Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 47 Public Highways And Transportation - Chapter 47.68 Aeronautics

47.68.010 Statement of policy
It is hereby declared that the purpose of this chapter is to further the public interest and aeronautical progress by providing for the protection and ...

47.68.015 Change of meaning, certain terms
Unless the language specifically indicates otherwise, or unless the context plainly requires a different interpretation: Wherever in any provision in the Revised Code of Washington ...

47.68.020 Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Aeronautics" means the science and art of flight and including but not limited ...

47.68.060 Offices
Suitable offices and office equipment shall be provided by the state for the aeronautics division of the department of transportation in a city in the ...

47.68.070 General powers
The department has general supervision over aeronautics within this state. It is empowered and directed to encourage, foster, and assist in the development of aeronautics ...

47.68.080 Drafts of legislation, other duties
The department may draft and recommend necessary legislation to advance the interests of the state in aeronautics, represent the state in aeronautical matters before federal ...

47.68.090 Aid to municipalities, Indian tribes -- Federal aid
The department of transportation may make available its engineering and other technical services, with or without charge, to any municipality or person desiring them in ...

47.68.100 Acquisition and disposal of airports, facilities, etc
The department is authorized on behalf of and in the name of the state, out of appropriations and other moneys made available for such purposes, ...

47.68.110 Zoning powers not interfered with
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit any right, power or authority of the state or a municipality to regulate airport hazards ...

47.68.120 Condemnation, how exercised
In the condemnation of property authorized by this chapter, the department shall proceed in the name of the state in the manner that property is ...

47.68.130 Contracts or leases of facilities in operating airports
In operating an airport or air navigation facility owned or controlled by the state, the department may enter into contracts, leases, and other arrangements for ...

47.68.140 Lease of airports
The department may by contract, lease, or other arrangement, upon a consideration fixed by it, grant to any qualified person for a term not to ...

47.68.150 Lien for state's charges
To enforce the payment of any charges for repairs to, improvements, storage, or care of any personal property made or furnished by the department or ...

47.68.160 Acceptance of federal moneys
The department is authorized to accept, receive, receipt for, disburse, and expend federal moneys, and other moneys public or private, made available to accomplish, in ...

47.68.170 State airways system
The department may designate, design, and establish, expand, or modify a state airways system that will best serve the interest of the state. It may ...

47.68.180 Execution of necessary contracts
The department may enter into any contracts necessary to the execution of the powers granted it by this chapter. All contracts made by the department, ...

47.68.185 Establishment of procedures required by conditions of federal transfers of facilities
The department is authorized to establish the necessary accounts or administrative procedures required by conditions attached to transfers of airport facilities from the federal government ...

47.68.190 Exclusive grants prohibited
The department shall not grant any exclusive right for the use of any landing area or air navigation facility under its jurisdiction. This section shall ...

47.68.200 Exercise of powers, public and governmental purpose
The acquisition of any lands or interest therein pursuant to this chapter, the planning, acquisition, establishment, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipment, and operation of airports and ...

47.68.210 Rules -- Standards
The department of transportation may perform such acts, issue and amend such orders, make, promulgate, and amend such reasonable general rules, and procedures, and establish ...

47.68.220 Operating aircraft recklessly or under influence of intoxicants or drugs
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an aircraft in the air, or on the ground or water, while under the influence of ...

47.68.230 Aircraft, airman, and airwoman certificates required
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or cause or authorize to be operated any civil aircraft within this state unless such aircraft ...

47.68.235 License or certificate suspension -- Noncompliance with support order -- Reissuance
The department shall immediately suspend the license or certificate of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social ...

47.68.240 Penalties for violations
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or any of the rules, ...

47.68.250 Registration of aircraft
Every aircraft shall be registered with the department for each calendar year in which the aircraft is operated or is based within this state. A ...

47.68.255 Evasive registration
A person who is required to register an aircraft under this chapter and who registers an aircraft in another state or foreign country evading the ...

47.68.280 Investigations, hearings, etc. -- Subpoenas -- Compelling attendance
The department or any officer or employee of the department designated by it has the power to hold investigations, inquiries, and hearings concerning matters covered ...

47.68.290 Joint hearings -- Cooperation
The department may confer with or hold joint hearings with any agency of the United States in connection with any matter arising under this chapter ...

47.68.300 State and municipal agencies to cooperate
In carrying out this chapter the department may use the facilities and services of other agencies of the state and of the municipalities of the ...

47.68.310 Enforcement of aeronautics laws
It is the duty of the secretary, the department, the officers and employees of the department, and every state and municipal officer charged with the ...

47.68.320 Service of orders -- Hearings -- Review
Every order of the department requiring performance of certain acts or compliance with certain requirements and any denial or revocation of an approval, certificate, or ...

47.68.330 Exchange of data, reports of violations, etc
The department is authorized to report to the appropriate federal agencies and agencies of other states all proceedings instituted charging violation of RCW 47.68.220 and ...

47.68.340 Hazardous structures and obstacles -- Marking -- Hearing to determine hazard
A structure or obstacle that obstructs the air space above ground or water level, when determined by the department after a hearing to be a ...

47.68.350 Hazardous structures and obstacles -- Reporting location -- Subpoenas
The secretary may require owners, operators, lessees, or others having the control or management of structures or obstacles over one hundred fifty feet above ground ...

47.68.360 Hazardous structures and obstacles -- Exemption of structures required by federal law to be marked
RCW 47.68.340 and 47.68.350 shall not apply to structures required to be marked by federal regulations.[1983 c 3 § 147; 1961 c 263 § 4. ...

47.68.380 Aerial search and rescue -- Liability -- Definition
(1) The aviation division of the department is responsible for the conduct and management of all aerial search and rescue within the state. This includes ...

47.68.390 Airport capacity and facilities assessment
(1) The aviation division of the department of transportation shall conduct a statewide airport capacity and facilities assessment. The assessment must include a statewide analysis ...

47.68.400 Airport capacity and facilities market analysis
(1) After submitting the assessment under RCW 47.68.390, the aviation division of the department of transportation shall conduct a statewide airport capacity and facilities market ...

47.68.410 Aviation planning council
(1) Upon completion of both the statewide assessment and analysis required under RCW 47.68.390 and 47.68.400, and to the extent funds are appropriated to the ...

47.68.900 Severability -- 1947 c 165
If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the ...