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WA Rev Code § 79A.15.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands.|79A.15.005 - Findings.

RCW 79A.15.005 Findings.The legislature finds:(1) That Washington possesses an abundance of natural wealth in the form of forests, mountains, wildlife, waters, and other natural resources, all of which help to provide an unparalleled diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities and a quality of life unmatched in this nation;(2) That as the state's population grows, the demand on these resources is growing too, placing greater stress on today's already overcrowded public recreational lands and facilities, and resulting in a significant loss of wildlife habitat and lands of unique natural value;(3) That public acquisition and development programs have not kept pace with the state's expanding population;(4) That private investment and employment opportunities in general and the tourist industry in particular are dependent upon the continued availability of recreational opportunities and our state's unique natural environment;(5) That if current trends continue, some wildlife species and rare ecosystems will be lost in the state forever and public recreational lands will not be adequate to meet public demands;(6) That there is accordingly a need for the people of the state to reserve certain areas of the state, in rural as well as urban settings, for the benefit of present and future generations.It is therefore the policy of the state to acquire as soon as possible the most significant lands for wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation purposes before they are converted to other uses, and to develop existing public recreational land and facilities to meet the needs of present and future generations.[ 1990 1st ex.s. c 14 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.98A.005.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.15.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands.|79A.15.020 - Habitat conservation account.

RCW 79A.15.020 Habitat conservation account.The habitat conservation account is established in the state treasury. The board shall administer the account in accordance with chapter 79A.25 RCW and this chapter, and shall hold it separate and apart from all other money, funds, and accounts of the board.[ 2007 c 241 § 27; 2000 c 11 § 65; 1990 1st ex.s. c 14 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.98A.020.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.
WA Rev Code § 79A.15.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands.|79A.15.065 - Grants through habitat conservation account—Statement of environmental benefits—Development of outcome-focused performance measures.

RCW 79A.15.065 Grants through habitat conservation account—Statement of environmental benefits—Development of outcome-focused performance measures.In providing grants through the habitat conservation account, the board shall require grant applicants to incorporate the environmental benefits of the project into their grant applications, and the board shall utilize the statement of environmental benefits in the grant application and review process. The board shall also develop appropriate outcome-focused performance measures to be used both for management and performance assessment of the grant program. To the extent possible, the board should coordinate its performance measure system with other natural resource-related agencies as defined in RCW 43.41.270. The board shall consult with affected interest groups in implementing this section.[ 2007 c 241 § 32; 2001 c 227 § 8.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.Findings—Intent—2001 c 227: See note following RCW 43.41.270.
WA Rev Code § 79A.15.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands.|79A.15.080 - Recommended project list—Board authority to obligate funds—Legislature's authority.

RCW 79A.15.080 Recommended project list—Board authority to obligate funds—Legislature's authority.The board shall not sign contracts or otherwise financially obligate funds from the habitat conservation account, the outdoor recreation account, or the farm and forest account as provided in this chapter before the legislature has appropriated funds for a specific list of projects. The legislature may remove projects from the list recommended by the governor.[ 2016 c 149 § 8; 2007 c 241 § 34; 2005 c 303 § 10; 1990 1st ex.s. c 14 § 9. Formerly RCW 43.98A.080.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—2016 c 149: See notes following RCW 79A.15.010.Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.Effective date—2005 c 303 §§ 1-14: See note following RCW 79A.15.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.15.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands.|79A.15.090 - Condemnation.

RCW 79A.15.090 Condemnation.Moneys made available under this chapter for land acquisition shall not be used to acquire land through condemnation.[ 1990 1st ex.s. c 14 § 10. Formerly RCW 43.98A.090.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.15.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands.|79A.15.110 - Review of proposed project application.

