# RCW 77.04.020: RCW 77.04.020: Composition of department—Powers and duties

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S020

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 77.04.020
- **Heading:** RCW 77.04.020: Composition of department—Powers and duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 77 / Chapter 04 / Section 020

## Text

The department consists of the state fish and wildlife commission and the director. The commission may delegate to the director any of the powers and duties vested in the commission.

## 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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