Washington SB 5146: Authorizing the fish and wildlife commission to indemnify the federal government as a condition of securing certain funds.

Bill Text

AN ACT Relating to authorizing the fish and wildlife commission 1
to indemnify the federal government as a condition of securing 2
certain funds; and amending RCW 77.12.320.3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:4
Sec. 1. RCW 77.12.320 and 2001 c 253 s 19 are each amended to 5
read as follows:6
(1) The commission may make agreements with persons, political 7
subdivisions of this state, or the United States or its agencies or 8
instrumentalities, regarding fish, shellfish, and wildlife-oriented 9
recreation and the propagation, protection, conservation, and control 10
of fish, shellfish, and wildlife.11
(2) The director may make written agreements with the owners or 12
lessees of real or personal property to provide for the use of the 13
property for fish, shellfish, and wildlife-oriented recreation. The 14
director may adopt rules governing the conduct of persons in or on 15
the real property.16
(3) The director may accept compensation for fish, shellfish, and 17
wildlife losses or gifts or grants of personal property for use by 18
the department.19
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SENATE BILL 5146
State of Washington 67th Legislature 2021 Regular Session
By Senator Van De Wege
Read first time 01/12/21. Referred to Committee on Agriculture,
Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
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(4) The commission may indemnify the United States and its 1
agencies as a condition of securing federal funds for purposes of 2
fish, shellfish, and wildlife projects.3
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