2015 Revised Code of Washington
Title 77 - FISH AND WILDLIFE
RCW Dispositions
77.12 POWERS AND DUTIES

Sections

77.12.030 Authority to regulate wildlife.

[1987 c 506 § 14; 1984 c 240 § 2; 1980 c 78 § 14; 1969 ex.s. c 18 § 2; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.030. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-23.]
Repealed by 2001 c 253 § 62.

77.12.040 Regulating the taking or possessing of game — Emergency rules — Game reserves, closed areas and waters.

[1987 c 506 § 15; 1984 c 240 § 3; 1980 c 78 § 15; 1969 ex.s. c 18 § 3; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.040. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-24.]
Repealed by 2001 c 253 § 62.

77.12.050 Rules and regulations — How promulgated — Certified copy as evidence.

[1980 c 78 § 16; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.050. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-25.]
Recodified as RCW 77.04.090 pursuant to 1980 c 78 § 7, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.055 Enforcement authority of fish and wildlife officers.

[2000 c 107 § 212; 1998 c 190 § 112; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 67; 1988 c 36 § 50; 1987 c 506 § 16; 1985 c 155 § 2; 1980 c 78 § 17.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.075 pursuant to 2001 c 253 § 61.

77.12.060 Service of process by wildlife agents — Aid by citizens.

[1987 c 506 § 17; 1980 c 78 § 18; 1961 c 68 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.060. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 16; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-26.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.

77.12.065 Wildlife viewing tourism.

[2003 c 183 § 1.]
Repealed by 2009 c 333 § 51.

77.12.070 Duties of wildlife agents.

[1987 c 506 § 18; 1980 c 78 § 19; 1971 ex.s. c 173 § 1; 1961 c 68 § 2; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.070. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-27.]
Repealed by 1998 c 190 § 124.

77.12.080 Arrest without warrant.

[2000 c 107 § 213; 1998 c 190 § 114; 1987 c 506 § 19; 1980 c 78 § 20; 1971 ex.s. c 173 § 2; 1961 c 68 § 3; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.080. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 18; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-28.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.092 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 275.

77.12.090 Search without warrant — Seizure of evidence, property.

[2000 c 107 § 214; 1998 c 190 § 115; 1987 c 506 § 20; 1980 c 78 § 21; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.090. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 19; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-29.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.094 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 275.

77.12.095 Inspection without warrant — Commercial fish and wildlife entities.

[1998 c 190 § 116; 1982 c 152 § 1; 1980 c 78 § 22.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.096 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 275.

77.12.100 Seizure of contraband wildlife and devices.

[1987 c 506 § 21; 1980 c 78 § 23; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.100. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 20; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-30.]
Repealed by 1989 c 314 § 8.

77.12.101 Seizure of contraband wildlife and devices — Forfeiture.

[1989 c 314 § 2.]
Repealed by 2000 c 107 § 273.

77.12.103 Seizure or forfeiture of personal property — Limitations.

[2000 c 107 § 215; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 68; 1989 c 314 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.098 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 275.

77.12.105 Authority to retain or transfer wildlife.

[1987 c 506 § 22; 1980 c 78 § 71; 1977 c 44 § 2; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.030. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 42; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-51. Formerly RCW 77.16.030.]
Repealed by 2001 c 253 § 62.

77.12.110 Disposition of forfeited articles.

[1980 c 78 § 25; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.110. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 21; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-31.]
Recodified as RCW 77.21.040 pursuant to 1980 c 78 § 97, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.120 Search for contraband game — Warrants.

[1998 c 190 § 117; 1980 c 78 § 26; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.120. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 22; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-32.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.090 pursuant to 1998 c 190 § 125.

77.12.130 Certain devices declared public nuisances.

[1980 c 78 § 27; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.130. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 23; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-33.]
Recodified as RCW 77.15.480 pursuant to 1998 c 190 § 125.

77.12.160 Notice of seasons and bag limits — Publication.

[1975 1st ex.s. c 102 § 2; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.160. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 26; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-36.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.173 Penalty assessments upon fines and forfeitures — Deposit in state game fund.

[1980 c 78 § 31; 1975 c 57 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 77.21.050 pursuant to 1980 c 78 § 97, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.175 Personalized license plates — Use of fees for support and aid of wildlife resources — Purpose of act.

[1975 c 59 § 7; 1973 1st ex.s. c 200 § 1.]
Decodified pursuant to 1980 c 78 § 32, effective July 1, 1981. Now a note following RCW 77.12.170.

77.12.180 Operating revolving fund — Purposes — Deposit — Accounting.

[1955 c 36 § 77.12.180. Prior: 1940 c 138 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-18a.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 67 § 18.

77.12.185 Publications — Authority to recover costs — Disposition of moneys.

[1987 c 506 § 26; 1980 c 78 § 66; 1979 c 56 s 2. Formerly RCW 77.12.520.]
Repealed by 2000 c 252 § 2.

