2012 Revised Code of Washington
Title 76 - FORESTS AND FOREST PRODUCTS
RCW Dispositions
76.04 FOREST PROTECTION

Sections

76.04.010 Definitions.

[1977 ex.s. c 102 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 207 § 1; 1951 c 58 § 1. Prior: (i) 1911 c 125 § 1; RRS § 5781. (ii) 1911 c 125 § 4, part; RRS § 5784, part. (iii) 1917 c 105 § 6; RRS § 5809.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.005.

76.04.020 General duties of director.

[1911 c 125 § 2; RRS § 5782. Prior: 1905 c 164 § 2; 1903 c 114 § 5.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59.

76.04.030 Transfer of powers and duties — Federal funds.

[1921 c 102 § 4 (adding a new section to 1911 c 125, section 23); RRS § 5802.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.025.

76.04.040 Payment of expenses of suppressing fires.

[1911 c 125 § 3; RRS § 5783. Prior: 1905 c 164 § 3.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 207 § 15.

76.04.050 Duties of supervisor — Forest assistants.

[1977 c 75 § 88; 1911 c 125 § 4; RRS § 5784. Prior: 1905 c 164 § 4; 1903 c 114 § 8. Formerly RCW 76.04.010, part, and 76.04.050.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59.

76.04.060 Wardens — Appointment — Duties — Compensation.

[1937 c 97 § 1; 1923 c 184 § 2; 1921 c 102 § 1; 1911 c 125 § 5; RRS § 5785. Prior: 1905 c 164 § 5.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.035.

76.04.070 Further duties of wardens.

[1933 c 68 § 1; 1911 c 125 § 6; RRS § 5786. Prior: 1905 c 164 § 6.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.035.

76.04.080 Rangers — Appointment — Ex officio rangers — Compensation.

[1925 ex.s. c 43 § 2; 1923 c 184 § 3; 1917 c 33 § 1; 1911 c 125 § 7; RRS § 5787. Prior: 1905 c 164 § 7.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.045.

76.04.090 Duty of prosecuting attorney — Magistrate — Penalties.

[1911 c 125 § 20; RRS § 5800. Prior: 1905 c 164 § 11.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59.

76.04.100 Service of notices.

[1917 c 105 § 7; RRS § 5810.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.055.

76.04.110 Arrests without warrant.

[1911 c 125 § 19; RRS § 5799.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.065.

76.04.120 Rules and regulations — Penalty for violations.

[1979 ex.s. c 8 § 2; 1923 c 184 § 11, part; RRS § 5811-1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.075.

76.04.130 Disposition of fines.

[1969 ex.s. c 199 § 32; 1911 c 125 § 21; RRS § 5801.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59.

76.04.140 Regions of extra fire hazard — Designation — Penalty.

[1957 c 111 § 4; 1953 c 24 § 1; 1925 ex.s. c 43 § 1; RRS § 5782-1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.305.

76.04.145 Forest fire advisory board.

[1986 c 100 § 15.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 127, effective June 30, 2010.

76.04.150 Closed season — Permits.

[1971 ex.s. c 233 § 1; 1965 c 82 § 1; 1953 c 24 § 2; 1951 c 58 § 2; 1945 c 11 § 1; 1925 ex.s. c 43 § 3; 1921 c 102 § 2; 1911 c 125 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 5788. Prior: 1905 c 164 § 8; 1903 c 114 §§ 6, 7.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.205.

76.04.160 Precautions to be observed in burning — Penalty.

[1945 c 12 § 1, last am'ds 1909 c 249 § 270; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 2522.]
Repealed by 1953 c 24 § 3.

76.04.170 Burning waste forest material — Permit.

[1971 ex.s. c 233 § 2; 1955 c 142 § 1; 1929 c 207 § 1; 1927 c 223 § 1; RRS § 5788-1. Prior: 1905 c 164 § 8.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59.

76.04.180 Supervised burning — Fire fighting — Employment — Penalty for refusing assistance.

[1971 ex.s. c 207 § 13; 1929 c 207 § 3; 1923 c 184 § 5; 1917 c 33 § 2; 1911 c 125 § 9; RRS § 5789.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59.

76.04.190 Closure of forest operation — Penalty.

[1957 c 111 § 5; 1951 2nd ex.s. c 18 § 1; 1937 c 152 § 3; RRS § 5789-1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.325.

76.04.200 Suspension of burning permits and hunting privileges.

[1911 c 125 § 10; RRS § 5790.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59.

76.04.210 Penalties for setting fires or removing notices.

[1955 c 142 § 2; 1925 ex.s. c 43 § 4; 1921 c 102 § 3; 1911 c 125 § 11; RRS § 5791. Prior: 1905 c 164 § 9; 1903 c 114 § 10.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59.

76.04.220 Wilful or negligent fires — Fire fighting — Refusal to aid — Penalty.

[1909 c 249 § 271; RRS § 2523.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59.

