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WA Rev Code § 79A.50.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.50 - Public Lands for State or City Parks.|79A.50.100 - State trust lands—Withdrawal—Revocation or modification of withdrawal when used for recreational purposes—Hearing—Notice—Board to determine most beneficial use in accordance with policy.

RCW 79A.50.100 State trust lands—Withdrawal—Revocation or modification of withdrawal when used for recreational purposes—Hearing—Notice—Board to determine most beneficial use in accordance with policy.(1) A public hearing may be held prior to any withdrawal of state trust lands and shall be held prior to any revocation of withdrawal or modification of withdrawal of state trust lands used for recreational purposes by the department of natural resources or by other state agencies.(2) The department shall cause notice of the withdrawal, revocation of withdrawal or modification of withdrawal of state trust lands as described in subsection (1) of this section to be published by advertisement once a week for four weeks prior to the public hearing in at least one newspaper published and of general circulation in the county or counties in which the state trust lands are situated, and by causing a copy of said notice to be posted in a conspicuous place in the department's Olympia office, in the district office in which the land is situated, and in the office of the county auditor in the county where the land is situated thirty days prior to the public hearing. The notice shall specify the time and place of the public hearing and shall describe with particularity each parcel of state trust lands involved in said hearing.(3) The board of natural resources shall administer the hearing according to its prescribed rules and regulations.(4) The board of natural resources shall determine the most beneficial use or combination of uses of the state trust lands. Its decision will be conclusive as to the matter: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That said decisions as to uses shall conform to applicable state plans and policy guidelines adopted by the *department of community, trade, and economic development.[ 1995 c 399 § 209; 1985 c 6 § 24; 1969 ex.s. c 129 § 1. Formerly RCW 79.08.1078.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.Purchase of withdrawn state trust lands by state parks and recreation commission: RCW 79A.05.210.Reconveyance of state forestland to counties for park purposes: RCW 79.22.300 through 79.22.330.
WA Rev Code § 79A.50.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.50 - Public Lands for State or City Parks.|79A.50.110 - Exchange of lands to secure private lands for parks and recreation purposes.

RCW 79A.50.110 Exchange of lands to secure private lands for parks and recreation purposes.For the purpose of securing and preserving privately owned lands for parks and recreation purposes, the department of natural resources is authorized, with the advice and approval of the state board of natural resources, to exchange any state lands of equal value for such lands. Lands acquired by exchange as herein provided shall be withdrawn from lease and sale and reserved for park and recreation purposes.[ 1967 ex.s. c 64 § 2. Formerly RCW 79.08.109.]NOTES:Construction—Severability—1967 ex.s. c 64: See notes following RCW 79.10.140.Outdoor recreation facilities, construction and maintenance by department of natural resources: RCW 79.10.140.
WA Rev Code § 79A.55.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.55 - Scenic River System.|79A.55.005 - Legislative finding—Purpose.

RCW 79A.55.005 Legislative finding—Purpose.The legislature hereby finds that many rivers of this state, with their immediate environs, possess outstanding natural, scenic, historic, ecological, and recreational values of present and future benefit to the public. The legislature further finds that the policy of permitting the construction of dams and other impoundment facilities at appropriate sections of the rivers of this state needs to be complemented by a policy that would protect and preserve the natural character of such rivers and fulfill other conservation purposes. It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state that certain selected rivers of the state which, with their immediate environs, possess the aforementioned characteristics, shall be preserved in as natural a condition as practical and that overuse of such rivers, which tends to downgrade their natural condition, shall be discouraged.The purpose of this chapter is to establish a program for managing publicly owned land on rivers included in the state's scenic river system, to indicate the river segments to be initially included in that system, to prescribe a procedure for adding additional components to the system, and to protect the rights of private property owners.[ 1977 ex.s. c 161 § 1. Formerly RCW 79.72.010.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.55.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.55 - Scenic River System.|79A.55.010 - Definitions.

