005 c 20 § 5; 2000 c 107 § 51; 1993 c 376 § 4. Formerly RCW 75.28.730.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2018 c 235: See note following RCW 77.65.150.
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.
Findings—Effective date—1993 c 376: See notes following RCW 77.65.380.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.400 - Emerging commercial fishery—Trial or experimental fishery—Licenses and permits.

RCW 77.65.400
Emerging commercial fishery—Trial or experimental fishery—Licenses and permits.
(1) The director may by rule designate a fishery as an emerging commercial fishery. The director shall include in the designation whether the fishery is one that requires a vessel.
(2) "Emerging commercial fishery" means the commercial taking of a newly classified species of food fish or shellfish, the commercial taking of a classified species with gear not previously used for that species, or the commercial taking of a classified species in an area from which that species has not previously been commercially taken. Any species of food fish or shellfish commercially harvested in Washington state as of June 7, 1990, may be designated as a species in an emerging commercial fishery, except that no fishery subject to a license limitation program in chapter 77.70 RCW may be designated as an emerging commercial fishery.
(3) A person shall not take food fish or shellfish in a fishery designated as an emerging commercial fishery without an emerging commercial fishery license and a permit from the director. The director shall issue two types of permits to accompany emerging commercial fishery licenses: Trial fishery permits and experimental fishery permits. Trial fishery permits are governed by subsection (4) of this section. Experimental fishery permits are governed by RCW 77.70.160.
(4) The director shall issue trial fishery permits for a fishery designated as an emerging commercial fishery unless the director determines there is a need to limit the number of participants under RCW 77.70.160. A person who meets the qualifications of RCW 77.65.040 may hold a trial fishery permit. The holder of a trial fishery permit shall comply with the terms of the permit. Trial fishery permits are not transferable from the permit holder to any other person.
[ 2000 c 107 § 52; 1998 c 190 § 99; 1993 c 340 § 18. Formerly RCW 75.28.740.]
NOTES:
Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.410 - Geoduck diver license—Fee—Expiration—Safety program.

RCW 77.65.410
Geoduck diver license—Fee—Expiration—Safety program.
(1)(a) Every diver engaged in the commercial harvest of subtidal geoduck clams shall obtain a geoduck diver license. An individual may only own one license and all geoduck harvesting performed under the license must be done personally by the actual license holder.
(b) The licensing requirement created in this section does not apply to divers engaged in activities related to the cultivation of geoduck clams as private sector cultured aquatic products as defined in RCW 15.85.020.
(c) The geoduck diver license is a nontransferable license.
(2) Beginning January 1, 2015, the director may not issue more than seventy-seven geoduck diver licenses in any one year.
(3) The annual geoduck diver license fee is as provided in RCW 77.65.440.
(4) A geoduck diver license expires on December 31st of each year. Prior to the license's expiration, a license holder may apply to renew the license holder's geoduck diver license only if the license holder is included on a department of natural resources' geoduck harvest agreement plan of operation during the applicable current calendar year.
(5) Beginning January 1, 2015, each person applying for or renewing a geoduck diver license under this section must complete the geoduck diver safety program established in RCW 43.30.560 prior to being issued a license.
[ 2013 c 204 § 1; 1993 c 340 § 24; 1990 c 163 § 6; 1989 c 316 § 13; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 130; 1979 ex.s. c 141 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 253 § 4. Formerly RCW 75.28.750, 75.28.287.]
NOTES:
Rule-making authority—2013 c 204 §§ 1-3: "The department of fish and wildlife may adopt any rules deemed necessary to implement sections 1 through 3 of this act." [ 2013 c 204 § 7.]
Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.
Construction—Severability—1969 ex.s. c 253: See notes following RCW 77.60.070.
Designation of aquatic lands for geoduck harvesting: RCW 79.135.220.
Geoducks, harvesting for commercial purposes—License: RCW 77.60.070.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.420 - Wild salmonid policy—Establishment.

