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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.200 - Exercise of powers, public and governmental purpose.

RCW 47.68.200
Exercise of powers, public and governmental purpose.
The acquisition of any lands or interest therein pursuant to this chapter, the planning, acquisition, establishment, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipment, and operation of airports and air navigation facilities, whether by the state separately or jointly with any municipality or municipalities, and the exercise of any other powers herein granted to the department are public and governmental functions, exercised for a public purpose, and matters of public necessity. All lands and other property and privileges acquired and used by or on behalf of the state in the manner and for the purposes enumerated in this chapter shall and are declared to be acquired and used for public and governmental purposes and as a matter of public necessity.
[ 1984 c 7 § 354; 1947 c 165 § 20; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10964-100. Formerly RCW 14.04.200.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.210 - Rules—Standards.

RCW 47.68.210
Rules—Standards.
The department of transportation may perform such acts, issue and amend such orders, make, promulgate, and amend such reasonable general rules, and procedures, and establish such minimum standards, consistent with the provisions of this chapter, as it shall deem necessary to perform its duties hereunder; all commensurate with and for the purpose of protecting and insuring the general public interest and safety, the safety of persons operating, using or traveling in aircraft or persons receiving instruction in flying or ground subjects pertaining to aeronautics, and the safety of persons and property on land or water, and developing and promoting aeronautics in this state. No rule of the department shall apply to airports or air navigation facilities owned or operated by the United States.
The department shall keep on file with the code reviser, and at the principal office of the department, a copy of all its rules for public inspection.
The department shall provide for the publication and general distribution of all its orders, rules, and procedures having general effect.
[ 1982 c 35 § 198; 1947 c 165 § 21; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10964-101. Formerly RCW 14.04.210.]
NOTES:
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—Application—1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.
Notice of meetings: Chapter 42.30 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.220 - Operating aircraft recklessly or under influence of intoxicants or drugs.

RCW 47.68.220
Operating aircraft recklessly or under influence of intoxicants or drugs.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an aircraft in the air, or on the ground or water, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotics, or other habit-forming drug, or to operate an aircraft in the air or on the ground or water, in a careless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another. In any proceeding charging careless or reckless operation of aircraft in violation of this section, the court in determining whether the operation was careless or reckless may consider the standards for safe operation of aircraft prescribed by federal statutes or regulations governing aeronautics.
[ 1947 c 165 § 22; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10964-102. Formerly RCW 14.04.220.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.230 - Aircraft, airman, and airwoman certificates required.

RCW 47.68.230
Aircraft, airman, and airwoman certificates required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or cause or authorize to be operated any civil aircraft within this state unless such aircraft has an appropriate effective certificate, permit, or license issued by the United States, if such certificate, permit, or license is required by the United States, and a current registration certificate issued by the secretary of transportation, if registration of the aircraft with the department of transportation is required by this chapter. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in aeronautics as an airman or airwoman in the state unless the person has an appropriate effective airman or airwoman certificate, permit, rating, or license issued by the United States authorizing him or her to engage in the particular class of aeronautics in which he or she is engaged, if such certificate, permit, rating, or license is required by the United States.
Where a certificate, permit, rating, or license is required for an airman or airwoman by the United States, it shall be kept in his or her personal possession when he or she is operating within the state. Where a certificate, permit, or license is required by the United States or by this chapter for an aircraft, it shall be carried in the aircraft at all times while the aircraft is operating in the state and shall be conspicuously posted in the aircraft where it may be readily seen by passengers or inspectors. Such certificates shall be presented for inspection upon the demand of any peace officer, or any other officer of the state or of a municipality or member, official, or employee of the department of transportation authorized pursuant to this chapter to enforce the aeronautics laws, or any official, manager, or person in charge of any airport, or upon the reasonable request of any person.
[ 2005 c 341 § 1; 1993 c 208 § 5; 1987 c 220 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 205; 1967 ex.s. c 68 § 2; 1967 ex.s. c 9 § 7; 1949 c 49 § 11; 1947 c 165 § 23; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10964-103. Formerly RCW 14.04.230.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2005 c 341: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2005." [ 2005 c 341 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.235 - License or certificate suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 47.68.235
License or certificate suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
The department shall immediately suspend the license or certificate of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license or certificate shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.
[ 1997 c 58 § 859.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: 1997 c 58 § 886 requiring a court to order certification of noncompliance with residential provisions of a court-ordered parenting plan was vetoed. Provisions ordering the department of social and health services to certify a responsible parent based on a court order to certify for noncompliance with residential provisions of a parenting plan were vetoed. See RCW 74.20A.320.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.240 - Penalties for violations.

