RCW 79.70.120
Important bird area—Recognition requirements.
Prior to recognizing an important bird area under this chapter, the department must:
(1) Publish notice of the proposed important bird area in the Washington state register;
(2) Publish notice of the proposed important bird area in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the proposed important bird area is located; and
(3) Conduct at least one public hearing in the county where the proposed important bird area is located.
[ 2004 c 180 § 3.]
NOTES:
Intent—2004 c 180: See note following RCW 79.70.110.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 79.70 - Natural Area Preserves.
79.70.030 - Powers of department.
79.70.060 - Legislative findings—Natural heritage resources.
79.70.070 - Natural heritage advisory council.
79.70.090 - Dedication of property as natural area.
79.70.100 - Public hearing—Establishment of boundary.
79.70.110 - Important bird areas.
79.70.120 - Important bird area—Recognition requirements.
79.70.130 - Distribution of amount in lieu of real property taxes, weed control assessment.