RCW 77.65.420
Wild salmonid policy—Establishment.
By July 1, 1994, the commission jointly with the appropriate Indian tribes, shall each establish a wild salmonid policy. The policy shall ensure that department actions and programs are consistent with the goals of rebuilding wild stock populations to levels that permit commercial and recreational fishing opportunities.
[ 2000 c 107 § 53; 1993 sp.s. c 4 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.28.760.]
NOTES:
Findings—Grazing lands—1993 sp.s. c 4: See RCW 79.13.600.
Instream flows: RCW 90.22.060.
Salmon, impact of water diversion: RCW 90.03.360.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.430 - Wild salmonid policy—Management strategies and gear types.

RCW 77.65.430
Wild salmonid policy—Management strategies and gear types.
The director shall evaluate and recommend, in consultation with the Indian tribes, salmon fishery management strategies and gear types, as well as a schedule for implementation, that will minimize the impact of commercial and recreational fishing in the mixed stock fishery on critical and depressed wild stocks of salmonids. As part of this evaluation, the director, in conjunction with the commercial and recreational fishing industries, shall evaluate commercial and recreational salmon fishing gear types developed by these industries.
[ 2000 c 107 § 54; 1998 c 245 § 153; 1994 c 264 § 46; 1993 sp.s. c 4 § 4. Formerly RCW 75.28.770.]
NOTES:
Findings—Grazing lands—1993 sp.s. c 4: See RCW 79.13.600.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.440 - Alternate operator—Geoduck diver—Food fish guide—Fees.

RCW 77.65.440
Alternate operator—Geoduck diver—Food fish guide—Fees.
The director shall issue the personal licenses listed in this section according to the requirements of this title. The licenses and their annual fees are:
Personal
License
Annual Fee
(RCW 77.95.090 Surcharge)
Applica-tion Fee
Governing
Section
Resident
Nonresident
(1) Alternate
Operator
$185
$570
$ 70
RCW 77.65.130
(2) Geoduck Diver
$355
$740
$ 70
RCW 77.65.410
(3) Food Fish Guide
$210
$595
$ 70
RCW 77.65.370
(plus $20)
(plus
$100)
[ 2018 c 235 § 11; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 37; 2011 c 339 § 28; 2009 c 333 § 9; 2000 c 107 § 55; 1993 sp.s. c 17 § 42. Formerly RCW 75.28.780.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2018 c 235: See note following RCW 77.65.150.
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.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.450 - Trapper's license—Fees.

RCW 77.65.450
Trapper's license—Fees.
A state trapping license allows the holder to trap fur-bearing animals throughout the state. However, a trapper may not place traps on private property without permission of the owner, lessee, or tenant where the land is improved and apparently used, or where the land is fenced or enclosed in a manner designed to exclude intruders or to indicate a property boundary line, or where notice is given by posting in a conspicuous manner. A state trapping license is void on April 1st following the date of issuance. The fee for this license is thirty-six dollars for residents sixteen years of age or older, fifteen dollars for residents under sixteen years of age, and one hundred eighty dollars for nonresidents. The application fee is one hundred five dollars.
[ 2011 c 339 § 29; 1991 sp.s. c 7 § 3; 1987 c 372 § 3; 1985 c 464 § 4; 1981 c 310 § 23. Prior: 1980 c 78 § 113; 1980 c 24 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 15 § 28. Formerly RCW 77.32.191.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 339: See note following RCW 43.84.092.
Effective date—1991 sp.s. c 7: "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 shall take effect July 1, 1991." [ 1991 sp.s. c 7 § 14.]
Effective date—1985 c 464: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1985." [ 1985 c 464 § 13.]
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.
Effective dates—1975 1st ex.s. c 15: "Section 19 of this 1975 amendatory act shall be effective April 1, 1976. Sections 20 through 32 of this 1975 amendatory act shall be effective January 1, 1976." [ 1975 1st ex.s. c 15 § 34.]
Traps placed on private property: RCW 77.32.545, 77.15.191.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.460 - Trapper's license—Training program or examination requisite for issuance to initial licensee.

RCW 77.65.460
Trapper's license—Training program or examination requisite for issuance to initial licensee.
Persons purchasing a state trapping license for the first time shall present certification of completion of a course of instruction in safe, humane, and proper trapping techniques or pass an examination to establish that the applicant has the requisite knowledge.
The director shall establish a program for training persons in trapping techniques and responsibilities, including the use of trapping devices designed to painlessly capture or instantly kill. The director shall cooperate with national and state animal, humane, hunter education, and trapping organizations in the development of a curriculum. Upon successful completion of the course, trainees shall receive a trapper's training certificate signed by an authorized instructor. This certificate is evidence of compliance with this section.
[ 1987 c 506 § 82; 1981 c 310 § 24; 1980 c 78 § 114; 1977 c 43 § 1. Formerly RCW 77.32.197.]
NOTES:
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.490 - Activities requiring license/permit.

