2819-S.E AAS 3/3/98 S5267.2 - CC
ESHB 2819 - S COMM AMD - Corrected Copy
By Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
ADOPTED 3/3/98
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"Sec. 1. RCW 77.32.380 and 1993 sp.s. c 2 s 77 are each amended to read as follows:
(1)
Persons ((sixteen years of age or older)) who enter upon or use
clearly identified department ((lands and)) improved access
facilities ((are)) with a motor vehicle may be required to ((possess
a conservation license or a hunting, fishing, trapping, or free license on
their person while using the facilities)) display a current annual fish
and wildlife lands vehicle use permit on the motor vehicle while within or
while using an improved access facility. An "improved access
facility" is a clearly identified area specifically created for motor
vehicle parking, and includes any boat launch or boat ramp associated with the
parking area, but does not include the department parking facilities at the
Gorge Concert Center near George, Washington. The vehicle use permit is issued
in the form of a decal. One decal shall be issued at no charge with each
annual saltwater, freshwater, combination, small game hunting, big game
hunting, and trapping license issued by the department. The annual
fee for ((this license)) a fish and wildlife lands vehicle use
permit, if purchased separately, is ten dollars ((annually)). A
person to whom the department has issued a decal or who has purchased a vehicle
use permit separately may purchase a decal from the department for each
additional vehicle owned by the person at a cost of five dollars per decal upon
a showing of proof to the department that the person owns the additional
vehicle or vehicles. Revenue derived from the sale of fish and wildlife lands
vehicle use permits shall be used solely for the stewardship and maintenance of
department improved access facilities. Revenue derived from the sale of fish
and wildlife lands vehicle use permits shall be used solely for the stewardship
and maintenance of department improved access facilities.
((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)) improved access
facilities without possessing a ((conservation license)) vehicle use
permit when accompanied by a ((license)) vehicle use permit
holder.
The department may accept contributions into the state wildlife fund for the sound stewardship of fish and wildlife. Contributors shall be known as "conservation patrons" and, for contributions of twenty dollars or more, shall receive a fish and wildlife lands vehicle use permit free of charge.
((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 lands shall exhibit the required
license.))
(2) The decal must be affixed in a permanent manner to the motor vehicle before entering upon or using the motor vehicle on a department improved access facility, and must be displayed on the rear window of the motor vehicle, or, if the motor vehicle does not have a rear window, on the rear of the motor vehicle.
(3) Failure to display the fish and wildlife lands vehicle use permit if required by this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW, and department employees are authorized to issue a notice of infraction to the registered owner of any motor vehicle entering upon or using a department improved access facility without such a decal. The penalty for failure to display or improper display of the decal is sixty-six dollars.
Sec. 1. RCW 77.12.170 and 1996 c 101 s 7 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) There is established in the state treasury the state wildlife fund which consists of moneys received from:
(a) Rentals or concessions of the department;
(b) The sale of real or personal property held for department purposes;
(c) The sale of licenses, permits, tags, stamps, and punchcards required by this title;
(d) Fees for informational materials published by the department;
(e) Fees for personalized vehicle license plates as provided in chapter 46.16 RCW;
(f) Articles or wildlife sold by the director under this title;
(g) Compensation for wildlife losses or contributions, gifts, or grants received under RCW 77.12.320 or 77.32.380;
(h) Excise tax on anadromous game fish collected under chapter 82.27 RCW;
(i) The sale of personal property seized by the department for wildlife violations; and
(j) The department's share of revenues from auctions and raffles authorized by the commission.
(2) State and county officers receiving any moneys listed in subsection (1) of this section shall deposit them in the state treasury to be credited to the state wildlife fund.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. This act takes effect January 1, 1999."
ESHB 2819 - S COMM AMD
By Committee on Natural Resources & Parks
ADOPTED 3/3/98
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "lands;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 77.32.380 and 77.12.170; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date."
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