Wash. Rev. Code § 77.95.020

Current through 2024

Section 77.95.020 - Long-term regional policy statements

(1) The commission shall develop long-term regional policy statements regarding the salmon fishery resources before December 1, 1985. The commission shall consider the following in formulating and updating regional policy statements:

(a) Existing resource needs;

(b) Potential for creation of new resources;

(c) Successful existing programs, both within and outside the state;

(d) Balanced utilization of natural and hatchery production;

(e) Desires of the fishing interest;

(f) Need for additional data or research;

(g) Federal court orders; and

(h) Salmon advisory council recommendations.

(2) The commission shall review and update each policy statement at least once each year.

RCW 77.95.020

1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 34 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved 11/7/1995); 1985 c 458 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.50.020.

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.