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WA Rev Code § 79.100.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.100 - Derelict Vessels.|79.100.150 - Transfer of certain vessels—Vessel inspection—Secondary liability.

RCW 79.100.150 Transfer of certain vessels—Vessel inspection—Secondary liability.(1) A vessel owner must obtain a vessel inspection under this section prior to transferring a vessel that is:(a) More than thirty-five feet in length and more than forty years old; and(b) Either:(i) Is registered or required to be registered under chapter 88.02 RCW; or(ii) Is listed or required to be listed under chapter 84.40 RCW.(2) If the vessel inspection determines the vessel is not seaworthy, as defined by agency rule, and the value of the vessel is less than the anticipated costs required to return the vessel to seaworthiness, then the vessel owner may not sell or transfer ownership of the vessel unless:(a) The vessel is repaired to a seaworthy state prior to the transfer of ownership; or(b) The vessel is sold for scrap, restoration, salvage, or another use that will remove the vessel from state waters to a person displaying a business license issued under RCW 19.02.070 that a reasonable person in the seller's position would believe has the capability and intent to do based on factors that may include the buyer's facilities, resources, documented intent, and relevant history.(3) Where required under subsection (1) of this section, a vessel owner must provide a copy of the vessel inspection documentation to the transferee and, if the department did not conduct the inspection, to the department prior to the transfer.(4) Unless rules adopted by the department provide otherwise, the vessel inspection required under this section must be contained in a formal marine survey conducted by a third party to the transaction. The survey must include, at a minimum, a conclusion relating to the seaworthiness of the vessel, an estimate of the vessel's fair market value, and, if applicable, an estimate as to the anticipated cost of repairs necessary to return the vessel to seaworthiness.(5) The department may, by rule, allow other forms of vessel condition determinations, such as United States coast guard certificates of inspection, to replace the requirements for a formal marine survey under this section.(6) Failure to comply with the requirements of this section will result in the transferor having secondary liability under RCW 79.100.060 if the vessel is later abandoned by the transferee or becomes derelict prior to a subsequent ownership transfer.(7) Nothing in this section prevents a vessel owner from removing, dismantling, and lawfully disposing of any vessel lawfully under the vessel owner's control.[ 2020 c 324 § 3; 2014 c 195 § 102; 2013 c 291 § 38.]NOTES:Findings—2020 c 324: See note following RCW 79.100.160.Findings—Intent—2014 c 195: See notes following RCW 79.100.170 and 79.100.180.Effective date—2013 c 291 § 38: "Section 38 of this act takes effect July 1, 2014." [ 2013 c 291 § 48.]
WA Rev Code § 79.100.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.100 - Derelict Vessels.|79.100.901 - Effective date—2002 c 286.

RCW 79.100.901 Effective date—2002 c 286.This act takes effect January 1, 2003.[ 2002 c 286 § 26.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.001 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.001 - Intent—2005 c 155.

RCW 79.105.001 Intent—2005 c 155.This act is intended to make technical amendments to certain codified statutes that deal with the department of natural resources. Any statutory changes made by this act should be interpreted as technical in nature and not be interpreted to have any substantive policy implications.[ 2005 c 155 § 1001.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.010 - Aquatic lands—Findings.

RCW 79.105.010 Aquatic lands—Findings.The legislature finds that state-owned aquatic lands are a finite natural resource of great value and an irreplaceable public heritage. The legislature recognizes that the state owns these aquatic lands in fee and has delegated to the department the responsibility to manage these lands for the benefit of the public. The legislature finds that water-dependent industries and activities have played a major role in the history of the state and will continue to be important in the future. The legislature finds that revenues derived from leases of state-owned aquatic lands should be used to enhance opportunities for public recreation, shoreline access, environmental protection, and other public benefits associated with the aquatic lands of the state. The legislature further finds that aquatic lands are faced with conflicting use demands.[ 2005 c 155 § 139; 1984 c 221 § 1. Formerly RCW 79.90.450.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.020 - Purpose—Articulation of management philosophy.

RCW 79.105.020 Purpose—Articulation of management philosophy.The purpose of RCW 79.105.060, 79.105.230, 79.105.280, and 79.105.010 through 79.105.040 is to articulate a management philosophy to guide the exercise of the state's ownership interest and the exercise of the department's management authority, and to establish standards for determining equitable and predictable lease rates for users of state-owned aquatic lands.[ 2005 c 155 § 101. FORMERLY PART OF RCW 79.90.450.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.030 - Aquatic lands—Management guidelines.

