WSR 97-18-080

PROPOSED RULES

PARKS AND RECREATION

COMMISSION

[Filed September 3, 1997, 10:55 a.m.]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 97-15-152 and 97-15-113.

Title of Rule: Chapter 352-32 WAC, Public use of state park areas, WAC 352-32-250 Standard fees charged, 352-32-010 Definitions, 352-32-210 Consumption of alcohol in state parks, 352-32-251 Limited income senior citizen, disability, and veteran disability passes, and 352-32-270 Sno-park permit fees.

Purpose: These rules need to be opened in order to make changes, updates, and the establishment of new fees in conjunction with the state parks annual fee review.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050, 43.51.040, and 43.51.300.

Summary: Identify new fees, modify definitions for existing fees, minor language changes to clarify regulations.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: As part of the state parks annual fee review, regulations are updated to reflect changes in policy and circumstances.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Pamela McConkey, 7150 Cleanwater Lane, (360) 902-8595; Implementation and Enforcement: Kathryn Smith, (360) 902-8594.

Name of Proponent: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, Sno-Parks Advisory, private and governmental.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Rules define and establish state park fees concerning public use of state park areas. The changes being proposed are the result of state parks annual fee review and reflect changes in policy suggested by that review. Changes include: Defining new fees, modifying existing fees, and clarification of language to meet commission policy goals and provide for efficient management of state parks. Anticipated effects include generation of additional revenue for state parks and improvement of park management and rule enforcement.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Changes include definition and establishment of new fees, modifying existing fees, and clarification of language in certain sections of chapter 352-32 WAC.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. This WAC amendment does not regulate or have economic impact through regulations on small businesses. There are no compliance costs to small businesses.

RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. Significant legislative rule-making requirements are not imposed on the state Parks and Recreation Commission nor has the commission voluntarily applied these requirements.

Hearing Location: Red Lion, 322 North Spokane Falls Court, Spokane, WA, on October 17, 1997, at 9:00.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Tom Ernsberger by October 7, 1997, TDD (509) 664-3162, or (509) 662-0420.

Submit Written Comments to: Kathryn J. Smith, 7150 Cleanwater Lane, Olympia, WA 98504-2650, FAX (360) 586-5875, by October 6, 1997.

Date of Intended Adoption: October 17, 1997.

September 3, 1997

Jim French

Policy Analyst

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 96-22-018, filed 10/29/96, effective 1/1/97)

WAC 352-32-010 Definitions. Whenever used in this chapter the following terms shall be defined as herein indicated:

"Bivouac" shall mean to camp overnight on a vertical rock climbing route on a ledge or in a hammock sling.

"Camping" shall mean erecting a tent or shelter or arranging bedding, or both, or parking a recreation vehicle or other vehicle for the purpose of remaining overnight.

"Camping unit" shall mean a group of people (one or more persons) that is organized, equipped and capable of sustaining its own camping activity.

"Commercial recreation use" is a recreational activity in a state park that is packaged and sold as a service by an organization or individual, other than state parks or a state park concessionaire.

"Commercial recreation provider" is any individual or organization that packages and sells a service that meets the definition of a commercial recreation use.

"Commission" shall mean the Washington state parks and recreation commission.

"Day area parking space" shall mean any designated parking space within any state park area designated for daytime vehicle parking.

"Director" shall mean the director of the Washington state parks and recreation commission.

"Emergency area" is an area in the park separate from the designated overnight camping area, which the park manager decides may be used for camping when no alternative camping facilities are available within reasonable driving distances.

"Environmental interpretation" shall mean the provision of services, materials, publications and/or facilities, including environmental learning centers (ELC), for other than basic access to parks and individual camping, picnicking, and boating in parks, that enhance public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural heritage through agency directed or self-learning activities.

"Environmental learning centers (ELC)" shall mean those specialized facilities, designated by the director, designed to promote outdoor recreation experiences and environmental education in a range of state park settings.

