RCW 79.10.030
Management of acquired lands—Land acquired by escheat suitable for park purposes.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the department shall manage and control all lands acquired by the state by escheat or under RCW 79.19.010 through 79.19.110 and all lands acquired by the state by deed of sale or gift or by devise, except such lands which are conveyed or devised to the state to be used for a particular purpose.
(2) When land is acquired by the state by escheat which because of its location or features may be suitable for park purposes, the department shall notify the state parks and recreation commission. The department and the commission shall jointly evaluate the land for its suitability for park purposes, based upon the features of the land and the need for park facilities in the vicinity. Where the department and commission determine that such land is suitable for park purposes, it shall be offered for transfer to the commission, or, in the event that the commission declines to accept the land, to the local jurisdiction providing park facilities in that area. When so offered, the payment required by the recipient agency shall not exceed the costs incurred by the department in managing and protecting the land since receipt by the state.
(3) The department may review lands acquired by escheat since January 1, 1983, for their suitability for park purposes, and apply the evaluation and transfer procedures authorized by subsection (2) of this section.
[ 2003 c 334 § 398; 1993 c 49 § 1; 1984 c 222 § 13; 1927 c 255 § 154; RRS § 7797-154. Formerly RCW 79.01.612, 43.12.100.]
NOTES:
Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
Effective date—1984 c 222: See RCW 79.19.901.
Real property distributed to state by probate court decree, jurisdiction of commissioner of public lands over: RCW 11.08.220.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 79.10 - Land Management Authorities and Policies.
79.10.020 - Department authority to accept land.
79.10.030 - Management of acquired lands—Land acquired by escheat suitable for park purposes.
79.10.040 - Gifts of land for offices.
79.10.050 - Gifts of county or city land for offices, warehouses, etc.—Use of lands authorized.
79.10.060 - Compliance with local ordinances, when.
79.10.080 - Classification of land after timber removed.
79.10.090 - Economic analysis of state lands held in trust—Scope—Use.
79.10.100 - Concept to be utilized, when.
79.10.110 - "Multiple use" defined.
79.10.125 - Land open to public for fishing, hunting, and nonconsumptive wildlife activities.
79.10.130 - Scope of department's authorized activities.
79.10.200 - Multiple use land resource allocation plan—Adoption—Factors considered.
79.10.210 - Public lands identified and withdrawn.
79.10.220 - Conferring with other agencies.
79.10.240 - Department's existing authority and powers preserved.
79.10.250 - Existing withdrawals for state park and state game purposes preserved.
79.10.280 - Land use data bank—Contents, source.
79.10.310 - "Sustained yield plans" defined.
79.10.320 - Sustainable harvest program.
79.10.330 - Arrearages—End of decade.
79.10.340 - Sustainable harvest sale.
79.10.400 - Cooperative agreements.
79.10.410 - Cooperative units.
79.10.420 - Limitations on agreements.
79.10.430 - Easements—Life of agreements.
79.10.460 - Contracts—Requirements.
79.10.470 - Transfer or assignment of contracts.
79.10.480 - Performance bond—Cash deposit.
79.10.500 - Recreational trail policy—Development.
79.10.510 - Recreational facilities and trails—Local government permits.
79.10.520 - Prioritizing investments on forest health treatments.