Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission (State Parks)
<br /> Commercial Use Permit / Application
<br /> TERMS AND CONDITIONS
<br /> 1. Term;termination. This permit is good for one calendar year or date shown on face of permit(box,upper right corner),unless terminated earlier
<br /> as provided in this paragraph. This permit may be terminated at any time on written notice from State Parks to the Permittee in the event the
<br /> Permittee violates any of these terms and conditions,or for any reason with thirty days written notice by either party. In the event of termination
<br /> for violation of the terms and conditions of this permit,the Permittee shall forfeit any Permit fees,and may be denied issuance of future Permits
<br /> at the discretion of State Parks.Granting and/or termination of this Permit by State Parks is a proprietary decision of State Parks in its
<br /> management of public lands and real property interests,and does not constitute an"agency action"as defined in RCW 34.05.010.
<br /> 2. Fees—Annual Permit Holders.For Profit Businesses:$2 per person,per day,per park.Non-Profit Businesses:$1 per person,per day,per park.
<br /> Per-person charge shall include staff and clients.
<br /> 3. Fees—Temporary Vendors.All temporary vendors shall only pay the permit fee. No per-person charge shall apply. Permit and fee are good only
<br /> for dates shown on the face of this permit. A new application and permit fee is required for each event vendor will participate in.
<br /> 4. End of Season Report.Permittee shall document all usage on an End of Season Usage Report and submit to State Parks no later than one month
<br /> after activities have ended for the season. An annual CUP will not be issued for subsequent years until State Parks receives the End of Season
<br /> Usage Report and payment fees for prior years. This report is due whether you conducted activities in a state park or not. Temporary vendors are
<br /> excluded from this term.
<br /> 5. Business Transactions.This permit does not authorize the permittee to solicit business,advertise,collect fees,or sell any goods or services on
<br /> property owned or managed by State Parks. This includes,but is not limited to:receiving or exchanging money or compensation by barter,cash,
<br /> credit card,or other financial instrument;entering into any contracts or rental agreements;soliciting for signatures,waivers,or hold harmless
<br /> agreements from business customers. The Permittee shall make no representation to the public that Permittee is authorized to transact business
<br /> on State Parks property by virtue of this Permit. Temporary vendors are excluded from this term.
<br /> 6. Advertising.The Permittee shall display no signs,banners,or other advertisements for the purpose of soliciting business on property owned or
<br /> managed by State Parks. Logos and signs painted or attached to vehicles are permissible,provided they are permanently affixed. The Permittee
<br /> shall not distribute any brochures,flyers,or other promotional literature on property owned or managed by State Parks. Temporary vendors are
<br /> excluded from this term.
<br /> 7. Non-Exclusive Use.This permit shall not be construed as limiting the rights of State Parks to issue similar permits for the same or similar activities
<br /> in the area covered by this permit. The Permittee shall have no exclusive rights or privileges to use State Parks owned or managed property,
<br /> including parking spaces,staging areas,trail areas,picnic and kitchen shelters,campsites,docks,piers,floats,watercraft launching or water areas.
<br /> Furthermore,the Permittee shall have no exclusive rights or privileges to conduct the given activity on State Parks owned or managed areas.
<br /> 8. Lawful Operations.The permittee agrees to operate in accordance with all local,state,and federal laws and regulations. The issuance of this
<br /> authorization does not alleviate the necessity of the permittee to obtain all required local,state,and federal licenses,tags,permits,registrations,
<br /> and certifications that are applicable to the permittee's activities. Permittee shall ensure compliance by its employees,agents,contractors,
<br /> subcontractors,licensees,or invitees.
<br /> 9. Protection of Public Health,Safety,and Welfare. The permittee shall exercise diligence in protecting the health,safety,and welfare of clients and
<br /> the general public.Washington State Parks may require the permittee to submit copies of applicable industry standards and require the permittee
<br /> to adhere to those standards.
<br /> 10. Natural Hazards:The permittee recognizes and understands that natural hazards are likely to exist within the area of his/her operation. The
<br /> permittee agrees to take all reasonable precautions to make himself/herself aware of these hazards and to advise all clients of the hazards. The
<br /> permittee is responsible for ensuring the safety of the clients under his/her supervision.
<br /> 11. Protection of Lands,Facilities,and Resources. The commercial activity shall not damage,destroy,or diminish state property,natural amenities,
<br /> or facilities except for normal wear and tear. No natural vegetation shall be cut,pruned,cleared,or altered and no soil disturbed without prior
<br /> approval of State Parks. State Parks reserves the right to observe and inspect the area affected by the commercial activity and take whatever
<br /> action it deems necessary to protect natural resources and people on the state property.
<br /> 12. Other Permits.Permittee shall obtain and be in possession of all permits and licenses required for the permitted use including a copy of this
<br /> approved Commercial Use Permit(or vehicle display CUP). Permittee and permittee's customers shall have a valid Discover Pass or day pass while
<br /> parking on State Park owned or managed land. The permittee may also be required to obtain additional permits depending on the activity(Sno-
<br /> Park Permit,Boat Launch Permit,photography permit).
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