Washington Statutes
§ 77.15.520 — Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty.
Washington § 77.15.520
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Wash. Rev. Code § 77.15.520 (2026).
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(1)Except for actions involving shellfish gear punishable under RCW 77.15.522 , a person is guilty of commercial fishing using unlawful gear or methods if the person acts for commercial purposes and takes or fishes for any fish or shellfish using any gear or method in violation of a rule of the commission specifying, regulating, or limiting the gear or method for taking, fishing, or harvesting of such fish or shellfish.
(2)Commercial fishing using unlawful gear or methods is a gross misdemeanor.
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Legislative History
[2010 c 193 s 4;1998 c 190 s 37.]
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§ 77.04.010
Short title.§ 77.04.012
Mandate of department and commission.§ 77.04.013
Findings and intent.§ 77.04.020
Composition of department—Powers and duties.§ 77.04.030
Commission—Appointment.§ 77.04.040
Commission—Qualifications of members.§ 77.04.055
Commission—Duties.§ 77.04.080
Director—Qualifications—Duties—Salary.§ 77.04.120
Director—Research—Reports.§ 77.04.130
Adoption and certification of rules.§ 77.04.145
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