RCW 79A.55.010 Definitions.The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Commission" means the state parks and recreation commission.(2) "Participating local government" means the legislative authority of any city or county, a portion of whose territorial jurisdiction is bounded by or includes a river or river segment of the state's scenic river system.(3) "River" means a flowing body of water or a section, segment, or portion thereof.(4) "River area" means a river and the land area in its immediate environs as established by the participating agencies not exceeding a width of one-quarter mile landward from the streamway on either side of the river.(5) "Scenic easement" means the negotiated right to control the use of land, including the air space above the land, for the purpose of protecting the scenic view throughout the visual corridor.(6) "Streamway" means that stream-dependent corridor of single or multiple, wet or dry, channel or channels within which the usual seasonal or stormwater runoff peaks are contained, and within which environment the flora, fauna, soil, and topography is dependent on or influenced by the height and velocity of the fluctuating river currents.(7) "System" means all the rivers and river areas in the state designated by the legislature for inclusion as scenic rivers but does not include tributaries of a designated river unless specifically included by the legislature. The inclusion of a river in the system does not mean that other rivers or tributaries in a drainage basin shall be required to be part of the management program developed for the system unless the rivers and tributaries within the drainage basin are specifically designated for inclusion by the legislature.(8) "Visual corridor" means that area which can be seen in a normal summer month by a person of normal vision walking either bank of a river included in the system. The visual corridor shall not exceed the river area.[ 1999 c 249 § 801; 1999 c 151 § 1701; 1994 c 264 § 64; 1988 c 36 § 57; 1987 c 57 § 1; 1984 c 7 § 371; 1977 ex.s. c 161 § 2. Formerly RCW 79.72.020.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 1999 c 151 § 1701 and by 1999 c 249 § 801, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.Part headings not law—Effective date—1999 c 151: See notes following RCW 18.28.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.55.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.55 - Scenic River System.|79A.55.040 - State agencies and local governments to pursue policies to conserve and enhance included river areas—Shoreline management act—Private lands—Trust lands.

RCW 79A.55.040 State agencies and local governments to pursue policies to conserve and enhance included river areas—Shoreline management act—Private lands—Trust lands.(1) All state government agencies and local governments are hereby directed to pursue policies with regard to their respective activities, functions, powers, and duties which are designed to conserve and enhance the conditions of rivers which have been included in the system, in accordance with the management policies and the rules adopted by the commission for such rivers. Local agencies are directed to pursue such policies with respect to all lands in the river area owned or leased by such local agencies. Nothing in this chapter shall authorize the modification of a shoreline management plan adopted by a local government and approved by the state pursuant to chapter 90.58 RCW without the approval of the department of ecology and local government. The policies adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be integrated, as fully as possible, with those of the shoreline management act of 1971.(2) Nothing in this chapter shall grant to the commission the power to restrict the use of private land without either the specific written consent of the owner thereof or the acquisition of rights in real property authorized by RCW 79A.55.030.(3) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the department of natural resources from exercising its full responsibilities and obligations for the management of state trust lands.[ 1999 c 249 § 804; 1999 c 151 § 1704; 1977 ex.s. c 161 § 5. Formerly RCW 79.72.050.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 1999 c 151 § 1704 and by 1999 c 249 § 804, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.Part headings not law—Effective date—1999 c 151: See notes following RCW 18.28.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.55.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.55 - Scenic River System.|79A.55.050 - Criteria for inclusion of rivers within system.

RCW 79A.55.050 Criteria for inclusion of rivers within system.Rivers of a scenic nature are eligible for inclusion in the system. Ideally, a scenic river:(1) Is free-flowing without diversions that hinder recreational use;(2) Has a streamway that is relatively unmodified by riprapping and other stream bank protection;(3) Has water of sufficient quality and quantity to be deemed worthy of protection;(4) Has a relatively natural setting and adequate open space;(5) Requires some coordinated plan of management in order to enhance and preserve the river area; and(6) Has some lands along its length already in public ownership, or the possibility for purchase or dedication of public access and/or scenic easements.[ 1977 ex.s. c 161 § 6. Formerly RCW 79.72.060.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.55.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.55 - Scenic River System.|79A.55.060 - Authority of department of fish and wildlife unaffected.

RCW 79A.55.060 Authority of department of fish and wildlife unaffected.Nothing contained in this chapter shall affect the authority of the department of fish and wildlife to construct facilities or make improvements to facilitate the passage or propagation of fish nor shall anything in this chapter be construed to interfere with the powers, duties, and authority of the department of fish and wildlife to regulate, manage, conserve, and provide for the harvest of fish or wildlife within any area designated as being in the state's scenic river system. No hunting shall be permitted in any state park.[ 1999 c 249 § 805; 1988 c 36 § 58; 1977 ex.s. c 161 § 7. Formerly RCW 79.72.070.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.55.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.55 - Scenic River System.|79A.55.070 - Rivers designated as part of system.

