# RCW 77.04.013: RCW 77.04.013: Findings and intent

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S013

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 77.04.013
- **Heading:** RCW 77.04.013: Findings and intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 77 / Chapter 04 / Section 013

## Text

The legislature supports the recommendations of the state fish and wildlife commission with regard to the commission's responsibilities in the merged department of fish and wildlife. It is the intent of the legislature that, beginning July 1, 1996, the commission assume regulatory authority for food fish and shellfish in addition to its existing authority for game fish and wildlife. It is also the intent of the legislature to provide to the commission the authority to review and approve department agreements, to review and approve the department's budget proposals, to adopt rules for the department, and to select commission staff and the director of the department. The legislature finds that all fish, shellfish, and wildlife species should be managed under a single comprehensive set of goals, policies, and objectives, and that the decision-making authority should rest with the fish and wildlife commission. The commission acts in an open and deliberative process that encourages public involvement and increases public confidence in department decision making.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 77.04.010 RCW 77.04.010: Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S010.md)
- [RCW 77.04.012 RCW 77.04.012: Mandate of department and commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S012.md)
- [RCW 77.04.013 RCW 77.04.013: Findings and intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S013.md)
- [RCW 77.04.020 RCW 77.04.020: Composition of department—Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S020.md)
- [RCW 77.04.030 RCW 77.04.030: Commission—Appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S030.md)
- [RCW 77.04.040 RCW 77.04.040: Commission—Qualifications of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S040.md)
- [RCW 77.04.055 RCW 77.04.055: Commission—Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S055.md)
- [RCW 77.04.060 RCW 77.04.060: Commission—Meetings—Officers—Compensation, travel expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S060.md)
- [RCW 77.04.080 RCW 77.04.080: Director—Qualifications—Duties—Salary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S080.md)
- [RCW 77.04.090 RCW 77.04.090: Rule-making authority—Certified copy as evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S090.md)
- [RCW 77.04.120 RCW 77.04.120: Director—Research—Reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S120.md)
- [RCW 77.04.130 RCW 77.04.130: Adoption and certification of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S130.md)
- [RCW 77.04.140 RCW 77.04.140: Unofficial printings of laws or rules—Approval required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S140.md)
- [RCW 77.04.145 RCW 77.04.145: Notification requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S145.md)

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