RCW 77.60.080Imported oyster seed—Permit and inspection required.The department may not authorize a person to import oysters or oyster seed into this state for the purpose of planting them in state waters without a permit from the director. The director shall issue a permit only after an adequate inspection has been made and the oysters or oyster seed are found to be free of disease, pests, and other substances which might endanger oysters in state waters.[ 1998 c 190 s 92; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 s 87; 1955 c 12 s 75.08.054. Prior: 1951 c 271 s 42. Formerly RCW 75.24.110, 75.08.054.]
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