77.95.020 - Long-term regional policy statements.

Long-term regional policy statements.

(1) The commission shall develop long-term regional policy statements regarding the salmon fishery resources before December 1, 1985. The commission shall consider the following in formulating and updating regional policy statements:

     (a) Existing resource needs;

     (b) Potential for creation of new resources;

     (c) Successful existing programs, both within and outside the state;

     (d) Balanced utilization of natural and hatchery production;

     (e) Desires of the fishing interest;

     (f) Need for additional data or research;

     (g) Federal court orders; and

     (h) Salmon advisory council recommendations.

     (2) The commission shall review and update each policy statement at least once each year.

[1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 34 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1985 c 458 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.50.020.]

Notes: Referral to electorate -- 1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013.

Effective date -- 1995 1st sp.s c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020.