HB 1926 - DIGEST

Declares that the purpose of this act is to reaffirm that state law related to the lawful taking of fish, shellfish, and wildlife under Title 77 RCW and rules adopted under Title 77 RCW preempt local ordinances purportedly enacted to control noise associated with the discharge of a firearm.

Declares that, when the civil action authorized in this act is against a city, county, or other municipality for obstructing the lawful taking of fish, shellfish, or wildlife under the color of RCW 9.41.300(2)(a) that is lawfully allowed under Title 77 RCW and the rules adopted by the department under this title, the trial court may, in addition to the remedies allowed under this act, levy a civil penalty of one thousand dollars for each day of violation for each plaintiff in a suit or class.