RCW 79A.15.110 Review of proposed project application.State or local agencies or nonprofit nature conservancies shall review the proposed project application and confer with the county or city with jurisdiction over the project area prior to applying for funds for the acquisition of property under this chapter. The appropriate county or city legislative authority may, at its discretion, submit a letter to the board identifying the authority's position with regard to the acquisition project. The board shall make the letters received under this section available to the governor and the legislature when the prioritized project list is submitted under this chapter.[ 2016 c 149 § 9; 2007 c 241 § 36; 2005 c 303 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—2016 c 149: See notes following RCW 79A.15.010.Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.Effective date—2005 c 303 §§ 1-14: See note following RCW 79A.15.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.15.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands.|79A.15.140 - Puget Sound partners.

RCW 79A.15.140 Puget Sound partners.When administering funds under this chapter, the committee shall give preference only to Puget Sound partners, as defined in RCW 90.71.010, in comparison to other entities that are eligible to be included in the definition of Puget Sound partner. Entities that are not eligible to be a Puget Sound partner due to geographic location, composition, exclusion from the scope of the Puget Sound action agenda developed by the Puget Sound partnership under RCW 90.71.310, or for any other reason, shall not be given less preferential treatment than Puget Sound partners.[ 2007 c 341 § 35.]NOTES:Effective date—2007 c 341: See RCW 90.71.907.
WA Rev Code § 79A.15.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands.|79A.15.150 - Administering funds—Preference to an evergreen community.

RCW 79A.15.150 Administering funds—Preference to an evergreen community.When administering funds under this chapter, the recreation and conservation funding board shall give preference only to an evergreen community recognized under RCW 76.15.090 in comparison to other entities that are eligible to receive evergreen community designation. Entities not eligible for designation as an evergreen community shall not be given less preferential treatment than an evergreen community.[ 2021 c 209 § 24; 2008 c 299 § 34.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2021 c 209: See note following RCW 76.15.005.Short title—2008 c 299: See note following RCW 76.15.020.
WA Rev Code § 79A.25.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.25 - Recreation and Conservation Funding Board.|79A.25.010 - Definitions.

RCW 79A.25.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Board" means the recreation and conservation funding board.(2) "Council" means the Washington invasive species council created in RCW 79A.25.310.(3) "Director" means the director of the recreation and conservation office.(4) "Marine recreation land" means any land with or without improvements which (a) provides access to, or in whole or in part borders on, fresh or salt water suitable for recreational use by watercraft, or (b) may be used to create, add to, or make more usable, bodies of water, waterways, or land, for recreational use by watercraft.(5) "Office," "recreation and conservation office," or "the office of recreation and conservation" means the state agency responsible for administration of programs and activities of the recreation and conservation funding board, the salmon recovery funding board, the invasive species council, and such other duties or boards, councils, or advisory groups as are or may be established or directed for administrative placement in the agency.(6) "Public body" means any county, city, town, port district, park and recreation district, metropolitan park district, or other municipal corporation which is authorized to acquire or improve public outdoor recreation land, and also means Indian tribes now or hereafter recognized as such by the federal government for participation in the land and water conservation program.(7) "Tax on marine fuel" means motor vehicle fuel tax which is (a) tax on fuel used in, or sold or distributed for use in, any watercraft, (b) refundable pursuant to chapter 82.38 RCW, and (c) paid to the director of licensing with respect to taxable sales, distributions, or uses occurring on or after December 3, 1964.(8) "Watercraft" means any boat, vessel, or other craft used for navigation on or through water.[ 2013 c 225 § 636; 2007 c 241 § 40; 2006 c 152 § 9; 1989 c 237 § 2; 1979 c 158 § 108; 1972 ex.s. c 56 § 1; 1965 c 5 § 2 (Initiative Measure No. 215, approved November 3, 1964). Formerly RCW 43.99.020.]NOTES:Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).Effective date—2013 c 225: See note following RCW 82.38.010.Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.Effective date—1989 c 237: See note following RCW 79A.25.005.Construction—1972 ex.s. c 56: "The provisions of this 1972 amendatory act are intended to be remedial and procedural and shall be construed to apply retroactively." [ 1972 ex.s. c 56 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 79A.25.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.25 - Recreation and Conservation Funding Board.|79A.25.020 - Director's powers and duties.

