Revised Code of Washington
2023 Archive

Chapter 79.10 RCW
LAND MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES AND POLICIES
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PART 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
79.10.010Reports.
79.10.020Department authority to accept land.
79.10.030Management of acquired lands—Land acquired by escheat suitable for park purposes.
79.10.040Gifts of land for offices.
79.10.050Gifts of county or city land for offices, warehouses, etc.—Use of lands authorized.
79.10.060Compliance with local ordinances, when.
79.10.070Management of public lands within watershed area providing water supply for city or town—Lake Whatcom municipal watershed pilot project—Report—Exclusive method of condemnation by city or town for watershed purposes.
79.10.080Classification of land after timber removed.
79.10.090Economic analysis of state lands held in trust—Scope—Use.
PART 2
MULTIPLE USE
79.10.100Concept to be utilized, when.
79.10.110"Multiple use" defined.
79.10.120Multiple uses compatible with financial obligations of trust management—Other uses permitted, when.
79.10.125Land open to public for fishing, hunting, and nonconsumptive wildlife activities.
79.10.130Scope of department's authorized activities.
79.10.140Outdoor recreation—Construction, operation, and maintenance of primitive facilities—Right-of-way and public access—Use of state and federal outdoor recreation funds.
79.10.200Multiple use land resource allocation plan—Adoption—Factors considered.
79.10.210Public lands identified and withdrawn.
79.10.220Conferring with other agencies.
79.10.240Department's existing authority and powers preserved.
79.10.250Existing withdrawals for state park and state game purposes preserved.
79.10.280Land use data bank—Contents, source.
PART 3
SUSTAINABLE HARVEST
79.10.300Definitions.
79.10.310"Sustained yield plans" defined.
79.10.320Sustainable harvest program.
79.10.330Arrearages—End of decade.
79.10.340Sustainable harvest sale.
PART 4
COOPERATIVE FOREST MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS
79.10.400Cooperative agreements.
79.10.410Cooperative units.
79.10.420Limitations on agreements.
79.10.430Easements—Life of agreements.
79.10.440Sale agreements.
79.10.450Minimum price.
79.10.460Contracts—Requirements.
79.10.470Transfer or assignment of contracts.
79.10.480Performance bond—Cash deposit.
PART 5
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
79.10.500Recreational trail policy—Development.
79.10.510Recreational facilities and trails—Local government permits.
79.10.520Prioritizing investments on forest health treatments.
79.10.530Identification of lands for forest health treatment—Prioritized list—Report to the legislature.
79.10.540Bridge jumping warning signs.