Washington Statutes
§ 90.14.010 — Purpose.
Washington § 90.14.010
JurisdictionWashington
Title 90WATER RIGHTS—ENVIRONMENT
Ch. 90.14WATER RIGHTS—REGISTRATION—WAIVER AND RELINQUISHMENT, ETC.
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Bluebook
Wash. Rev. Code § 90.14.010 (2026).
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The future growth and development of the state is dependent upon effective management and efficient use of the state's water resources. The purpose of this chapter is to provide adequate records for efficient administration of the state's waters, and to cause a return to the state of any water rights which are no longer exercised by putting said waters to beneficial use.
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Related
R.D. Merrill Co. v. Pollution Control Hearings Board
969 P.2d 458 (Washington Supreme Court, 1999)
Willowbrook Farms, L.L.P. v. Department of Ecology
116 Wash. App. 392 (Court of Appeals of Washington, 2003)
RD Merrill Co. v. Pollution Control Bd.
969 P.2d 458 (Washington Supreme Court, 1999)
Legislative History
[1967 c 233 s 1.]
Nearby Sections
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§ 90.03.015
Definitions.§ 90.03.020
Units of water measurement.§ 90.03.030
Right to convey water along lake or stream—Conveyance to intake structure in neighboring state.§ 90.03.060
Water masters—Appointment, compensation.§ 90.03.090
Water master's power of arrest.§ 90.03.100
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