# RCW 77.12.045: RCW 77.12.045: Territorial authority of commission—Adoption of federal regulations and rules of fisheries commissions and compacts

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S045

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 77.12.045
- **Heading:** RCW 77.12.045: Territorial authority of commission—Adoption of federal regulations and rules of fisheries commissions and compacts
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 77 / Chapter 12 / Section 045

## Text

Consistent with federal law, the commission's authority extends to all areas and waters within the territorial boundaries of the state, to the offshore waters, and to the concurrent waters of the Columbia river. Consistent with federal law, the commission's authority extends to fishing in offshore waters by residents of this state. The commission may adopt rules consistent with the regulations adopted by the United States department of commerce for the offshore waters. The commission may adopt rules consistent with the recommendations or regulations of the Pacific marine fisheries commission, Columbia river compact, the Pacific salmon commission as provided in chapter 77.75 RCW, or the international Pacific halibut commission.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 77.12.010 RCW 77.12.010: Limitation on prohibiting fishing with bait or artificial lures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S010.md)
- [RCW 77.12.020 RCW 77.12.020: Wildlife to be classified.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S020.md)
- [RCW 77.12.031 RCW 77.12.031: Llamas and alpacas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S031.md)
- [RCW 77.12.035 RCW 77.12.035: Protection of grizzly bears—Limitation on transplantation or introduction—Negotiations with federal and state agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S035.md)
- [RCW 77.12.037 RCW 77.12.037: Acquisition, use, and management of property—Condemnation—When authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S037.md)
- [RCW 77.12.038 RCW 77.12.038: Notification requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S038.md)
- [RCW 77.12.039 RCW 77.12.039: Acceptance of funds or property for damage claims or conservation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife resources.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S039.md)
- [RCW 77.12.043 RCW 77.12.043: Contracts and agreements for propagation of fish or shellfish.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S043.md)
- [RCW 77.12.045 RCW 77.12.045: Territorial authority of commission—Adoption of federal regulations and rules of fisheries commissions and compacts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S045.md)
- [RCW 77.12.047 RCW 77.12.047: Scope of commission's authority to adopt rules—Application to private tideland owners or lessees of the state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S047.md)
- [RCW 77.12.058 RCW 77.12.058: Pollinator habitat.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S058.md)
- [RCW 77.12.068 RCW 77.12.068: Dissemination of information about RCW 77.15.740 and responsible wildlife viewing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S068.md)
- [RCW 77.12.071 RCW 77.12.071: Sampling of fish, wildlife, or shellfish by department employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S071.md)
- [RCW 77.12.075 RCW 77.12.075: Fish and wildlife federal lands revolving account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S075.md)

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