2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 77.15.260: Unlawful trafficking in fish, shellfish, or wildlife — Penalty.

(1) A person is guilty of unlawful trafficking in fish, shellfish, or wildlife in the second degree if the person traffics in fish, shellfish, or wildlife with a wholesale value of less than two hundred fifty dollars and:

     (a) The fish or wildlife is classified as game, food fish, shellfish, game fish, or protected wildlife and the trafficking is not authorized by statute or rule of the department; or

     (b) The fish, shellfish, or wildlife is unclassified and the trafficking violates any rule of the department.

     (2) A person is guilty of unlawful trafficking in fish, shellfish, or wildlife in the first degree if the person commits the act described by subsection (1) of this section and:

     (a) The fish, shellfish, or wildlife has a value of two hundred fifty dollars or more; or

     (b) The fish, shellfish, or wildlife is designated as an endangered species or deleterious exotic wildlife and such trafficking is not authorized by any statute or rule of the department.

     (3)(a) Unlawful trafficking in fish, shellfish, or wildlife in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor.

     (b) Unlawful trafficking in fish, shellfish, or wildlife in the first degree is a class C felony.

[2001 c 253 § 33; 1998 c 190 § 42.]