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WA Rev Code § 79.14.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.440 - Prospecting and mining—Disclosure of information.

RCW 79.14.440 Prospecting and mining—Disclosure of information.Any person designated by the department shall have the right at any time to enter upon the lands and inspect and examine the structures, works, and mines situated thereon, and shall also have the right to examine such books, records, and accounts of the lessee as are directly connected with the determination of royalties on the property under lease from the state but it shall be unlawful for any person so appointed to disclose any information thus obtained to any person other than the departmental officials and employees, except the attorney general and prosecuting attorneys of the state.[ 2003 c 334 § 412; 1965 c 56 § 14. Formerly RCW 79.01.649.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.14.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.450 - Prospecting and mining—Disposition of materials not covered by lease or contract.

RCW 79.14.450 Prospecting and mining—Disposition of materials not covered by lease or contract.The state shall have the right to sell or otherwise dispose of any surface resource, timber, rock, gravel, sand, silt, coal, or hydrocarbons, except minerals or materials specifically covered by a mineral prospecting lease or mining contract, found upon the land during the period covered by the lease or contract. The state shall also have the right to enter upon such land and remove same, and shall not be obliged to withhold from any sale any timber for prospecting or mining purposes. The lessee shall, upon payment to the department, have the right to cut and use timber found on the leased premises for mining purposes as provided in rules adopted by the department.[ 2003 c 334 § 413; 1987 c 20 § 14; 1965 c 56 § 15. Formerly RCW 79.01.650.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.14.470 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.470 - Leases and option contracts authorized.

RCW 79.14.470 Leases and option contracts authorized.The department is authorized to execute option contracts and leases for the mining and extraction of coal from any public lands of the state, or to which it may hereafter acquire title, or from any lands sold or leased by the state the minerals of which have been reserved by the state.[ 2003 c 334 § 414; 1927 c 255 § 163; RRS § 7797-163. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 155 § 1. Formerly RCW 79.01.652, 78.24.010.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.14.480 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.480 - Application for option contract—Fee.

RCW 79.14.480 Application for option contract—Fee.Any citizen of the United States believing coal to exist upon any of the lands described in RCW 79.14.470 may apply to the department for an option contract for any amount not exceeding one section for prospecting purposes, such application to be made by legal subdivision according to the public land surveys. The applicant shall pay to the department, at the time of filing the application, the sum of one dollar an acre for the lands applied for, but in no case less than fifty dollars. In case of the refusal of the department to execute an option contract for the lands, any remainder of the sum so paid, after deducting the expense incurred by the department in investigating the character of the land, shall be returned to the applicant.[ 2003 c 334 § 415; 1927 c 255 § 164; RRS § 7797-164. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 155 § 2. Formerly RCW 79.01.656, 78.24.020.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.14.490 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.490 - Investigation and issue of option contract.

RCW 79.14.490 Investigation and issue of option contract.(1) Upon the filing of any such application, the department shall forthwith investigate the character of the lands applied for, and if, from such investigation, it deems it to be in the best interests of the state, it shall enter into an option contract with the applicant.(2) The holder of any option contract shall be entitled, during the period of one year from the date thereof, to:(a) Enter upon the lands and carry on such work of exploration, examination, and prospecting for coal as may be necessary to determine the presence of coal upon the lands and the feasibility of mining the same; and(b) Use such timber found upon the lands and owned by the state as may be necessary for steam purposes and timbering in the examination and prospecting of such lands. However, this provision shall not be construed to require the state to withhold any such timber from sale.(3) No coal shall be removed from such lands during the period of such option contract except for samples and testing.(4) At the expiration of the option contract, the applicant shall fill or cover in a substantial manner all prospect holes and shafts, or surround the same with substantial fences, and shall file with the department a report showing in detail the result of the applicant's investigation and prospecting.[ 2003 c 334 § 416; 1927 c 255 § 165; RRS § 7797-165. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 155 § 3. Formerly RCW 79.01.660, 78.24.030.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.14.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.500 - Damage to surface owner or lessee.