RCW 79A.25.020 Director's powers and duties.The director shall have the following powers and duties:(1) To supervise the administrative operations of the boards, office, and their staff;(2) To administer recreation and conservation grant-in-aid programs and contracts, and provide technical assistance to state and local agencies;(3) To prepare and update a strategic plan for the acquisition, renovation, and development of recreational resources and the preservation and conservation of open space. The plan shall be prepared in coordination with the office of the governor and the office of financial management, with participation of federal, state, and local agencies having recreational responsibilities, user groups, private sector interests, and the general public. The plan shall be submitted to the recreation and conservation funding board for review, and the board shall submit its recommendations on the plan to the governor. The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (a) an inventory of current resources; (b) a forecast of recreational resource demand; (c) identification and analysis of actual and potential funding sources; (d) a process for broad scale information gathering; (e) an assessment of the capabilities and constraints, both internal and external to state government, that affect the ability of the state to achieve the goals of the plan; (f) an analysis of strategic options and decisions available to the state; (g) an implementation strategy that is coordinated with executive policy and budget priorities; and (h) elements necessary to qualify for participation in or the receipt of aid from any federal program for outdoor recreation;(4) To represent and promote the interests of the state on recreational issues and further the mission of the board and office;(5) Upon approval of the relevant board, to enter into contracts and agreements with private nonprofit corporations to further state goals of preserving, conserving, and enhancing recreational resources and open space for the public benefit and use;(6) To appoint such technical and other committees as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;(7) To create and maintain a repository for data, studies, research, and other information relating to recreation and conservation resources in the state, and to encourage the interchange of such information;(8) To encourage and provide opportunities for interagency and regional coordination and cooperative efforts between public agencies and between public and private entities involved in the development and preservation of recreational and conservation resources; and(9) To prepare the state trails plan, as required by RCW 79A.35.040.[ 2007 c 241 § 41; 2000 c 11 § 69; 1989 c 237 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.99.025.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.Effective date—1989 c 237: See note following RCW 79A.25.005.
WA Rev Code § 79A.25.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.25 - Recreation and Conservation Funding Board.|79A.25.030 - Proportion of motor vehicle fuel tax moneys that are tax on marine fuel.

RCW 79A.25.030 Proportion of motor vehicle fuel tax moneys that are tax on marine fuel.(1) The amount or proportion of motor vehicle fuel tax moneys that are tax on marine fuel is deemed to be one percent of the total motor vehicle fuel tax moneys collected annually.(2) One percent of the total motor vehicle fuel tax moneys collected annually is to be deposited into the marine fuel tax refund account as provided in RCW 79A.25.040 and 79A.25.070.[ 2010 c 23 § 1; 2007 c 241 § 42; 2000 c 11 § 70; 1995 c 166 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 109; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 50 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 74 § 1; 1965 c 5 § 3 (Initiative Measure No. 215, approved November 3, 1964). Formerly RCW 43.99.030.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.
WA Rev Code § 79A.25.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.25 - Recreation and Conservation Funding Board.|79A.25.040 - Marine fuel tax refund account—Moneys derived from tax on marine fuel—Refunding and placement in account—Exception.

