Withdrawal of state land from lease — Actions by commissioner of public lands.
RCW 77.12.380
in effectUpon receipt of a request under RCW 77.12.360 , the commissioner of public lands shall determine if the withdrawal would benefit the people of the state. If the withdrawal would be beneficial, the commissioner shall have the lands appraised for their lease value. Before withdrawal, the department shall transmit to the commissioner a voucher authorizing payment from the fish, wildlife, and conservation account created in RCW 77.12.170 (3) in favor of the fund for which the lands are held. The payment shall equal the amount of the lease value for the duration of the withdrawal.
Upon receipt of a request under RCW 77.12.360 , the commissioner of public lands shall determine if the withdrawal would benefit the people of the state. If the withdrawal would be beneficial, the commissioner shall have the lands appraised for their lease value. Before withdrawal, the department shall transmit to the commissioner a voucher authorizing payment from the fish, wildlife, and conservation account created in RCW 77.12.170 (3) in favor of the fund for which the lands are held. The payment shall equal the amount of the lease value for the duration of the withdrawal.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.12&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026