# RCW 47.32.010: RCW 47.32.010: Order to remove obstructions—Removal by state

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 47.32.010
- **Heading:** RCW 47.32.010: Order to remove obstructions—Removal by state
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 47 / Chapter 32 / Section 010

## Text

Whenever the department determines and orders that it is necessary for the convenience and safety of public travel and the use of (or construction, alteration, repair, improvement, or maintenance of) any state highway to have the full width of right-of-way of any such state highway or of any portion of the right-of-way of any such state highway free from any and all obstructions, encroachments, and occupancy, other than pole lines, pipe lines, or other structures maintained thereon for public or quasi-public utilities by virtue of a valid franchise, and causes due notice of the order to be given as provided by law, the obstructions, encroachments, and means of occupancy, and any structure, building, improvement, or other means of occupancy of any of the right-of-way of the state highway not removed within the time allowed by law shall become an unlawful property and may be confiscated, removed, and sold or destroyed by the state of Washington according to procedure as provided in this chapter, without any right in anyone to make any claim therefor, either by reason of the removal thereof or otherwise. It is unlawful for any person to keep, maintain, or occupy any such unlawful structure.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 47.32.010 RCW 47.32.010: Order to remove obstructions—Removal by state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S010.md)
- [RCW 47.32.020 RCW 47.32.020: Notice of order, contents, posting—Return.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S020.md)
- [RCW 47.32.030 RCW 47.32.030: Proceedings in rem authorized—Records certified.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S030.md)
- [RCW 47.32.040 RCW 47.32.040: Complaint, contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S040.md)
- [RCW 47.32.050 RCW 47.32.050: Notice, action, service, contents—Proceedings void when.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S050.md)
- [RCW 47.32.060 RCW 47.32.060: Hearing—Findings—Order—Appellate review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S060.md)
- [RCW 47.32.070 RCW 47.32.070: Writ, execution of—Return—Disposition of unsold property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S070.md)
- [RCW 47.32.080 RCW 47.32.080: Property reclaimed—Bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S080.md)
- [RCW 47.32.090 RCW 47.32.090: Sureties on bond—Hearing on claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S090.md)
- [RCW 47.32.100 RCW 47.32.100: Procedure when claimant wins or loses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S100.md)
- [RCW 47.32.110 RCW 47.32.110: Merchandising structures—Permit—Removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S110.md)
- [RCW 47.32.120 RCW 47.32.120: Business places along highway.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S120.md)
- [RCW 47.32.130 RCW 47.32.130: Dangerous objects and structures as nuisances—Logs—Abatement—Removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S130.md)
- [RCW 47.32.140 RCW 47.32.140: Railroad grade crossings, obstructions—Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S140.md)

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