Commercial fishing vessel — Unlawful use for recreational or charter fishing — Penalty.

RCW 77.15.590
in effect
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(1) A person is guilty of unlawful use of a commercial fishing vessel, except as may be authorized by rule of the commission, for recreational or charter fishing if the person uses, operates, or controls a vessel on the same day for both: (a) Charter or recreational fishing; and (b) Commercial fishing or shellfish harvesting. (2) Unlawful use of a commercial fishing vessel for recreational or charter fishing is a gross misdemeanor. (1) A person is guilty of unlawful use of a commercial fishing vessel, except as may be authorized by rule of the commission, for recreational or charter fishing if the person uses, operates, or controls a vessel on the same day for both: (a) Charter or recreational fishing; and (b) Commercial fishing or shellfish harvesting. (2) Unlawful use of a commercial fishing vessel for recreational or charter fishing is a gross misdemeanor.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.15&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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