RCW 90.80.005Findings.The legislature finds:(1) Voluntary water right transfers can reallocate water use in a manner that will result in more efficient use of water resources;(2) Voluntary water right transfers can help alleviate water shortages, save capital outlays, reduce development costs, and provide an incentive for investment in water conservation efforts by water right holders; and(3) The state should expedite the administrative process for water right transfers by authorizing the establishment of water conservancy boards.[ 2001 c 237 s 6; 1997 c 441 s 1.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—Effective date—2001 c 237: See notes following RCW 90.82.040.Intent—2001 c 237: See note following RCW 90.66.065.
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