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WA Rev Code § 79.15.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.055 - Appraisal—Defined.

RCW 79.15.055 Appraisal—Defined.For the purposes of this chapter, "appraisal" means an estimate of the market value of valuable materials. The estimate must reflect the value based on market conditions at the time of the sale or transfer offering. The appraisal must reflect the department's best effort to establish a reasonable market value for the purpose of setting a minimum bid at auction or transfer. A purchaser of valuable materials may not rely upon the appraisal prepared by the department 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 § 214; 2003 c 334 § 309; 2001 c 250 § 10. Formerly RCW 79.01.082.]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.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.060 - Date of sale limited by time of appraisal—Transfer of authority.

RCW 79.15.060 Date of sale limited by time of appraisal—Transfer of authority.(1) For the sale of valuable materials under this chapter, if the board is required by law to appraise the sale, the board must establish a minimum appraisal value that is valid for a period of one hundred eighty days, or a longer period as may be established by resolution. The board may reestablish the minimum appraisal value at any time. For any valuable materials sales that the board is required by law to appraise, the board may by resolution transfer this authority to the department.(2) Where the board has set a minimum appraisal value for a valuable materials sale, the department may set the final appraisal value of valuable materials for auction, which must be based on current market prices. The department may also appraise any valuable materials sale not required by law to be approved by the board.[ 2009 c 418 § 4; 2003 c 334 § 329.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2009 c 418: See note following RCW 79.15.510.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.070 - Time and date of sale.

RCW 79.15.070 Time and date of sale.It is the duty of the department to fix the date, time, and place of sale.(1) All valuable materials shall have been appraised prior to the date fixed for sale as prescribed in RCW 79.15.060.(2) No sale may be conducted on any day that is a legal holiday.(3) 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.(4) Sales must take place:(a) At the department's regional office having jurisdiction over 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 valuable materials are situated.[ 2003 c 334 § 350.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.080 - Advertising sales of valuable materials.

RCW 79.15.080 Advertising sales of valuable materials.(1) Sales, other than direct sales, appraised at an amount not exceeding two hundred fifty thousand dollars, when authorized by the board for sale, shall be advertised by publishing not less than ten days prior to sale a notice of such sale in a newspaper of general circulation located nearest to the property from which the valuable material is to be sold.(2) Except as provided in RCW 79.15.050, all other proposed sales of valuable materials must be advertised through individual notice of sale and publication of a statewide list of sales.(a) The notice of sale:(i) Must specify the place, date, and time of sale, the appraised value thereof, and describe with particularity each parcel of land from which valuable materials are to be sold. The estimated volume will be identified and the terms of sale will be available in the region headquarters and the department's Olympia office;(ii) May prescribe that the bid deposit required in RCW 79.15.110 be considered an opening bid;(iii) May be advertised by newspaper or by other means of publishing the information such as on the internet; and(iv) Must be posted in a conspicuous place in the department's Olympia office and in the region headquarters administering the sale, and in the office of the county auditor of the county where the material is located.(b) The department shall print a list of all valuable material on public lands that are to be sold. The list should be organized by county and by alphabetical order.(i) The list should be published in a pamphlet form, issued at least four weeks prior to the date of any sale and provide sale information to prospective buyers.(ii) The department must retain for free distribution in the Olympia office and the region offices sufficient copies of the pamphlet, to be kept in a conspicuous place, and, when requested to do so, must mail copies of the pamphlet as issued to any requesting applicant.(iii) The department may seek additional means of publishing the information in the pamphlet, such as on the internet, to increase the number of prospective buyers.(3) The department is authorized to expend any sum in additional advertising of the sales as it deems necessary.[ 2006 c 42 § 2; 2003 c 334 § 347.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.090 - Advertisement for informational purposes only.

RCW 79.15.090 Advertisement for informational purposes only.The advertisement of sales is for informational purposes only, and under no circumstances does the information in the notice of sale constitute a warranty that the purchaser will receive the stated values, volumes, or acreage. All purchasers are expected to make their own measurements, evaluations, and appraisals.[ 2003 c 334 § 345.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.110 - Conduct of sales.

