Washington § 77.12.220 Acquisition or transfer of property.

Washington Statutes

§ 77.12.220 — Acquisition or transfer of property.

Washington § 77.12.220

Title 77FISH AND WILDLIFE

Ch. 77.12POWERS AND DUTIES

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Wash. Rev. Code § 77.12.220 (2026).

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For purposes of this title, the commission may make agreements to obtain real or personal property or to transfer or convey property held by the state to the United States or its agencies or instrumentalities, units of local government of this state, public service companies, or other persons, if in the judgment of the commission and the attorney general the transfer and conveyance is consistent with public interest. For purposes of this section, "local government" means any city, town, county, special district, municipal corporation, or quasi-municipal corporation.

If the commission agrees to a transfer or conveyance under this section or to a sale or return of real property under RCW 77.12.210 , the director shall certify, with the attorney general, to the governor that the agreement ha

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For purposes of this title, the commission may make agreements to obtain real or personal property or to transfer or convey property held by the state to the United States or its agencies or instrumentalities, units of local government of this state, public service companies, or other persons, if in the judgment of the commission and the attorney general the transfer and conveyance is consistent with public interest. For purposes of this section, "local government" means any city, town, county, special district, municipal corporation, or quasi-municipal corporation.

If the commission agrees to a transfer or conveyance under this section or to a sale or return of real property under RCW 77.12.210 , the director shall certify, with the attorney general, to the governor that the agreement has been made. The certification shall describe the real property. The governor then may execute and the secretary of state attest and deliver to the appropriate entity or person the instrument necessary to fulfill the agreement.

During the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, this section does not apply to the sale of land pursuant to section 3102, chapter 414, Laws of 2025.

Effective date — 2025 c 414: See note following RCW 79A.25.210 .

Legislative findings and intent — 1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020 .

Effective date — Intent, construction — Savings — Severability — 1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010 .

Legislative History

[2025 c 414 s 8039;2000 c 107 s 219;1987 c 506 s 31;1980 c 78 s 39;1955 c 36 s 77.12.220. Prior:1949 c 205 s 3;1947 c 275 s 31; Rem. Supp. 1949 s 5992-41.]