Inmate forest fire suppression crews — Classification — Gratuity/wage.

RCW 72.64.160
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(1) For the purposes of RCW 72.64.150 , inmate forest fire suppression crews may be considered a class I free venture industry, as defined in RCW 72.09.100 , when fighting fires on federal lands. (2) For the purposes of RCW 72.64.050 , inmate forest fire suppression and support crews when fighting fires must receive a gratuity no less than the minimum wage per hour paid in the locality in which the industry is located. (1) For the purposes of RCW 72.64.150 , inmate forest fire suppression crews may be considered a class I free venture industry, as defined in RCW 72.09.100 , when fighting fires on federal lands. (2) For the purposes of RCW 72.64.050 , inmate forest fire suppression and support crews when fighting fires must receive a gratuity no less than the minimum wage per hour paid in the locality in which the industry is located.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=72.64&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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