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Chapter 77.12.030 RCW Dispositions

POWERS AND DUTIES


Sections

77.12.030  Authority to regulate wildlife.
[1987 c 506 § 14; 1984 c 240 § 2; 1980 c 78 § 14; 1969 ex.s. c 18 § 2; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.030. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-23.]
Repealed by 2001 c 253 § 62.


77.12.040  Regulating the taking or possessing of game — Emergency rules — Game reserves, closed areas and waters.
[1987 c 506 § 15; 1984 c 240 § 3; 1980 c 78 § 15; 1969 ex.s. c 18 § 3; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.040. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-24.]
Repealed by 2001 c 253 § 62.


77.12.050  Rules and regulations — How promulgated — Certified copy as evidence.
[1980 c 78 § 16; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.050. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-25.]
Recodified as RCW 77.04.090 pursuant to 1980 c 78 § 7, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.055  Enforcement authority of fish and wildlife officers.
[2000 c 107 § 212; 1998 c 190 § 112; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 67; 1988 c 36 § 50; 1987 c 506 § 16; 1985 c 155 § 2; 1980 c 78 § 17.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.075 pursuant to 2001 c 253 § 61.


77.12.060  Service of process by wildlife agents — Aid by citizens.
[1987 c 506 § 17; 1980 c 78 § 18; 1961 c 68 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.060. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 16; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-26.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.12.065  Wildlife viewing tourism.
[2003 c 183 § 1.]
Repealed by 2009 c 333 § 51.


77.12.070  Duties of wildlife agents.
[1987 c 506 § 18; 1980 c 78 § 19; 1971 ex.s. c 173 § 1; 1961 c 68 § 2; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.070. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-27.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.12.080  Arrest without warrant.
[2000 c 107 § 213; 1998 c 190 § 114; 1987 c 506 § 19; 1980 c 78 § 20; 1971 ex.s. c 173 § 2; 1961 c 68 § 3; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.080. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 18; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-28.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.092 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 275.


77.12.090  Search without warrant — Seizure of evidence, property.
[2000 c 107 § 214; 1998 c 190 § 115; 1987 c 506 § 20; 1980 c 78 § 21; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.090. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 19; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-29.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.094 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 275.


77.12.095  Inspection without warrant — Commercial fish and wildlife entities.
[1998 c 190 § 116; 1982 c 152 § 1; 1980 c 78 § 22.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.096 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 275.


77.12.100  Seizure of contraband wildlife and devices.
[1987 c 506 § 21; 1980 c 78 § 23; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.100. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 20; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-30.]
Repealed by 1989 c 314 § 8.


77.12.101  Seizure of contraband wildlife and devices — Forfeiture.
[1989 c 314 § 2.]
Repealed by 2000 c 107 § 273.


77.12.103  Seizure or forfeiture of personal property — Limitations.
[2000 c 107 § 215; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 68; 1989 c 314 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.098 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 275.


77.12.105  Authority to retain or transfer wildlife.
[1987 c 506 § 22; 1980 c 78 § 71; 1977 c 44 § 2; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.030. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 42; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-51. Formerly RCW 77.16.030.]
Repealed by 2001 c 253 § 62.


77.12.110  Disposition of forfeited articles.
[1980 c 78 § 25; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.110. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 21; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-31.]
Recodified as RCW 77.21.040 pursuant to 1980 c 78 § 97, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.120  Search for contraband game — Warrants.
[1998 c 190 § 117; 1980 c 78 § 26; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.120. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 22; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-32.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.090 pursuant to 1998 c 190 § 125.


77.12.130  Certain devices declared public nuisances.
[1980 c 78 § 27; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.130. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 23; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-33.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.480 pursuant to 1998 c 190 § 125.


77.12.160  Notice of seasons and bag limits — Publication.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 102 § 2; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.160. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 26; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-36.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.173  Penalty assessments upon fines and forfeitures — Deposit in state game fund.
[1980 c 78 § 31; 1975 c 57 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 77.21.050 pursuant to 1980 c 78 § 97, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.175  Personalized license plates — Use of fees for support and aid of wildlife resources — Purpose of act.
[1975 c 59 § 7; 1973 1st ex.s. c 200 § 1.]
Decodified pursuant to 1980 c 78 § 32, effective July 1, 1981. Now a note following RCW 77.12.170.


