Washington § 79.17.140 - School districts — Reversion, when.

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§ 79.17.140. School districts — Reversion, when.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, annually the board shall determine if lands purchased or leased by school districts or institutions of higher education under the provisions of RCW * 79.11.010 and 79.17.110 are being used for school sites. If such land has not been used for school sites for a period of seven years the title to such land shall revert to the original trust for which it was held.
[ 2003 c 334 s 440; 1971 ex.s. c 200 s 5. Formerly RCW 79.01.780.]

Notes

*Reviser's note: The reference to RCW 79.11.010 appears to be erroneous. A reference to RCW 79.17.100 was apparently intended.
Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 200: See note following RCW 79.11.010.

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