RCW 77.12.039: Acceptance of funds or property for damage claims or conservation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife resources.

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Washington Code › Title 77 › Chapter 12 › Section 039

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The director may accept money or real property from persons under conditions requiring the use of the property or money for the protection, rehabilitation, preservation, or conservation of the state wildlife, fish, and shellfish resources, or in settlement of claims for damages to wildlife, fish, and shellfish resources. The director shall only accept real property useful for the protection, rehabilitation, preservation, or conservation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife resources.

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