The definitions in this section apply throughout this title or rules adopted under this title unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
RCW 77.08.010
Alphabetization-2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 s 2: "The code reviser's office is directed to move the definitions of "to fish," "to hunt," "to process," "to take," "to trap," and "to waste" or "to be wasted," by reordering them within RCW 77.08.010 in alphabetical order by the spelling of the main verb word." [ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 s 57.]
Finding-Intent-2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: "(1) The legislature finds that the commercial fishing industry is a benefit to the state as a whole, but particularly to coastal communities where it creates and sustains opportunities for employment. Maintaining a stable and economically viable commercial fishing industry requires:
(a) Preserving fishing opportunities by providing a fee structure for all commercial fishing permits that is not overly burdensome on the fishing industry; and
(b) Avoiding a strain on fish resources beyond sustainable spawning needs.
(2) The legislature intends to balance those needs by making certain adjustments to commercial fishing fees." [ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 s 1.]
Effective date-2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: "This act takes effect January 1, 2018." [ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 s 59.]
Finding- 2016 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1401): See note following RCW 77.15.135.
Findings- 2014 c 202 : See note following RCW 77.135.010.
Findings- 2011 c 324 : See note following RCW 77.15.770.
Alphabetization-2008 c 277: "The code reviser is directed to put the defined terms in RCW 77.08.010 in alphabetical order." [ 2008 c 277 s 1.]
Purpose-2002 c 281: "The legislature recognizes the potential economic and environmental damage that can occur from the introduction of invasive aquatic species. The purpose of this act is to increase public awareness of invasive aquatic species and enhance the department of fish and wildlife's regulatory capability to address threats posed by these species." [ 2002 c 281 s 1.]
Intent-1996 c 207: "It is the intent of the legislature to clarify hunting and fishing laws in light of the decision in State v. Bailey, 77 Wn. App. 732 (1995). The fish and wildlife commission has the authority to establish hunting and fishing seasons. These seasons are defined by limiting the times, manners of taking, and places or waters for lawful hunting, fishing, or possession of game animals, game birds, or game fish, as well as by limiting the physical characteristics of the game animals, game birds, or game fish which may be lawfully taken at those times, in those manners, and at those places or waters." [ 1996 c 207 s 1.]
Effective date-1993 sp.s. c 2 ss 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79: See RCW 43.300.900.
Legislative findings and intent-1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.
Effective date-Intent, construction-Savings-Severability-1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.