The department is authorized to execute option contracts for prospecting purposes and leases for the mining and extraction of coal from any state-owned aquatic lands or from which it may acquire title, or from any aquatic lands sold or leased by the state the minerals of which have been reserved by the state. The procedures contained at RCW 79.14.470 through 79.14.580, inclusive, shall apply.
RCW 79.140.200
Option contracts for prospecting and leases for mining and extraction of coal from aquatic lands.
2005 c 155 s 132; 2003 c 334 s 604; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 s 40
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