WA SB5170

Department of Natural Resources must notify affected landowners in writing within 30 days when conducting land surveys that establish boundaries on non-aquatic public lands, informing them of current and proposed section corner or boundary marker locations

Landowners must be given opportunity to review, comment, present historical evidence regarding boundary locations, and participate in decisions about proposed boundary markers that affect their property

Before undertaking any survey on non-aquatic lands, DNR must first notify adjoining landowners in writing and provide opportunity for review, comment, and involvement regarding potential boundary line adjustments

DNR must comply with these notification and participation requirements before bringing any lawsuit to determine disputed boundary lines between parcels of real estate

Amends RCW 58.04.007 to add these procedural requirements as a prerequisite specifically for DNR before initiating boundary determination litigation