RCW 79.15.110 Conduct of sales.(1) Sales of valuable materials must be conducted under the direction of the department or its authorized representative.(a) Sales of valuable materials, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, shall be at public auction or by sealed bid to the highest bidder, except that, on public lands granted to the state for educational purposes, sealed bids may be accepted for sales of timber or stone only.(b) The person conducting the sale is called the auctioneer.(2) On or before the time specified in the notice of sale each bidder shall deposit with the auctioneer a bid deposit equal to the amount specified in the notice of sale plus any fees required by law for the issuance of contracts or bill of sale.(a) The bid deposit must meet the requirements of RCW 79.15.100(3).(b) The deposit may be in cash, or by certified check, cashier's check, or money order, all payable to the department or by bid guarantee in the form of a bid bond acceptable to the department.(3) The bid deposit, if prescribed in the notice of sale as authorized in RCW 79.15.100, may be considered an opening bid of an amount not less than the minimum appraised price established in the notice of sale.(4) The successful bidder's deposit will be retained by the auctioneer.(a) Any difference between the bid deposit and the total amount due including any fees required by law shall be paid on the day of sale. Payments may be by cash, certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, or money order payable to the department.(b) Any amount of the deposit guaranteed by a bid bond must be paid to the department within ten days of the sale day in cash, certified check, cashier's check, money order, or other acceptable payment method.(c) Other deposits must be returned to the respective bidders at the conclusion of each sale.(5) The auctioneer must deliver to the purchaser a memorandum of his or her purchase containing a description of the materials purchased, the price bid, and the terms of the sale.(6) The auctioneer must at once send to the department all payments or bid guarantees received from the purchaser and a copy of the memorandum delivered to the purchaser, together with additional reports of the proceedings as required by the department.[ 2003 c 334 § 355.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.120 - Confirmation of sale.

RCW 79.15.120 Confirmation of sale.The department shall enter upon its records a confirmation of sale and issue to the purchaser a bill of sale for valuable materials 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 were 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 material sold;(4) The department is satisfied that the valuable material sold would not, upon being readvertised and offered for sale, sell for at least ten percent more than the price submitted by the apparent high bidder;(5) The payment required by law to be made at the time of making the sale has been made; and(6) The department determines the best interests of the state will be served by confirming the sale.[ 2003 c 334 § 358.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.130 - Bill of sale.

RCW 79.15.130 Bill of sale.When valuable materials are sold separately from the land and the purchase price is paid in full, the department shall prepare a bill of sale. The bill of sale shall:(1) State the time period for removing the material;(2) Be signed by the commissioner and attested by the seal of the commissioner's office upon full payment of the purchase price and fees;(3) Be issued to the purchaser upon payment of the fee for the bill of sale; and(4) Be recorded in the department.[ 2003 c 334 § 362; 2001 c 250 § 9; 1927 c 255 § 58; RRS § 7797-58. Formerly RCW 79.01.232, 79.12.420.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.140 - Valuable materials contract—Impracticable to perform/cancellation—Substitute valuable materials.

RCW 79.15.140 Valuable materials contract—Impracticable to perform/cancellation—Substitute valuable materials.(1) In the event that the department determines that regulatory requirements or some other circumstance beyond the control of both the department and the purchaser has made a valuable materials contract wholly or partially impracticable to perform, the department may cancel any portion of the contract which could not be performed. In the event of such a cancellation, the purchaser shall not be liable for the purchase price of any portions of the contract so canceled. Market price fluctuations shall not constitute an impracticable situation for valuable materials contracts.(2) Alternatively, and notwithstanding any other provision in this title, the department may substitute valuable materials from another site in exchange for any valuable materials which the department determines have become impracticable to remove under the original contract. Any substituted valuable materials must belong to the identical trust involved in the original contract, and the substitute materials shall be determined by the department to have an appraised value that is not greater than the valuable materials remaining under the original contract. The substitute valuable materials and site shall remain subject to all applicable permitting requirements and the state environmental policy act, chapter 43.21C RCW, for the activities proposed at that site. In any such substitution, the value of the materials substituted shall be fixed at the purchase price of the original contract regardless of subsequent market changes. Consent of the purchaser shall be required for any substitution under this section.[ 2003 c 334 § 364; 2001 c 250 § 18. Formerly RCW 79.01.238.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.150 - Reoffer.

RCW 79.15.150 Reoffer.A sale of valuable materials that has been offered, and for which there are no bids received, shall not be reoffered until it has been readvertised as prescribed in RCW 79.11.130.[ 2003 c 334 § 351.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.210 - Findings—Damage to timber.

RCW 79.15.210 Findings—Damage to timber.From time to time timber on state land is damaged by events such as fire, windstorms, and flooding. After such events the timber becomes very susceptible to loss of value and quality due to rot and disease. To obtain maximum value for the state, it is important to sell any damaged timber as fast as possible while providing ample protection for the physical environment and recognizing the sensitivity of removing timber from certain locations.[ 1987 c 126 § 1. Formerly RCW 79.01.790.]
WA Rev Code § 79.15.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.220 - Sale of damaged valuable materials.

RCW 79.15.220 Sale of damaged valuable materials.When the department finds valuable materials on state land that are damaged by fire, wind, flood, or from any other cause, it shall determine if the salvage of the damaged valuable materials is in the best interest of the trust for which the land is held, which may include the salvage of forest biomass under chapter 79.150 RCW. If salvaging the valuable materials is in the best interest of the trust, the department shall proceed to offer the valuable materials for sale. The valuable materials, when offered for sale, must be sold in the most expeditious and efficient manner as determined by the department. In determining if the sale is in the best interest of the trust the department shall consider the net value of the valuable materials and relevant elements of the physical and social environment.[ 2010 c 126 § 10; 2001 c 250 § 14; 1987 c 126 § 2. Formerly RCW 79.01.795.]
WA Rev Code § 79.15.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.300 - Contracts—Forfeiture—Royalties—Monthly reports.

