Washington Statutes

§ 79.14.140 — Rights-of-way over public lands—Payment for timber.

Washington § 79.14.140
JurisdictionWashington
Title 79PUBLIC LANDS
Ch. 79.14MINERAL, COAL, OIL, AND GAS LEASES

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Wash. Rev. Code § 79.14.140 (2026).

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Any person granted a lease under the provisions of this chapter shall have a right-of-way over public lands, as provided by law, when necessary, for the drilling, recovering, saving, and marketing of oil, gas, or other hydrocarbons. Before any such right-of-way grant shall become effective, a written application for, and a plat showing the location of such a right-of-way and the land necessary for the well site and drilling operations, with reference to adjoining lands, shall be filed with the department. All timber on the right-of-way and the land necessary for the drilling operation, shall be appraised by the commissioner and paid for in money by the person to whom the lease is granted. Intent — 2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010 .

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§ 79.02.010
Washington § 79.02.010

Legislative History

[2003 c 334 s 481;1955 c 131 s 14. Prior:1937 c 161 s 18. Formerly RCW78.28.410.]

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