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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 79.36.460: Railroad right of way — Procedure to acquire.

    In order to obtain the benefits of RCW 79.36.450, any railroad company hereafter constructing, or proposing to construct, a railroad, shall file with the department a copy of its articles of incorporation, due proof of organization thereunder, a map or maps, accompanied by the field notes of the survey, showing the location of the line of said railroad, the width of the right of way and extra widths, if any, and shall pay to the department as hereinafter provided the amount of the appraised value of the lands included within the right of way, and extra widths if any are required, and the damages to any lands affected by the right of way or extra widths.

    [2003 c 334 § 386; 1927 c 255 § 87; RRS § 7797-87. Prior: 1907 c 104 § 1; 1901 c 173 § 1. Formerly RCW 79.01.348, 79.36.100.]

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

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