Washington § 77.65.480 - Taxidermist, fur dealer, game fish guide, and game farm — Licenses — Fees — Game fish stocking permit — Fees — Fishing or field trial permit — Fees.

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§ 77.65.480. Taxidermist, fur dealer, game fish guide, and game farm — Licenses — Fees — Game fish stocking permit — Fees — Fishing or field trial permit — Fees.

(1) A taxidermy license allows the holder to practice taxidermy for commercial purposes, as that term is defined in RCW 77.15.110. The fee for this license is one hundred eighty dollars. The application fee is seventy dollars.
(2) A fur dealer's license allows the holder to purchase, receive, or resell raw furs for commercial purposes, as that term is defined in RCW 77.15.110. The fee for this license is one hundred eighty dollars. The application fee is seventy dollars.
(3)(a) A game fish guide license allows the holder to offer or perform the services of a game fish guide in the taking of game fish. The fee for this license is three hundred five dollars for a resident and six hundred ninety dollars for a nonresident. The application fee is seventy dollars. An application for a game fish guide license must include the information required in RCW 77.65.560.
(b) A game fish guide license purchased by a person, firm, or business on behalf of an employee is subject to RCW 77.65.600.
(4) A game farm license allows the holder to operate a game farm to acquire, breed, grow, keep, and sell wildlife under conditions prescribed by the rules adopted pursuant to this title. The fee for this license is seventy-two dollars for the first year and forty-eight dollars for each following year. The application fee is seventy dollars.
(5) A game fish stocking permit allows the holder to release game fish into the waters of the state as prescribed by rule of the commission. The fee for this permit is twenty-four dollars. The application fee is seventy dollars.
(6) A fishing or field trial permit allows the holder to promote, conduct, hold, or sponsor a fishing or field trial contest in accordance with rules of the commission. The fee for a fishing contest permit is twenty-four dollars. The fee for a field trial contest permit is twenty-four dollars. The application fee is seventy dollars.
[ 2018 c 235 s 12; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 s 38; 2015 c 103 s 3; 2013 c 314 s 2; 2011 c 339 s 30; 2009 c 333 s 11; 1991 sp.s. c 7 s 4; 1987 c 506 s 83; 1985 c 464 s 5; 1983 c 284 s 3; 1981 c 310 s 25; 1980 c 78 s 115; 1975 1st ex.s. c 15 s 30. Formerly RCW 77.32.211.]

Notes

Effective date—2018 c 235: See note following RCW 77.65.150.
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
Effective date—2011 c 339: See note following RCW 43.84.092.
Effective date—1991 sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 77.65.450.
Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.
Effective date—1985 c 464: See note following RCW 77.65.450.
Findings—Intent—1983 c 284: See note following RCW 82.27.020.
Effective dates—Legislative intent—1981 c 310: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.
Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
Effective dates—1975 1st ex.s. c 15: See note following RCW 77.65.450.

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