Department's existing authority and powers preserved.

RCW 79.10.240
in effect
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Nothing in RCW 79.10.060 , 79.10.070 , 79.10.100 through 79.10.120 , 79.10.130 , 79.10.200 through 79.10.330 , 79.44.003 , and * 79.90.456 shall be construed to affect or repeal any existing authority or powers of the department in the management or administration of the lands under its jurisdiction. Nothing in RCW 79.10.060 , 79.10.070 , 79.10.100 through 79.10.120 , 79.10.130 , 79.10.200 through 79.10.330 , 79.44.003 , and * 79.90.456 shall be construed to affect or repeal any existing authority or powers of the department in the management or administration of the lands under its jurisdiction.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=79.10&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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