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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.045 - Waste reduction and recycling.

RCW 79A.05.045
Waste reduction and recycling.
(1) The commission shall provide waste reduction and recycling information in each state park campground and day-use area.
(2) The commission shall provide recycling receptacles in the day-use and campground areas of at least forty state parks. The receptacles shall be clearly marked for the disposal of at least two of the following recyclable materials: Aluminum, glass, newspaper, plastic, and tin. The commission shall endeavor to provide recycling receptacles in parks that are near urban centers or in heavily used parks.
(3) The commission shall provide daily maintenance of such receptacles from April through September of each year.
(4) The commission is authorized to enter into agreements with any person, company, or nonprofit organization to provide for the collection and transport of recyclable materials and related activities under this section.
[ 1999 c 249 § 304; 1991 c 11 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.51.046.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
Marinas and airports: RCW 70A.200.110.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.050 - Community restitution for littering in state parks—Policy and procedures.

RCW 79A.05.050
Community restitution for littering in state parks—Policy and procedures.
(1) The commission shall establish a policy and procedures for supervising and evaluating community restitution activities that may be imposed under RCW 70A.200.060(3) including a description of what constitutes satisfactory completion of community restitution.
(2) The commission shall inform each state park of the policy and procedures regarding community restitution activities, and each state park shall then notify the commission as to whether or not the park elects to participate in the community restitution program. The commission shall transmit a list notifying the district courts of each state park that elects to participate.
[ 2021 c 65 § 90; 2002 c 175 § 52; 1996 c 263 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.51.048.]
NOTES:
Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
Effective date—2002 c 175: See note following RCW 7.80.130.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.055 - Additional powers and duties.

RCW 79A.05.055
Additional powers and duties.
The commission may:
(1) Study and appraise parks and recreational needs of the state and assemble and disseminate information relative to parks and recreation;
(2) Make provisions for the publication and sale of interpretive, recreational, and historical materials and literature. Proceeds from such sales shall be directed to the parks improvement account; and
(3) Coordinate the parks and recreational functions of the various state departments, and cooperate with state and federal agencies in the promotion of parks and recreational opportunities.
[ 1997 c 137 § 1; 1987 c 225 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.050. Prior: 1955 c 391 § 2; 1947 c 271 § 4; RRS § 10768-3. Formerly RCW 43.51.050.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1997 c 137: "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, 1997." [ 1997 c 137 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.059 - State parks education and enhancement account.

RCW 79A.05.059
State parks education and enhancement account.
The state parks education and enhancement account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from the sale of Washington state parks and recreation commission special license plates, after the deductions permitted by RCW 46.68.425, must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may only be used to provide public educational opportunities and enhancement of Washington state parks. Only the director or the director'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.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1162; 2005 c 44 § 4.]
NOTES:
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.060 - Parks improvement account—Transfers to state parks renewal and stewardship account.

RCW 79A.05.060
Parks improvement account—Transfers to state parks renewal and stewardship account.
(1) The parks improvement account is hereby established in the state treasury.
(2) The commission shall deposit all moneys received from the sale of interpretive, recreational, and historical literature and materials in this account. Moneys in the account may be spent only for development, production, and distribution costs associated with literature and materials.
(3) Disbursements from the account shall be on the authority of the director, or the director's designee. The account is subject to the allotment procedure provided under chapter 43.88 RCW. No appropriation is required for disbursement of moneys to be used for support of further production of materials provided for in RCW 79A.05.055(2). The director may transfer a portion of the moneys in this account to the state parks renewal and stewardship account and may expend moneys so transferred for any purpose provided for in RCW 79A.05.215.
[ 1999 c 249 § 402; 1997 c 137 § 2; 1987 c 225 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.51.052.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
Effective date—1997 c 137: See note following RCW 79A.05.055.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.075 - Delegation of commission's powers and duties to director.

RCW 79A.05.075
Delegation of commission's powers and duties to director.
No provision of law relating to the commission shall prevent the commission from delegating to the director such powers and duties of the commission as they may deem proper.
[ 1999 c 249 § 306; 1969 ex.s. c 31 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.51.061.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.080 - Lease of parklands for television stations.

