RCW 77.36.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Claim” means an application to the department for compensation under this chapter. (2) “Commercial crop” means a horticultural or agricultural product, including the growing or harvested product. For the purposes of this chapter all parts of […]
RCW 77.36.030 Trapping or killing wildlife threatening human safety or causing property damage—Limitations and conditions—Rules. (1) Subject to limitations and conditions established by the commission, the owner, the owner’s immediate family member, the owner’s documented employee, or a tenant of real property may trap, consistent with RCW 77.15.194, or kill wildlife that is threatening human […]
RCW 77.36.070 Limit on total claims from the fish, wildlife, and conservation account per fiscal year. The department may pay no more than one hundred twenty thousand dollars per fiscal year from the fish, wildlife, and conservation account created in RCW 77.12.170(3) for claims and assessment costs for damage to commercial crops caused by wild […]
RCW 77.36.080 Limit on total claims from general fund per fiscal year—Emergency exceptions. (1) Unless the legislature declares an emergency under this section, the department may pay no more than thirty thousand dollars per fiscal year from the general fund for claims and assessment costs for damage to commercial crops caused by wild deer or […]
RCW 77.36.100 Payment of claims for damage to commercial crops or livestock—Noncash compensation—Offer of materials or services to offset or prevent wildlife interactions—Appeal of decisions—Adoption of rules. (1)(a) Except as limited by RCW 77.36.070, 77.36.080, 77.36.170, and 77.36.180, the department shall offer to distribute money appropriated to pay claims to the owner of commercial crops […]
RCW 77.36.110 Eligibility for compensation under this chapter—Adoption of rules. (1) No owner may receive compensation for wildlife interactions under this chapter unless the owner has, as determined by the department, first: (a) Utilized applicable legal and practicable self-help preventive measures available to prevent the damage, including the use of nonlethal methods and department-provided materials […]
RCW 77.36.120 Department’s duties. The department shall establish: (1) The form of affidavits or proof required to accompany all claims under this chapter; (2) The process, time, and methods used to identify and assess damage, including the anticipated timeline for the initiation and conclusion of department action; (3) How claims will be prioritized when available […]
RCW 77.36.130 Limit on cash compensation—Burden of proof. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section and as limited by RCW 77.36.100, 77.36.070, 77.36.080, 77.36.170, and 77.36.180, the cash compensation portion of each claim by the department under this chapter is limited to the lesser of: (a) The value of the damage to the property […]
RCW 77.36.140 Chapter represents exclusive remedy. This chapter represents the exclusive remedy against the state for damage caused by wildlife interactions. [ 2009 c 333 § 62.] NOTES: Effective date—Application—2009 c 333 §§ 53-66: See notes following RCW 77.36.010.
RCW 77.36.160 Request for relocating beaver. (1) Whenever the department receives a request for relocating beaver, the department must inform the requesting party of locations, if available, of surplus beaver available for capture and relocation. The department may identify nuisance beaver or areas with thriving beaver populations as a source population for capturing and relocating […]
RCW 77.36.170 Limit on amount paid for injury or loss of livestock caused by wolves—Exceptions. (1) The department may pay no more than fifty thousand dollars per fiscal year from the limited fish and wildlife account created in RCW 77.12.170(1) for claims and assessment costs for injury or loss of livestock caused by wolves submitted […]
RCW 77.36.180 Wolf-livestock conflict account. (1) The wolf-livestock conflict account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Any transfers under RCW 77.36.170 must be deposited in the account. The department may also deposit into the account any grants, gifts, or donations to the state for the purposes of providing compensation for injury or […]
RCW 77.36.200 Wolf-livestock conflict—Staff resources in Ferry and Stevens counties. The department shall maintain sufficient staff resources in Ferry and Stevens counties for response to wolf-livestock conflict on an ongoing basis and for coordination with livestock producers on the continued implementation of proactive nonlethal deterrents. [ 2019 c 450 § 3.] NOTES: Intent—Finding—2019 c 450: […]