"Group camping areas" are designated areas usually primitive with minimal utilities and site amenities and are for the use of organized groups. Facilities and extent of development vary from park to park.

"Motorcycle" means every motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a farm tractor and a moped.

"Multiple campsite" shall mean a designated and posted camping facility encompassing two or more individual standard, utility or primitive campsites.

"Overflow area" shall mean an area in a park separate from designated overnight and emergency camping areas, designated by the park manager, for ((primitive)) camping to accommodate peak camping demands in the geographic region.

"Overnight accommodations" shall mean any facility or site designated for overnight occupancy within a state park area.

"Paraglider" shall mean an unpowered ultralight vehicle capable of flight, consisting of a fabric, rectangular or elliptical canopy or wing connected to the pilot by suspension lines and straps, made entirely of nonrigid materials except for the pilot's harness and fasteners. The term "paraglider" shall not include hang gliders or parachutes.

"Person" shall mean all natural persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, clubs, and all associations or combinations of persons whenever acting for themselves or by an agent, servant, or employee.

"Popular destination park" shall mean any state park designated by the director as a popular destination park because, it is typically occupied to capacity ((by Thursday or)) on Friday or Saturday night during the high use season ((and the typical park user plans to stay more than one night)).

"Primitive campsite" shall mean a campsite not provided with flush comfort station nearby and which may not have any of the amenities of a standard campsite.

"Public assembly" shall mean a meeting, rally, gathering, demonstration, vigil, picketing, speechmaking, march, parade, religious service, or other congregation of persons for the purpose of public expression of views of a political or religious nature for which there is a reasonable expectation that more than one hundred persons will attend based on information provided by the applicant. Public assemblies must be open to all members of the public, and are generally the subject of attendance solicitations circulated prior to the event, such as media advertising, flyers, brochures, word-of-mouth notification, or other form of prior encouragement to attend.

Alternatively, the agency director may declare an event to be a public assembly in the following cases: Where evidentiary circumstances and supporting material suggest that more than one hundred persons will attend, even where the applicant does not indicate such an expectation; or where there is reason to expect a need for special preparations by the agency or the applicant, due to the nature or location of the event.

"Ranger" shall mean a duly appointed Washington state parks ranger who is vested with police powers under RCW 43.51.170, and shall include the park manager in charge of any state park area.

"Recreation vehicle" shall mean a vehicle/trailer unit, van, pickup truck with camper, motor home, converted bus, or any similar type vehicle which contains sleeping and/or housekeeping accommodations.

"Residence" shall mean the long-term habitation of facilities at a given state park for purposes whose primary character is not recreational. "Residence" is characterized by one or both of the following patterns:

Camping at a given park for more than twenty days within a thirty-day time period May 1 through September 30; or thirty days within a sixty-day time period October 1 through April 30. As provided in WAC 352-32-030(7), continuous occupancy of facilities by the same camping unit shall be limited to ten consecutive nights May 1 through September 30 and fifteen consecutive nights October 1 through April 30 in one park, after which the camping unit must vacate the overnight park facilities for three consecutive nights. The time period shall begin on the date for which the first night's fee is paid.

The designation of the park facility as a permanent or temporary address on official documents or applications submitted to public or private agencies or institutions.

"Sno-park" shall mean any designated winter recreational parking area.

"Special groomed trail area" shall mean those sno-park areas designated by the director as requiring a special groomed trail permit.

"Special recreation event" shall mean a group recreation activity in a state park sponsored or organized by an individual or organization that requires reserving park areas, planning, facilities, staffing, or other services beyond the level normally provided at the state park to ensure public welfare and safety and facility and/or environmental protection.

"Standard campsite" shall mean a designated camping site which is served by nearby domestic water, sink waste, garbage disposal, flush comfort station and picnic table.

