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[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-32-220, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92; Order 11, § 352-32-220, filed 7/29/71.]
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352-32-230
Food and beverage containers on swimming beaches.
(1) The use or possession of any food or beverage container consisting wholly or in part of glass or metal is prohibited on any beach within any state park area, where such beach is designated as a swimming area, or where such beach is customarily and generally used as a swimming area by park patrons though not designated as such.
(2) The provisions of this rule shall not apply to any portion of the seashore conservation area as designated and established by RCW 79A.05.605.
(3) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-230, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-32-230, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92; Order 11, § 352-32-230, filed 7/29/71.]
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352-32-235
Use of metal detectors in state parks.
The use and operation of metal detectors, as well as the removal of small contemporary materials, is permitted within selected state parks as designated by the director or designee, in accordance with all commission direction on land management, and subject to the conditions and limitations specified.
(1) The use of metal detectors is permitted only within specified portions of approved state parks as posted for public reference. Metal detecting may be allowed in an approved campsite occupied by the registered detectorist and in unoccupied campsites within approved campgrounds.
(2) The use of metal detectors within a state park shall be limited to daylight hours that the park has posted as "open." No use shall be allowed during periods of seasonal or emergency park closure, except where otherwise posted.
(3) Any person wishing to use a metal detector shall so indicate to park personnel at the park where the use is to occur, by complying with the registration process provided for such purpose.
(4) Exceptional uses of metal detectors in state parks may be allowed through the issuance of a special recreation event application, available from the agency.
(5) This section does not apply to commission employees while engaged in the performance of their duties.
(6) Persons operating metal detectors in state parks and state park areas shall:
(a) Observe all laws and regulations.
(b) Never destroy or disturb park facilities, natural features, or historical or archeological resources. No item which is, or appears to be of historical or archaeological significance, may be removed from the site at which it was found. Any such find shall be immediately reported to park personnel, and the area in which the find occurred shall be closed.
(c) Limit digging implements to ice picks, screwdrivers and probes not to exceed two inches in width and sand scoops not to exceed six inches in width and eight inches in length, containing perforations no less than one-half inch in width, to be used only on sand surfaces. Any holes dug shall be limited to six inches maximum depth and shall be immediately refilled and the surface restored to its earlier condition.
(d) Properly dispose of all found or recovered trash and litter.
(e) Conduct themselves with thoughtfulness, courtesy and consideration for others, and not interfere with other recreational activities. An operator shall not allow any emitted metal detector sound audible to other park users.
(7) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 05-01-069, § 352-32-235, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-235, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 97-12-042, § 352-32-235, filed 6/2/97, effective 7/3/97; 92-19-098, § 352-32-235, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 92-15-118, § 352-32-235, filed 7/21/92, effective 8/21/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 90-04-025, § 352-32-235, filed 1/29/90, effective 3/1/90; 87-08-007 (Order 99), § 352-32-235, filed 3/23/87, effective 9/8/87.]
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352-32-240
Nondiscrimination certification.
(1) This is to certify that the Washington state parks and recreation commission is an equal opportunity employer, and that no person in the United States is denied the benefits of full and equal enjoyment of the right of employment or any goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of, or on any property administered by the Washington state parks and recreation commission because of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, or physical disability.
(2) The provisions of this certification shall apply to all contractors, lessees, licensees, and concessionaires operating under any legal instrument issued by the Washington state parks and recreation commission, as well as areas operated by the Washington state parks and recreation commission itself.
[Order 27, § 352-32-240, filed 9/23/76.]
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352-32-250
Standard fees charged.
Fees shall be charged in parks operated by the commission for use of lands, facilities, programs, services, and materials as published by state parks: Provided, however, That the commission may suspend any or all of these fees if revenues generated by the fees are not returned to the benefit of the parks: Provided further, That the director or designee has the authority to discount fees in order to take advantage of marketing opportunities to encourage use and increase revenues. Any such discounts shall be effective for a limited period of time up to one year in duration. The director or designee may consider the following factors in temporarily establishing or discounting fees:
Prevailing rates for comparable facilities;
Day of the week;
Season of the year;
Amenities of the park area and site;
Demand for facilities;
Low-income eligibility requirements as adopted by state parks; and
Such other considerations as the director or designee deems appropriate. The director or designee shall prescribe the specific details and manner in which fees shall be applied. The director or designee may also waive fees for marketing or promotional purposes or to redress visitor complaints. The director or designee may also establish temporary fees for a maximum of one year for new facilities or services. An administrative fee, as published by state parks, will be assessed for replacement of lost, damaged, or destroyed passes or permits.
