In the case of lands known to contain workable coal, the department may, in its discretion, issue coal mining leases under the provisions of RCW 79.14.510 although no option contract has been theretofore issued for such lands.
RCW 79.14.520
Lease without option contract.
2003 c 334 s 419; 1927 c 255 s 168; RRS s 7797-168
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.