WSR 15-23-101 PERMANENT RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 15-425—Filed November 18, 2015, 8:28 a.m., effective December 19, 2015] Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
Purpose: Establishes a new WAC section to create a combined food fish and game fish guide license at a reduced rate[. It] is proposed at the request of the industry and as required by the legislature under SB 5824. A new combined guide license will expedite and simplify the issuance of guide license to individuals who hold both a food fish and game fish guide license.
Reasons supporting proposal: SB 5824 was passed during the 2015 legislative session creating a new section in chapter 77.65 RCW directing the department to establish, by rule, a fish guide combination license to allow holders to offer or perform the services of a food fish and a game fish guide. SB 5824 (chapter 97, Laws of 2015) became effective on July 24, 2015.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 15-20-074 on October 2, 2015.
Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: There was a minor change to the rule language to clarify that the application fee and surcharge for regional fishery enhancement groups as required by RCW 77.95.090 were included as part of the overall license fees established in the rule.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: November 14, 2015.
Brad Smith, Ph.D., Chair
Fish and Wildlife Commission
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-20-135 Combined fish guide license.
A combined fish guide license allows the holder to offer or perform the services of a food fish guide and a game fish guide. The fee for a resident combined fish guide license is $435 and the fee for a nonresident combined fish guide license is $1,435. The application fee and surcharge for regional fishery enhancement groups as required by RCW 77.95.090 are included in the overall cost of the combined fish guide license.
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