AGO Opinion Topics: GRANTING PROSPECTING LEASES AND MINING CONTRACTS LANDS OWNED STATE WASHINGTON

Any person or persons desiring to obtain a prospecting lease or mining contract on land owned by the State of Washington, Department of Game, must first obtain the approval of the Department of Game which, in turn, will submit its recommendation to the Commissioner of Public Lands for action as provided under Section 30, Chapter 275, Laws of 1947, and the Public Lands Act of 1927.