# RCW 27.53.020: RCW 27.53.020: Archaeological resource preservation—Designation of department of archaeology and historic preservation—Cooperation among agencies

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S020

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 27.53.020
- **Heading:** RCW 27.53.020: Archaeological resource preservation—Designation of department of archaeology and historic preservation—Cooperation among agencies
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Section 020

## Text

The discovery, identification, excavation, and study of the state's archaeological resources, the providing of information on archaeological sites for their nomination to the state and national registers of historic places, the maintaining of a complete inventory of archaeological sites and collections, and the providing of information to state, federal, and private construction agencies regarding the possible impact of construction activities on the state's archaeological resources, are proper public functions; and the department of archaeology and historic preservation, created under the authority of chapter 43.334 RCW, is hereby designated as an appropriate agency to carry out these functions. The director shall provide guidelines for the selection of depositories designated by the state for archaeological resources. The legislature directs that there shall be full cooperation amongst the department and other agencies of the state.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 27.53.010 RCW 27.53.010: Declaration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S010.md)
- [RCW 27.53.020 RCW 27.53.020: Archaeological resource preservation—Designation of department of archaeology and historic preservation—Cooperation among agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S020.md)
- [RCW 27.53.030 RCW 27.53.030: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S030.md)
- [RCW 27.53.040 RCW 27.53.040: Archaeological resources—Declaration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S040.md)
- [RCW 27.53.045 RCW 27.53.045: Abandoned archaeological resources—Declaration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S045.md)
- [RCW 27.53.060 RCW 27.53.060: Disturbing archaeological resource or site—Permit required—Conditions—Exceptions—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S060.md)
- [RCW 27.53.070 RCW 27.53.070: Field investigations—Communication of site or resource location to department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S070.md)
- [RCW 27.53.080 RCW 27.53.080: Archaeological activities upon public lands—Entry—Agreement—Approval of activities—Information regarding results of studies and activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S080.md)
- [RCW 27.53.090 RCW 27.53.090: Violations—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S090.md)
- [RCW 27.53.095 RCW 27.53.095: Knowing and willful failure to obtain or comply with permit—Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S095.md)
- [RCW 27.53.100 RCW 27.53.100: Historic archaeological resources on state-owned aquatic lands—Discovery and report—Right of first refusal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S100.md)
- [RCW 27.53.110 RCW 27.53.110: Contracts for discovery and salvage of state-owned historic archaeological resources.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S110.md)
- [RCW 27.53.120 RCW 27.53.120: Recovery of property from historic archaeological sites—Mitigation of damage—Refusal to issue salvage permit to prevent destruction of resource.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S120.md)
- [RCW 27.53.130 RCW 27.53.130: List of areas requiring permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T27_C53_S130.md)

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