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75.12.010 Limitations on commercial fishing for salmon in Puget Sound waters. [1998 c 190 § 75; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 25 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 46; 1973 1st ex.s. c 220 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 283 § 13; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.010. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 28; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-301.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.010 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128. 75.12.015 Limitations on commercial fishing for chinook or coho salmon in Pacific Ocean and Straits of Juan de Fuca. [1998 c 190 § 76; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 26 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 48; 1955 c 12 § 75.18.020. Prior: 1953 c 147 § 3. Formerly RCW 75.18.020.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.020 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128. 75.12.020 Fishing near dams or obstructions. [1996 c 267 § 19; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 49; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.020. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 37; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-311.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124. 75.12.030 Fishing in fishways, etc., prohibited. Cross-reference section, decodified July 1983. 75.12.031 Unlawful to fish in or interfere with fishways or protective devices. [1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 51; 1955 c 12 § 75.20.070. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 39; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-313. Formerly RCW 75.20.070.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124. 75.12.040 Salmon fishing gear. [1998 c 190 § 77; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 27; 1985 c 147 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 52; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.040. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 29; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-303.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.030 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128. 75.12.050 Drag seines unlawful in Columbia River. [1955 c 12 § 75.12.050. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 30; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-304.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 75.12.040. 75.12.060 Fixed appliances for catching salmon unlawful. [1955 c 12 § 75.12.060. Prior: 1951 c 271 § 3; 1949 c 112 § 31; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-305.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 75.12.040. 75.12.070 Molesting food fish or shellfish unlawful — Permit required for use of explosives. [1996 c 267 § 20; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 53; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.070. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 38; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-312.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124. 75.12.080 Discharge of explosives in water unlawful. [1955 c 12 § 75.12.080. Prior: 1951 c 271 § 4; 1949 c 112 § 32; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-306.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 75.12.070. 75.12.090 Theft of food fish or shellfish — Molestation of fishing gear. [1990 c 144 § 8; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 54; 1982 c 14 § 1; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.090. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 33; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-307.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124. 75.12.100 Purchase or possession of food fish or shellfish taken unlawfully. [1996 c 267 § 21; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 55; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.100. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 34; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-308.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124. 75.12.110 Taking, etc., food or shellfish not to be used for human consumption unlawful. [1955 c 12 § 75.12.110. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 35; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-309.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. 75.12.115 Commercial fishing for crayfish unlawful — Exceptions. [1996 c 267 § 22; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 56; 1971 ex.s. c 106 § 1.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124. 75.12.120 Waste of food fish or shellfish unlawful — Exception — Timely processing required. [1985 c 51 § 7; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 57; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.120. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 36; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-310.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124. 75.12.125 Commingling of commercial and personal use food fish or shellfish unlawful. [1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 58.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124. 75.12.127 Vessels — Charter or recreational and commercial fishing on same day. [1993 c 340 § 49.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124. 75.12.130 Director authorized to take fish or shellfish — Sale — Restrictions as to salmon. [1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 26; 1979 c 141 § 382; 1969 ex.s. c 16 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 72 § 1; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.130. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 41; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-315.] Recodified as RCW 75.08.255 pursuant to 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 24. 75.12.132 Commercial net fishing for salmon in tributaries of Columbia river — Boundaries defined. [1998 c 190 § 78; 1984 c 80 § 5; 1983 c 245 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.040 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128. 