77.12.180  Operating revolving fund — Purposes — Deposit — Accounting.
[1955 c 36 § 77.12.180. Prior: 1940 c 138 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-18a.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 67 § 18.


77.12.185  Publications — Authority to recover costs — Disposition of moneys.
[1987 c 506 § 26; 1980 c 78 § 66; 1979 c 56 s 2. Formerly RCW 77.12.520.]
Repealed by 2000 c 252 § 2.


77.12.195  Firearm range account.
[1988 c 263 § 9.]
Repealed by 1990 c 195 § 7.


77.12.200  Acquisition of property.
[1987 c 506 § 28; 1980 c 78 § 35; 1965 ex.s. c 97 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.200. Prior: 1953 c 65 § 1; 1947 c 275 § 29; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-39.]
Repealed by 2000 c 107 § 273.


77.12.205  Disposition of in lieu payments.
[1965 ex.s. c 97 § 4.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.207  Payments to counties of costs of confining violators.
[1965 ex.s. c 97 § 5.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.250  Entry upon property in course of duty.
[2000 c 107 § 220; 1980 c 78 § 42; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.250. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 34; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-44.]
Repealed by 2001 c 253 § 62.


77.12.260  Agreements to prevent damage to private property.
[1987 c 506 § 34; 1980 c 78 § 43; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.260. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 1; 1947 c 275 § 35; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-45.]
Repealed by 2009 c 333 § 65, effective July 1, 2010.


77.12.265  Trapping or killing wildlife doing damage — Limitations — Procedures.
[1995 c 210 § 1; 1987 c 506 § 35; 1985 c 355 § 1; 1980 c 78 § 91; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.230. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 2; 1947 c 275 § 62; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-71. Formerly RCW 77.16.230.]
Repealed by 1996 c 54 § 12, effective July 1, 1996. See chapter 77.36 RCW.


77.12.270  Claims for damages caused by deer or elk — Payments authorized, limitations.
[1987 c 506 § 36; 1986 c 126 § 11; 1980 c 78 § 45; 1963 c 177 § 8; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.270. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-45a.]
Repealed by 1996 c 54 § 12, effective July 1, 1996. See chapter 77.36 RCW.


77.12.280  Claims for damages caused by deer or elk — Procedures — Arbitration — Awards.
[1987 c 506 § 37; 1986 c 126 § 12; 1980 c 78 § 46; 1979 c 151 § 176; 1977 ex.s. c 144 § 8; 1957 c 177 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.280. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-45b.]
Repealed by 1996 c 54 § 12, effective July 1, 1996. See chapter 77.36 RCW.


77.12.290  Claims for damages caused by deer or elk — Notice required — Exclusion.
[1987 c 506 § 38; 1980 c 78 § 47; 1963 c 177 § 9; 1957 c 177 § 2; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.290. Prior: 1953 c 127 § 1; 1949 c 238 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-45c.]
Repealed by 1996 c 54 § 12, effective July 1, 1996. See chapter 77.36 RCW.


77.12.295  Fish and wildlife harvest in federal exclusive economic zone — Rules.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 9 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 99. Formerly RCW 75.08.058.]
Repealed by 2001 c 253 § 62.


77.12.300  Rules as to claims for damages — Exclusions.
[1987 c 506 § 39; 1980 c 78 § 48; 1957 c 177 § 3; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.300. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-45d.]
Repealed by 1996 c 54 § 12, effective July 1, 1996. See chapter 77.36 RCW.


77.12.310  Rules and regulations governing taking of predators for bounty.
[1955 c 36 § 77.12.310. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 36; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-46.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.315  Dogs harassing deer and elk — Declaration of emergency — Taking dogs into custody or destroying — Immunity.
[2000 c 107 § 221; 1987 c 506 § 40; 1980 c 78 § 49; 1971 ex.s. c 183 § 1.]
Repealed by 2012 c 176 § 40.


