RCW 43.300.005 Purpose. Perpetuation of fish and wildlife in Washington requires clear, efficient, streamlined, scientific, management from a single state fish and wildlife agency. Such a consolidation will focus existing funds for the greatest protection of species and stocks. It will bring combined resources to bear on securing, managing, and enhancing habitats. It will simplify […]
RCW 43.300.010 Department created—Transfer of powers, duties, and functions. There is hereby created a department of state government to be known as the department of fish and wildlife. The department shall be vested with all powers and duties transferred to it under this chapter and such other powers and duties as may be authorized by […]
RCW 43.300.020 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) “Department” means the department of fish and wildlife. (2) “Director” means the director of fish and wildlife. (3) “Commission” means the fish and wildlife commission. [ 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 3.]
RCW 43.300.040 Director’s duties. In addition to other powers and duties granted or transferred to the director, the commission may delegate to the director any of the powers and duties vested in the commission. [ 1996 c 267 § 33; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 5.] NOTES: Intent—Effective date—1996 c 267: See notes following RCW […]
RCW 43.300.050 Exempt positions. The director shall appoint such deputy directors, assistant directors, and up to seven special assistants as may be needed to administer the department. These employees are exempt from the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW. [ 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 6.]
RCW 43.300.060 Enforcement in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110. Enforcement action taken after July 23, 1995, by the director or the department shall be in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110. [ 1995 c 403 § 627.] NOTES: Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
RCW 43.300.070 Exchange of tidelands with private or public landowners. (1) The department of fish and wildlife may exchange the tidelands and shorelands it manages with private or public landowners if the exchange is in the public interest. (2) As used in this section, an exchange of tidelands and shorelands is in the public interest […]
RCW 43.300.080 Cost-reimbursement agreements. (1) The department may enter into a written cost-reimbursement agreement with a permit applicant or project proponent to recover from the applicant or proponent the reasonable costs incurred by the department in carrying out the requirements of this chapter, as well as the requirements of other relevant laws, as they relate […]
RCW 43.300.090 Notification requirements. Actions under this chapter are subject to the notification requirements of RCW 43.17.400. [ 2007 c 62 § 6.] NOTES: Finding—Intent—Severability—2007 c 62: See notes following RCW 43.17.400.
RCW 43.300.900 Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 2 §§ 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79. Sections 1 through 6, 8 through 59, and 61 through 79, chapter 2, Laws of 1993 sp. sess. shall take effect March 1, 1994. [ 1994 c 6 § 4; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 102.]
