(1) In order to place a cache on state parks' property, an individual or organization must obtain a geocache placement permit from state parks. Any cache located on state parks' property that does not have a permit on file is subject to removal from its location, and after notification of the owner (if known), may be disposed of within ten days.
(2) The geocache owner must check the geocache at least every ninety days unless an extension is approved by the park manager, not to exceed one hundred eighty days. Proof of the check will be by email, letter, or personal communication by the owner with the park manager or designee, and the owner's entry in the cache log book indicating the date of inspection.
(3) The geocache may be placed on Washington state parks and recreation commission managed property only by written permission from the commission.
(4) The following items shall not be placed in the geocache: Food items; illegal substances; medications; personal hygiene products; pornographic materials; inappropriate, offensive, or hazardous materials or weapons of any type. Log books are required for each cache and are to be provided by the owner of the cache.
(5) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter
7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
79A.05 RCW. WSR 07-03-121, § 352-37-255, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07.]