RCW 77.65.490
Activities requiring license/permit.
(1) A license issued by the director is required to:
(a) Practice taxidermy for commercial purposes;
(b) Deal in raw furs for commercial purposes;
(c) Act as a fishing guide; or
(d) Operate a game farm.
(2) A permit issued by the director is required to:
(a) Conduct, hold, or sponsor hunting or fishing contests or competitive field trials using live wildlife;
(b) Collect wild animals, wild birds, game fish, food fish, shellfish, or protected wildlife for research or display;
(c) Stock game fish; or
(d) Conduct commercial activities on department-owned or controlled lands.
(3) Aquaculture as defined in RCW 15.85.020 is exempt from the requirements of this section, except when being stocked in public waters under contract with the department.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 39; 2001 c 253 § 56.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.500 - Reports required from persons with licenses or permits under RCW 77.65.480.

RCW 77.65.500
Reports required from persons with licenses or permits under RCW 77.65.480.
Licensed taxidermists, fur dealers, fishing guides, game farmers, and persons stocking game fish or conducting a hunting, fishing, or field trial contest shall make reports as required by rules of the director.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 40; 2015 c 97 § 9; 1987 c 506 § 84; 1983 c 284 § 4; 1981 c 310 § 26; 1980 c 78 § 116; 1955 c 36 § 77.32.220. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 111; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-120. Formerly RCW 77.32.220.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.
Findings—Intent—1983 c 284: See note following RCW 82.27.020.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.530 - Washington-coastal spot shrimp pot fishery license.

RCW 77.65.530
Washington-coastal spot shrimp pot fishery license.
(1) A Washington-coastal spot shrimp pot fishery license is required to:
(a) Use spot shrimp pot gear to fish for spot shrimp;
(b) Possess spot shrimp; and
(c) Deliver spot shrimp.
(2) Washington-coastal spot shrimp pot fishery licenses require vessel designation under RCW 77.65.100.
(3) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.500.
[ 2011 c 147 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.550 - Revocation of geoduck diver license.

RCW 77.65.550
Revocation of geoduck diver license.
The department must revoke a geoduck diver license issued under RCW 77.65.410, and the licensee must surrender the license, if the licensee is found in violation of a department of natural resources' geoduck harvest agreement two or more times. The person surrendering the geoduck diver license may not hold another geoduck diver license for a period of one calendar year from the date the license is surrendered.
[ 2013 c 204 § 3.]
NOTES:
Rule-making authority—2013 c 204 §§ 1-3: See note following RCW 77.65.410.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.560 - Application for food fish guide license/game fish guide license—Required information.

RCW 77.65.560
Application for food fish guide license/game fish guide license—Required information.
(1) Any application for a food fish guide license or game fish guide license under RCW 77.65.480 must include:
(a) The applicant's driver's license or other government-issued identification card number and the jurisdiction of issuance;
(b) The applicant's unified business identifier number under a business license issued under RCW 19.02.070;
(c) Proof of current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
(d) A certificate of insurance demonstrating that the applicant has commercial liability coverage of at least three hundred thousand dollars;
(e) If applicable, an original or notarized copy of a valid license issued by the United States coast guard to the applicant that authorizes the holder to carry passengers for hire; and
(f) A sworn declaration requiring the applicant to certify whether the area of operations will include federally recognized navigable waters with a motorized vessel.
(2) The requirements of this section related to licensure by the United States coast guard apply only to applicants intending to carry passengers for hire with a motorized vessel on federally recognized navigable waters. The license issued by the United States coast guard must be valid in the waters where the game fish guide or food fish guide license applicant will be carrying passengers for hire in a motorized vessel.
(3) The requirements in this section are in addition to the requirements of RCW 77.65.050.
[ 2015 c 97 § 10; 2013 c 314 § 1.]
NOTES:
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.570 - Suspension of charter boat, food fish guide, or game fish guide license—Appeal.

