Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 77.12.320 (2026)

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(1) The commission may make agreements with persons, political subdivisions of this state, or the United States or its agencies or instrumentalities, regarding fish, shellfish, and wildlife-oriented recreation and the propagation, protection, conservation, and control of fish, shellfish, and wildlife.

(2) The director may make written agreements with the owners or lessees of real or personal property to provide for the use of the property for fish, shellfish, and wildlife-oriented recreation. The director may adopt rules governing the conduct of persons in or on the real property.

(3) The director may accept compensation for fish, shellfish, and wildlife losses or gifts or grants of personal property for use by the department.

(4) The commission may indemnify the United States and its agencies as a condition of securing federal funds for purposes of fish, shellfish, and wildlife projects.

[ 2021 c 182 s 1; 2001 c 253 s 19; 1987 c 506 s 41; 1980 c 78 s 50; 1975 1st ex.s. c 207 s 1; 1974 ex.s. c 67 s 1; 1955 c 36 s 77.12.320. Prior: 1947 c 275 s 37; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 5992-47.]

Notes:

Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.

Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1978–2009 · leading case: United States v. 1,216.83 Acres of Land, 574 P.2d 375 (Wash. 1978).

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United States v. 1,216.83 Acres of Land, 574 P.2d 375 (Wash. 1978). · cites it 13× “RCW 77.12.320 specifically grants that power to the Commission.”

State v. Guidry, 223 P.3d 533 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009). “*540 The court held that former RCW 77.12.320 was promulgated to protect Indian treaty rights, and that "the Indian's presence with the non-Indian is a reasonable limitation.”

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