(1) The director or designee may authorize reciprocity or cooperative arrangements with other state and/or federal agencies for the use of annual permits for like services, provided, that Washington licensed vehicles and/or residents shall be required to have and/or display the appropriate Washington permit or other permit as approved by the director or designee;
(2) Overnight camping - standard campsite; utility campsite; emergency campsite; overflow campsite; hiker/biker campsite; walk-in campsite; primitive campsite for nonmotorized for motorized vehicle - fees will be charged as published by state parks. Payment for utility campsite will be collected whether utility hookups are actually used or not, except when otherwise specified by a ranger;
(3) Overnight camping - multiple campsites: Where campsites are designated and posted as a "multiple campsite," an individual may rent the multiple campsite by paying the multiple campsite fee and providing the required information on the occupants of the other sites. The multiple campsite fee will be calculated by multiplying the standard, utility or primitive campsite fee, as applicable, by the number of individual campsites to be used in the designated multiple campsite;
(4) Group camping area - certain parks: Individual camping units using these facilities must pay campsite fees as published by state parks;
(5) Conference center facilities - fees will be charged for use of facilities and services as set forth in the fee schedule published by state parks and will include, but not be limited to: Overnight accommodations in individual recreational housing units or dormitory units; use of meeting rooms, performance venues and rally areas; linen and janitorial services; group food services; and use of equipment, supplies, and staff time necessary to support group activities. Certain deposits, reservation and cancellation fees also apply as set forth in the fee schedule published by state parks and may not be refundable.
(6) Environmental interpretation:
(a) Service fees will be established by the director or designee in order to recover, to the maximum extent practicable, all direct and indirect costs of environmental interpretation services on a program-wide basis based on anticipated attendance.
(b) Material and publication fees will be established by the director or designee. All material and publication fees will be deposited in the parks improvement account to be used for purposes specified in RCW 79A.05.060.
(c) Facility use, including environmental learning center fees, will be established by the commission. A facility use fee schedule is available by contacting Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, 7150 Cleanwater Lane, P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504-2650;
(7) Adirondacks - not to include those located in ELC areas: Occupancy shall be limited to the number of built-in bunks provided;
(8) Extra vehicle overnight parking fee will be charged for each additional unhitched vehicle in excess of the one recreational vehicle allowed at each campsite: Provided, An extra vehicle overnight parking fee shall not be imposed when:
(a) Up to four motorcycles occupy one campsite, exclusive of other vehicles or recreation vehicles; or
(b) When the recreational vehicle and the towed vehicle arrive at the park hitched together, and after the camper has registered for and occupied the assigned campsite either the recreational vehicle or the towed vehicle remain parked at the campsite for the duration of the camper's stay;
(9) Unattended vehicle overnight parking permit: Unoccupied vehicles parked overnight in designated areas must register and pay the nightly permit fee. The permit must be prominently displayed in the vehicle;
(10) Watercraft launch site permit fee - charged according to facilities provided. Watercraft launch permit shall not be required for:
(a) Vehicles, other than those registered as extra overnight parking vehicles, registered for camping or overnight mooring in the park containing the watercraft launch site;
(b) Vehicles of persons using any recreational housing or conference facilities at Fort Worden State Park;
(c) Vehicles of persons holding limited-income senior citizen, disability or disabled veteran passes;
(d) Vehicles displaying a valid annual watercraft launch site permit;
(11) Annual watercraft launch site permit valid for one year from month of purchase at any launch site designated by the director or designee. Permit must be displayed as instructed on permit backing;
(12) Trailer dump station fee - fee shall not be required for:
(a) Registered camping vehicles in the park containing the dump station;
(b) Vehicles of persons holding limited-income senior citizen, disability or disabled veterans passes;
(13) Variable pricing - variable prices will apply for use of campsites and/or facilities during such periods as the director may specify;
(14) Water trail site fees - for one day/night will be set by the commission;
(15) In addition to the regular fee, a surcharge may be imposed for failure to pay the self-registration fee;
(16) Group day use facilities - a minimum daily permit fee will be charged for groups of 20 or more;
(17) Reservation transaction - fee will be charged as published by state parks;
(18) Moorage facilities - fee will be charged as published by state parks;
(19) Hot showers, electric stoves - fees will be charged as published by state parks. Fees published by state parks do not apply in those circumstances set forth in WAC 352-32-280 and 352-32-285 as now or hereafter amended;
(20) Commercial recreation provider permit registration - a fee shall be charged, as published by state parks for registration as a commercial recreation provider;
(21) Commercial recreation provider permit - a fee shall be charged, as published by state parks for obtaining a permit to engage in commercial recreational use of state parks, as defined in WAC 352-32-010.