RCW 77.65.570
Suspension of charter boat, food fish guide, or game fish guide license—Appeal.
(1) In addition to other license suspension provisions provided in this title, the department may suspend a charter boat license, food fish guide license, or game fish guide license if, within a twelve-month period, a person is convicted of two or more violations of any rule of the commission or director regarding seasons, bag limits, species, size, sex, or other possession restrictions while engaged in charter boat, food fish guide, or game fish guide activities. The department may suspend only the specific type of license or licenses related to the activity or activities for which the person is convicted.
(2) A person who has a food fish guide or game fish guide license suspended under this section may file an appeal with the department pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. An appeal must be filed within twenty days of notice of license suspension. If a timely appeal is filed, the suspension issued by the department does not take effect until twenty-one days after the department has delivered an opinion affirming the suspension. If no appeal is filed within twenty days of notice of license suspension, the right to an appeal is waived, and the suspension takes effect twenty-one days following the notice of suspension.
(3) License suspension under this section is in addition to any statutory penalties assigned to the underlying violation.
[ 2015 c 97 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.580 - Vessel registration number decal and identifying decal for food fish guides, game fish guides, and charter boat operators.

RCW 77.65.580
Vessel registration number decal and identifying decal for food fish guides, game fish guides, and charter boat operators.
(1) The department must issue a department vessel registration number decal and an identifying decal to all food fish guides, game fish guides, and charter boat operators licensed under RCW 77.65.010.
(2) Any person who acts or offers to act as a food fish guide, game fish guide, or charter boat operator must display both decals on vessels in a location easily visible to customers and adjacent vessels.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 43; 2015 c 97 § 5.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.590 - Fish guide combination license—Rule making—Fee.

RCW 77.65.590
Fish guide combination license—Rule making—Fee.
(1) A fish guide combination license allows the holder to offer or perform the services of a food fish guide and game fish guide.
(2) The commission must adopt rules to create and sell a fish guide combination license. The cost of the fish guide combination license or licenses must be below a fee equal to the total cost of the individual licenses contained within the combination.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 44; 2015 c 97 § 7.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.65 - Food Fish and Shellfish—Commercial Licenses. › 77.65.600 - Return of certain licenses upon termination of employment relationship.

RCW 77.65.600
Return of certain licenses upon termination of employment relationship.
(1) Upon termination of the employment relationship by an employee or by an employing person, firm, or business, the employee shall return to the person, firm, or business who purchased the license on the employee's behalf any license described in subsection (2) of this section that the employee possesses.
(2) This section applies to the following types of licenses if the following types of licenses are purchased by a person, firm, or business on behalf of an employee of that person, firm, or business:
(a) A food fish guide license issued under RCW 77.65.370; and
(b) A game fish guide license issued under RCW 77.65.480.
(3) Any license described in subsection (2) of this section that is returned to the person, firm, or business who purchased the license pursuant to this section is transferable to another employee of the person, firm, or business who qualifies for a license under RCW 77.65.050 and 77.65.560.
(4)(a) An employee who fails to return a license as provided in this section shall pay to the person, firm, or business who purchased the license on the employee's behalf an amount equal to the full amount of the license fee and any application fee paid.
(b) A license possessed by an employee who fails to return the license as provided in this section or to pay the person, firm, or business who purchased the license on the employee's behalf as provided in (a) of this subsection is invalidated.
(5) For the purposes of this section, "purchased" means the payment of the full amount of the license fee and any application fee applicable to the license.
[ 2015 c 103 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.70 - License Limitation Programs. › 77.70.005 - Definitions.

RCW 77.70.005
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter and related rules adopted by the department unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Deliver" or "delivery" means arrival at a place or port, and includes arrivals from offshore waters to waters within the state and arrivals ashore from offshore waters.
(2) "Pacific sardine" and "pilchard" means the species Sardinops sagax.
(3) "Spot shrimp" means the species Pandalus platyceros.
[ 2011 c 147 § 5; 2009 c 331 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.70 - License Limitation Programs. › 77.70.010 - License renewed subject to RCW 77.65.080.