"State park area" shall mean any area under the ownership, management, or control of the commission, including trust lands which have been withdrawn from sale or lease by order of the commissioner of public lands and the management of which has been transferred to the commission, and specifically including all those areas defined in WAC 352-16-020. State park areas do not include the seashore conservation area as defined in RCW 43.51.655 and as regulated under chapter 352-36 WAC.

"Trailer dump station" shall mean any state park sewage disposal facility designated for the disposal of sewage waste from any recreation vehicle, other than as may be provided in a utility campsite.

"Upland" shall mean all lands lying above mean high water.

"Utility campsite" shall mean a standard campsite with the addition of electricity and which may have domestic water and/or sewer.

"Watercraft launch site" shall mean any facility located in a state park area designated for the purpose of placing or retrieving any vehicle-borne or trailer-borne watercraft into or out of the water.

"Water trail advisory committee" shall mean the twelve-member committee constituted by RCW 43.51.456.

"Water trail camping sites" shall mean those specially designated group camp areas identified with signs, that are near water ways, and that have varying facilities and extent of development.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050 and 43.51.040. 96-22-018, 352-32-010, filed 10/29/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.180. 96-02-015, 352-32-010, filed 12/21/95, effective 1/21/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, 352-32-010, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060 and 43.51.395. 95-07-061, 352-32-010, filed 3/13/95, effective 4/13/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-23-024, 352-32-010, filed 11/7/94, effective 1/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060. 94-08-036, 352-32-010, filed 3/31/94, effective 5/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-01-087, 352-32-010, filed 12/13/93, effective 1/13/94; 93-08-025, 352-32-010, filed 3/30/93, effective 5/1/93; 93-06-001, 352-32-010, filed 2/17/93, effective 3/20/93; 91-09-001, 352-32-010, filed 4/4/91, effective 5/15/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 89-07-020 (Order 89-01), 352-32-010, filed 3/7/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.10.040, 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 87-24-032 (Order 102), 352-32-010, filed 11/24/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 87-08-008 (Order 100), 352-32-010, filed 3/23/87, effective 5/15/87; 86-06-020 (Order 91), 352-32-010, filed 2/25/86; 81-09-034 (Order 50), 352-32-010, filed 4/14/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 80-14-009 (Order 48), 352-32-010, filed 9/22/80. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 80-05-007 (Order 45), 352-32-010, filed 4/4/80; Order 9, 352-32-010, filed 11/24/70.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 94-13-081, filed 6/13/94, effective 7/14/94)

WAC 352-32-210 Consumption of alcohol in state park areas. (1) Opening, possessing alcoholic beverage in an open container, or consuming any alcoholic beverages in any state park or state park area is prohibited except in the following designated areas and under the following circumstances in those state parks or state park areas not posted by the director as closed to alcohol pursuant to subsection (4) of this section:

(a) In designated campsites or in other overnight accommodations, by registered ((campers)) occupants or their guests;

(b) In designated picnic areas, which shall include those sites within state park areas where picnic tables, benches, fireplaces, and/or outdoor kitchens are available, even though not signed as designated picnic areas((;)) and public meeting rooms;

(c) In any reservable group day use facility by any authorized group which has paid the reservation fee and applicable damage deposit and which has obtained prior permit authorization to have alcohol by the park manager; and

(d) In any building, facility or park area operated and maintained under a concession agreement, wherein the concessionaire has been licensed to sell alcoholic beverages by the Washington state liquor control board, and where the dispensation of such alcoholic beverages by such concessionaire has been approved by the commission.

(2) Opening, possessing alcoholic beverage in an open container, or consuming any alcoholic beverages is prohibited at the following locations:

(a) Dash Point State Park;

(b) Saltwater State Park;

Except in the following designated areas and under the following circumstances:

(i) In designated campsites, or in other overnight accommodations by registered ((campers)) occupants or their guests.

(ii) In any building, facility or park area operated and maintained under a concession agreement wherein the concessionaire has been licensed to sell alcoholic beverages by the Washington state liquor control board, and where the dispensation of such alcoholic beverages by such concessionaire has been approved by the commission.

