WSR 08-24-006

PERMANENT RULES

PARKS AND RECREATION

COMMISSION

[ Filed November 20, 2008, 10:35 a.m. , effective December 21, 2008 ]


     Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.

     Purpose: State parks' staff have reviewed the commission rules in response to legislative action during the 2008 session and in consideration of changes to current business practices. The agency has proposed minor changes and corrections to the rules in order to bring the rules up-to-date and to reflect the use of current terminology, to correct references to statute and to provide clarification, corrections and modifications. This rule-making action makes the necessary modifications to park rules and to accurately reflect changes to the agency's business practices and current use rules for specific park sites, employees and volunteers.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending chapter 352-12 WAC, Moorage and use of marine and inland water facilities; chapter 352-18 WAC, Background checks for job applicants, volunteers and independent contractors; chapter 352-32 WAC, Public use of state park areas; and chapter 352-74 WAC, Filming within state parks.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.075, and 79A.05.065.

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 08-20-059 on September 24, 2008, and supplemental notice filed as WSR 08-20-136 on October 1, 2008.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 23, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 23, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Date Adopted: November 13, 2008.

J. M. French

Chief of Policy Research

and Program Development

OTS-1886.1


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 04-01-068, filed 12/12/03, effective 1/12/04)

WAC 352-12-030   Annual moorage permits.   (1) Annual moorage permits may be obtained for the period January 1 through December 31, inclusive. Application for such permits may be obtained from most state park managers or rangers, or by writing to the Commission Headquarters, ((7150 Cleanwater Lane,)) P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504-2650, or on-line at www.parks.wa.gov.

     (2) Annual moorage permits will be issued for a particular vessel. The charge for such permits will be based upon the length of the vessel for which the permit is issued and will be published by state parks.

     (3) Annual permits shall be visible from outside the vessel, and permanently affixed to the lower left corner of the vessel's left (port) forward windshield, or to the left (port) outside transom, or if a sailboat, on the forward portion of the left (port) cabin trunk, or as otherwise instructed by the director or designee.

     (4) Except as provided in WAC 352-12-060, any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 04-01-068, § 352-12-030, filed 12/12/03, effective 1/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 99-04-117, § 352-12-030, filed 2/3/99, effective 3/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-12-030, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 93-08-025, § 352-12-030, filed 3/30/93, effective 5/1/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-12-030, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 91-09-001, § 352-12-030, filed 4/4/91, effective 1/1/92; 90-07-062, § 352-12-030, filed 3/20/90, effective 4/20/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 82-08-027 (Order 59), § 352-12-030, filed 3/31/82.]

OTS-1887.1


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-24-001, filed 11/21/07, effective 12/22/07)

WAC 352-18-010   What definitions apply to this chapter?   The following definitions apply:

     "Child" means an individual that has not reached the age of sixteen.

     "Criminal background check" means a criminal history record information search that may include but is not limited to, the following:

     (a) A record check of arrests and convictions through the Washington state patrol;

     (b) Fingerprints processed through the FBI to obtain a complete criminal history.

     "Independent contractor" means any independent for-profit or nonprofit private person or organization with which the commission has or is considering a contractual relationship. In the case of large organizations, the contractor background to be reviewed is that of the organization's principal on-site manager.

     "Job applicant" means any applicant for a Washington state parks position who is not permanently employed by Washington state parks as of July 24, 2005.

     "Unsupervised access" means that an individual will or may be left alone with a child or vulnerable adult at any time or any length of time.

     "Volunteer" means a person who is willing to work without expectation of salary or financial reward.

     "Vulnerable adult" means adults of any age who lack the functional, mental, or physical ability to care for themselves. As defined in chapter 74.34 RCW "vulnerable adult" includes a person: Found incapacitated under chapter 11.88 RCW; or who has a developmental disability as defined under RCW 71A.10.020; or admitted to any facility; or receiving services from home health, hospice, or home care agencies licensed or required to be licensed under chapter 70.127 RCW; or receiving services from an individual provider.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.070 and 79A.05.030(10). 07-24-001, § 352-18-010, filed 11/21/07, effective 12/22/07.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-24-001, filed 11/21/07, effective 12/22/07)

WAC 352-18-020   Who may be subject to criminal background checks?   The Washington state parks and recreation commission requires criminal background checks on job applicants, volunteers, and independent contractors who:

     (1) Have unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults; or

     (2) Persons who will be responsible for collecting or disbursing agency cash or processing credit/debit card transactions ((for agency sales)).

