Appropriation of Water for Public and Industrial Purposes (Revised Code of Washington (RCW): Title 90 Water Rights—Environment; Chapter 90.16) Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision State of Washington Document type Legislation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Water rights Expropriation Industrial water use Procedural matters Servitude Authorization/permit Royalties/fees Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Chapter of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) concerns appropriation of water for public and industrial purposes. Specifically, it provides for appropriation by certain water companies; appropriation for industrial purposes; appropriation for industrial purposes, procedure; right of eminent domain by water power companies; right of eminent domain by water power companies, right of entry; right of eminent domain by water power companies, procedure; use of water for power development, annual license fee, progress report, exceptions to the fee schedule, ensuring accountability in the programs; schedule of fees for claimants of water power, statement of claim, penalties, excessive claim, abandonment; disposition of fees; appropriation of lands by corporations conveying water; water for use outside state; and water for use outside state, reciprocity. Full text English Website leg.wa.gov