(22) Sno-park permit - seasonal and daily permit fees will be charged as published by state parks.
(23) Special groomed trail permit - a statewide special groomed trail permit will be required for use of special groomed trail areas. The fee charged will be as published by state parks.
(24) Wood debris collection permit - fee will be charged for collection and removal of wood debris from a state park area pursuant to RCW 4.24.210. The fee may be waived for volunteers assisting with emergency salvage and storm cleanup in the parks.
(25) Merchandise - prices for merchandise including but not limited to interpretive, recreational and historic materials, literature, food, beverage, grocery and other items at agency operated sales points will be based on market rates and practices.
(26) Back country camping permit - fee will be charged as published by state parks for selected state park areas as designated by the director.
(27) Group use registration - fee will be charged for groups of a size to be specified in the fee schedule on a park by park basis who have not otherwise reserved group facilities.
(28) Special event - fees will be charged based on the cost of providing events and market rates for comparable activities at other locations.
(29) Aquatic facilities - fees will be charged as published by state parks.
(30) Vehicle parking permit:
(a) The director or designee shall designate state parks where a vehicle parking permit shall be required for parking and shall publish a fee schedule to include any or all of the following:
(i) A single day or multiple day vehicle parking permit;
(ii) An annual vehicle parking permit;
(b) Vehicle parking permits shall not be required for:
(i) Vehicles registered for overnight accommodations, other than those registered as extra overnight parking vehicles;
(ii) Vehicles whose occupants hold a current pass authorized in WAC 352-32-251, Limited income senior citizen, disability, and disabled veteran passes;
(iii) Vehicles whose occupants hold a current watercraft launch site permit;
(iv) Vehicles whose occupants perform volunteer activities approved by the park ranger;
(v) Vehicles whose occupants engage in official business as authorized by agreement or otherwise approved by the park ranger;
(c) Any vehicle parking permit must be displayed as instructed on the permit.
(31) Checks dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment (NSF checks) - handling fee and interest:
(a) A handling fee may be assessed consistent with the maximum amount allowed in the office of state procurement, department of general administration's state contract and as published by state parks for checks as defined by chapter62A.3-104 RCW, dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment.
(b) Interest at the maximum rate allowable may be charged on the NSF check as defined by chapter 62A.3-515 RCW, and as published by state parks for a check not paid within fifteen days after a statutory notice of dishonor is sent to maker's last known address.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 05-01-069, § 352-32-250, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.075. 04-01-067, § 352-32-250, filed 12/12/03, effective 1/12/04; 03-01-079, § 352-32-250, filed 12/13/02, effective 1/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.075, and 79A.05.065. 02-19-069, § 352-32-250, filed 9/13/02, effective 10/14/02. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-250, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW and RCW 79A.05.070. 00-01-201, § 352-32-250, filed 12/22/99, effective 1/22/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(2). 98-23-063, § 352-32-250, filed 11/16/98, effective 1/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050, 43.51.040 and 43.51.300. 97-21-133, § 352-32-250, filed 10/21/97, effective 1/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050 and 43.51.040. 96-22-018, § 352-32-250, filed 10/29/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-250, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060 and 43.51.395. 95-07-061, § 352-32-250, filed 3/13/95, effective 4/13/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-23-024, § 352-32-250, filed 11/7/94, effective 1/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060. 94-13-080, § 352-32-250, filed 6/13/94, effective 7/14/94; 94-08-036, § 352-32-250, filed 3/31/94, effective 5/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 93-19-113, § 352-32-250, filed 9/20/93, effective 10/21/93; 93-08-025, § 352-32-250, filed 3/30/93, effective 5/1/93. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.51 RCW. 92-10-018, § 352-32-250, filed 4/29/92, effective 5/30/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 91-09-001, § 352-32-250, filed 4/4/91, effective 5/15/91; 90-07-062, § 352-32-250, filed 3/20/90, effective 4/20/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 89-07-020 (Order 89-01), § 352-32-250, filed 3/7/89; 88-07-074 (Order 103), § 352-32-250, filed 3/18/88, effective 5/15/88; 87-08-008 (Order 100), § 352-32-250, filed 3/23/87, effective 5/15/87; Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040, 43.51.055 and 43.51.060. 85-08-003 (Order 88), § 352-32-250, filed 3/22/85, effective 5/15/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 84-09-045 (Order 77), § 352-32-250, filed 4/16/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.055 and 43.51.060. 83-23-094 (Order 71), § 352-32-250, filed 11/22/83. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 83-09-031 (Resolution No. 67), § 352-32-250, filed 4/15/83; 82-15-059 (Order 62), § 352-32-250, filed 7/20/82; 82-09-035 (Order 60), § 352-32-250, filed 4/14/82; 81-09-034 (Order 50), § 352-32-250, filed 4/14/81; 80-05-007 (Order 45), § 352-32-250, filed 4/4/80. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(2) and 43.51.060(6). 79-09-077 (Order 42), § 352-32-250, filed 8/30/79, effective 10/1/79; 79-02-032 (Order 41), § 352-32-250, filed 1/23/79, effective 5/1/79; 78-05-082 (Order 39), § 352-32-250, filed 5/1/78; Order 36, § 352-32-050 (codified as WAC 352-32-250), filed 10/11/77; Order 27, § 352-32-250, filed 11/19/76.]