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.070 and 79A.05.030(10). 07-24-001, § 352-18-020, filed 11/21/07, effective 12/22/07.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-24-001, filed 11/21/07, effective 12/22/07)

WAC 352-18-022   To whom is the criminal background check information released?   (1) Washington state parks will only share pass/fail results of the criminal background check with the supervisor(s) except as provided by chapters ((42.17)) 42.56 and 10.97 RCW.

     (2) Washington state parks will follow laws related to the release of criminal history records (chapter 10.97 RCW and RCW 43.43.570) and public disclosure (chapter ((42.17)) 42.56 RCW) when releasing any information.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.070 and 79A.05.030(10). 07-24-001, § 352-18-022, filed 11/21/07, effective 12/22/07.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-24-001, filed 11/21/07, effective 12/22/07)

WAC 352-18-024   What do I do if I disagree with the results of the criminal background check?   (1) Job applicants, volunteers, and independent contractors who do not pass the criminal background check are entitled to challenge the accuracy and completeness of any information contained in their background check. Contact may be made with Washington state parks human resources or the volunteer programs to review the information.

     (2) Disqualified individuals may provide, in writing, justification/explanation with supporting documentation to the state parks director requesting further consideration at ((7150 Cleanwater Drive,)) P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.070 and 79A.05.030(10). 07-24-001, § 352-18-024, filed 11/21/07, effective 12/22/07.]

OTS-1888.3


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-03-121, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07)

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 in a single campsite. 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.

     "Commercial use (nonrecreation)" is any activity involving commercial or business purpose within a state park that may impact park facilities, park visitors or staff and is compatible with recreational use and stewardship, limited in duration and does not significantly block/alter access or negatively impact recreational users.

     "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 (ELCs), 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 (ELCs)" shall mean those specialized facilities, designated by the director or designee, 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.

     "Foster family home" means an agency which regularly provides care on a twenty-four-hour basis to one or more children, expectant mothers, or persons with developmental disabilities in the family abode of the person or persons under whose direct care and supervision the child, expectant mother, or person with a developmental disability is placed.

     "Geocache" shall mean geocaches, letterboxes, and related activities. Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game in which participants (called "geocachers") use a Global Positioning System receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called "geocaches" or "caches").

     "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.

     "Intimidate" means to engage in conduct that would make a reasonable person fearful.

     "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.

     "Obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic" means to walk, stand, sit, lie, or place an object in such a manner as to block passage by another person or a vehicle, or to require another person or a driver of a vehicle to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. Acts authorized as an exercise of one's constitutional right to picket or to legally protest, and acts authorized by a permit issued pursuant to WAC 352-32-165 shall not constitute obstruction of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

     "Out-of-home care" means placement in a foster family home or with a person related to the child under the authority of chapters 13.32A, 13.34, or 74.13 RCW.

     "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.

     "Person related to the child" means those persons referred to in RCW 74.15.020 (2)(a)(i) through (vi).

     "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 or designee 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 a minimum of twenty 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 or designee 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.

     "Vessel" shall mean any watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water.

     "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" is any developed launch ramp designated for the purpose of placing or retrieving 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: Chapter 79A.05 RCW. 07-03-121, § 352-32-010, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-32-010, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05. 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.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-03-121, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07)

WAC 352-32-060   Pets.   (1) All pets or domestic animals must be kept under physical control, on a leash no greater than eight feet in length, or otherwise physically restrained, at all times while in a state park area.

     (2) Pets and domestic animals may not be allowed to dig or otherwise disturb or damage the natural or cultural features of any state park area.

     (3) In any state park area, pets or domestic animals, except for assistance animals for persons with disabilities, are not permitted on any designated swimming beach; within a natural area preserve; during the skiing season on any designated alpine ski site or cross country ski trail in which the track has been prepared, set, or groomed; or in any public building unless so posted.

     (4) In any state park area, pets or domestic animals, except for assistance dogs for persons with disabilities, may be prohibited in areas where there could be conflict with domestic livestock or agricultural activities on adjacent land, for the protection of wildlife, sensitive natural systems, special cultural areas, or for other recreational or health and safety purposes, if approved by the director or designee and so posted.

