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WA Rev Code § 38.52.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.230 - Compensation boards—Attendance of witnesses, oaths, rules—Members uncompensated.

RCW 38.52.230 Compensation boards—Attendance of witnesses, oaths, rules—Members uncompensated.The compensation board, in addition to other powers herein granted, shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify before it on all matters connected with the operation of this chapter and its chair or any member of said board may administer oath to such witnesses; to make all necessary rules and regulations for its guidance in conformity with the provisions of this chapter: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That no compensation or emoluments shall be paid to any member of said board for any duties performed as a member of said compensation board.[ 2011 c 336 § 796; 1953 c 223 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 38.52.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.240 - Compensation boards—Duties as to compensation applications.

RCW 38.52.240 Compensation boards—Duties as to compensation applications.The compensation board shall hear and decide all applications for compensation under this chapter. The board shall submit its recommendations to the director on such forms as he or she may prescribe. In case the decision of the director is different from the recommendation of the compensation board, the matter shall be submitted to the state emergency management council for action.[ 1986 c 266 § 33; 1984 c 38 § 25; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 27; 1953 c 223 § 7.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 38.52.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.250 - Compensation boards—Quorum—Transmittal of minutes, claims—Appeal to department.

RCW 38.52.250 Compensation boards—Quorum—Transmittal of minutes, claims—Appeal to department.A majority of the compensation board shall constitute a quorum, and no business shall be transacted when a majority is not present, and no claim shall be allowed when a majority of the board has not voted favorably thereon.The board shall send a copy of the minutes of all meetings to the department with copies of all material pertaining to each claim submitted and noting the action of the board on each claim. Appeals may be made by the emergency worker from any action by the board within one year by writing to the department.[ 1986 c 266 § 34; 1984 c 38 § 26; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 28; 1953 c 223 § 8.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 38.52.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.260 - When compensation furnished.

RCW 38.52.260 When compensation furnished.Compensation shall be furnished to an emergency worker either within or without the state for any injury arising out of and occurring in the course of his or her activities as an emergency worker, and for the death of any such worker if the injury proximately causes death, in those cases where the following conditions occur:(1) Where, at the time of the injury the emergency worker is performing services as an emergency worker, and is acting within the course of his or her duties as an emergency worker.(2) Where, at the time of the injury the local organization for emergency management with which the emergency worker is registered is an approved local organization for emergency management.(3) Where the injury is proximately caused by his or her service as an emergency worker, either with or without negligence.(4) Where the injury is not caused by the intoxication of the injured emergency worker.(5) Where the injury is not intentionally self-inflicted.[ 2011 c 336 § 797; 1984 c 38 § 27; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 29; 1953 c 223 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 38.52.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.270 - Minors entitled to benefits.

RCW 38.52.270 Minors entitled to benefits.Emergency workers who are minors shall have the same rights as adults for the purpose of receiving benefits under the provisions of this chapter, but this provision shall not prevent the requirements that a guardian be appointed to receive and administer such benefits until the majority of such minor. Work as an emergency worker shall not be deemed as employment or in violation of any of the provisions of chapter 49.12 RCW.[ 1984 c 38 § 28; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 30; 1953 c 223 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 38.52.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.280 - Compensation and benefits limited by appropriation.

RCW 38.52.280 Compensation and benefits limited by appropriation.No compensation or benefits shall be paid or furnished to emergency workers or their dependents pursuant to the provisions of this chapter except from money appropriated for the purpose of this chapter.[ 1984 c 38 § 29; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 31; 1953 c 223 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 38.52.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.290 - Applicability of workers' compensation law.

RCW 38.52.290 Applicability of workers' compensation law.Insofar as not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, the maximum amount payable to a claimant shall be not greater than the amount allowable for similar disability under the workers' compensation act, chapter 51.32 RCW as amended by chapter 289, Laws of 1971 ex.sess., and any amendments thereto. "Employee" as used in said title shall include an emergency worker when liability for the furnishing of compensation and benefits exists pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and as limited by the provisions of this chapter. Where liability for compensation and benefits exists, such compensation and benefits shall be provided in accordance with the applicable provisions of said sections of chapter 51.32 RCW and at the maximum rate provided therein, subject, however, to the limitations set forth in this chapter.[ 1987 c 185 § 8; 1984 c 38 § 30; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 32; 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 71; 1953 c 223 § 13.]NOTES:Intent—Severability—1987 c 185: See notes following RCW 51.12.130.Severability—Effective dates—1971 ex.s. c 289: See RCW 51.98.060 and 51.98.070.
WA Rev Code § 38.52.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.300 - Right of action against third party.