RCW 79A.05.080
Lease of parklands for television stations.
The state parks and recreation commission is hereby authorized to lease the use of such areas in Mount Spokane state park, Steptoe Butte state park, Kamiak Butte state park or any other state park for television stations as the commission may decide are suitable for that purpose: PROVIDED, That this authority shall not extend to school lands or lands held by the state of Washington for educational purposes.
[ 1965 c 8 § 43.51.062. Prior: 1953 c 39 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.51.062.]
NOTES:
Validating—1953 c 39: "Any lease authorizing the use of any portion of Mount Spokane state park for a television station which the state parks and recreation commission has already made is hereby validated and confirmed, and the parties thereto are bound by the terms thereof." [ 1953 c 39 § 2.]
Construction—1953 c 39: "The authority conferred by this act is in addition to the powers and authority now conferred upon the state parks and recreation commission, and this act shall not be construed to repeal or limit, by implication or otherwise, any authority or power now conferred by law upon the state parks and recreation commission." [ 1953 c 39 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.085 - Lease of parklands for television stations—Lease rental rates, terms—Attachment of antennae.

RCW 79A.05.085
Lease of parklands for television stations—Lease rental rates, terms—Attachment of antennae.
The commission shall determine the fair market value for television station leases based upon independent appraisals and existing leases for television stations shall be extended at said fair market rental for at least one period of not more than twenty years: PROVIDED, That the rates in said leases shall be renegotiated at five year intervals: PROVIDED FURTHER, That said stations shall permit the attachment of antennae of publicly operated broadcast and microwave stations where electronically practical to combine the towers: PROVIDED FURTHER, That notwithstanding any term to the contrary in any lease, this section shall not preclude the commission from prescribing new and reasonable lease terms relating to the modification, placement, or design of facilities operated by or for a station, and any extension of a lease granted under this section shall be subject to this proviso: PROVIDED FURTHER, That notwithstanding any other provision of law the director in his or her discretion may waive any requirement that any environmental impact statement or environmental assessment be submitted as to any lease negotiated and signed between January 1, 1974, and December 31, 1974.
[ 2013 c 23 § 265; 1974 ex.s. c 151 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.51.063.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.087 - Commercial advertising on or in state parks lands and buildings—Conditions and standards.

RCW 79A.05.087
Commercial advertising on or in state parks lands and buildings—Conditions and standards.
(1) The commission, in consultation with the department of archaeology and historic preservation, may permit commercial advertising on or in state parks lands and buildings when all the following conditions and standards are met with regard to the commercial advertising:
(a) It conforms to the United States secretary of the interior's standards for the treatment of historic properties when applied to advertising affecting historic structures, cultural and historic landscapes, and archaeological sites;
(b) It does not detract from the integrity of the park's natural, cultural, historic, and recreational resources and outstanding scenic view sheds;
(c) It does not create a potential conflict of interest because of the commercial or corporate entity's regulatory or business relationships with the commission; and
(d) It will acknowledge individuals and organizations that are donors or sponsors of park events or projects or support the sustainability of park concessionaires, lessees, or service providers.
(2) The commission is encouraged to use its advertising authority to promote:
(a) Community economic development near state parks;
(b) Wellness, healthy food options, healthy behaviors, and any other public health goals or principles adopted by the state; and
(c) Park visitor awareness of services and activities within and near each park.
(3) The commission shall adopt standards for advertising, naming, product placement, and other forms of commercial recognition that require the commission to define and prohibit, at minimum, the following:
(a) Obscene, indecent, or discriminatory content;
(b) Political or public issue advocacy content;
(c) Products, services, or other materials that are offensive, insulting, disparaging, or degrading; or
(d) Products, services, or messages that are contrary to the public interest, including any advertisement that encourages or depicts unsafe behaviors or encourages unsafe or prohibited recreation activities. Tobacco and cannabis must be included among the products prohibited under this subsection (3)(d).
(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, commercial advertising, including product placement, is permitted on commission websites, electronic social media, and printed materials within or outside of state parks.
[ 2014 c 86 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.090 - Exemption of persons over sixty-five from fees for collection in state parks of wood debris for personal use.

RCW 79A.05.090
Exemption of persons over sixty-five from fees for collection in state parks of wood debris for personal use.
Persons over the age of sixty-five are exempt from any permit or other administrative fee imposed by the commission for the collection of wood debris in state parks, if such wood is for personal use.
[ 1983 c 193 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.51.065.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.095 - Donations of land for park purposes.

