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79A.05.265 | Hostels—Legislative declaration of intent. | The legislature finds that there is a need for hostels in the state for the safety and welfare of transient persons with limited resources. It is the intent of RCW 79A.05.265 through 79A.05.275 that such facilities be established using locally donated structures. It is the further intent of RCW 79A.05.265 through 79A.0... |
79A.05.270 | "Hostel" defined. | For purposes of *this chapter, "hostel" means a simple basic structure that serves as a safe, low-cost accommodation for mobile people of all ages from this country and abroad.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 281 s 2 . Formerly RCW 43.51.365 .]
*Reviser's note: "This chapter" apparently refers to RCW 43.51.360 through 43.51.375 ; which... |
79A.05.275 | Hostels—Authority of political subdivisions to establish. | Any political subdivision of the state is authorized to establish hostels within its jurisdiction. The facilities and services shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Short term sleeping accommodations including adequate restroom and bathing facilities; and (2) Information and referral services, including, but not li... |
79A.05.280 | Hostels—Commission authorized to accept grants or moneys for the support thereof—Rules required. | The parks and recreation commission is authorized to accept grants or moneys from any federal or private source for support of hostels. The commission at its discretion is directed to apportion and transfer any such moneys to contracting agencies or political subdivisions which operate hostels: PROVIDED, That the commi... |
79A.05.285 | Land evaluation, acquisition. | The commission is authorized to evaluate and acquire land under *RCW 79.01.612 in cooperation with the department of natural resources.
[ 1999 c 249 s 907 .]
*Reviser's note: RCW 79.01.612 was recodified as RCW 79.10.030 pursuant to 2003 c 334 s 555 .
Severability — 1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010 . |
79A.05.290 | Acquisition of land held by department of natural resources. | The commission may select land held by the department of natural resources for acquisition under RCW 79A.50.010 et seq.
[ 1999 c 249 s 908 .]
Severability — 1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010 . |
79A.05.300 | Establishment of urban area state parks by parks and recreation commission. | For the reasons specified in RCW 79A.25.250 , the state parks and recreation commission shall place a high priority on the establishment of urban area state parks and shall revise its plan for future state parks to achieve this priority. This section shall be implemented by January 1, 1981.
[ 2000 c 11 s 37 ; 1980 c 89... |
79A.05.305 | Declaration of policy—Lands for public park purposes. | The legislature declares that it is the continuing policy of the state of Washington to set aside and manage certain lands within the state for public park purposes. To comply with public park purposes, these lands shall be acquired and managed to: (1) Maintain and enhance ecological, aesthetic, and recreational purpos... |
79A.05.310 | Powers and duties—Program of boating safety education—Casualty and accident reporting program. | The state parks and recreation commission shall: (1) Coordinate a statewide program of boating safety education using to the maximum extent possible existing programs offered by the United States power squadron and the United States coast guard auxiliary; (2) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, consistent... |
79A.05.335 | Authority of commission to use facilities and resources for interpretation. | The legislature finds that the parks and recreation lands owned and managed by the commission are a significant collection of valuable scenic, natural, cultural, and historical resources for the citizens of Washington state. The legislature further finds that if citizens understand and appreciate the scenic, natural, c... |
79A.05.340 | Interpretive activities authorized. | The commission may provide scenic, natural, cultural, or historical resource interpretive activities for visitors to state parks that: (1) Explain the functions, history, significance, and cultural aspects of ecosystems; (2) Explain the relationship between human needs, human behaviors and attitudes, and the environmen... |
79A.05.345 | Stewarding and interpreting state parks—Commission's authority to consult, enter agreements, and solicit assistance from other organizations. | The commission may consult and enter into agreements with and solicit assistance from other public agencies, the state parks foundation, private entities, employee business units, and tribes that are interested in stewarding and interpreting state parks scenic, natural, cultural, and recreational resources.