77.12.340  Acquisition of property for office, storage, warehouse, and garage facilities.
[1955 c 36 § 77.12.340. Prior: 1947 c 138 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10898-35.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.350  Construction of facilities authorized.
[1955 c 36 § 77.12.350. Prior: 1947 c 138 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10898-36.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.400  Lease of certain state lands as game lands authorized.
[1955 c 36 § 77.12.400. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 8.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.410  Grazing of cattle on such state lands — Limitation of elk population.
[1955 c 36 § 77.12.410. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 9.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.425  Director may modify inadequate fishways and protective devices.
[2001 c 253 § 21; 1980 c 78 § 90; 1963 c 152 § 1. Formerly RCW 77.16.221.]
Recodified as RCW 77.55.310 pursuant to 2001 c 253 § 61.


77.12.430  Wildlife restoration — Federal act.
[1980 c 78 § 60; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.430. Prior: 1939 c 140 § 1; RRS § 5855-12.]
Recodified as RCW 77.75.150 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 133.


77.12.440  Fish restoration and management projects — Federal act.
[1993 sp.s. c 2 § 69; 1987 c 506 § 47; 1982 c 26 § 2; 1980 c 78 § 61; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.440. Prior: 1951 c 124 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 77.75.160 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 133.


77.12.450  Snake river boundary — Cooperation with Idaho for adoption and enforcement of rules regarding wildlife.
[1980 c 78 § 62; 1967 c 62 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 77.75.100 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 133.


77.12.457  Planting food fish or shellfish — Permit authorized by rule.
[1998 c 190 § 73; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 17 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 30; 1955 c 12 § 75.16.020. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 40; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-314. Formerly RCW 75.08.295, 75.16.020.]
Repealed by 2001 c 253 § 62.


77.12.460  Snake river forming boundary with Idaho — Unlawful acts in violation of Idaho or Washington laws or regulations.
[1967 c 62 § 2.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.470  Snake river boundary — Concurrent jurisdiction of Idaho and Washington courts and law enforcement officers.
[2000 c 107 § 222; 1980 c 78 § 63; 1967 c 62 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 77.75.110 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 133.


77.12.480  Snake river boundary — Honoring licenses to take wildlife of either state.
[2000 c 107 § 223; 1980 c 78 § 64; 1967 c 62 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 77.75.120 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 133.


77.12.490  Snake river boundary — Purpose — Restrictions.
[2000 c 107 § 224; 1980 c 78 § 65; 1967 c 62 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 77.75.130 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 133.


77.12.500  Agreements with owners or lessees of real property for use for public hunting or fishing.
[1967 c 45 § 1.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.510  Managed marine mammals — Rules and regulations as to capture, sale, confinement, etc. — Permits.
[1971 ex.s. c 166 § 6.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.520  Publication of informational materials — Costs.
[1980 c 78 § 66; 1979 c 56 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 77.12.185 pursuant to 1980 c 78 § 33, effective July 1, 1981.


77.12.530  Hunting and fishing contests — Field trials for dogs — Rules — Limitation.
[1987 c 506 § 48; 1980 c 78 § 67.]
Recodified as RCW 77.32.525 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 276.


77.12.605  Whidbey Island game farm-Sale of property.
[1999 c 205 § 1.]
Repealed by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 35.


77.12.660  Joint select committee on threatened and endangered species — Report.
[1984 c 239 § 4.]
Repealed by 1990 c 84 § 8.


77.12.680  Migratory waterfowl art committee — Membership — Terms — Vacancies — Chairman — Review of expenditures — Compensation.
[1987 c 506 § 54; 1985 c 243 § 5.]
Repealed by 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 14, effective July 1, 2011.


77.12.700  Hunting of post-mature trophy-quality animals — Washington trophy hunt.
[1987 c 506 § 56.]
Repealed by 1996 c 101 § 13.


