Washington Code 77.15.510 – Acting as a game fish guide, food fish guide, or chartering without a license — Penalty
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(1) A person is guilty of acting as a game fish guide, food fish guide, or chartering without a license if:
Attorney's Note
Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Washington Code 77.15.510
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- conviction: means a final conviction in a state or municipal court. See Washington Code 77.15.050
- 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
(a) The person operates a charter boat and does not hold the charter boat license required for the food fish taken;
(b) The person acts as a food fish guide and does not hold a food fish guide license; or
(c) The person acts as a game fish guide and does not hold a game fish guide license.
(2) Acting without a game fish guide license, food fish guide license, or charter license is a gross misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the department may deny applications submitted by the person for a game fish guide license, food fish guide license, or charter boat license for up to one year from the date of conviction.