Washington § 79.14.580 - Waste prohibited.

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§ 79.14.580. Waste prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for the holder of any coal mining option contract, or any lessee, to commit any waste upon the lands embraced therein, except as may be incident to the work of prospecting or mining by the option contract holder or lessee.
[ 2003 c 334 s 425; 1927 c 255 s 174; RRS s 7797-174. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 155 s 12. Formerly RCW 79.01.696, 78.24.120.]

Notes

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

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