RCW 77.04.040
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Persons eligible for appointment as members of the commission shall have general knowledge of the habits and distribution of fish and wildlife and shall not hold another state, county, or municipal elective or appointive office. In making these appointments, the governor shall seek to maintain a balance reflecting all aspects of fish and wildlife, including representation recommended by organized groups representing sportfishers, commercial fishers, hunters, private landowners, and environmentalists. Persons eligible for appointment as fish and wildlife commissioners shall comply with the provisions of chapters 42.52 and * 42.17 RCW.
[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 s 3 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1993 sp.s. c 2 s 61 ; 1987 c 506 s 6 ; 1980 c 78 s 5 ; 1955 c 36 s 77.04.040 . Prior: 1947 c 275 s 4 ; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 5992-14.]
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*Reviser's note: Provisions in chapter 42.17 RCW relating to public disclosure were recodified in chapter 42.56 RCW by 2005 c 274.
Referral to electorate — 1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013 .
Effective date — 1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020 .
Effective date — 1993 sp.s. c 2 ss 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79: See RCW 43.300.900 .
Legislative findings and intent — 1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020 .
Effective date — Intent, construction — Savings — Severability — 1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010 .