The bill amends RCW 4.24.210 to clarify the liability of public and private landowners who allow recreational use of their lands without charging fees. It specifies that these landowners are not liable for unintentional injuries to users engaging in various outdoor activities, including firewood gathering, hunting, fishing, and boating, among others. The bill also allows landowners to charge an administrative fee of up to twenty-five dollars for firewood gathering. Additionally, it outlines exceptions to this liability, such as known dangerous conditions for which warning signs have not been posted.

Furthermore, the bill defines what constitutes a fee and includes new provisions regarding permits and licenses. It specifies that certain payments, such as those for public access agreements and permits issued under specific chapters of the RCW, do not count as fees. The new legal language inserted into the bill includes provisions for permits or licenses issued under chapter 43.12 or 43.30 RCW or Title 79 RCW, thereby expanding the scope of what is considered a non-fee. Overall, the bill aims to encourage recreational use of public lands while protecting landowners from liability under specified conditions.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 4.24.210