1508-S AMS WM S4731.1
 
SHB 1508 - S COMM AMD
By Committee on Ways & Means
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 69.30 RCW to read as follows:
The department has authority to regulate crab with respect to health and safety in relation to biotoxin contamination. For the purposes of this section, crab means any commercially harvested crab. By July 2023, the state board of health may adopt rules regulating crab harvesting, tracking, and recalls.
NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately."
SHB 1508 - S COMM AMD
By Committee on Ways & Means
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "shellfish;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 69.30 RCW; and declaring an emergency."
EFFECT: Provides that the State Board of Health may, rather than shall, adopt rules regulating crab harvesting, tracking, and recalls by July 2023.
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