77.120.005 – Findings.
RCW 77.120.005 Findings. The legislature finds that some nonindigenous species have the potential to cause economic and environmental damage to the state and that current efforts to stop the introduction of nonindigenous species from shipping vessels do not adequately reduce the risk of new introductions into Washington waters. The legislature recognizes the international ramifications and […]
77.120.010 – Definitions.
RCW 77.120.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Ballast tank” means any tank or hold on a vessel used for carrying ballast water, whether or not the tank or hold was designed for that purpose. (2) “Ballast water” means any water and matter taken […]
77.120.020 – Application of chapter.
RCW 77.120.020 Application of chapter. (1) This chapter applies to all vessels transiting into the waters of the state from a voyage, except: (a) A vessel of the United States department of defense or United States coast guard subject to the requirements of section 1103 of the national invasive species act of 1996, or any […]
77.120.030 – Authorized ballast water discharge—Adoption of standards by rule.
RCW 77.120.030 Authorized ballast water discharge—Adoption of standards by rule. (1) The owner or operator in charge of any vessel covered by this chapter is required to ensure that the vessel under their ownership or control does not discharge ballast water into the waters of the state except as authorized by this section. (2) Discharge […]
77.110.030 – Management of natural resources—State policy.
RCW 77.110.030 Management of natural resources—State policy. The people of the state of Washington declare that conservation, enhancement, and proper utilization of the state’s natural resources, including but not limited to lands, waters, timber, fish, and game are responsibilities of the state of Washington and shall remain within the express domain of the state of […]
77.110.040 – Declaration—Denial of rights based on race, sex, origin, or cultural heritage.
RCW 77.110.040 Declaration—Denial of rights based on race, sex, origin, or cultural heritage. The people of the state of Washington declare that under the Indians Citizens Act of 1924, all Indians became citizens of the United States and subject to the Constitution and laws of the United States and state in which they reside. The […]
77.110.900 – Transmittal of act to president and congress—1985 c 1.
RCW 77.110.900 Transmittal of act to president and congress—1985 c 1. The secretary of state shall transmit copies of this act to the president of the United States senate, the speaker of the United States house of representatives, and each member of congress. [ 1985 c 1 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 456, approved November […]
77.115.010 – Disease inspection and control for aquatic farmers—Development of program—Elements—Rules—Violations.
RCW 77.115.010 Disease inspection and control for aquatic farmers—Development of program—Elements—Rules—Violations. (1) The director of agriculture and the director shall jointly develop a program of disease inspection and control for aquatic farmers as defined in RCW 15.85.020. The program shall be administered by the department under rules established under this section. The purpose of the […]
77.115.030 – Consultation required—Agreements for diagnostic field services authorized—Roster of biologists.
RCW 77.115.030 Consultation required—Agreements for diagnostic field services authorized—Roster of biologists. (1) The director shall consult regarding the disease inspection and control program established under RCW 77.115.010 with federal agencies and Indian tribes to assure protection of state, federal, and tribal aquatic resources and to protect private sector cultured aquatic products from disease that could […]
77.105.150 – Recreational fisheries enhancement account.
RCW 77.105.150 Recreational fisheries enhancement account. The recreational fisheries enhancement account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from RCW 77.105.140 shall be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for recreational fisheries enhancement programs identified in this chapter. […]