Section 220-69-230. Description of Washington state nontreaty fish receiving tickets.

(1) The department creates, prepares, prints, and distributes upon request the following nontreaty fish receiving ticket forms:

(a) Puget Sound salmon;

(b) Troll;

(c) Marine;

(d) Utility; and

(e) Shellfish.

(2) Fish receiving ticket forms must contain space for the following information:

(a) Fisherman: The name of the licensed deliverer.

(b) Address: The address of the licensed deliverer.

(c) Boat name: The name or Coast Guard number of the landing vessel.

(d) WDFW boat registration: The Washington department of fish and wildlife boat registration number.

(e) Gear: The code number or name of the specific type of gear used.

(f) Fisherman's signature: The signature of the licensed deliverer.

(g) Date: Date of landing.

(h) Dealer: Name of dealer and the department number assigned to dealer.

(i) Buyer: The name of buyer and the department number assigned to buyer.

(j) Receiver's signature: The signature of the original receiver.

(k) Number of days fished: Days spent catching fish.

(l) Fish or shellfish caught inside or outside 3-mile limit: Check one box.

(m) Catch area:

(i) The salmon catch area code if salmon are caught.

(ii) The marine fish/shellfish catch area code if marine fish are caught or shellfish are caught or harvested.

(n) Tally space for dealer's use: Used at the dealer's discretion.

(o) Species code: The department assigned species code.

(p) Individual number of salmon and sturgeon.

(q) Individual numbers of other fish species if fish other than salmon or sturgeon are landed as part of an incidental catch allowance or catch ratio restriction.

(r) The number of ghost shrimp in dozens, the number of oysters in dozens or gallons, and the species description for all fish and shellfish.

(s) The original total weight in round pounds of all shellfish or fish, except that pounds of legally dressed fish and shellfish may be recorded in original dressed weight so long as dressed fish and shellfish are designated as dressed on the fish receiving ticket.

(t) Value of fish and shellfish sold or purchased: Summary information for species, or species groups landed.

(u) All species or categories of bottomfish having a vessel trip limit must be listed separately (see WAC 220-44-050).

(v) Work area for dealer's use: Used at dealer's discretion, except:

(i) Federal sablefish endorsed limited entry permit numbers for each delivery of sablefish landed under the authority of the permit must be recorded on the fish receiving ticket in the space reserved for dealer's use. Separate fish tickets are required for each permit number used.

(ii) At the time of landing of coastal bottomfish into a Washington port, the fish buyer receiving the fish must clearly record all legally defined trawl gear aboard the vessel at the time of delivery of the bottomfish on the fish receiving ticket in the space reserved for dealer's use. The 3 trawl gear types are: Midwater trawl, roller trawl, and small foot rope trawl (foot rope less than 8 inches in diameter). The gear type(s) aboard the vessel must be recorded on the fish receiving ticket before the vessel representative signs the fish receiving ticket.

(w) Total amount: Total value of landing.

(x) Take-home fish: Species, number, and pounds of fish or shellfish retained for personal use.

(y) Crew: The name and signature of crew members who take home fish for personal use.

(3) A Puget Sound salmon fish receiving ticket must be completely, accurately, and legibly prepared for:

(a) Deliveries of nontreaty salmon caught in inland waters; and

(b) Any imports of fresh salmon into the state of Washington.

(4) A troll fish receiving ticket must be completely, accurately, and legibly prepared for:

(a) Deliveries of nontreaty coastal salmon and incidental catch;

(b) Any imports of fresh salmon into the state of Washington; and

(c) Any bottomfish or halibut subject to a catch allowance or ratio restriction, when those species are taken incidental to salmon fishing.

(5) A marine fish receiving ticket must be completely, accurately, and legibly prepared for:

(a) Nontreaty deliveries of marine fish or bottomfish that do not include salmon; and

(b) Any imports of fresh marine fish or bottomfish.

(6) A marine or utility fish receiving ticket must be completely, accurately, and legibly prepared for:

(a) Any nontreaty deliveries that do not include salmon, where other fish receiving tickets are not appropriate; and

(b) Any imports of fresh fish or shellfish that do not include salmon.

(7) A shellfish receiving ticket must be completely, accurately, and legibly prepared for:

(a) Any nontreaty deliveries of shellfish;

(b) Any imports of fresh shellfish; and

(c) Any incidental catch of bottomfish made while fishing for shellfish. The species name, total pounds, and price per pounds must be entered for each species of bottomfish caught.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-69-230, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.047, 50 C.F.R. § 660.370, and 50 C.F.R. § 300.63. WSR 10-02-002 (Order 09-262), § 220-69-230, filed 12/23/09, effective 1/23/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-23-002 (Order 07-279), § 220-69-230, filed 11/7/07, effective 12/8/07; WSR 07-04-030, § 220-69-230, filed 1/29/07, effective 3/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-230, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00; WSR 85-11-020 (Order 85-43), § 220-69-230, filed 5/10/85; WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-69-230, filed 3/27/84; WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-230, filed 12/2/83; WSR 80-05-093 (Order 80-27), § 220-69-230, filed 5/2/80; WSR 78-03-031 (Order 78-7), § 220-69-230, filed 2/17/78; Order 76-153, § 220-69-230, filed 12/17/76.]

RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 14-02-013 (Order 13-304), § 220-69-230, filed 12/19/13, effective 1/19/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.12.047, 50 C.F.R. § 660.370, and 50 C.F.R. § 300.63. WSR 10-02-002 (Order 09-262), § 220-69-230, filed 12/23/09, effective 1/23/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-23-002 (Order 07-279), § 220-69-230, filed 11/7/07, effective 12/8/07; WSR 07-04-030, § 220-69-230, filed 1/29/07, effective 3/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WSR 00-01-145 (Order 99-221), § 220-69-230, filed 12/20/99, effective 1/20/00; WSR 85-11-020 (Order 85-43), § 220-69-230, filed 5/10/85; WSR 84-08-014 (Order 84-24), § 220-69-230, filed 3/27/84; WSR 83-24-049 (Order 83-203), § 220-69-230, filed 12/2/83; WSR 80-05-093 (Order 80-27), § 220-69-230, filed 5/2/80; WSR 78-03-031 (Order 78-7), § 220-69-230, filed 2/17/78; Order 76-153, § 220-69-230, filed 12/17/76.

Rules

220-44-050,