RCW 79.14.500 Damage to surface owner or lessee.In the case of lands which the state may have sold or leased and reserved the mineral rights therein, if the holder of any option contract or lease is unable to agree with the owner or prior lessee of the lands, the holder shall have a right of action in the superior court of the county in which the land is situated to ascertain and determine the amount of damages which will accrue to such owner or lessee of the land by reason of the entry thereon and prospecting for or mining coal, as the case may be. In the event of any such action, the term of the option contract or lease shall begin thirty days after the entry of the final judgment in such action.[ 2003 c 334 § 417; 1927 c 255 § 166; RRS § 7797-166. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 155 § 4. Formerly RCW 79.01.664, 78.24.070.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.14.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.510 - Lease—Application, terms, royalties.

RCW 79.14.510 Lease—Application, terms, royalties.At any time during the life of the option contract, the holder thereof may apply to the department for a coal mining lease of the lands included therein, or such portion thereof as the holder may specify, for the purpose of mining and extraction of coal therefrom. Such coal mining lease shall be for such term, not more than twenty years, and in such form as may be prescribed by the department, shall entitle the lessee to mine and sell and dispose of all coal underlying said lands and to occupy and use so much of the surface thereof as may be necessary for bunkers and other outside works, and for railroads, buildings, appliances, and appurtenances in connection with the mining operations. Such lease shall provide for the payment to the state of a royalty, according to the grade of coal, for each ton of two thousand pounds of merchantable coal taken from the lands, as follows: For lignite coal of the class commonly found in Lewis and Thurston counties, not less than ten cents per ton; for subbituminous coal, not less than fifteen cents per ton; for high grade bituminous and coking coals, not less than twenty cents per ton; but such lease shall provide for the payment each year of a minimum royalty of not less than one nor more than ten dollars an acre for the lands covered thereby. However, the department may agree with the lessee that said minimum royalty shall be graduated for the different years of said lease so that a lower minimum royalty shall be paid during the earlier years of the term. The minimum royalty fixed in the lease shall be paid in advance each year, and the lessee, at stated periods during the term of the lease, fixed by the department, shall furnish to the department a written report under oath showing the amount of merchantable coal taken from the land during the period covered by such report and shall remit therewith such sum in excess of the minimum royalty theretofore paid for the current year as may be payable as royalty for the period covered by such report.The department shall incorporate in every lease such provisions and conditions not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter and not inconsistent with good coal mining practice as it deems necessary and proper for the protection of the state, and, in addition thereto, the department is empowered to adopt such rules, not inconsistent with this chapter and not inconsistent with good mining practice, governing the manner and methods of mining as in its judgment are necessary and proper.[ 2003 c 334 § 418; 1985 c 459 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 167; RRS § 7797-167. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 155 § 5. Formerly RCW 79.01.668, 78.24.040.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Severability—1985 c 459: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1985 c 459 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 79.14.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.520 - Lease without option contract.

RCW 79.14.520 Lease without option contract.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.[ 2003 c 334 § 419; 1927 c 255 § 168; RRS § 7797-168. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 155 § 6. Formerly RCW 79.01.672, 78.24.050.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.14.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.530 - Confidential information.

RCW 79.14.530 Confidential information.The commissioner or any person designated by the commissioner has the right at any time to enter upon the lands and inspect and examine the structures, works, and mines situated thereon, and also has the right to examine such books, records, and accounts of the lessee as are directly connected with the operation of the mine on the property under lease from the state; but it shall be unlawful for the commissioner or any person so appointed to disclose any information thus obtained to any person other than the commissioner or an employee of the department, except the attorney general and prosecuting attorneys of the state.[ 2003 c 334 § 420; 1927 c 255 § 169; RRS § 7797-169. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 155 § 7. Formerly RCW 79.01.676, 78.24.060.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.14.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.540 - Use and sale of materials from land.

