Washington § 79.110.070 - Certain state and aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials — Forfeiture for nonuser.

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§ 79.110.070. Certain state and aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials — Forfeiture for nonuser.

Any right-of-way or easement granted under the provisions of RCW 79.110.010 through 79.110.030 which has never been used, or for a period of two years has ceased to be used for the purpose for which it was granted, shall be deemed forfeited. The forfeiture of any such right-of-way previously granted or granted under the provisions of RCW 79.110.010 through 79.110.030, shall be rendered effective by the mailing of a notice of the forfeiture to the grantee at the grantee's last known post office address and by posting a copy of the certificate, or other record of the grant, in the department's Olympia office with the word "canceled" and the date of the cancellation.
[ 2005 c 155 s 207; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 s 54. Formerly RCW 79.91.070.]

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