Washington SB5157 allows direct sales of valuable materials for habitat restoration projects under certain conditions.

Washington SB5157 amends existing laws to allow direct sales of valuable materials for habitat restoration projects. Sales exceeding $25,000 in appraised value must generally be at public auction or by sealed bid, but exceptions are made for habitat restoration projects on public lands granted for educational purposes. These direct sales require approval from the department, appropriate permits, a usage report, and a prohibition on reselling or remanufacturing the materials. The bill also allows sales to purchasers planning to sell to eligible projects, subject to department rules.

Washington SB5157 allows direct sales of valuable materials for habitat restoration projects under certain conditions.

Washington SB5157 amends existing laws to allow direct sales of valuable materials for habitat restoration projects. Sales exceeding $25,000 in appraised value must generally be at public auction or by sealed bid, but exceptions are made for habitat restoration projects on public lands granted for educational purposes. These direct sales require approval from the department, appropriate permits, a usage report, and a prohibition on reselling or remanufacturing the materials. The bill also allows sales to purchasers planning to sell to eligible projects, subject to department rules.