2014 Revised Code of Washington
Title 79A - PUBLIC RECREATIONAL LANDS
79A.20 Wildlife and recreation lands -- Funding of maintenance and operations.
79A.20.010 Definitions.
RCW 79A.20.010 Definitions.
The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Basic stewardship" means the costs associated with holding and protecting property to maintain the functions for which the property was acquired. It includes, but is not limited to, costs associated with statutorily required in-lieu property taxes, weed and pest control, fire protection, fence maintenance, cultural and archaeological site protection, basic research related to maintenance of natural area preserves and natural resource conservation areas, basic resource and environmental protection, and meeting applicable legal requirements.
(2) "Improved or developed resources" means the costs associated with the built or manipulated environment. It includes, but is not limited to, costs associated with maintaining buildings, grounds, roads, trails, water access sites, and utility systems. Also included are improvements to habitat such as bank stabilization, range rehabilitation, and food and water sources.
(3) "Human use management" means the costs associated with visitor management, education, and protection.
(4) "Administration" means state agency costs necessary to support subsections (1) through (3) of this section. It includes, but is not limited to, budget and accounting, personnel support services, volunteer programs, and training.
[1992 c 153 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.98B.010.]
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