Unlawful wholesale fish buying and dealing — Penalty.

RCW 77.15.640
in effect
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(1) A person who holds a fish dealer license required by RCW 77.65.280 , a wholesale fish buyer endorsement required by RCW 77.65.340 , or a limited fish seller endorsement under RCW 77.65.510 is guilty of unlawful wholesale fish buying and dealing if the person: (a) Fails to possess or display his or her license when engaged in any act requiring the license; or (b) Fails to display or uses the license in violation of any department rule. (2) Unlawful wholesale fish buying and dealing is a gross misdemeanor. (1) A person who holds a fish dealer license required by RCW 77.65.280 , a wholesale fish buyer endorsement required by RCW 77.65.340 , or a limited fish seller endorsement under RCW 77.65.510 is guilty of unlawful wholesale fish buying and dealing if the person: (a) Fails to possess or display his or her license when engaged in any act requiring the license; or (b) Fails to display or uses the license in violation of any department rule. (2) Unlawful wholesale fish buying and dealing is a gross misdemeanor.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.15&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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