(1) It is unlawful for
any person to possess a commercial quantity of shellfish or to
sell or offer to sell shellfish in the state which have not been
grown, shucked, packed, or shipped in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter. Failure of a shellfish grower to
display a certificate of approval, or department-approved
equivalent, issued under RCW 69.30.050 to an authorized
representative of the department, a fish and wildlife officer, or
an ex officio fish and wildlife officer subjects the grower to
the penalty provisions of this chapter, as well as seizure and
disposition, up to and including disposal, of the shellfish by
the representative or officer.
(2) Failure of a shellfish processor to display a
certificate of approval issued under RCW 69.30.060 to an
authorized representative of the department, a fish and wildlife
officer, or an ex officio fish and wildlife officer subjects the
processor to the penalty provisions of this chapter, as well as
seizure and disposition, up to and including disposal, of the
shellfish by the representative or officer.
[2011 c 194 § 8; 2001 c 253 § 6; 1995 c 147 § 4; 1985 c 51 § 4; 1979 c 141 § 74; 1955 c 144 § 11.]