Persons eligible for appointment as members of the commission shall have general knowledge of the habits and distribution of fish and wildlife and shall not hold another state, county, or municipal elective or appointive office. In making these appointments, the governor shall seek to maintain a balance reflecting all aspects of fish and wildlife, including representation recommended by organized groups representing sportfishers, commercial fishers, hunters, private landowners, and environmentalists. Persons eligible for appointment as fish and wildlife commissioners shall comply with the provisions of chapters 42.52 and * 42.17 RCW.
RCW 77.04.040
Commission—Qualifications of members.
Known as the Fish and Wildlife Code
The act spans §§ 77–77 (17 sections).
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case United States v. Washington (1974)
Most recently applied in 3 Wash. 3d 743 - U.S. Sportsmen's All. Found. v. Smith (October 2024)
1995 1st sp.s. c 2 s 3 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1993 sp.s. c 2 s 61; 1987 c 506 s 6; 1980 c 78 s 5; 1955 c 36 s 77.04.040
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