WAC 220-460-090. Commercial whale watching of southern resident orcas and paddle tours operating near southern resident orcas — General

(1) It is unlawful for a commercial whale watching operator or paddle guide to violate any of the restrictions in RCW 77.15.740 . (2) Licenses issued by the department under this chapter are not an exemption under RCW 77.15.740 (2)(c). (3) The rules and requirements outlined in this chapter regarding southern resident orcas apply to commercial whale watching and paddle tour activity in the inland waters of Washington.