The department, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, shall adopt and enforce necessary rules defining the extent and boundaries of habitat buffer zones for bald eagles. Rules shall take into account the need for variation of the extent of the zone from case to case, and the need for protection of bald eagles. The rules shall also establish guidelines and priorities for purchase or trade and establishment of conservation easements and/or leases to protect such designated properties. The department shall also adopt rules to provide adequate notice to property owners of their options under RCW 77.12.650 and this section.
RCW 77.12.655
Habitat buffer zones for bald eagles—Rules.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Laymon v. DNR (2000)
Most recently applied in Laymon v. DNR (February 2000)
2000 c 107 s 228; 1990 c 84 s 3; 1984 c 239 s 3.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.