Prior to recognizing an important bird area under this chapter, the department must:

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(1) Publish notice of the proposed important bird area in the Washington state register;
(2) Publish notice of the proposed important bird area in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the proposed important bird area is located; and
(3) Conduct at least one public hearing in the county where the proposed important bird area is located.

NOTES:

Intent2004 c 180: See note following RCW 79.70.110.