Washington § 90.14.044 - Existing water rights not impaired.

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§ 90.14.044. Existing water rights not impaired.

The provisions of chapter 435, Laws of 1985 authorizing the acceptance of a petition for certification filed during the period beginning on July 28, 1985, and ending on midnight, September 1, 1985, shall not affect or impair in any respect whatsoever any water right existing prior to July 28, 1985.
[ 1985 c 435 s 2.]

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