Washington § 77.12.455 - Prevention and suppression of diseases and pests.

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§ 77.12.455. Prevention and suppression of diseases and pests.

The commission may prohibit the introduction, transportation or transplanting of fish, shellfish, organisms, material, or other equipment which in the commission's judgment may transmit any disease or pests affecting fish or shellfish.
[ 2001 c 253 s 22; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 s 16 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 s 29; 1955 c 12 s 75.16.030. Prior: 1949 c 112 s 43; Rem. Supp. 1949 s 5780-317. Formerly RCW 75.08.285, 75.16.030.]

Notes

Referral to electorate—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013.
Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020.

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