(iii) In any reservable group day use facility by any authorized group which has paid the reservation fee and applicable damage deposit and which has obtained prior permit authorization to have alcohol by the park manager.

(3) The director may, for a specified period or periods of time, close any state park or state park area to alcohol if the director concludes that an alcohol closure is necessary for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the public, park visitors or staff, or commission property. The director shall consider factors including but not limited to the effect or potential effect of alcohol on public and employee safety, park appearance, atmosphere, and noise levels, conflicts with other park uses or users, the demand for law enforcement, and the demand on agency staff. Prior to closing any park or park area to alcohol, the director or the director's designee shall hold a public hearing in the general area of the park or park area to be closed to alcohol. Prior notice of the meeting shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area. In the event the director determines that an immediate alcohol closure is necessary to protect against an imminent and substantial threat to the health, safety and welfare of the public, park visitors or staff, or commission property, the director may take emergency action to close a park or park area to alcohol without first complying with the publication and hearing requirements of this subsection. Such emergency closure may be effective for only so long as is necessary for the director to comply with the publication and hearing requirements of this subsection.

(4) The director shall ensure that any park or park area closed to alcohol pursuant to subsection (3) of this section is conspicuously posted as such at the entrance to said park or park area. Additionally, the director shall maintain for public distribution a current list of all parks and park areas closed to alcohol pursuant to subsection (3) of this section.

(5) Dispensing alcoholic beverages from containers larger than two gallons is prohibited in state park areas except when authorized in writing and in advance by the park manager.

(6) The provisions of this rule shall not apply to any part of the Seashore Conservation Area, as designated and established by RCW 43.51.655.

(7) Opening, consuming, or storing alcoholic beverages in Fort Simcoe State Park and Squaxin Island State Park is prohibited.

(8) Except as provided in WAC 352-32-310, any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-13-081, 352-32-210, filed 6/13/94, effective 7/14/94; 91-07-014, 352-32-210, filed 3/12/91, effective 4/12/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 86-14-025 (Order 95), 352-32-210, filed 6/24/86; 86-06-020 (Order 91), 352-32-210, filed 2/25/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(3). 81-24-020 (Order 55), 352-32-210, filed 11/24/81; Order 17, 352-32-210, filed 2/1/74; Order 11, 352-32-210, filed 7/29/71.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 96-22-018, filed 10/29/96, effective 1/1/97)

WAC 352-32-250 Standard fees charged. Fees shall be charged in parks operated by the ((Washington state parks and recreation)) commission for use of lands, facilities, programs, services, and materials as published by state parks: Provided, however, That the director has the authority to discount fees to a maximum of 50% below the published fee amounts in order to take advantage of marketing opportunities to encourage use and increase revenues. Any such discounts shall be effective for a limited period of time less than one year in duration. The director may consider the following factors in temporarily establishing or discounting fees:

Prevailing rates for comparable facilities;

Day of the week;

Season of the year;

Amenities of the park area and site;

Demand for facilities; and

Such other considerations as the director deems appropriate. The director may also waive fees for marketing or promotional purposes or to redress visitor complaints, provided, however, that annual fees may not be waived. The director may also establish temporary fees for a maximum of one year for new facilities or services.

(1) The director may authorize reciprocity with other state or federal agencies for the use of annual permits of like services, provided, that Washington licensed vehicles and/or residents shall be required to have and/or display the appropriate Washington permit;

(2) Overnight camping - standard campsite; utility campsite; emergency campsite; overflow campsite; primitive campsite for nonmotorized vehicle; primitive campsite for motorized vehicle - fees will be charged as published by state parks. Payment for utility campsite will be collected whether utility hookups are actually used or not, except when otherwise specified by a ranger;

(3) Overnight camping - multiple campsites: Where campsites are designated and posted as a "multiple campsite," an individual may rent the multiple campsite by paying the multiple campsite fee. The multiple campsite fee will be calculated by multiplying the standard utility or primitive campsite fee, as applicable, by the number of individual campsites to be used in the designated multiple campsite;

(4) Group camping area - certain parks: Individual camping units using these facilities must pay the primitive campsite fee or other appropriate fee based on facilities available;

(5) Environmental interpretation:

(a) Service fees will be established by the director in order to recover, to the maximum extent practicable, all direct and indirect costs of environmental interpretation services on a program-wide basis based on anticipated attendance.

