Washington Statutes
§ 90.56.340 — Duty to remove oil.
Washington § 90.56.340
JurisdictionWashington
Title 90WATER RIGHTS—ENVIRONMENT
Ch. 90.56OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE
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Wash. Rev. Code § 90.56.340 (2026).
Text
It shall be the obligation of any person owning or having control over oil entering waters of the state in violation of RCW 90.56.320 to immediately collect and remove the same. If it is not feasible to collect and remove, said person shall take all practicable actions to contain, treat and disperse the same. The director shall prohibit or restrict the use of any chemicals or other dispersant or treatment materials proposed for use under this section whenever it appears to the director that use thereof would be detrimental to the public interest.
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§ 90.56.320
Washington § 90.56.320
Legislative History
[1991 c 200 s 303;1970 ex.s. c 88 s 3;1969 ex.s. c 133 s 2. Formerly RCW90.48.325.]
Nearby Sections
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§ 90.03.015
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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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