Concerning commercial fishery licenses.

This bill requires Washington's fishery director to report to lawmakers within five years on emerging commercial fisheries, assessing whether a separate license, fee, or harvest program is needed. It specifically mandates detailed data on selective fishing gear effectiveness, benefits to commercial fishers, and hatchery management practices. If the report recommends a new system, the state must establish it, allowing current experimental license holders to convert without increasing Puget Sound commercial license numbers. The bill directly affects commercial fishers in emerging fisheries using selective gear, focusing on structured reporting to guide future licensing decisions.