RCW 47.68.240
Penalties for violations.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or any of the rules, regulations, or orders issued pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(2)(a) Any person violating any of the provisions of RCW 47.68.220, 47.68.230, or 47.68.255 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(b) In addition to, or in lieu of, the penalties provided in this section, or as a condition to the suspension of a sentence which may be imposed pursuant thereto, for violations of RCW 47.68.220 and 47.68.230, the court in its discretion may prohibit the violator from operating an aircraft within the state for such period as it may determine but not to exceed one year. Violation of the duly imposed prohibition of the court may be treated as a separate offense under this section or as a contempt of court.
(3) In addition to the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, failure to register an aircraft, as required by this chapter is subject to a penalty of one hundred dollars if the aircraft registration is sixty days or more past due.
(4) The revenue from the penalty prescribed in subsection (3) of this section must be deposited into the aeronautics account under RCW 82.42.090.
[ 2016 c 20 § 2; 2005 c 341 § 2. Prior: 2003 c 375 § 3; 2003 c 53 § 265; 2000 c 229 § 2; 1999 c 277 § 5; 1993 c 238 § 3; 1987 c 202 § 216; 1983 c 3 § 145; 1947 c 165 § 24; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10964-104. Formerly RCW 14.04.240.]
NOTES:
Application—2016 c 20 § 2: "Section 2 of this act applies to registrations that initially become past due beginning on or after July 1, 2016." [ 2016 c 20 § 5.]
Findings—Intent—2016 c 20: "The legislature finds that the current penalty structure for late aircraft registration is unfair and excessive. The legislature further finds that the timing of providing proof of registration places a burden on aircraft owners attempting to lease or purchase hangar space for their aircraft. The legislature intends to streamline the penalty structure of late registrations and clarify the requirements for providing proof of registration in order to reduce administrative processes and eliminate excessive penalty charges." [ 2016 c 20 § 1.]
Effective date—2005 c 341: See note following RCW 47.68.230.
Effective date—2003 c 375: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2003." [ 2003 c 375 § 7.]
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective date—2000 c 229: See note following RCW 46.16A.030.
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.255 - Evasive registration.

RCW 47.68.255
Evasive registration.
A person who is required to register an aircraft under this chapter and who registers an aircraft in another state or foreign country evading the Washington aircraft excise tax is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. For a second or subsequent offense, the person convicted is also subject to a fine equal to four times the amount of avoided taxes and fees, no part of which may be suspended, except as provided in RCW 10.05.180. Excise taxes owed and fines assessed must be deposited in the manner provided under RCW 46.16A.030(6).
[ 2019 c 459 § 4; 2019 c 423 § 204; 2010 c 161 § 1147; 2003 c 53 § 266; 2000 c 229 § 3; 1999 c 277 § 6; 1996 c 184 § 3; 1993 c 238 § 2.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2019 c 423 § 204 and by 2019 c 459 § 4, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Finding—Intent—2019 c 459: See note following RCW 10.05.180.
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2019 c 423: See notes following RCW 82.08.0273.
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective date—2000 c 229: See note following RCW 46.16A.030.
Effective date—1996 c 184: See note following RCW 46.16A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.280 - Investigations, hearings, etc.—Subpoenas—Compelling attendance.

