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WA Rev Code § 43.24.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.130 - License moratorium for persons in service—Rules.

RCW 43.24.130 License moratorium for persons in service—Rules.(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the license of any person licensed by the director of licensing, or the boards and commissions listed in chapter 18.235 RCW, to practice a profession or engage in an occupation, if valid and in force and effect at the time the licensee entered service in the armed forces, the United States public health service commissioned corps, or the merchant marine of the United States, shall continue in full force and effect so long as such service continues, unless sooner suspended, canceled, or revoked for cause as provided by law. The director, board, or commission shall renew the license of every such person who applies for renewal thereof within six months after being honorably discharged from service upon payment of the renewal fee applicable to the then current year or other license period.(2) If requested by the licensee, the license of a spouse or registered domestic partner of a servicemember in the United States armed forces, including the United States public health service commissioned corps, if valid and in force and effect at the time the servicemember is deployed or stationed in a location outside Washington state, must be placed in inactive military spouse or registered domestic partner status so long as such service continues, unless sooner suspended, canceled, or revoked for cause as provided by law. The director, board, or commission shall return to active status the license of every such person who applies for activation within six months after returning to Washington state, upon payment of the current renewal fee and meeting the current renewal conditions of the respective license.(3) The director, board, or commission may adopt any rules necessary to implement this section.[ 2012 c 45 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 103; 1965 c 8 § 43.24.130. Prior: 1945 c 112 § 1; 1943 c 108 § 1; RRS § 10864-1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.24.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.140 - Extension or modification of licensing, certification, or registration period authorized—Rules and regulations, manner and content.

RCW 43.24.140 Extension or modification of licensing, certification, or registration period authorized—Rules and regulations, manner and content.Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary which provides for a licensing period for any type of license subject to this chapter, the director of licensing may, from time to time, extend or otherwise modify the duration of any licensing, certification, or registration period, whether an initial or renewal period, if the director determines that it would result in a more economical or efficient operation of state government and that the public health, safety, or welfare would not be substantially adversely affected thereby. However, no license, certification, or registration may be issued or approved for a period in excess of four years, without renewal. Such extension, reduction, or other modification of a licensing, certification, or registration period shall be by rule or regulation of the department of licensing adopted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW. Such rules and regulations may provide a method for imposing and collecting such additional proportional fee as may be required for the extended or modified period.[ 1984 c 279 § 25; 1979 c 158 § 104; 1971 c 52 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.
WA Rev Code § 43.24.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.150 - Business and professions account.

RCW 43.24.150 Business and professions account.(1) The business and professions account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from business or professional licenses, registrations, certifications, renewals, examinations, or civil penalties assessed and collected by the department from the following chapters must be deposited into the account:(a) Chapter 18.11 RCW, auctioneers;(b) Chapter 18.16 RCW, cosmetologists, barbers, and manicurists;(c) Chapter 18.145 RCW, court reporters;(d) Chapter 18.165 RCW, private investigators;(e) Chapter 18.170 RCW, security guards;(f) Chapter 18.185 RCW, bail bond agents;(g) Chapter 18.280 RCW, home inspectors;(h) Chapter 19.16 RCW, collection agencies;(i) Chapter 19.31 RCW, employment agencies;(j) Chapter 19.105 RCW, camping resorts;(k) Chapter 19.138 RCW, sellers of travel;(l) Chapter 42.45 RCW, notaries public;(m) Chapter 64.36 RCW, timeshares;(n) Chapter 67.08 RCW, boxing, martial arts, and wrestling;(o) Chapter 18.300 RCW, body art, body piercing, and tattooing;(p) Chapter 79A.60 RCW, whitewater river outfitters;(q) Chapter 19.158 RCW, commercial telephone solicitation; and(r) Chapter 19.290 RCW, scrap metal businesses.Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for expenses incurred in carrying out these business and professions licensing activities of the department. Any residue in the account must be accumulated and may not revert to the general fund at the end of the biennium. However, during the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium the legislature may transfer to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance in the account.(2) The director must biennially prepare a budget request based on the anticipated costs of administering the business and professions licensing activities listed in subsection (1) of this section, which must include the estimated income from these business and professions fees.[ 2017 c 281 § 40; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 978; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 977; 2013 c 322 § 30; 2011 c 298 § 25. Prior: 2009 c 429 § 4; 2009 c 412 § 21; 2009 c 370 § 19; 2008 c 119 § 22; 2005 c 25 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 c 281: See RCW 42.45.905.Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Purpose—Intent—Agency transfer—Contracting—Effective date—2011 c 298: See notes following RCW 19.02.020.Effective date—2009 c 412 §§ 1-21: See RCW 18.300.901.Short title—Implementation—2009 c 412: See RCW 18.300.900 and 18.300.902.Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 17 and 19: See note following RCW 18.96.210.Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.Effective date—2005 c 25: "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, 2005." [ 2005 c 25 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 43.24.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.170 - Wage lien forms.

