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WA Rev Code § 76.48.131 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.48 - Specialized Forest Products.|76.48.131 - Unlawful acts.

RCW 76.48.131 Unlawful acts.It is unlawful for any person to:(1) Sell or attempt to sell huckleberries, or harvest, possess, or transport specialized forest products in violation of RCW 76.48.031;(2) Engage in activities or phases of harvesting specialized forest products not authorized by a permit under this chapter;(3) Harvest specialized forest products in any lesser quantities than those specified in RCW 76.48.031 without first obtaining permission from the landowner or the landowner's authorized agent or representative; or(4) Harvest huckleberries in any amount using a rake, mechanical device, or any other method that damages the huckleberry bush.[ 2009 c 245 § 14; 2007 c 392 § 4; 1995 c 366 § 2; 1979 ex.s. c 94 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 147 § 2; 1967 ex.s. c 47 § 4. Formerly RCW 76.48.030.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 245: See note following RCW 76.48.011.Severability—1995 c 366: See note following RCW 76.48.021.
WA Rev Code § 76.48.141 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.48 - Specialized Forest Products.|76.48.141 - False, fraudulent, forged, or stolen specialized forest products permit, sales invoice, bill of lading, etc.—Penalty.

RCW 76.48.141 False, fraudulent, forged, or stolen specialized forest products permit, sales invoice, bill of lading, etc.—Penalty.(1) It is unlawful for any person, upon official inquiry, investigation, or other authorized proceedings, to:(a) Offer as genuine any paper, document, or other instrument in writing purporting to be a specialized forest products permit, true copy of a permit, authorization, sales invoice, bill of lading, or other document required under this chapter; or(b) To make any representation of authority to possess or conduct harvesting or transporting of specialized forest products, or to conduct the sale of huckleberries, with knowledge that the representation of authority is in any manner false, fraudulent, forged, or stolen.(2) It is unlawful for any person to produce a document for a first or secondary specialized forest products buyer purporting to be a true and genuine permit when delivering or attempting to deliver a specialized forest product with knowledge that the document is in any manner false, fraudulent, forged, or stolen.(3) Any person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section is guilty of a class C felony punishable by imprisonment in a state correctional institution for a maximum term fixed by the court of not more than five years or by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars, or by both imprisonment and fine.[ 2009 c 245 § 15; 2008 c 191 § 7; 2003 c 53 § 373; 1995 c 366 § 12; 1979 ex.s. c 94 § 14; 1977 ex.s. c 147 § 9; 1967 ex.s. c 47 § 13. Formerly RCW 76.48.120.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 245: See note following RCW 76.48.011.Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Severability—1995 c 366: See note following RCW 76.48.021.
WA Rev Code § 76.48.151 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.48 - Specialized Forest Products.|76.48.151 - Penalties—Affirmative defense.

RCW 76.48.151 Penalties—Affirmative defense.(1) Except as provided in RCW 76.48.141, a person who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, imprisonment in the county jail for up to three hundred sixty-four days, or by both a fine and imprisonment.(2) In any prosecution for a violation of this chapter's requirements to obtain or possess a specialized forest products permit, true copy, bill of lading, authorization, or sales invoice, it is an affirmative defense, if established by the defendant by a preponderance of the evidence, that:(a) The specialized forest products were harvested from the defendant's own land; or(b) The specialized forest products were harvested with the permission of the landowner.[ 2011 c 96 § 56; 2009 c 245 § 16; 2007 c 392 § 1; 1995 c 366 § 13; 1977 ex.s. c 147 § 10; 1967 ex.s. c 47 § 14. Formerly RCW 76.48.130.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2011 c 96: See note following RCW 9A.20.021.Finding—Intent—2009 c 245: See note following RCW 76.48.011.Severability—1995 c 366: See note following RCW 76.48.021.
WA Rev Code § 76.48.161 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.48 - Specialized Forest Products.|76.48.161 - Multiple convictions for violating RCW 76.48.141 or 76.48.151—Suspension of privileges to obtain a specialized forest products permit.

RCW 76.48.161 Multiple convictions for violating RCW 76.48.141 or 76.48.151—Suspension of privileges to obtain a specialized forest products permit.(1) The court presiding over the conviction of any person for a violation of RCW 76.48.141 or 76.48.151 who has been convicted of violating either RCW 76.48.141 or 76.48.151 at least two other times shall order up to a three-year suspension of that person's privilege to obtain a specialized forest products permit under this chapter.(2) If a court issues a suspension under this section after a conviction involving the misuse of a permit with a specified permittor, the legislature requests that the court notify the permittor listed on the permit of the suspension.(3) Nothing in this section limits the ability of a court to order the suspension of any privileges related to specialized forest products as a condition of probation regardless of whether the person has any past convictions.[ 2009 c 245 § 17.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 245: See note following RCW 76.48.011.
WA Rev Code § 76.48.171 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.48 - Specialized Forest Products.|76.48.171 - Disposition of fines.

