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WA Rev Code § 78.60.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.220 - Statement of geothermal resources produced—Filing.

RCW 78.60.220 Statement of geothermal resources produced—Filing.The owner or operator of any well producing geothermal resources shall file with the department a statement of the geothermal resources produced. Such report shall be submitted on such forms and in such manner as may be prescribed by the department.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 22. Formerly RCW 79.76.220.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.230 - Confidentiality of records—Preservation in an electronic data system.

RCW 78.60.230 Confidentiality of records—Preservation in an electronic data system.(1) The records of any owner or operator, when filed with the department as provided in this chapter, shall be confidential and shall be open to inspection only to personnel of the department for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and to those authorized in writing by such owner or operator, until the expiration of a twenty-four month confidential period to begin at the date of commencement of production or of abandonment of the well or core hole. After expiration of the twenty-four month confidential period, the department shall ensure all logs and surveys that may have been run on the well or core hole are preserved in an electronic data system and made available to the public.(2) Such records shall in no case, except as provided in this chapter, be available as evidence in court proceedings. No officer, employee, or member of the department shall be allowed to give testimony as to the contents of such records, except as provided in this chapter for the review of a decision of the department or in any proceeding initiated for the enforcement of an order of the department, for the enforcement of a lien created by the enforcement of this chapter, or for use as evidence in criminal proceedings arising out of such records or the statements upon which they are based.[ 2007 c 338 § 6; 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 23. Formerly RCW 79.76.230.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.240 - Removal, destruction, alteration, etc., of records prohibited.

RCW 78.60.240 Removal, destruction, alteration, etc., of records prohibited.No person shall, for the purpose of evading the provision of this chapter or any rule, regulation or order of the department made thereunder, remove from this state, or destroy, mutilate, alter or falsify any such record, account, or writing.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 24. Formerly RCW 79.76.240.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.250 - Violations—Modification of permit, when necessary—Departmental order—Issuance—Appeal.

RCW 78.60.250 Violations—Modification of permit, when necessary—Departmental order—Issuance—Appeal.Whenever it appears with probable cause to the department that:(1) A violation of any provision of this chapter, regulation adopted pursuant thereto, or condition of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter has occurred or is about to occur, or(2) That a modification of a permit is deemed necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter,the department shall issue a written order in person to the operator or his or her employees or agents, or by certified mail, concerning the drilling, testing, or other operation conducted with respect to any well drilled, in the process of being drilled, or in the process of being abandoned or in the process of reclamation or restoration, and the operator, owner, or designated agent of either shall comply with the terms of the order and may appeal from the order in the manner provided for in RCW 78.60.280. When the department deems necessary, the order may include a shutdown order to remain in effect until the deficiency is corrected.[ 2013 c 23 § 256; 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 25. Formerly RCW 79.76.250.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.260 - Liability in damages for violations—Procedure.

RCW 78.60.260 Liability in damages for violations—Procedure.Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or fails to perform any duty imposed by this chapter, or violates an order or other determination of the department made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and in the course thereof causes the death of, or injury to, fish, animals, vegetation or other resources of the state, shall be liable to pay the state damages including an amount equal to the sum of money necessary to restock such waters, replenish such resources, and otherwise restore the stream, lake, other water source, or land to its condition prior to the injury, as such condition is determined by the department. Such damages shall be recoverable in an action brought by the attorney general on behalf of the people of the state of Washington in the superior court of the county in which such damages occurred: PROVIDED, That if damages occurred in more than one county the attorney general may bring action in any of the counties where the damage occurred. Any moneys so recovered by the attorney general shall be transferred to the department under whose jurisdiction the damaged resource occurs, for the purposes of restoring the resource.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 26. Formerly RCW 79.76.260.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.270 - Injunctions—Restraining orders.

RCW 78.60.270 Injunctions—Restraining orders.Whenever it shall appear that any person is violating any provision of this chapter, or any rule, regulation, or order made by the department hereunder, and if the department cannot, without litigation, effectively prevent further violation, the department may bring suit in the name of the state against such person in the court in the county of the residence of the defendant, or in the county of the residence of any defendant if there be more than one defendant, or in the county where the violation is alleged to have occurred, to restrain such person from continuing such violation. In such suit the department may, without bond, obtain injunctions prohibitory and mandatory, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, as the facts may warrant.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 27. Formerly RCW 79.76.270.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.280 - Judicial review.

