Washington § 77.65.420 - Wild salmonid policy — Establishment.

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§ 77.65.420. Wild salmonid policy — Establishment.

By July 1, 1994, the commission jointly with the appropriate Indian tribes, shall each establish a wild salmonid policy. The policy shall ensure that department actions and programs are consistent with the goals of rebuilding wild stock populations to levels that permit commercial and recreational fishing opportunities.
[ 2000 c 107 s 53; 1993 sp.s. c 4 s 2. Formerly RCW 75.28.760.]

Notes

Findings—Grazing lands—1993 sp.s. c 4: See RCW 79.13.600.
Instream flows: RCW 90.22.060.
Salmon, impact of water diversion: RCW 90.03.360.

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