90.14.071 - Failure to file claim waives and relinquishes right. - Washington Statutes

Failure to file claim waives and relinquishes right.

Except as provided in *section 5 of this act or as exempted from filing by RCW 90.14.041, any person claiming the right to divert or withdraw waters of the state as set forth in RCW 90.14.041, who fails to file a statement of claim as provided in RCW 90.14.041, 90.14.043, or 90.14.068 and in RCW 90.14.051 and 90.14.061, shall be conclusively deemed to have waived and relinquished any right, title, or interest in said right.

[1997 c 440 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 284 § 16.]

Notes: *Reviser's note: Section 5 of this act was vetoed by the governor.

Severability -- 1969 ex.s. c 284: See note following RCW 90.48.290.