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79.17.200 Real property—Transfer or disposal without public auction.

WA Rev Code § 79.17.200 (2019) (N/A)
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RCW 79.17.200 Real property—Transfer or disposal without public auction.

(1) For the purposes of this section, "public agency" means any agency, political subdivision, or unit of local government of this state including, but not limited to, municipal corporations, quasi-municipal corporations, special purpose districts, and local service districts; any agency of the state government; any agency of the United States; and any Indian tribe recognized as such by the federal government.

(2) With the approval of the board of natural resources, the department of natural resources may directly transfer or dispose of real property, without public auction, in the following circumstances:

(a) Transfers in lieu of condemnations;

(b) Transfers to public agencies; and

(c) Transfers to resolve trespass and property ownership disputes.

(3) Real property to be transferred or disposed of under this section shall be transferred or disposed of only after appraisal and for at least fair market value, and only if such transaction is in the best interest of the state or affected trust.

[ 1992 c 167 § 2. Formerly RCW 79.01.009.]

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