75.12.140 Reef net salmon fishing gear — Reef net areas specified. [1998 c 190 § 79; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 59; 1965 c 64 § 1; 1961 c 236 § 1; 1959 c 309 § 1; 1955 c 276 § 2.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.050 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128. 75.12.150 Reef net fishing areas — Distances between rows of reef net gear. [1955 c 276 § 3.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. 75.12.155 Unauthorized fishing vessels entering state waters. [1987 c 262 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.060 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128. 75.12.160 Reef net fishing areas — Commercial salmon fishing with reef nets unlawful elsewhere. [1955 c 276 § 4.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 75.12.140. 75.12.200 Conservation of salmon resources in Pacific Ocean — Preamble. [1957 c 108 § 2.] Decodified pursuant to 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 182. Now a note following RCW 75.12.210. 75.12.210 Limitation on salmon fishing gear in Pacific Ocean. [1998 c 190 § 80; 1993 c 20 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 60; 1957 c 108 § 3.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.070 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128. 75.12.220 Conservation of salmon resources in Pacific Ocean — Net fishing within international waters of Pacific Ocean unlawful — Unlawful to use other than troll or angling gear if sister states concur. [1963 c 234 § 1; 1957 c 108 § 4.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 75.12.210. 75.12.230 Possession or transportation in Pacific Ocean of salmon taken by other than troll lines or angling gear. [2000 c 107 § 13; 1998 c 190 § 81; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 61; 1963 c 234 § 2; 1957 c 108 § 5.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.080 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128. 75.12.232 Conservation of salmon resources in Pacific Ocean — Director may permit licensees to use gear similar to that used by foreign vessels. [1963 c 234 § 3.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. 75.12.240 Conservation of salmon resources in Pacific Ocean — "International waters" defined. [1957 c 108 § 6.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. 75.12.250 Conservation of salmon resources in Pacific Ocean — "Citizen of this state" defined. [1957 c 108 § 7.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. 75.12.260 Conservation of salmon resources in Pacific Ocean — When RCW 75.12.200 through 75.12.270 inoperative, when effective, how existence proved. [1957 c 108 § 8.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. 75.12.270 Conservation of salmon resources in Pacific Ocean — Construction of RCW 75.12.200 through 75.12.270. [1957 c 108 § 9.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. 75.12.280 Monofilament gill net webbing for catching salmon unlawful. [1959 c 309 § 26.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 75.12.040. 75.12.290 Sale of salmon roe by charter boat deckhands — Requirements. [1981 c 227 § 1.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 75.28.690. 75.12.300 Legislative finding — Salmon fishing by Wanapum (Sokulk) Indians. [1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 62; 1981 c 251 § 1.] Decodified pursuant to 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 182. Now a note following RCW 75.08.265. 75.12.310 Salmon fishing by Wanapum (Sokulk) Indians. [1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 27; 1981 c 251 § 2.] Recodified as RCW 75.08.265 pursuant to 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 24. 75.12.320 Participation of non-Indians in Indian fishery forbidden — Exceptions, definitions, penalty. [1998 c 190 § 49; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 63; 1982 c 197 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 77.15.570 pursuant to 1998 c 190 § 125. 75.12.390 Bottom trawling not authorized — Areas specified. [1998 c 190 § 82; 1989 c 172 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.090 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128. 75.12.400 Unlawful to lift or set shellfish pots in Hood Canal at night. [1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 64; 1982 c 14 § 2.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124. 75.12.410 Damaging department signs. [1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 66; 1955 c 12 § 75.08.130. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-214. Formerly RCW 75.08.130.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124. 75.12.420 Failure to make required reports and returns. [1996 c 267 § 23; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 67; 1955 c 12 § 75.08.210. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 18; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-217. Formerly RCW 75.08.210.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124. 75.12.430 False or misleading information. [1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 68; 1955 c 12 § 75.08.220. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-213. Formerly RCW 75.08.220.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124. 75.12.440 Hood Canal shrimp — Limitation on number of shrimp pots. [1998 c 190 § 83; 1993 c 340 § 50; 1989 c 316 § 9; 1983 1st ex.s. c 31 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.28.134.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.100 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128. 75.12.650 Commercial salmon fishing — Unauthorized gear. [1998 c 190 § 84; 1996 c 267 § 24; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 69; 1969 ex.s. c 23 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.110 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128.
[1998 c 190 § 75; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 25 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 46; 1973 1st ex.s. c 220 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 283 § 13; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.010. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 28; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-301.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.010 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128.
