Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 90 Water Rights -- Environment - Section 90.44.120 Penalty for waste or unauthorized use of water

§ 90.44.120. Penalty for waste or unauthorized use of water

The unauthorized use of groundwater to which another person is entitled, or the wilful or negligent waste of groundwater, or the failure, when required by the department, to cap flowing wells or equip the same with valves, fittings, or casings to prevent waste of groundwaters, or to cap or plug wells producing waters which contaminate other waters, shall be a misdemeanor.

[1987 c 109 § 115; 1949 c 63 § 2; 1947 c 122 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7400-11A.]

Notes:
     Purpose -- Short title -- Construction -- Rules -- Severability -- Captions -- 1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.

Sections:  Previous  90.44.062  90.44.070  90.44.080  90.44.090  90.44.100  90.44.105  90.44.110  90.44.120  90.44.130  90.44.180  90.44.200  90.44.220  90.44.230  90.44.250  90.44.400  Next

Last modified: April 7, 2009