Washington § 79.19.040 - Management of property held in land bank.

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§ 79.19.040. Management of property held in land bank.

The department may manage the property held in the land bank as provided in RCW 79.10.030. However, the properties or interest in such properties shall not be withdrawn, exchanged, transferred, or sold without first obtaining payment of the fair market value of the property or interest therein or obtaining property of equal value in exchange.
[ 2003 c 334 s 528; 1984 c 222 s 4; 1977 ex.s. c 109 s 4. Formerly RCW 79.66.040.]

Notes

Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.

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

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