77.12.195 Firearm range account.

[1988 c 263 § 9.]
Repealed by 1990 c 195 § 7.

77.12.200 Acquisition of property.

[1987 c 506 § 28; 1980 c 78 § 35; 1965 ex.s. c 97 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.200. Prior: 1953 c 65 § 1; 1947 c 275 § 29; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-39.]
Repealed by 2000 c 107 § 273.

77.12.205 Disposition of in lieu payments.

[1965 ex.s. c 97 § 4.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.207 Payments to counties of costs of confining violators.

[1965 ex.s. c 97 § 5.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.250 Entry upon property in course of duty.

[2000 c 107 § 220; 1980 c 78 § 42; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.250. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 34; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-44.]
Repealed by 2001 c 253 § 62.

77.12.260 Agreements to prevent damage to private property.

[1987 c 506 § 34; 1980 c 78 § 43; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.260. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 1; 1947 c 275 § 35; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-45.]
Repealed by 2009 c 333 § 65, effective July 1, 2010.

77.12.265 Trapping or killing wildlife doing damage — Limitations — Procedures.

[1995 c 210 § 1; 1987 c 506 § 35; 1985 c 355 § 1; 1980 c 78 § 91; 1955 c 36 § 77.16.230. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 2; 1947 c 275 § 62; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-71. Formerly RCW 77.16.230.]
Repealed by 1996 c 54 § 12, effective July 1, 1996. See chapter 77.36 RCW.

77.12.270 Claims for damages caused by deer or elk — Payments authorized, limitations.

[1987 c 506 § 36; 1986 c 126 § 11; 1980 c 78 § 45; 1963 c 177 § 8; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.270. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-45a.]
Repealed by 1996 c 54 § 12, effective July 1, 1996. See chapter 77.36 RCW.

77.12.280 Claims for damages caused by deer or elk — Procedures — Arbitration — Awards.

[1987 c 506 § 37; 1986 c 126 § 12; 1980 c 78 § 46; 1979 c 151 § 176; 1977 ex.s. c 144 § 8; 1957 c 177 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.280. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-45b.]
Repealed by 1996 c 54 § 12, effective July 1, 1996. See chapter 77.36 RCW.

77.12.290 Claims for damages caused by deer or elk — Notice required — Exclusion.

[1987 c 506 § 38; 1980 c 78 § 47; 1963 c 177 § 9; 1957 c 177 § 2; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.290. Prior: 1953 c 127 § 1; 1949 c 238 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-45c.]
Repealed by 1996 c 54 § 12, effective July 1, 1996. See chapter 77.36 RCW.

77.12.295 Fish and wildlife harvest in federal exclusive economic zone — Rules.

[1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 9 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 99. Formerly RCW 75.08.058.]
Repealed by 2001 c 253 § 62.

77.12.300 Rules as to claims for damages — Exclusions.

[1987 c 506 § 39; 1980 c 78 § 48; 1957 c 177 § 3; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.300. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5992-45d.]
Repealed by 1996 c 54 § 12, effective July 1, 1996. See chapter 77.36 RCW.

77.12.310 Rules and regulations governing taking of predators for bounty.

[1955 c 36 § 77.12.310. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 36; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-46.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.315 Dogs harassing deer and elk — Declaration of emergency — Taking dogs into custody or destroying — Immunity.

[2000 c 107 § 221; 1987 c 506 § 40; 1980 c 78 § 49; 1971 ex.s. c 183 § 1.]
Repealed by 2012 c 176 § 40.

77.12.340 Acquisition of property for office, storage, warehouse, and garage facilities.

[1955 c 36 § 77.12.340. Prior: 1947 c 138 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10898-35.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.350 Construction of facilities authorized.

[1955 c 36 § 77.12.350. Prior: 1947 c 138 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10898-36.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.400 Lease of certain state lands as game lands authorized.

[1955 c 36 § 77.12.400. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 8.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.410 Grazing of cattle on such state lands — Limitation of elk population.

[1955 c 36 § 77.12.410. Prior: 1949 c 238 § 9.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.425 Director may modify inadequate fishways and protective devices.

[2001 c 253 § 21; 1980 c 78 § 90; 1963 c 152 § 1. Formerly RCW 77.16.221.]
Recodified as RCW 77.55.310 pursuant to 2001 c 253 § 61.

77.12.430 Wildlife restoration — Federal act.

[1980 c 78 § 60; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.430. Prior: 1939 c 140 § 1; RRS § 5855-12.]
Recodified as RCW 77.75.150 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 133.

77.12.440 Fish restoration and management projects — Federal act.

[1993 sp.s. c 2 § 69; 1987 c 506 § 47; 1982 c 26 § 2; 1980 c 78 § 61; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.440. Prior: 1951 c 124 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 77.75.160 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 133.