RCW 47.68.280
Investigations, hearings, etc.—Subpoenas—Compelling attendance.
The department or any officer or employee of the department designated by it has the power to hold investigations, inquiries, and hearings concerning matters covered by this chapter including accidents in aeronautics within this state. Hearings shall be open to the public and, except as hereinafter provided, shall be held upon such call or notice as the department deems advisable. The department and every officer or employee of the department designated by it to hold any inquiry, investigation, or hearing has the power to administer oaths and affirmations, certify to all official acts, issue subpoenas, and order the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, books and documents. In case of the failure of a person to comply with a subpoena or order issued under the authority of this section, the department or its authorized representatives may invoke the aid of a competent court of general jurisdiction. The court may thereupon order the person to comply with the requirements of the subpoena or order or to give evidence touching the matter in question. Failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof.
[ 1984 c 7 § 356; 1947 c 165 § 28; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10964-108. Formerly RCW 14.04.280.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.290 - Joint hearings—Cooperation.

RCW 47.68.290
Joint hearings—Cooperation.
The department may confer with or hold joint hearings with any agency of the United States in connection with any matter arising under this chapter or relating to the development of aeronautics.
The department may avail itself of the cooperation, services, records, and facilities of the agencies of the United States as fully as may be practicable in the administration and enforcement of this chapter, and shall furnish to the agencies of the United States such services, records, and facilities as are practicable.
The department shall report to the appropriate agency of the United States all accidents in aeronautics in this state of which it is informed, and shall in so far as is practicable preserve, protect, and prevent the removal of the component parts of any aircraft involved in an accident being investigated by it until the federal agency institutes an investigation.
[ 1984 c 7 § 357; 1947 c 165 § 29; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10964-109. Formerly RCW 14.04.290.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.300 - State and municipal agencies to cooperate.

RCW 47.68.300
State and municipal agencies to cooperate.
In carrying out this chapter the department may use the facilities and services of other agencies of the state and of the municipalities of the state to the utmost extent possible, and the agencies and municipalities are authorized and directed to make available their facilities and services.
[ 1984 c 7 § 358; 1947 c 165 § 30; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10964-110. Formerly RCW 14.04.300.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.310 - Enforcement of aeronautics laws.

RCW 47.68.310
Enforcement of aeronautics laws.
It is the duty of the secretary, the department, the officers and employees of the department, and every state and municipal officer charged with the enforcement of state and municipal laws to enforce and assist in the enforcement of this chapter and of all other laws of this state relating to aeronautics. The secretary and those officers or employees of the department designated by the secretary in writing are granted police powers solely for the enforcement of state aeronautics laws and the rules having the effect of law.
[ 1984 c 7 § 359; 1955 c 204 § 1; 1947 c 165 § 31; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10964-111. Formerly RCW 14.04.310.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.320 - Service of orders—Hearings—Review.

RCW 47.68.320
Service of orders—Hearings—Review.
Every order of the department requiring performance of certain acts or compliance with certain requirements and any denial or revocation of an approval, certificate, or license shall set forth the reasons and shall state the acts to be done or requirements to be met before approval by the department will be given or the approval, license, or certificate granted or restored, or the order modified or changed. Orders issued by the department under this chapter shall be served upon the persons affected either by certified mail or in person. In every case where notice and opportunity for a hearing are required under this chapter, the order of the department shall, on not less than ten days notice, specify a time when and place where the person affected may be heard, or the time within which the person may request a hearing, and the order shall become effective upon the expiration of the time for exercising the opportunity for a hearing, unless a hearing is held or requested within the time provided, in which case the order shall be suspended until the department affirms, disaffirms, or modifies the order after a hearing has been held or default by the person has been affected. To the extent practicable, hearings on the orders shall be in the county where the affected person resides or does business. Any person aggrieved by an order of the department or by the grant, denial, or revocation of an approval, license, or certificate may have the action of the department reviewed by the courts of this state under chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 1984 c 7 § 360; 1947 c 165 § 32; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10964-112. Formerly RCW 14.04.320.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.330 - Exchange of data, reports of violations, etc.

