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WA Rev Code § 79.155.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.155 - Community Forest Trusts.|79.155.110 - Statewide advisory committee.

RCW 79.155.110 Statewide advisory committee.(1) The commissioner may establish and maintain a statewide advisory committee to assist the department in the implementation of this chapter.(2) If a statewide advisory committee is established, the commissioner shall appoint a balanced representation of interests on the committee, including representatives of state fiduciary trust land beneficiaries, tribal governments, local governments, relevant state agencies, commercial forestland owners, land trusts, and conservation organizations.(3) The statewide advisory committee shall provide consultation on issues and questions presented by the commissioner and may be dissolved by the commissioner at any time.(4) Participation on the statewide advisory committee is voluntary and members are not eligible for any form of compensation nor for reimbursement for expenses incurred due to service on the committee.[ 2011 c 216 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 79.155.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.155 - Community Forest Trusts.|79.155.120 - Establishing community forest districts/local working forest districts—Technical assistance grants.

RCW 79.155.120 Establishing community forest districts/local working forest districts—Technical assistance grants.(1) The commissioner may, if deemed practicable and beneficial by the commissioner, cooperate with interested local governments in establishing community forest districts or local working forest districts that are compatible with the goals identified in this chapter for the community forest trust. Cooperative districts would attempt to voluntarily synchronize the management of community forest trust lands, other public lands, and private lands located within a certain geographic area to further a common set of community goals. If a working forest district encompasses state lands or state forestlands, then their voluntary management to further a common set of community goals must be consistent with the department's fiduciary and other legal obligations to the trust, including the multiple use act in chapter 79.10 RCW.(2)(a) The department may, in its sole discretion and if it deems sufficient funding to be available, provide technical assistance grants to local communities for the purpose of enabling or furthering the development of community forest management plans consistent with this chapter.(b) This subsection does not create a private right of action.[ 2011 c 216 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 79.155.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.155 - Community Forest Trusts.|79.155.130 - Authority to manage state lands—Authority to develop management procedures.

RCW 79.155.130 Authority to manage state lands—Authority to develop management procedures.The authorities granted under Title 79 RCW for the management of state lands apply to the community forest trust to the extent consistent with the purposes of chapter 216, Laws of 2011. The department may develop management procedures deemed necessary by the department to implement chapter 216, Laws of 2011.[ 2011 c 216 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 79.155.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.155 - Community Forest Trusts.|79.155.140 - Distribution of an amount in lieu of real property taxes.

RCW 79.155.140 Distribution of an amount in lieu of real property taxes.The state treasurer, on behalf of the department, must distribute to counties for all lands acquired from private landowners for the purposes of this chapter an amount in lieu of real property taxes equal to the amount of tax that would be due if the land were taxable as open space land under chapter 84.34 RCW except taxes levied for any state purpose, plus an additional amount equal to the amount of weed control assessment that would be due if such lands were privately owned. The county assessor and county legislative authority shall assist in determining the appropriate calculation of the amount of tax that would be due. The county shall distribute the amount received under this section in lieu of real property taxes to all property taxing districts except the state in appropriate tax code areas the same way it would distribute local property taxes from private property. The county shall distribute the amount received under this section for weed control to the appropriate weed district.[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 11 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 79.155.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.155 - Community Forest Trusts.|79.155.150 - Community forest trust account.

RCW 79.155.150 Community forest trust account.The community forest trust account is created in the state treasury. All moneys received for the acquisition, sale, management, and administration of the department's duties under this chapter for community forest trust lands including, but not limited to, proceeds from the sale of valuable materials from community forest trust lands, interest earned on investments in the account, and all other revenue related to community forest trust lands created or acquired pursuant to this chapter must be deposited into the account. The account is authorized to receive fund transfers and appropriations from the general fund, as well as gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources as may be made from time to time. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used by the commissioner to reimburse management costs incurred by the department on community forest trust lands, for the acquisition of interests in land or other real property to be managed as community forest trust lands, for technical assistance grants pursuant to RCW 79.155.120, and for all other purposes consistent with this chapter. However, the board may authorize any expenditures made to: (1) Reimburse state and local governmental entities' eligible financial contributions for the acquisition of community forest trust lands under RCW 79.155.090; or (2) acquire real property for the community forest trust under RCW 79.155.040(3).[ 2014 c 32 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.05.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission.|79A.05.010 - Definitions.