RCW 79A.05.095
Donations of land for park purposes.
The commission may receive and accept donations of lands for state park purposes, and shall be responsible for the management and control of all lands so acquired. It may from time to time recommend to the legislature the acquisition of lands for park purposes by purchase or condemnation.
[ 1999 c 249 § 901; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.070. Prior: 1913 c 113 § 2; RRS § 10940. Formerly RCW 43.51.070.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.100 - Bequests and donations of money.

RCW 79A.05.100
Bequests and donations of money.
The commission may receive in trust any money donated or bequeathed to it, and carry out the terms of such donation or bequest, or, in the absence of such terms, expend the same as it may deem advisable for park or parkway purposes.
Money so received shall be deposited in the state parks renewal and stewardship account.
[ 1997 c 137 § 3; 1969 c 99 § 2; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.090. Prior: 1923 c 157 § 2; 1921 c 149 § 3; RRS § 10943. Formerly RCW 43.51.090.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1997 c 137: See note following RCW 79A.05.055.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.105 - Withdrawal of granted lands on public highways.

RCW 79A.05.105
Withdrawal of granted lands on public highways.
Inasmuch as the value of land with standing timber is increasing and will continue to increase from year to year and no loss will be caused to the common school fund or other fund into which the proceeds of the sale of any land held by the state would be paid by postponing the sale thereof, the commissioner of public lands may, upon his or her own motion, and shall, when directed so to do by the state parks and recreation commission, withdraw from sale any land held by the state abutting on any public highway and certify to the commission that such land is withheld from sale pursuant to the terms of this section.
Such lands shall not be sold until directed by the legislature, and shall in the meantime be under the care, charge, control, and supervision of the commission.
[ 2013 c 23 § 266; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.100. Prior: 1921 c 149 § 4; RRS § 10944. Formerly RCW 43.51.100.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.110 - Withdrawal of other lands—Exchange for lands on highway.

RCW 79A.05.110
Withdrawal of other lands—Exchange for lands on highway.
The commissioner of public lands may, upon his or her own motion, and shall, when directed so to do by the commission, withdraw from sale any land held by the state and not acquired directly from the United States with reservations as to the manner of sale thereof and the purposes for which it may be sold, and certify to the commission that such land is withheld from sale pursuant to the terms of this section.
All such land shall be under the care, charge, control, and supervision of the commission, and after appraisal in such manner as the commission directs may be exchanged for land of equal value, and to this end the chair and secretary of the commission may execute deeds of conveyance in the name of the state.
[ 1999 c 249 § 902; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.110. Prior: 1921 c 149 § 5; RRS § 10945. Formerly RCW 43.51.110.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.115 - Cross-state trail facility.

RCW 79A.05.115
Cross-state trail facility.
The commission shall develop and maintain a cross-state trail facility with appropriate appurtenances.
[ 2018 c 279 § 1; 2009 c 338 § 1; 2006 c 160 § 1; 1999 c 301 § 1; 1996 c 129 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.51.112.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 338: "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 June 30, 2009." [ 2009 c 338 § 5.]
Effective date—1999 c 301: "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 immediately [May 13, 1999]." [ 1999 c 301 § 6.]
Intent—1996 c 129: "The legislature intends to complete a cross-state trail system while maintaining long-term ownership of the Milwaukee Road corridor. In order to accomplish this, it will be beneficial to change the management and control of certain portions of the Milwaukee Road corridor currently managed and controlled by several state agencies and to provide a franchise to establish and maintain a rail line. It is the intent of the legislature that if a franchise is not agreed upon, no changes in the current management and control shall occur." [ 1996 c 129 § 1.]
Effective date—1996 c 129: "This act takes effect July 1, 1996." [ 1996 c 129 § 10.]
Severability—1996 c 129: "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." [ 1996 c 129 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.120 - Cross-state trail—Transfer of lands in Milwaukee Road corridor.