RCW 47.68.330
Exchange of data, reports of violations, etc.
The department is authorized to report to the appropriate federal agencies and agencies of other states all proceedings instituted charging violation of RCW 47.68.220 and 47.68.230 and all penalties, of which it has knowledge, imposed upon airmen or airwomen or the owners or operators of aircraft for violations of the law of this state relating to aeronautics or for violations of the rules, regulations, or orders of the department. The department is authorized to receive reports of penalties and other data from agencies of the federal government and other states and, when necessary, to enter into agreements with federal agencies and the agencies of other states governing the delivery, receipt, exchange, and use of reports and data. The department may make the reports and data of the federal agencies, the agencies of other states, and the courts of this state available, with or without request therefor, to any and all courts of this state.
[ 2010 c 8 § 10023; 1983 c 3 § 146; 1947 c 165 § 33; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10964-113. Formerly RCW 14.04.330.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.340 - Hazardous structures and obstacles—Marking—Hearing to determine hazard.

RCW 47.68.340
Hazardous structures and obstacles—Marking—Hearing to determine hazard.
A structure or obstacle that obstructs the air space above ground or water level, when determined by the department after a hearing to be a hazard or potential hazard to the safe flight of aircraft, shall be plainly marked, illuminated, painted, lighted, or designated in a manner to be approved in accordance with the general rules of the department so that the structure or obstacle will be clearly visible to airmen or airwomen. In determining which structures or obstacles constitute a safety hazard, or a hazard to flight, the department shall take into account those obstacles located at a river, lake, or canyon crossing, and in other low-altitude flight paths usually traveled by aircraft including, but not limited to, airport areas and runway departure and approach areas as defined by federal air regulations.
[ 2010 c 8 § 10024; 1995 c 153 § 2; 1984 c 7 § 361; 1961 c 263 § 2. Formerly RCW 14.04.340.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.350 - Hazardous structures and obstacles—Reporting location—Subpoenas.

RCW 47.68.350
Hazardous structures and obstacles—Reporting location—Subpoenas.
The secretary may require owners, operators, lessees, or others having the control or management of structures or obstacles over one hundred fifty feet above ground or water level and that are or may become a hazard to air flight to report the location of the existing or proposed structures or obstacles to the department. For that purpose the secretary may issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum returnable within twenty days to the department. If a person refuses to obey the secretary's subpoena, the department may certify to the superior court all facts of the refusal. The court shall summarily hear evidence on the refusal, and, if the evidence warrants, punish the person refusing in the same manner and to the same extent as a contempt committed before the court.
[ 1984 c 7 § 362; 1961 c 263 § 3. Formerly RCW 14.04.350.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.360 - Hazardous structures and obstacles—Exemption of structures required by federal law to be marked.

RCW 47.68.360
Hazardous structures and obstacles—Exemption of structures required by federal law to be marked.
RCW 47.68.340 and 47.68.350 shall not apply to structures required to be marked by federal regulations.
[ 1983 c 3 § 147; 1961 c 263 § 4. Formerly RCW 14.04.360.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.380 - Aerial search and rescue—Liability—Definition.

RCW 47.68.380
Aerial search and rescue—Liability—Definition.
(1) The aviation division of the department is responsible for the conduct and management of all aerial search and rescue within the state. This includes search and rescue efforts involving aircraft and airships. The division is also responsible for search and rescue activities involving electronic emergency signaling devices such as emergency locater transmitters (ELT's) and emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRB's).
(2) An act or omission by any person registered with the aviation division of the department for the purpose of engaging in aerial search and rescue activities, while engaged in such activities, shall not impose any liability on the department or the person for civil damages resulting from the act or omission. However, the immunity provided under this subsection shall not apply to an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. For the purpose of this subsection, "aerial search and rescue activities" includes, but is not limited to, training and training-related activities, but does not include appropriate search and rescue activities conducted under the authority of RCW 38.52.400.
[ 2008 c 34 § 1; 1995 c 153 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.390 - Airport capacity and facilities assessment.

RCW 47.68.390
Airport capacity and facilities assessment.
(1) The aviation division of the department of transportation shall conduct a statewide airport capacity and facilities assessment. The assessment must include a statewide analysis of existing airport facilities, and passenger and air cargo transportation capacity, regarding both commercial aviation and general aviation; however, the primary focus of the assessment must be on commercial aviation. The assessment must at a minimum address the following issues:
(a) Existing airport facilities, both commercial and general aviation, including air side, land side, and airport service facilities;
(b) Existing air and airport capacity, including the number of annual passengers and air cargo operations;
(c) Existing airport services, including fixed based operator services, fuel services, and ground services; and
(d) Existing airspace capacity.
(2) The department shall consider existing information, technical analyses, and other research the department deems appropriate. The department may contract and consult with private independent professional and technical experts regarding the assessment.
(3) The department shall submit the assessment to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature, the governor, the transportation commission, and regional transportation planning organizations by July 1, 2006.
[ 2005 c 316 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.400 - Airport capacity and facilities market analysis.

