Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 78 Mines, Minerals, And Petroleum - Section 78.52.200 Development units authorized for known pools

§ 78.52.200. Development units authorized for known pools

When necessary to prevent waste, to avoid the drilling of unnecessary wells, or to protect correlative rights including those of royalty owners, the department, upon its own motion or upon application of interested persons, shall establish development units covering any known pool. Development units shall be of uniform size and shape for the entire pool unless the department finds that it must make an exception due to geologic, geographic, or other factors. When necessary, the department may divide any pool into zones and establish development units for each zone, which units may differ in size and shape from those established in any other zone.

[1994 sp.s. c 9 § 826; 1983 c 253 § 12; 1951 c 146 § 22.]

Notes:
     Severability -- Headings and captions not law -- Effective date -- 1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.

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