[1998 c 190 § 76; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 26 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 48; 1955 c 12 § 75.18.020. Prior: 1953 c 147 § 3. Formerly RCW 75.18.020.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.020 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128.
[1996 c 267 § 19; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 49; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.020. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 37; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-311.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.
Cross-reference section, decodified July 1983.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 51; 1955 c 12 § 75.20.070. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 39; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-313. Formerly RCW 75.20.070.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.
[1998 c 190 § 77; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 27; 1985 c 147 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 52; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.040. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 29; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-303.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.030 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128.
[1955 c 12 § 75.12.050. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 30; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-304.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 75.12.040.
[1955 c 12 § 75.12.060. Prior: 1951 c 271 § 3; 1949 c 112 § 31; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-305.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 75.12.040.
[1996 c 267 § 20; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 53; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.070. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 38; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-312.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.
[1955 c 12 § 75.12.080. Prior: 1951 c 271 § 4; 1949 c 112 § 32; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-306.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 75.12.070.
[1990 c 144 § 8; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 54; 1982 c 14 § 1; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.090. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 33; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-307.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.
[1996 c 267 § 21; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 55; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.100. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 34; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-308.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.
[1955 c 12 § 75.12.110. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 35; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-309.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984.
[1996 c 267 § 22; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 56; 1971 ex.s. c 106 § 1.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.
[1985 c 51 § 7; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 57; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.120. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 36; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-310.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 58.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.
[1993 c 340 § 49.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 26; 1979 c 141 § 382; 1969 ex.s. c 16 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 72 § 1; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.130. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 41; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-315.] Recodified as RCW 75.08.255 pursuant to 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 24.
[1998 c 190 § 78; 1984 c 80 § 5; 1983 c 245 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.040 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128.
[1998 c 190 § 79; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 59; 1965 c 64 § 1; 1961 c 236 § 1; 1959 c 309 § 1; 1955 c 276 § 2.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.050 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128.
[1955 c 276 § 3.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984.
[1987 c 262 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.060 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128.
[1955 c 276 § 4.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 75.12.140.
[1957 c 108 § 2.] Decodified pursuant to 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 182. Now a note following RCW 75.12.210.
[1998 c 190 § 80; 1993 c 20 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 60; 1957 c 108 § 3.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.070 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128.
[1963 c 234 § 1; 1957 c 108 § 4.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 75.12.210.
[2000 c 107 § 13; 1998 c 190 § 81; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 61; 1963 c 234 § 2; 1957 c 108 § 5.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.080 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128.
[1963 c 234 § 3.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984.
[1957 c 108 § 6.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984.
[1957 c 108 § 7.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984.
[1957 c 108 § 8.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984.
[1957 c 108 § 9.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984.
[1959 c 309 § 26.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 75.12.040.
[1981 c 227 § 1.] Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 186, effective January 1, 1984. Later enactment, see RCW 75.28.690.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 62; 1981 c 251 § 1.] Decodified pursuant to 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 182. Now a note following RCW 75.08.265.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 27; 1981 c 251 § 2.] Recodified as RCW 75.08.265 pursuant to 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 24.
[1998 c 190 § 49; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 63; 1982 c 197 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 77.15.570 pursuant to 1998 c 190 § 125.
[1998 c 190 § 82; 1989 c 172 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.090 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 64; 1982 c 14 § 2.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 66; 1955 c 12 § 75.08.130. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-214. Formerly RCW 75.08.130.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.
[1996 c 267 § 23; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 67; 1955 c 12 § 75.08.210. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 18; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-217. Formerly RCW 75.08.210.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 68; 1955 c 12 § 75.08.220. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-213. Formerly RCW 75.08.220.] Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.
[1998 c 190 § 83; 1993 c 340 § 50; 1989 c 316 § 9; 1983 1st ex.s. c 31 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.28.134.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.100 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128.
[1998 c 190 § 84; 1996 c 267 § 24; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 69; 1969 ex.s. c 23 § 1.] Recodified as RCW 77.50.110 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 128.