This bill establishes a new section in chapter 69.30 RCW that prohibits the Washington Department from increasing fees for various commercial shellfish licenses and services beyond the amounts set as of June 30, 2025. The specific licenses and services affected include the commercial shellfish harvest license, shellstock shipper license, shucker-packer plants license, export certificate, biotoxin testing, and monitoring for paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that no new licensing or use fees can be imposed on commercial shellfishers, shellstock shippers, and shucker-packer plants until June 30, 2027. This legislation aims to provide financial stability for those involved in the commercial shellfish industry by capping fees and preventing additional charges for a specified period.