RCW 79A.05.120
Cross-state trail—Transfer of lands in Milwaukee Road corridor.
(1) To facilitate completion of a cross-state trail under the management of the parks and recreation commission, management and control of lands known as the Milwaukee Road corridor shall be transferred between state agencies as follows on the date a franchise agreement is entered into for a rail line over portions of the Milwaukee Road corridor:
(a) Portions owned by the state between Ellensburg and the Columbia river that are managed by the parks and recreation commission are transferred to the department of transportation;
(b) Portions owned by the state between the west side of the Columbia river and Royal City Junction and between Warden and Lind that are managed by the department of natural resources are transferred to the department of transportation;
(c) Portions owned by the state between Lind and the Idaho border that are managed by the department of natural resources are transferred to the parks and recreation commission as of June 7, 2006; and
(d) Portions owned by the state between Lind and Marengo are transferred to the department of transportation.
(2) The department of natural resources may, by mutual agreement with the parks and recreation commission, transfer management authority over portions of the Milwaukee Road corridor to the state parks and recreation commission, at any time prior to the department of transportation entering into a franchise agreement.
(3) No transfers shall occur unless the department of transportation enters into a franchise agreement for a rail line over any of the portions of the Milwaukee Road corridor between Ellensburg and Marengo.
[ 2018 c 279 § 2; 2009 c 338 § 2; 2006 c 160 § 2; 1999 c 301 § 2; 1996 c 129 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.51.1121.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 338: See note following RCW 79A.05.115.
Effective date—1999 c 301: See note following RCW 79A.05.115.
Intent—Effective date—Severability—1996 c 129: See notes following RCW 79A.05.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.130 - Cross-state trail account—Land acquisition—Rules describing trail.

RCW 79A.05.130
Cross-state trail account—Land acquisition—Rules describing trail.
(1) The cross-state trail account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Eleven million five hundred thousand dollars is provided to the state parks and recreation commission to acquire, construct, and maintain a cross-state trail. This amount may consist of: (a) Legislative appropriations intended for trail development; (b) payments for the purchase of federally granted trust lands; and (c) franchise fees derived from use of the rail corridor. The legislature intends that any amounts provided from the transportation fund are to be repaid to the transportation fund from franchise fees.
(2) The department shall deposit franchise fees from use of the rail corridor according to the following priority: (a) To the department of transportation for actual costs incurred in administering the franchise; (b) to the department of natural resources as compensation for use of federally granted trust lands in the rail corridor; (c) to the transportation fund to reimburse any amounts transferred or appropriated from that fund by the legislature for trail development; (d) to the cross-state trail account, not to exceed eleven million five hundred thousand dollars, provided that this amount shall be reduced proportionate with any funds transferred or appropriated by the 1996 legislature or paid from franchise fees for the purchase of federally granted trust lands or for trail development; and (e) the remainder to the essential rail assistance account, created under RCW 47.76.250. Expenditures from the cross-state trail account may be used only for the acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of the cross-state trail. Only the director of the state parks and recreation commission or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for expenditures.
(3) The commission may acquire land from willing sellers for the cross-state trail, but not by eminent domain.
(4) The commission shall adopt rules describing the cross-state trail.
[ 2018 c 279 § 4; 2009 c 338 § 4; 2006 c 160 § 4; 1999 c 301 § 4; 1996 c 129 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.51.114.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 338: See note following RCW 79A.05.115.
Effective date—1999 c 301: See note following RCW 79A.05.115.
Intent—Effective date—Severability—1996 c 129: See notes following RCW 79A.05.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.135 - Dedication as parks and parkways.

RCW 79A.05.135
Dedication as parks and parkways.
All state parks and parkways, subject to the provisions of this chapter are set apart and dedicated as public parks and parkways for the benefit and enjoyment of all the people of this state.
[ 1965 c 8 § 43.51.120. Prior: 1921 c 149 § 6; RRS § 10946. Formerly RCW 43.51.120.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.140 - Permits for improvement of parks—Limitations.

RCW 79A.05.140
Permits for improvement of parks—Limitations.
The state parks and recreation commission may grant permits to individuals, groups, churches, charities, organizations, agencies, clubs, or associations to improve any state park or parkway, or any lands belonging to the state and withdrawn from sale under the provisions of this chapter. These improvements shall not interfere with access to or use of such public lands or facilities by the general public and shall benefit the public in terms of safety, recreation, aesthetics, or wildlife or natural area preservation. These improvements on public lands and facilities shall be for the use of all members of the general public.
[ 1999 c 59 § 2; 1982 c 156 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.130. Prior: 1929 c 83 § 1; RRS § 10946-1. Formerly RCW 43.51.130.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.145 - Application for permit.

