Wash. Rev. Code § 72.64.160

Current through the 2024 Regular Session

Section 72.64.160 - Inmate forest fire suppression crews-Classification-Gratuity/wage

(1) For the purposes of RCW 72.64.150, inmate forest fire suppression crews may be considered a class I free venture industry, as defined in RCW 72.09.100, when fighting fires on federal lands.

(2) For the purposes of RCW 72.64.050, inmate forest fire suppression and support crews when fighting fires must receive a gratuity no less than the minimum wage per hour paid in the locality in which the industry is located.

RCW 72.64.160

Amended by 2021 c 298,§ 9, eff. 7/25/2021.

1991 c 131 § 2.

Short title- 2021 c 298 : See note following RCW 76.04.505.

Severability-1991 c 131: See note following RCW 72.64.150.