RCW 76.48.171 Disposition of fines.All fines collected for violations of this chapter shall be paid into the general fund of the county treasury of the county in which the violation occurred and distributed equally among the district courts in the county, the county sheriff's office, and the state treasurer. The portion of the revenue provided to the state treasurer must be distributed to the specialized forest products outreach and education account created in RCW 76.48.251.[ 2009 c 245 § 18; 2005 c 401 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 147 § 15. Formerly RCW 76.48.140.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 245: See note following RCW 76.48.011.
WA Rev Code § 76.48.181 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.48 - Specialized Forest Products.|76.48.181 - Agencies responsible for enforcement of chapter.

RCW 76.48.181 Agencies responsible for enforcement of chapter.(1) Primary enforcement responsibility of this chapter belongs with county sheriffs. However, other entities that may enforce this chapter include:(a) The department;(b) The Washington state patrol;(c) County or municipal police forces;(d) Authorized personnel of the United States forest service; and(e) Authorized personnel of the department of fish and wildlife. (2) The legislature encourages county sheriffs' offices to enter into interlocal agreements with these other agencies in order to receive additional assistance with their enforcement responsibilities.[ 2009 c 245 § 19; 1995 c 366 § 3; 1994 c 264 § 51; 1988 c 36 § 49; 1979 ex.s. c 94 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 147 § 3; 1967 ex.s. c 47 § 5. Formerly RCW 76.48.040.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 245: See note following RCW 76.48.011.Severability—1995 c 366: See note following RCW 76.48.021.
WA Rev Code § 76.48.191 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.48 - Specialized Forest Products.|76.48.191 - Detention of specialized forest products and documentation.

RCW 76.48.191 Detention of specialized forest products and documentation.(1) A law enforcement officer may take into custody and detain for a reasonable time any specialized forest products, authorizations, sales invoices, bills of lading, other documents, and vehicles in which the specialized forest products were transported if, under official inquiry, investigation, or other authorized proceeding regarding specialized forest products not covered by a valid permit or other acceptable document as provided in this chapter, the inspecting law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that the specialized forest products were obtained in violation of this chapter until the true origin of the specialized forest products can be determined.(2) A law enforcement officer may retain a specialized forest products permit, true copy of a permit, authorization, sales invoice, bill of lading, or other document required under this chapter if the officer reasonably suspects that the document is forged in violation of RCW 76.48.141, fraudulent, or stolen, until the authenticity of the document can be verified.(3)(a) If no arrest is made at the conclusion of the official inquiry, investigation, or other authorized proceeding for a violation of this chapter or another state law, all materials detained under this section must be returned to the person or persons from whom the materials were taken.(b)(i) If an arrest does follow the inquiry, investigation, or authorized proceeding, and the law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that a person is selling or attempting to sell huckleberries, or is harvesting, in possession of, or transporting specialized forest products in violation of this chapter, any specialized forest products or huckleberries found at the time of arrest may be seized.(ii) If the specialized forest product triggering the arrest is specialty wood, the law enforcement officer may also seize any equipment, vehicles, tools, or paperwork associated with the arrest.(c) Materials seized under this chapter are subject to the provisions of RCW 76.48.201.[ 2009 c 245 § 20.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 245: See note following RCW 76.48.011.
WA Rev Code § 76.48.201 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.48 - Specialized Forest Products.|76.48.201 - Protection of items seized under RCW 76.48.191—Disposition of items.