RCW 79A.05.145
Application for permit.
Any such individual, group, organization, agency, club, or association desiring to obtain such permit shall make application therefor in writing to the commission, describing the lands proposed to be improved and stating the nature of the proposed improvement.
[ 1999 c 59 § 3; 1982 c 156 § 2; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.140. Prior: 1929 c 83 § 2; RRS § 10946-2. Formerly RCW 43.51.140.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.150 - Plans and specifications.

RCW 79A.05.150
Plans and specifications.
If the state parks and recreation commission determines that the proposed improvement will substantially alter a park, parkway, or parkland, it shall require the applicant to submit detailed plans and specifications of the proposed improvement, which, as submitted, or as modified by the state parks and recreation commission, shall be incorporated in the permit when granted.
[ 1982 c 156 § 3; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.150. Prior: 1929 c 83 § 3; RRS § 10946-3. Formerly RCW 43.51.150.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.155 - Surety bond.

RCW 79A.05.155
Surety bond.
If the commission determines it necessary, the applicant shall execute and file with the secretary of state a bond payable to the state, in such penal sum as the commission shall require, with good and sufficient sureties to be approved by the commission, conditioned that the grantee of the permit will make the improvement in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the permit, and, in case the improvement is made upon lands withdrawn from sale under the provisions of RCW 79A.05.105, will pay into the state treasury to the credit of the fund to which the proceeds of the sale of such lands would belong, the appraised value of all merchantable timber and material on the land, destroyed, or used in making such improvement.
[ 2000 c 11 § 31; 1982 c 156 § 4; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.160. Prior: 1929 c 83 § 4; RRS § 10946-4. Formerly RCW 43.51.160.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.160 - Police powers of designated officers employed by commission.

RCW 79A.05.160
Police powers of designated officers employed by commission.
(1) Designated officers, employed by the commission, shall be vested with police powers to enforce the laws of this state:
(a) Within the boundaries of any state park, including lands owned, managed, or comanaged by the commission under lease or other agreement;
(b) In winter recreation facilities established and administered by the commission pursuant to RCW 79A.05.225(1)(a);
(c) On public roadways and public waterways bisecting the contiguous borders of any state park, including lands owned, managed, or comanaged by the commission under lease or other agreement;
(d) Upon the prior written consent of the sheriff or chief of police in whose primary territorial jurisdiction the exercise of the powers occur;
(e) In response to the request of a peace officer with enforcement authority; and
(f) When the officer is in fresh pursuit for an offense committed in the presence of the officer while the officer had police powers as specified in (a) through (e) of this subsection.
(2) The director may, under the provisions of RCW 7.84.140, enter into an agreement allowing officers of the department of natural resources, the department of fish and wildlife, and tribal law enforcement agencies on contiguous or comanaged property, to enforce certain civil infractions created under this title.
[ 2016 c 185 § 1; 2011 c 320 § 15; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.170. Prior: 1921 c 149 § 7; RRS § 10947. Formerly RCW 43.51.170.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 320: See note following RCW 79A.80.005.
Findings—Intent—2011 c 320: See RCW 79A.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.162 - Physical injury to a person/substantial damage to property—Authority of a designated officer.

RCW 79A.05.162
Physical injury to a person/substantial damage to property—Authority of a designated officer.
When physical injury to a person or substantial damage to property occurs, or is about to occur, within the presence of an officer of the commission designated with police powers pursuant to RCW 79A.05.160, the designated officer is authorized to take such action as is reasonably necessary to prevent physical injury to a person or substantial damage to property or prevent further injury to a person or further substantial damage to property. A designated officer shall be immune from civil liability for damages arising out of the action of the designated officer to prevent physical injury to a person or substantial damage to property or prevent further injury to a person or further substantial damage to property, unless it is shown that the designated officer acted with gross negligence or bad faith.
[ 2016 c 185 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.165 - Penalties.

