(1) A personal use shellfish and seaweed license is required for all persons other than residents or nonresidents under fifteen years of age to fish for, take, dig for, or possess seaweed or shellfish, including razor clams, for personal use from state waters or offshore waters including national park beaches. (2) A razor clam license allows a person to harvest only razor clams for personal use from state waters, including national park beaches. (3) The fees for annual personal use shellfish and seaweed licenses are: (a) For a resident fifteen years of age or older, ten dollars; (b) For a nonresident fifteen years of age or older, twenty-seven dollars; and (c) For a senior, five dollars. (4) The fee for an annual razor clam license is eight dollars for residents, fifteen dollars for nonresidents, and eight dollars for seniors. (5) The fee for a three-day razor clam license is five dollars for both residents and nonresidents. (6) A personal use shellfish and seaweed license or razor clam license must be in immediate possession of the licensee and available for inspection while a licensee is harvesting shellfish or seaweed. However, the license does not need to be visible at all times. [ 2011 c 339 s 13; 2007 c 336 s 1; 2004 c 248 s 1; 2000 c 107 s 27; 1999 c 243 s 3; 1998 c 191 s 2; 1994 c 255 s 4; 1993 sp.s. c 17 s 3. Formerly RCW 75.25.092.]
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