[ 2014 c 86... |
79A.05.347 | Agreements under RCW79A.05.345or otherwise involving the management of state parkland or a facility—Performance measures. | (1) When entering into any agreement under RCW 79A.05.345 or otherwise involving the management of state parkland or a facility by a public or private partner, the commission shall consider, when appropriate: (a) If the entity has an adequate source of available funding to assume the financial responsibilities of the a... |
79A.05.351 | Outdoor education and recreation grant program—Creation—Establish and implement program by rule—Advisory committee—Account. | (1) The outdoor education and recreation grant program is hereby created, subject to the availability of funds in the outdoor education and recreation account. The commission shall establish and implement the program by rule to provide opportunities for public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, formal school pr... |
79A.05.355 | Underwater parks—Lead agency. | The state parks and recreation commission shall act as the lead agency for the establishment of underwater parks in state waters and for environmental reviews of projects necessary to establish underwater parks. The commission may enter into interagency agreements to facilitate timely receipt of necessary permits from ... |
79A.05.360 | Underwater parks—Authority to establish—Powers and duties. | The commission may establish a system of underwater parks to provide for diverse recreational diving opportunities and to conserve and protect unique marine resources of the state of Washington. In establishing and maintaining an underwater park system, the commission may: (1) Plan, construct, and maintain underwater p... |
79A.05.370 | Underwater parks—Diverse recreational opportunity. | In establishing an underwater park system, the commission shall seek to create diverse recreational opportunities in areas throughout Washington state. The commission shall place a high priority upon creating units that possess unique or diverse marine life or underwater natural or artificial features such as shipwreck... |
79A.05.375 | Underwater parks—Liability. | The commission is not liable for unintentional injuries to users of underwater parks, whether the facilities are administered by the commission or by another entity or person. However, nothing in this section prevents the liability of the commission for injuries sustained by a user by reason of a known dangerous artifi... |
79A.05.380 | Water trail recreation program—Created. | The legislature recognizes the increase in water-oriented recreation by users of human and wind-powered, beachable vessels such as kayaks, canoes, or day sailors on Washington's waters. These recreationists frequently require overnight camping facilities along the shores of public or private beaches. The legislature no... |
79A.05.385 | Water trail recreation program—Powers and duties. | In addition to its other powers, duties, and functions, the commission may: (1) Plan, construct, and maintain suitable facilities for water trail activities on lands administered or acquired by the commission or as authorized on lands administered by tribes or other public agencies or private landowners by agreement. (... |
79A.05.390 | Water trail recreation program—Grants. | The commission may make water trail program grants to public agencies or tribal governments and may contract with any public agency, tribal government, entity, or person to develop and implement water trail programs.
[ 1993 c 182 s 3 . Formerly RCW 43.51.444 .] |
79A.05.395 | Water trail recreation program—Liability. | The commission is not liable for unintentional injuries to users of facilities administered for water trail purposes under this chapter, whether the facilities are administered by the commission or by any other entity or person. However, nothing in this section prevents the liability of the commission for injuries sust... |
79A.05.410 | Water trail recreation program—Rules. | The commission may adopt rules to administer the water trail program and facilities on areas owned or administered by the commission. Where water trail facilities administered by other public or private entities are incorporated into the water trail system, the rules adopted by those entities shall prevail. The commiss... |
79A.05.415 | Water trail recreation program—Violation. | Violation of the provisions of the commission's rules governing the use of water trail facilities and property shall constitute a civil infraction, punishable as provided under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[ 1993 c 182 s 8 . Formerly RCW 43.51.454 .] |
79A.05.425 | Water trail recreation program—Disposition of funds. | Any unspent balance of funds in the water trail program account created in *RCW 79A.05.405 as of June 30, 2003, must be transferred to the state parks renewal and stewardship account created in RCW 79A.05.215 . All receipts from sales of materials under RCW 79A.05.385 and all monetary civil penalties collected under RC... |
79A.05.545 | Washington conservation corps. | The commission shall cooperate, when appropriate, as a partner in the Washington conservation corps established in chapter 43.220 RCW.
