Concerning commercial shellfish fees.

HB 2737 sets maximum annual license and biotoxin testing fees for commercial shellfish operations in Washington State. It directly affects harvesters, shellstock shippers (by acre size), and shucker-packers (based on facility size), capping their fees at specific levels - such as $416 for harvesters, $752 for large shippers, and up to $1,912 for large shucker-packers. The bill establishes these fee limits in new sections of the shellfish regulations, ensuring they reflect operational scale without exceeding set thresholds. These changes apply to businesses regulated under Washington’s shellfish program, including those handling species like oysters, clams, and mussels.