1850-S AMH .... H2656.2
SHB 1850 - H AMD 441 FAILED 4-12-91
By Representative Fuhrman
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The department of wildlife is facing serious budget shortfalls in the 1991-93 biennium ending June 30, 1993. The legislature finds that once again, hunters and fishers are willing to support an increase in the license fees for hunting and fishing related licenses in order to ensure adequate funding for the operations of the department, but only if the other necessary revenues also needed are provided."
"Sec. 2. RCW 77.32.101 and 1985 c 464 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
(1)
A hunting and fishing license allows a resident holder to hunt and fish
throughout the state. The fee for this license is ((twenty-four)) thirty
dollars.
(2)
A hunting license allows the holder to hunt throughout the state. The fee for
this license is ((twelve)) fifteen dollars for residents and one
hundred ((twenty-five)) eighty-seven dollars and fifty cents
for nonresidents.
(3)
A fishing license allows the holder to fish throughout the state. The fee for
this license is ((fourteen)) seventeen dollars and fifty cents
for residents fifteen years of age or older and under seventy years of age,
three dollars for residents seventy years of age or older, and ((forty))
sixty dollars for nonresidents."
"Sec. 3. RCW 77.32.161 and 1985 c 464 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:
A
nonresident or resident may obtain a temporary fishing license, which allows
the holder to fish throughout the state for three consecutive days. The fee
for this license is ((seven)) ten dollars for residents and ((fourteen))
twenty dollars for nonresidents. The resident temporary fishing license
is not valid for an eight consecutive day period beginning on the opening day
of the lowland lake fishing season."
"Sec. 4. RCW 77.32.191 and 1987 c 372 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:
A
state trapping license allows the holder to trap fur-bearing animals throughout
the state; however, a trapper may not place traps on private property without
permission of the owner, lessee, or tenant where the land is improved and
apparently used, or where the land is fenced or enclosed in a manner designed
to exclude intruders or to indicate a property boundary line, or where notice
is given by posting in a conspicuous manner. A state trapping license is void
on April 1st following the date of issuance. The fee for this license is ((thirty))
thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents for residents sixteen years
of age or older, ((twelve)) fifteen dollars for residents under
sixteen years of age, and ((one)) two hundred ((fifty)) twenty-five
dollars for nonresidents."
"Sec. 5. RCW 77.32.211 and 1987 c 506 s 83 are each amended to read as follows:
(1)
A taxidermy license allows the holder to practice taxidermy for profit. The
fee for this license is one hundred ((fifty)) eighty-seven
dollars and fifty cents.
(2)
A fur dealer's license allows the holder to purchase, receive, or resell raw
furs for profit. The fee for this license is one hundred ((fifty)) eighty-seven
dollars and fifty cents.
(3)
((A fishing guide license allows the holder to offer or perform the services
of a professional guide in the taking of game fish. The fee for this license
is one hundred fifty dollars for a resident and five hundred dollars for a
nonresident.
(4))) A
game farm license allows the holder to operate a game farm to acquire, breed,
grow, keep, and sell wildlife under conditions prescribed by the rules adopted
pursuant to this title. The fee for this license is ((sixty)) seventy-five
dollars for the first year and ((forty)) fifty dollars for each
following year.
(((5)))
(4) A game fish stocking permit allows the holder to release game fish
into the waters of the state as prescribed by rule of the commission. The fee
for this permit is ((twenty)) twenty-five dollars.
(((6)))
(5) A hunting, fishing, or field trial permit allows the holder to
promote, conduct, hold, or sponsor a hunting, fishing, or field trial contest
in accordance with rules of the commission. The fee for this permit is ((twenty))
twenty-five dollars.
(((7)))
(6) An anadromous game fish buyer's license allows the holder to
purchase or sell steelhead trout and other anadromous game fish harvested by
Indian fishermen lawfully exercising fishing rights reserved by federal
statute, treaty, or executive order, under conditions prescribed by rule of the
director. The fee for this license is one hundred ((fifty)) eighty-seven
dollars and fifty cents."
"Sec. 6. RCW 77.32.230 and 1988 c 176 s 914 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) A person sixty-five years of age or older who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed forces having a service-connected disability and who has been a resident for five years may receive upon application a state hunting and fishing license free of charge.
(2)
((A person seventy years of age or older who has been a resident for ten
years may receive, upon application, a fishing license free of charge.