RCW 47.68.400
Airport capacity and facilities market analysis.
(1) After submitting the assessment under RCW 47.68.390, the aviation division of the department of transportation shall conduct a statewide airport capacity and facilities market analysis. The analysis must include a statewide needs analysis of airport facilities, passenger and air cargo transportation capacity, and demand and forecast market needs over the next twenty-five years with a more detailed analysis of the Puget Sound, southwest Washington, Spokane, and Tri-Cities regions. The analysis must address the forecasted needs of both commercial aviation and general aviation; however, the primary focus of the analysis must be on commercial aviation. The analysis must at a minimum address the following issues:
(a) A forecast of future airport facility needs based on passenger and air cargo operations and demand, airline planning, and a determination of aviation trends, demographic, geographic, and market factors that may affect future air travel demand;
(b) A determination of when the state's existing commercial service airports will reach their capacity;
(c) The factors that may affect future air travel and when capacity may be reached and in which location;
(d) The role of the state, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning organizations, the federal aviation administration, and airport sponsors in addressing statewide airport facilities and capacity needs; and
(e) Whether the state, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning organizations, the federal aviation administration, or airport sponsors have identified options for addressing long-range capacity needs at airports, or in regions, that will reach capacity before the year 2030.
(2) The department shall consider existing information, technical analyses, and other research the department deems appropriate. The department may contract and consult with private independent professional and technical experts regarding the analysis.
(3) The department shall submit the analysis to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature, the governor, the transportation commission, and regional transportation planning organizations by July 1, 2007.
[ 2005 c 316 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.440 - Community aviation revitalization board—Members, participation in decisions—Code of ethics.

RCW 47.68.440
Community aviation revitalization board—Members, participation in decisions—Code of ethics.
In addition to other applicable provisions of law pertaining to conflicts of interest of public officials, any community aviation revitalization board member, appointive or otherwise, may not participate in any decision on any board contract in which the board member has any interests, direct or indirect, with any firm, partnership, corporation, or association that would be the recipient of any aid under this chapter. If such participation occurs, the board must void the transaction and the involved member is subject to further sanctions as provided by law. The board must adopt a code of ethics for its members, which must be designed to protect the state and its citizens from any unethical conduct by the board.
[ 2021 c 175 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Effective date—2021 c 175: See notes following RCW 47.68.430.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.450 - Community aviation revitalization board—Duties.

RCW 47.68.450
Community aviation revitalization board—Duties.
The community aviation revitalization board may:
(1) Adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business;
(2) Adopt an official seal and alter the seal at its pleasure;
(3) Utilize the services of other governmental agencies;
(4) Accept from any federal agency loans or grants for the planning or financing of any project and enter into an agreement with the agency respecting the loans or grants;
(5) Conduct examinations and investigations and take testimony at public hearings of any matter material for its information that will assist in determinations related to the exercise of the board's lawful powers;
(6) Accept any gifts, grants, loans of funds, property, or financial or other aid in any form from any other source on any terms and conditions that are not in conflict with this chapter;
(7) Enter into agreements or other transactions with and accept grants and the cooperation of any governmental agency in furtherance of this chapter;
(8) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and
(9) Perform all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted or implied under this chapter.
[ 2021 c 175 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—Effective date—2021 c 175: See notes following RCW 47.68.430.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.460 - Community aviation revitalization board—Loans—Applications—Guidelines.

