Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 78 Mines, Minerals, And Petroleum - Section 78.08.005 Prior claims, how governed

§ 78.08.005. Prior claims, how governed

All mining claims upon veins or lodes of quartz or other rock in place, bearing gold, silver or other valuable mineral deposits heretofore located, shall be governed as to length along the vein or lode by the customs, regulations and laws in force at the date of such location.

[1887 c 87 § 1; RRS § 8615.]

Notes:
For earlier acts on this subject, see: 1867 pp 146-147, 1869 pp 386-388, 1873 pp 444-446, 1875 pp 126-127, 1877 pp 335-336. See also, act of congress, May 10, 1872. Sections:  78.08.005  78.08.020  78.08.030  78.08.040  78.08.050  78.08.060  78.08.070  78.08.072  78.08.075  78.08.080  78.08.081  78.08.082  78.08.090  78.08.100  78.08.110  Next

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