Chapter 90.03 - WATER CODE

Section 90.03.005 - State water policy-Cooperation with other agencies-Reduction of wasteful practices
Section 90.03.010 - Appropriation of water rights-Existing rights preserved
Section 90.03.015 - Definitions
Section 90.03.020 - Units of water measurement
Section 90.03.030 - Right to convey water along lake or stream-Conveyance to intake structure in neighboring state
Section 90.03.040 - Eminent domain-Use of water declared public use
Section 90.03.060 - Water masters-Appointment, compensation
Section 90.03.070 - Water masters-Duties-Office space and equipment-Clerical assistance
Section 90.03.090 - Water master's power of arrest
Section 90.03.100 - Prosecuting attorney, legal assistant
Section 90.03.105 - Petition by planning units for general adjudication
Section 90.03.110 - Determination of water rights-Petition-Statement and plan
Section 90.03.120 - Determination of water rights-Order-Summons-Necessary parties-Use of innovative practices and technologies encouraged
Section 90.03.130 - Determination of water rights-Service of summons
Section 90.03.140 - Determination of water rights-Adjudication claim by defendant
Section 90.03.150 - Determination of water rights-Guardian ad litem for defendant
Section 90.03.160 - [Effective Until 6/6/2024] Determination of water rights-Response to motions under RCW 90.03.640(3)-Notice of intent to cross-examine-Appointment of a referee-Special rules
Section 90.03.160 - [Effective 6/6/2024] Determination of water rights-Response to motions under RCW 90.03.640(3)-Notice of intent to cross-examine-Appointment of a referee-Special rules
Section 90.03.180 - Determination of water rights-Filing fee
Section 90.03.200 - Determination of water rights-Final decree and notice of decree-Payment of fees-Appellate review of decree
Section 90.03.210 - Determination of water rights-Interim regulation of water-Appeals
Section 90.03.220 - Determination of water rights-Failure to appear-Estoppel
Section 90.03.230 - Determination of water rights-Copy of decree to director
Section 90.03.240 - Determination of water rights-Certificate of adjudicated water right-Notice-Fees
Section 90.03.243 - Determination of water rights-State to bear its expenses, when-County must be provided extraordinary costs imposed due to adjudication
Section 90.03.245 - Determination of water rights-Scope
Section 90.03.247 - Minimum flows and levels-Departmental authority exclusive-Other recommendations considered
Section 90.03.250 - Appropriation procedure-Application for permit-Temporary permit
Section 90.03.252 - Use of reclaimed water by wastewater treatment facility-Permit requirements inapplicable
Section 90.03.255 - Applications for water right, transfer, or change-Consideration of water impoundment or other resource management technique
Section 90.03.260 - Appropriation procedure-Application-Contents
Section 90.03.265 - Appropriation procedure-Cost-reimbursement agreement for expedited review of application-Adoption of rules
Section 90.03.270 - Appropriation procedure-Record of application
Section 90.03.280 - Appropriation procedure-Notice
Section 90.03.290 - Appropriation procedure-Department to investigate-Preliminary permit-Findings and action on application
Section 90.03.300 - Appropriation procedure-Diversion of water for out-of-state use-Reciprocity
Section 90.03.310 - Appropriation procedure-Assignability of permit or application
Section 90.03.320 - Appropriation procedure-Construction work
Section 90.03.330 - Appropriation procedure-Water right certificate
Section 90.03.340 - Appropriation procedure-Effective date of water right
Section 90.03.345 - Establishment of reservations of water for certain purposes and minimum flows or levels as constituting appropriations with priority dates
Section 90.03.350 - Construction or modification of storage dam-Plans and specifications-Additional dam safety inspection requirements for metals mining and milling operations
Section 90.03.360 - Controlling works and measuring devices-Metering of diversions-Impact on fish stock
Section 90.03.370 - Reservoir permits-Secondary permits-Expedited processing-Underground artificial storage and recovery project standards and rules-Exemptions-Report to the legislature
