Washington Statutes

§ 78.60.260 — Liability in damages for violations—Procedure.

Washington § 78.60.260
JurisdictionWashington
Title 78MINES, MINERALS, AND PETROLEUM
Ch. 78.60GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES

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Wash. Rev. Code § 78.60.260 (2026).

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Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or fails to perform any duty imposed by this chapter, or violates an order or other determination of the department made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and in the course thereof causes the death of, or injury to, fish, animals, vegetation or other resources of the state, shall be liable to pay the state damages including an amount equal to the sum of money necessary to restock such waters, replenish such resources, and otherwise restore the stream, lake, other water source, or land to its condition prior to the injury, as such condition is determined by the department. Such damages shall be recoverable in an action brought by the attorney general on behalf of the people of the state of Washington in the superior co

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Legislative History

[1974 ex.s. c 43 s 26. Formerly RCW79.76.260.]

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