RCW 76.48.201 Protection of items seized under RCW 76.48.191—Disposition of items.(1)(a) Reasonable protection must be provided for any equipment, vehicles, tools, paperwork, huckleberries, or specialized forest products seized under RCW 76.48.191 during the period of adjudication unless the court before which the arrested person is ordered to appear orders the disposal of any or all of the seized materials.(b) Given the perishable nature of huckleberries and specialized forest products, the seizing agency may sell the product at fair market value and retain all proceeds until a final disposition of the case has been reached.(2) Upon any disposition of the case by the court, the court shall:(a) Make a reasonable effort to return all materials seized under RCW 76.48.191 to its lawful owner or owners; or(b) Order the disposal of or return of any or all materials seized under this section, including tools, vehicles, equipment, paperwork, or specialized forest products.(3) If the court orders the disposal of seized materials, it may:(a) Pay the proceeds of any sale of seized specialized forest products or huckleberries, less any reasonable expenses of the sale, to the lawful owner; or(b) Pay the proceeds of any sale of seized tools, equipment, or vehicles, less any reasonable expenses of the sale or, if applicable, towards any outstanding court costs, and then to the lawful owner or owners.(4) If, for any reason, the proceeds of any sale of materials seized under this section cannot be provided to the lawful owner, the proceeds of the sale, less reasonable expenses relating to the sale, shall be paid to the treasurer of the county in which the violation occurred for deposit into the county general fund and for distribution equally among the district courts in the county, the county sheriff's office, and the state treasurer. The portion of the revenue provided to the state treasurer must be distributed to the specialized forest products outreach and education account created in RCW 76.48.251.(5) The owner or owners of materials seized under RCW 76.48.191 must be offered an opportunity to appeal an order for the disposal of the seized materials.(6) The return of materials seized under RCW 76.48.191, or the payment of the proceeds of any sale of products seized to the owner, shall not preclude the court from imposing any fine or penalty upon the violator for the violation of the provisions of this chapter.[ 2009 c 245 § 21; 2008 c 191 § 6; 2005 c 401 § 11; 1995 c 366 § 11; 1979 ex.s. c 94 § 13; 1977 ex.s. c 147 § 8; 1967 ex.s. c 47 § 12. Formerly RCW 76.48.110.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 245: See note following RCW 76.48.011.Severability—1995 c 366: See note following RCW 76.48.021.
WA Rev Code § 76.48.211 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.48 - Specialized Forest Products.|76.48.211 - Exemptions.

RCW 76.48.211 Exemptions.Except as otherwise conditioned, this chapter does not apply to:(1) Nursery grown products.(2) The following products when harvested within the operational areas as defined by a valid forest practices application or notification under chapter 76.09 RCW, and when the person harvesting is able to provide a sequentially numbered load ticket provided by the landowner or the landowner's agent that includes, at a minimum, all information required on a bill of lading and the forest practices application or notification number, or under a contract or permit issued by an agency of the United States government:(a) Logs;(b) Speciality wood;(c) Cut or picked evergreen foliage;(d) Poles;(e) Pilings; or(f) Other major forest products from which substantially all of the limbs and branches have been removed.(3) Noncommercial harvest, transportation, or possession by the landowner, the landowner's agent, representative, or lessee of specialized forest products originating from property belonging to the landowner.(4) Harvest, transportation, or possession of specialized forest products by:(a) A governmental entity or the entity's agent for the purposes of clearing or maintaining the governmental entity's right-of-way or easement; or(b) A public or regulated utility or the utility's agent for the purpose of clearing or maintaining the utility's right-of-way or easement.[ 2009 c 245 § 22; 2005 c 401 § 10; 1995 c 366 § 10; 1979 ex.s. c 94 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 147 § 7; 1967 ex.s. c 47 § 11. Formerly RCW 76.48.100.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 245: See note following RCW 76.48.011.Severability—1995 c 366: See note following RCW 76.48.021.
WA Rev Code § 76.48.221 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.48 - Specialized Forest Products.|76.48.221 - Effect of RCW 76.48.031 with respect to huckleberries.

RCW 76.48.221 Effect of RCW 76.48.031 with respect to huckleberries.(1) Nothing in RCW 76.48.031 creates a requirement that a specialized forest products permit is required for an individual to harvest, possess, or transport huckleberries.(2) Compliance with RCW 76.48.031 allows an individual to sell, or offer for sale, raw or unprocessed huckleberries. Possession of a specialized forest products permit does not create a right or privilege to harvest huckleberries. Huckleberries may be harvested only with the permission of the landowner and under the terms and conditions established between the landowner and the harvester.[ 2009 c 245 § 23; 2008 c 191 § 1. Formerly RCW 76.48.210.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 245: See note following RCW 76.48.011.
WA Rev Code § 76.48.231 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.48 - Specialized Forest Products.|76.48.231 - Department to develop educational material.

RCW 76.48.231 Department to develop educational material.(1) Subject to the availability of funds in the specialized forest products outreach and education account established under RCW 76.48.251, the department shall develop educational material, including printed information, for law enforcement, forestland owners, and specialized forest products permittees, buyers, and processors specific to this chapter.(2) The department is encouraged to foster partnerships with federal agencies, other state agencies, universities, local governments, and private interests in order to minimize educational and outreach expenses.[ 2009 c 245 § 24; 2005 c 401 § 13. Formerly RCW 76.48.150.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 245: See note following RCW 76.48.011.
WA Rev Code § 76.48.241 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.48 - Specialized Forest Products.|76.48.241 - Assistance and training for minority groups.