(b) Material and publication fees will be established by the director. All material and publication fees will be deposited in the parks improvement account to be used for purposes specified in RCW 43.51.052.

(c) Facility use, including environmental learning center fees, will be established by the commission. A facility use fee schedule is available by contacting Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, 7150 Cleanwater Lane, P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504-2650;

(6) Adirondacks - not to include those located in ELC areas: Occupancy shall be limited to the number of built-in bunks provided;

(7) Extra vehicle overnight parking fee will be charged for each additional unhitched vehicle in excess of the one recreational vehicle allowed at each campsite: Provided, An extra vehicle overnight parking fee shall not be imposed when the recreational vehicle and the towed vehicle arrive at the park hitched together, and after the camper has registered for and occupied the assigned campsite either the recreational vehicle or the towed vehicle remain parked at the campsite for the duration of the camper's stay;

(8) Unattended vehicle overnight parking permit: Unoccupied vehicles parked overnight in designated areas must register and pay the nightly permit fee. The permit must be prominently displayed in the vehicle;

(9) Watercraft launch site permit fee - charged according to facilities provided. Boat launch permit shall not be required for:

(a) Vehicles, other than those registered as extra overnight parking vehicles, registered for camping or overnight mooring in the park containing the watercraft launch site;

(b) Vehicles of persons using any recreational housing or conference facilities at Fort Worden State Park;

(c) Vehicles of persons holding limited-income senior citizen, disability or disabled veteran passes;

(d) Vehicles displaying a valid annual watercraft launch site permit;

(10) Annual watercraft launch site permit valid January 1 - December 31 at any launch site designated by the commission. Permit must be displayed as instructed on permit backing;

(11) Trailer dump station fee - Fee shall not be required for:

(a) Registered camping vehicles in the park containing the dump station;

(b) Vehicles of persons holding limited-income senior citizen, disability or disabled veterans passes;

(12) Popular destination park - a surcharge will apply for use of standard or utility campsite located in a popular destination park during such periods as the director may specify;

(13) Water trail site permits -

(a) Unlimited use within the calendar year, annual fee to be set by the director after consultation with the water trail advisory committee, based on a cumulative charge of $1.00 per site available for public use at the start of the calendar year;

(b) One day/night use within the calendar year, annual fee to be set by the director after consultation with the water trail advisory committee, based on a cumulative charge of $.35 per site available for public use at the start of the calendar year;

(c) For children under 13 years of age the permits shall be issued at no cost;

(d) Water trail permits issued to persons by another state or Canadian province will be honored provided that a similar reciprocal provision for Washington water trail permit holders is issued by that state or province;

(e) Water trail permits will be issued to holders of Washington state parks passes (WAC 352-32-251) for the applicable discounts;

(14) A surcharge per collection shall be assessed for any staff collected fee at a self-registration overnight facility;

(15) Group day use facilities - a minimum daily permit fee will be charged for groups of 20 or more;

(16) Reservation transaction - fee will be charged as published by state parks;

(17) Moorage facilities - fee will be charged as published by state parks;

(18) Hot showers, electric stoves, cable television and telephone line hook-ups - fees will be charged as published by state parks. Fees published by state parks do not apply in those circumstances set forth in WAC 352-32-280 and 352-32-285 as now or hereafter amended;

(19) Commercial recreation provider permit registration - a fee shall be charged, as published by state parks for registration as a commercial recreation provider;

(20) Commercial recreation provider permit - effective January 1, 1998, a fee shall be charged, as published by state parks for obtaining a permit to engage in commercial recreational use of state parks, as defined in WAC 352-32-010.