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352-32-25001
Fort Worden reservations and fees.
Reservations, use policies and fee schedules for facilities at Fort Worden State Park, including recreational housing, conference center housing, meeting rooms, campsites, and rally areas are available by contacting Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, Washington 98368. Reservations are accepted at Fort Worden by telephone, by mail, by internet, by facsimile or in person. Certain deposits, reservation and cancellation fees apply as set forth in the fee schedule published by state parks.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 99-08-031, § 352-32-25001, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99; 98-04-065, § 352-32-25001, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060(6). 95-03-005, § 352-32-25001, filed 1/5/95, effective 2/5/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060. 94-04-075, § 352-32-25001, filed 1/31/94, effective 3/3/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 93-01-029, § 352-32-25001, filed 12/7/92, effective 1/7/93; 91-22-063, § 352-32-25001, filed 11/1/91, effective 12/2/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.949 and 43.51.060. 90-23-031, § 352-32-25001, filed 11/14/90, effective 1/1/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 90-07-062, § 352-32-25001, filed 3/20/90, effective 4/20/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 89-22-073, § 352-32-25001, filed 10/31/89, effective 12/1/89; 88-22-050 (Order 107), § 352-32-25001, filed 10/31/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.10.040, 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 87-24-032 (Order 102), § 352-32-25001, filed 11/24/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 86-24-016 (Order 98), § 352-32-25001, filed 11/24/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060(6). 85-23-069 (Order 90), § 352-32-25001, filed 11/20/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 84-23-049 (Resolution No. 85), § 352-32-25001, filed 11/19/84.]
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352-32-251
Limited income senior citizen, disability, and disabled veteran passes.
(1)(a) Persons who are senior citizens, meet the eligibility requirements of RCW 79A.05.065, and have been residents of Washington state for at least the past twelve consecutive months shall, upon application to the commission accompanied by either a copy of a federal income tax return filed for the previous calendar year, or a senior citizen property tax exemption pursuant to RCW 84.36.381, or a notarized affidavit of income on a form provided by the commission, receive a limited income senior citizen pass at no charge, which entitles the holder's camping party to free parking at any state park, free use of trailer dump stations, watercraft launch sites, and to a 50 percent reduction in any campsite fees, or moorage fees levied by the commission. Limited income senior citizen passes shall remain valid so long as the pass holder meets eligibility requirements.
(b) Proof submitted to the commission for the return of a senior citizen pass surrendered upon request to a commission employee who has reason to believe the user does not meet the eligibility criteria shall be the same as listed in subsections (1) and (5) of this section for original pass issuance.
(2) Persons who are permanently disabled, legally blind, or profoundly deaf, meet the eligibility requirements of RCW 79A.05.065, and have been residents of Washington state for at least the past twelve consecutive months shall, upon application to the commission, receive a five year disability pass at no charge and temporarily disabled persons who meet the eligibility requirements of RCW 79A.05.065 and have been residents of Washington state for at least the past twelve consecutive months shall, upon application to the commission, receive a one year disability pass at no charge which entitles the holder's camping party to free parking at any state park, free use of trailer dump stations, watercraft launch sites, and to a 50 percent reduction in any campsite fees, or moorage fees levied by the commission.
