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RCW 79.160.005 Findings.
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(1) The legislature finds that nearshore habitat is amongst the most important for threatened and endangered species of salmon, yet nearshore habitat in populated areas is often negatively impacted by man-made structures. There is a growing problem where aquatic or overwater stru…
RCW 79.160.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Aquatic lands" means all tidelands, shorelands, harbor areas, and the beds of navigable waters, including lands owned by the state and lands owned by other public or …
RCW 79.160.020 Department's authority to acquire lands and facilities.
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(1) To the extent not granted under other statutes, the department is granted authority to purchase, or acquire through gift, exchange, or other transfer, lands and facilities to carry out the purposes of this title. Following purchase or acquisition, the department also has the …
RCW 79.160.030 Disposal of derelict aquatic structures.
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(1) Derelict aquatic structures will be disposed of by the department or an approved contractor in any appropriate and environmentally sound manner. (2) Preference must be given to the least costly, environmentally sound, reasonable disposal option. Any disposal operations must b…