RCW 43.24.170 Wage lien forms. (Effective January 1, 2022.)For the purposes of implementing the notice and filing provisions under RCW 60.90.030(2)(a) and 60.90.090 that are applicable to the department of licensing, the department of licensing may, by rule, create wage lien forms specific to the department of licensing, so long as the forms include the information described in those sections.[ 2021 c 102 § 19.]NOTES:Short title—Effective date—2021 c 102: See RCW 60.90.900 and 60.90.902.
WA Rev Code § 43.24.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.175 - Department of licensing wage lien account.

RCW 43.24.175 Department of licensing wage lien account. (Effective January 1, 2022.)The department of licensing wage lien account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from wage lien filing fees collected by the department of licensing must be deposited in the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only to administer wage lien filings in RCW 60.90.030.[ 2021 c 102 § 20.]NOTES:Short title—Effective date—2021 c 102: See RCW 60.90.900 and 60.90.902.
WA Rev Code § 43.27A.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.27A - Water Resources.|43.27A.020 - Definitions.

RCW 43.27A.020 Definitions.As used in this chapter, and unless the context indicates otherwise, words and phrase shall mean:"Department" means the department of ecology;"Director" means the director of ecology;"State agency" and "state agencies" mean any branch, department or unit of state government, however designated or constituted;"Water resources" means all waters above, upon, or beneath the surface of the earth, located within the state and over which the state has sole or concurrent jurisdiction."Beneficial use" means, but its meaning shall not be limited to: Domestic water supplies; irrigation; fish, shellfish, game, and other aquatic life; recreation; industrial water supplies; generation of hydroelectric power; and navigation.[ 1987 c 109 § 31; 1967 c 242 § 2.]NOTES:Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
WA Rev Code § 43.27A.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.27A - Water Resources.|43.27A.130 - Department of ecology to inventory state water resources.

RCW 43.27A.130 Department of ecology to inventory state water resources.The department of ecology may make complete inventories of the state's water resources and enter into such agreements with the director of the United States geological survey as will insure that investigations and surveys are carried on in an economical manner.[ 1988 c 127 § 26; 1967 c 242 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 43.27A.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.27A - Water Resources.|43.27A.190 - Water resource orders.

RCW 43.27A.190 Water resource orders.Notwithstanding and in addition to any other powers granted to the department of ecology, whenever it appears to the department that a person is violating or is about to violate any of the provisions of the following:(1) Chapter 90.03 RCW; or(2) Chapter 90.44 RCW; or(3) Chapter 86.16 RCW; or(4) Chapter 70A.10 RCW; or(5) Chapter 43.27A RCW; or(6) Any other law relating to water resources administered by the department; or(7) A rule or regulation adopted, or a directive or order issued by the department relating to subsections (1) through (6) of this section; the department may cause a written regulatory order to be served upon said person either personally, or by registered or certified mail delivered to addressee only with return receipt requested and acknowledged by him or her. The order shall specify the provision of the statute, rule, regulation, directive or order alleged to be or about to be violated, and the facts upon which the conclusion of violating or potential violation is based, and shall order the act constituting the violation or the potential violation to cease and desist or, in appropriate cases, shall order necessary corrective action to be taken with regard to such acts within a specific and reasonable time. The regulation of a headgate or controlling works as provided in RCW 90.03.070, by a watermaster, stream patrol officer, or other person so authorized by the department shall constitute a regulatory order within the meaning of this section. A regulatory order issued hereunder shall become effective immediately upon receipt by the person to whom the order is directed, except for regulations under RCW 90.03.070 which shall become effective when a written notice is attached as provided therein. Any person aggrieved by such order may appeal the order pursuant to RCW 43.21B.310.[ 2020 c 20 § 1043; 2009 c 549 § 5111; 1987 c 109 § 11; 1969 ex.s. c 284 § 7.]NOTES:Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.Severability—1969 ex.s. c 284: See note following RCW 90.48.290.
WA Rev Code § 43.27A.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.27A - Water Resources.|43.27A.220 - "Person" defined.