[ 2011 c 20 s 14 ; 1999 c 249 s 701 .]
Findings — Intent — 2011 c 20: See note following RCW 43.220.020 .
Intent — Application — 2011 c 20: See RCW 43.220.905 .
Severability — 1999 c 24... |
79A.05.600 | Declaration of principles. | The beaches bounding the Pacific Ocean from the Straits of Juan de Fuca to Cape Disappointment at the mouth of the Columbia River constitute some of the last unspoiled seashore remaining in the United States. They provide the public with almost unlimited opportunities for recreational activities, like swimming, surfing... |
79A.05.605 | Seashore conservation area—Established. | There is established for the recreational use and enjoyment of the public the Washington State Seashore Conservation Area. It shall include all lands now or hereafter under state ownership or control lying between Cape Disappointment and Leadbetter Point; between Toke Point and the South jetty on Point Chehalis; and be... |
79A.05.610 | Jurisdiction over and administration of area. | Except as otherwise provided in RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.630 , the Washington State Seashore Conservation Area shall be under the jurisdiction of the Washington state parks and recreation commission, which shall administer RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.630 in accordance with the powers granted it herein and under ... |
79A.05.615 | Principles and purposes to be followed in administering area. | The Washington state parks and recreation commission shall administer the Washington State Seashore Conservation Area in harmony with the broad principles set forth in RCW 79A.05.600 . Where feasible, the area shall be preserved in its present state; everywhere it shall be maintained in the best possible condition for ... |
79A.05.620 | Cooperation and assistance of federal, state, and local agencies. | In administering the Washington State Seashore Conservation Area, the Washington state parks and recreation commission shall seek the cooperation and assistance of federal agencies, other state agencies, and local political subdivisions. All state agencies, and the governing officials of each local subdivision shall co... |
79A.05.625 | Powers and authority of department of fish and wildlife not interfered with. | Nothing in RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.630 and 79A.05.635 through 79A.05.695 shall be construed to interfere with the powers, duties and authority of the department of fish and wildlife to regulate the conservation or taking of food fish and shellfish. Nor shall anything in RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.630 and 79A.0... |
79A.05.630 | Sale, lease, and disposal of lands within the Seashore Conservation Area—Disposal of certain lands. | Lands within the Seashore Conservation Area shall not be sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of, except as provided in this section. (1) The commission may, under authority granted in RCW 79A.05.175 and 79A.05.180 , exchange state parklands in the Seashore Conservation Area for lands of equal value to be managed by the... |
79A.05.635 | Ocean beach recreation management plans—Cooperative program. | A cooperative program to provide recreation management plans for the ocean beaches that comprise the Seashore Conservation Area established by RCW 79A.05.605 is created.
[ 2000 c 11 s 51 ; 1988 c 75 s 1 . Formerly RCW 43.51.695 .]
Effective date — 1988 c 75: "This act shall take effect January 1, 1989." [ 1988 c 75 s 2... |
79A.05.640 | Definitions. | Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply to RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.695 . (1) "Local government" means a county, city, or town. (2) "Ocean beaches" include the three ocean beaches described in RCW 79A.05.605 . (3) "Pedestrian use" means any use that does not involve a m... |
79A.05.645 | Local recreation management plans. | Local governments having a portion of the Seashore Conservation Area within their boundaries may, individually or through an agreement with other local governments located on the same ocean beach, adopt a recreation management plan which meets the requirements of RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.695 for that portion of th... |
79A.05.650 | Reservation for pedestrian use—Restrictions on motorized traffic. | (1) Except as provided in RCW 79A.05.655 and 79A.05.660 , a total of forty percent of the length of the beach subject to the recreation management plan shall be reserved for pedestrian use under this section and RCW 79A.05.665 . Restrictions on motorized traffic under this section shall be from April 15th to the day fo... |
79A.05.655 | Areas reserved for pedestrian use—Exception. | Notwithstanding RCW 79A.05.650 (1), recreation management plans may make provision for vehicular traffic on areas otherwise reserved for pedestrian use in order to: (1) Facilitate clam digging; (2) Accommodate organized recreational events of not more than seven consecutive days duration; (3) Provide for removal of woo... |
79A.05.660 | Public vehicles. | Recreation management plans shall not prohibit or restrict public vehicles operated in the performance of official duties, vehicles responding to an emergency, or vehicles specially authorized by the director or the director's designee.