RCW 78.60.280 Judicial review.(1) Any person adversely affected by any rule, regulation, order, or permit entered by the department pursuant to this chapter may obtain judicial review thereof in accordance with the applicable provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW.(2) The court having jurisdiction, insofar as is practicable, shall give precedence to proceedings for judicial review brought under this chapter.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 28. Formerly RCW 79.76.280.]
WA Rev Code § 78.60.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.290 - Violations—Penalty.

RCW 78.60.290 Violations—Penalty.Violation of any provision of this chapter or of any rule, regulation, order of the department, or condition of any permit made hereunder is a gross misdemeanor punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or both.[ 2003 c 53 § 381; 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 29. Formerly RCW 79.76.290.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 78.60.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum|Chapter 78.60 - Geothermal Resources.|78.60.300 - Aiding or abetting violations.

RCW 78.60.300 Aiding or abetting violations.No person shall knowingly aid or abet any other person in the violation of any provision of this chapter or of any rule, regulation or order of the department made hereunder.[ 1974 ex.s. c 43 § 30. Formerly RCW 79.76.300.]
WA Rev Code § 79.02.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.02 - Public Lands Management—General.|79.02.020 - Witnesses—Compelling attendance.

RCW 79.02.020 Witnesses—Compelling attendance.(1) The board or the commissioner has the power to compel through subpoena the attendance of witnesses and production of records for:(a) Hearings pertaining to public lands as provided by this title;(b) Determining the value and character of land, valuable materials, or improvements; and(c) Determining waste or damage to the land.(2) A subpoena may be served by any person authorized by law to serve process.(3) Each witness subpoenaed is allowed the same fees and mileage as paid witnesses in courts of records in this state. The department shall pay these fees and mileage from its general fund appropriation.(4) Any witness failing to comply with a subpoena, without legal excuse, is considered in contempt.(a) The board or commissioner shall certify the facts to the court of the county in which the witness resides for contempt of court proceedings as provided in chapter 7.21 RCW.(b) The certificate of the board or commissioner must be considered by the court as prima facie evidence of the guilt of the witness.(c) Upon legal proof of the facts, the witness is subject to the same penalties as provided in like cases for contempt of court.[ 2003 c 334 § 302.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.02.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.02 - Public Lands Management—General.|79.02.040 - Reconsideration of official acts.

RCW 79.02.040 Reconsideration of official acts.The department may review and reconsider any of its official acts relating to public lands until such time as a lease, contract, or deed shall have been made, executed, and finally issued, and the department may recall any lease, contract, or deed issued for the purpose of correcting mistakes or errors, or supplying omissions.[ 2004 c 199 § 202; 2003 c 334 § 432; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 177; 1927 c 255 § 195; RRS § 7797-195. Formerly RCW 79.01.740, 43.65.080.]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.Savings—Captions—Severability—Effective dates—1982 1st ex.s. c 21: See RCW 79.96.901 through 79.96.905.
WA Rev Code § 79.02.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.02 - Public Lands Management—General.|79.02.050 - Effect of mistake or fraud.

RCW 79.02.050 Effect of mistake or fraud.(1) Any sale, transfer, or lease in which the purchaser, transfer recipient, or lessee obtains the sale or lease by fraud or misrepresentation is void, and the contract of purchase or lease shall be of no effect. In the event of fraud, the contract, transferred property, or lease must be surrendered to the department, but the purchaser, transfer recipient, or lessee may not be refunded any money paid on account of the surrendered contract, transfer, or lease.(2) In the event that a mistake is discovered in the sale or lease, or in the sale of valuable materials, the department may take action to correct the mistake in accordance with RCW 79.02.040 if maintaining the corrected contract, transfer, or lease is in the best interests of the affected trust or trusts.[ 2004 c 199 § 203; 2003 c 334 § 365; 2001 c 250 § 11; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 164; 1959 c 257 § 28; 1927 c 255 § 60; RRS § 7797-60. Prior: 1903 c 79 § 3. Formerly RCW 79.01.240, 79.12.280.]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.Savings—Captions—Severability—Effective dates—1982 1st ex.s. c 21: See RCW 79.135.900 through 79.135.904.
WA Rev Code § 79.02.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.02 - Public Lands Management—General.|79.02.060 - Scope of provisions of chapter 199, Laws of 2004.

