Wash. Rev. Code § 86.16.035

Current through the 2024 Regular Session

Section 86.16.035 - Department of ecology-Control of dams and obstructions

Subject to RCW 43.21A.068, the department of ecology shall have supervision and control over all dams and obstructions in streams, and may make reasonable regulations with respect thereto concerning the flow of water which he or she deems necessary for the protection to life and property below such works from flood waters.

RCW 86.16.035

Amended by 2013 c 23,§ 478, eff. 7/28/2013.

1995 c 8 § 5. Prior: 1987 c 523 § 9; 1987 c 109 § 53; 1935 c 159 § 8; RRS § 9663A-8. Formerly RCW 86.16.030, part.

Findings-1995 c 8: See note following RCW 43.21A.064.

Purpose-Short title-Construction-Rules-Severability-Captions-1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.