2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 79.105.030: Aquatic lands — Management guidelines.

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.

[2005 c 155 § 140; 1984 c 221 § 2. Formerly RCW 79.90.455.]