Washington § 79.36.430 - Forfeiture for nonuse.

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§ 79.36.430. Forfeiture for nonuse.

Any such right-of-way heretofore granted which has never been used, or has ceased to be used for the purpose for which it was granted, for a period of two years, shall be deemed forfeited. The forfeiture of any such right-of-way heretofore granted, or granted under the provisions of the preceding sections, shall be rendered effective by the mailing of a notice of such forfeiture to the grantee thereof at his or her last known post office address and by stamping a copy of such certificate, or other record of the grant, in the office of the department with the word "canceled", and the date of such cancellation.
[ 2003 c 334 s 384; 1927 c 255 s 84; RRS s 7797-84. Prior: 1921 c 55 s 1; 1915 c 147 s 12; 1897 c 89 s 34; 1895 c 178 s 45. Formerly RCW 79.01.336, 79.36.070.]

Notes

Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
Similar enactment: RCW 79.36.650.

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