Washington Administrative Code

No person shall operate any motor vehicle on or along the ocean beaches unless such person has in his or her possession a valid Washington state driver's license issued under the provisions of chapter 46.20 RCW: Provided, That the following persons shall be exempt from the provis…

(1) No person shall operate any motor vehicle or wind/sand sailer on or along any ocean beach at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event speed shall be so controlled as…

The following practices while operating any motor vehicle on or along the ocean beaches are specifically prohibited:(1) Fishtailing;(2) Circling;(3) Cutting figure eights;(4) Racing;(5) Driving in the surf;(6) The operation of any motor vehicle in such a manner as to constitute a…

Except where otherwise obviously inapplicable to the use and operation of motor vehicles on the ocean beaches chapter 46.61 RCW, constituting the rules of the road, is herewith expressly incorporated herein, and the practices required or prohibited in that chapter are hereby expr…

Except where otherwise obviously inapplicable to the use and operation of motor vehicles on the ocean beaches, chapter 46.37 RCW, constituting vehicle lighting and other equipment, is herewith expressly incorporated herein, and the requirements of that chapter are hereby expressl…

(1) The use of the beach by aircraft is subject to the jurisdiction of the aeronautics commission and all state and federal laws applicable to aircraft and pilots. Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, airplanes are only allowed to make emergency landings on the …

The following forms of public outdoor recreation activities or devices are prohibited on the ocean beaches unless specifically designated therefore or authorized by the director or designee as a special recreation event.(1) Vehicles not licensed and certificated pursuant to chapt…

(1) Any person desiring to make use of a portion of the ocean beaches for a recreation event that will require the closure of the area to certain conflicting recreational uses, may apply to the director for a special recreation event permit. The director, or designee, may issue s…

If any provision of these rules or their application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of these rules or their application to other persons or circumstances is not affected.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW. WSR 07-03-121, § 352-37-210, filed 1/2…

(1) No person shall disrobe in public in the seashore conservation area.(2) Clothing sufficient to conform to common standards shall be worn at all times.(3) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79…

(1) No person shall discharge or propel across, in, or into the seashore conservation area a firearm, except where the commission for good cause has authorized a special recreational activity upon finding that it is not inconsistent with state park use. Any violation of this sect…

The possession or discharge of fireworks on or into those areas of the seashore conservation area adjacent to state park areas is prohibited, except where designated by the director or designee; provided however, that the director or designee may issue permits for fireworks displ…

Engaging in activities in a manner or at a location that subjects people or personal property, park resources, or park facilities in the seashore conservation area to injury or damage is prohibited. Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.[Statutory …

(1) In order to place a cache on state parks' property, an individual or organization must obtain a geocache placement permit from state parks. Any cache located on state parks' property that does not have a permit on file is subject to removal from its location, and after notifi…

Being or remaining in, or loitering about in the seashore conservation area while in a state of intoxication shall be prohibited. Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05…

To ensure peace and quiet for visitors:(1) No person shall, at any time, use amplified sound-emitting electronic equipment that emits sound beyond the person's vehicle or immediate area of use which is at a volume that may disturb other users of the seashore conservation area, wi…

(1) In the seashore conservation area, pets or domestic animals, except for assistance dogs for persons with disabilities, may be prohibited for the protection of wildlife, sensitive natural systems, special cultural areas, or for other purposes, if approved by the director or de…

(1) No person shall leave, deposit, drop, or scatter bottles, broken glass, ashes (except human crematory ashes), waste paper, cans, or other rubbish, in the seashore conservation area, except in a garbage can or other receptacle designated for such purposes.(2) No person shall d…

No person shall, in the seashore conservation area:(1) Drain or dump refuse or waste from any trailer, camper, automobile, or other vehicle, or vessel, except in designated disposal areas or receptacles.(2) Urinate or defecate except in designated facilities. (3) Pollute, or in a…

Except as may be otherwise allowed in connection with a permit issued under WAC 352-32-165 or 352-32-047, or a cooperative agreement pursuant to RCW 79A.05.070(2), no person shall engage in solicitation, or sell or peddle any services, goods, wares, merchandise, liquids, or edibl…

No person shall display, discharge or propel across, in, or into the seashore conservation area, a bow and arrow, spear, spear gun, harpoon, or air or gas weapon, or any device capable of injuring or killing any person or animal, or damaging or destroying any public or private pr…

(1) The director or designee may, for a specified period or periods of time, close any portion of the seashore conservation area to public access if the director or designee concludes that such a closure is necessary for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the pub…

Any violation designated in this chapter as a civil infraction shall constitute a misdemeanor until the violation is included in a civil infraction monetary schedule adopted by rule by the state supreme court pursuant to chapter 7.84 RCW, except that a violation of WAC 352-37-230…

(1) Small-scale beach prospecting and placer mining is allowed year-round in the seashore conservation area, except within fifty feet on either side of designated ocean beach access roads.(2) The director may close specific areas to beach prospecting or placer mining when deemed …

WAC 352-40-010The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the procedures by which the Washington state parks and recreation commission (commission) will respond to public records requests made under the Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RC…