RCW 79.02.060 Scope of provisions of chapter 199, Laws of 2004.The provisions of chapter 199, Laws of 2004 are not intended to affect the trust responsibilities or trust management by the department for any trust lands granted by the federal government or legislatively created trusts. The trust obligations relating to federally granted lands, state forestlands, community and technical college forest reserve lands, and university repayment lands shall not be altered by the definition clarifications contained in chapter 199, Laws of 2004. The rights, privileges, and prerogatives of the public shall not be altered in any way by chapter 199, Laws of 2004, and no additional or changed authority or power is granted to any person, corporation, or entity.[ 2004 c 199 § 301.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2004 c 199: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.02.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.02 - Public Lands Management—General.|79.02.080 - Rewards for information regarding violations.

RCW 79.02.080 Rewards for information regarding violations.The department is authorized to offer and pay a reward not to exceed ten thousand dollars in each case for information regarding violations of any statute or rule relating to the state's public lands and natural resources on those lands, except forest practices under chapter 76.09 RCW. No reward may be paid to any federal, state, or local government or agency employees for information obtained by them in the normal course of their employment. The department is authorized to adopt rules in pursuit of its authority under this section to determine the appropriate account or fund from which to pay the reward. The department is also authorized to adopt rules establishing the criteria for paying a reward and the amount to be paid. No appropriation shall be required for disbursement.[ 2003 c 334 § 436; 1994 c 56 § 1; 1990 c 163 § 8. Formerly RCW 79.01.765.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.02.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.02 - Public Lands Management—General.|79.02.090 - Transfer of county auditor's duties.

RCW 79.02.090 Transfer of county auditor's duties.The duties of the county auditor in each county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more, with regard to sales and leases dealt with under this title except RCW 79.11.250, 79.11.260, and * 79.94.040, are transferred to the county treasurer.[ 2003 c 334 § 451; 1991 c 363 § 152; 1983 c 3 § 201; 1955 c 184 § 1. Formerly RCW 79.08.170.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 79.94.040 was recodified as RCW 79.125.040 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Purpose—Captions not law—1991 c 363: See notes following RCW 2.32.180.
WA Rev Code § 79.02.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.02 - Public Lands Management—General.|79.02.095 - Statutes not applicable to state tidelands, shorelands, harbor areas, and the beds of navigable waters.

RCW 79.02.095 Statutes not applicable to state tidelands, shorelands, harbor areas, and the beds of navigable waters.RCW 79.11.080, 79.11.010, 79.11.110, * 79.01.140, 79.11.160, 79.10.125, 79.13.130, * 79.01.252, * 79.01.256, * 79.01.260, * 79.01.264, 79.13.180, 79.02.260, 79.13.320, 79.13.410, 79.13.010, and * 79.01.277 do not apply to state tidelands, shorelands, harbor areas, and the beds of navigable waters.[ 2003 c 334 § 317; 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 22. Formerly RCW 79.01.093.]NOTES:Reviser's note: RCW 79.01.140, 79.01.252, 79.01.256, 79.01.260, 79.01.264, and 79.01.277 were repealed by 2003 c 334 § 551.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Severability—Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 109: See notes following RCW 79.11.040.
WA Rev Code § 79.02.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.02 - Public Lands Management—General.|79.02.100 - Appearance by commissioner before United States land offices.

RCW 79.02.100 Appearance by commissioner before United States land offices.The commissioner of public lands is authorized and directed to appear before the United States land offices in all cases involving the validity of the selections of any lands granted to the state, and to summon witnesses and pay necessary witness fees and stenographer fees in such contested cases.[ 1927 c 255 § 193; RRS § 7797-193. Formerly RCW 79.01.732, 43.12.070.]
WA Rev Code § 79.02.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.02 - Public Lands Management—General.|79.02.110 - Applications for federal certification that lands are nonmineral.

RCW 79.02.110 Applications for federal certification that lands are nonmineral.The commissioner of public lands is authorized and directed to make applications, and to cause publication of notices of applications, to the interior department of the United States for certification that any land granted to the state is nonmineral in character, in accordance with the rules of the general land office of the United States.[ 1927 c 255 § 77; RRS § 7797-77. Prior: 1897 c 89 § 33. Formerly RCW 79.01.308, 79.08.130.]
WA Rev Code § 79.02.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.02 - Public Lands Management—General.|79.02.120 - Lieu lands—Selection agreements authorized.

