RCW 77.125.010 Accidental Atlantic salmon release—Prevention measures. Marine aquaculture net pen facilities in Washington state have accidentally released Atlantic salmon into Puget Sound. It is necessary to minimize escapes through the implementation of statewide prevention measures. [ 2001 c 86 § 1.]
RCW 77.125.020 Marine aquatic farming location—Defined. For the purposes of this chapter, “marine aquatic farming location” means a complete complex that may be composed of various marine enclosures, net pens, or other rearing vessels, food handling facilities, or other facilities related to the rearing of Atlantic salmon or other finfish in marine waters. A marine […]
RCW 77.125.030 Development of proposed rules—Elements. (1) The director, in cooperation with the marine finfish aquatic farmers, shall develop proposed rules for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of marine finfish aquaculture programs. In developing such proposed rules, the director must use a negotiated rule-making process pursuant to RCW 34.05.310. The proposed rules shall include the […]
RCW 77.125.040 Rules adoption. Rules to implement this chapter shall be adopted no sooner than thirty days following the end of the 2002 regular legislative session. [ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 36; 2001 c 86 § 4.]
RCW 77.125.050 Activities associated with the use of marine net pens for nonnative marine finfish aquaculture. (1) The department may authorize or permit activities associated with the use of marine net pens for nonnative marine finfish aquaculture only if these activities are performed under a lease of state-owned aquatic lands in effect on June 7, […]
RCW 77.125.060 Facility operator must hire marine engineering firm to conduct inspections. (1) For marine finfish aquaculture, the facility operator must hire, at their own expense, a marine engineering firm approved by the department to conduct inspections. Inspections must occur approximately every two years, when net pens are fallow, and must include topside and mooring […]