(1) It is unlawful for a commercial whale watching operator or paddle guide to violate any of the restrictions in RCW
77.15.740.
(2) Licenses issued by the department under this chapter are 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 and paddle tour activity in the inland waters of Washington.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.055,
77.12.047, and
77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-090, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. 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.]