Washington § 57.08.009 - Use of property not immediately necessary to district for park or recreational purposes.

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§ 57.08.009. Use of property not immediately necessary to district for park or recreational purposes.

A district may operate and maintain a park or recreational facilities on real property that it owns or in which it has an interest that is not immediately necessary for its purposes.
If such park or recreational facilities are operated by a person other than the district, including a corporation, partnership, or other business enterprise, the person shall indemnify and hold harmless the district for any injury or damage caused by the action of the person.
[ 1991 c 82 s 3. Formerly RCW 56.08.170.]

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 57.08.009 ("Use of property not immediately necessary to district for park or recreational purposes.") is part of the Revised Code of Washington, the codified statutory law of Washington. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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