Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 79A Public Recreational Lands - Chapter 79A.05 Parks And Recreation Commission

79A.05.010 Definitions
The definitions in this section apply throughout this title unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Commission" means the state parks and recreation commission. (2) ...
79A.05.015 Commission created -- Composition -- Compensation and expenses
There is hereby created a "state parks and recreation commission" consisting of seven citizens of the state. The members of the commission shall be appointed ...
79A.05.020 Duties of commission
In addition to whatever other duties may exist in law or be imposed in the future, it is the duty of the commission to: (1) ...
79A.05.025 Chair -- Meetings -- Quorum
The commission shall elect one of its members as chair. The commission may be convened at such times as the chair deems necessary, and a ...
79A.05.030 Powers and duties -- Mandatory
The commission shall: (1) Have the care, charge, control, and supervision of all parks and parkways acquired or set aside by the state for park ...
79A.05.035 Additional powers and duties
(1) The commission shall: (a) Manage timber and land under its jurisdiction to maintain and enhance aesthetic and recreational values; (b) Apply modern conservation practices ...
79A.05.040 Director's duties
In addition to other duties the commission may from time to time impose, it is the duty of the director to: (1) Ensure the control ...
79A.05.045 Waste reduction and recycling
(1) The commission shall provide waste reduction and recycling information in each state park campground and day-use area. (2) The commission shall provide recycling receptacles ...
79A.05.050 Community restitution for littering in state parks -- Policy and procedures
(1) The commission shall establish a policy and procedures for supervising and evaluating community restitution activities that may be imposed under RCW 70.93.060(3) including a ...
79A.05.055 Additional powers and duties
The commission may: (1) Study and appraise parks and recreational needs of the state and assemble and disseminate information relative to parks and recreation; (2) ...
79A.05.059 State parks education and enhancement account
The state parks education and enhancement account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from the sale of Washington state parks ...
79A.05.060 Parks improvement account--Transfers to state parks renewal and stewardship account
(1) The parks improvement account is hereby established in the state treasury. (2) The commission shall deposit all moneys received from the sale of interpretive, ...
79A.05.065 Park passes -- Eligibility
(1)(a) The commission shall grant to any person who meets the eligibility requirements specified in this section a senior citizen's pass which shall: (i) Entitle ...
79A.05.070 Further powers -- Director of parks and recreation -- Salaries
The commission may: (1) Make rules and regulations for the proper administration of its duties; (2) Accept any grants of funds made with or without ...
79A.05.075 Delegation of commission's powers and duties to director
No provision of law relating to the commission shall prevent the commission from delegating to the director such powers and duties of the commission as ...
79A.05.080 Lease of park lands for television stations
The state parks and recreation commission is hereby authorized to lease the use of such areas in Mount Spokane state park, Steptoe Butte state park, ...
79A.05.085 Lease of park lands for television stations -- Lease rental rates, terms -- Attachment of antennae
The commission shall determine the fair market value for television station leases based upon independent appraisals and existing leases for television stations shall be extended ...
79A.05.090 Exemption of persons over sixty-five from fees for collection in state parks of wood debris for personal use
Persons over the age of sixty-five are exempt from any permit or other administrative fee imposed by the commission for the collection of wood debris ...
79A.05.095 Donations of land for park purposes
The commission may receive and accept donations of lands for state park purposes, and shall be responsible for the management and control of all lands ...
79A.05.100 Bequests and donations of money
The commission may receive in trust any money donated or bequeathed to it, and carry out the terms of such donation or bequest, or, in ...
79A.05.105 Withdrawal of granted lands on public highways
Inasmuch as the value of land with standing timber is increasing and will continue to increase from year to year and no loss will be ...
79A.05.110 Withdrawal of other lands -- Exchange for lands on highway
The commissioner of public lands may, upon his or her own motion, and shall, when directed so to do by the commission, withdraw from sale ...
79A.05.115 Cross-state trail facility
(1) The commission shall develop and maintain a cross-state trail facility with appropriate appurtenances. (2) This section expires July 1, 2009, if the department of ...
79A.05.120 Cross-state trail -- Transfer of lands in Milwaukee Road corridor
(1) To facilitate completion of a cross-state trail under the management of the parks and recreation commission, management and control of lands known as the ...
