Section 296-52-60035 - Other government entities(1) Law enforcement authorities. The department: (a) Acknowledges the legal obligation of other law enforcement agencies to enforce specific aspects or sections of the Washington State Explosives Act under local ordinances and with joint and shared authority granted by RCW 70.74.201.(b) Will cooperate with all other law enforcement agencies in carrying out the intent of the Washington State Explosives Act and chapter 296-52 WAC.(2) Local government authorities.(a) This chapter does not prevent local jurisdictions from adopting and administering local regulations relating to explosives. Examples of local jurisdictions/regulations include: (i) City or county government explosive ordinances;(ii) Other government authorities such as the Washington utilities and transportation commission, the Washington state patrol, or Washington administrative codes.(b) Local regulations must not diminish or replace any regulation of this chapter.Note: | A nonmandatory sample-blasting ordinance for local jurisdictions is included in Appendix B. |
Wash. Admin. Code § 296-52-60035
Amended by WSR 17-16-132, Filed 8/1/2017, effective 9/1/2017Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and[49.17].050 . 02-03-125, § 296-52-60035, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02.