Concerning boundary line adjustments on public lands owned or managed by the department of natural resources.

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SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5170

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Senators Short, Chapman, and Dozier)

READ FIRST TIME 02/03/25.

AN ACT Relating to boundary line surveys on public lands owned or managed by the department of natural resources; amending RCW 58.04.007 ; and adding new sections to chapter 43.30 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 43.30 RCW to read as follows:

When the department conducts a land survey with the intent of establishing land boundaries on lands other than aquatic lands as defined in RCW 79.02.010 , the department must notify in writing any affected landowner within 30 days regarding the current and future location of any proposed section corner or boundary marker. The department must also provide an opportunity for review and comment, including the presentation of historical evidence regarding the location of any boundaries, and involvement regarding the proposed location of the section corner or boundary marker including any changes to any affected landowners' property boundaries.