90.80.005 - Findings. - Washington Statutes

Findings.

The legislature finds:

     (1) Voluntary water right transfers can reallocate water use in a manner that will result in more efficient use of water resources;

     (2) Voluntary water right transfers can help alleviate water shortages, save capital outlays, reduce development costs, and provide an incentive for investment in water conservation efforts by water right holders; and

     (3) The state should expedite the administrative process for water right transfers by authorizing the establishment of water conservancy boards.

[2001 c 237 § 6; 1997 c 441 § 1.]

Notes: Finding -- Intent -- Severability -- Effective date -- 2001 c 237: See notes following RCW 90.82.040.

Intent -- 2001 c 237: See note following RCW 90.66.065.