13 chapters · 240 sections in this title.
RCW 76.06.010 Forest insects and tree diseases are public nuisance.
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The legislature finds and declares that: (1) Forest insects and forest tree diseases which threaten the permanent timber production of the forested areas of the state of Washington are a public nuisance. (2) Exotic forest insects or diseases, even in small numbers, can constitute…
RCW 76.06.020 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Agent" means the recognized legal representative, representatives, agent, or agents for any owner. (2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public lands. (3) "Dep…
RCW 76.06.030 Administration—Comprehensive forest health program—Limited liability.
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(1) This chapter shall be administered by the department. (2) The department has the lead role in developing a comprehensive forest health program to achieve the goals of chapter 480, Laws of 2007. Within available funding, the department shall: (a) Develop, gather, and dissemina…
RCW 76.06.040 Maintenance of forestlands in healthy condition.
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Landowners and managers are encouraged to maintain their forestlands in a healthy condition in order to meet their individual ownership objectives, protect public resources as defined in chapter 76.09 RCW, and avoid contributing to forest insect or disease outbreaks or increasing…