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Chapter 79.10 RCW

LAND MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES AND POLICIES

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Sections

PART 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
HTMLPDF 79.10.010Reports.
HTMLPDF 79.10.020Department authority to accept land.
HTMLPDF 79.10.030Management of acquired lands—Land acquired by escheat suitable for park purposes.
HTMLPDF 79.10.040Gifts of land for offices.
HTMLPDF 79.10.050Gifts of county or city land for offices, warehouses, etc.—Use of lands authorized.
HTMLPDF 79.10.060Compliance with local ordinances, when.
HTMLPDF 79.10.070Management of public lands within watershed area providing water supply for city or town—Lake Whatcom municipal watershed pilot project—Report—Exclusive method of condemnation by city or town for watershed purposes.
HTMLPDF 79.10.080Classification of land after timber removed.
HTMLPDF 79.10.090Economic analysis of state lands held in trust—Scope—Use.
PART 2
MULTIPLE USE
HTMLPDF 79.10.100Concept to be utilized, when.
HTMLPDF 79.10.110"Multiple use" defined.
HTMLPDF 79.10.120Multiple uses compatible with financial obligations of trust management—Other uses permitted, when.
HTMLPDF 79.10.125Land open to public for fishing, hunting, and nonconsumptive wildlife activities.
HTMLPDF 79.10.130Scope of department's authorized activities.
HTMLPDF 79.10.140Outdoor recreation—Construction, operation, and maintenance of primitive facilities—Right-of-way and public access—Use of state and federal outdoor recreation funds.
HTMLPDF 79.10.200Multiple use land resource allocation plan—Adoption—Factors considered.
HTMLPDF 79.10.210Public lands identified and withdrawn.
HTMLPDF 79.10.220Conferring with other agencies.
HTMLPDF 79.10.240Department's existing authority and powers preserved.
HTMLPDF 79.10.250Existing withdrawals for state park and state game purposes preserved.
HTMLPDF 79.10.280Land use data bank—Contents, source.
PART 3
SUSTAINABLE HARVEST
HTMLPDF 79.10.300Definitions.
HTMLPDF 79.10.310"Sustained yield plans" defined.
HTMLPDF 79.10.320Sustainable harvest program.
HTMLPDF 79.10.330Arrearages—End of decade.
HTMLPDF 79.10.340Sustainable harvest sale.
PART 4
COOPERATIVE FOREST MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS
HTMLPDF 79.10.400Cooperative agreements.
HTMLPDF 79.10.410Cooperative units.
HTMLPDF 79.10.420Limitations on agreements.
HTMLPDF 79.10.430Easements—Life of agreements.
HTMLPDF 79.10.440Sale agreements.
HTMLPDF 79.10.450Minimum price.
HTMLPDF 79.10.460Contracts—Requirements.
HTMLPDF 79.10.470Transfer or assignment of contracts.
HTMLPDF 79.10.480Performance bond—Cash deposit.
PART 5
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
HTMLPDF 79.10.500Recreational trail policy—Development.
HTMLPDF 79.10.510Recreational facilities and trails—Local government permits.
HTMLPDF 79.10.520Prioritizing investments on forest health treatments.
HTMLPDF 79.10.530Identification of lands for forest health treatment—Prioritized list—Report to the legislature.
HTMLPDF 79.10.540Bridge jumping warning signs.