(1) "Regional fisheries enhancement group" or "group" means a nonprofit association established in compliance with Title 24 RCW, representing diverse interests, and which will work together within a predesignated area for the express purpose of enhancing salmon production and habitat in that area.
(2) "Regional fisheries enhancement group's project surplus viable salmon eggs" means those viable salmon eggs that are surplus to both the needs of the department and other public entities within the state and to the group itself. The priority for use of viable salmon eggs is as established in chapter 220-74 WAC.