Revised Code of Washington
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Chapter 79A.05 RCW
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
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79A.05.010Definitions.
79A.05.013ConstructionChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships2009 c 521.
79A.05.015Commission createdCompositionCompensation and expenses.
79A.05.020Duties of commission.
79A.05.025ChairMeetingsQuorumLease of parkland or property.
79A.05.030Powers and dutiesMandatory.
79A.05.035Additional powers and duties.
79A.05.040Director's duties.
79A.05.045Waste reduction and recycling.
79A.05.050Community restitution for littering in state parksPolicy and procedures.
79A.05.055Additional powers and duties.
79A.05.059State parks education and enhancement account.
79A.05.060Parks improvement accountTransfers to state parks renewal and stewardship account.
79A.05.065Park passesEligibility.
79A.05.070Further powersDirector of parks and recreationSalaries.
79A.05.075Delegation of commission's powers and duties to director.
79A.05.080Lease of parklands for television stations.
79A.05.085Lease of parklands for television stationsLease rental rates, termsAttachment of antennae.
79A.05.087Commercial advertising on or in state parks lands and buildingsConditions and standards.
79A.05.090Exemption of persons over sixty-five from fees for collection in state parks of wood debris for personal use.
79A.05.095Donations of land for park purposes.
79A.05.100Bequests and donations of money.
79A.05.105Withdrawal of granted lands on public highways.
79A.05.110Withdrawal of other landsExchange for lands on highway.
79A.05.115Cross-state trail facility.
79A.05.120Cross-state trailTransfer of lands in Milwaukee Road corridor.
79A.05.125Cross-state trailRail line franchise negotiations by department of transportation.
79A.05.130Cross-state trail accountLand acquisitionRules describing trail.
79A.05.135Dedication as parks and parkways.
79A.05.140Permits for improvement of parksLimitations.
79A.05.145Application for permit.
79A.05.150Plans and specifications.
79A.05.155Surety bond.
79A.05.160Police powers of designated officers employed by commission.
79A.05.162Physical injury to a person/substantial damage to propertyAuthority of a designated officer.
79A.05.165Penalties.
79A.05.168Bridge jumping warning signs.
79A.05.170Transfer of surplus landReversionary clause requiredReleaseParkland acquisition account.
79A.05.175Disposal of land not needed for park purposes.
79A.05.178Real property disposalDisputed landMannerNotice and hearingSuit for noncompliance.
79A.05.179Notification requirements.
79A.05.180Exchange of state land by commissionPublic noticeNews releaseHearingProcedure.
79A.05.185Small boat facilities for Puget Sound authorized.
79A.05.187Transfer of ownership of commission-owned vesselReview of vessel's physical condition.
79A.05.189Transfer of ownership of commission-owned vesselFurther requirements.
79A.05.190Recreational metal detectorsAvailable land.
79A.05.195Identification of historic archaeological resources in state parksPlanAvailability of land for use by recreational metal detectors.
79A.05.200Certain tidelands transferred to commission.
79A.05.205Certain tidelands transferred to commissionAccess to and from tidelands.
79A.05.210Sale of state trust landsTerms and conditions.
79A.05.215State parks renewal and stewardship account.
79A.05.220Trust landsPeriodic review to identify parcels appropriate for transfer to commission.
79A.05.225Winter recreational facilitiesCommission dutiesLiability.
79A.05.230Winter recreational area parking permitsFeeExpiration.
79A.05.235Winter recreational program accountDeposit of parking permit feesWinter recreation programs by public and private agencies.
79A.05.240Winter recreational parking areasRestriction of overnight parking.
79A.05.245Penalty for violation of RCW 79A.05.240 or 46.61.585.
79A.05.250Winter recreational parking areasRules.
79A.05.255Winter recreation advisory committeeGenerally.
79A.05.260Sun Lakes state park"Vic Meyers Golf Course" designation"Vic Meyers Lake" designation.
79A.05.265HostelsLegislative declaration of intent.
79A.05.270"Hostel" defined.
79A.05.275HostelsAuthority of political subdivisions to establish.
79A.05.280HostelsCommission authorized to accept grants or moneys for the support thereofRules required.
79A.05.285Land evaluation, acquisition.
79A.05.290Acquisition of land held by department of natural resources.
79A.05.300Establishment of urban area state parks by parks and recreation commission.
