Washington Administrative Code

Employees assigned to a state facility located on the capitol campus may not park in spaces set aside and marked for visitors, tourists, and other special purposes unless authorized to do so by the director.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.19.125, 46.08.150, 43.19.011, and 46.08.020.…

A vehicle may be impounded without prior notice having been made to notify the owner of the possibility of this action in the following circumstances:(1) When in the judgment of the Washington state patrol the vehicle is obstructing or may impede the flow of traffic;(2) When in t…

Any vehicle in violation of this chapter may be cited for a traffic infraction and subject to impoundment as provided by law under RCW 46.08.170.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.19.125, 46.08.150, 43.19.011, and 46.08.020. WSR 20-05-042, § 200-200-360, filed 2/12/20, effective 3/14/2…

Repeated employee use of assigned parking spaces for unauthorized vehicles or for nonofficial purposes or for the storage of personal property and/or the repeated transfer of parking permits from one vehicle to another as defined in WAC 200-200-360 may result in the suspension or…

(1) Not more than twenty-four hours after impoundment of any vehicle, the impounding towing operator shall mail a notice by first-class mail to the last known registered and legal owners of the vehicle. The notice shall contain the identity of the person or agency authorizing the…

Any person or entity seeking to contest suspension and/or revocation of parking privileges or removal, suspension, or revocation from parking waiting list has a right to a hearing to contest the validity of those actions. Such request must be made in writing and received in the o…

Contested hearings held pursuant to WAC 200-200-370 shall be conducted as brief adjudicative proceedings according to RCW 34.05.482 through 34.05.494.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.19.125, 46.08.150, 43.19.011, and 46.08.020. WSR 20-05-042, § 200-200-371, filed 2/12/20, effective 3…

(1) Any person or entity whose vehicle has been towed pursuant to this chapter, may request a hearing in the district court for the jurisdiction in which the vehicle was towed to contest the validity of the tow or the amount of the tow and storage charges. The tow truck operator …

A violation of any of these regulations is unlawful. All violators are subject to removal from the state capitol grounds by the Washington state patrol.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.19.125, 46.08.150, and 43.19.011. WSR 21-06-017, § 200-200-500, filed 2/19/21, effective 4/1/21. St…

Pursuant to the authority granted by chapters 46.08 and 43.19 RCW, the director of the department of enterprise services hereby promulgates the following rules and regulations with respect to Capitol Lake and its adjoining lands and roadways.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.19.011, 4…

For the purpose of these rules:(1) "Boat" shall include any vehicle or device capable of being operated in the water;(2) "Motorboat" shall include any vehicle, device, or boat which is in itself a self-propelled unit and whether or not machinery is the principal source of propuls…

The operation of all motorboats is prohibited in the area of Capitol Lake north of the railroad trestle crossing said lake unless prior written authorization is first obtained from the director of enterprise services.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.19.011, 43.19.620, 43.19.985, 43.1…

Water skiing and the use of surfboards or other similar devices pulled behind a motorboat is prohibited on all areas of Capitol Lake unless prior written authorization is first obtained from the director of enterprise services.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.19.011, 43.19.620, 43.19…

All boats which shall be operated on Capitol Lake shall be launched only at designated launching sites approved by the director of enterprise services. If a motorboat is launched at any designated site north of the railroad trestle from which a motorboat is authorized to be launc…

All boats operating on Capitol Lake shall be equipped and operated in conformity with all state, county, and municipal laws, ordinances and regulations which are pertinent thereto.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-210-040, filed 11/17/11, effecti…

Nothing in these rules shall be so construed as to prevent the operation of any motorboat in any prohibited area if the sole means of propulsion used is by paddle, oar, or other manual means or solely by means of canvas or sail.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, reco…

These rules and regulations will be enforced under the provisions of RCW 46.08.160 and 46.08.170 and violations will be punished pursuant thereto.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-210-070, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11; § 7, filed 4/15/65.]

The effective date of these rules and regulations shall be when adopted pursuant to chapter 34.04 RCW and RCW 46.08.150.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-210-080, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11; § 8, filed 4/15/65.]

The exhaust of every internal combustion engine used on any motorboat shall be muffled by an efficient muffling device or system which reasonably muffles the noise of the exhaust. The use of a cutout, bypass, or similar muffler elimination device, is prohibited, except when used …

No person shall operate any motorboat at any time on Capitol Lake at a rate of speed in excess of five miles per hour within a distance of fifty feet from the shore or from any float, dock, pier, or other similar installation bordering on or placed in Capitol Lake unless prior wr…

No person shall deposit or apply in any manner any algaecide, weedicide or pesticide in the waters of Capitol Lake or to the immediate shoreline thereof, without first obtaining the prior written approval of the director of enterprise services.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.19.011,…

These rules guide the use of the public areas of the capitol buildings and grounds by the public for free speech and assembly activities, for commercial activities, and for private activities. Enterprise services' objective is to balance the conduct of government business, public…

Enterprise services will not discriminate in the application of these rules on the basis of race, religion or creed, color, national origin, age, disability, the use of a service animal, marital status, veteran's status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or political viewpoi…

