Purpose: The state Parks and Recreation Commission has revised the language and provisions on chapter 352-32 WAC to ensure that they reflect current agency business practices and offer the park visitors easy access and understanding for the agency's management practices. The commission has also revised the language to correct and clarify associated penalties in concurrence with the Office of the Administrator of the Courts. The rule-making action created a definition of seaweed to correspond with the applicable statutes and regulations under the jurisdiction of the state Department of Natural Resources. The new rule specifies the director's authority to take special actions to reduce seaweed harvest to prevent environmental damage and to specify the method of posting restrictions and closures of state park areas for seaweed harvesting. The rule-making action created new definitions and a new section related to fires and campfires. The new rules specify the park ranger's authority to place restrictions on fires for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the public, park visitors or staff, or for the protection of park resources.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending chapter 352-32 WAC, WAC 352-32-010, 352-32-075, 352-32-155, 352-32-210, 352-32-235, 352-32-250, 352-32-251 and 352-32-255; and adding new WAC 352-32-125, and 352-32-350.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070.

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 04-21-103 on October 20, 2004.

     Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: WAC 352-32-010 Definitions.

     (1) The existing definition for "Campfires" was shortened to read as follows: "Campfires" shall mean any open flame from a wood source.

     The remaining language taken from the definition of "Campfires" is rewritten for clarity and consistency and is adopted as new WAC 352-32-125 Fires and campfires (noted below).

     Explanation: The commission determined that the definition contained regulatory implications, references to park ranger authority and in general was too complicated for easy use and comprehension. The definition was shortened to provide a more precise meaning for term campfires.

WAC 352-32-010 Definitions.

     (2) The existing definition of "Fires" was shortened to read as follows: "Fires" shall mean any open flame from any source or device including, but not limited to campfires, stoves, candles, torches, barbeques and charcoal.

     Explanation: The commission determined that the definition contained references to park ranger authority and in general was too complicated for easy use and comprehension. The definition was shortened to provide a more precise meaning for term fire.

WAC 352-32-252 Off-season senior citizen pass -- Fee.

     (3) The commission did not repeal WAC 352-32-252 as proposed.

     Explanation: The proposed rule-making action intended to repeal WAC 352-32-252 Off-season senior citizen pass -- Fee, however, the commission evaluated the public testimony and determined there would be benefit to retaining the off-season pass program as currently exists.

New WAC 352-32-125 Fires and campfires.

     (4) The commission adopted a new section of rule WAC 352-32-125 Fires and campfires, which consists primarily of the language taken from the definitions of campfires and fire.

     Explanation: The commission removed the regulatory implications and references to park ranger authority as it relates to campfires and fires from the definition sections and consolidated it into a single new WAC 352-32-125 for the ease of understanding.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 2, Amended 8, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 2, Amended 5, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 2, Amended 8, Repealed 0.

     Date Adopted: December 2, 2004.

December 9, 2004

Jim French

Chief of Policy Research

and Program Development

OTS-7164.5

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 04-01-067, filed 12/12/03, effective 1/12/04)

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

     "Aircraft" shall mean any machine designed to travel through the air, whether heavier or lighter than air; airplane, dirigible, balloon, helicopter, etc. The term aircraft shall not include paraglider or remote controlled aircraft.

     "Aquatic facility" shall mean any structure or area within a state park designated by the director or designee for aquatic activities, including, but not limited to, swimming pools, wading pools, swimming beaches, floats, docks, ramps, piers or underwater parks.

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

     "Campfires" shall mean any open flame from a wood source.

     "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 party" shall mean an individual or a group of people (two or more persons not to exceed eight) that is organized, equipped and capable of sustaining its own camping activity. A "camping party" is a "camping unit" for purposes of RCW 79A.05.065.

     "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.

     "Conference center" shall mean a state park facility designated as such by the director or designee that provides specialized services, day-use and overnight accommodations available by reservation for organized group activities.

     "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 or the director's designee.

     "Disrobe" shall mean to undress so as to appear nude.

     "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.

     "Extra vehicle" shall mean each additional unhitched vehicle in excess of the one recreational vehicle that will be parked in a designated campsite or parking area for overnight.

     "Fire" shall mean any open flame from any source or device including, but not limited to, campfires, stoves, candles, torches, barbeques and charcoal.

     "Fish" shall mean all marine and freshwater fish and shellfish species including all species of aquatic invertebrates.