RCW 79A.05.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this title unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Commission" means the state parks and recreation commission.(2) "Chair" means the member of the commission elected pursuant to RCW 79A.05.025.(3) "Director" and "director of the state parks and recreation commission" mean the director of parks and recreation or the director's designee.(4) "Recreation" means those activities of a voluntary and leisure time nature that aid in promoting entertainment, pleasure, play, relaxation, or instruction.(5) "Natural forest" means a forest that faithfully represents, or is meant to become representative of, its unaltered state.[ 1999 c 249 § 101.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 249: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1999 c 249 § 1901.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.05.013 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission.|79A.05.013 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 79A.05.013 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.[ 2009 c 521 § 185.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.05.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission.|79A.05.015 - Commission created—Composition—Compensation and expenses.

RCW 79A.05.015 Commission created—Composition—Compensation and expenses.There is hereby created a "state parks and recreation commission" consisting of seven citizens of the state. The members of the commission shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate and shall serve for a term of six years, expiring on December 31st of even-numbered years, and until their successors are appointed. In case of a vacancy, the governor shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term of the commissioner whose office has become vacant.In making the appointments to the commission, the governor shall choose citizens who understand park and recreation needs and interests. No person shall serve if he or she holds any elective or full-time appointive state, county, or municipal office. Members of the commission shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and in addition shall be allowed their travel expenses incurred while absent from their usual places of residence in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.Payment of expenses pertaining to the operation of the commission shall be made upon vouchers certified to by such persons as shall be designated by the commission.[ 1999 c 249 § 201; 1984 c 287 § 82; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 116; 1969 ex.s. c 31 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 132 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.020. Prior: 1947 c 271 § 1; 1945 c 36 § 1; 1921 c 7 § 10; RRS § 10768. Formerly RCW 43.51.020.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
WA Rev Code § 79A.05.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission.|79A.05.020 - Duties of commission.

RCW 79A.05.020 Duties of commission.In addition to whatever other duties may exist in law or be imposed in the future, it is the duty of the commission to:(1) Implement integrated pest management practices and regulate pests as required by RCW 17.15.020;(2) Take steps necessary to control spartina and purple loosestrife as required by RCW 17.26.020;(3) Participate in the implementation of chapter 19.02 RCW;(4) Coordinate planning and provide staffing and administrative assistance to the Lewis and Clark trail committee as required by *RCW 27.34.340;(5) Administer those portions of chapter 46.10 RCW not dealing with the registration of snowmobiles as required by RCW 46.10.370;(6) Consult and participate in the scenic and recreational highway system as required by chapter 47.39 RCW; and(7) Develop, prepare, and distribute information relating to marine oil recycling tanks and sewage holding tank pumping stations, in cooperation with other departments, as required by chapter 88.02 RCW.The commission has the power reasonably necessary to carry out these duties.[ 2011 c 171 § 114; 1999 c 249 § 301.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 27.34.340 was repealed by 1999 c 35 § 5. See chapter 35, Laws of 1999 for the Lewis and Clark bicentennial advisory committee.Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.05.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission.|79A.05.025 - Chair—Meetings—Quorum—Lease of parkland or property.

