79.14.470 - Leases and option contracts authorized. - Washington Statutes

Leases and option contracts authorized.

The department is authorized to execute option contracts and leases for the mining and extraction of coal from any public lands of the state, or to which it may hereafter acquire title, or from any lands sold or leased by the state the minerals of which have been reserved by the state.

[2003 c 334 § 414; 1927 c 255 § 163; RRS § 7797-163. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 155 § 1. Formerly RCW 79.01.652, 78.24.010.]

Notes: Intent -- 2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.