     (5) No person shall allow his/her pet or domestic animal to bite or in any way molest or annoy other park visitors. No person shall permit his/her pet or domestic animal to bark or otherwise disturb the peace and tranquillity of the park.

     (6) Any person bringing a pet or domestic animal into a state park area shall dispose of animal feces in a plastic or paper sack. The sack shall then be deposited in a solid waste container.

     (7) Pet off-leash areas may be approved and designated by the director or designee. Approved pet off-leash areas will be exempt from subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section. Approved pet off-leash areas may be closed permanently or temporarily by the director or designee for the protection of wildlife, sensitive natural systems, and special cultural areas. Any park area designated for pets off-leash shall be conspicuously posted as such by the director or designee.

     (8) ((Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.)) In designated roofed accommodations, pets are permitted and fees will be charged as published by state parks.

     (9) This section shall not apply to the recreational use of horses, llamas, sled dogs, or similar animals as authorized by WAC 352-32-070.

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

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW. 07-03-121, § 352-32-060, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-060, 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, § 352-32-060, filed 12/18/95, effective 1/18/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-32-060, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 86-20-020 (Order 96), § 352-32-060, filed 9/22/86; 82-12-008 (Order 61), § 352-32-060, filed 5/21/82; Order 9, § 352-32-060, filed 11/24/70.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-03-121, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07)

WAC 352-32-165   Public assemblies, meetings.   (1) Public assemblies are permitted in state park areas on grounds which are open to the public generally, provided a permit therefore has been issued as herein provided.

     (2) An application for such a permit may be submitted on such forms as may be provided by the commission, or in any written form so long as the permit application sets forth the following:

     (a) Name, address and phone number of the applicant;

     (b) Date, time, duration, nature and place of the proposed event, including a description or schedule of events and activities;

     (c) Estimate of the number of persons expected to attend including the basis for the estimate;

     (d) Special equipment, including temporary structures such as speakers' stands, platforms, lecterns, chairs, benches or the like, and any sound amplification equipment to be used in connection with the event;

     (e) Special facilities, including emergency first aid, additional sanitation and refuse collection facilities, to be used in connection with the event;

     (f) Crowd control to be provided by the event sponsor;

     (g) Designation of a responsible contact individual with whom park officials may coordinate event activities, plans and preparations.

     (3) The equipment and facilities referenced in subsection (2)(d) and (e), of this section, are to be provided by the event sponsor, unless other mutually satisfactory arrangements are made to use locally available commission owned equipment and facilities.

     (4) The applicant must supply satisfactory evidence of arrangements for such equipment, facilities, and crowd control.

     (5) If the agency determines it is necessary, the applicant must submit a completed environmental checklist along with the application. Upon request, the agency will assist the applicant in completing the environmental checklist and may request compensation in accordance with agency State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) rules, chapter 352-11 WAC.

     (6) Permit applications must be submitted at least sixty days in advance of the proposed event so that the information supplied in the application may be verified and so that the agency can notify and coordinate action with officials of other jurisdictions and agencies responsible for health, safety and welfare. The sixty-day time limit is also necessary in order to comply with SEPA review requirements to identify any potential environmental impacts and mitigation. This requirement for an application to be filed sixty days prior to an event may be waived in rare circumstances where arrangements can be made in a shorter time while still complying with all other requirements of this section.

     (7) The permit application must be submitted along with a nonrefundable permit fee as published by state parks to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, ((7150 Cleanwater Drive,)) P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, Washington 98504-2650. The director, or designee, may issue a permit consistent with the application, or otherwise modified in a manner which is acceptable to the applicant. The following criteria will be evaluated in considering a permit application:

     (a) The ability of the applicant to finance, plan and manage the activity in accordance with sanitation, safety, medical care, fire control, security, crowd, noise, and traffic control requirements, and consistent with the protection of park resources and image;

     (b) The extent to which the proposed activity, in both nature and timing, threatens interference with customary usage of the park by members of the public or interferes with the convenience of park neighbors and the general public;

     (c) The experience of the applicant in performing similar activities in the past;

     (d) Measures undertaken to mitigate any changes in customary park usage or damage to park resources caused by the activity.