[ 1999 c 249 s 1101 ; 1988 c 75 s 6 . Formerly RCW 43.51.720 .]
Severability — 1999... |
79A.05.665 | Land adjoining national wildlife refuges and state parks—Pedestrian use—Exception. | Recreation management plans shall, upon request of the commission, reserve on a permanent, seasonal, or temporary basis, land adjoining national wildlife refuges and state parks for pedestrian use. After a plan is approved, the commission may require local jurisdictions to adopt amendments to the plan governing driving... |
79A.05.670 | Consultation with government agencies required. | In preparing, adopting, or approving a recreation management plan, local jurisdictions and the commission shall consult with the department of fish and wildlife and the United States fish and wildlife service.
[ 1999 c 249 s 1102 ; 1988 c 75 s 8 . Formerly RCW 43.51.730 .]
Severability — 1999 c 249: See note following ... |
79A.05.675 | Compliance with federal and state laws required. | Recreation management plans shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws.
[ 1988 c 75 s 9 . Formerly RCW 43.51.735 .]
Effective date — 1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.635 . |
79A.05.680 | Hearings. | Before adopting a recreation management plan, or amendments to an existing plan, local jurisdictions shall conduct a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in each jurisdiction adopting the plan as well as in a newspaper of general statewide circulation on at leas... |
79A.05.685 | Adoption of plans—Approval—Procedure. | Recreation management plans shall be adopted by each participating jurisdiction and submitted to the commission by September 1, 1989. The commission shall approve the proposed plan if, in the commission's judgment, the plan adequately fulfills the requirements of RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.695 . If the proposed plan... |
79A.05.688 | Appeal. | Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, organization, cooperative, local government, or state agency aggrieved by a decision of the commission under this chapter may appeal under chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 1999 c 249 s 1103 ; 1988 c 75 s 12 . Formerly RCW 43.51.750 .]
Severability — 1999 c 249: See note follow... |
79A.05.690 | Cooperation for law enforcement. | The commission shall cooperate with state and local law enforcement agencies in meeting the need for law enforcement within the Seashore Conservation Area.
[ 1988 c 75 s 13 . Formerly RCW 43.51.755 .]
Effective date — 1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.635 . |
79A.05.693 | Ocean beaches in Seashore Conservation Area declared public highways. | The ocean beaches within the Seashore Conservation Area are hereby declared a public highway and shall remain forever open to the use of the public as provided in RCW 79A.05.635 through 79A.05.695 .
[ 2000 c 11 s 58 ; 1988 c 75 s 14 . Formerly RCW 43.51.760 .]
Effective date — 1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.6... |
79A.05.695 | Amendments to plan—Approval—Procedure. | Amendments to the recreation management plan may be adopted jointly by each local government participating in the plan and submitted to the commission for approval. The commission shall approve a proposed amendment if, in the commission's judgment, the amendment adequately fulfills the requirements of RCW 79A.05.600 th... |
79A.05.700 | Declaration. | The Green River Gorge, between the town of Kanasket and the Kummer bridge in King county, is a twelve mile spectacularly winding gorge with steep to overhanging rock walls reaching heights of from one hundred fifty to three hundred feet. The beauty and natural features of the gorge are generally confined within the can... |
79A.05.705 | Green River Gorge conservation area created. | There is hereby created a Washington state parks and recreation commission conservation area to be known as "Green River Gorge conservation area".
