Concerning commercial shellfish fees.

Summary

The bill limits the amount that shellfish harvesters, shippers and shucker‑packers can be charged for annual licenses and biotoxin testing. It also sets a maximum fee for export certificates and clarifies that these fees are exempt from the general policy that professional licensing costs must be borne by the profession. The changes affect anyone operating a commercial shellfish business in Washington.

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