SHB 2107 - H AMD 0054 ADOPTED 3-11-99

By Representative Anderson

On page 1, after line 4, insert the following:

ANEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 75.28 to read as follows:

The legislature finds that it is in the public interest to convert the Puget Sound shrimp fishery from the status of an emerging fishery to that of a limited entry fishery. The purpose of this act is to initiate this conversion, recognizing that additional details associated with the shrimp fishery limited entry program will need to be developed. The legislature intends to complete the development of the laws associated with this limited entry fishery program during the next regular session and will complete the development of laws associated with this limited entry fishery program during the next regular session and will consider recommendations from the industry and the department during this program.@

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively, correct internal references accordingly, and correct the title.

On page 3, beginning on line 3, insert the following:

A(1) The Puget Sound shrimp emerging fishery management regime is converted from an emerging fishery status to a limited entry fishery status effective January 1, 2000.@

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

On page 3, after line 14, insert the following:

A(4) The department, by rule, may set licensee participation requirements for Puget Sound shellfish trawl shrimp harvest.@

On page 3, beginning on line 17, insert the following:

A(1) The Puget Sound shrimp emerging fishery management regime is converted from an emerging fishery status to a limited entry fishery status effective January 1, 2000.@

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

On page 4, line 2, after A1999" insert A, on the details of the limited entry program, including a plan for converting from nontransferable to transferable licenses@

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