79A.05.125 Cross-state trail -- Rail line franchise negotiations by department of transportation
(1) The department of transportation shall negotiate a franchise with a rail carrier to establish and maintain a rail line over portions of the Milwaukee ...
79A.05.130 Cross-state trail account -- Land acquisition -- Rules describing trail
(1) The cross-state trail account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Eleven million five hundred thousand dollars is provided to the state ...
79A.05.135 Dedication as parks and parkways
All state parks and parkways, subject to the provisions of this chapter are set apart and dedicated as public parks and parkways for the benefit ...
79A.05.140 Permits for improvement of parks -- Limitations
The state parks and recreation commission may grant permits to individuals, groups, churches, charities, organizations, agencies, clubs, or associations to improve any state park or ...
79A.05.145 Application for permit
Any such individual, group, organization, agency, club, or association desiring to obtain such permit shall make application therefor in writing to the commission, describing the ...
79A.05.150 Plans and specifications
If the state parks and recreation commission determines that the proposed improvement will substantially alter a park, parkway, or park land, it shall require the ...
79A.05.155 Surety bond
If the commission determines it necessary, the applicant shall execute and file with the secretary of state a bond payable to the state, in such ...
79A.05.160 Police powers vested in commission and employees
The members of the state parks and recreation commission and such of its employees as the commission may designate shall be vested with police powers ...
79A.05.165 Penalties
(1) Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who: (a) Cuts, breaks, injures, destroys, takes, or removes any tree, shrub, timber, plant, or natural object ...
79A.05.170 Transfer of surplus land -- Reversionary clause required -- Release -- Parkland acquisition account
(1) Any lands owned by the state parks and recreation commission, which are determined to be surplus to the needs of the state for development ...
79A.05.175 Disposal of land not needed for park purposes
Whenever the commission finds that any land under its control cannot advantageously be used for park purposes, it is authorized to dispose of such land ...
79A.05.178 Real property disposal -- Disputed land -- Manner -- Notice and hearing -- Suit for noncompliance
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the commission may directly dispose of up to ten contiguous acres of real property, without public auction, ...
79A.05.179 Notification requirements
Actions under this chapter are subject to the notification requirements of RCW 43.17.400.[2007 c 62 § 11.]Notes: Finding -- Intent -- Severability -- 2007 c ...
79A.05.180 Exchange of state land by commission -- Public notice -- News release -- Hearing -- Procedure
Before the director of parks and recreation presents a proposed exchange to the parks and recreation commission involving an exchange of state land pursuant to ...
79A.05.185 Small boat facilities for Puget Sound authorized
To encourage the development of the Puget Sound country as a recreational boating area, the commission is authorized to establish landing, launch ramp, and other ...
79A.05.190 Recreational metal detectors--Available land
(1) By September 1, 1997, the commission shall increase the area available for use by recreational metal detectors by at least two hundred acres. (2) ...
79A.05.195 Identification of historic archaeological resources in state parks--Plan--Availability of land for use by recreational metal detectors
(1) The commission shall develop a cost-effective plan to identify historic archaeological resources in at least one state park containing a military fort located in ...
79A.05.200 Certain tidelands transferred to commission
The powers, functions, and duties heretofore exercised by the department of fish and wildlife, or its director, respecting the management, control, and operation of the ...
79A.05.205 Certain tidelands transferred to commission -- Access to and from tidelands
The state parks and recreation commission may take appropriate action to provide public and private access, including roads and docks, to and from the tidelands ...
79A.05.210 Sale of state trust lands -- Terms and conditions
(1) The department of natural resources and the commission shall have authority to negotiate sales to the commission, for park and outdoor recreation purposes, of ...
79A.05.215 State parks renewal and stewardship account
The state parks renewal and stewardship account is created in the state treasury. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all receipts from user fees, ...
79A.05.220 Trust lands -- Periodic review to identify parcels appropriate for transfer to commission
The parks and recreation commission and the department of natural resources may periodically conduct a joint review of trust lands managed by the department to ...
79A.05.225 Winter recreational facilities -- Commission duties -- Liability
In addition to its other powers, duties, and functions the commission may: (1) Plan, construct, and maintain suitable facilities for winter recreational activities on lands ...
