Official Text and Analysis.

Provides that DFW and ECY may only authorize or permit marine finfish aquaculture of Atlantic salmon or other nonnative finfish where it is an authorized use under an existing DNR aquatic lands lease. In these cases, DFW and ECY may not authorize or permit these activities or operations after the expiration date of that existing aquatic lands lease. ? Establishes a study on the ecological impacts of the 2017 Atlantic salmon escapement to native salmon stocks and water quality. ? Establishes a reoccurring facility inspection process and provides DFW with authorities relative to disposal or authorization of transfer of fish when it determines a facility is not in good working order or there is an immediate danger.

Prohibits the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from entering into a new, or renewing or extending an existing, lease or use authorization that involves marine finfish aquaculture of Atlantic salmon or other nonnative finfish.

Replaces the content of the PSSB with direction to specified state agencies to: (1) Update existing guidance and informational resources to industry and governments for planning and permitting commercial marine net pen aquaculture of Atlantic salmon or other nonnative finfish; and (2) analyze certain impacts from ending commercial marine net pen aquaculture of Atlantic salmon or other nonnative finfish in Washington concurrent with the expiration of applicable state-owned aquatic land leases in effect on the effective date of this act.

Requires any new or renewal of current state aquatic lands leases for the culture of Atlantic salmon or other nonnative finfish to require the cultivation of only single-sex populations of Atlantic salmon or nonnative finfish.