Title 79A — Title 79A PUBLIC RECREATIONAL LANDS
13 chapters · 330 sections in this title.
RCW 79A.45.010 Ski area sign requirements.
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(1) The operator of any ski area shall maintain a sign system based on international or national standards and as may be required by the state parks and recreation commission.All signs for instruction of the public shall be bold in design with wording short, simple, and to the po…
RCW 79A.45.020 "Trails" or "runs" defined.
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As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise."Trails" or "runs" means those trails or runs that have been marked, signed, or designated by the ski area operator as ski trails or ski runs within the ski area…
RCW 79A.45.030 Standard of conduct—Prohibited acts—Responsibility.
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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 2272.SL) ***(1) In addition to the specific requirements of this section, all skiers shall conduct themselves within the limits of their individual ability and shall not act in a manner that may contribute to the injury of themselves or any other perso…
RCW 79A.45.040 Skiing outside of trails or boundaries—Notice of skier responsibility.
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Ski area operators shall place a notice of the provisions of RCW 79A.45.030(7) on their trail maps, at or near the ticket booth, and at the bottom of each ski lift or similar device.[ 2000 c 11 s 91; 1989 c 81 s 5. Formerly RCW 70.117.025.]Notes:Severability—1989 c 81: See note f…
RCW 79A.45.050 Leaving scene of skiing accident—Penalty—Notice.
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(1) Any person who is involved in a skiing accident and who departs from the scene of the accident without leaving personal identification or otherwise clearly identifying himself or herself before notifying the proper authorities or obtaining assistance, knowing that any other p…
RCW 79A.45.060 Insurance requirements for operators.
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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 2272.SL) ***(1) Every operator of an aerial lift, surface lift, or similar device shall maintain liability insurance of not less than one million dollars per occurrence.(2) This section shall not apply to operators of tramways that are not open to the …
RCW 79A.45.070 Skiing in an area or trail closed to the public—Penalty.
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A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if the person knowingly skis in an area or on a ski trail, owned or controlled by a ski area operator, that is closed to the public and that has signs posted indicating the closure.[ 2011 c 276 s 1.]