79A.05.230 Winter recreational area parking permits -- Fee -- Expiration
The fee for the issuance of special winter recreational area parking permits shall be determined by the commission after consultation with the winter recreation advisory ...
79A.05.235 Winter recreational program account -- Deposit of parking permit fees -- Winter recreation programs by public and private agencies
There is hereby created the winter recreational program account in the state treasury. Special winter recreational area parking permit fees collected under this chapter shall ...
79A.05.240 Winter recreational parking areas -- Restriction of overnight parking
The commission may, after consultation with the winter recreation advisory committee, adopt rules and regulations prohibiting or restricting overnight parking at any special state winter ...
79A.05.245 Penalty for violation of RCW 79A.05.240 or 46.61.585
See RCW 46.61.587. ...
79A.05.250 Winter recreational parking areas -- Rules
The commission may adopt such rules as are necessary to implement and enforce RCW 79A.05.225 through 79A.05.240 and 46.61.585 after consultation with the winter recreation ...
79A.05.255 Winter recreation advisory committee -- Generally
(1) There is created a winter recreation advisory committee to advise the parks and recreation commission in the administration of this chapter and to assist ...
79A.05.260 Sun Lakes state park -- "Vic Meyers Golf Course" designation -- "Vic Meyers Lake" designation
The legislature hereby names the golf course located at Sun Lakes State Park the "Vic Meyers Golf Course", and Rainbow Lake shall be re-named "Vic ...
79A.05.265 Hostels -- Legislative declaration of intent
The legislature finds that there is a need for hostels in the state for the safety and welfare of transient persons with limited resources. It ...
79A.05.270 "Hostel" defined
For purposes of *this chapter, "hostel" means a simple basic structure that serves as a safe, low-cost accommodation for mobile people of all ages from ...
79A.05.275 Hostels -- Authority of political subdivisions to establish
Any political subdivision of the state is authorized to establish hostels within its jurisdiction. The facilities and services shall include, but not be limited to: ...
79A.05.280 Hostels -- Commission authorized to accept grants or moneys for the support thereof -- Rules required
The parks and recreation commission is authorized to accept grants or moneys from any federal or private source for support of hostels. The commission at ...
79A.05.285 Land evaluation, acquisition
The commission is authorized to evaluate and acquire land under *RCW 79.01.612 in cooperation with the department of natural resources.[1999 c 249 § 907.]Notes: *Reviser's ...
79A.05.290 Acquisition of land held by department of natural resources
The commission may select land held by the department of natural resources for acquisition under RCW 79A.50.010 et seq.[1999 c 249 § 908.]Notes: Severability -- ...
79A.05.300 Establishment of urban area state parks by parks and recreation commission
For the reasons specified in RCW 79A.25.250, the state parks and recreation commission shall place a high priority on the establishment of urban area state ...
79A.05.305 Declaration of policy -- Lands for public park purposes
The legislature declares that it is the continuing policy of the state of Washington to set aside and manage certain lands within the state for ...
79A.05.310 Powers and duties -- Program of boating safety education -- Casualty and accident reporting program
The state parks and recreation commission shall: (1) Coordinate a statewide program of boating safety education using to the maximum extent possible existing programs offered ...
79A.05.315 Milwaukee Road corridor -- Transfer of management control to commission
Management control of the portion of the Milwaukee Road corridor, beginning at the western terminus near Easton and concluding at the west end of the ...
79A.05.320 Milwaukee Road corridor -- Duties
The state parks and recreation commission shall do the following with respect to the portion of the Milwaukee Road corridor under its control: (1) Manage ...
79A.05.325 Milwaukee Road corridor -- Additional duties
The state parks and recreation commission may do the following with respect to the portion of the Milwaukee Road corridor under its control: (1) Enter ...
79A.05.330 Recreation trail on Milwaukee Road corridor
The state parks and recreation commission shall identify opportunities and encourage volunteer work, private contributions, and support from tax-exempt foundations to develop, operate, and maintain ...
79A.05.335 Environmental interpretation -- Authority of commission
The legislature finds that the lands owned and managed by the state parks and recreation commission are a significant collection of valuable natural, historical, and ...
79A.05.340 Environmental interpretation -- Scope of activities
The state parks and recreation commission may provide environmental interpretative activities for visitors to state parks that: (1) Explain the functions, history, and cultural aspects ...