(21) Sno-park permit - seasonal and daily permit fees will be charged as published by state parks.

(22) Special groomed trail permit - a state-wide special groomed trail permit will be required for use of special groomed trail areas. The fee charged will be as published by state parks.

(23) Wood debris collection permit - fee will be charged for collection and removal of wood debris from a state park area pursuant to RCW 4.24.210. The fee may be waived for volunteers assisting with emergency salvage and storm clean-up in the parks.

(24) Merchandise - prices for merchandise including but not limited to interpretive, recreational and historic materials, literature, food, beverage, grocery and other items at agency operated sales points will be based on market rates and practices.

(25) Back country camping permit - fee will be charged as published by state parks for selected state park areas as designated by the director.

(26) Group use registration - fee will be charged for groups of 20 or more who have not otherwise reserved group facilities.

(27) Special event - fees will be charged based on the cost of providing events and market rates for comparable activities at other locations.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050 and 43.51.040. 96-22-018, 352-32-250, filed 10/29/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, 352-32-250, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060 and 43.51.395. 95-07-061, 352-32-250, filed 3/13/95, effective 4/13/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-23-024, 352-32-250, filed 11/7/94, effective 1/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060. 94-13-080, 352-32-250, filed 6/13/94, effective 7/14/94; 94-08-036, 352-32-250, filed 3/31/94, effective 5/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 93-19-113, 352-32-250, filed 9/20/93, effective 10/21/93; 93-08-025, 352-32-250, filed 3/30/93, effective 5/1/93. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.51 RCW. 92-10-018, 352-32-250, filed 4/29/92, effective 5/30/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 91-09-001, 352-32-250, filed 4/4/91, effective 5/15/91; 90-07-062, 352-32-250, filed 3/20/90, effective 4/20/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 89-07-020 (Order 89-01), 352-32-250, filed 3/7/89; 88-07-074 (Order 103), 352-32-250, filed 3/18/88, effective 5/15/88; 87-08-008 (Order 100), 352-32-250, filed 3/23/87, effective 5/15/87; Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040, 43.51.055 and 43.51.060. 85-08-003 (Order 88), 352-32-250, filed 3/22/85, effective 5/15/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 84-09-045 (Order 77), 352-32-250, filed 4/16/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.055 and 43.51.060. 83-23-094 (Order 71), 352-32-250, filed 11/22/83. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 83-09-031 (Resolution No. 67), 352-32-250, filed 4/15/83; 82-15-059 (Order 62), 352-32-250, filed 7/20/82; 82-09-035 (Order 60), 352-32-250, filed 4/14/82; 81-09-034 (Order 50), 352-32-250, filed 4/14/81; 80-05-007 (Order 45), 352-32-250, filed 4/4/80. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(2) and 43.51.060(6). 79-09-077 (Order 42), 352-32-250, filed 8/30/79, effective 10/1/79; 79-02-032 (Order 41), 352-32-250, filed 1/23/79, effective 5/1/79; 78-05-082 (Order 39), 352-32-250, filed 5/1/78; Order 36, 352-32-050 (codified as WAC 352-32-250), filed 10/11/77; Order 27, 352-32-250, filed 11/19/76.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 96-22-018, filed 10/29/96, effective 1/1/97)

WAC 352-32-251 Limited income senior citizen, disability, and veteran disability passes. (1)(a) Persons who are senior citizens, meet the eligibility requirements of RCW 43.51.055, and have been residents of Washington state for at least one year shall, upon application to the commission accompanied by either a copy of a federal income tax return filed for the previous calendar year, or a senior citizen property tax exemption pursuant to RCW 84.36.381, or a notarized affidavit of income on a form provided by the commission, receive a limited income senior citizen pass at no charge, which entitles the holder and the holder's camping unit to free admission to any state park administered facility, free use of trailer dump stations, watercraft launch sites, and to a fifty percent reduction in any campsite fees or moorage fees levied by the commission. Limited income senior citizen passes shall remain valid so long as the pass holder meets eligibility requirements.