RCW 79A.55.070 Rivers designated as part of system.The following rivers of the state of Washington are hereby designated as being in the scenic river system of the state of Washington:(1) The Skykomish river from the junction of the north and south forks of the Skykomish river:(a) Downstream approximately fourteen miles to its junction with the Sultan river;(b) Upstream approximately twenty miles on the south fork to the junction of the Tye and Foss rivers;(c) Upstream approximately eleven miles on the north fork to its junction with Bear creek;(2) The Beckler river from its junction with the south fork of the Skykomish river upstream approximately eight miles to its junction with Rapid river;(3) The Tye river from its junction with the south fork of the Skykomish river upstream approximately fourteen miles to Tye Lake; and(4) The Little Spokane river from the upstream boundary of the state park boat put-in site near Rutter parkway and downstream to its confluence with the Spokane river.[ 1991 c 206 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 161 § 8. Formerly RCW 79.72.080.]NOTES:Green River Gorge conservation area: RCW 79A.05.700 through 79A.05.715.Washington state Yakima river conservation area: RCW 79A.05.750 through 79A.05.795.
WA Rev Code § 79A.55.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.55 - Scenic River System.|79A.55.080 - Inclusion of state's scenic rivers in national wild and scenic river system not precluded.

RCW 79A.55.080 Inclusion of state's scenic rivers in national wild and scenic river system not precluded.Nothing in this chapter shall preclude a section or segment of the state's scenic rivers included in the system from becoming a part of the national wild and scenic river system.[ 1977 ex.s. c 161 § 9. Formerly RCW 79.72.090.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.55.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.55 - Scenic River System.|79A.55.090 - Funds from certain accounts not to be used.

RCW 79A.55.090 Funds from certain accounts not to be used.No funds shall be expended from the limited fish and wildlife account created in RCW 77.12.170(1) or the fish, wildlife, and conservation account created in RCW 77.12.170(3) to carry out the provisions of this chapter.[ 2020 c 148 § 26; 1988 c 36 § 59; 1977 ex.s. c 161 § 10. Formerly RCW 79.72.100.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.020 - Violations of chapter punishable as misdemeanor—Circumstances—Violations designated as civil infractions.

RCW 79A.60.020 Violations of chapter punishable as misdemeanor—Circumstances—Violations designated as civil infractions.(1) A violation of this chapter designated as an infraction is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 9.92.030, if the current violation is the person's third violation of the same provision of this chapter during the past three hundred sixty-five days.(2) A violation designated in this chapter as a civil infraction shall constitute a civil infraction pursuant to chapter 7.84 RCW.[ 1999 c 249 § 1501; 1993 c 244 § 6. Formerly RCW 88.12.015.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.030 - Operation of vessel in a negligent manner—Penalty.

RCW 79A.60.030 Operation of vessel in a negligent manner—Penalty.A person shall not operate a vessel in a negligent manner. For the purposes of this section, to "operate in a negligent manner" means operating a vessel in disregard of careful and prudent operation, or in disregard of careful and prudent rates of speed that are no greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions existing at the point of operation, taking into account the amount and character of traffic, size of the lake or body of water, freedom from obstruction to view ahead, effects of vessel wake, and so as not to unduly or unreasonably endanger life, limb, property or other rights of any person entitled to the use of such waters. Except as provided in RCW 79A.60.020, a violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.[ 2000 c 11 § 93; 1993 c 244 § 7; 1933 c 72 § 2; RRS § 9851-2. Formerly RCW 88.12.020.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.050 - Homicide by watercraft—Penalty.

RCW 79A.60.050 Homicide by watercraft—Penalty.(1) When the death of any person ensues within three years as a proximate result of injury proximately caused by the operating of any vessel by any person, the operator is guilty of homicide by watercraft if he or she was operating the vessel:(a) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as defined by RCW 79A.60.040;(b) In a reckless manner; or(c) With disregard for the safety of others.(2) When the death is caused by a skier towed by a vessel, the operator of the vessel is not guilty of homicide by watercraft.(3) A violation of this section is punishable as a class A felony according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.[ 2000 c 11 § 94; 1998 c 219 § 1. Formerly RCW 88.12.029.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.060 - Assault by watercraft—Penalty.

