# RCW 77.135.070: RCW 77.135.070: Infested site management actions

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 77.135.070
- **Heading:** RCW 77.135.070: Infested site management actions
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 77 / Chapter 135 / Section 070

## Text

(1) The department may implement infested site management actions where a prohibited level 2 species is detected in or on a water body or property. Infested site management actions may: Include long-term actions to contain, control, or eradicate the prohibited species; and, if applicable, be implemented in conjunction with a quarantine declaration. Infested site management actions must be terminated by the department when it determines that the targeted prohibited level 2 species are: (a) Eradicated; (b) Contained or controlled without need for further management actions; or (c) Reclassified for that water body. (2) The department must consult with affected state and federal agencies, tribes, local governments, and private water body or property owners prior to implementing infested site management actions. The purpose of the consultation is to support mutual assistance and cooperation in providing an effective and efficient response to contain, control, and eradicate, if feasible, a prohibited level 2 species. (3) The department may enter into cooperative agreements with national, regional, state, and local infested site management action partners to establish management responsibilities, secure or prepare submission-ready environmental permits, and identify mutual assistance commitments. (4) In implementing infested site management actions, the department may enter upon property consistent with the process established under RCW 77.135.170 .

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 77.135.010 RCW 77.135.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S010.md)
- [RCW 77.135.020 RCW 77.135.020: Department is lead agency for managing invasive species—Responsibilities—Limitation of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S020.md)
- [RCW 77.135.030 RCW 77.135.030: Classification of species—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S030.md)
- [RCW 77.135.040 RCW 77.135.040: Prohibited and regulated species—Required authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S040.md)
- [RCW 77.135.050 RCW 77.135.050: Department-declared quarantine.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S050.md)
- [RCW 77.135.060 RCW 77.135.060: Rapid response management actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S060.md)
- [RCW 77.135.070 RCW 77.135.070: Infested site management actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S070.md)
- [RCW 77.135.080 RCW 77.135.080: Implementation of department's duties—Department is lead agency—Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S080.md)
- [RCW 77.135.090 RCW 77.135.090: Emergency measures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S090.md)
- [RCW 77.135.100 RCW 77.135.100: Aquatic conveyance—Certificate of inspection—Adoption of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S100.md)
- [RCW 77.135.110 RCW 77.135.110: Aquatic conveyance—Clean and drain requirements—Enforcement—Adoption of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S110.md)
- [RCW 77.135.120 RCW 77.135.120: Mandatory check stations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S120.md)
- [RCW 77.135.130 RCW 77.135.130: Decontamination order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S130.md)
- [RCW 77.135.140 RCW 77.135.140: Person aggrieved or adversely affected by department's action—Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C135_S140.md)

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