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ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1231
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AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE
C 197 L 89
State of Washington 51st Legislature 1989 Regular Session
By Representatives R. King, S. Wilson, Hargrove and Fuhrman
Read first time 1/18/89 and referred to Committee on Fisheries & Wildlife.
AN ACT Relating to wildlife management; and amending RCW 77.12.240.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
Sec. 1. Section 77.12.240, chapter 36, Laws of 1955 as last amended by section 33, chapter 506, Laws of 1987 and RCW 77.12.240 are each amended to read as follows:
The director may authorize the removal or killing of wildlife that is destroying or injuring property, or when it is necessary for wildlife management or research.
The
director or other employees of the department shall dispose of wildlife
taken or possessed by them under this title in the manner determined by the
director to be in the best interest of the state. ((Skins or furs shall be
sold at public auction at a time and location determined by the director.))
Proceeds from ((the)) sales shall be deposited in the state treasury to
be credited to the state wildlife fund.