Washington § 77.32.540 - Hunting and fishing contests — Field trials for dogs — Permit — Rules.

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§ 77.32.540. Hunting and fishing contests — Field trials for dogs — Permit — Rules.

A person shall not promote, conduct, hold, or sponsor a contest for the hunting or fishing of wildlife or a competitive field trial involving live wildlife for hunting dogs without first obtaining a hunting or fishing contest permit. Contests and field trials shall be held in accordance with established rules.
[ 1998 c 190 s 118; 1987 c 506 s 58; 1980 c 78 s 69; 1955 c 36 s 77.16.010. Prior: 1947 c 275 s 39; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 5992-49. Formerly RCW 77.16.010.]

Notes

Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.
Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
Contests and field trials: RCW 77.32.525.

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