79A.05.345 Environmental interpretation -- Assistance from other organizations
The state parks and recreation commission may consult and enter into agreements with and solicit assistance from private sector organizations and other governmental agencies that ...
79A.05.351 Outdoor education and recreation grant program -- Creation -- Establish and implement program by rule -- Advisory committee -- Account
(1) The outdoor education and recreation grant program is hereby created, subject to the availability of funds in the outdoor education and recreation account. The ...
79A.05.355 Underwater parks -- Lead agency
The state parks and recreation commission shall act as the lead agency for the establishment of underwater parks in state waters and for environmental reviews ...
79A.05.360 Underwater parks -- Authority to establish -- Powers and duties
The commission may establish a system of underwater parks to provide for diverse recreational diving opportunities and to conserve and protect unique marine resources of ...
79A.05.370 Underwater parks -- Diverse recreational opportunity
In establishing an underwater park system, the commission shall seek to create diverse recreational opportunities in areas throughout Washington state. The commission shall place a ...
79A.05.375 Underwater parks -- Liability
The commission is not liable for unintentional injuries to users of underwater parks, whether the facilities are administered by the commission or by another entity ...
79A.05.380 Water trail recreation program -- Created
The legislature recognizes the increase in water-oriented recreation by users of human and wind-powered, beachable vessels such as kayaks, canoes, or day sailors on Washington's ...
79A.05.385 Water trail recreation program -- Powers and duties
In addition to its other powers, duties, and functions, the commission may: (1) Plan, construct, and maintain suitable facilities for water trail activities on lands ...
79A.05.390 Water trail recreation program -- Grants
The commission may make water trail program grants to public agencies or tribal governments and may contract with any public agency, tribal government, entity, or ...
79A.05.395 Water trail recreation program -- Liability
The commission is not liable for unintentional injuries to users of facilities administered for water trail purposes under this chapter, whether the facilities are administered ...
79A.05.400 Water trail recreation program -- Permits
Notes: Reviser's note: RCW 79A.05.400 was amended by 2003 c 126 § 602 without reference to its repeal by 2003 c 338 § 5. It ...
79A.05.410 Water trail recreation program -- Rules
The commission may adopt rules to administer the water trail program and facilities on areas owned or administered by the commission. Where water trail facilities ...
79A.05.415 Water trail recreation program -- Violation
Violation of the provisions of the commission's rules governing the use of water trail facilities and property shall constitute a civil infraction, punishable as provided ...
79A.05.425 Water trail recreation program -- Disposition of funds
Any unspent balance of funds in the water trail program account created in *RCW 79A.05.405 as of June 30, 2003, must be transferred to the ...
79A.05.500 Declaration of purpose
The purpose of RCW 79A.05.500 through 79A.05.530 is to provide: (1) The opportunity for healthful employment of youths in programs of conservation, developing, improving, and ...
79A.05.505 Youth development and conservation division established -- Supervisory personnel
There is hereby created and established a youth development and conservation division within the commission. The commission shall appoint such supervisory personnel as necessary to ...
79A.05.510 Composition of youth corps -- Qualifications, conditions, period of enrollment, etc
Composition of the corps shall consist of youths who are citizens of the United States and residents of the state of Washington of good character ...
79A.05.515 Compensation -- Quarters -- Hospital services, etc
(1) The minimum compensation shall be at the rate of twenty-five dollars per week, except that up to the minimum state wage may be paid ...
79A.05.520 Laws relating to hours, conditions of employment, civil service, etc., not applicable
Existing provisions of law with respect to hours of work, rate of compensation, sick leave, vacation, civil service and unemployment compensation shall not be applicable ...
79A.05.525 Expenditures, gifts, government surplus materials
The commission may expend such amounts as necessary for supplies, material and equipment to be used by enrollees in connection with their work, recreation, health, ...
79A.05.530 Agreements with private persons to enroll additional people -- Commercial activities prohibited -- Authorized closures of area
The commission may, by agreement with an individual or company enroll and supervise additional young persons, who shall be furnished compensation, subsistence, quarters, supplies and ...
79A.05.535 Agreements with and acceptance of grants from federal government authorized
The state parks and recreation commission is authorized to enter into agreements with and accept grants from the federal government for the support of any ...
