Washington § 76.09.260 - Department to represent state's interest — Cooperation with other public agencies — Grants and gifts.

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§ 76.09.260. Department to represent state's interest — Cooperation with other public agencies — Grants and gifts.

The department shall represent the state's interest in matters pertaining to forestry and forest practices, including federal matters, and may consult with and cooperate with the federal government and other states, as well as other public agencies, in the study and enhancement of forestry and forest practices. The department is authorized to accept, receive, disburse, and administer grants or other funds or gifts from any source, including private individuals or agencies, the federal government, and other public agencies for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
Nothing in this chapter shall modify the designation of the department of ecology as the agency representing the state for all purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
[ 1974 ex.s. c 137 s 26.]

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