This title is known and may be cited as “Fish and Wildlife Code of the State of Washington.”

NOTES:

Effective date1980 c 78: “This act shall take effect on July 1, 1981.” [ 1980 c 78 § 137.]
Intent, construction1980 c 78: “In enacting this 1980 act, it is the intent of the legislature to revise and reorganize the game code of this state to clarify and improve the administration of the state’s game laws. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the revisions made to the game code by this act are not to be construed as substantive.” [ 1980 c 78 § 1.]
Savings1980 c 78: “This act shall not have the effect of terminating or in any way modifying any proceeding or liability, civil or criminal, which exists on the effective date of this act.” [ 1980 c 78 § 138.]
Severability1980 c 78: “If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.” [ 1980 c 78 § 139.]

Terms Used In Washington Code 77.04.010

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.