[ 1969 ex.s. c 162 s 2 . Formerly RCW 43.51.910 .] |
79A.05.710 | Acquisition of real property, easements, or rights authorized. | In addition to all other powers and duties prescribed by law, the state parks and recreation commission is authorized and directed to acquire such real property, easements, or rights in the Green River Gorge in King county, together with such real property, easements, and rights as is necessary for such park and conser... |
79A.05.715 | Acquisition of real property, easements, or rights authorized—Rights of other state agencies not to be infringed upon. | Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing or directing the state parks and recreation commission to acquire any real property, easements, or rights in the Green River Gorge in King county which are now held by any state agency for the purposes of outdoor recreation, conservation, fish, or wildlife management or ... |
79A.05.725 | Legislative declaration. | Mt. Si and Little Si in King county offer unique scenic, natural, and geological features which can be viewed from the I-90 highway. They also afford outstanding recreational opportunities enjoyed by the citizens of this state and tourists alike. The legislature recognizes the importance of guarding portions of this ar... |
79A.05.730 | "Mt. Si conservation area"—Created. | There is hereby created a "Mt. Si conservation area" to include approximately twenty-five hundred acres of state, United States government, and privately owned lands within Sections 25, 26, 35, and 36, Township 24 North, Range 8 East, W.M., and Sections 2, 3, 10, 11, and 12 of Township 23 North, Range 8 East, W.M., as ... |
79A.05.735 | Mt. Si conservation area—Management. | The state department of natural resources and the state parks and recreation commission have joined together in excellent cooperation in the conducting of this study along with the citizen advisory subcommittee and have joined together in cooperation with the department of fish and wildlife to accomplish other projects... |
79A.05.740 | Mt. Si conservation area—Valuation of included lands. | The full market value for department of natural resources' managed trust lands or interest therein within the conservation area shall be determined by the department of natural resources for any lands or interests to be dedicated or leased as provided herein. The department of natural resources shall determine the valu... |
79A.05.745 | Eminent domain—Use prohibited. | No property or interest in property shall be acquired for the purpose of chapter 306, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. by the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 306 s 6 . Formerly RCW 43.51.945 .] |
79A.05.750 | Legislative declaration. | It is the intent of RCW 79A.05.750 through 79A.05.795 to establish and recognize the Yakima river corridor from Selah Gap (Yakima Ridge) to Union Gap (Rattlesnake Hills) as a uniquely valuable recreation, conservation, and scenic resource in the state of Washington.
[ 2000 c 11 s 61 ; 1977 ex.s. c 75 s 1 . Formerly RCW... |
79A.05.755 | "Washington State Yakima river conservation area"—Created. | There is hereby created an area to be known as the "Washington State Yakima river conservation area". This area designation may be used as a common reference by all state and local agencies, municipalities, and federal agencies.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 75 s 3 . Formerly RCW 43.51.947 .] |
79A.05.760 | Yakima river conservation area—Size prescribed. | For the purposes of RCW 79A.05.750 through 79A.05.795 , the Yakima river conservation area is to contain no more than the area delineated in appendix D on pages D-3, D-4, D-6, D-7, D-9, and D-10 of the report entitled "The Yakima River Regional Greenway" which resulted from the Yakima river study authorized in section ... |
79A.05.765 | Yakima river conservation area—Authority of Yakima county commissioners. | The Yakima county commissioners are authorized to coordinate the acquisition, development, and operation of the Yakima river conservation area in accordance with the purposes of RCW 79A.05.750 through 79A.05.795 and in cooperation with public parks, conservation and resource managing agencies.
