Original Notice.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 05-13-044.

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The state Parks and Recreation Commission has completed a review of chapters 352-20, 352-32, and 352-37 WAC to ensure the language and provisions reflect current or proposed changes to the agency's business practices and to help ensure that park visitors have easy access to and understanding of park rules. This proposed action will add definitions, and update public use rules at specific park sites and within the seashore conservation area.

     Hearing Location(s): Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402, 1-888-238-4373, on November 17, 2005, at 9:00 a.m.

     Date of Intended Adoption: November 17, 2005.

     Submit Written Comments to: Pamela McConkey, P.O. Box 42650, Tumwater, WA 90850-2650 [98504-2650], e-mail Pamela.mcconkey@parks.wa.gov, phone (360) 902-8595, fax (360) 586-5875, by November 15, 2005.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Pauli Larson by November 4, 2005, TTY (360) 664-3133 or (360) 902-8505.

     Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The Washington state Parks and Recreation Commission is responsible for protecting those natural resources under its jurisdiction while simultaneously facilitating and regulating appropriate public enjoyment of parks and parkways. This proposed rule-making action is intended to make necessary modifications to park rules and to accurately reflect changes to the agency's business practices. These proposed rules help to align current administrative rules governing public use of state park areas with other commission rules that apply to specific park sites and the seashore conservation area.

     The proposed amendments to chapter 352-20 WAC, Use of motor driven vehicles in state parks -- Parking restrictions -- Violations, including the following:

•	Creates a new definition section to define "motor vehicles" and "trails" and repeals the existing definitions.
•	Updates the rules governing parking and specifies the requirement for proper display of the required permit.
•	Explains that the registered owner of a vehicle is presumed to have parked the vehicle at the point and time of a violation.

     The proposed amendments to chapter 352-32 WAC, Public use of state park areas, include the following:

•	Creates a definition for "wood debris."
•	Clarifies language related to the establishment of an advisory committee on remote controlled aircraft.
•	Updates prohibitions and the penalty related to sanitation.
•	Clarifies and updates the fees for an additional vehicle parked at the campsite of a limited income citizen, disability and disabled veteran pass holders.
•	Clarifies the collection of wood debris at specified state parks and the requirements for a wood debris collection permit.

     The proposed amendments to chapter 352-37 WAC, Ocean beaches, include the following:

•	Creates a definition for "seashore conservation area."
•	Created new regulations related to disrobing, firearms, fireworks, games or activities, intoxication in the seashore conservation area, peace and quiet, pets, rubbish, sanitation, solicitation, other weapons and penalties.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: The proposal clarifies, standardizes and simplifies the language contained in a number of rules in each chapter of WAC. The changes make park rules more understandable to the public, and also give additional tools to state parks' staff as they protect park resources and park visitors.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Name of Proponent: Parks and Recreation Commission, governmental.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Pamela McConkey, State Park Headquarters, P.O. Box 42650, Tumwater, WA 98504-2650, (360) 902-8595; and Enforcement: Phil Shave, State Park Headquarters, P.O. Box 42650, Tumwater, WA 98504-2650, (360) 902-8606.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. These chapters of administrative rules do not regulate or have economic impact through regulations on small business. There are no compliance costs to small business as a result of the modifications to these rules.

     A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Significant legislative rule-making requirements are not imposed on the state Parks and Recreation Commission, nor has the commission voluntarily applied those requirements.

October 4, 2005

Jim French, Administrator

Statewide Recreation Programs

OTS-8340.1

NEW SECTION
WAC 352-20-005   Definitions.   Whenever used in this chapter, the following terms shall be defined as indicated herein:

     (1) "Motor vehicle" shall mean any self-propelled device capable of being moved upon a road, and in, upon, or by which any persons or property may be transported or drawn, and shall include, but not be limited to, automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, motorbikes, motor scooters, jeeps, or similar type 4-wheel drive vehicles, and snowmobiles, whether or not they can legally be operated upon the public highways.