79A.05.540 Agreements with and acceptance of grants from federal government authorized -- Length of enrollment and compensation in accordance with federal standards authorized
Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 79A.05.510 and 79A.05.515, the commission may determine the length of enrollment and the compensation of enrollees in accordance with the ...
79A.05.545 Conservation corps
The commission shall cooperate in implementing and operating the conservation corps as required by chapter 43.220 RCW.[1999 c 249 § 701.]Notes: Severability -- 1999 c ...
79A.05.600 Declaration of principles
The beaches bounding the Pacific Ocean from the Straits of Juan de Fuca to Cape Disappointment at the mouth of the Columbia River constitute some ...
79A.05.605 Seashore conservation area -- Established
There is established for the recreational use and enjoyment of the public the Washington State Seashore Conservation Area. It shall include all lands now or ...
79A.05.610 Jurisdiction over and administration of area
Except as otherwise provided in RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.630, the Washington State Seashore Conservation Area shall be under the jurisdiction of the Washington state parks ...
79A.05.615 Principles and purposes to be followed in administering area
The Washington state parks and recreation commission shall administer the Washington State Seashore Conservation Area in harmony with the broad principles set forth in RCW ...
79A.05.620 Cooperation and assistance of federal, state, and local agencies
In administering the Washington State Seashore Conservation Area, the Washington state parks and recreation commission shall seek the cooperation and assistance of federal agencies, other ...
79A.05.625 Powers and authority of department of fish and wildlife not interfered with
Nothing in RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.630 and 79A.05.635 through 79A.05.695 shall be construed to interfere with the powers, duties and authority of the department of ...
79A.05.630 Sale, lease, and disposal of lands within the Seashore Conservation Area
Lands within the Seashore Conservation Area shall not be sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of, except as herein provided. The commission may, under authority granted ...
79A.05.635 Ocean beach recreation management plans -- Cooperative program
A cooperative program to provide recreation management plans for the ocean beaches that comprise the Seashore Conservation Area established by RCW 79A.05.605 is created.[2000 c ...
79A.05.640 Definitions
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply to RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.695. (1) "Local government" means a county, city, or ...
79A.05.645 Local recreation management plans
Local governments having a portion of the Seashore Conservation Area within their boundaries may, individually or through an agreement with other local governments located on ...
79A.05.650 Reservation for pedestrian use -- Restrictions on motorized traffic
(1) Except as provided in RCW 79A.05.655 and 79A.05.660, a total of forty percent of the length of the beach subject to the recreation management ...
79A.05.655 Areas reserved for pedestrian use -- Exception
Notwithstanding RCW 79A.05.650(1), recreation management plans may make provision for vehicular traffic on areas otherwise reserved for pedestrian use in order to: (1) Facilitate clam ...
79A.05.660 Public vehicles
Recreation management plans shall not prohibit or restrict public vehicles operated in the performance of official duties, vehicles responding to an emergency, or vehicles specially ...
79A.05.665 Land adjoining national wildlife refuges and state parks -- Pedestrian use -- Exception
Recreation management plans shall, upon request of the commission, reserve on a permanent, seasonal, or temporary basis, land adjoining national wildlife refuges and state parks ...
79A.05.670 Consultation with government agencies required
In preparing, adopting, or approving a recreation management plan, local jurisdictions and the commission shall consult with the department of fish and wildlife and the ...
79A.05.675 Compliance with federal and state laws required
Recreation management plans shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws.[1988 c 75 § 9. Formerly RCW 43.51.735.]Notes: Effective date -- 1988 c 75: ...
79A.05.680 Hearings
Before adopting a recreation management plan, or amendments to an existing plan, local jurisdictions shall conduct a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be ...
79A.05.685 Adoption of plans -- Approval -- Procedure
Recreation management plans shall be adopted by each participating jurisdiction and submitted to the commission by September 1, 1989. The commission shall approve the proposed ...
79A.05.688 Appeal
Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, organization, cooperative, local government, or state agency aggrieved by a decision of the commission under this chapter may appeal under ...
79A.05.690 Cooperation for law enforcement
The commission shall cooperate with state and local law enforcement agencies in meeting the need for law enforcement within the Seashore Conservation Area.[1988 c 75 ...
