(1) It is unlawful for purchasers of oysters or clams from state oyster reserves to remove any oysters or clams from any state oyster reserve without first obtaining an oyster reserve license from the department as required by RCW
77.65.260.
(2) A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony under RCW
77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty, depending on the circumstances of the violation.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.013,
77.04.020,
77.04.055, and
77.12.047. WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-340-250, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.013,
77.04.055,
77.12.045, and
77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-60-070, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW
75.08.080. WSR 85-24-045 (Order 85-190), § 220-60-070, filed 11/27/85; Order 248, § 7, filed 3/1/60.]