Summary of proposed rule
This rule making adopts changes to Chapter 220-460 in order to implement amendments to RCW 77.65.615 through ESSB 5371 in the 2023 legislative session.
Scope and rationale for proposed rule
The bill makes several changes to the commercial whale watching license structure that include defining a paddle tour business license and separating the licensing of paddle tour businesses and guides from commercial watching businesses (where they were previously lumped together) along with changes to other licensing requirements. The bill also modifies the fee structure by changing some fees and eliminating others.
Documents
- CR-105 – filed as WSR 24-09-019 on Notice and opportunity to comment on this current expedited rule-making proposal
For more information
Visit our Commercial Whale Watching Rule Making page.
Staff Contact: Julie.Watson@dfw.wa.gov
Public comments
This rule was proposed under an expedited rule making process that eliminates the need for the agency to hold public hearings, prepare a small business economic impact statement, or provide responses to the criteria for a significant legislative rule.