76.04.222 Certain snags to be felled currently with logging.

[1979 ex.s. c 8 § 1; 1951 c 13 § 1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.465.

76.04.223 Size of snags — Number to be felled in snag areas.

[1955 c 142 § 3; 1951 c 13 § 2.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 8 § 3.

76.04.224 Number of snags to be felled — Same ratio as green timber cut.

[1955 c 142 § 4; 1951 c 13 § 3.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 8 § 3.

76.04.225 Snag removal pattern.

[1957 c 111 § 6; 1955 c 142 § 5; 1951 c 13 § 4.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 8 § 3.

76.04.226 Snag removal — Penalty for failure to remove — Lien.

[1955 c 142 § 6; 1951 c 13 § 5.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 8 § 3.

76.04.227 Snag removal — Violation is misdemeanor.

[1955 c 142 § 7; 1951 c 13 § 6.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 8 § 3.

76.04.230 Certificates of clearance.

[1957 c 154 § 1; 1955 c 142 § 8; 1951 c 58 § 3; 1945 c 102 § 1; 1941 c 140 § 1; 1929 c 207 § 2; 1927 c 223 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 5792-1.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 207 § 15.

76.04.240 Burning mill wood waste — Arresters.

[1911 c 125 § 13; RRS § 5793.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.215.

76.04.242 Dumping mill waste, forest debris — Prohibited — Penalty.

[1971 ex.s. c 134 § 3.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.235.

76.04.245 Blasting fuse regulations — Penalty.

[1953 c 24 § 8.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.246.

76.04.250 Spark emitting, electric, gasoline, diesel, etc., engines regulated.

[1959 c 151 § 1; 1957 c 111 § 7; 1955 c 142 § 10. Prior: 1953 c 24 § 4; 1951 c 58 § 4; 1941 c 63 § 1, part; 1937 c 152 § 1, part; 1923 c 184 § 6, part; 1911 c 125 § 14, part; 1905 c 164 §§ 6, 10, part; 1903 c 114 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 5794, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 12 § 13.

76.04.251 Steam, internal combustion or electric engines and other spark emitting equipment regulated.

[1973 1st ex.s. c 24 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 134 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 12 § 2.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.405.

76.04.252 Closed season.

[1965 ex.s. c 12 § 3.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.005.

76.04.253 Location of fire equipment.

[1965 ex.s. c 12 § 4.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 24 § 5.

76.04.254 Substitution of fire tools.

[1965 ex.s. c 12 § 5.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 24 § 5.

76.04.255 Reduction of requirements.

[1965 ex.s. c 12 § 6.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 24 § 5.

76.04.256 Water requirements.

[1965 ex.s. c 12 § 7.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 24 § 5.

76.04.257 Equipment to be kept in serviceable condition — Tool box requirements.

[1965 ex.s. c 12 § 8.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 24 § 5.

76.04.260 Locomotives, steam logging engines or boilers — Speeder patrols.

[1965 ex.s. c 12 § 9; 1955 c 142 § 11. Prior: 1953 c 24 § 7; 1951 c 58 § 5; 1941 c 63 § 1, part; 1937 c 152 § 1, part; 1923 c 184 § 6, part; 1911 c 125 § 14, part; 1905 c 164 § 10, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 5794, part.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 24 § 5.

76.04.270 Penalty for violations — Work stoppage notice.

[1973 1st ex.s. c 24 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 12 § 10; 1959 c 151 § 2; 1955 c 142 § 12. Prior: 1953 c 24 § 5; 1951 c 58 § 6; 1941 c 63 § 1, part; 1937 c 152 § 1, part; 1923 c 184 § 6, part; 1911 c 125 § 14, part; 1905 c 164 §§ 6, 10, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 5794, part.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.415.

76.04.273 Unauthorized entry into sealed tool box — Penalty.

[1971 ex.s. c 134 § 2.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.425.

76.04.275 Power driven machinery — Permits.

[1953 c 18 § 1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59.

76.04.277 Power driven machinery — Penalty.

[1953 c 18 § 2.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59.

76.04.280 Deposit of fire or live coals.

[1911 c 125 § 15; RRS § 5795.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.435.

76.04.290 Reports of fires by carriers.

[1923 c 184 § 7; RRS § 5795-1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.445.

76.04.300 Lighted cigars, etc. — Receptacles in conveyances — Penalty.

[1957 c 111 § 8; 1953 c 24 § 6; 1931 c 89 § 1; 1925 ex.s. c 43 § 5; 1923 c 184 § 7, part; RRS § 5795-2.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.455.

76.04.310 Disposal of forest debris — Permission to allow trees to fall on another's land.

[1971 ex.s. c 207 § 2; 1959 c 151 § 3; 1917 c 33 § 3; 1911 c 125 § 16; RRS § 5796.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.650.