RCW 79.15.300 Contracts—Forfeiture—Royalties—Monthly reports.(1) The department, upon application by any person, may enter into a contract providing for the sale and removal of rock, gravel, sand, and silt located upon state lands or state forestlands, and providing for payment to be made on a royalty basis.(2) The issuance of a contract shall be made after public auction and shall not be issued for less than the appraised value of the material.(3) Each application made pursuant to this section shall:(a) Set forth the estimated quantity and kind of materials desired to be removed; and(b) Be accompanied by a map or plat showing the area from which the applicant wishes to remove such materials.(4) The department may in its discretion include in any contract such terms and conditions required to protect the interests of the state.(5) Every contract shall provide for a right of forfeiture by the state, upon a failure to operate under the contract or pay royalties for periods therein stipulated. The right of forfeiture is exercised by entry of a declaration of forfeiture in the records of the department.(6) The department may require a bond with a surety company authorized to transact a surety business in this state, as surety, to secure the performance of the terms and conditions of such contract including the payment of royalties. (7) The amount of rock, gravel, sand, or silt taken under the contract shall be reported monthly by the purchaser to the department and payment therefor made on the basis of the royalty provided in the contract.(8) The department may inspect and audit books, contracts, and accounts of each person removing rock, gravel, sand, or silt pursuant to any such contract and make such other investigation and secure or receive any other evidence necessary to determine whether or not the state is being paid the full amount payable to it for the removal of such materials.[ 2003 c 334 § 335; 1985 c 197 § 1; 1961 c 73 § 11. Formerly RCW 79.01.134.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.320 - Road material—Sale to public authorities—Disposition of proceeds.

RCW 79.15.320 Road material—Sale to public authorities—Disposition of proceeds.(1) Any county, city, or town may file with the department an application to purchase any stone, rock, gravel, or sand upon any state lands or state forestlands to be used in the construction, maintenance, or repair of any public street, road, or highway within such county, city, or town.(2) Applications shall set forth the quantity and kind of material desired to be purchased, the location thereof, and the name, or other designation, and location of the street, road, or highway upon which the material is to be used.(3) The department is authorized to appraise and sell the material in such a manner and upon such terms as the department deems advisable for not less than the fair market value thereof.(4) The proceeds of any such sale shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the fund to which the proceeds of the sale of the land upon which the material is situated would belong.[ 2003 c 334 § 343; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 155; 1927 c 255 § 44; RRS § 7797-44. Prior: 1923 c 71 § 1; 1917 c 148 § 13. Formerly RCW 79.01.176, 79.12.250.]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 § 79.15.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.400 - License to remove firewood authorized.

RCW 79.15.400 License to remove firewood authorized.The department may issue licenses to residents of this state to enter upon lands under the administration or jurisdiction of the department for the purpose of removing therefrom, standing or downed timber which is unfit for any purpose except to be used as firewood.[ 2003 c 334 § 230; 1975 c 10 § 1; 1945 c 97 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 7797-40a. Formerly RCW 76.20.010.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.410 - Removal only for personal use.

RCW 79.15.410 Removal only for personal use.In addition to other matters which may be required to be contained in the application for a license under this chapter the applicant must certify that the wood so removed is to be only for the applicant's own personal use and in his or her own home and that the applicant will not dispose of it to any other person.[ 2003 c 334 § 231; 1945 c 97 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 7797-40b. Formerly RCW 76.20.020.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.420 - Issuance of license—Fee.

RCW 79.15.420 Issuance of license—Fee.The application may be made to the department, and if deemed proper, the license may be issued upon the payment of two dollars and fifty cents which shall be paid into the treasury of the state by the officer collecting the same and placed in the resource management cost account or forest development account, as applicable; the license shall be dated as of the date of issuance and authorize the holder thereof to remove between the dates so specified not more than six cords of wood not fit for any use but as firewood for the use of the applicant and his or her family from the premises described in the license under such rules as the department may adopt.[ 2003 c 334 § 232; 1975 c 10 § 2; 1945 c 97 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 7797-40c. Formerly RCW 76.20.030.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.430 - Removal of firewood without charge.

RCW 79.15.430 Removal of firewood without charge.Whenever the department determines that it is in the best interest of the state and there will be a benefit to the lands involved or a state program affecting such lands it may designate specific areas and authorize the general public to enter upon lands under its jurisdiction for the purposes of cutting and removing standing or downed timber for use as firewood for the personal use of the person so cutting and removing without a charge under such terms and conditions as it may require.[ 2003 c 334 § 233; 1975 c 10 § 3. Formerly RCW 76.20.035.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.440 - Penalty.

RCW 79.15.440 Penalty.Any false statement made in the application or any violation of the provisions of RCW 79.15.400 through 79.15.430 shall constitute a gross misdemeanor and be punishable as such.[ 2003 c 334 § 234; 1945 c 97 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 7797-40d. Formerly RCW 76.20.040.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.