Washington § 72.64.160 Inmate forest fire suppression crews—Classification—Gratuity/wage.

Washington Statutes

§ 72.64.160 — Inmate forest fire suppression crews—Classification—Gratuity/wage.

Washington § 72.64.160

Title 72STATE INSTITUTIONS

Ch. 72.64LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT OF PRISONERS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 72.64.160 (2026).

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(1)For the purposes of RCW 72.64.150 , inmate forest fire suppression crews may be considered a class I free venture industry, as defined in RCW 72.09.100 , when fighting fires on federal lands.

(2)For the purposes of RCW 72.64.050 , inmate forest fire suppression and support crews when fighting fires must receive a gratuity no less than the minimum wage per hour paid in the locality in which the industry is located. Short title — 2021 c 298: See note following RCW 76.04.505 . Severability — 1991 c 131: See note following RCW 72.64.150 .

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(1) For the purposes of RCW 72.64.150 , inmate forest fire suppression crews may be considered a class I free venture industry, as defined in RCW 72.09.100 , when fighting fires on federal lands.

(2) For the purposes of RCW 72.64.050 , inmate forest fire suppression and support crews when fighting fires must receive a gratuity no less than the minimum wage per hour paid in the locality in which the industry is located.

Short title — 2021 c 298: See note following RCW 76.04.505 .

Severability — 1991 c 131: See note following RCW 72.64.150 .