Washington § 79.140.200 - Option contracts for prospecting and leases for mining and extraction of coal from aquatic lands.

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§ 79.140.200. Option contracts for prospecting and leases for mining and extraction of coal from aquatic lands.

The department is authorized to execute option contracts for prospecting purposes and leases for the mining and extraction of coal from any state-owned aquatic lands or from which it may acquire title, or from any aquatic lands sold or leased by the state the minerals of which have been reserved by the state. The procedures contained at RCW 79.14.470 through 79.14.580, inclusive, shall apply.
[ 2005 c 155 s 132; 2003 c 334 s 604; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 s 40. Formerly RCW 79.90.340.]

Notes

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

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