RCW 38.52.300 Right of action against third party.If the injury to an emergency worker is due to the negligence or wrong of another not on emergency duty, the injured worker, or if death results from the injury, the surviving spouse, children, parents or dependents, as the case may be, shall elect whether to take under this chapter or seek a remedy against such other, such election to be in advance of any suit under this chapter; and if the surviving spouse takes under this chapter, the cause of action against such other shall be assigned to the department; if the other choice is made, the compensation under this chapter shall be only the deficiency, if any, between the amount of recovery against such third person actually collected, and the compensation provided or estimated for such case under authority of this chapter: PROVIDED, That the department shall prosecute all claims assigned to it and do any and all things necessary to recover on behalf of the state any and all amounts which an employer or insurance carrier might recover under the provisions of the law.[ 1986 c 266 § 35; 1984 c 38 § 31; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 59; 1953 c 223 § 14.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.
WA Rev Code § 38.52.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.310 - Coverage, classification, registration, of workers.

RCW 38.52.310 Coverage, classification, registration, of workers.The department shall establish by rule and regulation various classes of emergency workers, the scope of the duties of each class, and the conditions under which said workers shall be deemed to be on duty and covered by the provisions of this chapter. The department shall also adopt rules and regulations prescribing the manner in which emergency workers of each class are to be registered.[ 1986 c 266 § 36; 1984 c 38 § 32; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 33; 1953 c 223 § 15.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 38.52.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.320 - Schedule of payments.

RCW 38.52.320 Schedule of payments.The department shall provide each compensation board with the approved maximum schedule of payments for injury or death prescribed in chapter 51.32 RCW: PROVIDED, That nothing in this chapter shall be construed as establishing any liability on the part of the department of labor and industries.[ 1986 c 266 § 37; 1984 c 38 § 33; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 34; 1953 c 223 § 16.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 38.52.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.330 - Expenditures authorized—Claims, payment and disposition—Appeals.

RCW 38.52.330 Expenditures authorized—Claims, payment and disposition—Appeals.The department is authorized to make all expenditures necessary and proper to carry out the provisions of this chapter including payments to claimants for compensation as emergency workers and their dependents; to adjust and dispose of all claims submitted by a local compensation board. When medical treatment is necessary, the department is authorized to make medical and compensation payments on an interim basis. Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that the department or the state emergency management council or its officers or agents shall have the final decision with respect to the compensability of any case or the amount of compensation or benefits due, but any emergency worker or his or her dependents shall have the same right of appeal from any order, decision, or award to the same extent as provided in chapter 51.32 RCW.[ 1986 c 266 § 38; 1984 c 38 § 34; 1979 ex.s. c 268 § 3; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 35; 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 72; 1953 c 223 § 17.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.Severability—Effective dates—1971 ex.s. c 289: See RCW 51.98.060 and 51.98.070.
WA Rev Code § 38.52.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.340 - Benefits under other compensation plans.

RCW 38.52.340 Benefits under other compensation plans.Nothing in this chapter shall deprive any emergency worker or his or her dependents of any right to compensation for injury or death sustained in the course of his or her regular employment even though his or her regular work is under direction of emergency management authorities: PROVIDED, That such worker, if he or she is eligible for some other compensation plan, and receives the benefits of such plan shall not also receive any compensation under this chapter. The department shall adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to protect the rights of such workers and may enter into agreements with authorities in charge of other compensation plans to insure protection of such workers: PROVIDED, That if the compensation from some other plan is less than would have been available under this chapter, he or she shall be entitled to receive the deficiency between the amount received under such other plan and the amount available under this chapter.[ 1986 c 266 § 39; 1984 c 38 § 35; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 36; 1953 c 223 § 18.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 38.52.350 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.350 - Benefits furnished under federal law—Reduction of state benefits.