(3))) A
blind person, or a person with a developmental disability as defined in RCW
71A.10.020 with documentation of the disability from the department of social
and health services, or a physically handicapped person confined to a
wheelchair may receive upon application a fishing license free of charge.
(((4)))
(3) A blind person or a physically handicapped person confined to a
wheelchair who has been issued a card for a permanent disability under RCW
46.16.381 may use that card in place of a fishing license unless tags, permits,
stamps, or punchcards are required by this chapter.
(((5)))
(4) A fishing license is not required for persons under the age of
fifteen.
(((6)))
(5) Tags, permits, stamps, and punchcards required by this chapter shall
be purchased separately by persons receiving a free or reduced-fee
license."
"Sec. 7. RCW 77.32.240 and 1981 c 310 s 28 are each amended to read as follows:
A
scientific permit allows the holder to collect for research or display wildlife
or their nests and eggs as required in RCW 77.32.010 under conditions
prescribed by the director. Before a permit is issued, the applicant shall
demonstrate to the director their qualifications and establish the need for the
permit. The director may require a bond of up to ((one)) ten
thousand dollars to insure compliance with the permit. Permits are valid for
the time specified, unless sooner revoked.
Holders of permits may exchange specimens with the approval of the director.
A
permit holder who violates this section, or the conditions prescribed by the
director, or engages in practices by commission or omission that are cruel or
result in cruelty to animals, shall forfeit the permit and bond and shall
not receive a similar permit for ((one)) five years. A
second violation shall result in permanent ineligibility to hold a scientific
permit. The fee for a scientific permit is ((ten)) one hundred
dollars."
"Sec. 8. RCW 77.32.256 and 1987 c 506 s 86 are each amended to read as follows:
The
director shall by rule establish the conditions for issuance of duplicate
licenses, permits, tags, stamps, and punchcards required by this chapter. The
fee for a duplicate provided under this section is ((eight)) ten
dollars."
"Sec. 9. RCW 77.32.340 and 1990 c 84 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:
Fees for transport tags shall be as follows:
(1)
The fee for a resident deer tag is ((fifteen)) eighteen dollars and
seventy-five cents. The fee for a nonresident deer tag is ((fifty))
seventy-five dollars.
(2)
The fee for a resident elk tag is ((twenty)) twenty-five
dollars. The fee for a nonresident elk tag is one hundred fifty
dollars.
(3)
The fee for a resident bear tag is ((fifteen)) eighteen dollars and
seventy-five cents. The fee for a nonresident bear tag is one hundred ((fifty))
eighty-seven dollars and fifty cents.
(4)
The fee for a resident cougar tag is ((twenty)) twenty-five
dollars. The fee for a nonresident cougar tag is ((three)) four
hundred fifty dollars.
(5)
The fee for a mountain goat tag is ((fifty)) sixty-two dollars and
fifty cents for residents and ((one)) two hundred ((fifty))
twenty-five dollars for nonresidents. The fee shall be paid at the time
of application. Applicants who are not selected for a mountain goat special
season permit shall receive a refund of this fee, less five dollars.
(6)
The fee for a sheep tag is ((seventy-five)) ninety-three dollars and
seventy-five cents for residents and ((three)) four hundred fifty
dollars for nonresidents and shall be paid at the time of application.
Applicants who are not selected for a sheep special season permit shall receive
a refund of this fee, less five dollars.
(7)
The fee for a moose tag is one hundred ((fifty)) eighty-seven
dollars and fifty cents for residents and ((three)) four
hundred fifty dollars for nonresidents and shall be paid at the time of
application. Applicants who are not selected for a moose special season permit
shall receive a refund of this fee, less five dollars.
(8)
The fee for a wild turkey tag is ((fifteen)) eighteen dollars and
seventy-five cents for residents and seventy-five dollars for nonresidents."
"Sec. 10. RCW 77.32.350 and 1990 c 84 s 6 are each amended to read as follows:
In addition to a basic hunting license, a supplemental license, permit, or stamp is required to hunt for quail, partridge, pheasant, or migratory waterfowl, to hunt with a raptor, or to hunt wild animals with a dog.
(1) A hound permit is required to hunt wild animals, except rabbits and hares, with a dog. The fee for this permit is ten dollars.
