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WA Rev Code § 79.11.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.005 - Sale of administrative sites.

RCW 79.11.005 Sale of administrative sites.(1) The department is authorized to sell any real property not designated or acquired as state forestlands, but acquired by the state, either in the name of the forest board, the forestry board, or the division of forestry, for administrative sites, lien foreclosures, or other purposes whenever it shall determine that the lands are no longer or not necessary for public use.(2) The sale may be made after public notice to the highest bidder for such a price as approved by the governor, but not less than the fair market value of the real property, plus the value of improvements thereon. Any instruments necessary to convey title must be executed by the governor in a form approved by the attorney general.(3) All amounts received from the sale must be credited to the fund of the department of government that is responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of the property sold.[ 2003 c 334 § 201; 1988 c 128 § 12; 1955 c 121 § 1. Formerly RCW 76.01.010.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.010 - Maximum and minimum acreage subject to sale—Exception—Approval by legislature or regents.

RCW 79.11.010 Maximum and minimum acreage subject to sale—Exception—Approval by legislature or regents.(1) Not more than one hundred and sixty acres of any land granted to the state by the United States shall be offered for sale in one parcel and no university lands shall be offered for sale except by legislative directive or with the consent of the board of regents of the University of Washington.(2) Any land granted to the state by the United States may be sold for any lawful purpose in such minimum acreage as may be fixed by the department.[ 2003 c 334 § 321; 1982 c 54 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 200 § 1; 1970 ex.s. c 46 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 78 § 1; 1959 c 257 § 5; 1955 c 394 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 24; RRS § 7797-24. Prior: 1915 c 147 § 15; 1909 p 256 § 4; 1907 c 256 § 5; 1903 c 91 § 3; 1897 c 89 § 11. Formerly RCW 79.01.096, 79.12.030.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section does not apply to state tidelands, shorelands, harbor areas, and the beds of navigable waters. See RCW 79.02.095.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Severability—Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 109: See notes following RCW 79.11.040.Severability—1971 ex.s. c 200: "If any provision of this 1971 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1971 ex.s. c 200 § 6.]Public lands, funds for support of common school fund: State Constitution Art. 9 § 3.School and granted lands: State Constitution Art. 16.University of Washington: Chapter 28B.20 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.020 - Powers/duties of department.

RCW 79.11.020 Powers/duties of department.The department shall exercise general supervision and control over the sale for any purpose of land granted to the state for educational purposes. It shall be the duty of the department to prepare all reports, data, and information in its records pertaining to any such proposed sale. The department shall have power, if it deems it advisable, to order that any particular sale of such land be held in abeyance pending further inspection and report. The department may cause such further inspection and report of land involved in any proposed sale to be made and for that purpose shall have power to employ its own inspectors, cruisers, and other technical assistants. Upon the basis of such further inspection and report the department shall determine whether or not, and the terms upon which, the proposed sale shall be consummated.[ 2003 c 334 § 318; 1988 c 128 § 54; 1941 c 217 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 7797-23A. Formerly RCW 79.01.094, 43.65.060.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.030 - Terms of sale.

RCW 79.11.030 Terms of sale.All state lands shall be sold on terms and conditions established by the board in light of market conditions. Sales by real estate contract or for cash may be authorized. All deferred payments shall draw interest at such rate as may be fixed, from time to time, by rule adopted by the board, and the rate of interest, as so fixed at the date of each sale, shall be stated in all advertising for and notice of sale and in the contract of sale. All remittances for payment of either principal or interest shall be forwarded to the department.[ 2003 c 334 § 359; 1984 c 222 § 11; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 159; 1969 ex.s. c 267 § 1; 1959 c 257 § 24; 1927 c 255 § 54; RRS § 7797-54. Prior: 1917 c 149 § 1; 1915 c 147 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 3; 1897 c 89 § 16; 1895 c 178 §§ 25, 29. Formerly RCW 79.01.216, 79.12.380.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Effective date—1984 c 222: See RCW 79.19.901.Savings—Captions—Severability—Effective dates—1982 1st ex.s. c 21: See RCW 79.135.900 through 79.135.904.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.040 - Who may purchase—Application—Fees.

RCW 79.11.040 Who may purchase—Application—Fees.Any person desiring to purchase any state lands shall file an application on the forms provided by the department and accompanied by the fees authorized under RCW 79.02.250.[ 2003 c 334 § 311; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 151; 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 2; 1967 c 163 § 4; 1959 c 257 § 3; 1927 c 255 § 22; RRS § 7797-22. Prior: 1909 c 223 § 2; 1907 c 256 § 5; 1903 c 74 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 11; 1895 c 178 §§ 17, 18. Formerly RCW 79.01.088, 79.12.010.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Savings—Captions—Severability—Effective dates—1982 1st ex.s. c 21: See RCW 79.135.900 through 79.135.904.Severability—1979 ex.s. c 109: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 24.]Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 109: "The provisions of this 1979 amendatory act shall take effect September 26, 1979." [ 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 79.11.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.060 - Entire section may be inspected.

