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Chapter 77.16.020 RCW Dispositions

DIVERSION OF WATER


Sections

77.16.010  Hunting and fishing contests — Field trials for dogs — Permit — Rules.
[1998 c 190 § 118; 1987 c 506 § 58; 1980 c 78 § 69; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.010. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 39; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-49.]
Recodified as RCW 77.32.540 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 276.


77.16.020  Canada goose hunting — Season or bag limit restriction.
[2000 c 107 § 259; 1998 c 190 § 119; 1996 c 207 § 3; 1987 c 506 § 59; 1983 c 3 § 196; 1981 c 310 § 3; 1980 c 78 § 70; 1977 c 44 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.020. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 41; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-50.]
Recodified as RCW 77.12.722 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 274.


77.16.030  Possession during closed season or in excess of bag limits.
[1980 c 78 § 71; 1977 c 44 § 2; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.030. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 42; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-51.]
Recodified as RCW 77.12.105 pursuant to 1980 c 78 § 24, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.040  Trafficking in wildlife or articles made from endangered species prohibited — Exception — Common and contract carriers.
[1987 c 506 § 60; 1980 c 78 § 72; 1971 ex.s. c 166 § 4; 1961 c 75 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.040. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 43; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-52.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.050  Spotlighting big game — Prima facie evidence.
[1980 c 78 § 73; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.050. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 44; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-53.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.060  Using nets, unauthorized devices — Returning game fish — Use of landing nets.
[1993 sp.s. c 2 § 73; 1987 c 506 § 61; 1980 c 78 § 74; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.060. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 45; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-54.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.070  Hunting while intoxicated — Penalty.
[1999 c 258 § 12; 1980 c 78 § 75; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.070. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 45a; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-55.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.675 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 275.


77.16.080  Laying out poison, etc., endangering wildlife — Exception.
[1987 c 506 § 62; 1980 c 78 § 76; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.080. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 46; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-56.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.090  Waste of wildlife.
[1980 c 78 § 77; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.090. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 47; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-57.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.095  Possession of fish and wildlife — Rules.
[1998 c 190 § 120; 1987 c 506 § 63; 1980 c 78 § 78.]
Recodified as RCW 77.12.724 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 274.


77.16.100  Use of dogs — Public nuisance, when.
[1980 c 78 § 79; 1977 ex.s. c 275 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.100. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 48; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-58.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.110  Weapons, traps, and dogs on game reserves.
[1987 c 506 § 64; 1980 c 78 § 80; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.110. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 50; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-59.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.120  Taking of protected wildlife — Destruction of nests or eggs.
[1980 c 78 § 81; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.120. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 51; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-60.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.130  Resisting or obstructing officers.
[1987 c 506 § 65; 1980 c 78 § 82; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.130. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 52; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-61.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.135  Assault on wildlife agent or other law enforcement — Revoke licenses and privileges.
[1998 c 190 § 67; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 43 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 74; 1991 c 211 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.710 pursuant to 1998 c 190 § 125.


77.16.140  Giving misinformation as to bountied predator.
[1955 c 36 § 77.16.140. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 53; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-62.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.150  Releasing wildlife — Planting aquatic plants, seeds.
[1987 c 506 § 66; 1980 c 78 § 83; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.150. Prior: 1951 c 126 § 1; 1947 c 275 § 54; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-63.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.155  Importation of domesticated game fish.
[1955 c 36 § 77.16.155. Prior: 1951 c 126 § 2.]
Repealed by 1957 c 241 § 1.


77.16.157  Penalty for violations.
[1955 c 36 § 77.16.157. Prior: 1951 c 126 § 3.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.158  Importation, possession, sale, exchange, etc., of deleterious exotic species of fish or wildlife — Penalty.
[1971 ex.s. c 166 § 3.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.160  Damaging or interfering with fish ladders, guards, screens, etc.
[1980 c 78 § 84; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.160. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 55; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-64.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.170  Removal of trap — Identification of traps — Disclosure of identities.
[1998 c 190 § 121; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 75; 1988 c 36 § 51; 1987 c 372 § 1; 1980 c 78 § 85; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.170. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 56; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-65.]
Recodified as RCW 77.32.545 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 276.


77.16.180  Damaging signs.
[1987 c 506 § 67; 1980 c 78 § 86; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.180. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 57; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-66.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.190  Unlawful posting of land.
[1980 c 78 § 87; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.190. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 58; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-67.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.200  Private publication of game laws.
[1955 c 36 § 77.16.200. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 59; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-68.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.210  Fishways to be provided and maintained.
[1980 c 78 § 88; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.210. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 60; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-69.]
Repealed by 2000 c 107 § 273.


77.16.220  Diversion of water — Screen, bypass required.
[2001 c 253 § 48; 1998 c 190 § 122; 1980 c 78 § 89; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.220. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 61; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-70.]
Recodified as RCW 77.55.320 pursuant to 2001 c 253 § 61.


77.16.221  Director may modify, etc., inadequate fishways and protective devices.
[1980 c 78 § 90; 1963 c 152 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 77.12.425 pursuant to 1980 c 78 § 68, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.230  Game doing damage may be taken at any time — Limitations.
[1980 c 78 § 91; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.230. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 2; 1947 c 275 § 62; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-71.]
Recodified as RCW 77.12.265 pursuant to 1980 c 78 § 44, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.240  General penalty — Jurisdiction of courts.
[1980 c 78 § 92; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.240. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 63; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-72.]
Recodified as RCW 77.21.010 pursuant to 1980 c 78 § 97, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.250  Loaded firearms in vehicles.
[1989 c 297 § 5; 1980 c 78 § 93; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.250. Prior: 1947 c 126 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2545-1.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.260  Shooting firearm from public highway.
[1980 c 78 § 94; 1955 c 85 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.260. Prior: 1947 c 126 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2545-2.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.270  Enforcement.
[1955 c 36 § 77.16.270. Prior: 1947 c 126 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2545-3.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.280  Penalty.
[1955 c 36 § 77.16.280. Prior: 1947 c 126 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2545-4.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.290  Law enforcement officers, exemption.
[1994 sp.s. c 7 § 444; 1980 c 78 § 95; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.290. Prior: 1947 c 126 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2545-5.]
Repealed by 2000 c 107 § 273.


77.16.300  Venue of prosecution.
[1955 c 36 § 77.16.300. Prior: 1947 c 126 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 2545-6.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.


77.16.310  Unlawful purchase or possession of license, permit, tag, stamp, or punch card.
[1981 c 310 § 4; 1980 c 78 § 125; 1979 ex.s. c 127 § 1. Formerly RCW 77.32.300.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.320  Albino animals — Penalties for taking, dealing.
[1987 c 506 § 68; 1981 c 310 § 5; 1980 c 44 § 1.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.330  Hunting migratory waterfowl without stamp.
[1987 c 506 § 104; 1985 c 243 § 3.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


77.16.340  Obstructing the taking of fish or wildlife — Penalty — Defenses.
[1988 c 265 § 1.]
Repealed by 2000 c 107 § 273.


77.16.350  Obstructing the taking of fish or wildlife — Civil action.
[1988 c 265 § 2.]
Repealed by 2000 c 107 § 273.


77.16.360  Unlawful practices — Black bear baiting — Exceptions — Illegal hunting — Use of dogs — Exceptions — Penalties.
[2000 c 248 § 1; 2000 c 107 § 260; 1997 c 1 § 1 (Initiative Measure No. 655, approved November 5, 1996).]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.245 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 275.


77.16.610  Wildlife check stations — Violations.
[1982 c 155 § 3.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.


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