RCW 79.02.120 Lieu lands—Selection agreements authorized.For the purpose of obtaining from the United States indemnity or lieu lands for such lands granted to the state for common schools, educational, penal, reformatory, charitable, capitol building, or other purposes, as have been or may be lost to the state, or the title to or use or possession of which is claimed by the United States or by others claiming by, through or under the United States, by reason of any of the causes entitling the state to select other lands in lieu thereof, the inclusion of the same in any reservation by or under authority of the United States, or any other appropriation or disposition of the same by the United States, whether such lands are now surveyed or unsurveyed, the department, with the advice and approval of the attorney general, is authorized and empowered to enter into an agreement or agreements, on behalf of the state, with the proper officer or officers of the United States for the relinquishment of any such lands and the selection in lieu thereof, under the provisions of RCW 79.02.120 through 79.02.140, of lands of the United States of equal area and value.[ 2003 c 334 § 488; 1988 c 128 § 63; 1913 c 102 § 1; RRS § 7824. Formerly RCW 79.28.010.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.02.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.02 - Public Lands Management—General.|79.02.130 - Lieu lands—Examination and appraisal.

RCW 79.02.130 Lieu lands—Examination and appraisal.Upon the making of any such agreement, the board shall be empowered and it shall be its duty to cause such examination and appraisal to be made as will determine the area and value, as nearly as may be, of the lands lost to the state, or the title to, use or possession of which is claimed by the United States by reason of the causes mentioned in RCW 79.02.120, and proposed to be relinquished to the United States, and shall cause an examination and appraisal to be made of any lands which may be designated by the officers of the United States as subject to selection by the state in lieu of the lands aforesaid, to the end that the state shall obtain lands in lieu thereof of equal area and value.[ 2003 c 334 § 489; 1988 c 128 § 64; 1913 c 102 § 2; RRS § 7825. Formerly RCW 79.28.020.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.02.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.02 - Public Lands Management—General.|79.02.140 - Lieu lands—Transfer of title to lands relinquished.

RCW 79.02.140 Lieu lands—Transfer of title to lands relinquished.Whenever the title to any lands selected under the provisions of RCW 79.02.120 through 79.02.140 shall become vested in the state of Washington by the acceptance and approval of the lists of lands so selected, or other proper action of the United States, the governor, on behalf of the state of Washington, shall execute and deliver to the United States a deed of conveyance of the lands of the state relinquished under the provisions of RCW 79.02.120 through 79.02.140, which deed shall convey to and vest in the United States all the right, title and interest of the state of Washington therein.[ 2003 c 334 § 490; 1913 c 102 § 3; RRS § 7826. Formerly RCW 79.28.030.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 79.02.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 79 - Public Lands|Chapter 79.02 - Public Lands Management—General.|79.02.150 - Selection to complete uncompleted grants.

RCW 79.02.150 Selection to complete uncompleted grants.So long as any grant of lands by the United States to the state of Washington, for any purpose, or as lieu or indemnity lands therefor, remains incomplete, the commissioner of public lands shall, from time to time, cause the records in his or her office and in the United States land offices, to be examined for the purpose of ascertaining what of the unappropriated lands of the United States are open to selection, and whether any thereof may be of sufficient value and so situated as to warrant their selection as state lands, and in that case may cause the same to be inspected and appraised by one or more state land inspectors, and a full report made thereon by the smallest legal subdivisions of forty acres each, classifying such lands into grazing, farming, and timbered lands, and estimating the value of each tract inspected and the quantity and value of all valuable material thereon, and in the case of timbered lands the amount and value of the standing timber thereon, and the estimated value of such lands after the timber is removed, which report shall be made as amply and expeditiously as possible on blanks to be furnished by the commissioner of public lands for that purpose, under the oath of the inspector to the effect that he or she has personally examined the tracts mentioned in each forty acres thereof, and that said report and appraisement is made from such personal examination, and is, to the best of affiant's knowledge and belief, true and correct, and that the lands are not occupied by any bona fide settler.The commissioner of public lands shall select such unappropriated lands as he or she shall deem advisable, and do all things necessary under the laws of the United States to vest title thereto in the state, and shall assign lands of equal value, as near as may be, to the various uncompleted grants.[ 2013 c 23 § 257; 1927 c 255 § 19; RRS § 7797-19. Prior: 1897 c 89 §§ 5, 7, 9, 10. Formerly RCW 79.01.076, 79.08.050.]NOTES:Lieu lands: Chapter 79.02 RCW.