RCW 79.14.140
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Any person granted a lease under the provisions of this chapter shall have a right-of-way over public lands, as provided by law, when necessary, for the drilling, recovering, saving, and marketing of oil, gas, or other hydrocarbons. Before any such right-of-way grant shall become effective, a written application for, and a plat showing the location of such a right-of-way and the land necessary for the well site and drilling operations, with reference to adjoining lands, shall be filed with the department. All timber on the right-of-way and the land necessary for the drilling operation, shall be appraised by the commissioner and paid for in money by the person to whom the lease is granted.
[ 2003 c 334 s 481 ; 1955 c 131 s 14 . Prior: 1937 c 161 s 18 . Formerly RCW 78.28.410 .]
Notes:
Intent — 2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010 .