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WA Rev Code § 79.10.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.010 - Reports.

RCW 79.10.010 Reports.(1) It shall be the duty of the department to report, and recommend, to each session of the legislature, any changes in the law relating to the methods of handling the public lands of the state that the department may deem advisable.(2) The department shall provide a comprehensive biennial report to reflect the previous fiscal period. The report shall include, but not be limited to, descriptions of all department activities including: Revenues generated, program costs, capital expenditures, personnel, special projects, new and ongoing research, environmental controls, cooperative projects, intergovernmental agreements, the adopted sustainable harvest compared to the sales program, and outlines of ongoing litigation, recent court decisions, and orders on major issues with the potential for state liability. The report shall describe the status of the resources managed and the recreational and commercial utilization. The report must be delivered to the appropriate committees of the legislature and made available to the public.(3) The department shall provide annual reports to the respective trust beneficiaries, including each county. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Acres sold, acres harvested, volume from those acres, acres planted, number of stems per acre, acres precommercially thinned, acres commercially thinned, acres partially cut, acres clear cut, age of final rotation for acres clear cut, and the total number of acres off base for harvest and an explanation of why those acres are off base for harvest.[ 2003 c 334 § 433; 1997 c 448 § 3; 1987 c 505 § 76; 1985 c 93 § 3; 1927 c 255 § 196; RRS § 7797-196. Prior: 1907 c 114 § 1; RRS § 7801. Formerly RCW 79.01.744, 43.12.150.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.10.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.020 - Department authority to accept land.

RCW 79.10.020 Department authority to accept land.The department is hereby authorized, when in its judgment it appears advisable, to accept on behalf of the state, any grant of land within the state which shall then become a part of the state forests. No grant may be accepted until the title has been examined and approved by the attorney general of the state and a report made to the board of natural resources of the result of the examination.[ 1986 c 100 § 48. Formerly RCW 79.01.074.]
WA Rev Code § 79.10.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.030 - Management of acquired lands—Land acquired by escheat suitable for park purposes.

RCW 79.10.030 Management of acquired lands—Land acquired by escheat suitable for park purposes.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the department shall manage and control all lands acquired by the state by escheat or under RCW 79.19.010 through 79.19.110 and all lands acquired by the state by deed of sale or gift or by devise, except such lands which are conveyed or devised to the state to be used for a particular purpose.(2) When land is acquired by the state by escheat which because of its location or features may be suitable for park purposes, the department shall notify the state parks and recreation commission. The department and the commission shall jointly evaluate the land for its suitability for park purposes, based upon the features of the land and the need for park facilities in the vicinity. Where the department and commission determine that such land is suitable for park purposes, it shall be offered for transfer to the commission, or, in the event that the commission declines to accept the land, to the local jurisdiction providing park facilities in that area. When so offered, the payment required by the recipient agency shall not exceed the costs incurred by the department in managing and protecting the land since receipt by the state.(3) The department may review lands acquired by escheat since January 1, 1983, for their suitability for park purposes, and apply the evaluation and transfer procedures authorized by subsection (2) of this section.[ 2003 c 334 § 398; 1993 c 49 § 1; 1984 c 222 § 13; 1927 c 255 § 154; RRS § 7797-154. Formerly RCW 79.01.612, 43.12.100.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Effective date—1984 c 222: See RCW 79.19.901.Real property distributed to state by probate court decree, jurisdiction of commissioner of public lands over: RCW 11.08.220.
WA Rev Code § 79.10.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.040 - Gifts of land for offices.

RCW 79.10.040 Gifts of land for offices.Any county, city or town is authorized and empowered to convey to the state of Washington any lands owned by such county, city or town upon the selection of such lands by the department and the department is hereby authorized to select and accept conveyances of lands from such counties, cities or towns, suitable for use by the department as locations for offices, warehouses and machinery storage buildings in the administration of the forestry laws and lands of the state of Washington: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, No consideration shall be paid by the state nor by the department for the conveyance of such lands by such county, city or town.[ 1988 c 128 § 25; 1937 c 125 § 1; RRS § 5812-3c. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1937 c 125 § 2 now codified as RCW 76.12.045. Formerly RCW 76.12.040.]
WA Rev Code § 79.10.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.050 - Gifts of county or city land for offices, warehouses, etc.—Use of lands authorized.