     (2) "Trail" shall mean any path or track designed for use of pedestrians or equestrians and which is not of sufficient width, nor graded or paved with concrete, asphalt, gravel, or similar substance, so as to permit its use by standard passenger automobiles; or any other right of way specifically designated and posted for nonvehicular use.

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     (2) No person shall park, leave standing, or abandon a vehicle in any state park area after closing time, except when camping in a designated area, or with permission from the ranger.

     (3) No person shall park, leave standing, or abandon a vehicle being used for commercial purposes in any state park area without written permission from the ranger.

     (4) Any vehicle found parked in violation of subsection (1), (2), or (3) of this section may be towed away at the owner's or operator's expense.

     (5) In any infraction involving stopping, standing or parking of vehicles, proof that the particular vehicle described in the notice of infraction was stopping, standing or parking in violation of any such provision of this section together with proof that the person named in the notice of infraction was at the time of the violation the registered owner of the vehicle, shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the registered owner of the vehicle was the person who parked or placed the vehicle at the point where, and for the time during which the violation occurred.

     (6) Except as provided in WAC 352-20-070, any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050 and 43.51.040. 96-22-018, § 352-20-010, filed 10/29/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-20-010, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-062, § 352-20-010, filed 3/20/90, effective 4/20/90; Order 9, § 352-20-010, filed 11/24/70; Rule filed 8/24/67.]

     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:

WAC 352-20-060

Definitions.

OTS-8341.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-01-069, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05)

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 twenty 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.

     "Wood debris" shall mean down and dead tree material.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 05-01-069, § 352-32-010, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. 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) Individuals who have complied with the registration process provided or who have obtained a special recreation event permit pursuant to WAC 352-32-047 may launch and land paragliders in state park areas specifically designated by the director or designee as available for paragliding. Prior to any such designation, the director or designee shall advertise and conduct a public meeting in the region where the park is located. The director or designee shall consider the potential impacts of paragliding in the proposed area, including but not limited to the following factors: The degree of conflict paragliding may have with other park uses, public safety issues, and any potential damage to park resources/facilities. Any park designated for paragliding shall be conspicuously posted as such by the agency.

     (3) Individuals paragliding in state parks must:

     (a) Comply with the registration process provided for such purposes;

     (b) Observe all applicable laws and regulations;

     (c) Never destroy or disturb park facilities, natural features, or historical or archeological resources;

     (d) Conduct themselves with thoughtfulness, courtesy and consideration for others, and not interfere with other recreational activities;

     (e) Conduct themselves in compliance with the following basic safety regulations:

     (i) Comply with specific site operational rules that are posted;

     (ii) Fly in a manner consistent with the pilot rating held;

     (iii) Preplanned landings should be made in areas no smaller than forty feet wide by one hundred feet long;

     (iv) Make preflight checks of weather, equipment and site conditions;

     (v) Observe all published traffic and right of way flight guidelines, including yielding right of way to all aircraft;

     (vi) Wear protective clothing, headgear, Coast Guard approved flotation gear, reserve parachute, supplemental oxygen and communication equipment as appropriate for conditions;

     (vii) Fly in a manner that does not create a hazard for other persons or property;

     (viii) Fly only during daylight hours, or hours otherwise specified by posting at the site;

     (ix) Do not fly over congested areas of parks or open air assembly of persons;

     (x) Fly only in designated areas of parks;

     (xi) Fly with visual reference to the ground surface at all times.

     (xii) Do not tether paraglider to the ground or other stable nonmovable object.

     (f) Not fly while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

     (4) Individuals flying remote controlled aircraft must do so only within flying areas designated by the director or designee and only when following the remote controlled aircraft management plan approved by the director or designee and posted for that designated area.

     (a) Prior to any such designation, the director or designee shall advise and conduct a public meeting in the region where the park is located. The director shall consider the potential impacts of remote controlled aircraft flying in the proposed area, including, but not limited to, the following factors: The degree of conflict remote controlled aircraft flying may have with other park uses, public safety issues, and any potential damage to park resources/facilities. Any park area designated for remote controlled aircraft flying shall be conspicuously posted as such by the director or designee.

