Wash. Rev. Code § 90.80.005

Current through Chapter 376 of the 2024 Regular Session

Section 90.80.005 - Findings

The legislature finds:

(1) Voluntary water right transfers can reallocate water use in a manner that will result in more efficient use of water resources;

(2) Voluntary water right transfers can help alleviate water shortages, save capital outlays, reduce development costs, and provide an incentive for investment in water conservation efforts by water right holders; and

(3) The state should expedite the administrative process for water right transfers by authorizing the establishment of water conservancy boards.

RCW 90.80.005

2001 c 237 § 6; 1997 c 441 § 1.

Finding-Intent-Severability-Effective date-2001 c 237: See notes following RCW 90.82.040.

Intent-2001 c 237: See note following RCW 90.66.065.