79A.05.693 Ocean beaches in Seashore Conservation Area declared public highways
The ocean beaches within the Seashore Conservation Area are hereby declared a public highway and shall remain forever open to the use of the public ...
79A.05.695 Amendments to plan -- Approval -- Procedure
Amendments to the recreation management plan may be adopted jointly by each local government participating in the plan and submitted to the commission for approval. ...
79A.05.700 Declaration
The Green River Gorge, between the town of Kanasket and the Kummer bridge in King county, is a twelve mile spectacularly winding gorge with steep ...
79A.05.705 Green River Gorge conservation area created
There is hereby created a Washington state parks and recreation commission conservation area to be known as "Green River Gorge conservation area".[1969 ex.s. c 162 ...
79A.05.710 Acquisition of real property, easements, or rights authorized
In addition to all other powers and duties prescribed by law, the state parks and recreation commission is authorized and directed to acquire such real ...
79A.05.715 Acquisition of real property, easements, or rights authorized -- Rights of other state agencies not to be infringed upon
Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing or directing the state parks and recreation commission to acquire any real property, easements, or rights in the ...
79A.05.725 Legislative declaration
Mt. Si and Little Si in King county offer unique scenic, natural, and geological features which can be viewed from the I-90 highway. They also ...
79A.05.730 "Mt. Si conservation area" -- Created
There is hereby created a "Mt. Si conservation area" to include approximately twenty-five hundred acres of state, United States government, and privately owned lands within ...
79A.05.735 Mt. Si conservation area -- Management
The state department of natural resources and the state parks and recreation commission have joined together in excellent cooperation in the conducting of this study ...
79A.05.740 Mt. Si conservation area -- Valuation of included lands
The full market value for department of natural resources' managed trust lands or interest therein within the conservation area shall be determined by the department ...
79A.05.745 Eminent domain -- Use prohibited
No property or interest in property shall be acquired for the purpose of chapter 306, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. by the exercise of the ...
79A.05.750 Legislative declaration
It is the intent of RCW 79A.05.750 through 79A.05.795 to establish and recognize the Yakima river corridor from Selah Gap (Yakima Ridge) to Union Gap ...
79A.05.755 "Washington State Yakima river conservation area" -- Created
There is hereby created an area to be known as the "Washington State Yakima river conservation area". This area designation may be used as a ...
79A.05.760 Yakima river conservation area -- Size prescribed
For the purposes of RCW 79A.05.750 through 79A.05.795, the Yakima river conservation area is to contain no more than the area delineated in appendix D ...
79A.05.765 Yakima river conservation area -- Authority of Yakima county commissioners
The Yakima county commissioners are authorized to coordinate the acquisition, development, and operation of the Yakima river conservation area in accordance with the purposes of ...
79A.05.770 Yakima river conservation area -- Land acquisition
The Yakima county commissioners are authorized to acquire such real property, easements or rights in river-related lands in the Yakima river conservation area, together with ...
79A.05.775 Intent to preserve river wetlands in their natural state
Except for such property as is necessary or suitable for the development of recreational areas and their related facilities, it is the intent of this ...
79A.05.780 Yakima river conservation area -- Consultation between commission and Yakima county commissioners
The Washington state parks and recreation commission is directed to consult with the Yakima county commissioners in the acquisition, development, and operation of the Yakima ...
79A.05.785 Yakima river conservation area -- Recreation and conservation funding board directed to assist Yakima county commissioners
The recreation and conservation funding board is directed to assist the Yakima county commissioners in obtaining state, federal, and private funding for the acquisition, development, ...
79A.05.790 County or city zoning and/or permitted land uses not affected
Nothing herein shall be construed as affecting nor being in conflict with existing county or city zoning and/or permitted land uses and the right to ...
79A.05.793 Department of fish and wildlife, fish and wildlife commission -- Powers, duties, and authority -- No hunting in any state park
Nothing in RCW 79A.05.750 through 79A.05.795 shall be construed to interfere with the powers, duties, and authority of the state department of fish and wildlife ...
79A.05.795 Acquisition of real property, etc., of another agency by Yakima county commissioners -- Agency approval required
Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing or directing the Yakima county commissioners to acquire any real property, easements, or rights in the Yakima river ...

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