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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 36.70A.172: Critical areas — Designation and protection — Best available science to be used.
(1) In designating and protecting critical areas under this chapter, counties and cities shall include the best available science in developing policies and development regulations to protect the functions and values of critical areas. In addition, counties and cities shall give special consideration to conservation or protection measures necessary to preserve or enhance anadromous fisheries.
(2) If it determines that advice from scientific or other experts is necessary or will be of substantial assistance in reaching its decision, a growth management hearings board may retain scientific or other expert advice to assist in reviewing a petition under RCW
36.70A.290 that involves critical areas.
[1995 c 347 § 105.]
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36.70A.470.
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