RCW 77.95.020Long-term regional policy statements.(1) The commission shall develop long-term regional policy statements regarding the salmon fishery resources before December 1, 1985. The commission shall consider the following in formulating and updating regional policy statements:(a) Existing resource needs;(b) Potential for creation of new resources;(c) Successful existing programs, both within and outside the state;(d) Balanced utilization of natural and hatchery production;(e) Desires of the fishing interest;(f) Need for additional data or research;(g) Federal court orders; and(h) Salmon advisory council recommendations.(2) The commission shall review and update each policy statement at least once each year.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 s 34 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1985 c 458 s 2. Formerly RCW 75.50.020.]NOTES:Referral to electorate—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013.Effective date—1995 1st sp.s c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020.
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