Washington § 77.50.060 - Unauthorized fishing vessels entering state waters.

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§ 77.50.060. Unauthorized fishing vessels entering state waters.

In order to protect the welfare of the citizens of the state of Washington by protecting the natural resources of the state from illegal fishing in state waters, commercial fishing vessels which are not authorized by law to fish for salmon in Washington state waters cannot enter Washington state waters unless all salmon fishing gear is stowed below deck or placed in a position so that it is not readily available for fishing.
[ 1987 c 262 s 1. Formerly RCW 75.12.155.]

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 77.50.060 ("Unauthorized fishing vessels entering state waters.") is part of the Revised Code of Washington, the codified statutory law of Washington. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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