Washington § 85.24.265 - Eminent domain — Against public lands.

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§ 85.24.265. Eminent domain — Against public lands.

Any district created hereunder is hereby granted the right to exercise the power of eminent domain against any lands or other property belonging to the state of Washington or any municipality thereof, and such power of eminent domain shall be exercised under and by the same procedure as is now, or may hereafter be, provided by the laws of this state for the exercise of the right of eminent domain by ordinary railroad corporations.
[ 1909 c 225 s 27; RRS s 4387. Formerly RCW 85.24.260, part.]

Notes

Corporations, eminent domain: Chapter 8.20 RCW.
Railroads, corporate powers: Chapter 81.36 RCW.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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