RCW 79.11.060 Entire section may be inspected.Whenever application is made to purchase less than a section of unplatted state lands, the department may order the inspection of the entire section or sections of which the lands applied for form a part.[ 2003 c 334 § 327; 1959 c 257 § 9; 1927 c 255 § 28; RRS § 7797-28. Prior: 1909 c 223 § 2. Formerly RCW 79.01.112, 79.12.070.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.070 - Survey to determine area subject to sale.

RCW 79.11.070 Survey to determine area subject to sale.The department may cause any state lands to be surveyed for the purpose of ascertaining and determining the area subject to sale.[ 2003 c 334 § 330; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 153; 1959 c 257 § 11; 1927 c 255 § 30; RRS § 7797-30. Prior: 1909 c 223 § 2; 1907 c 256 § 5; 1903 c 74 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 11; 1895 c 178 §§ 17, 18. Formerly RCW 79.01.120, 79.12.090.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Savings—Captions—Severability—Effective dates—1982 1st ex.s. c 21: See RCW 79.135.900 through 79.135.904.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.080 - Inspection and appraisal.

RCW 79.11.080 Inspection and appraisal.When in the judgment of the department, there is sufficient interest for the appraisement and sale of state lands, the department shall cause each tract of land to be inspected as to its topography, development potential, forestry, agricultural, and grazing qualities, coal, mineral, stone, gravel, or other valuable material, the distance from any city or town, railroad, river, irrigation canal, ditch, or other waterway, and location of utilities. In case of an application to purchase land granted to the state for educational purposes, the department shall submit a report to the board, which board shall fix the value per acre of each lot, block, subdivision, or tract proposed to be sold in one parcel, which value shall be not less than ten dollars per acre. In case of applications to purchase state lands, other than lands granted to the state for educational purposes and capitol building lands, the department shall appraise and fix the value thereof.[ 2003 c 334 § 314; 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 3; 1967 ex.s. c 78 § 3; 1959 c 257 § 4; 1941 c 217 § 2; 1935 c 136 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 23; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 7797-23. Prior: 1909 c 223 § 2; 1907 c 256 § 5; 1903 c 74 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 11; 1895 c 178 §§ 17, 18. Formerly RCW 79.01.092, 79.12.020.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section does not apply to state tidelands, shorelands, harbor areas, and the beds of navigable waters. See RCW 79.02.095.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Severability—Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 109: See notes following RCW 79.11.040.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.090 - Sales by public auction—Appraised value.

RCW 79.11.090 Sales by public auction—Appraised value.Except as provided in RCW 79.11.340, all sales of land under this chapter shall be at public auction, to the highest bidder, on the terms prescribed by law and as specified in the notice provided under RCW 79.11.120, and no land shall be sold for less than its appraised value.[ 2003 c 334 § 352; (2003 c 381 § 3 repealed by 2006 c 42 § 3); 1989 c 148 § 3; 1988 c 136 § 1; 1979 c 54 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 45 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 123 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 14 § 4; 1961 c 73 § 3; 1959 c 257 § 21; 1933 c 66 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 50; RRS § 7797-50. Prior: 1923 c 19 § 1; 1913 c 36 § 1; 1909 c 223 § 4; 1907 c 152 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 14; 1895 c 178 § 28. Formerly RCW 79.01.200, 79.12.340.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.100 - Date of sale limited by time of appraisal—Purchasers required to make independent appraisals.

RCW 79.11.100 Date of sale limited by time of appraisal—Purchasers required to make independent appraisals.In no case shall any lands granted to the state be offered for sale under this chapter unless the same shall have been appraised by the board within ninety days prior to the date fixed for the sale. A purchaser of state lands may not rely upon the appraisal prepared by the department or made by the board for purposes of deciding whether to make a purchase from the department. All purchasers are required to make their own independent appraisals.[ 2004 c 199 § 211; 2003 c 334 § 328; 2001 c 250 § 2; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 152; 1959 c 257 § 10; 1935 c 55 § 1 (adding section 29 to 1927 c 255 in lieu of original section 29 which was vetoed); RRS § 7797-29. Prior: 1909 c 223 § 2. Formerly RCW 79.01.116, 79.12.080.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2004 c 199: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Savings—Captions—Severability—Effective dates—1982 1st ex.s. c 21: See RCW 79.135.900 through 79.135.904.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.110 - Separate appraisal of improvements.