RCW 43.27A.220 "Person" defined.Whenever the word "person" is used in RCW 43.27A.190, it shall be construed to include any political subdivision, government agency, municipality, industry, public or private corporation, copartnership, association, firm, individual or any other entity whatsoever.[ 1988 c 127 § 27; 1969 ex.s. c 284 § 11.]NOTES:Severability—1969 ex.s. c 284: See note following RCW 90.48.290.
WA Rev Code § 43.27A.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.27A - Water Resources.|43.27A.900 - Liberal construction.

RCW 43.27A.900 Liberal construction.The rule of strict construction shall have no application to this chapter, but the same shall be liberally construed, in order to carry out the purposes and objectives for which this chapter is intended.[ 1967 c 242 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 43.30.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.010 - Purpose.

RCW 43.30.010 Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to provide for more effective and efficient management of the forest and land resources in the state by consolidating into a department of natural resources certain powers, duties and functions of the division of forestry of the department of conservation and development, the board of state land commissioners, the state forest board, all state sustained yield forest committees, director of conservation and development, state capitol committee, director of licensing, secretary of state, director of revenue, and commissioner of public lands.[ 1979 c 107 § 4; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.010. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.30.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.020 - Definitions.

RCW 43.30.020 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Administrator" means the administrator of the department of natural resources.(2) "Agency" and "state agency" means any branch, department, or unit of the state government, however designated or constituted.(3) "Board" means the board of natural resources.(4) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public lands.(5) "Department" means the department of natural resources.(6) "Supervisor" means the supervisor of natural resources.[ 2010 c 126 § 7; 2009 c 163 § 6; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.020. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2009 c 163: See note following RCW 43.30.835.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.030 - Department created.

RCW 43.30.030 Department created.The department of natural resources is hereby created, to consist of a board of natural resources, an administrator and a supervisor.[ 1965 c 8 § 43.30.030. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.30.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.035 - Environmental justice obligations of the department of natural resources.

RCW 43.30.035 Environmental justice obligations of the department of natural resources.The department must apply and comply with the substantive and procedural requirements of chapter 70A.02 RCW.[ 2021 c 314 § 7.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—2021 c 314: See note following RCW 70A.02.005.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.055 - Employees—Applicability of merit system.

RCW 43.30.055 Employees—Applicability of merit system.All employees of the department shall be governed by any merit system which is now or may hereafter be enacted by law governing such employment.[ 2003 c 334 § 119; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.270. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 27. Formerly RCW 43.30.270.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.105 - Administrator of department.

RCW 43.30.105 Administrator of department.The commissioner of public lands shall be the administrator of the department.[ 1965 c 8 § 43.30.050. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.30.050.]
WA Rev Code § 43.30.111 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.111 - Local wildland fire liaison.

