# RCW 47.12.011: RCW 47.12.011: Purchase options authorized

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S011

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 47.12.011
- **Heading:** RCW 47.12.011: Purchase options authorized
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 47 / Chapter 12 / Section 011

## Text

Whenever it becomes necessary or feasible to purchase rights-of-way for state highways, and the department deems it to be in the best interest of the general public, the department may secure options for purchase of property needed or proposed for any entire project or section thereof or proposed alignment for the location or relocation of any highway.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 37.12.010 RCW 37.12.010: Assumption of criminal and civil jurisdiction by state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S010.md)
- [RCW 37.12.050 RCW 37.12.050: State's jurisdiction limited by federal law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S050.md)
- [RCW 37.12.150 RCW 37.12.150: Retrocession of federal jurisdiction over lands excluded from Olympic National Park.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S150.md)
- [RCW 37.12.160 RCW 37.12.160: Retrocession of civil and/or criminal jurisdiction—Process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S160.md)
- [RCW 47.12.011 RCW 47.12.011: Purchase options authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S011.md)
- [RCW 47.12.015 RCW 47.12.015: "Reservation boundary" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S015.md)
- [RCW 47.12.023 RCW 47.12.023: Acquisition of state lands or interests or rights therein—Procedures—Compensation—Reacquisition by department of natural resources.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S023.md)
- [RCW 47.12.026 RCW 47.12.026: Acquisition of state lands or interests or rights therein—Easements—Removal of materials—Relocation of railroad tracks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S026.md)
- [RCW 47.12.029 RCW 47.12.029: Acquisition of state lands or interests or rights therein—Certain purposes prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S029.md)
- [RCW 47.12.040 RCW 47.12.040: Acquisition of property from a political subdivision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S040.md)
- [RCW 47.12.044 RCW 47.12.044: Proceedings to acquire property or rights for highway purposes—Precedence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S044.md)
- [RCW 47.12.055 RCW 47.12.055: Notification requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S055.md)
- [RCW 47.12.063 RCW 47.12.063: Surplus real property program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S063.md)
- [RCW 47.12.064 RCW 47.12.064: Affordable housing—Inventory of suitable property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C12_S064.md)

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