Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 78. MINES, MINERALS, AND PETROLEUM |
Chapter 78.44. Surface mining. |
Section 78.44.260. Operating without permit—Penalty.
Latest version.
- Any miner or permit holder conducting surface mining within the state of Washington without a valid reclamation permit shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. Surface mining outside of the permitted area shall constitute illegal mining without a valid reclamation permit. Each day of mining without a valid reclamation permit shall constitute a separate offense.NOTES:Captions—Severability—Effective date—1993 c 518: See notes following RCW 78.44.010.