Revised Code of Washington
2023 Archive

Chapter 81.36 RCW
RAILROADSCORPORATE POWERS AND DUTIES
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Sections
81.36.010Right of eminent domain.
81.36.020Right of entry.
81.36.030Intersections and connections with other roads or canals.
81.36.040Line or canal across or along watercourses.
81.36.050Change of grade or location of road or canal.
81.36.060Extensions, branch lines.
81.36.075Proceedings prior to March 18, 1909, validated.
81.36.090Requisites to building extension or branch line.
81.36.100Bridges over navigable streams.
81.36.120May own securities of irrigation companies.
81.36.130May construct and operate ditches and canals.
NOTES:
Assessment of private car companies for property tax purposes: Chapter 84.16 RCW.
Consolidation of competing railroads prohibited: State Constitution Art. 12 § 16.
Constitutional limitations, generally: State Constitution Art. 12.
Express companies: State Constitution Art. 12 § 21.
Rights-of-way over public lands, bridges, etc.: Chapter 79.36 RCW.
Taxation of rolling stock: State Constitution Art. 12 § 17.