§ 90.40.010 Eminent domain by the United States
§ 90.40.020 Right to use water courses
§ 90.40.030 Notice and certificate, effect of
§ 90.40.040 Appropriation of water — Title to beds and shores
§ 90.40.050 Reservation of needed lands — Procedure
§ 90.40.060 Restrictions on sale of state lands within project
§ 90.40.070 Federal water users’ association — Exemption from fees
§ 90.40.080 Federal water users’ association — Records by county auditor
§ 90.40.090 Permit for Grand Coulee project
§ 90.40.100 Columbia Basin Project — Water appropriated pursuant to RCW 90.40.030 — Periodic renewal not required
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 90.40 - Water rights of United States

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