     "Group" shall mean 20 or more people engaged together in an activity.

     "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.

     "Hiker/biker campsite" shall mean a campsite that is to be used solely by visitors arriving at the park on foot or bicycle.

     "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 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.

     "Personal watercraft" means a vessel of less than sixteen feet that uses a motor powering a water jet pump, as its primary source of motive power and that is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on, or being towed behind the vessel, rather than in the conventional manner of sitting or standing inside the vessel.

     "Popular destination park" shall mean any state park designated by the director as a popular destination park because, it is typically occupied to capacity on Friday or Saturday night during the high use season.

     "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 79A.05.160, 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.

     "Remote controlled aircraft" shall mean nonpeopled model aircraft that are flown by using internal combustion, electric motors, elastic tubing, or gravity/wind for propulsion. The flight is controlled by a person on the ground using a hand held radio control transmitter.

     "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:

     (1) Camping at a given park for more than thirty days within a forty-day time period April 1 through September 30; or forty days within a sixty-day time period October 1 through March 31. As provided in WAC 352-32-030(7), continuous occupancy of facilities by the same camping party shall be limited to ten consecutive nights April 1 through September 30. Provided that at the discretion of the park ranger the maximum stay may be extended to fourteen consecutive nights if the campground is not fully occupied. Campers may stay twenty consecutive nights October 1 through March 31 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.

     (2) 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.

     "Seaweed" shall mean all species of marine algae and flowering sea grasses.

     "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, and flush comfort station.

     "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 79A.05.605 and as regulated under chapter 352-37 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.

     "Vehicle" shall include every device capable of being moved upon a public highway and in, upon, or by which any persons or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway. For the purposes of this chapter, this definition excludes bicycles, wheelchairs, motorized foot scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMDs), snowmobiles and other nonlicensed vehicles.

     "Vehicle parking permit" means the permit issued on a daily, multiple day or annual basis for parking a vehicle in any state park area designated for daytime vehicle parking, excluding designated sno-park parking areas.

     "Walk-in campsite" shall mean a campsite that is accessed only by walking to the site and which may or may not have vehicle parking available near by.

     "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 79A.05.420.

     "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 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.075. 04-01-067, § 352-32-010, filed 12/12/03, effective 1/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.075, and 79A.05.065. 02-19-069, § 352-32-010, filed 9/13/02, effective 10/14/02. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-010, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW and RCW 79A.05.070. 00-01-201, § 352-32-010, filed 12/22/99, effective 1/22/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(2). 98-23-063, § 352-32-010, filed 11/16/98, effective 1/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-010, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050, 43.51.040 and 43.51.300. 97-21-133, § 352-32-010, filed 10/21/97, effective 1/1/98. 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.]

     (2) Operation of nonmotorized cycles or similar devices shall be permitted upon public roads in state park areas.

     (3) No operation of nonmotorized cycles or similar devices shall be permitted on trails in any state park area, except where designated and posted to specifically or conditionally permit such activity, or as specified in (b) of this subsection.

     (a) The director or designee may open or close trails to such use. This decision shall include an evaluation of factors including, but not limited to, the degree of conflict with other park users, public safety, and damage to park resources and/or facilities related to these devices. This evaluation shall include a reasonable effort to involve interested trail users of the park in question, including, at a minimum, one public meeting advertised and conducted in the region where the park is located.

     (b) No existing trails open to use by nonmotorized cycles or similar devices prior to January 1, 1999, shall be closed to such use without an evaluation of use suitability following the criteria and process of (a) of this subsection; except for temporary closures by the park manager due to emergency health, safety, or resource protection considerations.

     (4) No operation of nonmotorized cycles or similar devices shall be permitted off trails in any state park area, except where authorized by the commission and posted to specifically or conditionally permit such activity.

     (5) Use of nonmotorized cycles or similar devices is prohibited in the following state park areas:

     (a) Within designated natural areas, natural forest areas, or natural area preserves: Provided, That relocation of existing nonmotorized trails into natural areas or natural forest areas may be permitted upon a finding by the director or designee that such relocation is for the purpose of reducing overall resource impacts to a state park area.

     (b) Upon designated special use trails such as interpretive or exercise trails.

     (c) Upon docks, piers, floats, and connecting ramps.

