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RCW 79.70.010 Purpose.
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The purpose of this chapter is to establish a state system of natural area preserves and a means whereby the preservation of these aquatic and land areas can be accomplished. All areas within the state, except those which are expressly dedicated by law for preservation and protec…
RCW 79.70.020 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Department" means the department of natural resources. (2) "Natural areas" and "natural area preserves" include such public or private areas of land or water which ha…
RCW 79.70.030 Powers of department.
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In order to set aside, preserve, and protect natural areas within the state, the department is authorized, in addition to any other powers, to: (1) Establish the criteria for selection, acquisition, management, protection, and use of such natural areas, including: (a) Limiting pu…
RCW 79.70.040 Powers as to transactions involving public lands deemed natural areas—Alienation of lands designated natural area preserves.
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The department is further authorized to purchase, lease, set aside, or exchange any public lands which are deemed to be natural areas: PROVIDED, That the appropriate state land trust receives the fair market value for any interests that are disposed of: PROVIDED, FURTHER, That su…
