Statutes > Washington Statutes > Title 77 - Fish and wildlife (formerly: game and game fish) > 77.15 - Fish and wildlife enforcement code. > 77.15.590 - Commercial fishing vessel -- Unlawful use for recreational or charter fishing -- Penalty.

77.15.590 - Commercial fishing vessel -- Unlawful use for recreational or charter fishing -- Penalty.

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

(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.

[1998 c 190 § 51.]