     (6) Persons operating such devices in state park areas shall:

     (a) Obey regulatory signs, including those permanently or temporarily erected, that govern the timing, location, speed, type and/or manner of operation, designed to promote visitor health and safety.

     (b) Restrict speed and manner of operation to reasonable and prudent practices relative to terrain, prevailing conditions, equipment, personal capabilities, personal safety, and the safety of all other park visitors.

     (c) Yield the right of way to pedestrians and animals.

     (d) Dismount and walk in congested areas and posted walk zones.

     (e) Slow down, make presence known well in advance, and use courtesy and caution when approaching or overtaking other persons or animals.

     (f) Display adequate lighting during hours of darkness.

     (g) Use caution when approaching turns or areas of limited sight distance.

     (h) Not disturb or harass wildlife.

     (i) When on public roads within a state park area, operate in compliance with any additional requirements of RCW 46.61.750 through 46.61.850.

     (7) The director or designee may designate trails for preferential use by cyclists and may specifically authorize use of any facilities for special cycling recreation events, excluding roads or trails specified in subsection (5) of this section.

     (8) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-075, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040, 43.51.045, 43.51.050, 43.51.060(1), 43.51.061 and 43.51.395. 99-15-030, § 352-32-075, filed 7/13/99, effective 8/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-075, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(1), [43.51.]045, [43.51.]050, [43.51.]060(1), [43.51.]061 and [43.51.]395. 96-01-078, § 352-32-075, filed 12/18/95, effective 1/18/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-32-075, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 89-01-034 (Order 108), § 352-32-075, filed 12/13/88.]

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     (2) Lakes where internal combustion engines may be used are:

     Horsethief Lake in ((Horsethief Lake)) Columbia Hills State Park.

     (3) This provision does not apply to government employees, or their agents in the performance of their duties, or search and rescue, medical emergency response, law enforcement or fire fighting activities.

     (4) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-155, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-32-155, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040, 43.51.395 and 43.51.400(6). 86-11-053 (Order 94), § 352-32-155, filed 5/19/86.]

     (a) In designated campsites or in other overnight accommodations, by registered occupants or their guests; provided ELC users obtain written permission through state parks application process;

     (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;

     (c) Sacajawea State Park;

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

     (i) In designated campsites, or in other overnight accommodations by registered 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 or designee 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 park resources. The director or designee 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 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 or designee 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 park resources, the director or designee 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 or designee to comply with the publication and hearing requirements of this subsection.

     (4) The director or designee 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 or designee 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 79A.05.605.

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

     (8) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-210, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-210, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050, 43.51.040 and 43.51.300. 97-21-133, § 352-32-210, filed 10/21/97, effective 1/1/98. 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.]

     (1) The use of metal detectors is permitted only within specified portions of approved state parks as posted for public reference. Metal detecting may be allowed in an approved campsite occupied by the registered detectorist and in unoccupied campsites within approved campgrounds.

     (2) The use of metal detectors within a state park shall be limited to daylight hours that the park has posted as "open." No use shall be allowed during periods of seasonal or emergency park closure, except where otherwise posted.

     (3) Any person wishing to use a metal detector shall so indicate to park personnel at the park where the use is to occur, by complying with the registration process provided for such purpose.

     (4) Exceptional uses of metal detectors in state parks may be allowed through the issuance of a special recreation event application, available from the agency.

     (5) This section does not apply to commission employees while engaged in the performance of their duties.

     (6) Persons operating metal detectors in state parks and state park areas shall:

     (a) Observe all laws and regulations.

     (b) Never destroy or disturb park facilities, natural features, or historical or archeological resources. No item which is, or appears to be of historical or archaeological significance, may be removed from the site at which it was found. Any such find shall be immediately reported to park personnel, and the area in which the find occurred shall ((not)) be ((disturbed further)) closed.

     (c) Limit digging implements to ice picks, screwdrivers and probes not to exceed two inches in width and sand scoops not to exceed six inches in width and eight inches in length, containing perforations no less than one-half inch in width, to be used only on sand surfaces. Any holes dug shall be limited to six inches maximum depth and shall be immediately refilled and the surface restored to its earlier condition.

     (d) Properly dispose of all found or recovered trash and litter.

     (e) Conduct themselves with thoughtfulness, courtesy and consideration for others, and not interfere with other recreational activities. An operator shall not allow any emitted metal detector sound audible to other park users.