(3) Persons who are veterans, meet the eligibility requirements of RCW 79A.05.065, and have been residents of Washington state for at least the past twelve consecutive months shall, upon application to the commission, receive a lifetime disabled veteran pass at no charge. Pass holders must provide proof of continued residency as determined by the director or designee. The pass entitles the holder's camping party to free parking at any state park and to free use of any state park campsite, trailer dump station, watercraft launch site, moorage facility, and reservation service.
(4) Applications for limited income senior citizen, disability, and disabled veteran passes shall be made on forms prescribed by the commission.
(5) Verification of age shall be by original or copy of a birth certificate, notarized affidavit of age, witnessed statement of age, baptismal certificate, or driver's license. Verification of residency shall be by original or copy of a Washington state driver's license, voter's registration card, or senior citizen property tax exemption.
(6) For pass holders who travel by vehicle or recreational vehicle, camping party shall include the pass holder and up to seven guests of the holder who travel with the holder and use one campsite or portion of a designated group camping or emergency area. There is no additional fee for one extra vehicle without built-in sleeping accommodations that is part of the camping party of a pass holder at one campsite or portion of a designated group camping or emergency area, when in the judgment of a ranger, the constructed facilities so warrant, and the total number of guests of the holder do not exceed seven.
(7) For pass holders who travel by a mode of transportation other than vehicle or recreational vehicle, camping party shall include the pass holder and up to seven guests who travel with the pass holder and use one campsite or portion of a designated group camping or emergency area.
(8) If the conditions of a pass holder change or the pass holder changes residency to a place outside Washington state during the time period when a pass is valid such that a pass holder no longer meets the eligibility requirements of RCW 79A.05.065 and WAC 352-32-251, the pass becomes invalid, and the pass holder shall return the pass to the commission or surrender the pass to a state park representative.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-32-251, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 05-01-069, § 352-32-251, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.075. 03-01-079, § 352-32-251, filed 12/13/02, effective 1/13/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-251, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-251, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050, 43.51.040 and 43.51.300. 97-21-133, § 352-32-251, filed 10/21/97, effective 1/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050 and 43.51.040. 96-22-018, § 352-32-251, filed 10/29/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 90-04-024, § 352-32-251, filed 1/29/90, effective 3/1/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040, 43.51.055 and 43.51.060. 88-19-087 (Order 106), § 352-32-251, filed 9/19/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.055 and 43.51.060. 83-23-094 (Order 71), § 352-32-251, filed 11/22/83.]
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352-32-252
Off-season senior citizen pass — Fee.
(1) Persons who are senior citizens, are at least sixty-two years of age, and have been residents of Washington state for at least the past twelve consecutive months shall, upon application to the commission, receive an off-season senior citizen pass which entitles the holder's camping party to camp at any camping areas made available by the commission, as well as use of agency mooring facilities, at no cost beyond the charges provided for in subsection (3) of this section, effective October 1 through March 31, and Sunday through Thursday nights in April as determined by the director and posted. Each such pass shall be valid only during one off-season period.
(2) Applications for off-season senior citizen passes shall be made on forms prescribed by the commission and shall be accepted only after August 1 for the following off-season period.
(3) There shall be a fee for each off-season senior citizen pass. Limited income senior citizen pass holders may purchase the off-season pass at a 50 percent discount. A surcharge equal to the fee for an electrical hookup published by state parks shall be assessed for each night an off-season senior citizen pass holder uses a campsite with an electrical hookup.
(4) For pass holders who travel by car or recreational vehicle camping party shall include the pass holder and up to seven guests of the holder who travel with the holder and use one campsite or portion of a designated group camping or emergency area. One additional vehicle without built-in sleeping accommodations may be part of the camping unit of a holder at one campsite or portion of a designated group camping or emergency area, when in the judgment of a ranger, the constructed facilities so warrant, and the total number of guests of the holder do not exceed seven.
(5) For pass holders who travel by a mode of transportation other than car or recreational vehicle, camping party shall include the pass holder and up to seven guests who travel with the holder and use one campsite or portion of a designated group camping or emergency area.
