Chapter 77.15 RCW

FISH AND WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT CODE

Sections

HTMLPDF 77.15.005FindingIntent.
HTMLPDF 77.15.010Exemption for department actions.
HTMLPDF 77.15.020Authority to define violation of rule as infractionAgreement to enforce certain civil infractions.
HTMLPDF 77.15.030Individual animal unlawfully takenSeparate offense.
HTMLPDF 77.15.040Jurisdiction.
HTMLPDF 77.15.050"Conviction" defined.
HTMLPDF 77.15.060Reference to chapters 7.84 and 9A.20 RCW.
HTMLPDF 77.15.065Authority of attorney general if prosecuting attorney defaults.
HTMLPDF 77.15.070Civil forfeiture of property used for violation of chapter.
HTMLPDF 77.15.075Enforcement authority of fish and wildlife officersVolunteer chaplain.
HTMLPDF 77.15.077Fish and wildlife officersPrivate law enforcement off-duty employmentGuidelines.
HTMLPDF 77.15.080Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officersInspection authority.
HTMLPDF 77.15.085Seizure without warrant.
HTMLPDF 77.15.090Search, arrest warrantIssuanceExecution.
HTMLPDF 77.15.092Arrest without warrant.
HTMLPDF 77.15.094Search without warrantSeizure of evidence, propertyLimitation.
HTMLPDF 77.15.096Inspection without warrantCommercial fish and wildlife entitiesLimitations.
HTMLPDF 77.15.098Willful misconduct/gross negligenceCivil liability.
HTMLPDF 77.15.100Seized fish, shellfish, wildlife, and covered animal species part or productForfeitureSaleDisposition of sale.
HTMLPDF 77.15.110Acting for commercial purposesWhenProof.
HTMLPDF 77.15.120Endangered fish or wildlifeUnlawful takingPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.130Protected fish or wildlifeUnauthorized takingPenaltyCriminal wildlife penalty assessment.
HTMLPDF 77.15.135Unlawful sale, purchase, trade, barter, or distribution of covered animal species part or productPenaltyReport to the legislatureAdoption of rules.
HTMLPDF 77.15.150Poison or explosivesUnlawful usePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.160InfractionsPenalties.
HTMLPDF 77.15.170Waste of fish and wildlifePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.180Unlawful interference with fishing or hunting gearPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.190Unlawful trappingPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.191Revocation of trapper's licensePlacement of unauthorized traps.
HTMLPDF 77.15.192Definitions.
HTMLPDF 77.15.194Unlawful trapsPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.196Unlawful poisonPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.198Violation of RCW 77.15.194 or 77.15.196Penalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.210Obstructing the taking of fish, shellfish, or wildlifePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.212Damages due to violation of RCW 77.15.210Civil action.
HTMLPDF 77.15.230Department lands or facilitiesUnlawful usePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.240Unlawful use of dogsPenaltyAuthority to take or destroy a dogCertain hazing activities permitted.
HTMLPDF 77.15.245Unlawful practicesBlack bear baitingExceptionsIllegal huntingUse of dogsExceptionsPenalties.
HTMLPDF 77.15.250Unlawful release or possession of fish, shellfish, or wildlifePenaltyUnlawful release of deleterious exotic wildlifePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.260Unlawful trafficking in fish, shellfish, or wildlifePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.265Unlawful possession of fish, shellfish, or wildlife knowingly taken in violation of another state's or country's lawsPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.270Providing false informationPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.280Reporting of fish or wildlife harvestRules violationPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.290Unlawful transportation of fish or wildlifePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.300Unlawful hydraulic project activitiesPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.310Unlawful failure to use or maintain approved fish guard on water diversion devicePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.320Unlawful failure to provide, maintain, or operate fishway for dam or other obstructionPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.340Unlawful operation of a game farmPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.350Inspection and disease control of aquatic farmsRules violationPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.360Unlawful interfering in department operationsPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.370Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degreePenaltyCriminal wildlife penalty assessment.
HTMLPDF 77.15.380Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degreePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.382Unlawful use of shellfish gear for personal use purposesPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.390SeaweedUnlawful takingPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.395Hunter safetyVisible clothing requirementPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.400Unlawful hunting of wild birdsViolation of a rule requiring nontoxic shotPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.410Unlawful hunting of big gamePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.420Illegally taken or possessed wildlifeCriminal wildlife penalty assessed.