     (8) Following an evaluation of the above listed criteria, the director or designee will issue a permit unless:

     (a) The application does not adequately address the evaluation criteria; or

     (b) A prior application for the same time and place has been made which has been or will be granted; or

     (c) The event will present a clear and present danger to the public health or safety; or

     (d) The event is of such nature or duration that it cannot reasonably be accommodated in the particular park area requested. In considering this, the director or designee shall take into account the potential for significant environmental impact.

     (9) The director or designee will acknowledge receipt of the permit application within ten days. The acknowledgement will estimate the timeline for processing the application based on the complexity of the requested use. The director or designee shall make the final ruling on the permit application as soon as possible but no later than ten days prior to the proposed event. The granting of this permit does not exempt the applicant from complying with other state, county or local permit requirements nor does it excuse compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act, where applicable. A threshold determination will be made by the agency to determine potential environmental impact. Applicants should be aware that timelines may exist under the State Environmental Policy Act and implementing regulations which are independent of this permit requirement.

     (10) All permit denials will be in writing, will contain a statement of the specific reasons for the denial, and will advise the applicants of the right to request judicial review of the denial as provided in subsection (12) of this section.

     (11) A permit issued may contain such conditions as are reasonably consistent with protection and use of the park area for the purposes for which it is maintained. It may also contain reasonable limitations on the time and area within which the event is permitted.

     (a) The commission may require applicants to arrange for general liability insurance to cover participants, and the state of Washington will be named as an additional insured.

     (b) The commission may require the filing of a bond with satisfactory surety payable to the state, to cover costs such as restoration, rehabilitation and cleanup of the area used, and other costs resulting from the permittee activity. In lieu of a bond, a permittee may elect to deposit cash equal to the amount of the required bond.

     (12) Applicants whose permit application is denied may in writing request that the commission seek judicial review of the denial, in which event the commission shall timely seek a declaratory judgment pursuant to the Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act, chapter 7.24 RCW, and Superior Court Rule 57, in the superior court for Thurston County. Such requests shall be mailed, or otherwise delivered to the Director, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, ((7150 Cleanwater Drive,)) P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, Washington 98504-2650, within ten days from the date the application is denied.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW. 07-03-121, § 352-32-165, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-165, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-165, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-165, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.10.040, 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 87-24-032 (Order 102), § 352-32-165, filed 11/24/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 86-08-014 (Order 92), § 352-32-165, filed 3/24/86; 83-08-032 (Resolution No. 66), § 352-32-165, filed 3/31/83.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-03-121, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07)

WAC 352-32-210   Consumption of alcohol in state park areas.   (1) Opening, possessing alcoholic beverage in an open container, or consuming any alcoholic beverages in any state park or state park area is prohibited except in the following designated areas and under the following circumstances in those state parks or state park areas not posted by the director or designee as closed to alcohol pursuant to subsection (4) of this section:

     (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;

     (d) Flaming Geyser 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 or designee 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. 07-03-121, § 352-32-210, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 05-01-069, § 352-32-210, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. 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.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-03-121, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07)

WAC 352-32-250   Standard fees charged.   Fees shall be charged in parks operated by the commission for use of lands, facilities, programs, services, and materials as published by state parks: Provided, however, That the commission may suspend any or all of these fees if revenues generated by the fees are not returned to the benefit of the parks: Provided further, That the director or designee has the authority to discount fees in order to take advantage of marketing opportunities to encourage use and increase revenues. Any such discounts shall be effective for a limited period of time up to one year in duration. The director or designee may consider the following factors in temporarily establishing or discounting fees:

     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) Convenience camping - fees will be charged for use of overnight accommodations such as yurts, cabins, platform tents, etc.

     (6) 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.

     (7) 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 Drive,)) P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504-2650.

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

     (9) 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.

     (10) 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.

     (11) Watercraft launch permit fee shall be charged at designated facilities. Watercraft launch permit shall not be required for:

     (a) Registered overnight guests in the park containing the watercraft launch;

     (b) Persons holding limited-income senior citizen, disability or disabled veteran passes;

     (c) Vehicles displaying a valid annual natural investment permit (watercraft launch) permit.

     (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;

     (c) Vehicles displaying a valid annual natural investment permit.

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

     (14) Popular destination park - a surcharge will apply for use of standard or utility campsites located in a popular destination park during such periods as the director may specify.