[ 2000 c 11 s 62 ; 1977 e... |
79A.05.770 | Yakima river conservation area—Land acquisition. | The Yakima county commissioners are authorized to acquire such real property, easements or rights in river-related lands in the Yakima river conservation area, together with such real property, easements, and rights as are necessary for such conservation and parks purposes in any manner authorized by law for the acquis... |
79A.05.775 | Intent to preserve river wetlands in their natural state. | Except for such property as is necessary or suitable for the development of recreational areas and their related facilities, it is the intent of this section that such property shall be acquired to preserve, as much as possible, the river wetlands in their natural state.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 75 s 6 . Formerly RCW 43.51.951 .... |
79A.05.780 | Yakima river conservation area—Consultation between commission and Yakima county commissioners. | The Washington state parks and recreation commission is directed to consult with the Yakima county commissioners in the acquisition, development, and operation of the Yakima river conservation area in accordance with the purposes of RCW 79A.05.750 through 79A.05.795 and the Yakima river study authorized in section 170,... |
79A.05.785 | Yakima river conservation area—Recreation and conservation funding board directed to assist Yakima county commissioners. | The recreation and conservation funding board is directed to assist the Yakima county commissioners in obtaining state, federal, and private funding for the acquisition, development, and operation of the Yakima river conservation area.
[ 2007 c 241 s 25 ; 1977 ex.s. c 75 s 8 . Formerly RCW 43.51.953 .]
Intent — Effecti... |
79A.05.790 | County or city zoning and/or permitted land uses not affected. | Nothing herein shall be construed as affecting nor being in conflict with existing county or city zoning and/or permitted land uses and the right to develop, build or expand existing uses in accordance with the said zoning or permitted land uses within the Yakima river conservation area.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 75 s 9 . Formerl... |
79A.05.793 | Department of fish and wildlife, fish and wildlife commission—Powers, duties, and authority—No hunting in any state park. | Nothing in RCW 79A.05.750 through 79A.05.795 shall be construed to interfere with the powers, duties, and authority of the state department of fish and wildlife or the state fish and wildlife commission to regulate, manage, conserve, and provide for the harvest of wildlife within such area: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That no h... |
79A.05.795 | Acquisition of real property, etc., of another agency by Yakima county commissioners—Agency approval required. | Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing or directing the Yakima county commissioners to acquire any real property, easements, or rights in the Yakima river conservation area which are now held by any other agency without the approval of that agency.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 75 s 11 . Formerly RCW 43.51.956 .] |
79A.05.800 | Scenic bikeways program—Rules. | (1) In addition to its other powers, duties, and functions, the commission must establish a scenic bikeways program for the designation and promotion of bicycle routes of notable scenic, recreational, cultural, or historic value. (2)(a) Any person may propose the designation of a scenic bikeway route by the commission.... |
79A.15.005 | Findings. | The legislature finds: (1) That Washington possesses an abundance of natural wealth in the form of forests, mountains, wildlife, waters, and other natural resources, all of which help to provide an unparalleled diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities and a quality of life unmatched in this nation; (2) That as the... |
79A.15.010 | Definitions. | The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Acquisition" means the purchase on a willing seller basis of fee or less than fee interests in real property. These interests include, but are not limited to, options, rights of first refusal, conservation ... |
79A.15.020 | Habitat conservation account. | The habitat conservation account is established in the state treasury. The board shall administer the account in accordance with chapter 79A.25 RCW and this chapter, and shall hold it separate and apart from all other money, funds, and accounts of the board.
