Washington § 79.02.040 - Reconsideration of official acts.

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§ 79.02.040. Reconsideration of official acts.

The department may review and reconsider any of its official acts relating to public lands until such time as a lease, contract, or deed shall have been made, executed, and finally issued, and the department may recall any lease, contract, or deed issued for the purpose of correcting mistakes or errors, or supplying omissions.
[ 2004 c 199 s 202; 2003 c 334 s 432; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 s 177; 1927 c 255 s 195; RRS s 7797-195. Formerly RCW 79.01.740, 43.65.080.]

Notes

Part headings not law—2004 c 199: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
Savings—Captions—Severability—Effective dates—1982 1st ex.s. c 21: See RCW 79.96.901 through 79.96.905.

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