77.12.450 Snake river boundary — Cooperation with Idaho for adoption and enforcement of rules regarding wildlife.

[1980 c 78 § 62; 1967 c 62 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 77.75.100 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 133.

77.12.457 Planting food fish or shellfish — Permit authorized by rule.

[1998 c 190 § 73; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 17 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 30; 1955 c 12 § 75.16.020. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 40; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-314. Formerly RCW 75.08.295, 75.16.020.]
Repealed by 2001 c 253 § 62.

77.12.460 Snake river forming boundary with Idaho — Unlawful acts in violation of Idaho or Washington laws or regulations.

[1967 c 62 § 2.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.470 Snake river boundary — Concurrent jurisdiction of Idaho and Washington courts and law enforcement officers.

[2000 c 107 § 222; 1980 c 78 § 63; 1967 c 62 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 77.75.110 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 133.

77.12.480 Snake river boundary — Honoring licenses to take wildlife of either state.

[2000 c 107 § 223; 1980 c 78 § 64; 1967 c 62 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 77.75.120 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 133.

77.12.490 Snake river boundary — Purpose — Restrictions.

[2000 c 107 § 224; 1980 c 78 § 65; 1967 c 62 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 77.75.130 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 133.

77.12.500 Agreements with owners or lessees of real property for use for public hunting or fishing.

[1967 c 45 § 1.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.510 Managed marine mammals — Rules and regulations as to capture, sale, confinement, etc. — Permits.

[1971 ex.s. c 166 § 6.]
Repealed by 1980 c 78 § 140, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.520 Publication of informational materials — Costs.

[1980 c 78 § 66; 1979 c 56 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 77.12.185 pursuant to 1980 c 78 § 33, effective July 1, 1981.

77.12.530 Hunting and fishing contests — Field trials for dogs — Rules — Limitation.

[1987 c 506 § 48; 1980 c 78 § 67.]
Recodified as RCW 77.32.525 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 276.

77.12.660 Joint select committee on threatened and endangered species — Report.

[1984 c 239 § 4.]
Repealed by 1990 c 84 § 8.

77.12.680 Migratory waterfowl art committee — Membership — Terms — Vacancies — Chairman — Review of expenditures — Compensation.

[1987 c 506 § 54; 1985 c 243 § 5.]
Repealed by 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 14, effective July 1, 2011.

77.12.700 Hunting of post-mature trophy-quality animals — Washington trophy hunt.

[1987 c 506 § 56.]
Repealed by 1996 c 101 § 13.

77.12.720 Firearms range account — Grant program — Rules.

[1996 c 96 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 443; 1990 c 195 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.25.210 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.

77.12.724 Possession of fish and wildlife — Rules.

[1998 c 190 § 120; 1987 c 506 § 63; 1980 c 78 § 78. Formerly RCW 77.16.095.]
Repealed by 2001 c 253 § 62.

77.12.726 Wildlife conservation reward fund.

[1989 c 11 § 29; 1987 c 506 § 75. Formerly RCW 77.21.080.]
Repealed by 2000 c 150 § 2, effective July 1, 2001.

77.12.730 Firearms range advisory committee.

[1993 sp.s. c 2 § 71; 1990 c 195 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.25.220 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.

77.12.740 Firearms range account — Gifts and grants.

[1990 c 195 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.25.230 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.

77.12.750 Senior environmental corps — Department powers and duties.

[1993 sp.s. c 2 § 72; 1992 c 63 § 13.]
Repealed by 2005 c 136 § 18, effective July 1, 2005.

77.12.770 Hunting big game — Auction or raffle — Procedure.

[1996 c 101 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 77.32.530 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 276.

77.12.780 Private lands — Raffle authorization to hunt big game.

[1996 c 101 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 77.32.535 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 276.

77.12.830 Habitat incentives program — Goal — Requirements of agreement — Application evaluation factors.

[2000 c 107 § 229; 1997 c 425 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 77.55.300 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.

77.12.856 Salmon stamp selection committee — Creation.

[1999 c 342 § 5.]
Repealed by 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 19, effective July 1, 2011.

77.12.875 Prohibited aquatic animal species — Infested state waters.

[2002 c 281 § 5.]
Repealed by 2014 c 202 § 310.

77.12.878 Infested waters — Rapid response plan.

[2002 c 281 § 6.]
Repealed by 2014 c 202 § 310.

77.12.882 Aquatic invasive species — Inspection of recreational and commercial watercraft — Rules — Signage.

[2007 c 350 § 4.]
Repealed by 2014 c 202 § 310.

77.12.900 Migratory waterfowl art committee — Termination.

[1988 c 186 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.131.359.]
Repealed by 1994 c 107 § 1.

77.12.901 Migratory waterfowl art committee — Repeal.

[1988 c 186 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.131.360.]
Repealed by 1994 c 107 § 1.