(6) If a pass holder changes residency to a place outside Washington state during the time period when a pass is valid, the pass becomes invalid and the pass holder shall return the pass to the commission or surrender the pass to a state park representative.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.075. 03-01-079, § 352-32-252, filed 12/13/02, effective 1/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-252, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-252, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060. 94-08-036, § 352-32-252, filed 3/31/94, effective 5/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 93-08-025, § 352-32-252, filed 3/30/93, effective 5/1/93; 91-09-001, § 352-32-252, filed 4/4/91, effective 5/15/91; 90-07-062, § 352-32-252, filed 3/20/90, effective 4/20/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040, 43.51.055 and 43.51.060. 88-19-087 (Order 106), § 352-32-252, filed 9/19/88; 85-08-003 (Order 88), § 352-32-252, filed 3/22/85, effective 5/15/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.055 and 43.51.060. 83-23-094 (Order 71), § 352-32-252, filed 11/22/83.]
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352-32-255
Self-registration.
In those parks so posted by the commission, park visitors shall register for the use of facilities and shall pay the appropriate fee upon arrival, on a self-registration basis, in accordance with all posted instructions. Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 05-01-069, § 352-32-255, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-255, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-255, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060. 94-08-036, § 352-32-255, filed 3/31/94, effective 5/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-32-255, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 82-09-035 (Order 60), § 352-32-255, filed 4/14/82.]
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352-32-260
Sno-park permit.
Only those vehicles properly displaying a valid winter recreational area parking permit issued by the state of Washington or by another state or nation which honors a Washington state winter recreational area parking permit shall park in designated winter recreational parking areas: Provided, That Washington licensed vehicles shall be required to display a Washington state winter recreational area parking permit. Those vehicles in violation of this rule shall be subject to the application of RCW 46.61.587. Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-32-260, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(1), 43.51.050(3) and43.51.290 (2). 92-15-119, § 352-32-260, filed 7/21/92, effective 8/21/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.290. 78-02-038 (Order 38), § 352-32-260, filed 1/17/78; Order 37, § 352-32-260, filed 10/6/77.]
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352-32-265
Sno-park permit — Display.
The winter recreational area parking permit issued by the state of Washington shall be displayed near the lower left corner and on the inside of the windshield of the vehicle when the vehicle is parked in a designated winter recreational parking area. Those vehicles in violation of this rule shall be subject to application of RCW 46.61.587. Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-32-265, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.330 and 46.61.585. 80-18-004 (Order 49), § 352-32-265, filed 11/21/80.]
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352-32-270
Sno-park permit.
Fees for the winter recreational area parking permits will be established by the commission and shall be published by state parks. These permits include:
(1) Seasonal permit - commences October 1 and expires May 1 of the winter season for which it is issued.
(2) One day permit - commences on the date identified on the permit in the space provided and expires on that same date.
(3) Special groomed trail permit - the director may designate certain sno-parks as requiring a special groomed trail permit. In making this designation the director may consider the following factors:
The facilities and services available;
The demand for facilities and services; user days; and
Such other considerations as the director deems appropriate.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050, 43.51.040 and 43.51.300. 97-21-133, § 352-32-270, filed 10/21/97, effective 1/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 92-15-120, § 352-32-270, filed 7/21/92, effective 8/21/92; 91-09-001, § 352-32-270, filed 4/4/91, effective 10/1/91. 91-09-001, § 352-32-270, filed 4/4/91, effective 10/1/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.050. 90-10-023, § 352-32-270, filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.300. 82-19-075 (Order 63), § 352-32-270, filed 9/21/82.]
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352-32-280
Applicability of standard fees.
The fees published by state parks pursuant to RCW 79A.05.070(6), shall not apply in the following circumstances:
(1) Whenever fees are charged by a concessionaire pursuant to a valid concession agreement granted by the commission pursuant to RCW 79A.05.030(5).
(2) Whenever fees are established pursuant to a development or management plan authorized or directed to be prepared by the legislature or state agency other than the commission, as, for example the Fort Worden State Park development and management plans.
(3) Whenever any law enforcement officer occupies a campsite if the following conditions are met.
(a) The law enforcement officer's authority is effective in the geographic area where the campsite is located.
(b) The park manager, or his representative, has determined that the officer's police powers may be useful in maintaining a peaceful environment in the park.
(c) The officer agrees to act in his official capacity if requested by park staff.
(4) Whenever any improvement club or voluntary association, or committees representing such clubs or associations, acting pursuant to the commission's permission granted pursuant to RCW 79A.05.140 - 79A.05.155, utilizes any park facilities. Continuous occupancy of facilities by the same person or persons qualifying under this subsection shall be limited to 30 consecutive nights, unless otherwise approved by the director or designee.