[ 2007 c 241 s 27 ; 2000 c 11 s 65 ; 1990 1st ex.s. c 14 s 3 ... |
79A.15.030 | Allocation and use of moneys—Grants. | (1) Moneys appropriated prior to July 1, 2016, for this chapter shall be divided as follows: (a) Appropriations for a biennium of forty million dollars or less must be allocated equally between the habitat conservation account and the outdoor recreation account. (b) If appropriations for a biennium total more than fort... |
79A.15.040 | Habitat conservation account—Distribution and use of moneys. | (1) Moneys appropriated for this chapter prior to July 1, 2016, to the habitat conservation account shall be distributed in the following way: (a) Not less than forty percent through June 30, 2011, at which time the amount shall become forty-five percent, for the acquisition and development of critical habitat; (b) Not... |
79A.15.050 | Outdoor recreation account—Distribution and use of moneys. | (1) Moneys appropriated prior to July 1, 2016, for this chapter to the outdoor recreation account shall be distributed in the following way: (a) Not less than thirty percent to the state parks and recreation commission for the acquisition and development of state parks, with at least fifty percent of the money for acqu... |
79A.15.060 | Habitat conservation account—Acquisition policies and priorities. | (1) The board may adopt rules establishing acquisition policies and priorities for distributions from the habitat conservation account. (2) Except as provided in RCW 79A.15.030 (8), moneys appropriated for this chapter may not be used by the board to fund staff positions or other overhead expenses, or by a state, regio... |
79A.15.065 | Grants through habitat conservation account—Statement of environmental benefits—Development of outcome-focused performance measures. | In providing grants through the habitat conservation account, the board shall require grant applicants to incorporate the environmental benefits of the project into their grant applications, and the board shall utilize the statement of environmental benefits in the grant application and review process. The board shall ... |
79A.15.070 | Acquisition and development priorities—Generally. | (1) In determining which state parks proposals and local parks proposals to fund, the board shall use existing policies and priorities. (2) Except as provided in RCW 79A.15.030 (8), moneys appropriated for this chapter may not be used by the board to fund staff or other overhead expenses, or by a state, regional, or lo... |
79A.15.080 | Recommended project list—Board authority to obligate funds—Legislature's authority. | The board shall not sign contracts or otherwise financially obligate funds from the habitat conservation account, the outdoor recreation account, or the farm and forest account as provided in this chapter before the legislature has appropriated funds for a specific list of projects. The legislature may remove projects ... |
79A.15.090 | Condemnation. | Moneys made available under this chapter for land acquisition shall not be used to acquire land through condemnation.
[ 1990 1st ex.s. c 14 s 10 . Formerly RCW 43.98A.090 .] |
79A.15.110 | Review of proposed project application. | State or local agencies or nonprofit nature conservancies shall review the proposed project application and confer with the county or city with jurisdiction over the project area prior to applying for funds for the acquisition of property under this chapter. The appropriate county or city legislative authority may, at ... |
79A.15.120 | Riparian protection account—Use of funds. | (1) The riparian protection account is established in the state treasury. The board must administer the account in accordance with chapter 79A.25 RCW and this chapter, and hold it separate and apart from all other money, funds, and accounts of the board. (2) Moneys appropriated for this chapter to the riparian protecti... |
79A.15.130 | Farm and forest account—Use of funds. | (1) The farm and forest account is established in the state treasury. The board will administer the account in accordance with chapter 79A.25 RCW and this chapter, and hold it separate and apart from all other money, funds, and accounts of the board. Moneys appropriated for this chapter to the farm and forest account m... |
79A.15.140 | Puget Sound partners. | When administering funds under this chapter, the committee shall give preference only to Puget Sound partners, as defined in RCW 90.71.010 , in comparison to other entities that are eligible to be included in the definition of Puget Sound partner. Entities that are not eligible to be a Puget Sound partner due to geogra... |
79A.15.150 | Administering funds—Preference to an evergreen community. | When administering funds under this chapter, the recreation and conservation funding board shall give preference only to an evergreen community recognized under RCW 76.15.090 in comparison to other entities that are eligible to receive evergreen community designation. Entities not eligible for designation as an evergre... |
79A.25.005 | Policy—Mission of board. | (1) As Washington begins its second century of statehood, the legislature recognizes that renewed efforts are needed to preserve, conserve, and enhance the state's recreational resources. Rapid population growth and increased urbanization have caused a decline in suitable land for recreation and resulted in overcrowdin... |
79A.25.010 | Definitions. | The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Board" means the recreation and conservation funding board. (2) "Council" means the Washington invasive species council created in RCW 79A.25.310 . (3) "Director" means the director of the recreation and co... |
79A.25.020 | Director's powers and duties. | The director shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To supervise the administrative operations of the boards, office, and their staff; (2) To administer recreation and conservation grant-in-aid programs and contracts, and provide technical assistance to state and local agencies; (3) To prepare and update a str... |
79A.25.030 | Proportion of motor vehicle fuel tax moneys that are tax on marine fuel. | (1) The amount or proportion of motor vehicle fuel tax moneys that are tax on marine fuel is deemed to be one percent of the total motor vehicle fuel tax moneys collected annually. (2) One percent of the total motor vehicle fuel tax moneys collected annually is to be deposited into the marine fuel tax refund account as... |
79A.25.040 | Marine fuel tax refund account—Moneys derived from tax on marine fuel—Refunding and placement in account—Exception. | There is created the marine fuel tax refund account in the state treasury. The director of licensing must request the state treasurer to refund monthly from the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to one percent of the motor vehicle fuel tax moneys collected during that period. The state treasurer must refund such amoun... |
79A.25.050 | Marine fuel tax refund account—Claims for refunds paid from. | Claims submitted pursuant to chapter 82.38 RCW for refund of tax on marine fuel which has been placed in the marine fuel tax refund account must, if approved, be paid from that account.