RCW 38.52.350 Benefits furnished under federal law—Reduction of state benefits.Should the United States or any agent thereof, in accordance with any federal statute or rule or regulation, furnish monetary assistance, benefits, or other temporary or permanent relief to emergency workers or to their dependents for injuries arising out of and occurring in the course of their activities as emergency workers, then the amount of compensation which any emergency worker or his or her dependents are otherwise entitled to receive from the state of Washington as provided herein, shall be reduced by the amount of monetary assistance, benefits, or other temporary or permanent relief the emergency worker or his or her dependents have received and will receive from the United States or any agent thereof as a result of his or her injury.[ 2011 c 336 § 798; 1984 c 38 § 36; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 37; 1953 c 223 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 38.52.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.360 - Medical, surgical or hospital treatment.

RCW 38.52.360 Medical, surgical or hospital treatment.If, in addition to monetary assistance, benefits or other temporary or permanent relief, the United States or any agent thereof furnishes medical, surgical or hospital treatment or any combination thereof to an injured emergency worker, then the emergency worker has no right to receive similar medical, surgical or hospital treatment as provided in this chapter. However, the department may furnish medical, surgical or hospital treatment as part of the compensation provided under the provisions of this chapter.[ 1986 c 266 § 40; 1984 c 38 § 37; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 38; 1953 c 223 § 20.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 38.52.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.370 - Medical, surgical or hospital treatment—Reimbursement.

RCW 38.52.370 Medical, surgical or hospital treatment—Reimbursement.If, in addition to monetary assistance, benefits, or other temporary or permanent relief, the United States or any agent thereof, will reimburse an emergency worker or his or her dependents for medical, surgical or hospital treatment, or any combination thereof, furnished to the injured emergency worker, the emergency worker has no right to receive similar medical, surgical or hospital treatment as provided in this chapter, but the department, may furnish a medical, surgical or hospital treatment as part of the compensation provided under the provisions of this chapter and apply to the United States or its agent for the reimbursement which will be made to the emergency worker or his or her dependents. As a condition to the furnishing of such medical, surgical or hospital treatment, the department shall require the emergency worker and his dependents to assign to the state of Washington, for the purpose of reimbursing for any medical, surgical or hospital treatment furnished or to be furnished by the state, any claim or right such emergency worker or his or her dependents may have to reimbursement from the United States or any agent thereof.[ 1986 c 266 § 41; 1984 c 38 § 38; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 39; 1953 c 223 § 21.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 38.52.380 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.380 - State compensation denied if payment prevents federal benefits.

RCW 38.52.380 State compensation denied if payment prevents federal benefits.If the furnishing of compensation under the provisions of this chapter to an emergency worker or his or her dependents prevents such emergency worker or his or her dependents from receiving assistance, benefits, or other temporary or permanent relief under the provisions of a federal statute or rule or regulation, then the emergency worker and his or her dependents shall have no right to, and shall not receive, any compensation from the state of Washington under the provisions of this chapter for any injury for which the United States or any agent thereof will furnish assistance, benefits, or other temporary or permanent relief in the absence of the furnishing of compensation by the state of Washington.[ 2011 c 336 § 799; 1984 c 38 § 39; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 40; 1953 c 223 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 38.52.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.390 - Contracts or work on cost basis for emergency management activities.

RCW 38.52.390 Contracts or work on cost basis for emergency management activities.The governor, or upon his or her direction, the director, or any political subdivision of the state, is authorized to contract with any person, firm, corporation, or entity to provide construction or work on a cost basis to be used in emergency management functions or activities as defined in *RCW 38.52.010(1) or as hereafter amended, said functions or activities to expressly include natural disasters, as well as all other emergencies of a type contemplated by RCW 38.52.110, 38.52.180, 38.52.195, 38.52.205, 38.52.207, 38.52.220 and 38.52.390. All funds received for purposes of RCW 38.52.110, 38.52.180, 38.52.195, 38.52.205, 38.52.207, 38.52.220 and 38.52.390, whether appropriated funds, local funds, or from whatever source, may be used to pay for the construction, equipment, or work contracted for under this section.[ 1986 c 266 § 42; 1984 c 38 § 40; 1971 ex.s. c 8 § 6.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 38.52.010 was alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k), changing subsection (1) to subsection (4). RCW 38.52.010 was subsequently amended by 2017 c 312 § 3, changing subsection (4) to subsection (5). RCW 38.52.010 was subsequently amended by 2019 c 207 § 1 and by 2019 c 471 § 2, changing subsection (5) to subsection (8).Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 38.52.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.400 - Search and rescue activities—Powers and duties of local officials.

