Washington Statutes

§ 79.105.030 — Aquatic lands—Management guidelines.

Washington § 79.105.030
JurisdictionWashington
Title 79PUBLIC LANDS
Ch. 79.105AQUATIC LANDS—GENERAL

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Wash. Rev. Code § 79.105.030 (2026).

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The management of state-owned aquatic lands shall be in conformance with constitutional and statutory requirements. The manager of state-owned aquatic lands shall strive to provide a balance of public benefits for all citizens of the state. The public benefits provided by state-owned aquatic lands are varied and include:

(1)Encouraging direct public use and access;
(2)Fostering water-dependent uses;
(3)Ensuring environmental protection;
(4)Utilizing renewable resources. Generating revenue in a manner consistent with subsections (1) through (4) of this section is a public benefit.

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Legislative History

[2005 c 155 s 140;1984 c 221 s 2. Formerly RCW79.90.455.]

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