Failure to file claim waives and relinquishes right.

RCW 90.14.071
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Except as provided in *section 5 of this act or as exempted from filing by RCW 90.14.041 , any person claiming the right to divert or withdraw waters of the state as set forth in RCW 90.14.041 , who fails to file a statement of claim as provided in RCW 90.14.041 , 90.14.043 , or 90.14.068 and in RCW 90.14.051 and 90.14.061 , shall be conclusively deemed to have waived and relinquished any right, title, or interest in said right. Except as provided in *section 5 of this act or as exempted from filing by RCW 90.14.041 , any person claiming the right to divert or withdraw waters of the state as set forth in RCW 90.14.041 , who fails to file a statement of claim as provided in RCW 90.14.041 , 90.14.043 , or 90.14.068 and in RCW 90.14.051 and 90.14.061 , shall be conclusively deemed to have waived and relinquished any right, title, or interest in said right.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=90.14&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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