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RCW rcw-19-027
Chapter 19.27 RCW: STATE BUILDING CODE
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Sections HTMLPDF 19.27.010Short title. HTMLPDF 19.27.015Definitions. HTMLPDF 19.27.020PurposesâObjectivesâStandards. HTMLPDF 19.27.031State building codeâAdoptionâConflictsâOpinions. HTMLPDF 19.27.032AmendmentâTimelineâRequirementsâPublic access. HTMLPDF 19.27.033AmendmentâTechnical advisory groups. HTMLPDF 19.27.034AmendmentâApproval criteria. HTMLPDF 19.27.035Process for review. HTMLPDF 19.27.040Cities and counties authorized to amend state building codeâLimitations. HTMLPDF 19.27.042Cities and countiesâEmergency exemptions for housing for indigent personsâRule making for temporary emergency shelter standards. HTMLPDF 19.27.050Enforcement. HTMLPDF 19.27.060Local building regulations supersededâExceptions. HTMLPDF 19.27.065ExemptionâTemporary growing structures used for production of horticultural plants. HTMLPDF 19.27.067Temporary worker housingâExemptionâStandards. HTMLPDF 19.27.070State building code councilâEstablishedâMembershipâTravel expenses. HTMLPDF 19.27.074State building code councilâDutiesâPublic meetingsâTiming of code changes. HTMLPDF 19.27.076State building code councilâOpen public access information technologies. HTMLPDF 19.27.077State building code councilâMobile on-demand gasoline operationsâAdoption of rulesâFees. HTMLPDF 19.27.080Chapters of RCW not affected. HTMLPDF 19.27.085Building code council accountâBuilding permit fee. HTMLPDF 19.27.087Building permit and plan review feesâAgricultural structures. HTMLPDF 19.27.090Local jurisdictions reserved. HTMLPDF 19.27.095Building permit applicationâConsiderationâRequirements. HTMLPDF 19.27.097Building permit applicationâEvidence of adequate water supplyâAuthority of a county or city to impose additional requirementsâApplicabilityâExemptionâGroundwater withdrawal authorized under RCW 90.44.050. HTMLPDF 19.27.100Cities, towns, counties may impose fees different from state building code. HTMLPDF 19.27.110International fire codeâAdministration and enforcement by counties, other political subdivisions and municipal corporationsâFees. HTMLPDF 19.27.111RCW 19.27.080 not affected. HTMLPDF 19.27.113Automatic fire-extinguishing systems for certain school buildings. HTMLPDF 19.27.115Technical advisory groupâInternational building code. HTMLPDF 19.27.120Buildings or structures having special historical or architectural significanceâException. HTMLPDF 19.27.140Copy of permit to county assessor. HTMLPDF 19.27.150Report to department of enterprise services. HTMLPDF 19.27.160Counties with populations of from five thousand to less than ten thousandâOrdinance reenactment. HTMLPDF 19.27.175Recycled materialsâStudy code and adopt changes. HTMLPDF 19.27.180Residential buildings moved into a city or countyâApplicability of building codes and electrical installation requirements. HTMLPDF 19.27.190Indoor air qualityâInterim and final requirements for maintenance. HTMLPDF 19.27.195Renewable energy systemsâStudy code and adopt changes. HTMLPDF 19.27.490Fish habitat enhancement project. HTMLPDF 19.27.500NightclubsâAutomatic sprinkler systemâBuilding code council shall adopt rules. HTMLPDF 19.27.510"Nightclub" defined. HTMLPDF 19.27.520Building constructed, used, or converted to nightclubâIn accordance with chapter. HTMLPDF 19.27.530Carbon monoxide alarmsâRequirementsâExemptionsâAdoption of rules. HTMLPDF 19.27.540Electric vehicle infrastructure requirementsâRules. HTMLPDF 19.27.550Accessible parking space access aisles. HTMLPDF 19.27.560International Wildland Urban Interface CodeâLocal wildfire hazard and base-level wildfire risk maps. HTMLPDF 19.27.570Mass timber productsâBuilding construction. HTMLPDF 19.27.580Use of substitutesâAdoption of rules. HTMLPDF 19.27.590Drinking fountain/bottle filling station. HTMLPDF 19.27.595Accessible parking space requirementsâRules. HTMLPDF 19.27.600Child care centersâOccupancy load. HTMLPDF 19.27.610Collection of source-separated materials. FIRE AND SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS TESTING
HTMLPDF 19.27.700Definitions.