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

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

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

     (18) Reservation transaction - fees will be charged as published by state parks and are not refundable.

     (19) Moorage facilities - fee will be charged as published by state parks.

     (20) 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.

     (21) Film permits and site location fees will be charged as outlined in chapter 352-74 WAC.

     (22) Off-season pass fees will be charged as published by state parks.

     (23) Administrative fees will be charged as published by state parks for the replacement of lost, stolen or destroyed passes and permits.

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

     (25) 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.

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

     (27) 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.

     (28) 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.

     (29) 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.

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

     (31) 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.

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

     (33) Public assembly - permit fees based on costs as indicated in WAC 352-32-165.

     (34) Aquatic and other state park facilities - fees will be charged as published by state parks.

     (35) 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.

     (36) Fees subject to certificate of participation (COP) and as determined by the commission.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW. 07-03-121, § 352-32-250, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 05-01-069, § 352-32-250, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.075. 04-01-067, § 352-32-250, 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.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-03-121, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07)

WAC 352-32-251   Limited income senior citizen, disability, and disabled veteran passes.   (1)(a) Persons who are senior citizens, 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 accompanied by either a copy of a federal income tax return filed for the previous calendar year, or a senior citizen property tax exemption pursuant to RCW 84.36.381, or a notarized affidavit of income on a form provided by the commission, receive a limited income senior citizen pass at no charge, which entitles the holder's camping party to free use of trailer dump stations, watercraft launch sites, and to a 50 percent reduction in the campsite fee, or moorage fee as published by state parks. Limited income senior citizen passes shall remain valid so long as the pass holder meets eligibility requirements.

     (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:

     (a) 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;

     (b) Temporarily disabled and 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; and

     (c) Residents of Washington who have been issued a card, decal (placard) or special license plate for a permanent disability under RCW 46.16.381 shall be entitled, along with the members of their camping party to free use of trailer dump stations, watercraft launch sites, and to a 50 percent reduction in the campsite fee, or moorage fee as published by state parks.

     (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 use of a 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) Pass holders must be present and show their valid pass and identification upon registration or when requested by any commission employee or representative.

     (7) Pass holders that violate or abuse the privileges of their pass, as listed below, may be subject to suspension of their pass and assessed other fees.

     (a) Duplicate or multiple reservations for the same night - thirty-day suspension.

     (b) Use of pass by unauthorized person - sixty-day suspension and/or a fee equal to two times the campsite fee.

     (c) Two or more no-shows (failure to use or cancel reservation) for reservations between May 1 and November 1 - ninety-day suspension.

     (d) Repeated park rule violations - minimum ninety-day suspension.

     The pass will be confiscated by the ranger on duty or their designee and sent to the Olympia headquarters office. At the end of the suspension the pass will be returned to the authorized pass holder at no cost.

     (8) Pass holders may appeal a suspension of their pass by providing written justification/explanation to the state parks director or designee at ((7150 Cleanwater Drive,)) P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504.

     (9) Pass holder discounts shall apply only to those fees listed in subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section. Pass holder discounts will not apply to all other fees as published by state parks, including but not limited to, extra vehicles, vacation housing, yurts, and cabins.

     (10) 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.

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

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW. 07-03-121, § 352-32-251, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-32-251, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05. 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.]


NEW SECTION
WAC 352-32-253   Foster parent program.   (1) Any Washington state resident who provides out-of-home care to a child as either a current licensed foster family home or a person related to the child is entitled to free camping. To use a campsite, the qualified resident shall:

     (a) If the park is subject to the state parks reservation system, foster parents will make reservations through the reservation services call center, pay the reservation fee, and show their foster home license or foster parent ID card along with their Washington state drivers license or photo ID upon arrival at the park(s).

     (b) For nonreservation parks, the foster parents upon arrival at the park will show their foster home license or foster parent ID card along with their Washington state drivers license or photo ID.

     (c) The commission shall negotiate payment and costs, to allow holders of a foster home pass free access and usage of park campsites, with the following nonoperated, nonstate-owned parks: Central Ferry, Chief Timothy, Crow Butte and Lyons Ferry.

     (2) The foster parent or relative to the child and the child must be present for the duration of the stay.

     (3) Violations or abuse of these privileges, including but not limited to the list below, may be subject to revocation, suspension of their privileges and/or assessed other fees.

