Washington Code 77.15.760 – Suspension of a master hunter permit — Appeal hearing
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(1) The department may suspend a person‘s master hunter permit for the following reasons and corresponding lengths of time:
Attorney's Note
Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Washington Code 77.15.760
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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) If the person pays the required fine or is found to have committed an infraction under this chapter or the department’s rules, the department shall suspend the person’s master hunter permit for two years;
(b) If the person pays the required fine or is convicted of a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony under this chapter, the department shall suspend the person’s master hunter permit for life;
(c) If the person pays the required fine or is convicted of trespass, reckless endangerment, criminal conspiracy, or making a false statement to law enforcement while hunting, fishing, or engaging in any activity regulated by the department, the department shall suspend the person’s master hunter permit for life;
(d) If the person pays the required fine or is convicted of a felony prohibiting the possession of firearms, unless firearm possession is reinstated, the department shall suspend the person’s master hunter permit for life;
(e) If the person has a hunting or fishing license revoked or has hunting or fishing license privileges suspended in another state, the department shall suspend the person’s master hunter permit for life;
(f) If the person is cited, or charged by complaint, for an offense under this chapter; or for trespass, reckless endangerment, criminal conspiracy, or making a false statement to law enforcement while hunting, fishing, or engaging in any activity regulated by the department, the department may immediately suspend the person’s master hunter permit until the offense has been adjudicated; or
(g) If the person submits fraudulent information to the department, the department shall suspend the person’s master hunter permit for life.
(2) Any master hunter who is notified of an intended suspension may request an appeal hearing under chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 2009 c 333 § 16.]