[ 2013 c 225 s 638 ; 1965 c 5 s 5 (Initiative Measure No. 215, approved November 3, 1964). Formerly RCW 43.99.050 .]
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79A.25.060 | Outdoor recreation account—Deposits. | The outdoor recreation account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account are subject to legislative appropriation. The board shall administer the account in accordance with chapter 79A.15 RCW and this chapter, and shall hold it separate and apart from all other money, funds, and accounts of the board. Gra... |
79A.25.070 | Recreation resource account, motor vehicle fund—Transfers of moneys from marine fuel tax account. | Upon expiration of the time limited by *RCW 82.36.330 for claiming of refunds of tax on marine fuel, the state of Washington shall succeed to the right to such refunds. The director of licensing, after taking into account past and anticipated claims for refunds from and deposits to the marine fuel tax refund account, s... |
79A.25.080 | Recreation resource account—Distribution of moneys transferred. | (1) Moneys transferred to the recreation resource account from the marine fuel tax refund account may be used when appropriated by the legislature, as well as any federal or other funds now or hereafter available, to pay the office and necessary administrative and coordinative costs of the recreation and conservation f... |
79A.25.090 | Interest on funds granted by board to be returned to source account. | Interest earned on funds granted or made available by the board shall not be expended by the recipient but shall be returned to the source account for disbursement by the board in accordance with general budget and accounting procedure.
[ 2007 c 241 s 45 ; 1995 c 166 s 6 ; 1967 ex.s. c 62 s 7 . Formerly RCW 43.99.095 .... |
79A.25.100 | Conversion of marine recreation land to other uses—Approval—Substitution. | Marine recreation land with respect to which money has been expended under RCW 79A.25.080 shall not, without the approval of the board, be converted to uses other than those for which such expenditure was originally approved. The board shall only approve any such conversion upon conditions which will assure the substit... |
79A.25.110 | Recreation and conservation funding board—Created—Membership—Terms—Compensation and travel expenses. | There is created the recreation and conservation funding board consisting of the commissioner of public lands, the director of parks and recreation, and the director of fish and wildlife, or their designees, and, by appointment of the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, five members from the public at l... |
79A.25.120 | Plans for public outdoor recreation land acquisition or improvement—Contents—Submission—Recommendations. | Any public body or any agency of state government authorized to acquire or improve public outdoor recreation land which desires funds from the outdoor recreation account, the recreation resource account, or the nonhighway and off-road vehicle activities program account shall submit to the board a long-range plan for de... |
79A.25.130 | Participation in federal programs—Authority. | The board or director may apply to any appropriate agency or officer of the United States for participation in or the receipt of aid from any federal program respecting outdoor recreation or conservation. The board or director may enter into contracts and agreements with the United States or any appropriate agency ther... |
79A.25.140 | Commitments or agreements forbidden unless sufficient funds available—Agreements with federal agencies on behalf of state or local agencies—Conditions. | The board or director shall not make any commitment or enter into any agreement until it is determined that sufficient funds are available to meet project costs. It is the legislative intent that, to such extent as may be necessary to assure the proper operation and maintenance of areas and facilities acquired or devel... |
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