RCW 47.68.460
Community aviation revitalization board—Loans—Applications—Guidelines.
(1) The community aviation revitalization board may make direct loans to airport sponsors of public use airports in the state for the purpose of airport improvements that primarily support general aviation activities. The board may provide loans for the purpose of airport improvements only if the state is receiving commensurate public benefit, which must include, as a condition of the loan, a commitment to provide public access to the airport for a period of time equivalent to one and one-half times the term of the loan. For purposes of this subsection, "public use airports" means all public use airports not listed as having more than seventy-five thousand annual commercial air service passenger enplanements as published by the federal aviation administration.
(2) An application for loan funds under this section must be made in the form and manner as the board may prescribe. When evaluating loan applications, the board must prioritize applications that provide conclusive justification that completion of the loan application project will create revenue generating opportunities. The board is not limited to, but must also use, the following expected outcome conditions when evaluating loan applications:
(a) A specific private development or expansion is ready to occur and will occur only if the aviation facility improvement is made;
(b) The loan application project results in the creation of jobs or private sector capital investment as determined by the board;
(c) The loan application project improves opportunities for the successful maintenance, operation, or expansion of an airport or adjacent airport business park;
(d) The loan application project results in the creation or retention of long-term economic opportunities; and
(e) The loan application project results in leveraging additional federal funding for an airport.
(3)(a) If the board chooses to require a local match, the board must develop guidelines for local participation and allowable match and activities.
(b) An application must:
(i) Be supported by the port district, city, or county in which the project is located; or
(ii) Clearly identify the source of funds intended to repay the loan.
[ 2021 c 175 § 5.]
NOTES:
Findings—Effective date—2021 c 175: See notes following RCW 47.68.430.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.470 - Community aviation revitalization board—Public use general aviation airport loan program.

RCW 47.68.470
Community aviation revitalization board—Public use general aviation airport loan program.
The public use general aviation airport loan program, when authorized by the community aviation revitalization board, is subject to the following conditions:
(1) The moneys in the public use general aviation airport loan revolving account created in RCW 47.68.490 must be used only to fulfill commitments arising from loans authorized in this chapter. The total outstanding amount that the board must dispense at any time pursuant to this section must not exceed the moneys available from the account.
(2) On contracts made for public use general aviation airport loans, the board must determine the interest rate that loans must bear. The interest rate must not exceed the amount needed to cover the administrative expenses of the board and the loan program. The board may provide reasonable terms and conditions for the repayment of loans, with the repayment of a loan to begin no later than three years after the award date of the loan. The loans must not exceed twenty years in duration.
(3) The repayment of any loan made from the public use general aviation airport loan revolving account under the contracts for aviation loans must be paid into the public use general aviation airport loan revolving account.
(4) Loans issued to airport sponsors of nongovernmental airports must only be made from repaid loan funds deposited into the public use general aviation airport loan revolving account.
[ 2021 c 175 § 6.]
NOTES:
Findings—Effective date—2021 c 175: See notes following RCW 47.68.430.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.480 - Community aviation revitalization board—Enhancing competition for loans, quality of projects.

RCW 47.68.480
Community aviation revitalization board—Enhancing competition for loans, quality of projects.
To enhance competition for loans and the quality of projects for which loans are sought, the community aviation revitalization board must take such reasonable measures as are necessary to familiarize government officials and members of the public with this chapter, particularly the board's authority to make loans.
[ 2021 c 175 § 7.]
NOTES:
Findings—Effective date—2021 c 175: See notes following RCW 47.68.430.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.490 - Public use general aviation airport loan revolving account.

RCW 47.68.490
Public use general aviation airport loan revolving account.
The public use general aviation airport loan revolving account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from moneys collected under sections 6023 and 4005, chapter 413, Laws of 2019 and section 1, chapter 175, Laws of 2021 and RCW 47.68.430 through 47.68.480 must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes described in sections 6023 and 4005, chapter 413, Laws of 2019 and RCW 47.68.460 and 47.68.470. Only the community aviation revitalization board or the board's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
[ 2021 c 175 § 8. Prior: 2019 c 413 § 7037; 2018 c 298 § 7010; 2018 c 2 § 7028.]
NOTES:
Findings—Effective date—2021 c 175: See notes following RCW 47.68.430.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.68 - Aeronautics. › 47.68.500 - Community aviation revitalization board and department of transportation to keep proper records of accounts.

