RCW 78.12.020
Complaint—Contents.
Three persons being residents of the county, and knowing or having reason to believe that the provisions of RCW 78.12.010 are being or have been violated within such county, may file a notice with any district or municipal court therein, which notice shall be in writing, and shall state—First, the location, as near as may be, of the hole, excavation or shaft. Second, that the same is dangerous to persons or animals, and has been left or is being worked contrary to the provisions of this chapter. Third, the name of the person or persons, company or corporation who is or are the owners of the same, if known, or if unknown, the persons who were known to be employed therein. Fourth, if abandoned and no claimant; and Fifth, the estimated cost of fencing or otherwise securing the same against any avoidable accidents.
[ 1987 c 202 § 231; 1987 c 3 § 19; 1890 p 121 § 2; RRS § 8858.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 3: See note following RCW 3.70.010.
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum
Chapter 78.12 - Abandoned Shafts and Excavations.
78.12.010 - Shafts, excavations to be fenced.
78.12.020 - Complaint—Contents.
78.12.030 - Order to serve notice.
78.12.040 - Notice—Contents—Civil and criminal penalties.
78.12.050 - Suit in name of state—Disposition of proceeds.
78.12.060 - Procedure when shaft unclaimed.