Department's duties.

RCW 77.36.120

in effect

The department shall establish: (1) The form of affidavits or proof required to accompany all claims under this chapter; (2) The process, time, and methods used to identify and assess damage, including the anticipated timeline for the initiation and conclusion of department action; (3) How claims will be prioritized when available funds for reimbursement are limited; (4) Timelines after the discovery of damage by which an owner must file a claim or notify the department; (5) Protocols for an owner to follow if the owner wishes to undertake activities that would complicate the determination of damages, such as harvesting damaged crops; (6) The process for determining damage assessments, including the role and selection of professional damage assessors and the responsibility for reimbursing third-party assessors for their services; (7) Timelines for a claimant to accept, reject, or appeal a determination made by the department; (8) The identification of instances when an owner would be ineligible for compensation; (9) An appeals process for an owner eligible for compensation under RCW 77.36.100 who is denied a claim or feels the compensation is insufficient; and (10) Other policies necessary for administering this chapter. The department shall establish: (1) The form of affidavits or proof required to accompany all claims under this chapter; (2) The process, time, and methods used to identify and assess damage, including the anticipated timeline for the initiation and conclusion of department action; (3) How claims will be prioritized when available funds for reimbursement are limited; (4) Timelines after the discovery of damage by which an owner must file a claim or notify the department; (5) Protocols for an owner to follow if the owner wishes to undertake activities that would complicate the determination of damages, such as harvesting damaged crops; (6) The process for determining damage assessments, including the role and selection of professional damage assessors and the responsibility for reimbursing third-party assessors for their services; (7) Timelines for a claimant to accept, reject, or appeal a determination made by the department; (8) The identification of instances when an owner would be ineligible for compensation; (9) An appeals process for an owner eligible for compensation under RCW 77.36.100 who is denied a claim or feels the compensation is insufficient; and (10) Other policies necessary for administering this chapter.

Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.36&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026