76.04.320 Spark emitting, electric engines — Watchman — Removal of snags.

[1959 c 151 § 4; 1955 c 142 § 13; 1951 c 58 § 7; 1923 c 184 § 8; 1911 c 125 § 17; RRS § 5797. Prior: 1905 c 164 § 10; 1903 c 114 § 11.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 24 § 5.

76.04.340 Destruction of forests — Penalty.

[1923 c 184 § 9; RRS § 5803.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59.

76.04.350 Owners to protect forests.

[1977 ex.s. c 102 § 3; 1941 c 168 § 2; 1917 c 105 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 5804.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.600.

76.04.360 Forest fire protection assessments — Lien — Supervisor's bond — Rule-making authority.

[1983 c 299 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 55 § 1; 1981 c 171 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 102 § 1. Prior: 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 87; 1973 1st ex.s. c 182 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 207 § 14; 1959 c 123 § 1; 1955 c 142 § 14; 1951 c 58 § 8; 1925 ex.s. c 43 § 6; 1923 c 184 § 10; 1921 c 64 § 1; 1917 c 105 § 2; RRS § 5805.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.610.

76.04.370 Additional fire hazards — Extreme fire hazard areas — Abatement, isolation or reduction — Summary action — Recovery of costs.

[1971 ex.s. c 207 § 3; 1951 c 235 § 1; 1939 c 58 § 1; 1929 c 134 § 1; 1921 c 64 § 2; 1917 c 105 § 4; RRS § 5807.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.660.

76.04.380 Uncontrolled fire a public nuisance — Suppression — Duties — Summary action — Recovery of costs.

[1971 ex.s. c 207 § 4; 1951 c 58 § 9; 1945 c 99 § 1; 1937 c 152 § 2; 1917 c 105 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 5806.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.750.

76.04.385 Reimbursement for costs of suppression action.

[1973 1st ex.s. c 24 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 207 § 5.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.475.

76.04.390 Negligent starting of fires — Permitting existence of extreme fire hazard or forest debris — Liability for costs — Recovery.

[1977 ex.s. c 102 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 207 § 6; 1923 c 184 § 11, part; RRS § 5806-1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.495.

76.04.395 Permitting spread of fire — Penalty.

[1923 c 184 § 11, part; RRS § 5806-2. Formerly RCW 9.40.090.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.730.

76.04.397 Cutting or destroying trees without authority — Penalty.

[1923 c 184 § 11, part; RRS § 5813-1. Formerly RCW 9.61.130.]
Repealed by 1982 c 28 § 1. Cf. RCW 79.40.070.

76.04.400 Cooperative protection.

[1917 c 105 § 5; RRS § 5808.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.095.

76.04.410 Contracts for protection and development.

[1949 c 141 § 1; 1933 c 45 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5817-1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.105.

76.04.420 Corporations may contract with state.

[1933 c 45 § 2; RRS § 5817-2.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59.

76.04.430 Articles of incorporation — Requirements.

[1933 c 45 § 3; RRS § 5817-3.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.115.

76.04.440 Requisites of contracts.

[1933 c 45 § 4; RRS § 5817-4.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.125.

76.04.450 Olympic peninsula area protection.

[1921 c 67 § 1; RRS § 5818.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 8 § 3.

76.04.460 Olympic peninsula area protection — Rules and regulations.

[1923 c 143 § 1; 1921 c 67 § 2; RRS § 5819.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 8 § 3.

76.04.470 Olympic peninsula area protection — Publication of rules.

[1923 c 143 § 2; 1921 c 67 § 3; RRS § 5820.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 8 § 3.

76.04.480 Olympic peninsula area protection — Penalty for violation of rules.

[1979 ex.s. c 136 § 105; 1923 c 143 § 3; 1921 c 67 § 4; RRS § 5821.]
Repealed by 1980 c 148 § 5, effective January 1, 1981.[1923 c 143 § 3; 1921 c 67 § 4; RRS § 5821.] Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 8 § 3.

76.04.485 Olympic peninsula area protection — Appointment of agents and employees.

[1923 c 143 § 4; 1921 c 67 § 6; RRS § 5823. Formerly RCW 43.21.020, part.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 8 § 3.

76.04.490 Clarke-McNary fund.

[1939 c 68 § 1; RRS § 5823-1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 43.30.360.

76.04.500 Cooperative farm forestry funds.

[1939 c 68 § 2; RRS § 5823-2.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 43.30.370.

76.04.510 State funds — Loans — Recovery of funds from the landowner contingency fire suppression account.

[1979 ex.s. c 67 § 10; 1971 ex.s. c 207 § 7; 1959 c 332 § 1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.620.

76.04.515 Landowner contingency forest fire suppression account.

[1985 c 57 § 74; 1983 c 299 § 2; 1982 1st ex.s. c 55 § 2; 1981 c 28 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 67 § 11; 1973 1st ex.s. c 24 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 207 § 8.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.630.

76.04.520 Forest fire advisory board.

[1979 c 49 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 207 § 9.]
Repealed by 1986 c 100 § 59. Later enactment, see RCW 76.04.145.