77.12.870 - Derelict fishing gear and shellfish pots database. - Washington Statutes

Derelict fishing gear and shellfish pots database.

(1) The department, in partnership with the Northwest straits commission, the department of natural resources, and other interested parties, must create and ensure the maintenance of a database of known derelict fishing gear and shellfish pots, including the type of gear and its location.

     (2) A person who loses or abandons commercial fishing gear or shellfish pots within the waters of the state is encouraged to report the location of the loss and the type of gear lost to the department within forty-eight hours of the loss.

[2010 c 193 § 8; 2009 c 333 § 21; 2002 c 20 § 3.]

Notes: Finding -- Purpose -- 2002 c 20: See note following RCW 77.12.865.