     (7) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-235, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 97-12-042, § 352-32-235, filed 6/2/97, effective 7/3/97; 92-19-098, § 352-32-235, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 92-15-118, § 352-32-235, filed 7/21/92, effective 8/21/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 90-04-025, § 352-32-235, filed 1/29/90, effective 3/1/90; 87-08-007 (Order 99), § 352-32-235, filed 3/23/87, effective 9/8/87.]

     Prevailing rates for comparable facilities;

     Day of the week;

     Season of the year;

     Amenities of the park area and site;

     Demand for facilities;

     Low-income eligibility requirements as adopted by state parks; and

     Such other considerations as the director or designee deems appropriate. The director or designee shall prescribe the specific details and manner in which fees shall be applied. The director or designee may also waive fees for marketing or promotional purposes or to redress visitor complaints. The director or designee may also establish temporary fees for a maximum of one year for new facilities or services. An administrative fee, as published by state parks, will be assessed for replacement of lost, damaged, or destroyed passes or permits.

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

     (2) Overnight camping - standard campsite; utility campsite; emergency campsite; overflow campsite; hiker/biker campsite; walk-in campsite; primitive campsite for nonmotorized 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 and providing the required information on the occupants of the other sites. 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 campsite fees as published by state parks;

     (5) Conference center facilities - fees will be charged for use of facilities and services as set forth in the fee schedule published by state parks and will include, but not be limited to: Overnight accommodations in individual recreational housing units or dormitory units; use of meeting rooms, performance venues and rally areas; linen and janitorial services; group food services; and use of equipment, supplies, and staff time necessary to support group activities. Certain deposits, reservation and cancellation fees also apply as set forth in the fee schedule published by state parks and may not be refundable.

     (6) Environmental interpretation:

     (a) Service fees will be established by the director or designee 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 or designee. All material and publication fees will be deposited in the parks improvement account to be used for purposes specified in RCW 79A.05.060.

     (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;

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

     (8) 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:

     (a) Up to four motorcycles occupy one campsite, exclusive of other vehicles or recreation vehicles; or

     (b) 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;

     (9) 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;

     (10) Watercraft launch site permit fee - charged according to facilities provided. Watercraft 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;

     (11) Annual watercraft launch site permit valid for one year from month of purchase at any launch site designated by the director or designee. Permit must be displayed as instructed on permit backing;

     (12) 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;

     (13) Variable pricing - variable prices will apply for use of campsites and/or facilities during such periods as the director may specify;

     (14) Water trail site fees - for one day/night will be set by the commission;

     (15) In addition to the regular fee, a surcharge may be imposed for failure to pay the self-registration fee;

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

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

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

     (19) Hot showers, electric stoves - 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;

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

     (21) Commercial recreation provider permit - 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.

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

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

     (24) 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 cleanup in the parks.

     (25) 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.

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

     (27) Group use registration - fee will be charged for groups of a size to be specified in the fee schedule on a park by park basis who have not otherwise reserved group facilities.

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

     (29) Aquatic facilities - fees will be charged as published by state parks.

     (30) Vehicle parking permit:

     (a) The director or designee shall designate state parks where a vehicle parking permit shall be required for parking and shall publish a fee schedule to include any or all of the following:

     (i) A single day or multiple day vehicle parking permit;

     (ii) An annual vehicle parking permit;

     (b) Vehicle parking permits shall not be required for:

     (i) Vehicles registered for overnight accommodations, other than those registered as extra overnight parking vehicles;

     (ii) Vehicles whose occupants hold a current pass authorized in WAC 352-32-251, Limited income senior citizen, disability, and disabled veteran passes;

     (iii) Vehicles whose occupants hold a current watercraft launch site permit;

     (iv) Vehicles whose occupants perform volunteer activities approved by the park ranger;

     (v) Vehicles whose occupants engage in official business as authorized by agreement or otherwise approved by the park ranger;

     (c) Any vehicle parking permit must be displayed as instructed on the permit.

     (31) Checks dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment (NSF checks) - handling fee and interest:

     (a) A handling fee may be assessed consistent with the maximum amount allowed in the office of state procurement, department of general administration's state contract and as published by state parks for checks as defined by chapter 62A.3-104 RCW, dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment.

