Applicability — Construction.
RCW 43.83B.425
in effectNothing in this chapter shall: (1) Authorize any interference whatsoever with existing water rights; (2) Authorize the establishment of rights to withdrawal of waters of a permanent nature or of rights with any priority; (3) Authorize the establishment of a water right under RCW 90.03.250 or 90.44.060 ; (4) Preclude any person from filing an application pursuant to RCW 90.03.250 or 90.44.060 .
Nothing in this chapter shall:
(1) Authorize any interference whatsoever with existing water rights;
(2) Authorize the establishment of rights to withdrawal of waters of a permanent nature or of rights with any priority;
(3) Authorize the establishment of a water right under RCW 90.03.250 or 90.44.060 ;
(4) Preclude any person from filing an application pursuant to RCW 90.03.250 or 90.44.060 .
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.83B&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026