HTMLPDF 19.27.710Owners of buildings equipped with fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers, or smoke control systemsâDutiesâPenalty. HTMLPDF 19.27.720Inspections and testsâQualificationsâReportâPenalty. HTMLPDF 19.27.730State building code council and director of fire protectionâImplementation and enforcement. HTMLPDF 19.27.740Building ownerâViolationsâPenalties. TEMPORARY PROVISIONS
HTMLPDF 19.27.800Multiplex housing technical advisory group. HTMLPDF 19.27.801Dwelling unit size technical advisory group. HTMLPDF 19.27.802Residential housingâStandard energy code plan. NOTES:
Building permits: RCW 36.21.070 and 36.21.080.
Counties adoption of building, plumbing, electrical codes, etc: RCW 36.32.120(7). building codes: Chapter 36.43 RCW.
Energy-related building standards: Chapter 19.27A RCW.
Underground storage tanks: RCW 70A.355.020.
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RCW rcw-35-002
Chapter 35.02 RCW: INCORPORATION PROCEEDINGS
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Combined city and county municipal corporations: State Constitution Art. 11 s 16 (Amendment 58).
Fire protection districts, effect upon: Chapter 52.22 RCW.
Incorporation of municipalities: State Constitution Art. 11 s 10 (Amendment 40).
Incorporation proceedings exempt from State Environmental Policy Act: RCW 36.93.170, 43.21C.220.
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RCW rcw-35-013
Chapter 35.13 RCW: ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED AREAS
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Sections HTMLPDF 35.13.001Actions subject to review by boundary review board. HTMLPDF 35.13.005Annexations beyond urban growth areas prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.13.010Authority for annexation. HTMLPDF 35.13.015Election methodâResolution for electionâContents of resolution. HTMLPDF 35.13.020Election methodâPetition for electionâSignersâRate of assessment in annexed areaâComprehensive planâFiling and approvalâCosts. HTMLPDF 35.13.030Election methodâPetition for electionâContent. HTMLPDF 35.13.040Election methodâHearingâNotice. HTMLPDF 35.13.050Election methodâPetition or resolution for electionâOthers covering same area barred from consideration, withdrawal. HTMLPDF 35.13.060Election methodâFixing date of election. HTMLPDF 35.13.070Election methodâConduct of election. HTMLPDF 35.13.080Election methodâNotice of election. HTMLPDF 35.13.090Election methodâVote requiredâProposition for assumption of indebtednessâCertification. HTMLPDF 35.13.095Election methodâVote required for annexation with assumption of indebtednessâWithout assumption of indebtedness. HTMLPDF 35.13.100Election methodâOrdinances required upon voter approvalâAssumption of indebtedness. HTMLPDF 35.13.110Election methodâEffective date of annexation or annexation and comprehensive planâTaxation of area annexed. HTMLPDF 35.13.120Election method is alternative. HTMLPDF 35.13.125Direct petition methodâCommencement of proceedingsâNotice to legislative bodyâMeetingâAssumption of indebtednessâComprehensive plan. HTMLPDF 35.13.130Direct petition methodâPetitionâSignersâContent. HTMLPDF 35.13.140Direct petition methodâNotice of hearing. HTMLPDF 35.13.150Direct petition methodâOrdinance providing for annexation. HTMLPDF 35.13.160Direct petition methodâEffective date of annexation or annexation and comprehensive planâAssessment, taxation of territory annexed. HTMLPDF 35.13.170Direct petition method is alternative. HTMLPDF 35.13.171Review boardâConveningâComposition. HTMLPDF 35.13.172When review procedure may be dispensed with. HTMLPDF 35.13.173Determination by review boardâFactors consideredâFiling of findings. HTMLPDF 35.13.174Date for annexation election if review board's determination favorable. HTMLPDF 35.13.176Territory subject to annexation proposalâWhen annexation by another city or incorporation allowed. HTMLPDF 35.13.177Comprehensive land use plan for area to be annexedâContentsâPurpose. HTMLPDF 35.13.178Comprehensive land use plan for area to be annexedâHearings on proposed planâNoticeâFiling. HTMLPDF 35.13.180Annexation for municipal purposes. HTMLPDF 