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§ 90.44.020 — Purpose of chapter.

Washington § 90.44.020
JurisdictionWashington
Title 90WATER RIGHTS—ENVIRONMENT
Ch. 90.44REGULATION OF PUBLIC GROUNDWATERS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 90.44.020 (2026).

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This chapter regulating and controlling groundwaters of the state of Washington shall be supplemental to chapter 90.03 RCW, which regulates the surface waters of the state, and is enacted for the purpose of extending the application of such surface water statutes to the appropriation and beneficial use of groundwaters within the state.

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Legislative History

[1945 c 263 s 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 7400-1.]

Nearby Sections

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§ 90.03.005
State water policy—Cooperation with other agencies—Reduction of wasteful practices.
§ 90.03.010
Appropriation of water rights—Existing rights preserved.
§ 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.
§ 90.03.040
Eminent domain—Use of water declared public use.
§ 90.03.060
Water masters—Appointment, compensation.
§ 90.03.070
Water masters—Duties—Office space and equipment—Clerical assistance.
§ 90.03.090
Water master's power of arrest.
§ 90.03.100
Prosecuting attorney, legal assistant.
§ 90.03.105
Petition by planning units for general adjudication.
§ 90.03.110
Determination of water rights—Petition—Statement and plan.
§ 90.03.120
Determination of water rights—Order—Summons—Necessary parties—Use of innovative practices and technologies encouraged.
§ 90.03.130
Determination of water rights—Service of summons.
§ 90.03.140
Determination of water rights—Adjudication claim by defendant.
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