RCW 79.10.050 Gifts of county or city land for offices, warehouses, etc.—Use of lands authorized.The department is authorized to use such lands for the purposes hereinbefore expressed and to improve said lands and build thereon any necessary structures for the purposes hereinbefore expressed and expend in so doing such funds as may be authorized by law therefor.[ 1988 c 128 § 26; 1937 c 125 § 2; RRS § 5812-3d. Formerly RCW 76.12.045, 76.12.040.]
WA Rev Code § 79.10.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.060 - Compliance with local ordinances, when.

RCW 79.10.060 Compliance with local ordinances, when.The department may comply with county or municipal zoning ordinances, laws, rules, or regulations affecting the use of public lands where such regulations are consistent with the treatment of similar private lands.[ 2004 c 199 § 209; 2003 c 334 § 544; 1971 ex.s. c 234 § 13. Formerly RCW 79.68.110.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2004 c 199: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.10.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.080 - Classification of land after timber removed.

RCW 79.10.080 Classification of land after timber removed.When the merchantable timber has been sold and actually removed from any state lands, the department may classify the land, and may reserve from any future sale such portions thereof as may be found suitable for reforestation, and in such case, shall enter such reservation in its records. All lands reserved shall not be subject to sale or lease. The commissioner shall certify all such reservations for reforestation so made, to the board. It shall be the duty of the department to protect such lands, and the remaining timber thereon, from fire and to reforest the same.[ 2003 c 334 § 340; 1959 c 257 § 16; 1927 c 255 § 41; RRS § 7797-41. Prior: 1915 c 147 § 2; 1909 c 223 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 6; 1901 c 148 § 1; 1899 c 129 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 12; 1895 c 178 § 23. Formerly RCW 79.01.164, 79.12.200.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Acquisition, management, and disposition of state forestlands: Chapter 79.22 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 79.10.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.090 - Economic analysis of state lands held in trust—Scope—Use.

RCW 79.10.090 Economic analysis of state lands held in trust—Scope—Use.Periodically at intervals to be determined by the board, the department shall cause an economic analysis to be made of those state lands held in trust, where the nature of the trust makes maximization of the economic return to the beneficiaries of income from state lands the prime objective. The analysis shall be by specific tracts, or where such tracts are of similar economic characteristics, by groupings of such tracts.The most recently made analysis shall be considered by the department in making decisions as to whether to sell or lease state lands, standing timber or crops thereon, or minerals therein, including but not limited to oil and gas and other hydrocarbons, rocks, gravel, and sand.The economic analysis shall include, but shall not be limited to the following criteria: (1) Present and potential sale value; (2) present and probable future returns on the investment of permanent state funds; (3) probable future inflationary or deflationary trends; (4) present and probable future income from leases or the sale of land products; and (5) present and probable future tax income derivable therefrom specifically including additional state, local, and other tax revenues from potential private development of land currently used primarily for grazing and other similar low priority use; such private development would include, but not be limited to, development as irrigated agricultural land.[ 2003 c 334 § 320; 1969 ex.s. c 131 § 1. Formerly RCW 79.01.095.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.10.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.100 - Concept to be utilized, when.

RCW 79.10.100 Concept to be utilized, when.The legislature hereby directs that a multiple use concept be utilized by the department in the administration of public lands where such a concept is in the best interests of the state and the general welfare of the citizens thereof, and is consistent with the applicable provisions of the various lands involved.[ 2004 c 199 § 210; 2003 c 334 § 534; 1971 ex.s. c 234 § 1. Formerly RCW 79.68.010.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2004 c 199: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.10.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.110 - "Multiple use" defined.

RCW 79.10.110 "Multiple use" defined."Multiple use" as used in RCW 79.10.070, 79.44.003, and this chapter shall mean the management and administration of state-owned lands under the jurisdiction of the department to provide for several uses simultaneously on a single tract and/or planned rotation of one or more uses on and between specific portions of the total ownership consistent with the provisions of RCW 79.10.100.[ 2003 c 334 § 535; 1971 ex.s. c 234 § 2. Formerly RCW 79.68.020.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.10.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.120 - Multiple uses compatible with financial obligations of trust management—Other uses permitted, when.

