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Chapter 220-460 WAC

COMMERCIAL WHALE WATCHING
AND PADDLE TOURS

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Last update: 2/19/25

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WAC Sections
HTMLPDF220-460-010Definitions.
HTMLPDF220-460-020Commercial whale watching and paddle tour licensesApplication process and deadline.
HTMLPDF220-460-025Fee waiver for nonprofit educational whale watching and paddle tours.
HTMLPDF220-460-030Commercial whale watching and paddle tour license cardsReplacements.
HTMLPDF220-460-040Commercial whale watching and paddle tour businessesOperator or guide designation.
HTMLPDF220-460-050Whale watching vessel designation requirements and required operator and paddle guide documentation.
HTMLPDF220-460-060Whale watching vessel changes.
HTMLPDF220-460-070Whale watching operator and paddle guide license requirements.
HTMLPDF220-460-080Expiration and renewal of licenses.
HTMLPDF220-460-090Commercial whale watching of southern resident orcas and paddle tours operating near southern resident orcasGeneral.
HTMLPDF220-460-100Areas closed to commercial whale watching.
HTMLPDF220-460-130Nonmotorized paddle tour vessels.
HTMLPDF220-460-140Commercial whale watching and paddle tour compliance and reporting.
HTMLPDF220-460-150Penalties.
HTMLPDF220-460-160Severability.