77.12.710  Game fish production-Double by year 2000.
[1998 c 245 § 159; 1995 c 399 § 208; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 70; 1990 c 110 § 2.]
Repealed by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 35.


77.12.712  Columbia river recreational salmon and steelhead endorsement program.
[2017 3rd sp.s. c 3 § 4; 2016 c 223 § 1; 2009 c 420 § 2.]
Expired June 30, 2019, pursuant to 2009 c 420 § 7, 2016 c 223 § 7, and 2017 3rd sp.s. c 3 § 1.


77.12.714  Columbia river recreational salmon and steelhead endorsement program account.
[2016 c 223 § 2; 2009 c 420 § 4.]
Expired June 30, 2019, pursuant to 2009 c 420 § 7, 2016 c 223 § 7, and 2017 3rd sp.s. c 3 § 1.


77.12.716  Columbia river salmon and steelhead recreational anglers board.
[2016 c 223 § 3; 2009 c 420 § 5.]
Expired June 30, 2019, pursuant to 2009 c 420 § 7, 2016 c 223 § 7, and 2017 3rd sp.s. c 3 § 1.


77.12.718  Columbia river recreational salmon and steelhead endorsement program-Revenue and expenditures-Review-Report to the legislature.
[2016 c 223 § 4; 2009 c 420 § 6.]
Expired June 30, 2019, pursuant to 2009 c 420 § 7, 2016 c 223 § 7, and 2017 3rd sp.s. c 3 § 1.


77.12.720  Firearms range account — Grant program — Rules.
[1996 c 96 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 443; 1990 c 195 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.25.210 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.


77.12.724  Possession of fish and wildlife — Rules.
[1998 c 190 § 120; 1987 c 506 § 63; 1980 c 78 § 78. Formerly RCW 77.16.095.]
Repealed by 2001 c 253 § 62.


77.12.726  Wildlife conservation reward fund.
[1989 c 11 § 29; 1987 c 506 § 75. Formerly RCW 77.21.080.]
Repealed by 2000 c 150 § 2, effective July 1, 2001.


77.12.730  Firearms range advisory committee.
[1993 sp.s. c 2 § 71; 1990 c 195 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.25.220 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.


77.12.740  Firearms range account — Gifts and grants.
[1990 c 195 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.25.230 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.


77.12.750  Senior environmental corps — Department powers and duties.
[1993 sp.s. c 2 § 72; 1992 c 63 § 13.]
Repealed by 2005 c 136 § 18, effective July 1, 2005.


77.12.770  Hunting big game — Auction or raffle — Procedure.
[1996 c 101 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 77.32.530 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 276.


77.12.780  Private lands — Raffle authorization to hunt big game.
[1996 c 101 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 77.32.535 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 276.


77.12.830  Habitat incentives program — Goal — Requirements of agreement — Application evaluation factors.
[2000 c 107 § 229; 1997 c 425 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 77.55.300 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.


77.12.856  Salmon stamp selection committee — Creation.
[1999 c 342 § 5.]
Repealed by 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 19, effective July 1, 2011.


77.12.875  Prohibited aquatic animal species — Infested state waters.
[2002 c 281 § 5.]
Repealed by 2014 c 202 § 310.


77.12.878  Infested waters — Rapid response plan.
[2002 c 281 § 6.]
Repealed by 2014 c 202 § 310.


77.12.879  Aquatic invasive species prevention account.
[2014 c 202 § 309; 2013 c 307 § 1. Prior: 2011 c 171 § 113; 2011 c 169 § 4; 2009 c 333 § 22; 2007 c 350 § 3; 2005 c 464 § 3.]
Repealed by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 17 § 107.


77.12.882  Aquatic invasive species — Inspection of recreational and commercial watercraft — Rules — Signage.
[2007 c 350 § 4.]
Repealed by 2014 c 202 § 310.


77.12.900  Migratory waterfowl art committee — Termination.
[1988 c 186 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.131.359.]
Repealed by 1994 c 107 § 1.


77.12.901  Migratory waterfowl art committee — Repeal.
[1988 c 186 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.131.360.]
Repealed by 1994 c 107 § 1.


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