# RCW 77.12.037: RCW 77.12.037: Acquisition, use, and management of property—Condemnation—When authorized

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C12_S037

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 77.12.037
- **Heading:** RCW 77.12.037: Acquisition, use, and management of property—Condemnation—When authorized
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 77 / Chapter 12 / Section 037

## Text

*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 6003-S.SL ) ***

The commission may acquire by gift, easement, purchase, lease, or condemnation lands, buildings, water rights, rights-of-way, or other necessary property, and construct and maintain necessary facilities for purposes consistent with this title. The commission may authorize the director to acquire property under this section, but the power of condemnation may only be exercised by the director when an appropriation has been made by the legislature for the acquisition of a specific property, except to clear title and acquire access rights-of-way. The commission may sell, lease, convey, or grant concessions upon real or personal property under the control of the department. During the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, this section does not apply to the sale of land pursuant to section 3102, chapter 414, Laws of 2025.

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