RCW 79.10.120 Multiple uses compatible with financial obligations of trust management—Other uses permitted, when.Multiple uses additional to and compatible with those basic activities necessary to fulfill the financial obligations of trust management may include but are not limited to:(1) Recreational areas;(2) Recreational trails for both vehicular and nonvehicular uses developed or maintained consistent with RCW 79.10.500;(3) Special educational or scientific studies;(4) Experimental programs by the various public agencies;(5) Special events;(6) Hunting and fishing and other sports activities;(7) Maintenance of pollinator habitat and habitat beneficial for the feeding, nesting, and reproduction of all pollinators, including honey bees;(8) Nonconsumptive wildlife activities as defined by the board of natural resources;(9) Maintenance of scenic areas;(10) Maintenance of historical sites;(11) Municipal or other public watershed protection;(12) Greenbelt areas;(13) Public rights-of-way;(14) Other uses or activities by public agencies.If such additional uses are not compatible with the financial obligations in the management of trust land they may be permitted only if there is compensation from such uses satisfying the financial obligations.[ 2019 c 353 § 5; 2014 c 114 § 4; 2003 c 182 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 234 § 5. Formerly RCW 79.68.050.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 353: See note following RCW 43.23.300.Finding—2014 c 114: See note following RCW 79.10.500.
WA Rev Code § 79.10.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.125 - Land open to public for fishing, hunting, and nonconsumptive wildlife activities.

RCW 79.10.125 Land open to public for fishing, hunting, and nonconsumptive wildlife activities.All state lands hereafter leased for grazing or agricultural purposes shall be open and available to the public for purposes of hunting and fishing, and for nonconsumptive wildlife activities, as defined by the board of natural resources, unless closed to public entry because of fire hazard or unless the department gives prior written approval and the area is lawfully posted by lessee to prohibit hunting and fishing, and nonconsumptive wildlife activities, thereon in order to prevent damage to crops or other land cover, to improvements on the land, to livestock, to the lessee, or to the general public, or closure is necessary to avoid undue interference with carrying forward a departmental or agency program. In the event any such lands are so posted it shall be unlawful for any person to hunt or fish, or pursue nonconsumptive wildlife activities, on any such posted lands. Such lands shall not be open and available for wildlife activities when access could endanger crops on the land or when access could endanger the person accessing the land.The department shall insert the provisions of this section in all new grazing and agricultural leases.[ 2003 c 334 § 371; 2003 c 182 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 9; 1969 ex.s. c 46 § 1; 1959 c 257 § 29; 1947 c 171 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 61; RRS § 7797-61. Prior: 1915 c 147 § 4; 1903 c 79 § 4; 1897 c 89 § 19; 1895 c 178 § 32. Formerly RCW 79.01.244, 79.12.430.]NOTES:Reviser's note: (1) This section does not apply to state tidelands, shorelands, harbor areas, and the beds of navigable waters. See RCW 79.02.095.(2) This section was amended by 2003 c 182 § 1 and by 2003 c 334 § 371, 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).Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Severability—Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 109: See notes following RCW 79.11.040.
WA Rev Code § 79.10.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.140 - Outdoor recreation—Construction, operation, and maintenance of primitive facilities—Right-of-way and public access—Use of state and federal outdoor recreation funds.

RCW 79.10.140 Outdoor recreation—Construction, operation, and maintenance of primitive facilities—Right-of-way and public access—Use of state and federal outdoor recreation funds.The department is authorized:(1) To construct, operate, and maintain primitive outdoor recreation and conservation facilities on lands under its jurisdiction which are of primitive character when deemed necessary by the department to achieve maximum effective development of such lands and resources consistent with the purposes for which the lands are held. This authority shall be exercised only after review by the recreation and conservation funding board and determination by the recreation and conservation funding board that the department is the most appropriate agency to undertake such construction, operation, and maintenance. Such review is not required for campgrounds designated and prepared or approved by the department;(2) To acquire right-of-way and develop public access to lands under the jurisdiction of the department and suitable for public outdoor recreation and conservation purposes;(3) To receive and expend funds from federal and state outdoor recreation funding measures for the purposes of this section and RCW 79A.50.110.[ 2007 c 241 § 23; 2003 c 334 § 122; 1987 c 472 § 13; 1986 c 100 § 51; 1967 ex.s. c 64 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.30.300.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Construction—1967 ex.s. c 64: "Nothing in this act shall be construed as affecting the jurisdiction or responsibility of any other state or local governmental agency, except as provided in section 1 of this act." [ 1967 ex.s. c 64 § 4.]Severability—1967 ex.s. c 64: "If any provision of sections 1 through 4 of this act, or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1967 ex.s. c 64 § 3.]Exchange of lands to secure private lands for parks and recreation purposes: RCW 79A.50.110.Recreation and conservation funding board: Chapter 79A.25 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 79.10.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.200 - Multiple use land resource allocation plan—Adoption—Factors considered.