RCW 79A.60.060 Assault by watercraft—Penalty.(1) "Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury which involves a substantial risk of death, serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any part or organ of the body.(2) A person is guilty of assault by watercraft if he or she operates any vessel:(a) In a reckless manner, and this conduct is the proximate cause of serious bodily injury to another; or(b) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as defined by RCW 79A.60.040, and this conduct is the proximate cause of serious bodily injury to another.(3) When the injury is caused by a skier towed by a vessel, the operator of the vessel is not guilty of assault by watercraft.(4) A violation of this section is punishable as a class B felony according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.[ 2000 c 11 § 95; 1998 c 219 § 2. Formerly RCW 88.12.032.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.080 - Failure to stop for law enforcement officer.

RCW 79A.60.080 Failure to stop for law enforcement officer.Any operator of a vessel who willfully fails to stop when requested or signaled to do so by a person reasonably identifiable as a law enforcement officer is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 1990 c 235 § 1. Formerly RCW 88.12.035, 88.12.110, and 88.08.070.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.090 - Eluding a law enforcement vessel.

RCW 79A.60.090 Eluding a law enforcement vessel.Any operator of a vessel who willfully fails or refuses to immediately bring the vessel to a stop and who operates the vessel in a manner indicating a wanton or willful disregard for the lives or property of others while attempting to elude a pursuing law enforcement vessel, after being given a visual or audible signal to bring the vessel to a stop, shall be guilty of a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW. The signal given by the law enforcement officer may be by hand, voice, emergency light, or siren. The officer giving such a signal shall be in uniform and his or her vessel shall be appropriately marked showing it to be an official law enforcement vessel.[ 1990 c 235 § 2. Formerly RCW 88.12.045, 88.12.120, and 88.08.080.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.100 - Enforcement—Chapter to supplement federal law.

RCW 79A.60.100 Enforcement—Chapter to supplement federal law.(1) Every law enforcement officer of this state and its political subdivisions has the authority to enforce this chapter. Law enforcement officers may enforce recreational boating rules adopted by the commission. Such law enforcement officers include, but are not limited to, county sheriffs, officers of other local law enforcement entities, fish and wildlife officers, through the director, the state patrol, and state park rangers. In the exercise of this responsibility, all such officers may stop and board any vessel and direct it to a suitable pier or anchorage to enforce this chapter.(2) This chapter shall be construed to supplement federal laws and regulations. To the extent this chapter is inconsistent with federal laws and regulations, the federal laws and regulations shall control.[ 2001 c 253 § 60; 1994 c 264 § 80; 1993 c 244 § 9; 1988 c 36 § 73; 1986 c 217 § 10. Formerly RCW 88.12.055, 88.12.330, and 91.14.100.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.110 - Equipment standards—Rules—Penalty.

RCW 79A.60.110 Equipment standards—Rules—Penalty.In addition to the equipment standards prescribed under this chapter, the commission shall adopt rules specifying equipment standards for vessels. Except where the violation is classified as a misdemeanor under this chapter, violation of any equipment standard adopted by the commission is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.[ 1993 c 244 § 10. Formerly RCW 88.12.065.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.120 - Tampering with vessel lights or signals—Exhibiting false lights or signals—Penalty.

RCW 79A.60.120 Tampering with vessel lights or signals—Exhibiting false lights or signals—Penalty.An operator or owner who endangers a vessel, or the persons on board the vessel, by showing, masking, extinguishing, altering, or removing any light or signal or by exhibiting any false light or signal, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in RCW 9.92.030.[ 1993 c 244 § 11. Formerly RCW 88.12.075.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.60.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.60 - Regulation of Recreational Vessels.|79A.60.140 - Personal flotation devices—Inspection and approval—Rules.

RCW 79A.60.140 Personal flotation devices—Inspection and approval—Rules.(1) The commission shall adopt rules providing for its inspection and approval of the personal flotation devices that may be used to satisfy the requirements of this chapter and governing the manner in which such devices shall be used. The commission shall prescribe the different types of devices that are appropriate for the different uses, such as water skiing or operation of a personal watercraft. In adopting its rules the commission shall consider the United States coast guard rules or regulations. The commission may approve devices inspected and approved by the coast guard without conducting any inspection of the devices itself.(2) In situations where personal flotation devices are required under provisions of this chapter, the devices shall be in good and serviceable condition and of appropriate size. If they are not, then they shall not be considered as personal flotation devices under such provisions.[ 1993 c 244 § 12. Formerly RCW 88.12.095.]NOTES:Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.