RCW 79A.25.040 Marine fuel tax refund account—Moneys derived from tax on marine fuel—Refunding and placement in account—Exception.There is created the marine fuel tax refund account in the state treasury. The director of licensing must request the state treasurer to refund monthly from the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to one percent of the motor vehicle fuel tax moneys collected during that period. The state treasurer must refund such amounts and place them in the marine fuel tax refund account to be held for those entitled thereto pursuant to chapter 82.38 RCW and RCW 79A.25.050, except that the treasurer may not refund and place in the marine fuel tax refund account more than the greater of the following amounts: (1) An amount equal to two percent of all moneys paid to the treasurer as motor vehicle fuel tax for such period, (2) an amount necessary to meet all approved claims for refund of tax on marine fuel for such period.[ 2013 c 225 § 637; 2010 c 23 § 2; 2000 c 11 § 71; 1995 c 166 § 2; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 42; 1985 c 57 § 53; 1979 c 158 § 110; 1965 c 5 § 4 (Initiative Measure No. 215, approved November 3, 1964). Formerly RCW 43.99.040.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 225: See note following RCW 82.38.010.Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
WA Rev Code § 79A.25.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.25 - Recreation and Conservation Funding Board.|79A.25.050 - Marine fuel tax refund account—Claims for refunds paid from.

RCW 79A.25.050 Marine fuel tax refund account—Claims for refunds paid from.Claims submitted pursuant to chapter 82.38 RCW for refund of tax on marine fuel which has been placed in the marine fuel tax refund account must, if approved, be paid from that account.[ 2013 c 225 § 638; 1965 c 5 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 215, approved November 3, 1964). Formerly RCW 43.99.050.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 225: See note following RCW 82.38.010.
WA Rev Code § 79A.25.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.25 - Recreation and Conservation Funding Board.|79A.25.060 - Outdoor recreation account—Deposits.

RCW 79A.25.060 Outdoor recreation account—Deposits.The outdoor recreation account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account are subject to legislative appropriation. The board shall administer the account in accordance with chapter 79A.15 RCW and this chapter, and shall hold it separate and apart from all other money, funds, and accounts of the board.Grants, gifts, or other financial assistance, proceeds received from public bodies as administrative cost contributions, and moneys made available to the state of Washington by the federal government for outdoor recreation, may be deposited into the account.[ 2007 c 241 § 43; 2000 c 11 § 72; 1995 c 166 § 3; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 52; 1985 c 57 § 54; 1967 ex.s. c 62 § 1; 1965 c 5 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 215, approved November 3, 1964). Formerly RCW 43.99.060.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
WA Rev Code § 79A.25.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands|Chapter 79A.25 - Recreation and Conservation Funding Board.|79A.25.070 - Recreation resource account, motor vehicle fund—Transfers of moneys from marine fuel tax account.

RCW 79A.25.070 Recreation resource account, motor vehicle fund—Transfers of moneys from marine fuel tax account.Upon expiration of the time limited by *RCW 82.36.330 for claiming of refunds of tax on marine fuel, the state of Washington shall succeed to the right to such refunds. The director of licensing, after taking into account past and anticipated claims for refunds from and deposits to the marine fuel tax refund account, shall request the state treasurer to transfer monthly from the marine fuel tax refund account an amount equal to the proportion of the moneys in the account representing: (1) A motor vehicle fuel tax rate of: (a) Nineteen cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2005; (b) twenty cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2007; (c) twenty-one cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2009; (d) twenty-two cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011; (e) twenty-three cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2011, through July 31, 2015; (f) thirty cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from August 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016; and (g) thirty-four and nine-tenths cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2031; and (2) beginning July 1, 2031, and thereafter, the state's motor vehicle fuel tax rate in existence at the time of the fuel purchase, to the recreation resource account and the remainder to the motor vehicle fund.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 113; (2015 2nd sp.s. c 9 § 4 repealed by 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 111); 2010 c 23 § 3; 2003 c 361 § 409; 2000 c 11 § 73; 1995 c 166 § 4; 1990 c 42 § 116; 1979 c 158 § 111; 1965 c 5 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 215, approved November 3, 1964). Formerly RCW 43.99.070.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 82.36 RCW was repealed in its entirety by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.Findings—Intent—2015 2nd sp.s. c 9: See note following RCW 46.09.520.Findings—2003 c 361: See note following RCW 82.38.030.Effective dates—2003 c 361: See note following RCW 82.08.020.Purpose—Effective dates—Application—Implementation—1990 c 42: See notes following RCW 46.68.090.