For purposes of these rules, these words or phrases have the following meaning:(1) "Activity" means one or more people gathering for a common purpose or cause.(2) "Applicant," "I," "you" or "your" refers to any person(s) or organization(s) seeking permission to use the public are…

A permit process is essential to balancing the conduct of government business, public access and expression, and the stewardship of the historic capitol buildings and grounds. A permit enables you to reserve access to specific locations and amenities for specific times, so that t…

You must give us a completed application at least two full working days prior to the date that you wish to reserve if your activity requires a permit. Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays are not working days, and the day you submit your application does not count as a working …

(1) On your application, you must provide the following information:(a) Your name, mailing address, and a current email address or telephone number.(b) Your desired date, time, duration, and location for your activity.(c) A description of the nature and type of activity.(d) An es…

We will issue your permit or deny your application as promptly as reasonably possible, and in all cases within two full working days of receiving your completed application form. We will state the reasons for any denial to you in writing.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23…

First priority for the use of capitol buildings and grounds is for state government activities. If there would be no conflict with state government activities, we will process permit applications for other uses on a first-come, first-served basis.We will also consider whether you…

To appeal a denial of your application, you must submit your appeal in writing to the director of enterprise services within five full working days of the date of denial. Your appeal must state why you think the application was improperly denied.The director will issue a decision…

The following general use requirements apply to all activities in the public areas of the capitol buildings and grounds, including free speech and assembly activities and private or commercial activities, regardless of whether a permit is required under this chapter. These requir…

We may establish reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions for use of the public areas of the capitol buildings and grounds, according to design, health, safety, operational or other such considerations. We may make further details about such reasonable time, place, and man…

(1) No person shall carry any firearm or other dangerous weapon as described in chapter 9.41 RCW on the state capitol grounds or in any building on the state capitol grounds: Provided, That this regulation shall not apply to duly authorized federal, state, and local law enforceme…

You may not engage in any activity that unreasonably disrupts, conflicts with, or interferes with the normal conduct of any state business, meeting, or proceeding.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-220-220, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11. Stat…

You may not unreasonably obstruct entrances, exits, staircases, doorways, hallways, or the safe and efficient flow of people or vehicles.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-220-230, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.19…

No person singly, or in combination with others, shall engage in demonstrations, parades, or other similar activities in such a manner as to unreasonably disrupt the orderly flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on the state capitol grounds or the conduct of state business by s…

Any state official, agency or department sponsoring or making arrangements for conferences, meetings, schools, seminars or other special events which will require special traffic control and parking arrangements will confer with the director as to such arrangements.[WSR 19-14-004…

We will not permit activities in any location where the activities would present a hazard to people or property.You may not alter or cause damage to capitol buildings or grounds.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-220-240, filed 11/17/11, effective…

Camping on the state capitol grounds is prohibited unless permitted by the director. Camping means arranging any type of structure, shelter or bedding, or parking a vehicle, for purposes of habitation.[WSR 19-14-004, recodified as § 200-220-243, filed 6/20/19, effective 6/20/19. …

No advertising, solicitation, or promotional activities shall be conducted or engaged in on any portion of the state capitol grounds in such a manner as to damage or destroy public property, block or close off road ways and parking areas, block or interfere with ingress and egres…

No member of the general public shall be permitted in any area of the state capitol grounds which is identified by a sign indicating that such area is private and not open to the public.[WSR 19-14-004, recodified as § 200-220-245, filed 6/20/19, effective 6/20/19. Statutory Autho…

No person shall enter or remain in any state capitol building other than during normal office hours, unless properly authorized to do so. No person shall enter or remain in any state capitol parking garage at any time, unless properly authorized to do so.[WSR 19-14-004, recodifie…

You may have service animals in the public areas of the capitol buildings and grounds. You may not have other pets or domestic animals in the public areas of capitol buildings, except as part of the conduct of state government business.You may have pets or domestic animals in the…

You may not transfer your permit to another person or organization. Your permitted activities may only be held in the area and during the time period designated by the permit.[Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-220-260, filed 11/17/11, effective 11…

We may cancel your permit at any time if your activity does not comply with any applicable laws and rules or the terms of the permit. If your permit is canceled and you persist in your activity, you may be subject to appropriate law enforcement action.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43…

We reserve the right to cancel a permit or limit use of the public areas of the capitol buildings and grounds at any time due to unforeseen operational circumstances, including, but not limited to, urgent security concerns, emergency repairs, or other necessary state government a…

People have the right to exercise their rights to free speech and assembly at the capitol buildings and grounds, subject to reasonable time, place, and manner limits. In addition to our general use requirements described above, the following requirements facilitate use of the pub…

There is no fee for a permit for free speech and assembly activities. However, you may be responsible for paying for any services provided by enterprise services that you will need (such as for equipment set-up or custodial services). In order to manage our services effectively, …

We may set reasonable time, place, and manner limits on free speech and assembly activities in the public areas of the capitol buildings and grounds, according to design, health, safety, operational or other such considerations. These may include, but are not limited to, limits d…

In addition to the general use requirements described above, these requirements accommodate private and commercial use of the public areas of the capitol buildings and grounds to the extent such use is consistent with state government needs and while protecting the normal conduct…