2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 86 - FLOOD CONTROL
86.16 Floodplain management.
86.16.035 Department of ecology -- Control of dams and obstructions.
RCW 86.16.035 Department of ecology — Control of dams and obstructions.
Subject to RCW 43.21A.068, the department of ecology shall have supervision and control over all dams and obstructions in streams, and may make reasonable regulations with respect thereto concerning the flow of water which he or she deems necessary for the protection to life and property below such works from flood waters.
[2013 c 23 § 478; 1995 c 8 § 5. Prior: 1987 c 523 § 9; 1987 c 109 § 53; 1935 c 159 § 8; RRS § 9663A-8. Formerly RCW 86.16.030, part.]
Notes:
| Findings -- 1995 c 8: See note following RCW 43.21A.064. Purpose -- Short title -- Construction -- Rules -- Severability -- Captions -- 1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
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