§ 79A.70.005. Findings
The legislature finds that:
(1) State parks are a valuable asset to the people of the state of Washington, contributing to their health, education, and well-being;
(2) Well maintained state parks are an attraction and contribute significantly to the economic well-being of the state of Washington;
(3) Well maintained state parks encourage the appreciation of the natural resources and natural beauty of the state of Washington;
(4) There is an increasing demand for more state parks and more state parks services;
(5) There are individuals and groups who desire to contribute to the continued vitality of the state parks system;
(6) Providing a tax-deductible method for individuals and groups to contribute is an effective way of increasing available funds to improve the state parks system; and
(7) It is in the public interest to create a nonprofit foundation to provide such a method for individuals and groups to contribute to the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of the state parks system.
[2000 c 25 § 1.]
Sections: 79A.70.005 79A.70.010 79A.70.020 79A.70.030 79A.70.040 79A.70.050 79A.70.900 NextLast modified: April 7, 2009