Washington Statutes
§ 77.70.400 — Coastal Dungeness crab resource plan.
Washington § 77.70.400
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Wash. Rev. Code § 77.70.400 (2026).
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The department, with input from Dungeness crab — coastal fishery licensees and processors, shall prepare a resource plan to achieve even-flow harvesting and long-term stability of the coastal Dungeness crab resource. The plan may include pot limits, further reduction in the number of vessels, individual quotas, trip limits, area quotas, or other measures as determined by the department. The provisions of such a resource plan that are designed to effect a gear reduction or effort reduction based upon historical landing criteria are subject to the provisions of RCW 77.70.390 with respect to the consideration of extenuating circumstances.
Finding — Severability — 1994 c 260: See notes following RCW 77.70.280 .
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§ 77.70.390
Washington § 77.70.390
§ 77.70.280
Washington § 77.70.280
Legislative History
[2001 c 228 s 1;1998 c 245 s 154;1994 c 260 s 20. Formerly RCW75.30.480.]
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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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