Section 90.03.380 - [Effective Until 6/6/2024] Right to water attaches to land-Transfer or change in point of diversion-Transfer of rights from one district to another-Priority of water rights applications-Exemption for small irrigation impoundments-Electronic notice of an application for an interbasin water rights transfer
Section 90.03.380 - [Effective 6/6/2024] Right to water attaches to land-Transfer or change in point of diversion-Transfer of rights from one district to another-Priority of water rights applications-Exemption for small irrigation impoundments-Electronic notice of an application for an interbasin water rights transfer
Section 90.03.383 - Interties-Findings-Definitions-Review and approval
Section 90.03.386 - Coordination of approval procedures for compliance and consistency with approved water system plan
Section 90.03.390 - Temporary changes-Emergency interties-Rotation in use
Section 90.03.395 - Change of point of diversion to downstream intake structure-Intent
Section 90.03.397 - Department may approve change of the point of diversion prescribed in a permit to appropriate surface water-Requirements
Section 90.03.400 - Crimes against water code-Unauthorized use of water
Section 90.03.410 - Crimes against water code-Interference with works-Wrongful use of water-Property destruction-Penalty
Section 90.03.420 - Crimes against water code-Obstruction of right-of-way
Section 90.03.430 - Partnership ditches-Action for reimbursement for work done
Section 90.03.440 - Partnership ditches-Procedure for division of water between joint owners
Section 90.03.450 - Partnership ditches-Lien for labor performed
Section 90.03.460 - Inchoate rights not affected
Section 90.03.470 - Schedule of fees
Section 90.03.471 - Disposition of fees
Section 90.03.500 - Stormwater control facilities-Imposition of rates and charges-Legislative findings
Section 90.03.510 - Stormwater control facilities-Imposition of rates and charges-Credit for other improvements
Section 90.03.520 - Stormwater control facilities-Imposition of rates and charges-Definitions
Section 90.03.525 - Stormwater control facilities-Imposition of rates and charges with respect to state highway rights-of-way-Annual plan for expenditure of charges
Section 90.03.540 - Highway construction improvement projects-Joint stormwater treatment facilities
Section 90.03.550 - Municipal water supply purposes-Beneficial uses
Section 90.03.560 - Municipal water supply purposes-Identification
Section 90.03.570 - Change or transfer of an unperfected surface water right for municipal water supply purposes
Section 90.03.580 - Failing public water system-Conditions
Section 90.03.590 - Municipal water suppliers-Watershed agreement-Pilot project
Section 90.03.591 - New watershed agreements prohibited after July 1, 2008
Section 90.03.600 - Civil penalties
Section 90.03.605 - Compliance-Sequence of enforcement measures-Location of compliance personnel
Section 90.03.615 - Calculating annual consumptive quantity
Section 90.03.620 - Water rights adjudication-Disqualification of judge
Section 90.03.625 - Water rights adjudication-Motion for default
Section 90.03.630 - Water rights adjudication-Use for which a statement of claim is required
Section 90.03.635 - Water rights adjudication-Filing of evidence
Section 90.03.640 - Water rights adjudication-Preliminary investigation-Department's report of findings
Section 90.03.645 - Water rights adjudication-Early settlement encouraged-Approval of settlement
Section 90.03.650 - Water rights processing account
Section 90.03.655 - Expedited processing of applications-On department's own volition-Notice-Fees
Section 90.03.660 - Expedited processing of applications-Notice to tribal governments
Section 90.03.665 - Certified water right examiners-Fees-Rules
Section 90.03.670 - Processing of water right applications-Scope of chapter 285, Laws of 2010
Section 90.03.675 - Stormwater retention ponds-Mosquito abatement
Section 90.03.NEW-001 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 6/6/2024] [Appointment of water commissioners - training]
Section 90.03.NEW-002 - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 6/6/2024] [Authority of water commissioners - Review of acts and proceedings]