RCW 79A.05.025 Chair—Meetings—Quorum—Lease of parkland or property.(1) The commission shall elect one of its members as chair. The commission may be convened at such times as the chair deems necessary, and a majority shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the lease of parkland or property for a period exceeding twenty years requires the affirmative vote of at least five members of the commission.(b) With the affirmative vote of at least five members of the commission, the commission may enter into a lease for up to sixty-two years for property at Saint Edward state park. The commission may only enter into a lease under the provisions of this subsection (2)(b) if the commission finds that the department of commerce study required by section 3, chapter 103, Laws of 2016 fails to identify an economically viable public or nonprofit use for the property that is consistent with the state parks and recreation commission's mission and could proceed on a reasonable timeline. The lease at Saint Edward state park may only include the following:(i) The main seminary building;(ii) The pool building;(iii) The gymnasium;(iv) The parking lot located in between locations identified in (b)(i), (ii), and (iii) of this subsection;(v) The parking lot immediately north of the gymnasium; and(vi) Associated property immediately adjacent to the areas listed in (b)(i) through (v) of this subsection.[ 2020 c 123 § 1; 2016 c 103 § 1; 1999 c 249 § 202; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.030. Prior: 1947 c 271 § 3; RRS § 10768-2. Formerly RCW 43.51.030.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.05.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission.|79A.05.035 - Additional powers and duties.

RCW 79A.05.035 Additional powers and duties.(1) The commission shall:(a) Manage timber and land under its jurisdiction to maintain and enhance aesthetic and recreational values;(b) Apply modern conservation practices to maintain and enhance aesthetic, recreational, and ecological resources; and(c) Designate and preserve certain forest areas throughout the state as natural forests or natural areas for interpretation, study, and preservation purposes.(2) Trees may be removed from state parks:(a) When hazardous to persons, property, or facilities;(b) As part of a park maintenance or development project, or conservation practice;(c) As part of a road or utility easement; or(d) When damaged by a catastrophic forest event.(3) Tree removal under subsection (2) of this section shall be done by commission personnel, unless the personnel lack necessary expertise. Except in emergencies and when feasible, significant trees shall be removed only after they have been marked or appraised by a professional forester. The removal of significant trees from a natural forest may take place only after a public hearing has been held, except in emergencies.(4) When feasible, felled timber shall be left on the ground for natural purposes or used for park purposes including, but not limited to, building projects, trail mulching, and firewood. In natural forest areas, first consideration shall be given to leaving timber on the ground for natural purposes.(5) The commission may issue permits to individuals under RCW 4.24.210 and 79A.05.090 for the removal of wood debris from state parks for personal firewood use.(6) Only timber that qualifies for cutting or removal under subsection (2) of this section may be sold. Timber shall be sold only when surplus to the needs of the park.(7) Net revenue derived from timber sales shall be deposited in the state parks renewal and stewardship account created in RCW 79A.05.215.[ 1999 c 249 § 303; 1984 c 82 § 1; 1981 c 271 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.51.045.]NOTES:Intent—2014 c 43: "It is the intent of the legislature to recognize that the parks and recreation commission currently has the authority to manage numerous public recreation trails throughout the state. The intent of this act is to authorize the parks and recreation commission to manage the Milwaukee Road corridor in the same manner and with the same authority as the commission manages all other recreation trails currently under its jurisdiction." [ 2014 c 43 § 1.]Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.05.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission.|79A.05.040 - Director's duties.

RCW 79A.05.040 Director's duties.In addition to other duties the commission may from time to time impose, it is the duty of the director to:(1) Ensure the control of weeds in parks to the extent required by RCW 17.04.160 and 17.10.205; and(2) Participate in the operations of the environmental enhancement and job creation task force under chapter 43.21J RCW.The director has the power reasonably necessary to carry out these duties.[ 1999 c 249 § 401.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.05.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission.|79A.05.045 - Waste reduction and recycling.