RCW 79A.05.165
Penalties.
(1) Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who:
(a) Cuts, breaks, injures, destroys, takes, or removes any tree, shrub, timber, plant, or natural object in any park or parkway except in accordance with such rules as the commission may prescribe; or
(b) Kills, or pursues with intent to kill, any bird or animal in any park or parkway except in accordance with a research pass, permit, or other approval issued by the commission, pursuant to rule, for scientific research purposes; or
(c) Takes any fish from the waters of any park or parkway, except in conformity with such general rules as the commission may prescribe; or
(d) Willfully mutilates, injures, defaces, or destroys any guidepost, notice, tablet, fence, inclosure [enclosure], or work for the protection or ornamentation of any park or parkway; or
(e) Lights any fire upon any park or parkway, except in such places as the commission has authorized, or willfully or carelessly permits any fire which he or she has lighted or which is under his or her charge, to spread or extend to or burn any of the shrubbery, trees, timber, ornaments, or improvements upon any park or parkway, or leaves any campfire which he or she has lighted or which has been left in his or her charge, unattended by a competent person, without extinguishing it; or
(f) Places within any park or parkway or affixes to any object therein contained, without a written license from the commission, any word, character, or device designed to advertise any business, profession, article, thing, exhibition, matter, or event.
(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a person who violates any rule adopted, promulgated, or issued by the commission pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) The commission may specify by rule, when not inconsistent with applicable statutes, that violation of the rule is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[ 2007 c 441 § 2; (2008 c 83 § 2 expired December 1, 2010); 2003 c 53 § 382; 1997 c 214 § 1; 1987 c 380 § 15; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.180. Prior: 1921 c 149 § 8; RRS § 10948. Formerly RCW 43.51.180.]
NOTES:
Expiration date—2008 c 83: "This act expires December 1, 2010." [ 2008 c 83 § 3.]
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective date—1987 c 380: See RCW 7.84.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.168 - Bridge jumping warning signs.

RCW 79A.05.168
Bridge jumping warning signs.
(1) Before entering into any contract for the construction of or replacement of any bridge on land controlled by the commission, the director must consider whether to require the installation of informational signs that address the hazards of diving or jumping off the bridge as part of the contract. These signs are meant to provide more information than just a "no jumping" sign so that people can better understand the hazards related to a particular location. Signs with information on the hazard of cold-water shock that leads to drowning are encouraged to be installed in locations where people might otherwise think a location is safe for swimming. Signs under this section may include the statewide 988 suicide prevention hotline.
(2) Signs created under this section for placement within the right-of-way of the state highway system may not conflict with provisions of the manual on uniform traffic control devices or existing state laws related to placement and design of signs that are placed along transportation corridors.
(3) This section does not create a private right of action by, or a legal duty to, any party, and may not be used to impose liability on the commission if a sign has or has not been erected on its property. The state of Washington, including all of its agencies, subdivisions, employees, and agents, shall not be liable in tort for any violation of chapter 54, Laws of 2023, notwithstanding any other provision of law.
[ 2023 c 54 § 12.]
NOTES:
Short title—Intent—Finding—2023 c 54: See notes following RCW 35.21.095.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.170 - Transfer of surplus land—Reversionary clause required—Release—Parkland acquisition account.

RCW 79A.05.170
Transfer of surplus land—Reversionary clause required—Release—Parkland acquisition account.
(1) Any lands owned by the state parks and recreation commission, which are determined to be surplus to the needs of the state for development for state park purposes and which the commission proposes to deed to a local government or other entity, shall be accompanied by a clause requiring that if the land is not used for outdoor recreation purposes, ownership of the land shall revert to the state parks and recreation commission.
(2) The state parks and recreation commission, in cases where land subject to such a reversionary clause is proposed for use or disposal for purposes other than recreation, shall require that, if the land is surplus to the needs of the commission for park purposes at the time the commission becomes aware of its proposed use for nonrecreation purposes, the holder of the land or property shall reimburse the commission for the release of the reversionary interest in the land. The reimbursement shall be in the amount of the fair market value of the reversionary interest as determined by a qualified appraiser agreeable to the commission. Appraisal costs shall be borne by the local entity which holds title to the land.
(3) Any funds generated under a reimbursement under this section shall be deposited in the parkland acquisition account which is hereby created in the state treasury. Moneys in this account are to be used solely for the purchase or acquisition of property for use as state park property by the commission, as directed by the legislature; all such funds shall be subject to legislative appropriation.
[ 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 23; 1985 c 57 § 33; 1984 c 87 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.51.200.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.
Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.175 - Disposal of land not needed for park purposes.

