Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 46 Motor Vehicles - Section 46.09.010 Application of chapter -- Permission necessary to enter upon private lands

§ 46.09.010. Application of chapter -- Permission necessary to enter upon private lands

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all lands in this state. Nothing in this chapter, RCW 79A.35.040, 79A.35.070, 79A.35.090, 79A.35.110, and 79A.35.120 shall be deemed to grant to any person the right or authority to enter upon private property without permission of the property owner.

[2005 c 213 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 153 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 47 § 6.]

Notes:
     Findings--Construction -- 2005 c 213: "The legislature finds that off-road recreational vehicles (ORVs) provide opportunities for a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities. The legislature further finds that the limited amount of ORV recreation areas presents a challenge for ORV recreational users, natural resource land managers, and private landowners. The legislature further finds that many nonhighway roads provide opportunities for ORV use and that these opportunities may reduce conflicts between users and facilitate responsible ORV recreation. However, restrictions intended for motor vehicles may prevent ORV use on certain roads, including forest service roads. Therefore, the legislature finds that local, state, and federal jurisdictions should be given the flexibility to allow ORV use on nonhighway roads they own and manage or for which they are authorized to allow public ORV use under an easement granted by the owner. Nothing in this act authorizes trespass on private property." [2005 c 213 § 1.]

     Effective date -- 2005 c 213: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2005." [2005 c 213 § 9.]

     Purpose -- 1972 ex.s. c 153: See RCW 67.32.080.

Sections:  46.09.010  46.09.020  46.09.030  46.09.040  46.09.050  46.09.070  46.09.080  46.09.085  46.09.110  46.09.115  46.09.117  46.09.120  46.09.130  46.09.140  46.09.150  Next

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