(5) Whenever any individual, appointed by a court of law to perform work in a park in lieu of other sentencing, utilizes any park facilities.
(6) Whenever any individual utilizes any park facility in accordance with the terms of any contract, lease, or concession agreement, with the commission.
The limit placed on any camper by WAC 352-32-030(5) shall not apply to persons qualifying under this section.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-280, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-280, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 82-09-035 (Order 60), § 352-32-280, filed 4/14/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(2) and 43.51.060(6). 78-05-082 (Order 39), § 352-32-280, filed 5/1/78; Order 34, § 352-32-280, filed 7/29/77.]
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352-32-285
Applicability of standard fees to volunteers in parks.
The fees published by state parks pursuant to RCW 79A.05.070(6) shall not apply whenever any individual, group, organization, association, or agency shall volunteer to perform personal services in lieu of standard fees if the following conditions are met:
(1) The park manager has determined that the personal service is desirable;
(2) The service performed does not replace or supplant that which would otherwise be performed by parks employees or contractors;
(3) The service performed is not one commonly performed by members of an organized trade union;
(4) The service performed does not result in any type of development which will necessarily create future operating costs to the commission;
(5) The volunteer shall perform personal services under the following provisions.
(a) At least four hours of service are provided per day; alternatively
(b) At least twenty-eight hours of service are provided per seven-day week, spread over at least five days.
(c) If more than four hours, but less than twenty-eight hours of volunteer service are provided during a seven-day week, a prorated waiver of fees equivalent to (b) of this subsection may be offered by the park manager.
(d) Volunteer time accumulated may not be carried forward for credit in subsequent weeks.
(e) The waiver of standard fees shall apply only at the park where such personal services were performed unless volunteer is participating in volunteer passport program.
The limit placed on any camper by WAC 352-32-030(7) shall not apply to persons qualifying under this section. Continuous occupancy of facilities by the same person or persons qualifying under this section shall be limited to thirty consecutive nights, unless otherwise approved by the director or designee.
This section does not expand or limit the provisions of RCW 79A.05.140 through 79A.05.155.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-285, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-285, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 93-06-001, § 352-32-285, filed 2/17/93, effective 3/20/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 88-15-068 (Order 105), § 352-32-285, filed 7/19/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040, 43.51.055 and 43.51.060. 85-08-003 (Order 88), § 352-32-285, filed 3/22/85, effective 5/15/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 82-09-035 (Order 60), § 352-32-285, filed 4/14/82; 81-15-059 (Order 53), § 352-32-285, filed 7/20/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(2) and 43.51.060(6). 78-05-082 (Order 39), § 352-32-285, filed 5/1/78.]
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352-32-290
Wood debris collection.
(1) Wood debris that may be removed without significantly adversely impacting the environment of the park at which it is located and that is surplus to the needs of such park, may be collected after obtaining a state parks' wood debris collection permit.
(2) A person may collect and remove wood debris from a designated state park area only when the person obtains the required wood debris collection permit.
(3) A wood debris collection permit is valid only at the state park at which the permit is issued.
(4) Subject to availability, for each wood debris collection permit issued, a person may collect and remove from a state park area not more than five cords of wood debris. Wood debris may be collected only for personal firewood use and only from sites and during time periods designated by a park ranger.
(5) The nonrefundable fee for a wood debris collection permit shall be established by the director consistent with limitations identified in RCW 4.24.210, 79A.05.035 and 43.52.065.
(6) This section shall be implemented in compliance with chapter 352-28 WAC.
(7) All other collection of wood debris in state park areas is prohibited.
(8) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-32-290, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-290, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(1), [43.51.]045, [43.51.]050,[43.51.]060 (1), [43.51.]061 and [43.51.]395. 96-01-078, § 352-32-290, filed 12/18/95, effective 1/18/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-290, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.045. 84-20-071 (Order 83), § 352-32-290, filed 10/2/84.]
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352-32-295
Land exchange — Fee.
A party who exchanges land with the commission shall pay a nonrefundable transfer fee to the commission of one hundred dollars for each exchange. When the exchange includes a transfer to the commission of land valued at one hundred dollars or more than the value of land transferred by the commission, the transfer fee shall be considered paid by the difference in the land value.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.51 RCW. 92-15-121, § 352-32-295, filed 7/21/92, effective 8/21/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.210. 84-20-068 (Order 80), § 352-32-295, filed 10/2/84.]
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352-32-300
Easement, franchise, license, and special use permit applications and fees.
