Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 80 Public Utilities - Chapter 80.40 Underground Natural Gas Storage Act

80.40.010 Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless specifically defined otherwise or unless the context indicates otherwise: "Commission" shall mean the Washington utilities and transportation commission; "Committee" ...

80.40.020 Declaration concerning the public interest
The underground storage of natural gas will promote the economic development of the state and provide for more economic distribution of natural gas to the ...

80.40.030 Eminent domain
Any natural gas company having received an order under RCW 80.40.040 shall have the right of eminent domain to be exercised in the manner provided ...

80.40.040 Eminent domain -- Application to oil and gas conservation committee prerequisite to eminent domain -- Procedure
Any natural gas company desiring to exercise the right of eminent domain to condemn any property or interest in property for the underground storage of ...

80.40.050 Rights of company using storage -- Rights of owners of condemned land and interests therein
All natural gas in an underground reservoir utilized for underground storage, whether acquired by eminent domain or otherwise, shall at all times be the property ...

80.40.060 Leases by commissioner of public lands
The commissioner of public lands is authorized to lease public lands, property, or any interest therein for the purpose of underground storage of natural gas. ...

80.40.070 Leases by county commissioners
Whenever it shall appear to the board of county commissioners of any county that it is for the best interests of said county, the taxing ...

80.40.900 Short title
This act shall be known as the "Underground Natural Gas Storage Act."[1963 c 201 § 9.] ...

80.40.910 Chapter to be liberally construed
It is intended that the provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes authorized and provided for.[1963 c 201 § 10.] ...

80.40.920 Severability -- 1963 c 201
If any part or parts of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held to be unconstitutional such invalidity shall ...