RCW 76.48.241 Assistance and training for minority groups.(1) Minority groups have long been participants in the specialized forest products and huckleberry harvesting industry. The legislature encourages agencies serving minority communities, community-based organizations, refugee centers, social service agencies, agencies and organizations with expertise in the specialized forest products and huckleberry harvesting industries, and other interested groups to work cooperatively to accomplish the following purposes:(a) To provide assistance and make referrals on translation services and to assist in translating educational materials, laws, and rules regarding specialized forest products and huckleberries;(b) To hold clinics to teach techniques for effective picking; and(c) To work with both minority and nonminority permittees in order to protect resources and foster understanding between minority and nonminority permittees.(2) To the extent practicable within their existing resources, the department, the state commission on Asian Pacific American affairs created in RCW 43.117.030, and the state commission on Hispanic affairs created in RCW 43.115.020 are encouraged to coordinate efforts under this chapter.[ 2009 c 245 § 25; 2008 c 191 § 8; 1995 c 366 § 17. Formerly RCW 76.48.200.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 245: See note following RCW 76.48.011.Severability—1995 c 366: See note following RCW 76.48.021.
WA Rev Code § 76.48.251 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.48 - Specialized Forest Products.|76.48.251 - Specialized forest products outreach and education account.

RCW 76.48.251 Specialized forest products outreach and education account.The specialized forest products outreach and education account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from RCW 76.48.171 and 76.48.201, any legislative appropriations, private donations, or any other private or public source directed to the account must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may only be used by the department for funding activities under RCW 76.48.231 and 76.48.241. Only the commissioner of public lands or the commissioner's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.[ 2009 c 245 § 26.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 245: See note following RCW 76.48.011.
WA Rev Code § 76.48.907 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.48 - Specialized Forest Products.|76.48.907 - Saving—1967 ex.s. c 47.

RCW 76.48.907 Saving—1967 ex.s. c 47.This chapter is not intended to repeal, supersede, or modify any provision of existing law.[ 2009 c 245 § 28; 1967 ex.s. c 47 § 16. Formerly RCW 76.48.910.]
WA Rev Code § 76.52.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.52 - Cooperative Forest Management Services Act.|76.52.010 - Short title.

RCW 76.52.010 Short title.This chapter shall be known and cited as the "cooperative forest management services act."[ 1979 c 100 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 76.52.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.52 - Cooperative Forest Management Services Act.|76.52.020 - Contracts with landowners.

RCW 76.52.020 Contracts with landowners.The department of natural resources may, by agreement, make available to forestland owners, equipment, materials, and personnel for the purpose of more intensively managing or protecting the land when the department determines that such services are not otherwise available at a cost which would encourage the landowner to so avail himself or herself, and that the use of department equipment, materials, or personnel will not jeopardize the management of state lands or other programs of the department. The department shall enter into a contractual agreement with the landowner for services rendered and shall recover the costs thereof.[ 2013 c 23 § 237; 1979 c 100 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 76.52.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.52 - Cooperative Forest Management Services Act.|76.52.030 - Extending department forest management services to landowners.

RCW 76.52.030 Extending department forest management services to landowners.The department may, by agreement, extend forest management services to private lands as a condition of carrying out such services on state lands when the private lands are adjacent to or in close proximity to the state lands being treated. The agreement shall include provisions requiring the parties to pay all costs attributable to the conducting of the services on their respective lands.[ 1979 c 100 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 76.52.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.52 - Cooperative Forest Management Services Act.|76.52.040 - Disposition of funds from landowners.

RCW 76.52.040 Disposition of funds from landowners.Costs recovered by the department as a result of extending forest management practices to private lands shall be credited to the program or programs providing the services. The department will report by December 31 of each odd numbered year up to and including 1985 to the house and senate natural resources committees the private acres treated as a result of this chapter.[ 1979 c 100 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 76.56.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.56 - Center for International Trade in Forest Products.|76.56.010 - Center for international trade in forest products created at the University of Washington.

RCW 76.56.010 Center for international trade in forest products created at the University of Washington.There is created a center for international trade in forest products at the University of Washington in the college of forest resources, which shall be referred to in this chapter as "the center." The center shall operate under the authority of the board of regents of the University of Washington.[ 1985 c 122 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 76.56.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.56 - Center for International Trade in Forest Products.|76.56.030 - Director—Appointment.

RCW 76.56.030 Director—Appointment.The center shall be administered by a director appointed by the dean of the college of forest resources of the University of Washington. The director shall be a member of the professional staff of that college.[ 1985 c 122 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 76.56.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.56 - Center for International Trade in Forest Products.|76.56.040 - Use of center's programs, research, and advisory services—Schedule of fees.

RCW 76.56.040 Use of center's programs, research, and advisory services—Schedule of fees.The governor, the legislature, state agencies, and the public may use the center's programs, research, and advisory services as may be needed. The center shall establish a schedule of fees for actual services rendered.[ 1985 c 122 § 4.]