RCW 38.52.400 Search and rescue activities—Powers and duties of local officials.(1) The chief law enforcement officer of each political subdivision shall be responsible for local search and rescue activities. Operation of search and rescue activities shall be in accordance with state and local operations plans adopted by the elected governing body of each local political subdivision. These state and local plans must specify the use of the incident command system for multiagency/multijurisdiction search and rescue operations. The local emergency management director shall notify the department of all search and rescue missions. The local director of emergency management shall work in a coordinating capacity directly supporting all search and rescue activities in that political subdivision and in registering emergency search and rescue workers for employee status. The chief law enforcement officer of each political subdivision may restrict access to a specific search and rescue area to personnel authorized by him or her. Access shall be restricted only for the period of time necessary to accomplish the search and rescue mission. No unauthorized person shall interfere with a search and rescue mission.(2) When search and rescue activities result in the discovery of a deceased person or search and rescue workers assist in the recovery of human remains, the chief law enforcement officer of the political subdivision shall insure compliance with chapter 68.50 RCW.[ 2011 c 336 § 800; 1997 c 49 § 5; 1986 c 266 § 43; 1984 c 38 § 41; 1979 ex.s. c 268 § 4.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 38.52.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.410 - Search and rescue activities—Distribution of funds for compensation and reimbursement of volunteers.

RCW 38.52.410 Search and rescue activities—Distribution of funds for compensation and reimbursement of volunteers.Funds received by the department specifically for the purposes of compensating search and rescue volunteers shall be distributed by the director to help fund medical and compensation coverage provided by this chapter and provide reimbursement by the state for: (1) Costs involved in extraordinary search and rescue operations such as search and rescue operations lasting over twenty-four hours where food and lodging for workers is necessary; (2) excessive transportation and rescue costs incurred by out-of-county residents which would not be otherwise collectible; and (3) compensation as provided in RCW 38.52.020(1)(d) as now or hereafter amended.[ 1986 c 266 § 44; 1984 c 38 § 42; 1979 ex.s. c 268 § 5.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 38.52.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs|Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.|38.52.420 - Model contingency plan for pollution control facilities and hazardous waste management.

RCW 38.52.420 Model contingency plan for pollution control facilities and hazardous waste management.(1) The department, in consultation with appropriate federal agencies, the departments of natural resources, fish and wildlife, and ecology, representatives of local government, and any other person the director may deem appropriate, shall assist in the development of a model contingency plan, consistent with other plans required for hazardous materials by federal and state law, to serve as a draft plan for local governments which may be incorporated into the state and local emergency management plans.(2) The model contingency plan shall:(a) Include specific recommendations for pollution control facilities which are deemed to be most appropriate for the control, collection, storage, treatment, disposal, and recycling of oil and other spilled material and furthering the prevention and mitigation of such pollution;(b) Include recommendations for the training of local personnel consistent with other training proposed, funded, or required by federal or state laws for hazardous materials;(c) Suggest cooperative training exercises between the public and private sector consistent with other training proposed, funded, or required by federal or state laws for hazardous materials;(d) Identify federal and state laws requiring contingency or management plans applicable or related to prevention of pollution, emergency response capabilities, and hazardous waste management, together with a list of funding sources that local governments may use in development of their specific plans;(e) Promote formal agreements between the department and local entities for effective spill response; and(f) Develop policies and procedures for the augmentation of emergency services and agency spill response personnel through the use of volunteers: PROVIDED, That no contingency plan may require the use of volunteers by a responding responsible party without that party's consent.[ 1997 c 49 § 6; 1995 c 391 § 4; 1994 c 264 § 11; 1988 c 36 § 11; 1987 c 479 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 391: See note following RCW 38.52.005.