Involuntary impairment of existing water rights not authorized.

RCW 90.42.070
in effect
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Nothing in this chapter authorizes the involuntary impairment of any existing water rights. Nothing in this chapter authorizes the involuntary impairment of any existing water rights.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=90.42&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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