RCW 79A.05.175
Disposal of land not needed for park purposes.
Whenever the commission finds that any land under its control cannot advantageously be used for park purposes, it is authorized to dispose of such land by the method provided in this section or by the method provided in RCW 79A.05.170. If such lands are school or other grant lands, control thereof shall be relinquished by resolution of the commission to the proper state officials. If such lands were acquired under restrictive conveyances by which the state may hold them only so long as they are used for park purposes, they may be returned to the donor or grantors by the commission. All other such lands may be either sold by the commission to the highest bidder or exchanged for other lands of equal value by the commission, and all conveyance documents shall be executed by the governor. All such exchanges shall be accompanied by a transfer fee, to be set by the commission and paid by the other party to the transfer; such fee shall be paid into the parkland acquisition account established under RCW 79A.05.170. The commission may accept sealed bids, electronic bids, or oral bids at auction. Bids on all sales shall be solicited at least twenty days in advance of the sale date by an advertisement appearing at least once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the land to be sold is located. If the commission feels that no bid received adequately reflects the fair value of the land to be sold, it may reject all bids, and may call for new bids. All proceeds derived from the sale of such park property shall be paid into the parkland acquisition account. All land considered for exchange shall be evaluated by the commission to determine its adaptability to park usage. The equal value of all lands exchanged shall first be determined by the appraisals to the satisfaction of the commission. No sale or exchange of state parklands shall be made without the unanimous consent of the commission.
[ 2007 c 145 § 1; 1999 c 249 § 601; 1998 c 42 § 1; 1984 c 87 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 246 § 1; 1969 c 99 § 3; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.210. Prior: 1953 c 64 § 1; 1947 c 261 § 1; RRS § 10951a. Formerly RCW 43.51.210.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.178 - Real property disposal—Disputed land—Manner—Notice and hearing—Suit for noncompliance.

RCW 79A.05.178
Real property disposal—Disputed land—Manner—Notice and hearing—Suit for noncompliance.
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the commission may directly dispose of up to ten contiguous acres of real property, without public auction, to resolve trespass, property ownership disputes, and boundary adjustments with adjacent private property owners. Real property to be disposed of under this section may be disposed of only after appraisal and for at least fair market value, and only if the transaction is in the best interest of the state. The commission shall cooperate with potential purchasers to arrive at a mutually agreeable sales price. If necessary, determination of fair market value may include the use of separate independent appraisals by each party and the review of the appraisals, as agreed upon by the parties. All conveyance documents shall be executed by the governor. All proceeds from the disposal of the property shall be paid into the parkland acquisition account. No disposal of real property may be made without the unanimous consent of the commission.
(2) Prior to the disposal of any real property under subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposal in the county where the real property, or the greatest portion of the real property, is located. At least ten days, but not more than twenty-five days, prior to the hearing, the commission shall publish a paid public notice of reasonable size in display advertising form, setting forth the date, time, and place of the hearing, at least once in one or more daily newspapers of general circulation in the county and at least once in one or more weekly newspapers circulated in the area where the real property is located. A news release concerning the public hearing must be disseminated among print and electronic media in the area where the real property is located. The public notice and news release shall also identify the real property involved in the proposed disposal and describe the purpose of the proposed disposal. A summary of the testimony presented at the public hearing shall be prepared for the commission's consideration when reviewing the proposed disposal of real property.
(3) If there is a failure to substantially comply with the procedures set out under this section, then the agreement to dispose of the real property is subject to being declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction. Such a suit must be brought within one year of the date of the real property disposal agreement.
[ 2000 c 42 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.179 - Notification requirements.

RCW 79A.05.179
Notification requirements.
Actions under this chapter are subject to the notification requirements of RCW 43.17.400.
[ 2007 c 62 § 11.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Severability—2007 c 62: See notes following RCW 43.17.400.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.180 - Exchange of state land by commission—Public notice—News release—Hearing—Procedure.

