- (1) It is unlawful to import live aquatic organisms, including plants, for release into state waters from any state or Canadian province east of the Continental Divide without each importation being accompanied by a zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha)/Quagga mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis)-free certificate issued by the department and signed by the supplier of the aquatic organisms.
- (2) The original receiver in the state of Washington of the shipment of aquatic organisms is required to retain the zebra and quagga mussel-free certificate for two years.
- (3) Secondary receivers, while in possession of live aquatic organisms, are required to retain invoices or other records showing who the original receiver was.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090 and 77.04.130. WSR 18-06-006, § 220-640-110, filed 2/22/18, effective 3/25/18.]