HTMLPDF 77.15.425Fish and wildlife enforcement reward account.
HTMLPDF 77.15.430Unlawful hunting of wild animalsPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.435Unlawful hunting on, retrieving hunted wildlife from, or collecting wildlife parts from the property of anotherDefensePenaltyForfeiture and disposition of wildlife.
HTMLPDF 77.15.440Weapons, traps, or dogs on game reservesUnlawful usePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.450Spotlighting big gamePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.460Loaded rifle or shotgun in vehicleUnlawful use or possessionUnlawful use of a loaded firearmPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.470Wildlife check stations or field inspectionsUnlawful avoidancePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.480Certain devices declared public nuisances.
HTMLPDF 77.15.500Commercial fishing without a licensePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.510Acting as a game fish guide, food fish guide, or chartering without a licensePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.520Commercial fishingUnlawful gear or methodsPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.522Unlawful use of shellfish gear for commercial purposesPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.530Unlawful use of a nondesignated vesselPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.540Unlawful use of a commercial fishery licensePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.550Violation of commercial fishing area or timePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.552Qualifying commercial fishing violations.
HTMLPDF 77.15.554License suspension review committee.
HTMLPDF 77.15.565Wholesale fish buyer a limited fish sellerAccounting of commercial harvestPenalties.
HTMLPDF 77.15.568Secondary commercial fish receiver's failure to account for commercial harvestPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.570Participation of non-Indians in Indian fishery forbiddenExceptions, definitions, penalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.580Unlawful use of net to take fishPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.590Commercial fishing vesselUnlawful use for recreational or charter fishingPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.600Engaging in commercial wildlife activity without a licensePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.610Unlawful use of a commercial wildlife licensePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.620Engaging in fish dealing activity without a licensePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.630Unlawful fish and shellfish catch accountingPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.640Unlawful wholesale fish buying and dealingPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.650Unlawful purchase or use of a licensePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.660Unlawful use of scientific permitPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.670Suspension of department privilegesViolationPenaltyViolations of child support-based suspensions.
HTMLPDF 77.15.675Hunting while intoxicatedPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.680Department authority to suspend privilegesForm and procedure.
HTMLPDF 77.15.690Department authority to revoke licenses.
HTMLPDF 77.15.700Grounds for department revocation and suspension of recreational licenseAppeal.
HTMLPDF 77.15.710Conviction for assaultRevocation of licenses and suspension of privileges.
HTMLPDF 77.15.720Discharge of firearm, bow, or crossbow while huntingIn a manner that injures a person or that kills or causes substantial bodily harm to livestockSuspension of hunting privilegesAppeal.
HTMLPDF 77.15.730Wildlife violator compact citations and convictions.
HTMLPDF 77.15.732Citations from wildlife violator compact party stateFailure to comply.
HTMLPDF 77.15.740Protection of southern resident orca whalesUnlawful activitiesPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.750Unlawful use of a department permitPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.760Suspension of a master hunter permitAppeal hearing.
HTMLPDF 77.15.770Unlawful trade in shark finsPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.780Disposition of judicially forfeited seized property.
HTMLPDF 77.15.790Negligently feeding, attempting to feed, or attracting large wild carnivores to land or a buildingInfraction.
HTMLPDF 77.15.792Intentionally feeding or attempting to feed large wild carnivores or intentionally attracting large wild carnivores to land or a buildingPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.800Engaging in wildlife rehabilitation without a permitPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.803Inspection of aquatic conveyance.
HTMLPDF 77.15.805Violation of an invasive species lawWarrant.
HTMLPDF 77.15.807Invasive species in or on water body or propertyWarrant.
HTMLPDF 77.15.809Unlawful use of invasive species in the second degreePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.811Unlawful use of invasive species in the first degreePenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.813Unlawfully engaging in fishing guide activityPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.815Unlawfully engaging in commercial whale watchingPenalty.
HTMLPDF 77.15.900Short title.