35.13.182Annexation of unincorporated island of territoryâResolutionâNotice of hearing. HTMLPDF 35.13.1821Annexation of unincorporated island of territoryâReferendumâElection. HTMLPDF 35.13.1822Annexation of unincorporated island of territoryâNotice, hearing. HTMLPDF 35.13.185Annexation of federal areas by first-class city. HTMLPDF 35.13.190Annexation of federal areas by second-class cities and towns. HTMLPDF 35.13.200Annexation of federal areas by second-class cities and townsâAnnexation ordinanceâProvisions. HTMLPDF 35.13.210Annexation of federal areas by second-class cities and townsâAuthority over annexed territory. HTMLPDF 35.13.215Annexation of fire districtsâTransfer of employees. HTMLPDF 35.13.225Annexation of fire districtsâTransfer of employeesâRights and benefits. HTMLPDF 35.13.235Annexation of fire districtsâTransfer of employeesâNoticeâTime limitation. HTMLPDF 35.13.238Annexation of territory served by fire districts, interlocal agreement processâAnnexation of fire districts, transfer of employees. HTMLPDF 35.13.249Annexation of fire districtsâOwnership of assets of fire protection districtâOutstanding indebtedness not affected. HTMLPDF 35.13.252Fire protection and safety in proposed annexed territoryâReport request. HTMLPDF 35.13.256Fire protection servicesâBenefit chargeâResolutionâExemptionsâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 35.13.260Determining population of annexed territoryâCertificateâAs basis for allocation of state fundsâRevised certificate. HTMLPDF 35.13.270Taxes collected in annexed territoryâNotification of annexation. HTMLPDF 35.13.280Cancellation, acquisition of franchise or permit for operation of public service business in territory annexedâRegulation of solid waste collection. HTMLPDF 35.13.290When right-of-way may be includedâUse of right-of-way line as corporate boundary. HTMLPDF 35.13.300Boundary line adjustmentâPurposeâDefinition. HTMLPDF 35.13.310Boundary line adjustmentâAgreementâNot subject to review. HTMLPDF 35.13.320Boundary line adjustmentâWhen adjustment requiredâLimitationâNot subject to review. HTMLPDF 35.13.330Boundary line adjustmentâAgreement pending incorporationâLimitationâNot subject to review. HTMLPDF 35.13.340Boundary line adjustmentâInclusion or exclusion of remaining portion of parcelâWhen subject to reviewâDefinition. HTMLPDF 35.13.350Providing annexation information to public. HTMLPDF 35.13.360Transfer of county sheriff's employeesâPurpose. HTMLPDF 35.13.370Transfer of county sheriff's employeesâWhen authorized. HTMLPDF 35.13.380Transfer of county sheriff's employeesâConditions, limitations. HTMLPDF 35.13.390Transfer of county sheriff's employeesâRules. HTMLPDF 35.13.400Transfer of county sheriff's employeesâNotification of right to transferâTime for filing transfer request. HTMLPDF 35.13.410Alternative direct petition methodâCommencement of proceedingsâNotice to legislative bodyâMeetingâAssumption of indebtednessâComprehensive plan. HTMLPDF 35.13.420Alternative direct petition methodâPetitionâSignersâContent. HTMLPDF 35.13.430Alternative direct petition methodâNotice of hearing. HTMLPDF 35.13.440Alternative direct petition methodâOrdinance providing for annexation. HTMLPDF 35.13.450Alternative direct petition methodâEffective date of annexation and comprehensive planâAssessment, taxation of territory annexed. HTMLPDF 35.13.460Alternative direct petition methodâMethod is alternative. HTMLPDF 35.13.470Annexation of territory within urban growth areasâInterlocal agreementâPublic hearingâOrdinance providing for annexation. HTMLPDF 35.13.480Annexation of territory within urban growth areasâCounty may initiate process with other cities or townsâInterlocal agreementâPublic hearingâOrdinanceâReferendumâElection, when necessary. HTMLPDF 35.13.490Annexation of territory used for an agricultural fair. HTMLPDF 35.13.500Annexation of territory within regional transit authorities. HTMLPDF 35.13.900Application of chapter to annexations involving water or sewer service. NOTES:
Annexation of fire protection district territory: RCW 35.02.190 through 35.02.205.
Consolidation and annexation of cities and towns: Chapter 35.10 RCW.