RCW 79.10.200 Multiple use land resource allocation plan—Adoption—Factors considered.The department may adopt a multiple use land resource allocation plan for all or portions of the lands under its jurisdiction providing for the identification and establishment of areas of land uses and identifying those uses which are best suited to achieve the purposes of RCW 79.10.060, 79.10.070, 79.10.100 through 79.10.120, 79.10.130, 79.10.200 through 79.10.330, 79.44.003, and 79.105.050. Such plans shall take into consideration the various ecological conditions, elevations, soils, natural features, vegetative cover, pollinator habitat, climate, geographical location, values, public use potential, accessibility, economic uses, recreational potentials, local and regional land use plans or zones, local, regional, state, and federal comprehensive land use plans or studies, and all other factors necessary to achieve the purposes of RCW 79.10.060, 79.10.070, 79.10.100 through 79.10.120, 79.10.130, 79.10.200 through 79.10.330, 79.44.003, and 79.105.050.[ 2019 c 353 § 6; 2003 c 334 § 542; 1971 ex.s. c 234 § 9. Formerly RCW 79.68.090.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 353: See note following RCW 43.23.300.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.10.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.210 - Public lands identified and withdrawn.

RCW 79.10.210 Public lands identified and withdrawn.For the purpose of providing increased continuity in the management of public lands and of facilitating long range planning by interested agencies, the department is authorized to identify and to withdraw from all conflicting uses at such times and for such periods as it shall determine appropriate, limited acreages of public lands under its jurisdiction. Acreages so withdrawn shall be maintained for the benefit of the public and, in particular, of the public schools, colleges, and universities, as areas in which may be observed, studied, enjoyed, or otherwise utilized the natural ecological systems thereon, whether such systems be unique or typical to the state of Washington. Nothing herein is intended to or shall modify the department's obligation to manage the land under its jurisdiction in the best interests of the beneficiaries of granted trust lands.[ 2003 c 334 § 539; 1971 ex.s. c 234 § 6. Formerly RCW 79.68.060.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.10.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.220 - Conferring with other agencies.

RCW 79.10.220 Conferring with other agencies.The department may confer with other public and private agencies to facilitate the formulation of policies and/or plans providing for multiple use concepts. The department is empowered to hold public hearings from time to time to assist in achieving the purposes of RCW 79.10.060, 79.10.070, 79.10.100 through 79.10.120, 79.10.130, 79.10.200 through 79.10.330, 79.44.003, and * 79.90.456.[ 2003 c 334 § 543; 1971 ex.s. c 234 § 10. Formerly RCW 79.68.100.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 79.90.456 was recodified as RCW 79.105.050 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.10.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.240 - Department's existing authority and powers preserved.

RCW 79.10.240 Department's existing authority and powers preserved.Nothing in RCW 79.10.060, 79.10.070, 79.10.100 through 79.10.120, 79.10.130, 79.10.200 through 79.10.330, 79.44.003, and * 79.90.456 shall be construed to affect or repeal any existing authority or powers of the department in the management or administration of the lands under its jurisdiction.[ 2003 c 334 § 546; 1971 ex.s. c 234 § 12. Formerly RCW 79.68.900.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 79.90.456 was recodified as RCW 79.105.050 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.10.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.|79.10.250 - Existing withdrawals for state park and state game purposes preserved.

RCW 79.10.250 Existing withdrawals for state park and state game purposes preserved.Nothing in RCW 79.10.060, 79.10.070, 79.10.100 through 79.10.120, 79.10.130, 79.10.200 through 79.10.330, 79.44.003, and * 79.90.456 shall be construed to affect, amend, or repeal any existing withdrawal of public lands for state park or state game purposes.[ 2003 c 334 § 547; 1971 ex.s. c 234 § 15. Formerly RCW 79.68.910.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 79.90.456 was recodified as RCW 79.105.050 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.