Existing rights not affected.

RCW 90.44.440
in effect
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RCW 90.44.400 through 90.44.430 shall not affect any water rights existing as of May 21, 1985. RCW 90.44.400 through 90.44.430 shall not affect any water rights existing as of May 21, 1985.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=90.44&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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