WAC 352-40-030Most public records of the commission are located at agency headquarters in Lacey, Washington. Appropriate parks staff will determine where physical records can be inspected. Requests for such inspections can be made by contacting the agency's public records officer…

WAC 352-40-040The commission is a Washington state agency managing the Washington state park system that includes over 120 developed parks, recreation programs, trails, boating safety, and winter recreation.(1) The agency is governed by a commission consisting of seven citizens o…

WAC 352-40-060The agency public records officer, located at headquarters, is responsible for:(1) Receiving and reviewing requests for public records.(2) Coordinating agency records management to ensure protection of, and prompt access to, public records.(3) Implementing and ensur…

Public records are available for inspection by appointment only during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.Agency facilities shall be made available to any person for the inspection of public records except when and to the extent that this woul…

WAC 352-40-080While not required, using the agency's request for public record form provides the information we need to assist you and provides you with our copy and mailing fees.(1) The information that we will need is:(a) The name, address, phone number, and email address (if a…

WAC 352-40-090The agency does not charge a fee for the inspection of public records.The agency will charge an amount necessary to recover its costs for producing and mailing copies of records, as provided for by RCW 42.56.120.Our fee schedule can be found on the request for publi…

(1) A request can be denied if it is for records that are exempt from disclosure under the provisions of the Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW, or other statute including RCW 79A.60.210 and 79A.60.220.(2) Whenever possible, the agency will make requested records available aft…

WAC 352-40-110After the agency takes final action to deny all or a portion of a public records request, a requester can:(1) Request an internal administrative review of the denial for access.(a) Provide the public records officer with your written request for a review of the deci…

WAC 352-40-120(1) The following rules have been put in place to help the agency protect the public records under its care:(a) You may not remove any public record from the agency premises.(b) The agency may require that a designated employee be present while inspecting public rec…

WAC 352-40-130Records retention schedules established and maintained under the directives of RCW 40.14.060 serve as an index for the agency's records.The agency has a functional indexing system for commission policy and the agency's internal administrative policies and procedures…

(1) Pursuant to RCW 42.56.120(2), as amended by section 3, chapter 304, Laws of 2017, the Washington state parks and recreation commission declares for the following reasons that it would be unduly burdensome for it to calculate the actual costs it charges for providing copies of…

Whenever used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings herein defined unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) "Commission" shall mean the Washington state parks and recreation commission.(2) "Director" shall mean the director of the Washington state…

Each conveyance for persons generally engaging in winter sports recreational activities, as described in RCW 79A.40.010, shall have a current seasonal certificate to operate on a form approved and provided by the commission. Said certificate covers either winter or summer. Additi…

The director may, if deemed necessary, issue a conditional certificate to operate for a specified period of time. Operation during the period that the conditional certificate is in effect shall be in strict compliance with the conditions stated in the conditional certificate. The…

The director shall have access to the certificate at all times and the authority to revoke the certificate at any time that he determines the conveyance is not safe for public use.[Order 20, § 352-44-040, filed 7/31/74.]

The current American National Standard for Passenger Ropeways (ANSI B77.1) shall apply to the design, inspection, signing, and operation of all conveyances as interpreted by the director unless a request for waiver is submitted by the operator and a waiver is granted by the direc…

All new conveyances which are to be constructed after the effective date of these regulations shall:(1) Require approval of the director prior to commencement of construction.(2) Be designed by a qualified engineer.(3) Be certified by a qualified engineer that the conveyance has …

The director may require minimum operator qualifications, ski lift signing standards, and operational procedures to assure a reasonable degree of safety to the using public. The director shall adopt standards and the operation of all conveyances shall be in full compliance with s…

Operators shall be required to notify the commission of incidents or malfunctions which occur, wherein public safety either has been or could have been in jeopardy on forms and according to instructions provided by the commission.[Order 20, § 352-44-100, filed 7/31/74.]

Inspections, rules and orders of the commission resulting from the exercise of any provision of this chapter shall not in any manner be deemed to impose liability upon the state of Washington and its personnel for any injury or damage resulting from the operation of the facilitie…

In accordance with the provisions of RCW 70.88.040 the violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punished as such.[Order 20, § 352-44-120, filed 7/31/74.]

To cover the costs of implementing the commission's responsibilities under chapters 79A.40 and 79A.45 RCW and as outlined in this chapter, the commission has adopted the following schedule of fees. The owner or operator of the ski area equipment shall pay the commission the follo…

This chapter is promulgated in order to establish procedures by which the Washington state parks and recreation commission will administer grants and contracts supported by snowmobile account funds in accordance with chapter 46.10 RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.10.210. WSR 83-1…

When used in this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the meanings designated in this section unless a different meaning is expressly provided or unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) "Snowmobile" means any self-propelled vehicle capable of traveling o…

Snowmobile funds may be disbursed by the commission for snowmobile purposes which may include, but not be limited to, the administration, acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of snowmobile facilities, such as snowmobile trails, snowmobile use areas, parking areas,…