Many Whatcom County landowners are wondering “what’s next” in wake of the Hirst ruling on permit-exempt wells. Since the State Supreme Court’s October 2016 …
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Vested Rights and Marijuana Businesses in Washington State
On December 29, the Washington State Supreme Court issued its ruling in Snohomish County, et. al. v. Pollution Control Hearings Board, et al., holding that the …
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Whatcom County Council Introduces Ordinance Making Interim Amendments to Comprehensive Plan Following Hirst Ruling
At its November 22 meeting, the Whatcom County Council introduced a draft ordinance making interim amendments to the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan and …
Building Permits and Exempt Wells in Whatcom County: What Rural Landowners Should Know
Since the Whatcom County v. Hirst decision came down in October, many rural landowners have questions regarding their ability to develop land in Whatcom County …
Changing Course in Washington Water Law
Two recent Washington State Supreme Court cases have significantly altered the course of Washington water law: Swinomish v. Ecology and Foster v. Ecology. These …
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