Washington Statutes
§ 79.70.040 — Powers as to transactions involving public lands deemed natural areas—Alienation of lands designated natural area preserves.
Washington § 79.70.040
This text of Washington § 79.70.040 (Powers as to transactions involving public lands deemed natural areas—Alienation of lands designated natural area preserves.) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering Washington primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.
Bluebook
Wash. Rev. Code § 79.70.040 (2026).
Text
The department is further authorized to purchase, lease, set aside, or exchange any public lands which are deemed to be natural areas: PROVIDED, That the appropriate state land trust receives the fair market value for any interests that are disposed of: PROVIDED, FURTHER, That such transactions are approved by the board of natural resources.
An area consisting of public land designated as a natural area preserve shall be held in trust and shall not be alienated except to another public use upon a finding by the department of natural resources of imperative and unavoidable public necessity.
Part headings not law — 2004 c 199: See note following RCW 79.02.010 .
Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
Related
§ 79.02.010
Washington § 79.02.010
Legislative History
[2004 c 199 s 228;1972 ex.s. c 119 s 4.]
Nearby Sections
15
§ 79.02.010
Definitions.§ 79.02.020
Witnesses—Compelling attendance.§ 79.02.030
Court review of actions.§ 79.02.040
Reconsideration of official acts.§ 79.02.050
Effect of mistake or fraud.§ 79.02.090
Transfer of county auditor's duties.§ 79.02.120
Lieu lands—Selection agreements authorized.§ 79.02.130
Lieu lands—Examination and appraisal.§ 79.02.150
Selection to complete uncompleted grants.Cite This Page — Counsel Stack
Bluebook (online)
Washington § 79.70.040, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/wa/79.70.040.