RCW 77.70.010
License renewed subject to RCW 77.65.080.
(1) A license renewed under the provisions of this chapter that has been suspended under RCW 77.65.080 shall be subject to the following provisions:
(a) A license renewal fee shall be paid as a condition of maintaining a current license; and
(b) The department shall waive any other license requirements, unless the department determines that the license holder has had sufficient opportunity to meet these requirements.
(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall apply only to a license that has been suspended under RCW 77.65.080 for a period of twelve months or less. A license holder shall forfeit a license subject to this chapter and may not recover any license renewal fees previously paid if the license holder does not meet the requirements of *RCW 74.20A.320(9) within twelve months of license suspension.
[ 2001 c 253 § 57; 1997 c 58 § 884. Formerly RCW 75.30.015.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 74.20A.320 was amended by 2009 c 408 § 1, changing subsection (9) to subsection (3).
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.70 - License Limitation Programs. › 77.70.020 - No harvest opportunity during year—License requirements waived—Effect on license limitation programs.

RCW 77.70.020
No harvest opportunity during year—License requirements waived—Effect on license limitation programs.
(1) The director shall waive license requirements, including landing or poundage requirements, if, during the calendar year that a license issued pursuant to chapter 77.65 RCW is valid, no harvest opportunity occurs in the fishery corresponding to the license.
(2) For each license limitation program, where the person failed to hold the license and failed to make landing or poundage requirements because of a license waiver by the director during the previous year, the person shall qualify for a license by establishing that the person held the license during the last year in which the license was not waived.
[ 2000 c 107 § 56; 1995 c 227 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.30.021.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.70 - License Limitation Programs. › 77.70.040 - Administrative review of department's decision—Hearing—Procedures.

RCW 77.70.040
Administrative review of department's decision—Hearing—Procedures.
A person aggrieved by a decision of the department under this chapter may request administrative review under the informal procedure established by this section.
In an informal hearing before a review board, the rules of evidence do not apply. A record of the proceeding shall be kept as provided by chapter 34.05 RCW. After hearing the case the review board shall notify in writing the director and the initiating party whether the review board agrees or disagrees with the department's decision and the reasons for the review board's findings. Upon receipt of the review board's findings the director may order such relief as the director deems appropriate under the circumstances.
Nothing in this section: (1) Impairs an aggrieved person's right to proceed under chapter 34.05 RCW; or (2) imposes a liability on members of a review board for their actions under this section.
[ 2000 c 107 § 58; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 32 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 139; 1977 ex.s. c 106 § 6. Formerly RCW 75.30.060.]
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.
Legislative findings—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 106: See notes following RCW 77.70.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.70 - License Limitation Programs. › 77.70.050 - Salmon charter boats—Limitation on issuance of licenses—Renewal—Transfer.

RCW 77.70.050
Salmon charter boats—Limitation on issuance of licenses—Renewal—Transfer.
(1) After May 28, 1977, the director shall issue no new salmon charter licenses. A person may renew an existing salmon charter license only if the person held the license sought to be renewed during the previous year or acquired the license by transfer from someone who held it during the previous year, and if the person has not subsequently transferred the license to another person.
(2) Salmon charter licenses may be renewed each year. A salmon charter license which is not renewed each year shall not be renewed further.
(3) Subject to the restrictions in RCW 77.65.020, salmon charter licenses are transferable from one license holder to another.
[ 2000 c 107 § 59; 1993 c 340 § 28; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 141; 1981 c 202 § 1; 1979 c 101 § 7; 1977 ex.s. c 106 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.30.065, 75.30.020.]
NOTES:
Finding, intent—Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.
Effective date—Intent—1979 c 101: See notes following RCW 77.70.060.
Legislative findings—1977 ex.s. c 106: "The legislature finds that the wise management and economic health of the state's salmon fishery are of continued importance to the people of the state and to the economy of the state as a whole. The legislature finds that charter boats licensed by the state for use by the state's charter boat fishing industry have increased in quantity. The legislature finds that limitations on the number of licensed charter boats will tend to improve the management of the charter boat fishery and the economic health of the charter boat industry. The state therefore must use its authority to regulate the number of licensed boats in use by the state's charter boat industry in a manner provided in this chapter so that management and economic health of the salmon fishery may be improved." [ 1977 ex.s. c 106 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.30.010.]
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 106: "If any provision of this 1977 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." [ 1977 ex.s. c 106 § 10.]