State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Washington > Title-79 > 79-70 > 79-70-120Important bird area — Recognition requirements.
Prior to recognizing an important bird area under this chapter, the department must:
(1) Publish notice of the proposed important bird area in the Washington state register;
(2) Publish notice of the proposed important bird area in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the proposed important bird area is located; and
(3) Conduct at least one public hearing in the county where the proposed important bird area is located.
[2004 c 180 § 3.]
Notes: Intent -- 2004 c 180: See note following RCW 79.70.110.
