Washington § 77.75.160 - Fish restoration and management projects — Federal act.

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§ 77.75.160. Fish restoration and management projects — Federal act.

The state assents to the act of congress entitled: "An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in fish restoration and management projects, and for other purposes," (64 Stat. 430; 16 U.S.C. Sec. 777). The department shall establish, conduct, and maintain fish restoration and management projects, as defined in the act, and shall comply with the act and related rules adopted by the secretary of the interior.
[ 1993 sp.s. c 2 s 69; 1987 c 506 s 47; 1982 c 26 s 2; 1980 c 78 s 61; 1955 c 36 s 77.12.440. Prior: 1951 c 124 s 1. Formerly RCW 77.12.440.]

Notes

Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 2 ss 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79: See RCW 43.300.900.
Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.
Intent—1982 c 26: "The legislature recognizes that funds from the federal Dingell-Johnson Act (64 Stat. 430; 16 U.S.C. Sec. 777) are derived from a tax imposed on the sale of recreational fishing tackle, and that these funds are granted to the state for fish restoration and management projects. The intent of this 1982 amendment to RCW 77.12.440 is to provide for the allocation of the Dingell-Johnson aid for fish restoration and management projects of the department of game and the department of fisheries. Such funds shall be subject to appropriation by the legislature." [ 1982 c 26 s 1.]
Effective date—1982 c 26: "This act shall take effect on October 1, 1982." [ 1982 c 26 s 3.]
Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.

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