Washington § 81.53.220 - Obstructions in highways.

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§ 81.53.220. Obstructions in highways.

Whenever, to carry out any work ordered under RCW 81.53.010 through 81.53.281 and 81.54.010, it is necessary to erect and maintain posts, piers, or abutments in a highway, the right and authority to erect and maintain the same is hereby granted: PROVIDED, That, in case of a state highway the same shall be placed only at such points on such state highway as may be approved by the state secretary of transportation and fixed after such approval by order of the commission.
[ 1983 c 3 s 210; 1961 c 14 s 81.53.220. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 179 s 2; 1913 c 30 s 19; RRS s 10529. Formerly RCW 81.52.290.]

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Section 81.53.220 ("Obstructions in highways.") is part of the Revised Code of Washington, the codified statutory law of Washington. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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