RCW 43.30.111 Local wildland fire liaison.(1) The commissioner must appoint a local wildland fire liaison that reports directly to the commissioner or the supervisor and generally represents the interests and concerns of landowners and the general public during any fire suppression activities of the department.(2) The role of the local wildland fire liaison is to:(a) Provide advice to the commissioner on issues such as access to land during fire suppression activities, the availability of local fire suppression assets, environmental concerns, and landowner interests; and(b) Fulfill other duties as assigned by the commissioner or the legislature, including the recruitment of local wildland fire suppression contractors as provided in RCW 76.04.181.(3) In appointing the local wildland fire liaison, the commissioner must consult with county legislative authorities either directly or through an organization that represents the interests of county legislative authorities.(4) All requirements in this section are subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for the specific purposes described.[ 2017 c 104 § 2; 2015 c 182 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 c 104: See note following RCW 76.04.181.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.155 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.155 - Supervisor of natural resources—Appointment.

RCW 43.30.155 Supervisor of natural resources—Appointment.The supervisor shall be appointed by the administrator with the advice and consent of the board. The supervisor shall serve at the pleasure of the administrator.[ 2003 c 334 § 105; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.060. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 6. Formerly RCW 43.30.060.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.205 - Board of natural resources—Composition.

RCW 43.30.205 Board of natural resources—Composition.(1) The board shall consist of six members:(a) The governor or the governor's designee;(b) The superintendent of public instruction;(c) The commissioner;(d) The director of the University of Washington school of forest resources;(e) The dean of the Washington State University college of agricultural, human, and natural resource sciences; and(f) A representative of those counties that contain state forestlands acquired or transferred under RCW 79.22.010, 79.22.040, and 79.22.020.(2)(a) The county representative on the board shall be selected by the legislative authorities of those counties that contain state forestlands acquired or transferred under RCW 79.22.010, 79.22.040, and 79.22.020. In the selection of the county representative, each participating county shall have one vote. The Washington state association of counties shall convene a meeting for the purpose of making the selection and shall notify the board of the selection.(b) The county representative must be a duly elected member of a county legislative authority who shall serve a term of four years unless the representative should leave office for any reason. The initial term shall begin on July 1, 1986.[ 2010 c 189 § 1; 2003 c 334 § 104; 1986 c 227 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 57 § 9; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.040. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.30.040.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.215 - Powers and duties of board.

RCW 43.30.215 Powers and duties of board.The board shall:(1) Perform duties relating to appraisal, appeal, approval, and hearing functions as provided by law;(2) Establish policies to ensure that the acquisition, management, and disposition of all lands and resources within the department's jurisdiction are based on sound principles designed to achieve the maximum effective development and use of such lands and resources consistent with laws applicable thereto;(3) Constitute the board of appraisers provided for in Article 16, section 2 of the state Constitution;(4) Constitute the commission on harbor lines provided for in Article 15, section 1 of the state Constitution as amended;(5) Constitute the board on geographic names as provided for in RCW 43.30.291 through 43.30.295; and(6) Adopt and enforce rules as may be deemed necessary and proper for carrying out the powers, duties, and functions imposed upon it by this chapter.[ 2011 c 355 § 1; 2003 c 334 § 112; 1988 c 128 § 10; 1986 c 227 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 107; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.150. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 15. Formerly RCW 43.30.150.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.225 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.225 - Board's duties—Meetings—Organization.

RCW 43.30.225 Board's duties—Meetings—Organization.The board shall:(1) Hold regular monthly meetings at such times as it may determine, and such special meetings as may be called by the chair or majority of the board membership upon written notice to all members. However, the board may dispense with any regular meetings, except that the board shall not dispense with two consecutive regular meetings;(2) Employ and fix the compensation of technical, clerical, and other personnel as deemed necessary for the performance of its duties;(3) Appoint such advisory committees as deemed appropriate to advise and assist it to more effectively discharge its responsibilities. The members of such committees shall receive no compensation, but are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses in attending committee meetings in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060;(4) Meet and organize on the third Tuesday of each January following a state general election at which the elected ex officio members of the board are elected. The board shall select its own chair. The commissioner of public lands shall be the secretary of the board. The board may select a vice chair from among its members. In the absence of the chair and vice chair at a meeting of the board, the members shall elect a chair pro tem. No action shall be taken by the board except by the agreement of at least four members. The department and the board shall maintain its principal office at the capital;(5) Be entitled to reimbursement individually for travel expenses incurred in the discharge of their official duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[ 2003 c 334 § 113.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.