RCW 79A.05.045 Waste reduction and recycling.(1) The commission shall provide waste reduction and recycling information in each state park campground and day-use area.(2) The commission shall provide recycling receptacles in the day-use and campground areas of at least forty state parks. The receptacles shall be clearly marked for the disposal of at least two of the following recyclable materials: Aluminum, glass, newspaper, plastic, and tin. The commission shall endeavor to provide recycling receptacles in parks that are near urban centers or in heavily used parks.(3) The commission shall provide daily maintenance of such receptacles from April through September of each year.(4) The commission is authorized to enter into agreements with any person, company, or nonprofit organization to provide for the collection and transport of recyclable materials and related activities under this section.[ 1999 c 249 § 304; 1991 c 11 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.51.046.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.Marinas and airports: RCW 70A.200.110.
WA Rev Code § 79A.05.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission.|79A.05.050 - Community restitution for littering in state parks—Policy and procedures.

RCW 79A.05.050 Community restitution for littering in state parks—Policy and procedures.(1) The commission shall establish a policy and procedures for supervising and evaluating community restitution activities that may be imposed under RCW 70A.200.060(3) including a description of what constitutes satisfactory completion of community restitution.(2) The commission shall inform each state park of the policy and procedures regarding community restitution activities, and each state park shall then notify the commission as to whether or not the park elects to participate in the community restitution program. The commission shall transmit a list notifying the district courts of each state park that elects to participate.[ 2021 c 65 § 90; 2002 c 175 § 52; 1996 c 263 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.51.048.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.Effective date—2002 c 175: See note following RCW 7.80.130.
WA Rev Code § 79A.05.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission.|79A.05.055 - Additional powers and duties.

RCW 79A.05.055 Additional powers and duties.The commission may:(1) Study and appraise parks and recreational needs of the state and assemble and disseminate information relative to parks and recreation;(2) Make provisions for the publication and sale of interpretive, recreational, and historical materials and literature. Proceeds from such sales shall be directed to the parks improvement account; and(3) Coordinate the parks and recreational functions of the various state departments, and cooperate with state and federal agencies in the promotion of parks and recreational opportunities.[ 1997 c 137 § 1; 1987 c 225 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.050. Prior: 1955 c 391 § 2; 1947 c 271 § 4; RRS § 10768-3. Formerly RCW 43.51.050.]NOTES:Effective date—1997 c 137: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 1997." [ 1997 c 137 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.05.059 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission.|79A.05.059 - State parks education and enhancement account.

RCW 79A.05.059 State parks education and enhancement account.The state parks education and enhancement account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from the sale of Washington state parks and recreation commission special license plates, after the deductions permitted by RCW 46.68.425, must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may only be used to provide public educational opportunities and enhancement of Washington state parks. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.[ 2010 c 161 § 1162; 2005 c 44 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 79A.05.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission.|79A.05.060 - Parks improvement account—Transfers to state parks renewal and stewardship account.

RCW 79A.05.060 Parks improvement account—Transfers to state parks renewal and stewardship account.(1) The parks improvement account is hereby established in the state treasury.(2) The commission shall deposit all moneys received from the sale of interpretive, recreational, and historical literature and materials in this account. Moneys in the account may be spent only for development, production, and distribution costs associated with literature and materials.(3) Disbursements from the account shall be on the authority of the director, or the director's designee. The account is subject to the allotment procedure provided under chapter 43.88 RCW. No appropriation is required for disbursement of moneys to be used for support of further production of materials provided for in RCW 79A.05.055(2). The director may transfer a portion of the moneys in this account to the state parks renewal and stewardship account and may expend moneys so transferred for any purpose provided for in RCW 79A.05.215.[ 1999 c 249 § 402; 1997 c 137 § 2; 1987 c 225 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.51.052.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.Effective date—1997 c 137: See note following RCW 79A.05.055.
WA Rev Code § 79A.05.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission.|79A.05.075 - Delegation of commission's powers and duties to director.

RCW 79A.05.075 Delegation of commission's powers and duties to director.No provision of law relating to the commission shall prevent the commission from delegating to the director such powers and duties of the commission as they may deem proper.[ 1999 c 249 § 306; 1969 ex.s. c 31 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.51.061.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.