RCW 79.105.030 Aquatic lands—Management guidelines.The management of state-owned aquatic lands shall be in conformance with constitutional and statutory requirements. The manager of state-owned aquatic lands shall strive to provide a balance of public benefits for all citizens of the state. The public benefits provided by state-owned aquatic lands are varied and include:(1) Encouraging direct public use and access;(2) Fostering water-dependent uses;(3) Ensuring environmental protection;(4) Utilizing renewable resources.Generating revenue in a manner consistent with subsections (1) through (4) of this section is a public benefit.[ 2005 c 155 § 140; 1984 c 221 § 2. Formerly RCW 79.90.455.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.040 - Application to existing property rights—Application of shoreline management act.

RCW 79.105.040 Application to existing property rights—Application of shoreline management act.Nothing in *this chapter or RCW 79.120.040 or 79.120.060 shall modify or affect any existing legal rights involving the boundaries of, title to, or vested property rights in aquatic lands or waterways. Nothing in *this chapter shall modify, alter, or otherwise affect the applicability of chapter 90.58 RCW.[ 2005 c 155 § 157; 1984 c 221 § 20. Formerly RCW 79.90.545.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The reference to "this chapter" referred to chapter 79.90 RCW, which was recodified and/or repealed in its entirety by 2005 c 155.
WA Rev Code § 79.105.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.050 - Fostering use of aquatic environment—Limitation.

RCW 79.105.050 Fostering use of aquatic environment—Limitation.The department shall foster the commercial and recreational use of the aquatic environment for production of food, fibre, income, and public enjoyment from state-owned aquatic lands and from associated waters, and to this end the department may develop and improve production and harvesting of seaweeds and sealife attached to or growing on aquatic land or contained in aquaculture containers, but nothing in this section alters the responsibility of other state agencies for their normal management of fish, shellfish, game, and water.[ 2005 c 155 § 141; 2003 c 334 § 541; 1971 ex.s. c 234 § 8. Formerly RCW 79.90.456, 79.68.080.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.105.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.100 - Sale and lease of state-owned aquatic lands—Blank forms of applications.

RCW 79.105.100 Sale and lease of state-owned aquatic lands—Blank forms of applications.The department shall prepare, and furnish to applicants, blank forms of applications for the purchase of state-owned tidelands or shorelands, otherwise permitted by RCW 79.125.200 to be sold, and the purchase of valuable material situated thereon, and the lease of state-owned tidelands, shorelands, and harbor areas, which forms shall contain such instructions as will inform and aid the applicants.[ 2005 c 155 § 104; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 15. Formerly RCW 79.90.090.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.110 - Who may purchase or lease—Application—Fees.

RCW 79.105.110 Who may purchase or lease—Application—Fees.Any person desiring to purchase any state-owned tidelands or shorelands, otherwise permitted under RCW 79.125.200 to be sold, or to purchase any valuable material situated thereon, or to lease any state-owned aquatic lands, shall file with the department an application, on the proper form which shall be accompanied by reasonable fees to be prescribed by the board in its rules, in an amount sufficient to defray the cost of performing or otherwise providing for the processing, review, or inspection of the applications or activities permitted pursuant to the applications for each category of services performed. These fees shall be credited to the resource management cost account fund in the general fund.[ 2005 c 155 § 105; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 16. Formerly RCW 79.90.100.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.120 - Survey to determine areas subject to sale or lease.

RCW 79.105.120 Survey to determine areas subject to sale or lease.The department may cause any state-owned aquatic lands to be surveyed for the purpose of ascertaining and determining the area subject to sale or lease.[ 2005 c 155 § 108; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 18. Formerly RCW 79.90.120.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.130 - Reconsideration of official acts.

RCW 79.105.130 Reconsideration of official acts.The department may review and reconsider any of its official acts relating to state-owned aquatic lands until such time as a lease, contract, or deed is made, executed, and finally issued, and the department may recall any lease, contract, or deed issued for the purpose of correcting mistakes or errors, or supplying omissions.[ 2005 c 155 § 138; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 47. Formerly RCW 79.90.410.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.140 - Assignment of contracts or leases.

RCW 79.105.140 Assignment of contracts or leases.All contracts of purchase of state-owned tidelands or shorelands, otherwise permitted under RCW 79.125.200 to be sold, and all leases of state-owned tidelands, shorelands, or beds of navigable waters issued by the department shall be assignable in writing by the contract holder or lessee. The assignee shall be subject to the provisions of law applicable to the purchaser or lessee of whom they are the assignee, and shall have the same rights in all respects as the original purchaser or lessee of the lands, but only if the assignment is first approved by the department and entered upon the records in the department.[ 2005 c 155 § 135; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 43. Formerly RCW 79.90.370.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.160 - Aquatic lands—Court review of actions.