RCW 79.11.110 Separate appraisal of improvements.Before any state lands are offered for sale, the department may establish the fair market value of those authorized improvements not owned by the state.[ 2003 c 334 § 336; 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 5; 1959 c 257 § 14; 1927 c 255 § 34; RRS § 7797-34. Prior: 1915 c 147 § 2; 1909 c 223 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 6; 1901 c 148 § 1; 1899 c 129 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 12; 1895 c 178 § 23. Formerly RCW 79.01.136, 79.12.130.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section does not apply to state tidelands, shorelands, harbor areas, and the beds of navigable waters. See RCW 79.02.095.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Severability—Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 109: See notes following RCW 79.11.040.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.120 - Sale procedure—Fixing date, place, and time of sale.

RCW 79.11.120 Sale procedure—Fixing date, place, and time of sale.When the department decides to sell any state lands, or with the consent of the board of regents of the University of Washington, or by legislative directive, decides to sell any lot, block, tract, or tracts of university lands, it is the duty of the department to fix the date, place, and time of sale.(1) No sale may be conducted on any day that is a legal holiday.(2) Sales must be held between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If all sales cannot be offered within this time period, the sale must continue on the following day between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.(3) Sales must take place:(a) At the department's regional office administering the respective sale; or(b) On county property designated by the board of county commissioners or county legislative authority of the county in which the whole or majority of state lands are situated.[ 2003 c 334 § 344; (2003 c 381 § 2 repealed by 2006 c 42 § 3); 2001 c 250 § 6; 1997 c 116 § 2; 1989 c 148 § 2; 1988 c 136 § 3; 1983 c 2 § 17. Prior: 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 156; 1982 c 27 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 123 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 14 § 3; 1959 c 257 § 18; 1927 c 255 § 46; RRS § 7797-46; prior: 1923 c 19 § 1; 1913 c 36 § 1; 1909 c 223 § 4; 1907 c 152 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 14; 1895 c 178 § 28. Formerly RCW 79.01.184, 79.12.300.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Effective date—1983 c 2 § 17: "Section 17 of this act shall take effect on July 1, 1983." [ 1983 c 2 § 18.]Severability—1983 c 2: See note following RCW 18.71.030.Savings—Captions—Severability—Effective dates—1982 1st ex.s. c 21: See RCW 79.135.900 through 79.135.904.County auditor, transfer of duties: RCW 79.02.090.School and granted lands, manner and terms of sale: State Constitution Art. 16 § 2.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.135 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.135 - Notification requirements.

RCW 79.11.135 Notification requirements.Actions under this chapter are subject to the notification requirements of RCW 43.17.400.[ 2007 c 62 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—2007 c 62: See notes following RCW 43.17.400.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.140 - Additional advertising.

RCW 79.11.140 Additional advertising.The department is authorized to expend any sum in additional advertising of such sale as it determines to be for the best interest of the state.[ 2003 c 334 § 348; 1927 c 255 § 48; RRS § 7797-48. Prior: 1923 c 19 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 14. Formerly codified as RCW 79.01.192, 79.12.320.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.150 - Conduct of sales.

RCW 79.11.150 Conduct of sales.Sales by public auction under this chapter shall be conducted under the direction of the department or its authorized representative. The department or department's representative are hereinafter referred to as auctioneers. On or before the time specified in the notice of sale each bidder shall deposit with the auctioneer, in cash or by certified check, cashier's check, money order payable to the order of the department of natural resources, or by bid guarantee in the form of bid bond acceptable to the department, an amount equal to the deposit specified in the notice of sale. The deposit shall include a specified amount of the appraised price for the land offered for sale, together with any fee required by law for the issuance of contracts, deeds, or bills of sale. The deposit may, when prescribed in notice of sale, be considered an opening bid of an amount not less than the minimum appraised price established in the notice of sale. The successful bidder's deposit will be retained by the auctioneer and the difference, if any, between the deposit and the total amount due shall on the day of the sale be paid in cash, certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, or money order, made payable to the department. If a bid bond is used, the share of the total deposit due guaranteed by the bid bond shall, within ten days of the day of sale, be paid in cash, certified check, cashier's check, money order, or other acceptable payment method payable to the department. Other deposits, if any, shall be returned to the respective bidders at the conclusion of each sale. The auctioneer shall deliver to the purchaser a memorandum of his or her purchase containing a description of the land or materials purchased, the price bid, and the terms of the sale. The auctioneer shall at once send to the department the cash, certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, money order, bid guarantee, or other acceptable payment method received from the purchaser, and a copy of the memorandum delivered to the purchaser, together with such additional report of the proceedings with reference to such sales as may be required by the department.[ 2003 c 334 § 354; 2001 c 250 § 8; 1982 c 27 § 2; 1979 c 54 § 3; 1961 c 73 § 4; 1959 c 257 § 22; 1927 c 255 § 51; RRS § 7797-51. Prior: 1923 c 19 § 1; 1913 c 36 § 1; 1909 c 223 § 4; 1907 c 152 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 14; 1895 c 178 § 28. Formerly RCW 79.01.204, 79.12.350.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.160 - Deposit by purchaser to cover value of improvements.

