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 s 3.]Notes:Intent—2004 c 180: See note following RCW 79.70.110.