RCW 79.105.160 Aquatic lands—Court review of actions.Any applicant to purchase or lease any state-owned aquatic lands, or any valuable materials on state-owned aquatic lands, and any person whose property rights or interest will be affected by the sale or lease, feeling himself or herself aggrieved by any order or decision of the board, or the commissioner, concerning the order or decision, may appeal in the manner provided in RCW 79.02.030.[ 2005 c 155 § 137; 2003 c 334 § 606; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 46. Formerly RCW 79.90.400.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.105.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.170 - Nonnative finfish aquaculture—Department may not allow as an authorized use under any new lease or use authorization.

RCW 79.105.170 Nonnative finfish aquaculture—Department may not allow as an authorized use under any new lease or use authorization.(1) The department may not allow nonnative marine finfish aquaculture as an authorized use under any new lease or other use authorization.(2) The department may not renew or extend a lease or other use authorization in existence on June 7, 2018, where the use includes nonnative marine finfish aquaculture.[ 2018 c 179 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.200 - Use and occupancy fee in lieu of lease—Construction of section.

RCW 79.105.200 Use and occupancy fee in lieu of lease—Construction of section.(1) The department may require the payment of a use and occupancy fee in lieu of a lease where improvements have been placed without authorization on state-owned aquatic lands.(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the assertion of public ownership rights in any publicly owned aquatic lands, or the leasing of the aquatic lands when the leasing is not contrary to the statewide public interest.[ 2005 c 155 § 516; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 102. Formerly RCW 79.94.170.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.210 - Aquatic lands—Preservation and enhancement of water-dependent uses—Leasing authority.

RCW 79.105.210 Aquatic lands—Preservation and enhancement of water-dependent uses—Leasing authority.(1) The management of state-owned aquatic lands shall preserve and enhance water-dependent uses. Water-dependent uses shall be favored over other uses in state-owned aquatic land planning and in resolving conflicts between competing lease applications. In cases of conflict between water-dependent uses, priority shall be given to uses which enhance renewable resources, waterborne commerce, and the navigational and biological capacity of the waters, and to statewide interests as distinguished from local interests.(2) Nonwater-dependent use of state-owned aquatic lands is a low-priority use providing minimal public benefits and shall not be permitted to expand or be established in new areas except in exceptional circumstances where it is compatible with water-dependent uses occurring in or planned for the area.(3) The department shall consider the natural values of state-owned aquatic lands as wildlife habitat, natural area preserve, representative ecosystem, or spawning area prior to issuing any initial lease or authorizing any change in use. The department may withhold from leasing lands which it finds to have significant natural values, or may provide within any lease for the protection of such values.(4) The power to lease state-owned aquatic lands is vested in the department, which has the authority to make leases upon terms, conditions, and length of time in conformance with the state Constitution and chapters 79.105 through 79.140 RCW.(5) State-owned aquatic lands shall not be leased to persons or organizations which discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, or disability.[ 2020 c 274 § 67; 2005 c 155 § 143; 1984 c 221 § 3. Formerly RCW 79.90.460.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.220 - Lease of tidelands in front of public parks.

RCW 79.105.220 Lease of tidelands in front of public parks.The department may lease state-owned tidelands that are in front of state parks only with the approval of the state parks and recreation commission. The department may lease bedlands in front of state parks only after the department has consulted with the state parks and recreation commission.[ 2005 c 155 § 145. FORMERLY PART OF RCW 79.94.010; 2002 c 152 § 2; 1984 c 221 § 5. Formerly RCW 79.90.470.]NOTES:Findings—Severability—2002 c 152: See notes following RCW 79.110.240.
WA Rev Code § 79.105.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.230 - Use for public parks or public recreation purposes.

RCW 79.105.230 Use for public parks or public recreation purposes.Use for public parks or public recreation purposes shall be granted without charge if the state-owned aquatic lands and improvements are available to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis and are not managed to produce a profit for the operator or a concessionaire.[ 2005 c 155 § 144.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.250 - Log storage rents.

RCW 79.105.250 Log storage rents.(1) Until June 30, 1989, the log storage rents per acre shall be the average rents the log storage leases in effect on July 1, 1984, would have had under the formula for water-dependent leases as set out in RCW 79.105.240, except that the aquatic land values shall be thirty percent of the assessed value of the abutting upland parcels exclusive of improvements, if they are assessed. If the abutting upland parcel is not assessed, the nearest assessed upland parcel shall be used.(2) On July 1, 1989, and every four years thereafter, the base log storage rents established under subsection (1) of this section shall be adjusted in proportion to the change in average water-dependent lease rates per acre since the date the log storage rates were last established under this section.(3) The annual rent shall be adjusted by the inflation rate each year in which the rent is not determined under subsection (1) or (2) of this section.(4) If the lease provides for seasonal use so that portions of the leased area are available for public use without charge part of the year, the annual rent may be discounted to reflect such public use in accordance with rules adopted by the board.[ 2005 c 155 § 148; 1984 c 221 § 8. Formerly RCW 79.90.485.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.260 - Rent for leases in effect October 1, 1984.

