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ESHB 1114 - S AMD TO S COMM AMD (S2770.1) 419
By Senator Benton
On page 2, line 23, after "include the" strike "recommendation" and insert "notification of the requirement"
On page 2, line 24 after "season" strike all material through "recreating" on line 27 and insert "must wear hiker orange clothing"
On page 2, after line 27, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. A new section is added to chapter 77.15 RCW to read as follows:
(1) An individual recreating on public land where hunting is allowed must wear hiker orange clothing during any department authorized big game hunting season applicable to the land in question.
(2) "Hiker orange clothing" means a minimum of four hundred square inches of fluorescent orange exterior clothing worn above the waist and visible from all sides.
(3) A violation of this section is an infraction punishable under RCW 77.15.160.
Sec. 5. RCW 77.15.160 and 2000 c 107 s 237 are each amended to read as follows:
A person is guilty of an infraction, which shall be cited and punished as provided under chapter 7.84 RCW, if the person:
(1) Fails to immediately record a catch of fish or
shellfish on a catch record card required by RCW 77.32.430, or required by rule
of the commission under this title; ((or))
(2) Fishes for personal use using barbed hooks in
violation of any rule; ((or))
(3) Fails to properly wear hiker orange clothing in
violation of section 4 of this act; or
(4) Violates any other rule of the commission or director that is
designated by rule as an infraction."
ESHB 1114 - S AMD TO S COMM AMD (S2770.1) 419
By Senator Benton
On page 3, line 1 of the title amendment after "77.32.010" insert ", 77.15.160,"
On page 3, line 2 of the title amendment, after "77.15.160;" strike the remainder of the title amendment and insert "adding a new section to chapter 77.12 RCW and 77.15.RCW; and prescribing penalties."
EFFECT: Requires recreationalists to wear hiker orange clothing. A violation is a civil infraction.
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