Washington § 43.82.030 - Acquisition of property and rights declared public use — Eminent domain.

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§ 43.82.030. Acquisition of property and rights declared public use — Eminent domain.

The acquisition of any real property or any rights or interests therein for the purpose of this chapter is hereby declared to be for a public use. In furtherance of the purposes of this chapter, the right of eminent domain may be exercised as provided for in chapter 8.04 RCW.
[ 1965 c 8 s 43.82.030. Prior: 1959 c 255 s 3.]

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