RCW 1.20.180
State oyster.
The Ostrea lurida is hereby designated the official oyster of the state of Washington. This native oyster species plays an important role in the history and culture that surrounds shellfish in Washington state and along the west coast of the United States. Some of the common and historic names used for this species are Native, Western, Shoalwater, and Olympia.
[ 2014 c 146 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—2014 c 146: "The Ostrea lurida is the only oyster native to Washington state." [ 2014 c 146 § 1.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions.
1.20.015 - Display of national and state flags.
1.20.017 - Display of national league of families' POW/MIA flag.
1.20.037 - State marine mammal.
1.20.038 - State endemic mammal.
1.20.050 - Standard time—Daylight saving time.
1.20.051 - Daylight saving time.
1.20.052 - Permanent daylight saving time—Intent.
1.20.055 - Pacific daylight time.
1.20.071 - State song—Proceeds from sale.
1.20.100 - Diverse cultures and languages encouraged—State policy.
1.20.130 - Preferred terminology in government documents.