(1) It is unlawful for a commercial whale watching operator or kayak guide to violate any of the restrictions in RCW
77.15.740.
(2) A commercial whale watching license is not an exemption under RCW
77.15.740 (2)(c).
(3) The rules and requirements outlined in this chapter regarding southern resident killer whales apply to commercial whale watching activity in the inland waters of Washington.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
77.65.615 and
77.65.620. WSR 21-23-070, § 220-460-090, filed 11/15/21, effective 12/16/21. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.12.047,
77.65.615,
77.65.620,
77.15.020,
77.15.160,
77.04.012, 77.04.55 [74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-090, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21.]