Section 220-640-051 - Lawful possession of dead prohibited level 3 species for personal or commercial use-Allowable forms-Records required(1) It is lawful to possess dead prohibited level 3 species for human or animal consumption use. For purpose of this rule, "dead" is defined as the following forms:(c) Canned or otherwise vacuum-sealed in a container;(d) Preserved by drying, salting, or pickling; or(e) Raw/fresh if the head has been removed and/or all the internal organs have been removed.(2) The person or commercial entity must possess the following records upon receiving and while in possession of a prohibited level 3 species in a dead form:(a) The records must be in accordance with RCW 77.15.568; and(b) The records must identify: (i) Taxonomic species name or subspecies name to distinguish the subspecies from another prohibited species or a regulated type A species; and(ii) The dead form in which the species was received as listed under subsection (1) of this section.(3) It is unlawful for any person or commercial entity to receive or possess any live prohibited level 3 species or that does not meet the requirements of subsection (1) of this section.(4) Any person or commercial entity in possession of a prohibited level 3 species violating this regulation shall be guilty of unlawful use of invasive species in the second degree under RCW 77.15.809.Wash. Admin. Code § 220-640-051
Adopted by WSR 19-21-034, Filed 10/8/2019, effective 11/8/2019