RCW 79.14.540 Use and sale of materials from land.The state shall have the right to sell or otherwise dispose of any timber, stone, or other valuable materials, except coal, found upon the land during the period covered by any option contract, or lease issued under the foregoing provisions, with the right to enter upon such lands and cut and remove the same, and shall not be obliged to withhold from sale any timber for coal mining or prospecting purposes. However, the lessee shall be permitted to use in mining operations any timber found upon the land, first paying therefor to the department the value thereof as fixed by the department. Further, any bill of sale for the removal of timber, stone, or other material given subsequent to the coal lease shall contain provisions preventing any interference with the operations of the coal lease.[ 2003 c 334 § 421; 1927 c 255 § 170; RRS § 7797-170. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 155 § 8. Formerly RCW 79.01.680, 78.24.080.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.14.550 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.550 - Suspension of mining—Termination of lease.

RCW 79.14.550 Suspension of mining—Termination of lease.Should the lessee for any reason, except strikes or inability to mine or dispose of output without loss, suspend mining operations upon the lands included in a lease, or upon any contiguous lands operated by the lessee in connection therewith, for a period of six months, or should the lessee for any reason suspend mining operations upon the lands included in a lease or in such contiguous lands for a period of twelve months, the department may, at its option, cancel the lease, first giving thirty days' notice in writing to the lessee.The lessee shall have the right to terminate the lease after thirty days' written notice to the department and the payment of all royalties and rentals then due.[ 2003 c 334 § 422; 1927 c 255 § 171; RRS § 7797-171. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 155 § 9. Formerly RCW 79.01.684, 78.24.090.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.14.560 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.560 - Condition of premises on termination.

RCW 79.14.560 Condition of premises on termination.Upon the termination of any lease issued under the foregoing provisions, the lessee shall surrender the lands and premises and leave in good order and repair all shafts, slopes, airways, tunnels, and watercourses then in use. Unless the coal therein is exhausted, the lessee shall also, as far as it is reasonably practicable so to do, leave open to the face all main entries then in use so that the work of further development and operation may not be unnecessarily hampered. The lessee shall also leave on the premises all buildings and other structures, but shall have the right to, without damage to such buildings and structures, remove all tracks, machinery, and other personal property.[ 2003 c 334 § 423; 1927 c 255 § 172; RRS § 7797-172. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 155 § 10. Formerly RCW 79.01.688, 78.24.100.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.14.570 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.570 - Re-lease—Procedure—Preference rights.

RCW 79.14.570 Re-lease—Procedure—Preference rights.If at the expiration of any lease for the mining and extraction of coal or any renewal thereof the lessee desires to re-lease the lands covered thereby, the lessee may make application to the department for a re-lease. Such application shall be in writing and under oath, setting forth the extent, character, and value of all improvements, development work, and structures existing upon the land. The department may on the filing of such application cause the lands to be inspected, and if the department deems it for the best interests of the state to re-lease said lands, it shall fix the royalties for the ensuing term in accordance with the foregoing provisions relating to original leases, and issue to the applicant a renewal lease for a further term; such application for a release when received from the lessee, or successor of any lessee, who has in good faith developed and improved the property in a substantial manner during the original lease to be given preference on equal terms against the application of any new applicant.[ 2003 c 334 § 424; 1927 c 255 § 173; RRS § 7797-173. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 155 § 11. Formerly RCW 79.01.692, 78.24.110.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.14.580 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.580 - Waste prohibited.

RCW 79.14.580 Waste prohibited.It shall be unlawful for the holder of any coal mining option contract, or any lessee, to commit any waste upon the lands embraced therein, except as may be incident to the work of prospecting or mining by the option contract holder or lessee.[ 2003 c 334 § 425; 1927 c 255 § 174; RRS § 7797-174. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 155 § 12. Formerly RCW 79.01.696, 78.24.120.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.14.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.14 - Mineral, Coal, Oil, and Gas Leases.|79.14.900 - Severability—1955 c 131.

RCW 79.14.900 Severability—1955 c 131.If any provision or section of this chapter shall be adjudicated to be unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a whole or any part thereof not adjudicated unconstitutional. If any provision of this chapter, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstances is held unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this chapter or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby.[ 1955 c 131 § 23. Formerly RCW 78.28.900.]
WA Rev Code § 79.15.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.010 - Valuable materials sold separately.

