The program authorized by this chapter and chapter 79A.45 RCW must be funded by fees charged to the owners or operators of ski areas. The expenses incurred in connection with making inspections and reviewing plans and specifications under this chapter shall be paid by the owner or operator of such recreational devices by reimbursing the commission for the costs it incurred to hire an engineer to complete an inspection or perform plan review. The commission shall maintain accurate and complete records of the costs incurred for each inspection and plan review for construction approval and shall assess the respective owners or operators of the recreational devices an administrative fee associated with the review or service provided by the commission, which amount may vary based on the service or level of review required. The commission shall adopt a fee schedule for the services provided under this chapter, subject to RCW 43.135.055, by rule. The costs as assessed by the commission shall be a lien on the equipment of the owner or operator of the recreational devices so inspected or installed. Such moneys collected by the commission under this section shall be paid into the state parks renewal and stewardship account.

Effective date—1997 c 137: See note following RCW 79A.05.055.

Parks and parkways account abolished: RCW 43.79.405.