BILL REQ. #:  H-0017.1 

Read first time 01/10/2007.   Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

     AN ACT Relating to the requirements for displaying the proper licenses while harvesting shellfish or seaweed; and amending RCW 77.32.520.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1   RCW 77.32.520 and 2004 c 248 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) A personal use shellfish and seaweed license is required for all persons other than residents or nonresidents under fifteen years of age to fish for, take, dig for, or possess seaweed or shellfish, including razor clams, for personal use from state waters or offshore waters including national park beaches.
     (2) A razor clam license allows a person to harvest only razor clams for personal use from state waters, including national park beaches.
     (3) The fees for annual personal use shellfish and seaweed licenses are:
     (a) For a resident fifteen years of age or older, seven dollars;
     (b) For a nonresident fifteen years of age or older, twenty dollars; and
     (c) For a senior, five dollars.
     (4) The fee for an annual razor clam license is five dollars and fifty cents for residents and eleven dollars for nonresidents.
     (5) The fee for a three-day razor clam license is three dollars and fifty cents for both residents and nonresidents.
     (6) A personal use shellfish and seaweed license or razor clam license must be ((visible on the licensee)) available for inspection while a licensee is harvesting shellfish or seaweed. However, the license does not need to be visible at all times.