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 landsLand 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 townLake Whatcom municipal watershed pilot projectReportExclusive 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 trustScopeUse.
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 managementOther 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 recreationConstruction, operation, and maintenance of primitive facilitiesRight-of-way and public accessUse of state and federal outdoor recreation funds.
79.10.200Multiple use land resource allocation planAdoptionFactors 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79.10.210Public lands identified and withdrawn.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 bankContents, source.
PART 3
SUSTAINABLE HARVEST
79.10.300Definitions.
79.10.310"Sustained yield plans" defined.
79.10.320Sustainable harvest program.
79.10.330ArrearagesEnd 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.
79.10.430EasementsLife of agreements.
79.10.440Sale agreements.
79.10.450Minimum price.
79.10.460ContractsRequirements.
79.10.470Transfer or assignment of contracts.
79.10.480Performance bondCash deposit.
PART 5
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
79.10.500Recreational trail policyDevelopment.
79.10.510Recreational facilities and trailsLocal government permits.
79.10.520Prioritizing investments on forest health treatments.
79.10.530Identification of lands for forest health treatmentPrioritized listReport to the legislature.
79.10.540Bridge jumping warning signs.