Update on HB 2871 - Regarding penalties for small scale prospecting and mining violations

HB 2871, the bill to reduce the penalty for a Gold and Fish Pamphlet violation from a gross misdemeanor to a natural resources (civil) infraction, is scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM on Monday, February 4th (subject to change - as always).

To keep up with the progress of this bill yourself, visit the Washington State Legislature's web page here.