Washington § 79.14.380 - Prospecting and mining — Termination for default.

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§ 79.14.380. Prospecting and mining — Termination for default.

The department shall terminate and cancel a prospecting lease or mining contract upon failure of the lessee to make payment of the annual rental or royalties or comply with the terms and conditions of the lease or contract upon the date such payments and compliances are due. The lessee shall be notified of such termination and cancellation, said notice to be mailed to the last known address of the lessee. Termination and cancellation shall become effective thirty days from the date of mailing the notice. However, the department may, upon written request from the lessee, grant an extension of time in which to make such payment or comply with the terms and conditions.
[ 2003 c 334 s 407; 1987 c 20 s 9; 1965 c 56 s 9. Formerly RCW 79.01.634.]

Notes

Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.

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