(b) Proof submitted to the commission for the return of a senior citizen pass surrendered upon request to a commission employee who has reason to believe the user does not meet the eligibility criteria shall be the same as listed in subsections (1) and (5) of this section for original pass issuance.

(2) Persons who are permanently disabled, legally blind, or profoundly deaf, meet the eligibility requirements of RCW 43.51.055, and have been residents of Washington state for at least one year shall, upon application to the commission, receive a five year disability pass at no charge and other disabled persons who meet the eligibility requirements of RCW 43.51.055 and have been residents of Washington state for at least one year shall, upon application to the commission, receive a one year disability pass which entitles the holder and the holder's camping unit to free admission to any state park administered facility, free use of trailer dump stations, watercraft launch sites, and to a fifty percent reduction in any campsite fees or moorage fees levied by the commission.

(3) Persons who are veterans, meet the eligibility requirements of RCW 43.51.055, and have been residents of Washington state for at least one year shall, upon application to the commission, receive a lifetime veteran disability pass at no charge which entitles the holder and the holder's camping unit to free admission to any state park administered facility and to free use of any state park campsite, trailer dump station, watercraft launch site, or moorage facility, and reservation service.

(4) Applications for limited income senior citizen, disability, and veteran disability passes shall be made on forms prescribed by the commission.

(5) Verification of age shall be by original or copy of a birth certificate, notarized affidavit of age, witnessed statement of age, baptismal certificate, or driver's license. Verification of residency shall be by original or copy of a Washington state driver's license, voter's registration card, or senior citizen property tax exemption.

(6) For pass holders who travel by car or recreational vehicle a camping unit shall include the pass holder and up to seven guests of the holder who travel with the holder and use one campsite or portion of a designated group camping or emergency area. One additional vehicle without built-in sleeping accommodations may be part of the camping unit of a holder at one campsite or portion of a designated group camping or emergency area when in the judgment of a ranger the constructed facilities so warrant and the total number of guests of the holder do not exceed seven.

(7) For pass holders who travel by a mode of transportation other than car or recreational vehicle a camping unit shall include the pass holder and up to five guests who travel with the holder and use one campsite or portion of a designated group camping or emergency area.

(8) If the conditions of a pass holder change during the time period when a pass is valid such that a pass holder no longer meets the eligibility requirements of RCW 43.51.055 and WAC 352-32-251, then a pass holder shall return a pass to the commission.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050 and 43.51.040. 96-22-018, 352-32-251, filed 10/29/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 90-04-024, 352-32-251, filed 1/29/90, effective 3/1/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040, 43.51.055 and 43.51.060. 88-19-087 (Order 106), 352-32-251, filed 9/19/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.055 and 43.51.060. 83-23-094 (Order 71), 352-32-251, filed 11/22/83.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 92-15-120, filed 7/21/92, effective 8/21/92)

WAC 352-32-270 Sno-park permit((--Fee)). Fees for the ((fees and commencement and expiration dates for)) winter recreational area parking permits ((issued)) will be established by the ((state of Washington)) commission and shall be ((as follows)) published by state parks. These permits include:

(1) Seasonal permit - (($20.00 per vehicle per season -)) commences October 1 and expires May 1 of the winter season for which it is issued.

(2) ((Three day permit - $10.00 per vehicle - commences on the date identified on the permit in the space provided and expires no later than twelve midnight two consecutive days later.

(3))) One day permit - (($7.00 per vehicle -)) commences on the date identified on the permit in the space provided and expires on that same date.

(3) Special groomed trail permit - the director may designate certain sno-parks as requiring a special groomed trail permit. In making this designation the director may consider the following factors:

The facilities and services available;

The demand for facilities and services; user days; and

Such other considerations as the director deems appropriate.