RCW 47.68.500
Community aviation revitalization board and department of transportation to keep proper records of accounts.
The community aviation revitalization board and the department of transportation must keep proper records of accounts, which are subject to audit by the state auditor.
[ 2021 c 175 § 9.]
NOTES:
Findings—Effective date—2021 c 175: See notes following RCW 47.68.430.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.72 - Navigation Canals. › 47.72.010 - Declaration of purpose.

RCW 47.72.010
Declaration of purpose.
The purposes of this chapter are to aid commerce and navigation, including the development of recreational facilities related thereto, and to otherwise promote the general welfare by the development of navigation canals within the boundaries of the state of Washington.
[ 1965 ex.s. c 123 § 1. Formerly RCW 91.12.010.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.72 - Navigation Canals. › 47.72.050 - Powers and duties.

RCW 47.72.050
Powers and duties.
In its capacity as successor to the canal commission, the department of transportation may:
(1) Adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(2) Make such investigations, surveys, and studies it deems necessary to determine the feasibility of the development of a navigation canal, or systems of navigation canals within the state of Washington.
(3) Construct, maintain, and/or operate any navigation canal, or navigation canal systems deemed feasible by the department of transportation.
(4) Acquire by gift, purchase, or condemnation from any person, municipal, public, or private corporation, or the state of Washington, or lease from the United States of America, any lands, rights-of-way, easements, or property rights in, over, or across lands or waters necessary for the construction, operation, or maintenance of any navigation canal, or navigation canal system. The acquisition of such rights is for a public use. The exercise of the right of eminent domain shall be in the manner provided by chapter 8.04 RCW, and all actions initiated thereunder shall be brought in the name of the department of transportation.
(5) Hold public hearings. Prior to a determination of feasibility for any proposed project, the department shall hold a public hearing so that members of the public may present their views thereon.
(6) Accept and expend moneys appropriated by the legislature or received from any public or private source, including the federal government, in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
(7) Negotiate and cooperate with the United States of America for the purpose of inducing the United States to undertake the construction, operation, or maintenance of any navigation canal, or navigation canal system provided for in this chapter.
(8) As a local sponsor cooperate, contract, and otherwise fully participate on behalf of the state of Washington with the United States of America, in any study relating to a determination of feasibility of a navigation canal or navigation canal system, and in any project relating to the construction, operation, or maintenance of a navigation canal, or navigation canal system to be undertaken by the United States of America.
The authority granted herein includes, but is not limited to, contributing such moneys to the United States of America as may be required and appropriated for that purpose by the legislature and furnishing without cost to the United States of America all lands, easements, and rights-of-way, performing all necessary alterations to utilities arising from any project, and holding the United States of America free from any claims for damages arising out of the construction of any project.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 151 § 75; 1965 ex.s. c 123 § 5. Formerly RCW 91.12.050.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.72 - Navigation Canals. › 47.72.060 - "Canal" defined.

RCW 47.72.060
"Canal" defined.
For the purposes of this chapter, "canal" is defined as any waterway for navigation created by construction of reservoirs or construction of channels by excavation in dry ground, in streams, rivers or in tidal waters and any existing waterway incorporated into such a canal and including any appurtenant features necessary for operation and maintenance of the canal.
[ 1965 ex.s. c 123 § 6. Formerly RCW 91.12.060.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.76 - Rail Freight Service. › 47.76.200 - Legislative findings.

RCW 47.76.200
Legislative findings.
The legislature finds that a balanced multimodal transportation system is required to maintain the state's commitment to the growing mobility needs of its citizens and commerce. The state's freight rail system, including branch lines, mainlines, rail corridors, terminals, yards, and equipment, is an important element of this multimodal system. Washington's economy relies heavily upon the freight rail system to ensure movement of the state's agricultural, chemical, and natural resources and manufactured products to local, national, and international markets and thereby contributes to the economic vitality of the state.
Since 1970, Washington has lost over one-third of its rail miles to abandonment and bankruptcies. The combination of rail abandonments and rail system capacity constraints may alter the delivery to market of many commodities. In addition, the resultant motor vehicle freight traffic increases the burden on state highways and county roads. In many cases, the cost of maintaining and upgrading the state highways and county roads exceeds the cost of maintaining rail freight service. Thus, the economy of the state will be best served by a policy of maintaining and encouraging a healthy rail freight system by creating mechanisms that keep rail freight lines operating if the benefits of the service outweigh the cost.
Recognizing the implications of this trend for freight mobility and the state's economic future, the legislature finds that better freight rail planning, better cooperation to preserve rail lines, and increased financial assistance from the state are necessary to maintain and improve the freight rail system within the state.
[ 1995 c 380 § 1; 1993 c 224 § 1; 1983 c 303 § 4. Formerly RCW 47.76.010.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.76 - Rail Freight Service. › 47.76.210 - State freight rail program.

