31 chapters · 660 sections in this title.
RCW 90.80.005 Findings.
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The legislature finds: (1) Voluntary water right transfers can reallocate water use in a manner that will result in more efficient use of water resources; (2) Voluntary water right transfers can help alleviate water shortages, save capital outlays, reduce development costs, and p…
RCW 90.80.010 Definitions.
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The following definitions apply throughout this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Alternate" means an individual: (a) Who is appointed by the county legislative authority or authorities under RCW 90.80.050(3); (b) who is trained under the requirements o…
RCW 90.80.020 Water conservancy boards—Creation.
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(1) The county legislative authority of a county may create a water conservancy board, subject to approval by the director, for the purpose of expediting voluntary water transfers within the county. (2) A water conservancy board may be initiated by: (a) A resolution of the county…
RCW 90.80.030 Petition for board creation—Required information—Approval or denial—Description of training requirements.
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(1) The county legislative authority shall forward a copy of the resolution or petition calling for the creation of the board, a copy of the resolution approving the creation of the board, and a summary of the public testimony presented at the public hearing to the director follo…