(2)
An eastern Washington upland game bird permit is required to hunt for quail,
partridge, and pheasant in eastern Washington. The fee for this permit is ((eight))
ten dollars.
(3)
A western Washington upland game bird permit is required to hunt for quail,
partridge, and pheasant in western Washington. The fee for this permit is ((fifteen))
thirty dollars.
(4) A falconry license is required to possess or hunt with a raptor, including seasons established exclusively for hunting in that manner. The fee for this license is thirty dollars.
(5) A migratory waterfowl stamp affixed to a basic hunting license is required for all persons sixteen years of age or older to hunt migratory waterfowl. The fee for the stamp is five dollars.
(6) The migratory waterfowl stamp shall be validated by the signature of the licensee written across the face of the stamp.
(7) The migratory waterfowl stamps required by this section expire on March 31st following the date of issuance.
(8) Funds raised by sale of the permits, licenses, and stamps required by this section shall be used solely for the benefit of the species hunted by the persons purchasing the permits, licenses, and stamps."
"Sec. 11. RCW 77.32.360 and 1990 c 84 s 7 are each amended to read as follows:
(1)
A steelhead catch record card is required to fish for steelhead trout. The fee
for this catch record card is ((fifteen)) eighteen dollars and
seventy-five cents.
(2) Persons possessing steelhead trout shall immediately validate their catch record card as provided by rule.
(3) The steelhead catch record card required under this section expires April 30th following the date of issuance.
(4)
Each person who returns a steelhead catch record card to an authorized license
dealer by June 1 following the period for which it was issued shall be given a
credit equal to ((five)) six dollars and twenty-five cents
towards that day's purchase of any license, permit, transport tag, catch record
card, or stamp required by this chapter. This subsection does not apply to
annual steelhead catch record cards for persons under the age of fifteen.
(5)
Persons under the age of fifteen may purchase an annual steelhead catch record
card for ((five)) six dollars and twenty-five cents. The
((five-dollar)) six-dollar and twenty-five cent catch record card
entitles the holder to retain no more than five steelhead. After retaining five
steelhead, a new catch record card may be purchased."
"Sec. 12. RCW 77.32.370 and 1987 c 506 s 89 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) A special hunting season permit is required to hunt in each special season established under chapter 77.12 RCW.
(2) Persons may apply for special hunting season permits as provided by rule of the director.
(3)
The application fee to participate in a special hunting season is ((two))
five dollars."
"Sec. 13. RCW 77.32.380 and 1988 c 36 s 52 are each amended to read as follows:
Persons
((sixteen)) fifteen years of age or older who use clearly
identified department lands and access facilities are required to possess a
conservation license or a hunting, fishing, trapping, or free license on their
person while using the facilities. The fee for this license is ((eight))
ten dollars annually.
The spouse, all children under eighteen years of age, and guests under eighteen years of age of the holder of a valid conservation license may use department lands and access facilities when accompanied by the license holder.
Youth groups may use department lands and game access facilities without possessing a conservation license when accompanied by a license holder.
The conservation license is nontransferable and must be validated by the signature of the holder. Upon request of a wildlife agent or ex officio wildlife agent a person using clearly identified department of wildlife lands shall exhibit the required license."
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 14. A new section is added to chapter 77.32 RCW to read as follows:
The department shall analyze all fees for permits, licenses, stamps, and tags issued by it to ensure the appropriate fee amount is charged. This analysis shall occur at least every six years. Where appropriate, the department shall recommend to the legislature that fees be adjusted to ensure that those fees are appropriate."
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 15. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1991. Unless (1) new-revenue-based and general fund state appropriations totaling at least thirty-three million dollars, not including appropriations for the impact of the sustainable forestry act nor the Chelan agreement, are made to the department of wildlife in the omnibus appropriations act enacted before July 1, 1991; and (2) this act, chapter ...., Laws of 1991 (SHB 1250), and chapter ...., Laws of 1991 (SHB 1916), are referenced by bill number in the omnibus appropriations act enacted before July 1, 1991, this act shall be null and void."
SHB 1850 - H AMD
By Representative
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "licenses;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 77.32.101, 77.32.161, 77.32.191, 77.32.211, 77.32.230, 77.32.240, 77.32.256, 77.32.340, 77.32.350, 77.32.360, 77.32.370, and 77.32.380; adding a new section to chapter 77.32 RCW; creating a new section; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency."