This act shall take effect on January 1, 1990. The *director of fisheries may immediately take such steps as are necessary to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date.

[1989 c 316 § 22. Formerly RCW 75.28.900.]

NOTES:

     *Reviser's note: Powers, duties, and functions of the department of fisheries and the department of wildlife were transferred to the department of fish and wildlife by 1993 sp.s. c 2, effective July 1, 1994.