Title 43 — Title 43 STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE

Any person taking any written examination prescribed or authorized by law, for a license or permit to practice any trade, occupation, or profession, who, because of any disability, is unable to write the examination himself or herself, may dictate it to and have it written or typ…

The department shall immediately suspend any license issued by the department of licensing of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or …

The director may deputize one or more of his or her assistants to perform his or her duties with reference to refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses, including the power to preside at hearings and to render decisions therein subject to the approval of the director.[ 2009 c…

Except as provided in RCW 43.24.112, any person feeling aggrieved by the refusal of the director to issue a license, or to renew one, or by the revocation or suspension of a license shall have a right of appeal to superior court from the decision of the director of licensing, whi…

Enforcement action taken after July 23, 1995, by the director or the department of licensing shall be in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.[ 1995 c 403 s 624.]Notes:Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.

*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 5420.SL) ***(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the license of any person licensed by the director of licensing, or the boards and commissions listed in chapter 18.235 RCW, to practice a profession or engage in an occupation, if v…

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary which provides for a licensing period for any type of license subject to this chapter, the director of licensing may, from time to time, extend or otherwise modify the duration of any licensing, certification, or registration p…

(1) The business and professions account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from business or professional licenses, registrations, certifications, renewals, examinations, or civil penalties assessed and collected by the department from the following chapters must be d…

For the purposes of implementing the notice and filing provisions under RCW 60.90.030(2)(a) and 60.90.090 that are applicable to the department of licensing, the department of licensing may, by rule, create wage lien forms specific to the department of licensing, so long as the f…

The department of licensing wage lien account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from wage lien filing fees collected by the department of licensing must be deposited in the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the ac…

As used in this chapter, and unless the context indicates otherwise, words and phrase shall mean:"Department" means the department of ecology;"Director" means the director of ecology;"State agency" and "state agencies" mean any branch, department or unit of state government, howe…

The department shall be empowered as follows:(1) To represent the state at, and fully participate in, the activities of any basin or regional commission, interagency committee, or any other joint interstate or federal-state agency, committee or commission, or publicly financed en…

The department of ecology may make complete inventories of the state's water resources and enter into such agreements with the director of the United States geological survey as will insure that investigations and surveys are carried on in an economical manner.[ 1988 c 127 s 26; …

Notwithstanding and in addition to any other powers granted to the department of ecology, whenever it appears to the department that a person is violating or is about to violate any of the provisions of the following:(1) Chapter 90.03 RCW; or(2) Chapter 90.44 RCW; or(3) Chapter 8…

Whenever the word "person" is used in RCW 43.27A.190, it shall be construed to include any political subdivision, government agency, municipality, industry, public or private corporation, copartnership, association, firm, individual or any other entity whatsoever.[ 1988 c 127 s 2…

The rule of strict construction shall have no application to this chapter, but the same shall be liberally construed, in order to carry out the purposes and objectives for which this chapter is intended.[ 1967 c 242 s 22.]

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for more effective and efficient management of the forest and land resources in the state by consolidating into a department of natural resources certain powers, duties and functions of the division of forestry of the department of conser…

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Administrator" means the administrator of the department of natural resources.(2) "Agency" and "state agency" means any branch, department, or unit of the state govern…

The department of natural resources is hereby created, to consist of a board of natural resources, an administrator and a supervisor.[ 1965 c 8 s 43.30.030. Prior: 1957 c 38 s 3.]

The department must apply and comply with the substantive and procedural requirements of chapter 70A.02 RCW.[ 2021 c 314 s 7.]Notes:Conflict with federal requirements—2021 c 314: See note following RCW 70A.02.005.

All employees of the department shall be governed by any merit system which is now or may hereafter be enacted by law governing such employment.[ 2003 c 334 s 119; 1965 c 8 s 43.30.270. Prior: 1957 c 38 s 27. Formerly RCW 43.30.270.]Notes:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW…

The commissioner of public lands shall be the administrator of the department.[ 1965 c 8 s 43.30.050. Prior: 1957 c 38 s 5. Formerly RCW 43.30.050.]

(1) The commissioner must appoint a local wildland fire liaison that reports directly to the commissioner or the supervisor and generally represents the interests and concerns of landowners and the general public during any fire suppression activities of the department.(2) The ro…

The supervisor shall be appointed by the administrator with the advice and consent of the board. The supervisor shall serve at the pleasure of the administrator.[ 2003 c 334 s 105; 1965 c 8 s 43.30.060. Prior: 1957 c 38 s 6. Formerly RCW 43.30.060.]Notes:Intent—2003 c 334: See no…

(1) The board shall consist of six members:(a) The governor or the governor's designee;(b) The superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee from the office of the superintendent of public instruction;(c) The commissioner;(d) The director of the University…