RCW 79.15.010 Valuable materials sold separately.(1) Valuable materials situated upon state lands and state forestlands may be sold separate from the land, when in the judgment of the department, it is for the best interest of the state so to sell the same.(2) Sales of valuable materials from any university lands require:(a) The consent of the board of regents of the University of Washington; or(b) Legislative directive.(3) When application is made for the purchase of any valuable materials, the department shall appraise the value of the valuable materials if the department determines it is in the best interest of the state to sell. No valuable materials shall be sold for less than the appraised value thereof.[ 2003 c 334 § 331; 2001 c 250 § 3; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 154; 1959 c 257 § 12; 1929 c 220 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 31; RRS § 7797-31. Prior: 1915 c 147 § 2; 1909 c 223 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 6; 1901 c 148 § 1; 1899 c 129 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 12; 1895 c 178 § 23. Formerly RCW 79.01.124, 79.12.100.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Savings—Captions—Severability—Effective dates—1982 1st ex.s. c 21: See RCW 79.135.900 through 79.135.904.Forests and forest products: Title 76 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.020 - Duties of department.

RCW 79.15.020 Duties of department.(1) The department shall exercise general supervision and control over the sale of valuable materials.(2) The department shall maintain all reports, data, and information in its records pertaining to a proposed sale.(3) The department may hold a sale in abeyance pending further inspection and report and may cause such further inspection and report.(4) The department shall determine, based on subsection (2) of this section, and if necessary the information provided under subsection (3) of this section, the terms upon which the proposed sales are consummated.[ 2003 c 334 § 319.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.030 - Rules or procedures for removal of valuable materials sold.

RCW 79.15.030 Rules or procedures for removal of valuable materials sold.All sales of valuable materials shall be made subject to the right, power, and authority of the department to prescribe rules or procedures governing the manner of the sale and removal of the valuable materials. Such procedures shall be binding when contained within a purchaser's contract for valuable materials and apply to the purchaser's successors in interest and shall be enforced by the department.[ 2004 c 199 § 213; 2003 c 334 § 339; 2001 c 250 § 5; 1959 c 257 § 15; 1927 c 255 § 40; RRS § 7797-40. Prior: 1915 c 147 § 2; 1909 c 223 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 6; 1901 c 148 § 1; 1899 c 129 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 12; 1895 c 178 § 23. Formerly RCW 79.01.160, 79.12.190.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2004 c 199: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Forest protection: Chapter 76.04 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.040 - Sale of valuable materials without application or deposit.

RCW 79.15.040 Sale of valuable materials without application or deposit.The department may cause valuable materials on state lands and state forestlands to be inspected and appraised and offered for sale when authorized by the board without an application having been filed, or deposit made, for the purchase of the same.[ 2003 c 334 § 341; 1961 c 73 § 2; 1959 c 257 § 17; 1927 c 255 § 42; RRS § 7797-42. Prior: 1915 c 147 § 2. Formerly RCW 79.01.168, 79.12.210.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.045 - Who may purchase—Fee.

RCW 79.15.045 Who may purchase—Fee.A person desiring to purchase valuable materials may make application to the department on forms provided by the department and accompanied by the fee provided in RCW 79.02.250.[ 2003 c 334 § 312.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.15.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.15 - Sale of Valuable Materials.|79.15.050 - Type of sale—Direct sales.

RCW 79.15.050 Type of sale—Direct sales.(1) All sales of valuable materials exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars in appraised value must be at public auction or by sealed bid to the highest bidder, provided that on public lands granted to the state for educational purposes sealed bids may be accepted for sales of timber or stone only.(2) A direct sale of valuable materials may be sold to the applicant for cash at full appraised value without notice or advertising. The board must, by resolution, establish the value amount of a direct sale not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars in appraised sale value, and establish procedures to ensure that competitive market prices and accountability are guaranteed.[ 2006 c 42 § 1; 2003 c 334 § 353.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.