     (a) Duplicate or multiple reservations for the same night - thirty-day suspension.

     (b) Use of privileges by unauthorized person - sixty-day suspension and/or a fee equal to two times the campsite fee.

     (c) Two or more no-shows (failure to use or cancel reservation) for reservations between May 1 and November 1 - ninety-day suspension.

     (d) Repeated park rule violations - minimum ninety day suspension.

     (4) Foster parents may appeal a suspension or revocation of privileges by providing written justification/explanation to the state parks director or designee at P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504.

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AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 00-13-070, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00)

WAC 352-32-285   Applicability of standard fees to volunteers in parks.   The fees published by state parks pursuant to RCW 79A.05.070(6) shall not apply whenever any individual, group, organization, association, or agency shall volunteer to perform personal services in lieu of standard fees if the following conditions are met:

     (1) The park manager has determined that the personal service is desirable;

     (2) The service performed does not replace or supplant that which would otherwise be performed by parks employees or contractors;

     (3) The service performed is not one commonly performed by members of an organized trade union;

     (4) The service performed does not result in any type of development which will necessarily create future operating costs to the commission;

     (5) The volunteer shall perform personal services under the following provisions.

     (a) At least four hours of service are provided per day; alternatively

     (b) At least twenty-eight hours of service are provided per seven-day week, spread over at least five days.

     (c) If more than four hours, but less than twenty-eight hours of volunteer service are provided during a seven-day week, a prorated waiver of fees equivalent to (b) of this subsection may be offered by the park manager.

     (d) Volunteer time accumulated may not be carried forward for credit in subsequent weeks.

     (e) The waiver of standard fees shall apply only at the park where such personal services were performed ((unless volunteer is participating in volunteer passport program)).

     The limit placed on any camper by WAC 352-32-030(7) shall not apply to persons qualifying under this section. Continuous occupancy of facilities by the same person or persons qualifying under this section shall be limited to thirty consecutive nights, unless otherwise approved by the director or designee.

     This section does not expand or limit the provisions of RCW 79A.05.140 through 79A.05.155.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-285, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-285, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 93-06-001, § 352-32-285, filed 2/17/93, effective 3/20/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 88-15-068 (Order 105), § 352-32-285, filed 7/19/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040, 43.51.055 and 43.51.060. 85-08-003 (Order 88), § 352-32-285, filed 3/22/85, effective 5/15/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 82-09-035 (Order 60), § 352-32-285, filed 4/14/82; 81-15-059 (Order 53), § 352-32-285, filed 7/20/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(2) and 43.51.060(6). 78-05-082 (Order 39), § 352-32-285, filed 5/1/78.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-03-121, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07)

WAC 352-32-300   Easement, franchise, license, and special use permit applications and fees.   (1) A party that desires to have a request for an easement, franchise, license, or special use permit considered by the commission shall submit an application on a form provided by the director to the:


          Washington State Parks and

          Recreation Commission

          ((7150 Cleanwater Drive))

          P.O. Box 42650

          Olympia, WA 98504-2650


     Each application from a party other than a government agency shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee according to a schedule adopted by the commission.

     A party shall pay the commission processing and use fees as apply according to a schedule adopted by the commission.

     A party shall pay the commission for any appraisal, appraisal review, and survey costs incurred by the commission during the consideration of an application for an easement, franchise, license, or special use permit. The amount of any appraisal, appraisal review, and survey costs shall be determined by the director or designee.

     An application fee and any processing fees, use fees, and appraisal, appraisal review, and survey payments shall be submitted to the commission at the address listed above and shall be in the form of a check or money order payable to the commission.

     (2) The application fee, processing fee, use fee, and the appraisal, appraisal review, and survey payments established by subsection (1) of this section may be waived by the director or designee when the director or designee determines that the action authorized by an easement, franchise, license, or special use permit will be of benefit to the general public, if approved by the commission.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW. 07-03-121, § 352-32-300, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-300, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98; 96-19-031, § 352-32-300, filed 9/10/96, effective 10/31/96; 84-20-069 (Order 81), § 352-32-300, filed 10/2/84.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-03-121, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07)

WAC 352-32-340   Approval of community-based park improvements -- Policies.   The director or designee((,)) shall approve or disapprove all permits for community-based park improvements. Specific policies concerning community-based park improvements are available upon request.

