RCW 85.24.260
Acquisition of property—Eminent domain.
The districts organized under the provisions of this chapter, and the commissioners appointed and qualified as such shall have the right of eminent domain with the power by and through the board of commissioners to condemn and cause to be condemned and appropriated private property for the use of said district in the construction and maintenance of the system of dikes, drains, flood dams and drift barriers, and for any other purpose proper, necessary and convenient for the purpose of carrying into effect the powers vested in said district and the commissioners thereof; and that the property of private corporations shall be subject to the same rights of eminent domain as private individuals. Said board of commissioners shall also have the power to acquire by purchase, in the name of the district, any and all real property necessary to make the improvements herein provided for.
[ 1909 c 225 § 10; RRS § 4370. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1909 c 225 §§ 12, 20, 27, now codified as RCW 85.24.261, 85.24.263, and 85.24.265.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 85 - Diking and Drainage
Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.
85.24.010 - Districts authorized—Powers—Designation.
85.24.015 - Certain powers and rights governed by chapter 85.38 RCW.
85.24.065 - Special assessments—Budgets—Alternative methods.
85.24.070 - Board of commissioners—Oath, bond—Plan of improvement—Levy of assessment, procedure.
85.24.071 - Board of commissioners—Power to conduct business, make contracts, etc.
85.24.073 - Board of commissioners—Construction and maintenance powers.
85.24.075 - Board of commissioners—Duties of board officers—Quorum.
85.24.077 - Board of commissioners—Power to adjourn proceedings.
85.24.079 - Board of commissioners—Rules and regulations.
85.24.080 - Board of commissioners—Compensation and expenses.
85.24.130 - Objections to assessment—Procedure.
85.24.150 - Lien of assessments—Notice and collection.
85.24.160 - Payment of assessment without interest.
85.24.170 - District treasurer—Collection, remittance and disbursement of assessments.
85.24.180 - Sale of property for delinquency—Procedure—Purchaser's interest.
85.24.190 - Disposal by commissioners of lands not redeemed from sale—Use of proceeds.
85.24.220 - Segregation of assessments.
85.24.235 - Special assessment bonds.
85.24.240 - Counties to contribute for benefits to roads, bridges, or health of people.
85.24.250 - Municipality may contribute.
85.24.260 - Acquisition of property—Eminent domain.
85.24.261 - Eminent domain—Procedure.
85.24.263 - Eminent domain—Rights-of-way.
85.24.265 - Eminent domain—Against public lands.
85.24.270 - Cities may be included in district.
85.24.275 - Assessment of state lands.
85.24.280 - Improvement of streams—Scope of powers.
85.24.285 - Improvement of streams—Streambeds are property of district—Disposition.