(1) A party that desires to have a request for an easement, franchise, license, or special use permit considered by the commission shall submit an application on a form provided by the director to the:
Washington State Parks and
Recreation Commission
7150 Cleanwater Lane
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504-2650
Each application from a party other than a government agency shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee according to a schedule adopted by the commission.
A party shall pay the commission processing and use fees as apply according to a schedule adopted by the commission.
A party shall pay the commission for any appraisal, appraisal review, and survey costs incurred by the commission during the consideration of an application for an easement, franchise, license, or special use permit. The amount of any appraisal, appraisal review, and survey costs shall be determined by the director or designee.
An application fee and any processing fees, use fees, and appraisal, appraisal review, and survey payments shall be submitted to the commission at the address listed above and shall be in the form of a check or money order payable to the Washington state parks and recreation commission.
(2) The application fee, processing fee, use fee, and the appraisal, appraisal review, and survey payments established by subsection (1) of this section may be waived by the director or designee when the director or designee determines that the action authorized by an easement, franchise, license, or special use permit will be of benefit to the general public, if approved by the commission.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-300, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98; 96-19-031, § 352-32-300, filed 9/10/96, effective 10/31/96; 84-20-069 (Order 81), § 352-32-300, filed 10/2/84.]
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352-32-310
Penalties.
Any violation designated in this chapter as a civil infraction shall constitute a misdemeanor until the violation is included in a civil infraction monetary schedule adopted by rule by the state supreme court pursuant to chapter 7.84 RCW, except that a violation of WAC 352-32-220, 352-32-260, and 352-32-265 shall at all times constitute a civil infraction, and WAC 352-32-120 shall at all times be a gross misdemeanor.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.075. 04-01-067, § 352-32-310, filed 12/12/03, effective 1/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-32-310, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92.]
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352-32-320
Severability.
If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this chapter or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060. 94-08-036, § 352-32-320, filed 3/31/94, effective 5/1/94.]
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352-32-330
Commercial recreation providers — Permits.
(1) Commercial recreation providers are required to register in order to engage in commercial recreational use of state parks. Commercial recreation providers are required to register and possess a commercial recreation provider permit in order to engage in commercial recreational use of state parks. Registration for commercial recreation provider permits requires completion of application forms, providing proof of insurance and paying the appropriate fees. The commission shall establish the permit and registration fees and the director shall set the amount of the fees.
(2) Except as provided in WAC 352-32-310, any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-330, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-330, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050 and 43.51.040. 96-22-018, § 352-32-330, filed 10/29/96, effective 1/1/97.]
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352-32-340
Approval of community-based park improvements — Policies.
The director, or the director's designee, shall approve or disapprove all permits for community-based park improvements. Specific policies concerning community-based park improvements are available upon request.
A community-based park improvement is a construction project, proposed to be accomplished by individuals, groups, churches, charities, organizations, agencies, clubs, or associations using donated labor and/or materials, that results in a permanent change to state park lands or structures, or that creates an additional structure on state park lands.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.075, 79A.05.140, 79A.05.145, 79A.05.150, and 79A.05.155. 01-20-036, § 352-32-340, filed 9/26/01, effective 10/27/01.]
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352-32-350
Seaweed harvest.
(1) For the purposes of this section, seaweed is defined as all species of marine algae and flowering sea grasses.
(2) Pursuant to RCW 79A.05.165(1), all state park areas are closed to the harvest of seaweed except Fort Ebey, Fort Flagler and Fort Worden state parks which are open to the noncommercial harvest of seaweed in accordance with RCW 79.96.210 from April 16 - May 15 each year. Seaweed harvesting in state park areas is limited to posted park hours.
(3) Seaweed shall be harvested using the following techniques: The leaves of bull kelp (Nereocystis) will be cut no closer than twenty-four inches (61 cm) above the bulb, and short stemmed kelps such as sugar wrack (Laminaria) and wing kelp (Alaria) are to be cut no closer than twelve inches (30 cm) above the anchor point. Cutting will be done using a knife or similar instrument, leaving the anchor point in place at all times. No tearing of the plants from the substrate or trimming is allowed, and rakes, tined forks, or similar tools are prohibited. The limit weight is ten pounds wet weight (fresh-picked before cleaning) per person per day, and drying or partial drying is prohibited prior to weighing. Each harvester must use a scale to determine when the harvest weight limit has been reached, and use their own container. Multiple limits may not be combined in the same container. (continued)