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The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all groundwater rights under state jurisdiction, except that WAC 173-154-050 and 173-154-060 shall apply only to permits issued or other groundwater rights established subsequent to the effective date of this chapter and to withdrawal facilities which are the subject of an application for change of water right filed pursuant to RCW 90.44.100 subsequent to the effective date of this chapter.