RCW 79.105.260 Rent for leases in effect October 1, 1984.(1) For leases in effect on October 1, 1984, the rent shall remain at the annual rate in effect on September 30, 1984, until the next lease anniversary date, at which time rent established under RCW 79.105.240 or 79.105.250 shall become effective. If the first rent amount established is an increase of more than one hundred dollars and is more than thirty-three percent above the rent in effect on September 30, 1984, the annual rent shall not increase in any year by more than thirty-three percent of the difference between the previous rent and the rent established under RCW 79.105.240 or 79.105.250. If the first rent amount established under RCW 79.105.240 or 79.105.250 is more than thirty-three percent below the rent in effect on September 30, 1984, the annual rent shall not decrease in any year by more than thirty-three percent of the difference between the previous rent and the rent established under RCW 79.105.240 or 79.105.250. Thereafter, notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the annual rental established under RCW 79.105.240 or 79.105.250 shall not increase more than fifty percent in any year.(2) This section applies only to leases of state-owned aquatic lands subject to RCW 79.105.240 or 79.105.250.[ 2005 c 155 § 149; 1984 c 221 § 9. Formerly RCW 79.90.490.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.270 - Aquatic lands—Leases/rents for nonwater-dependent uses.

RCW 79.105.270 Aquatic lands—Leases/rents for nonwater-dependent uses.Leases for nonwater-dependent uses of state-owned aquatic lands shall be charged the fair market rental value of the leased lands, determined in accordance with appraisal techniques specified by rule. However, rents for nonwater-dependent uses shall always be more than the amount that would be charged as rent for a water-dependent use of the same parcel.[ 2005 c 155 § 150; 1984 c 221 § 11. Formerly RCW 79.90.500.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.280 - Rents and fees for recovery of mineral or geothermal resources.

RCW 79.105.280 Rents and fees for recovery of mineral or geothermal resources.Rents and fees for the mining or other recovery of mineral or geothermal resources shall be established through competitive bidding, negotiations, or as otherwise provided by statute.[ 2005 c 155 § 151. FORMERLY PART OF RCW 79.90.500.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.290 - Aquatic lands—Rents for multiple uses.

RCW 79.105.290 Aquatic lands—Rents for multiple uses.If water-dependent and nonwater-dependent uses occupy separate portions of the same leased parcel of state-owned aquatic land, the rental rate for each use shall be that established for the use by this chapter, prorated in accordance with the proportion of the whole parcel that each use occupies. If water-dependent and nonwater-dependent uses occupy the same portion of a leased parcel of state-owned aquatic land, the rental rate for the parcel shall be subject to negotiation with the department taking into account the proportion of the improvements each use occupies.[ 2005 c 155 § 152; 1984 c 221 § 12. Formerly RCW 79.90.505.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.300 - Aquatic lands—Lease for water-dependent use—Rental for nonwater-dependent use.

RCW 79.105.300 Aquatic lands—Lease for water-dependent use—Rental for nonwater-dependent use.If a parcel leased for water-dependent uses is used for an extended period of time, as defined by rule of the department, for a nonwater-dependent use, the rental for the nonwater-dependent use shall be negotiated with the department.[ 1984 c 221 § 13. Formerly RCW 79.90.510.]
WA Rev Code § 79.105.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.105 - Aquatic Lands—General.|79.105.310 - Aquatic lands—Rent for improvements.

RCW 79.105.310 Aquatic lands—Rent for improvements.(1) Except as agreed between the department and the lessee prior to construction of the improvements, rent shall not be charged under any lease of state-owned aquatic lands for improvements, including fills, authorized by the department or installed by the lessee or its predecessor before June 1, 1971, so long as the lands remain under a lease or succession of leases without a period of three years in which no lease is in effect or a bona fide application for a lease is pending.(2) If improvements were installed under a good faith belief that a state-owned aquatic lands lease was not necessary, rent shall not be charged for the improvements if, within ninety days after specific written notification by the department that a lease is required, the owner either applies for a lease or files suit to determine if a lease is required.[ 2005 c 155 § 153; 1984 c 221 § 14. Formerly RCW 79.90.515.]