Washington Statutes
§ 90.16.030 — Right of eminent domain by water power companies.
Washington § 90.16.030
JurisdictionWashington
Title 90WATER RIGHTS—ENVIRONMENT
Ch. 90.16APPROPRIATION OF WATER FOR PUBLIC AND INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES
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Wash. Rev. Code § 90.16.030 (2026).
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The right of eminent domain for the purpose of appropriating real estate is hereby extended to all corporations that are now or that may hereafter be incorporated under the laws of this state, or of any state or territory of the United States and doing business in this state, for the purpose of conveying water by ditches, flumes, pipe lines, tunnels or any other means for the utilization of water power: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That said right of eminent domain shall not be exercised in respect to any residence or business structure or structures.
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Legislative History
[1901 c 143 s 1; RRS s 11572. FORMER PART OF SECTION:1901 c 143 s 3; RRS s 11574, now codified as RCW90.16.045.]
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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