The board shall:(1) Perform duties relating to appraisal, appeal, approval, and hearing functions as provided by law;(2) Establish policies to ensure that the acquisition, management, and disposition of all lands and resources within the department's jurisdiction are based on sou…

The board shall:(1) Hold regular monthly meetings at such times as it may determine, and such special meetings as may be called by the chair or majority of the board membership upon written notice to all members. However, the board may dispense with any regular meetings, except t…

(1) The board shall keep its records in the office of the commissioner, and shall keep a full and complete record of its proceedings relating to the appraisal of lands granted for educational purposes.(2) Records for all forestlands acquired by the state and any lands owned by th…

The board on geographic names is created to establish a procedure for the retention and formal recognition of existing geographic names; to standardize the procedures for naming or renaming geographical features within the state of Washington; to identify one body as the responsi…

(1) The board on geographic names shall establish a committee on geographic names to assist the board in performing its duties and to provide broader contextual, public, and tribal participation in naming geographic features in the state. The committee shall report to the board o…

(1) The committee on geographic names shall hold at least two meetings each year, and may hold special meetings as called by the chair or a majority of the members of the committee. All meetings must be open to the public.(a) Notice of all committee meetings shall be as provided …

(1) The board on geographic names shall consider the recommendations made by the committee on geographic names for adoption of names. The board on geographic names must either adopt the name as recommended, or refer the matter back to the committee on geographic names for further…

The department of natural resources shall provide secretarial and administrative services for the board on geographic names and shall serve as custodian of the records.[ 2011 c 355 s 6.]

A revolving fund in the custody of the state treasurer, to be known as the natural resources equipment fund, is hereby created to be expended by the department without appropriation solely for the purchase of equipment, machinery, and supplies for the use of the department and fo…

The natural resources equipment fund shall be reimbursed by the department for all moneys expended from it. Reimbursement may be prorated over the useful life of the equipment, machinery, and supplies purchased by moneys from the fund. Reimbursement may be made from moneys approp…

(1) The department shall deposit daily all moneys and fees collected or received by the commissioner and the department in the discharge of official duties as follows:(a) The department shall pay moneys received as advance payments, deposits, and security from successful bidders …

The department is authorized to receive funds from the federal government for cooperative work in management and protection of forests and forest and range lands as may be authorized by any act of Congress which is now, or may hereafter be, adopted for such purposes.[ 2003 c 334 …

The department is authorized to disburse such funds, together with any funds which may be appropriated or contributed from any source for such purposes, on management and protection of forests and forest and range lands.[ 2003 c 334 s 203; 1988 c 128 s 14; 1957 c 78 s 2. Formerly…

The department and Washington State University may each receive funds from the federal government in connection with cooperative work with the United States department of agriculture, authorized by sections 4 and 5 of the Clarke-McNary act of congress, approved June 7, 1924, prov…

The department and Washington State University may each receive funds from the federal government for cooperative work, as authorized by the cooperative forest management act of congress, approved May 18, 1937, and as subsequently authorized by any amendments to or substitutions …

(1) The parkland trust revolving fund is to be utilized by the department for the purpose of acquiring real property, including all reasonable costs associated with these acquisitions, as a replacement for the property transferred to the state parks and recreation commission, as …

(1) The department shall exercise all of the powers, duties, and functions now vested in the commissioner of public lands and such powers, duties, and functions are hereby transferred to the department. However, nothing contained in this section shall effect the commissioner's ex…

The administrator shall have responsibility for performance of all the powers, duties, and functions of the department except those specifically assigned to the board. In the performance of these powers, duties, and functions, the administrator shall conform to policies establish…

The supervisor shall:(1) Be charged with the direct supervision of the department's activities as delegated by the administrator;(2) Perform his or her duties in conformance with the policies established by the board;(3) Organize the department, with approval of the administrator…

The supervisor and duly authorized deputies may administer oaths.[ 2003 c 334 s 116; 1965 c 8 s 43.30.180. Prior: 1957 c 38 s 18. Formerly RCW 43.30.180.]Notes:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.

Any authorized assistants, employees, agents, appointees, or representatives of the department may, in the course of their inspection and enforcement duties as provided for in chapters 76.04, 76.06, 76.09, and 76.36 RCW, enter upon any lands, real estate, waters, or premises exce…

See RCW 43.21A.445.

A permit required by the department for a watershed restoration project as defined in RCW 89.08.460 shall be processed in compliance with RCW 89.08.450 through 89.08.510.[ 1995 c 378 s 13. Formerly RCW 43.30.410.]

(1) The department may enter into a written cost-reimbursement agreement with a permit or lease applicant or project proponent to recover from the applicant or proponent the reasonable costs incurred by the department in carrying out the requirements of this chapter, as well as t…

When any officer, member, or employee of an agency abolished by provisions of this chapter is, under provisions of existing law, designated as a member ex officio of another board, commission, committee, or other agency, and no provision is made in this chapter with respect to a …