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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 220. Fish and Wildlife, Department of (Fisheries) |
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Chapter 220-49. Puget Sound commercial forage fish. |
Section 220-49-021. Smelt and herring for zoo food.
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- (1) It is unlawful to take, fish for or possess smelt or herring for any purpose except human consumption or fishing bait, except that the director may authorize by permit the taking of smelt or herring in specified areas, quantities and times for emergency use as zoo food for animals. Application for a zoo food permit requires written certification from the zoo director that no other source of smelt or herring is available and the shortage of suitable zoo food will damage the health or well-being of zoo animals.(2) Licensing: The permit issued by the director will specify the fishery license required to operate the permit.[Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-49-021, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98; WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-021, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94; Order 76-148, § 220-49-021, filed 12/2/76; Order 1193, § 220-49-021, filed 3/4/75; Order 1105, § 220-49-021, filed 12/28/73.]
RCW 75.08.080. WSR 98-05-043, § 220-49-021, filed 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98; WSR 94-12-009 (Order 94-23), § 220-49-021, filed 5/19/94, effective 6/19/94; Order 76-148, § 220-49-021, filed 12/2/76; Order 1193, § 220-49-021, filed 3/4/75; Order 1105, § 220-49-021, filed 12/28/73.