RCW 79A.05.180
Exchange of state land by commission—Public notice—News release—Hearing—Procedure.
Before the director of parks and recreation presents a proposed exchange to the parks and recreation commission involving an exchange of state land pursuant to this chapter, the director shall hold a public hearing on the proposal in the county where the state lands or the greatest proportion thereof is located. Ten days but not more than twenty-five days prior to such hearing, the director shall publish a paid public notice of reasonable size in display advertising form, setting forth the date, time, and place of the hearing, at least once in one or more daily newspapers of general circulation in the county and at least once in one or more weekly newspapers circulated in the area where the state owned land is located. A news release pertaining to the hearing shall be disseminated among printed and electronic media in the area where the state land is located. The public notice and news release also shall identify lands involved in the proposed exchange and describe the purposes of the exchange and proposed use of the lands involved. A summary of the testimony presented at the hearings shall be prepared for the commission's consideration when reviewing the director's exchange proposal. If there is a failure to substantially comply with the procedures set forth in this section, then the exchange agreement shall be subject to being declared invalid by a court. Any such suit must be brought within one year from the date of the exchange agreement.
[ 1998 c 42 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 107 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.51.215.]
NOTES:
Exchange of land under control of department of natural resources, procedure: RCW 79.17.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.185 - Small boat facilities for Puget Sound authorized.

RCW 79A.05.185
Small boat facilities for Puget Sound authorized.
To encourage the development of the Puget Sound country as a recreational boating area, the commission is authorized to establish landing, launch ramp, and other facilities for small pleasure boats at places on Puget Sound frequented by such boats and where the commission shall find such facilities will be of greatest advantage to the users of pleasure boats. The commission is authorized to acquire land or to make use of lands belonging to the state for such purposes, and to construct the necessary floats, launch ramp, and other desirable structures and to make such further development of any area used in connection therewith as in the judgment of the commission is best calculated to facilitate the public enjoyment thereof.
[ 1999 c 249 § 904; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.220. Prior: 1949 c 154 § 1; RRS § 10768-4d. Formerly RCW 43.51.220.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.187 - Transfer of ownership of commission-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition.

RCW 79A.05.187
Transfer of ownership of commission-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition.
(1) Prior to transferring ownership of a commission-owned vessel, the commission shall conduct a thorough review of the physical condition of the vessel, the vessel's operating capability, and any containers and other materials that are not fixed to the vessel.
(2) If the commission determines the vessel is in a state of advanced deterioration or poses a reasonably imminent threat to human health or safety, including a threat of environmental contamination, that the commission may: (a) Not transfer the vessel until the conditions identified under this subsection have been corrected; or (b) permanently dispose of the vessel by landfill, deconstruction, or other related method.
(3) Vessels taken into custody under chapter 79.100 RCW are not subject to this section or RCW 79A.05.189.
[ 2013 c 291 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.189 - Transfer of ownership of commission-owned vessel—Further requirements.

RCW 79A.05.189
Transfer of ownership of commission-owned vessel—Further requirements.
(1) Following the inspection required under RCW 79A.05.187 and prior to transferring ownership of a commission-owned vessel, the commission shall obtain the following from the transferee:
(a) The purposes for which the transferee intends to use the vessel; and
(b) Information demonstrating the prospective owner's intent to obtain legal moorage following the transfer, in the manner determined by the commission.
(2)(a) The commission shall remove any containers or other materials that are not fixed to the vessel and contain hazardous substances, as defined under RCW 70A.305.020.
(b) However, the commission may transfer a vessel with:
(i) Those containers or materials described under (a) of this subsection where the transferee demonstrates to the commission's satisfaction that the container's or material's presence is consistent with the anticipated use of the vessel; and
(ii) A reasonable amount of fuel as determined by the commission, based on factors including the vessel's size, condition, and anticipated use of the vessel, including initial destination following transfer.
(c) The commission may consult with the department of ecology in carrying out the requirements of this subsection.
(3) Prior to sale, and unless the vessel has a title or valid marine document, the commission is required to apply for a certificate of title for the vessel under RCW 88.02.510 and register the vessel under RCW 88.02.550.
[ 2021 c 65 § 91; 2013 c 291 § 12.]
NOTES:
Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.