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Commission Rule Making
Be a part of the rulemaking process for State Parks. Learn the steps for changing rules and about current rule adoptions.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission current proposed rule changes are identified in the Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda (PDF, 212KB).
For detailed information on State Parks related Revised Codes of Washington (RCW 79A.05) or Washington Administrative Codes (WAC 352), visit the Washington State Legislature’s website.
State Park proposals are available on the Code Reviser’s website. This rule making has undergone SEPA review for environmental impacts and the agency has issued a SEPA determination.
Active Commission rule-making
There are no current rule changes in development.
Withdrawn Commission requests
Boating
Due to further research requests, the Boating Program Administrator has decided to withdraw proposals WSR 23-03-056 and 23-03-002. The agency will revisit the chapters WAC 352-78, WAC 352-60, and WAC 352-69 in 2026.
Adopted Commission rule-making
No rules were adopted in 2025.
Commission public meetings
The public is invited to attend the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission’s public meetings. Click here to see upcoming meetings and locations.
Petition for adoption, amendment, or repeal of a state administrative rules
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission may have administrative rules that an individual or group wishes to petition the agency to adopt, amend, or repeal. The agency will give consideration to all petitions and respond in 60 days. Please complete the Petition Administrative Rule Form (PDF 554KB) and submit via email to the parks office or mail it to:
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
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