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77.15.380 - Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree -- Penalty.

Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree — Penalty.

(1) A person is guilty of unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree if the person fishes for, takes, possesses, or harvests fish or shellfish and:

     (a) The person does not have and possess the license or the catch record card required by chapter 77.32 RCW for such activity; or

     (b) The action violates any rule of the commission or the director regarding seasons, bag or possession limits but less than two times the bag or possession limit, closed areas, closed times, or any other rule addressing the manner or method of fishing or possession of fish, except for use of a net to take fish as provided for in RCW 77.15.580 and the unlawful use of shellfish gear for personal use as provided in RCW 77.15.382.

     (2) Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree is a misdemeanor.

[2010 c 193 § 5; 2001 c 253 § 39; 2000 c 107 § 244; 1998 c 190 § 18.]