Statutes > Washington Statutes > Title 77 - Fish and wildlife (formerly: game and game fish) > 77.95 - Salmon enhancement program. > 77.95.260 - State purchase of private salmon smolts -- Private ocean ranching not authorized.

77.95.260 - State purchase of private salmon smolts -- Private ocean ranching not authorized.

State purchase of private salmon smolts — Private ocean ranching not authorized.

Nothing in chapter 336, Laws of 1989 shall authorize the practice of private ocean ranching. Privately contracted smolts become the property of the state at the time of release.

[1989 c 336 § 5. Formerly RCW 75.08.440.]

Notes: Severability -- 1989 c 336: See note following RCW 77.95.220.