Title 43 — Title 43 STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE
178 chapters · 3,474 sections in this title.
RCW 43.143.005 Legislative findings.
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(1) Washington's coastal waters, seabed, and shorelines are among the most valuable and fragile of its natural resources.(2) Ocean and marine-based industries and activities, such as fishing, aquaculture, tourism, and marine transportation have played a major role in the history …
RCW 43.143.010 Legislative policy and intent—Moratorium on leases for oil and gas exploration, development, or production—Appeals from regulation of recreational uses—Participation in federal ocean and marine resource decisions.
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(1) The purpose of this chapter is to articulate policies and establish guidelines for the exercise of state and local management authority over Washington's coastal waters, seabed, and shorelines.(2) There shall be no leasing of Washington's tidal or submerged lands extending fr…
RCW 43.143.020 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:(1) "Coastal counties" means Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor, and Pacific counties.(2) "Coastal waters" means the waters of the Pacific Ocean seaward from Cape Flattery s…
RCW 43.143.030 Planning and project review criteria.
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(1) When the state of Washington and local governments develop plans for the management, conservation, use, or development of natural resources in Washington's coastal waters, the policies in RCW 43.143.010 shall guide the decision-making process.(2) Uses or activities that requi…
RCW 43.143.050 Washington coastal marine advisory council.
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(1) The Washington coastal marine advisory council is established in the executive office of the governor to fulfill the duties outlined in RCW 43.143.060.(2)(a) Voting members of the Washington coastal marine advisory council shall be appointed by the governor or the governor's …
RCW 43.143.060 Washington coastal marine advisory council—Duties.
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(1) The duties of the Washington coastal marine advisory council established in RCW 43.143.050 are to:(a) Serve as a forum for communication concerning coastal waters issues, including issues related to: Resource management; shellfish aquaculture; marine and coastal hazards; ocea…
RCW 43.143.901 Short title.
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Sections 8 through 12 of this act shall constitute a new chapter in Title 43 RCW and may be known and cited as the ocean resources management act.[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 2 s 19.]