77.15.540 - Unlawful use of a commercial fishery license -- Penalty. - Washington Statutes

Unlawful use of a commercial fishery license — Penalty.

(1) A person who holds a fishery license required by chapter 77.65 RCW, or who holds an operator's license and is designated as an alternate operator on a fishery license required by chapter 77.65 RCW, is guilty of unlawful use of a commercial fishery license if the person:

     (a) Does not have the commercial fishery license or operator's license in possession during fishing or delivery; or

     (b) Violates any rule of the department regarding the use, possession, display, or presentation of the person's license, decals, or vessel numbers.

     (2) Unlawful use of a commercial fishery license is a misdemeanor.

[2000 c 107 § 250; 1998 c 190 § 39.]