Section 332-12-470. Rights of way over state lands.  


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  • Any lessee shall have a right of way over state lands not included in the lease area when authorized by law, when necessary, for the exploration, development and production of oil and gas, provided that a right of way application and a plat showing the location of such right of way shall be filed with the department. Rights of way, when authorized, will be granted to the lessee upon approval of the location by the department or other agency owning in fee the surface rights and payment of charges.
    The department retains the right to utilize all rights of way and grant such other rights not inconsistent with the lessees use of such rights of way.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 79.14.120. WSR 82-23-053 (Order 387), § 332-12-470, filed 11/16/82.]
RCW 79.14.120. WSR 82-23-053 (Order 387), § 332-12-470, filed 11/16/82.