     (b) Interest at the maximum rate allowable may be charged on the NSF check as defined by chapter 62A.3-515 RCW, and as published by state parks for a check not paid within fifteen days after a statutory notice of dishonor is sent to maker's last known address.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.075. 04-01-067, § 352-32-250, filed 12/12/03, effective 1/12/04; 03-01-079, § 352-32-250, filed 12/13/02, effective 1/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.075, and 79A.05.065. 02-19-069, § 352-32-250, filed 9/13/02, effective 10/14/02. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-250, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW and RCW 79A.05.070. 00-01-201, § 352-32-250, filed 12/22/99, effective 1/22/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(2). 98-23-063, § 352-32-250, filed 11/16/98, effective 1/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050, 43.51.040 and 43.51.300. 97-21-133, § 352-32-250, filed 10/21/97, effective 1/1/98. 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.]

     (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 79A.05.065, and have been residents of Washington state for at least the past twelve consecutive months shall, upon application to the commission, receive a five year disability pass at no charge and temporarily disabled persons who meet the eligibility requirements of RCW 79A.05.065 and have been residents of Washington state for at least the past twelve consecutive months shall, upon application to the commission, receive a one year disability pass at no charge which entitles the holder's camping party to free parking at any state park, free use of trailer dump stations, watercraft launch sites, and to a 50 percent reduction in any campsite fees, or moorage fees levied by the commission.

     (3) Persons who are veterans, meet the eligibility requirements of RCW 79A.05.065, and have been residents of Washington state for at least the past twelve consecutive months shall, upon application to the commission, receive a lifetime disabled veteran pass at no charge. Pass holders must provide proof of continued residency as determined by the director or designee. The pass entitles the holder's camping party to free parking at any state park and to free use of any state park campsite, trailer dump station, watercraft launch site, moorage facility, and reservation service.

     (4) Applications for limited income senior citizen, disability, and disabled veteran 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)) vehicle or recreational vehicle, camping party 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 party of a pass 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)) vehicle or recreational vehicle, camping party shall include the pass holder and up to seven guests who travel with the pass holder and use one campsite or portion of a designated group camping or emergency area.

     (8) If the conditions of a pass holder change or the pass holder changes residency to a place outside Washington state during the time period when a pass is valid such that a pass holder no longer meets the eligibility requirements of RCW 79A.05.065 and WAC 352-32-251, the pass becomes invalid, and the pass holder shall return the pass to the commission or surrender the pass to a state park representative.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.075. 03-01-079, § 352-32-251, filed 12/13/02, effective 1/13/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-251, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-251, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050, 43.51.040 and 43.51.300. 97-21-133, § 352-32-251, filed 10/21/97, effective 1/1/98. 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.]

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-255, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-255, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060. 94-08-036, § 352-32-255, filed 3/31/94, effective 5/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-32-255, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 82-09-035 (Order 60), § 352-32-255, filed 4/14/82.]

     (2) Pursuant to RCW 79A.05.165(1), all state park areas are closed to the harvest of seaweed except Fort Ebey, Fort Flagler and Fort Worden state parks which are open to the noncommercial harvest of seaweed in accordance with RCW 79.96.210 from April 16 - May 15 each year. Seaweed harvesting in state park areas is limited to posted park hours.

     (3) Seaweed shall be harvested using the following techniques: The leaves of bull kelp (Nereocystis) will be cut no closer than twenty-four inches (61 cm) above the bulb, and short stemmed kelps such as sugar wrack (Laminaria) and wing kelp (Alaria) are to be cut no closer than twelve inches (30 cm) above the anchor point. Cutting will be done using a knife or similar instrument, leaving the anchor point in place at all times. No tearing of the plants from the substrate or trimming is allowed, and rakes, tined forks, or similar tools are prohibited. The limit weight is ten pounds wet weight (fresh-picked before cleaning) per person per day, and drying or partial drying is prohibited prior to weighing. Each harvester must use a scale to determine when the harvest weight limit has been reached, and use their own container. Multiple limits may not be combined in the same container.

     (4) The director of state parks or designee may take immediate action to reduce harvest levels where there is evidence of environmental damage. Such state park areas shall post changes in the daily harvest limits to inform the public of the reduced harvest levels.

     (5) No person shall harvest or possess any seaweed within a state park area closed to harvest pursuant to subsection (2) or (4) of this section, except as necessary for scientific research authorized in writing by the environmental program manager at state parks.

     (6) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

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