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Chapter 79A.05 RCW

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

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HTMLPDF 79A.05.010Definitions.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.013Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.015Commission created—Composition—Compensation and expenses.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.020Duties of commission.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.025Chair—Meetings—Quorum—Lease of parkland or property.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.030Powers and duties—Mandatory.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.035Additional powers and duties.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.040Director's duties.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.045Waste reduction and recycling.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.050Community restitution for littering in state parks—Policy and procedures.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.055Additional powers and duties.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.059State parks education and enhancement account.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.060Parks improvement account—Transfers to state parks renewal and stewardship account.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.065Park passes—Eligibility.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.070Further powers—Director of parks and recreation—Salaries.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.075Delegation of commission's powers and duties to director.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.080Lease of parklands for television stations.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.085Lease of parklands for television stations—Lease rental rates, terms—Attachment of antennae.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.087Commercial advertising on or in state parks lands and buildings—Conditions and standards.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.090Exemption of persons over sixty-five from fees for collection in state parks of wood debris for personal use.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.095Donations of land for park purposes.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.100Bequests and donations of money.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.105Withdrawal of granted lands on public highways.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.110Withdrawal of other lands—Exchange for lands on highway.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.115Cross-state trail facility.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.120Cross-state trail—Transfer of lands in Milwaukee Road corridor.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.125Cross-state trail—Rail line franchise negotiations by department of transportation.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.130Cross-state trail account—Land acquisition—Rules describing trail.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.135Dedication as parks and parkways.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.140Permits for improvement of parks—Limitations.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.145Application for permit.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.150Plans and specifications.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.155Surety bond.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.160Police powers of designated officers employed by commission.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.162Physical injury to a person/substantial damage to property—Authority of a designated officer.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.165Penalties.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.168Bridge jumping warning signs.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.170Transfer of surplus land—Reversionary clause required—Release—Parkland acquisition account.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.175Disposal of land not needed for park purposes.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.178Real property disposal—Disputed land—Manner—Notice and hearing—Suit for noncompliance.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.179Notification requirements.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.180Exchange of state land by commission—Public notice—News release—Hearing—Procedure.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.185Small boat facilities for Puget Sound authorized.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.187Transfer of ownership of commission-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.189Transfer of ownership of commission-owned vessel—Further requirements.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.190Recreational metal detectors—Available land.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.195Identification of historic archaeological resources in state parks—Plan—Availability of land for use by recreational metal detectors.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.200Certain tidelands transferred to commission.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.205Certain tidelands transferred to commission—Access to and from tidelands.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.210Sale of state trust lands—Terms and conditions.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.215State parks renewal and stewardship account.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.220Trust lands—Periodic review to identify parcels appropriate for transfer to commission.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.225Winter recreational facilities—Commission duties—Liability.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.230Winter recreational area parking permits—Fee—Expiration.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.235Winter recreational program account—Deposit of parking permit fees—Winter recreation programs by public and private agencies.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.240Winter recreational parking areas—Restriction of overnight parking.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.245Penalty for violation of RCW 79A.05.240 or 46.61.585.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.250Winter recreational parking areas—Rules.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.255Winter recreation advisory committee—Generally.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.260Sun Lakes state park—"Vic Meyers Golf Course" designation—"Vic Meyers Lake" designation.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.265Hostels—Legislative declaration of intent.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.270"Hostel" defined.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.275Hostels—Authority of political subdivisions to establish.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.280Hostels—Commission authorized to accept grants or moneys for the support thereof—Rules required.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.285Land evaluation, acquisition.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.290Acquisition of land held by department of natural resources.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.300Establishment of urban area state parks by parks and recreation commission.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.305Declaration of policy—Lands for public park purposes.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.310Powers and duties—Program of boating safety education—Casualty and accident reporting program.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.335Authority of commission to use facilities and resources for interpretation.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.340Interpretive activities authorized.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.345Stewarding and interpreting state parks—Commission's authority to consult, enter agreements, and solicit assistance from other organizations.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.347Agreements under RCW 79A.05.345 or otherwise involving the management of state parkland or a facility—Performance measures.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.351Outdoor education and recreation grant program—Creation—Establish and implement program by rule—Advisory committee—Account.
UNDERWATER PARKS
HTMLPDF 79A.05.355Underwater parks—Lead agency.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.360Underwater parks—Authority to establish—Powers and duties.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.370Underwater parks—Diverse recreational opportunity.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.375Underwater parks—Liability.
WATER TRAIL RECREATION PROGRAM
HTMLPDF 79A.05.380Water trail recreation program—Created.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.385Water trail recreation program—Powers and duties.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.390Water trail recreation program—Grants.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.395Water trail recreation program—Liability.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.410Water trail recreation program—Rules.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.415Water trail recreation program—Violation.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.425Water trail recreation program—Disposition of funds.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION CORPS
HTMLPDF 79A.05.545Washington conservation corps.
SEASHORE CONSERVATION AREA
HTMLPDF 79A.05.600Declaration of principles.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.605Seashore conservation area—Established.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.610Jurisdiction over and administration of area.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.615Principles and purposes to be followed in administering area.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.620Cooperation and assistance of federal, state, and local agencies.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.625Powers and authority of department of fish and wildlife not interfered with.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.630Sale, lease, and disposal of lands within the Seashore Conservation Area—Disposal of certain lands.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.635Ocean beach recreation management plans—Cooperative program.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.640Definitions.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.645Local recreation management plans.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.650Reservation for pedestrian use—Restrictions on motorized traffic.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.655Areas reserved for pedestrian use—Exception.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.660Public vehicles.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.665Land adjoining national wildlife refuges and state parks—Pedestrian use—Exception.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.670Consultation with government agencies required.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.675Compliance with federal and state laws required.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.680Hearings.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.685Adoption of plans—Approval—Procedure.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.688Appeal.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.690Cooperation for law enforcement.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.693Ocean beaches in Seashore Conservation Area declared public highways.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.695Amendments to plan—Approval—Procedure.
GREEN RIVER GORGE CONSERVATION AREA
HTMLPDF 79A.05.700Declaration.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.705Green River Gorge conservation area created.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.710Acquisition of real property, easements, or rights authorized.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.715Acquisition of real property, easements, or rights authorized—Rights of other state agencies not to be infringed upon.
MOUNT SI CONSERVATION AREA
HTMLPDF 79A.05.725Legislative declaration.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.730"Mt. Si conservation area"—Created.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.735Mt. Si conservation area—Management.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.740Mt. Si conservation area—Valuation of included lands.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.745Eminent domain—Use prohibited.
WASHINGTON STATE YAKIMA RIVER CONSERVATION AREA
HTMLPDF 79A.05.750Legislative declaration.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.755"Washington State Yakima river conservation area"—Created.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.760Yakima river conservation area—Size prescribed.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.765Yakima river conservation area—Authority of Yakima county commissioners.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.770Yakima river conservation area—Land acquisition.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.775Intent to preserve river wetlands in their natural state.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.780Yakima river conservation area—Consultation between commission and Yakima county commissioners.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.785Yakima river conservation area—Recreation and conservation funding board directed to assist Yakima county commissioners.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.790County or city zoning and/or permitted land uses not affected.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.793Department of fish and wildlife, fish and wildlife commission—Powers, duties, and authority—No hunting in any state park.
HTMLPDF 79A.05.795Acquisition of real property, etc., of another agency by Yakima county commissioners—Agency approval required.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
HTMLPDF 79A.05.800Scenic bikeways program—Rules.

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Private business activity policy: RCW 42.52.570.