WAC 220-355-060. Puget Sound — Bottomfish pots

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, and possess bottomfish for commercial purposes with bottomfish pot gear as described in WAC 220-300-050 , except in the following Puget Sound Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch Reporting Areas during the seasons designated below: Areas 23C and 29 open only by permit from the director. (2) Violation of subsection (1) of this section is a gross misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 77.15.550 Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty. (3) It is unlawful to operate bottomfish pot gear without possessing a valid bottomfish pot license. Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor or class C felony, depending on the circumstances of the violation, punishable under RCW 77.15.500 Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.