Statutes, codes, and regulations
Revised Code of Washington
Title 78 - MINES, MINERALS, AND PETROLEUM
Chapter 78.44 - SURFACE MINING
Section 78.44.260 - Operating without permit-Penalty

Wash. Rev. Code § 78.44.260

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Current through Chapter 376 of the 2024 Regular Session
Section 78.44.260 - Operating without permit-Penalty

Any miner or permit holder conducting surface mining within the state of Washington without a valid reclamation permit shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. Surface mining outside of the permitted area shall constitute illegal mining without a valid reclamation permit. Each day of mining without a valid reclamation permit shall constitute a separate offense.

RCW 78.44.260

1993 c 518 § 34; 1970 ex.s. c 64 § 16. Formerly RCW 78.44.150.

Captions-Severability-Effective date-1993 c 518: See notes following RCW 78.44.010.