RCWs and WACs and Bears “OH MY!” In Washington, we are governed by a system of laws. These include federal, state, and local (municipal) statutes, regulations, rules, and ordinances. In addition, there is a whole body of case law, that serves to interpret the application of these underlying laws....
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Water Rights Legislation – “Hirst Fix”
The legislature recently passed new legislation called the “Hirst Fix”. This new legislation will allow permits to be issued in rural areas to build wells. According to an article in the Spokesman review, some areas of the state stopped developments because they did not have access to water. T...
Washington State Water Law is Groundbreaking
Water law in Washington State is based on the concept of scarcity. Simply put, there isn't enough water to go around. As usage rises there is less and less water available for competing uses. This fact is continuously reflected in court decisions, state legislation and local governmental action. ...