Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 79A Public Recreational Lands - Section 79A.25.220 Firearms range advisory committee

§ 79A.25.220. Firearms range advisory committee

(1) A ten-member firearms range advisory committee is hereby created to provide advice and counsel to the board. The members shall be appointed by the director of the recreation and conservation office from the following groups:

(a) Law enforcement;

(b) Washington military department;

(c) Black powder shooting sports;

(d) Rifle shooting sports;

(e) Pistol shooting sports;

(f) Shotgun shooting sports;

(g) Archery shooting sports;

(h) Hunter education;

(i) Hunters; and

(j) General public.

(2) The firearms range advisory committee members shall serve two-year terms with five new members being selected each year beginning with the third year of the committee's existence. The firearms range advisory committee members shall not receive compensation from the firearms range account. However, travel and per diem costs shall be paid consistent with regulations for state employees.

(3) The office shall provide administrative, operational, and logistical support for the firearms range advisory committee. Expenses directly incurred for supporting this program may be charged by the office against the firearms range account. Expenses shall not exceed ten percent of the yearly income for the range account.

(4) The board shall in cooperation with the firearms range advisory committee:

(a) Develop an application process;

(b) Develop an audit and accountability program;

(c) Screen, prioritize, and approve grant applications; and

(d) Monitor compliance by grant recipients.

(5) The department of natural resources, the department of fish and wildlife, and the Washington military department are encouraged to provide land, facilitate land exchanges, and support the development of shooting range facilities.

[2007 c 241 § 55; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 71; 1990 c 195 § 3. Formerly RCW 77.12.730.]

Notes:
     Intent -- Effective date -- 2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.

     Effective date -- 1993 sp.s. c 2 § § 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79: See RCW 43.300.900.

     Severability -- 1993 sp.s. c 2: See RCW 43.300.901.

     Findings -- 1990 c 195: See note following RCW 79A.25.210.

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