HB 1565 - DIGEST

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     Declares that small scale prospecting and mining using a method other than the Venturi method, such as pans, sluice boxes, powered concentrators, and mini-rocker boxes, is exempt from the provisions of chapter 75.20 RCW.

     Provides that small scale prospecting and mining using the Venturi method is exempt from the provisions of chapter 75.20 RCW,  provided that such activity is not conducted during periods of known and active fish spawning in the specific area to be prospected or mined.