79A.05.305Declaration of policyLands for public park purposes.
79A.05.310Powers and dutiesProgram of boating safety educationCasualty and accident reporting program.
79A.05.335Authority of commission to use facilities and resources for interpretation.
79A.05.340Interpretive activities authorized.
79A.05.345Stewarding and interpreting state parksCommission's authority to consult, enter agreements, and solicit assistance from other organizations.
79A.05.347Agreements under RCW 79A.05.345 or otherwise involving the management of state parkland or a facilityPerformance measures.
79A.05.351Outdoor education and recreation grant programCreationEstablish and implement program by ruleAdvisory committeeAccount.
UNDERWATER PARKS
79A.05.355Underwater parksLead agency.
79A.05.360Underwater parksAuthority to establishPowers and duties.
79A.05.370Underwater parksDiverse recreational opportunity.
79A.05.375Underwater parksLiability.
WATER TRAIL RECREATION PROGRAM
79A.05.380Water trail recreation programCreated.
79A.05.385Water trail recreation programPowers and duties.
79A.05.390Water trail recreation programGrants.
79A.05.395Water trail recreation programLiability.
79A.05.410Water trail recreation programRules.
79A.05.415Water trail recreation programViolation.
79A.05.425Water trail recreation programDisposition of funds.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION CORPS
79A.05.545Washington conservation corps.
SEASHORE CONSERVATION AREA
79A.05.600Declaration of principles.
79A.05.605Seashore conservation areaEstablished.
79A.05.610Jurisdiction over and administration of area.
79A.05.615Principles and purposes to be followed in administering area.
79A.05.620Cooperation and assistance of federal, state, and local agencies.
79A.05.625Powers and authority of department of fish and wildlife not interfered with.
79A.05.630Sale, lease, and disposal of lands within the Seashore Conservation AreaDisposal of certain lands.
79A.05.635Ocean beach recreation management plansCooperative program.
79A.05.640Definitions.
79A.05.645Local recreation management plans.
79A.05.650Reservation for pedestrian useRestrictions on motorized traffic.
79A.05.655Areas reserved for pedestrian useException.
79A.05.660Public vehicles.
79A.05.665Land adjoining national wildlife refuges and state parksPedestrian useException.
79A.05.670Consultation with government agencies required.
79A.05.675Compliance with federal and state laws required.
79A.05.680Hearings.
79A.05.685Adoption of plansApprovalProcedure.
79A.05.688Appeal.
79A.05.690Cooperation for law enforcement.
79A.05.693Ocean beaches in Seashore Conservation Area declared public highways.
79A.05.695Amendments to planApprovalProcedure.
GREEN RIVER GORGE CONSERVATION AREA
79A.05.700Declaration.
79A.05.705Green River Gorge conservation area created.
79A.05.710Acquisition of real property, easements, or rights authorized.
79A.05.715Acquisition of real property, easements, or rights authorizedRights of other state agencies not to be infringed upon.
MOUNT SI CONSERVATION AREA
79A.05.725Legislative declaration.
79A.05.730"Mt. Si conservation area"Created.
79A.05.735Mt. Si conservation areaManagement.
79A.05.740Mt. Si conservation areaValuation of included lands.
79A.05.745Eminent domainUse prohibited.
WASHINGTON STATE YAKIMA RIVER CONSERVATION AREA
79A.05.750Legislative declaration.
79A.05.755"Washington State Yakima river conservation area"Created.
79A.05.760Yakima river conservation areaSize prescribed.
79A.05.765Yakima river conservation areaAuthority of Yakima county commissioners.
79A.05.770Yakima river conservation areaLand acquisition.
79A.05.775Intent to preserve river wetlands in their natural state.
79A.05.780Yakima river conservation areaConsultation between commission and Yakima county commissioners.
79A.05.785Yakima river conservation areaRecreation and conservation funding board directed to assist Yakima county commissioners.
79A.05.790County or city zoning and/or permitted land uses not affected.
79A.05.793Department of fish and wildlife, fish and wildlife commissionPowers, duties, and authorityNo hunting in any state park.
79A.05.795Acquisition of real property, etc., of another agency by Yakima county commissionersAgency approval required.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
79A.05.800Scenic bikeways programRules.
NOTES:
Private business activity policy: RCW 42.52.570.