     A community-based park improvement is a construction project, proposed to be accomplished by individuals, groups, churches, charities, organizations, agencies, clubs, or associations using donated labor and/or materials, that results in a permanent change to state park lands or structures, or that creates an additional structure on state park lands.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW. 07-03-121, § 352-32-340, filed 1/22/07, effective 2/22/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.075, 79A.05.140, 79A.05.145, 79A.05.150, and 79A.05.155. 01-20-036, § 352-32-340, filed 9/26/01, effective 10/27/01.]

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AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 82, filed 10/2/84)

WAC 352-74-010   Purpose.   This chapter is promulgated in order to establish procedures for the issuance of permits for filming within state parks.

     The agency permits commercial filming and still photography when it is consistent with the park's mission and will not harm the resource or interfere with the visitor experience.

     All commercial filming activities taking place within a park require a permit. Commercial filming includes capturing a moving image on film and video as well as sound recordings.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 84-20-070 (Order 82), § 352-74-010, filed 10/2/84.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 94-23-010, filed 11/3/94, effective 1/1/95)

WAC 352-74-020   Definitions.   When used in this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the meanings designated in this section unless a different meaning is expressly provided or unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

     (1) "Applicant" shall mean((s)) an individual or organization who submits an application to the director to film within state parks for other than personal or news purposes.

     (2) "Commission" shall mean((s)) the Washington state parks and recreation commission.

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

     (4) "Film and filming" shall mean ((still and movie camera filming and video taping)) capturing a movie image magnetically or digitally and "still photography" means capturing a single, nonmovie image with film or magnetic or digital media.

     (5) "Film maker" shall mean((s)) an applicant who has received approval to film within state parks through the issuance of a filming permit by the director or ((the)) designee ((of the director)).

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-23-010, § 352-74-020, filed 11/3/94, effective 1/1/95; 84-20-070 (Order 82), § 352-74-020, filed 10/2/84.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 103, filed 3/18/88, effective 5/15/88)

WAC 352-74-030   Filming within state parks.   The commission recognizes the desire of individuals and organizations to film within the state parks. Individuals and organizations may film within state parks in a manner which is not disruptive to park users or resources when the filming is for personal or news purposes. Individuals and organizations that desire to film within state parks for other than personal or news purposes may do so only in accordance with the film permit requirements of this chapter and subject to the discretion of the commission as otherwise set forth herein.

     Filming for strictly educational purposes may have some or all of the applicable fees waived.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 88-07-074 (Order 103), § 352-74-030, filed 3/18/88, effective 5/15/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 84-20-070 (Order 82), § 352-74-030, filed 10/2/84.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 94-23-010, filed 11/3/94, effective 1/1/95)

WAC 352-74-040   Film permit application.   Persons or organizations that desire to film within a state park for other than personal or news purposes shall submit a completed film permit application with the appropriate fees to the appropriate location:


     ((Director

     Washington State Parks and

     Recreation Commission

     7150 Cleanwater Lane

     P.O. Box 42650

     Olympia, WA 98504-2650))


Eastern Region

270 9th Street N.E.

Suite 200

East Wenatchee, WA 98802

 Fort Worden State Park

200 Battery Way

Port Townsend, WA 98368
Northwest Region

220 N. Walnut Street

Burlington, WA 98233

 Puget Sound Region

2840 Riverwalk Drive S.E.

Auburn, WA 98002-8207
Southwest Region

11838 Tilley Road S.

Olympia, WA 98512-9167

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-23-010, § 352-74-040, filed 11/3/94, effective 1/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060. 94-08-005, § 352-74-040, filed 3/24/94, effective 5/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 88-07-074 (Order 103), § 352-74-040, filed 3/18/88, effective 5/15/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 84-20-070 (Order 82), § 352-74-040, filed 10/2/84.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 95-22-067, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96)

WAC 352-74-045   Filming fees.   (1) Permit application fee - each application shall be accompanied by the appropriate application fee, based on the amount of time between the date of application and the date of facility use, which shall be in the form of a check or money order payable to the Washington state parks and recreation commission.

     (2) Site location fee - prior to commencing filming activities or otherwise as specified by the director or ((the director's)) designee, each applicant shall pay an additional site location fee, set by the director or ((the director's)) designee based on the magnitude and duration of the impact on park resources and normal public use, the uniqueness of the site, and such other considerations as the director or ((director's)) designee deem appropriate.

