(1) The director designates an emerging commercial fishery in the Lower Columbia River. The director has determined a need to limit the number of participants in this fishery.

(2) It is unlawful to fish for, possess, or deliver salmon taken for this fishery unless the fisher possesses a valid emerging commercial fishery license and experimental fishery permit. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.500 Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.