RCW 47.68.010 Statement of policy. It is hereby declared that the purpose of this chapter is to further the public interest and aeronautical progress by providing for the protection and promotion of safety in aeronautics; by cooperating in effecting uniformity of the laws and regulations relating to the development and regulation of aeronautics in the […]
RCW 47.68.015 Change of meaning, certain terms. Unless the language specifically indicates otherwise, or unless the context plainly requires a different interpretation: Wherever in any provision in the Revised Code of Washington the term “Washington state aeronautics commission”, “the state aeronautics commission”, “the aeronautics commission of the state”, “the aeronautics commission”, or “the commission” (when […]
RCW 47.68.020 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) “Aeronautics” means the science and art of flight and including, but not limited to, transportation by aircraft; the operation, construction, repair, or maintenance of aircraft, aircraft power plants and accessories, including the repair, packing, and maintenance of parachutes; the design, […]
RCW 47.68.060 Offices. Suitable offices and office equipment shall be provided by the state for the aeronautics division of the department of transportation in a city in the state that it may designate, and the department may incur the necessary expense for office furniture, stationery, printing, incidental expenses, and other expenses necessary for the administration […]
RCW 47.68.070 General powers. The department has general supervision over aeronautics within this state. It is empowered and directed to encourage, foster, and assist in the development of aeronautics in this state and to encourage the establishment of airports and air navigation facilities. It shall cooperate with and assist the federal government, the municipalities of […]
RCW 47.68.080 Drafts of legislation, other duties. The department may draft and recommend necessary legislation to advance the interests of the state in aeronautics, represent the state in aeronautical matters before federal agencies and other state agencies, and participate as party plaintiff or defendant or as intervener on behalf of the state or any municipality […]
RCW 47.68.090 Aid to municipalities, Indian tribes, persons—Federal aid. (1) The department of transportation may make available its engineering and other technical services, with or without charge, to any municipality or person desiring them in connection with the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, or operation of airports or air navigation facilities. (2)(a) The department may […]
RCW 47.68.100 Acquisition and disposal of airports, facilities, etc. The department is authorized on behalf of and in the name of the state, out of appropriations and other moneys made available for such purposes, to plan, establish, construct, enlarge, improve, maintain, equip, operate, regulate, protect, and police airports, air navigation facilities, and air markers and/or […]
RCW 47.68.110 Zoning powers not interfered with. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit any right, power or authority of the state or a municipality to regulate airport hazards by zoning. [ 1947 c 165 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10964-91. Formerly RCW 14.04.110.] NOTES: Planning commissions: Chapter 35.63 RCW.
RCW 47.68.120 Condemnation, how exercised. In the condemnation of property authorized by this chapter, the department shall proceed in the name of the state in the manner that property is acquired by the department for public uses. [ 1984 c 7 § 347; 1947 c 165 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10964-92. Formerly RCW […]
RCW 47.68.130 Contracts or leases of facilities in operating airports. In operating an airport or air navigation facility owned or controlled by the state, the department may enter into contracts, leases, and other arrangements for a term not exceeding twenty-five years with any persons. The department may grant the privilege of using or improving the […]
RCW 47.68.140 Lease of airports. The department may by contract, lease, or other arrangement, upon a consideration fixed by it, grant to any qualified person for a term not to exceed twenty-five years the privilege of operating, as agent of the state or otherwise, any airport owned or controlled by the state: PROVIDED, That no […]
RCW 47.68.150 Lien for state’s charges. To enforce the payment of any charges for repairs to, improvements, storage, or care of any personal property made or furnished by the department or its agents in connection with the operation of an airport or air navigation facility owned or operated by the state, the state shall have […]
RCW 47.68.160 Acceptance of federal moneys. The department is authorized to accept, receive, receipt for, disburse, and expend federal moneys, and other moneys public or private, made available to accomplish, in whole or in part, any of the purposes of this section. All federal moneys accepted under this section shall be accepted and expended by […]
RCW 47.68.170 State airways system. The department may designate, design, and establish, expand, or modify a state airways system that will best serve the interest of the state. It may chart the airways system and arrange for publication and distribution of such maps, charts, notices, and bulletins relating to the airways as may be required […]
RCW 47.68.180 Execution of necessary contracts. The department may enter into any contracts necessary to the execution of the powers granted it by this chapter. All contracts made by the department, either as the agent of the state or as the agent of any municipality, shall be made pursuant to the laws of the state […]
RCW 47.68.185 Establishment of procedures required by conditions of federal transfers of facilities. The department is authorized to establish the necessary accounts or administrative procedures required by conditions attached to transfers of airport facilities from the federal government to the state of Washington. [ 1984 c 7 § 352; 1963 c 73 § 1. Formerly […]
RCW 47.68.190 Exclusive grants prohibited. The department shall not grant any exclusive right for the use of any landing area or air navigation facility under its jurisdiction. This section shall not be construed to prevent the making of contracts, leases, and other arrangements pursuant to this chapter. [ 1984 c 7 § 353; 1947 c […]
RCW 47.68.200 Exercise of powers, public and governmental purpose. The acquisition of any lands or interest therein pursuant to this chapter, the planning, acquisition, establishment, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipment, and operation of airports and air navigation facilities, whether by the state separately or jointly with any municipality or municipalities, and the exercise of any other […]
RCW 47.68.210 Rules—Standards. The department of transportation may perform such acts, issue and amend such orders, make, promulgate, and amend such reasonable general rules, and procedures, and establish such minimum standards, consistent with the provisions of this chapter, as it shall deem necessary to perform its duties hereunder; all commensurate with and for the purpose […]
