Washington Statutes

§ 90.48.035 — Rule-making authority.

Washington § 90.48.035

JurisdictionWashington

Title 90WATER RIGHTS—ENVIRONMENT

Ch. 90.48WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

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Wash. Rev. Code § 90.48.035 (2026).

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The department shall have the authority to, and shall promulgate, amend, or rescind such rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including but not limited to rules and regulations relating to standards of quality for waters of the state and for substances discharged therein in order to maintain the highest possible standards of all waters of the state in accordance with the public policy as declared in RCW 90.48.010 .

Purpose — Short title — Construction — Rules — Severability — Captions — 1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001 .

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The department shall have the authority to, and shall promulgate, amend, or rescind such rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including but not limited to rules and regulations relating to standards of quality for waters of the state and for substances discharged therein in order to maintain the highest possible standards of all waters of the state in accordance with the public policy as declared in RCW 90.48.010 .

Purpose — Short title — Construction — Rules — Severability — Captions — 1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001 .

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Legislative History

[1987 c 109 s 124;1970 ex.s. c 88 s 11;1967 c 13 s 6;1945 c 216 s 11; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 10964k. Formerly RCW90.48.030, part.]

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

§ 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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