     (3) Previous filming which is later commercially merchandised will be subject to the same rules and provisions as new projects described herein.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-74-045, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-23-010, § 352-74-045, filed 11/3/94, effective 1/1/95.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 82, filed 10/2/84)

WAC 352-74-050   Approval or disapproval of film permit application.   The director or ((the)) designee ((of the director)) shall approve or disapprove a film permit application and establish the filming locations, time periods, and conditions for an approved application.

     The director or ((the)) designee ((of the director)) may require an approved applicant to submit the following to the commission prior to the issuance of a film permit:

     (1) Fees payable to the Washington state parks and recreation commission in the form of a check or money order in an amount, as determined by the director or ((the)) designee ((of the director)), which covers the charges for the facilities to be used by a film maker and any staff costs to be incurred by the commission due to the filming that are beyond the regular responsibilities of the staff of the commission;

     (2) A bond or damage deposit payable to the Washington state parks and recreation commission in an amount, as determined by the director or ((the)) designee ((of the director)), which is sufficient to cover any damages to park resources or facilities which may occur during the filming; and

     (3) Certification that an approved applicant has liability insurance in an amount, as determined by the director or ((the)) designee ((of the director)), which is sufficient to cover any liability costs associated with the actions of a film maker during filming.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 84-20-070 (Order 82), § 352-74-050, filed 10/2/84.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 94-23-010, filed 11/3/94, effective 1/1/95)

WAC 352-74-060   Issuance and revocation of film permit.   The director or designee ((of the director)), shall issue a film permit to an approved applicant after the applicant has submitted ((to the director)) any fees, bond, damage deposit, and insurance certification established pursuant to WAC 352-74-050 and has demonstrated in its application or otherwise to the satisfaction of the director that filming:

     (1) Is compatible with the activities of park visitors;

     (2) Will not damage facilities or resources, or interfere with park operations;

     (3) Will not disrupt wildlife;

     (4) Will not imply the endorsement of the commission for the content of the film;

     (5) Will acknowledge the cooperation of the commission;

     (6) Is not inconsistent in the judgment of the director with the purposes for, or conditions on which, the property where the filming is to take place was acquired; and

     (7) Will conform with all of the applicable statutes, rules, policies, and procedures of the commission, and the instructions of the commission staff who supervise the filming.

     If a film maker does not comply with all of the applicable statutes, rules, policies, and procedures of the commission, the conditions upon which the permit was granted, and the instructions of the commission staff who supervise the filming, then the director or designee ((of the director)) shall revoke the film permit.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-23-010, § 352-74-060, filed 11/3/94, effective 1/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 88-07-074 (Order 103), § 352-74-060, filed 3/18/88, effective 5/15/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 84-20-070 (Order 82), § 352-74-060, filed 10/2/84.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 94-23-010, filed 11/3/94, effective 1/1/95)

WAC 352-74-070   Additional fees and release of bond or damage deposit.   After completion of filming the director or ((the)) designee ((of the director)) shall determine if any additional fees are to be assessed a film maker and whether or not any bond or damage deposit submitted ((to the director)) by a film maker may be released.

     If the director or ((the)) designee ((of the director)) determines that no additional fees are to be assessed and that a bond or damage deposit is to be released, then a bond or damage deposit shall be returned to a film maker.

     If the director or ((the)) designee ((of the director)) determines that additional fees are to be assessed or that a bond or damage deposit is not to be released, then the film maker shall be so informed.

     If a film maker pays additional fees in the form of a check or money order payable to the Washington state parks and recreation commission which is submitted to the director within thirty days of receipt of the notice to pay the fees, then the director or ((the)) designee ((of the director)) shall return a bond or damage deposit to a film maker.

     If a film maker does not pay additional fees within the time period and in accordance with the procedures set forth above, then the director or designee ((of the director)) shall exercise the rights of the commission under a bond or damage deposit to pay the additional fees and so inform a film maker or exercise any such other legal rights as may be available.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-23-010, § 352-74-070, filed 11/3/94, effective 1/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 88-07-074 (Order 103), § 352-74-070, filed 3/18/88, effective 5/15/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 84-20-070 (Order 82), § 352-74-070, filed 10/2/84.]

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