     (b) The director or designee shall establish a committee ((of remote controlled aircraft flying)) to advise park staff on park management issues related to remote controlled aircraft flying for each state park area designated as a remote controlled aircraft flying site.

     (c) Each state park area with an established advisory committee ((of)), which includes remote controlled aircraft flyers will have an approved management plan which will specify remote controlled aircraft flying rules concerning types of aircraft, flying hours, identified approved flying zones, identified runways for take-offs and landings, engine muffler requirements, use of and posting of radio frequency, fuel spills and cleanup. The director or designee shall ensure that any remote controlled aircraft flying rules contained in the remote controlled aircraft flying management plan are conspicuously posted at the entrance of the affected park area.

     (d) The director or designee may permanently, or for a specified period or periods of time, close any designated flying area to remote controlled aircraft flying if the director or designee concludes that a remote controlled aircraft flying closure is necessary for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the public, park visitors or staff, or park resources. Prior to closing any designated flying area to remote controlled aircraft flying, the director or designee shall hold a public meeting near the state park area to be closed to remote controlled aircraft flying. Prior notice of the meeting shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area and at the park at least thirty days prior to the meeting. In the event that the director or designee or park manager determines that it is necessary to close a designated flying area immediately 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 or park manager may take emergency action to close a state park area to remote controlled aircraft flying without first complying with the publication and meeting 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 meeting requirements of this subsection. The director or designee shall ensure that any designated flying area closed to remote controlled aircraft flying is conspicuously posted as such at the entrance of the affected park area.

     (e) Except as provided in WAC 352-32-310, any violation of this section or failure to abide by a conspicuously posted remote controlled aircraft flying rule 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, § 352-32-130, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(2). 98-23-063, § 352-32-130, filed 11/16/98, effective 1/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-130, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050 and 43.51.040. 96-22-018, § 352-32-130, filed 10/29/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-01-087, § 352-32-130, filed 12/13/93, effective 1/13/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.10.040, 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 87-24-032 (Order 102), § 352-32-130, filed 11/24/87; Order 9, § 352-32-130, filed 11/24/70.]

     (1) Drain or dump refuse or waste from any trailer, camper, automobile, or other vehicle, or vessel, except in designated disposal areas or receptacles.

     (2) Clean fish or other food, or wash any clothing or other article for personal or household use, or any dog or other animal, except at designated areas.

     (3) Clean or wash any automobile or other vehicle except in areas specifically for that use.

     (4) Pollute, or in any way contaminate by dumping or otherwise depositing therein any waste or refuse of any nature, kind, or description, including human or animal bodily waste, any stream, river, lake, or other body of water running in, through, or adjacent to, any state park area.

     (5) Urinate or defecate except in designated facilities.

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

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.075. 03-01-079, § 352-32-180, filed 12/13/02, effective 1/13/03; Order 9, § 352-32-180, filed 11/24/70.]

     (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 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)) There is no additional fee for one extra vehicle without built-in sleeping accommodations ((may be)) that is 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 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.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 05-01-069, § 352-32-251, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. 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.]

     (2) A person may collect and remove wood debris from a designated state park area only when ((a park ranger has issued the person a)) the person obtains the required wood debris collection permit.

     (3) A wood debris collection permit is valid only at the state park at which the permit is issued.

     (4) Subject to availability, for each wood debris collection permit issued, a person may collect and remove from a state park area not more than five cords of wood debris. Wood debris may be collected only for personal firewood use and only from sites and during time periods designated by a park ranger.

     (5) The nonrefundable fee for a wood debris collection permit shall be established by the director consistent with limitations identified in RCW 4.24.210, 79A.05.035 and 43.52.065.

     (6) This section shall be implemented in compliance with chapter 352-28 WAC.

