Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 76 Forests And Forest Products - Section 76.48.040 Agencies responsible for enforcement of chapter

§ 76.48.040. Agencies responsible for enforcement of chapter

Agencies charged with the enforcement of this chapter shall include, but not be limited to, the Washington state patrol, county sheriffs and their deputies, county or municipal police forces, authorized personnel of the United States forest service, and authorized personnel of the departments of natural resources and fish and wildlife. Primary enforcement responsibility lies in the county sheriffs and their deputies. The legislature encourages county sheriffs' offices to enter into interlocal agreements with these other agencies in order to receive additional assistance with their enforcement responsibilities.

[1995 c 366 § 3; 1994 c 264 § 51; 1988 c 36 § 49; 1979 ex.s. c 94 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 147 § 3; 1967 ex.s. c 47 § 5.]

Notes:
     Severability -- 1995 c 366: See note following RCW 76.48.020.

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