RCW 47.76.210
State freight rail program.
The Washington state department of transportation shall implement a state freight rail program that supports the freight rail service objectives identified in the state's multimodal transportation plan required under chapter 47.06 RCW. The support may be in the form of projects and strategies that support branch lines and light-density lines, provide access to ports, maintain adequate mainline capacity, and preserve or restore rail corridors and infrastructure.
[ 1995 c 380 § 2; 1990 c 43 § 2. Formerly RCW 47.76.110.]
NOTES:
Construction—Severability—Headings—1990 c 43: See notes following RCW 81.100.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.76 - Rail Freight Service. › 47.76.220 - State rail plan—Contents.

RCW 47.76.220
State rail plan—Contents.
(1) The department of transportation shall prepare and periodically update a state rail plan, the objective of which is to identify, evaluate, and encourage essential rail services. The plan shall:
(a) Identify and evaluate mainline capacity issues;
(b) Identify and evaluate port-to-rail access and congestion issues;
(c) Identify and evaluate those rail freight lines that may be abandoned or have recently been abandoned;
(d) Quantify the costs and benefits of maintaining rail service on those lines that are likely to be abandoned;
(e) Establish priorities for determining which rail lines should receive state support. The priorities should include the anticipated benefits to the state and local economy, the anticipated cost of road and highway improvements necessitated by the abandonment or capacity constraints of the rail line, the likelihood the rail line receiving funding can meet operating costs from freight charges, surcharges on rail traffic, and other funds authorized to be raised by a county or port district, and the impact of abandonment or capacity constraints on changes in energy utilization and air pollution;
(f) Identify and describe the state's rail system;
(g) Prepare a state freight rail system map;
(h) Identify and evaluate rail commodity flows and traffic types;
(i) Identify lines and corridors that have been rail banked or preserved; and
(j) Identify and evaluate other issues affecting the state's rail traffic.
(2) The state rail plan may be prepared in conjunction with the rail plan prepared by the department pursuant to the federal Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act.
[ 1995 c 380 § 3; 1993 c 224 § 2; 1985 c 432 § 1; 1983 c 303 § 5. Formerly RCW 47.76.020.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation › Chapter 47.76 - Rail Freight Service. › 47.76.230 - Freight rail planning—Railroad safety.

RCW 47.76.230
Freight rail planning—Railroad safety.
(1) The department of transportation shall continue its responsibility for the development and implementation of the state rail plan and programs, and the utilities and transportation commission shall continue its responsibility for railroad safety issues.
(2) The department of transportation shall maintain an enhanced data file on the rail system. Proprietary annual station traffic data from each railroad and the modal use of major shippers must be obtained to the extent that such information is available.
(3) The department of transportation shall provide technical assistance, upon request, to state agencies and local interests. Technical assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) Rail project cost-benefit analyses conducted in accordance with methodologies recommended by the federal railroad administration;
(b) Assistance in the formation of county rail districts and port districts; and
(c) Feasibility studies for rail service continuation or rail service assistance, or both.
(4) With funding authorized by the legislature, the department of transportation, in collaboration with the department of commerce, and local economic development agencies, and other interested public and private organizations, shall develop a cooperative process to conduct community and business information programs and to regularly disseminate information on rail matters.
[ 2023 c 470 § 2090; 2007 c 234 § 94; 1995 c 380 § 4; 1990 c 43 § 3. Formerly RCW 47.76.120.]
NOTES:
Explanatory statement—2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.
Construction—Severability—Headings—1990 c 43: See notes following RCW 81.100.010.