     (7) All other collection of wood debris in state park areas 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, § 352-32-290, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. 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, § 352-32-290, filed 12/18/95, effective 1/18/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-290, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.045. 84-20-071 (Order 83), § 352-32-290, filed 10/2/84.]

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AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-01-068, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05)

WAC 352-37-020   Definitions.   Whenever used in this chapter the following terms shall have the meanings herein defined unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

     "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.

     "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.

     "Commission" shall mean the Washington state parks and recreation commission.

     "Director" shall mean the director of the Washington state parks and recreation commission or the director's designee.

     "Driveable beach" shall mean that area of the ocean beaches lying between the upper or landward limit of the hard sand area and the clam beds.

     "Dry sand area" shall mean that area lying above and to the landward side of the hard sand area as defined in this section.

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

     "Hard sand area" shall mean that area over which the tide ebbs and flows on a daily basis; and which is sufficiently hard or firm to support the weight of, and to provide unhindered traction for, an ordinary passenger vehicle.

     "Hovercraft" shall mean a powered vehicle supported by a cushion of air capable of transporting persons.

     "Long Beach Peninsula" shall mean that area of the ocean beaches as defined in this section lying between Cape Disappointment on the south and Leadbetter Point on the north.

     "Motor vehicle" shall mean every vehicle that is self-propelled. For the purposes of this chapter, a motor vehicle must be approved for highway use in accordance with Title 46 RCW.

     "North Beach" shall mean that area of the ocean beaches as defined in this section lying between Damon Point on the south and Cape Flattery on the north.

     "Ocean beaches" shall mean all lands fronting on the Pacific Ocean between Cape Disappointment and Leadbetter Point; between Toke Point and the south jetty on Point Chehalis; and between Damon Point and the Makah Indian Reservation, and occupying the area between the line of ordinary high tide and the line of extreme low tide, as these lines now are or may hereafter be located, and, where applicable, between the Seashore Conservation Line, as established by survey of the Washington state parks and recreation commission and the line of extreme low tide, as these lines now are or may hereafter be located, or as defined in RCW 79A.05.605, provided, that the ocean beaches shall not include any lands within the established boundaries of any Indian reservation.

     "Parasail" shall mean a parachute-type device attached to a rope pulled by a motor vehicle, resulting in the participant being lifted from the ground by the force of the wind.

     "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.

     "Seashore conservation area" shall mean all lands now or hereafter under state ownership or control as defined in RCW 79A.05.605.

     "South Beach" shall mean that area of the ocean beaches as defined in this section lying between Toke Point on the south and the south jetty on Point Chehalis on the north.

     "Wind/sand sailer" shall mean a wheeled, wind-driven recreational conveyance.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.165. 05-01-068, § 352-37-020, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-050, § 352-37-020, filed 3/19/90, effective 4/19/90.]

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

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-37-220, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92.]

     (2) The possession, display, carrying, discharge or use of a firearm is further regulated under chapter 9.41 RCW.

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     (1) No person shall, at any time, use amplified sound-emitting electronic equipment that emits sound beyond the person's vehicle or immediate area of use which is at a volume that may disturb other users of the seashore conservation area, without specific permission of the park ranger.

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

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     (2) No person shall allow his/her pet or domestic animal to bite or in any way molest or annoy wildlife or visitors to the seashore conservation area. No person shall permit his/her pet or domestic animal to bark or otherwise disturb peace and quiet.

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

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     (2) No person shall deposit any household or commercial garbage, refuse, waste, or rubbish, which is brought as such from any private property, in any seashore conservation area garbage can or other receptacle designed for such purpose.

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     (1) Drain or dump refuse or waste from any trailer, camper, automobile, or other vehicle, or vessel, except in designated disposal areas or receptacles.

     (2) Urinate or defecate except in designated facilities.

     (3) Pollute, or in any way contaminate by dumping or otherwise depositing therein any waste or refuse of any nature, kind, or description, including human or animal bodily waste, any stream, river, lake, or other body of water running in, through, or adjacent to, the seashore conservation area.

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

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