Sim v. Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission

This is a direct appeal by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission from an order invalidating an administrative regulation.

Respondent Sim sought invalidation of proposed WAC 352-36-040, 1 which would have the effect of closing portions of the ocean beach highways to vehicular traffic. Alleging personal use of the beach highways to gain standing, he filed suit in Pacific County against appellant and certain officials who were charged with enforcement responsibility under the proposed regulation.

Appellant, Parks and Recreation Commission, moved to dismiss respondent's action by…