RCW 79.11.160 Deposit by purchaser to cover value of improvements.A purchaser of state lands who is not the owner of the authorized improvements thereon shall deposit with the auctioneer making the sale, at the time of the sale, the appraised value of such improvements. The department shall pay to the owner of the improvements the sum deposited. However, when the improvements are owned by the state in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or have been acquired by the state by escheat or operation of law, the purchaser may pay for such improvements in equal annual installments at the same time, and with the same rate of interest, as the installments of the purchase price of the land are paid, and under such rules regarding use and care of the improvements as may be fixed by the department.[ 2003 c 334 § 338; 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 7; 1935 c 57 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 37; RRS § 7797-37. Prior: 1915 c 147 § 2; 1909 c 223 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 6; 1901 c 148 § 1; 1899 c 129 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 12; 1895 c 178 § 23. Formerly RCW 79.01.148, 79.12.160.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section does not apply to state tidelands, shorelands, harbor areas, and the beds of navigable waters. See RCW 79.02.095.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Severability—Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 109: See notes following RCW 79.11.040.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.165 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.165 - Reoffer.

RCW 79.11.165 Reoffer.Any sale which has been offered, and for which there are no bids received shall not be reoffered until it has been readvertised as specified in RCW 79.11.130 and 79.11.140. If all sales cannot be offered within the specified time on the advertised date, the sale shall continue on the following day between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.[ 2003 c 334 § 349; 1965 ex.s. c 23 § 3; 1959 c 257 § 20; 1927 c 255 § 49; RRS § 7797-49. Prior: 1923 c 19 § 1; 1913 c 36 § 1; 1909 c 223 § 4; 1907 c 152 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 14; 1895 c 178 § 28. Formerly RCW 79.01.196, 79.12.330.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.175 - Confirmation of sale.

RCW 79.11.175 Confirmation of sale.The department shall enter upon its records a confirmation of sale and issue to the purchaser a contract of sale if the following conditions have been met:(1) No fewer than ten days have passed since the auctioneer's report has been filed;(2) No affidavit is filed with the department showing that the interests of the state in the sale was injuriously affected by fraud or collusion;(3) It appears from the auctioneer's report that:(a) The sale was fairly conducted; and(b) The purchaser was the highest bidder and the bid was not less than the appraised value of the land sold;(4) The department is satisfied that the land sold would not, upon being readvertised and offered for sale, sell for at least ten percent more than the price bid by the purchaser;(5) The payment required by law to be made at the time of making the sale has been made;(6) The department determines the best interests of the state will be served by confirming the sale.[ 2003 c 334 § 357; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 158; 1959 c 257 § 23; 1927 c 255 § 53; RRS § 7797-53. Prior: 1907 c 256 § 7; 1903 c 79 § 2; 1897 c 89 § 15; 1895 c 178 § 29. Formerly RCW 79.01.212, 79.12.370.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Savings—Captions—Severability—Effective dates—1982 1st ex.s. c 21: See RCW 79.135.900 through 79.135.904.County auditor, transfer of duties: RCW 79.02.090.
WA Rev Code § 79.11.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.11 - State Land Sales.|79.11.190 - Readvertisement of lands not sold.

RCW 79.11.190 Readvertisement of lands not sold.If any land offered for sale is not sold, it may again be advertised for sale, as provided in this chapter, whenever in the opinion of the commissioner it shall be expedient to do so. Whenever any person applies to the department in writing to have such land offered for sale, agrees to pay at least the appraised value thereof and deposits with the department at the time of making such application a sufficient sum of money to pay the cost of advertising such sale, the land shall again be advertised and offered for sale as provided in this chapter.[ 2003 c 334 § 356; 1927 c 255 § 52; RRS § 7797-52. Prior: 1923 c 19 § 1; 1913 c 36 § 1; 1909 c 223 § 4; 1907 c 152 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 14; 1895 c 178 § 24. Formerly RCW 79.01.208, 79.12.360.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.