Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 77.145 · 3 active provisions
There are infectious diseases and infestations that can damage, threaten, and endanger fish, wildlife, shellfish, and seaweed resources. The department is authorized to take reasonable, preventative measures to protect Washington's fish, wildlife, shellfish, and seaweed species from infectious diseases and infestations…
(1) The department is authorized to establish disease interdiction and control check stations.(2) The check stations may be signed from roadsides, including state highways and interstates.(3) Signage must indicate which diseases or infestations are being investigated, and what fish, wildlife, shellfish, and seaweed are…
This chapter does not apply to aquaculture, aquatic farmers, or private sector cultured aquatic products as those terms are defined in RCW 15.85.020.