HB 2593-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST AS ENACTED) |
Creates new enforcement mechanisms related to the unlawful use or possession of shellfish gear. |
Makes a distinction between derelict shellfish pots and derelict fishing gear. |
Authorizes the department of fish and wildlife to: (1) Expand the coastal commercial Dungeness crab pot removal permit to Puget Sound; and |
(2) Update their derelict fishing gear removal guidelines. |
Expands the use of certain assessments to allow the department of fish and wildlife, until June 30, 2011, to use a portion of the revenue for the removal and disposal of derelict shellfish gear. |
Extends the surcharge on sea cucumber and sea urchin dive fishery licenses. |
Extends the excise tax on commercial possession of enhanced food fish for sea cucumbers and sea urchins. |
Permits participants in the commercial coastal Dungeness crab fishery to designate a vessel with a hull length difference of greater than one foot annually rather than once every two years. |