Local governmental organizations, actions affecting boundaries, review by boundary review board: Chapter 36.93 RCW.
Population determinations: Chapter 43.62 RCW.
Procedure to attack consolidation or annexation affecting a city of the second class: RCW 35.23.545.
Provisions relating to city annexation review boards not applicable where boundary review board created: RCW 36.93.220.
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Chapter 35.21 RCW: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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Sections HTMLPDF 35.21.005Sufficiency of petitions. HTMLPDF 35.21.010General corporate powersâTowns, restrictions as to area. HTMLPDF 35.21.015Salary commissions. HTMLPDF 35.21.020Auditoriums, art museums, swimming pools, etc.âPower to acquire. HTMLPDF 35.21.030Auxiliary water systems for protection from fire. HTMLPDF 35.21.070Cumulative reserve fundâAuthority to create. HTMLPDF 35.21.080Cumulative reserve fundâAnnual levy forâApplication of budget law. HTMLPDF 35.21.085Payrolls fundâClaims fund. HTMLPDF 35.21.086Payrolls fundâTransfers from insolvent funds. HTMLPDF 35.21.087Employee checks, drafts, warrantsâCity, town may cash. HTMLPDF 35.21.088Equipment rental fund. HTMLPDF 35.21.090Dikes, levees, embankmentsâAuthority to construct. HTMLPDF 35.21.095Bridge jumping hazard signs. HTMLPDF 35.21.100DonationsâAuthority to accept and use. HTMLPDF 35.21.110FerriesâAuthority to acquire and maintain. HTMLPDF 35.21.120Solid waste handling systemâContracts. HTMLPDF 35.21.130Solid waste or recyclable materials collectionâOrdinance. HTMLPDF 35.21.135Solid waste or recyclable materials collectionâCurbside recyclingâReduced rate. HTMLPDF 35.21.140GarbageâNotice of lienâForeclosure. HTMLPDF 35.21.150GarbageâLienâPriority. HTMLPDF 35.21.152Solid waste handlingâAgreementsâPurposesâTerms and conditions. HTMLPDF 35.21.154Solid wasteâCompliance with chapter 70A.205 RCW required. HTMLPDF 35.21.156Solid wasteâContracts with vendors for solid waste handling systems, plants, sites, or facilitiesâRequirementsâVendor selection procedures. HTMLPDF 35.21.157Solid waste collectionâRate increase notice. HTMLPDF 35.21.158Collection and transportation of recyclable materials by recycling companies or nonprofit entitiesâReuse or reclamationâApplication of chapter. HTMLPDF 35.21.160Jurisdiction over adjacent waters. HTMLPDF 35.21.163Penalty for act constituting a crime under state lawâLimitation. HTMLPDF 35.21.165Driving while under the influence of liquor or drugâMinimum penalties. HTMLPDF 35.21.175Offices to be open certain days and hours. HTMLPDF 35.21.180OrdinancesâAdoption of codes by reference. HTMLPDF 35.21.185OrdinancesâInformation pooling. HTMLPDF 35.21.190Parkways, park drives, and boulevards. HTMLPDF 35.21.192Urban agriculture zone. HTMLPDF 35.21.194Community gardens. HTMLPDF 35.21.195Statewide sexual assault kit tracking systemâParticipation by local law enforcement agencies. HTMLPDF 35.21.200Residence qualifications of appointive officials and employees. HTMLPDF 35.21.203Recall sufficiency hearingâPayment of defense expenses. HTMLPDF 35.21.205Liability insurance for officials and employees. HTMLPDF 35.21.207Liability insurance for officers and employees authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.209Insurance and workers' compensation for offenders performing community restitution. HTMLPDF 35.21.210Sewerage, drainage, and water supply. HTMLPDF 35.21.215Powers relative to systems of sewerage. HTMLPDF 35.21.217Utility servicesâDepositâTenants' delinquenciesâNoticeâLien. HTMLPDF 35.21.220SidewalksâRegulation of use of. HTMLPDF 35.21.225Transportation benefit districts. HTMLPDF 35.21.228Rail fixed guideway public transportation systemâSafety program plan and security and emergency preparedness plan. HTMLPDF 35.21.230Streets over tidelands declared public highways. HTMLPDF 35.21.240Streets over tidelandsâControl of. HTMLPDF 35.21.250Streets and alleys over first-class tidelandsâControl of. HTMLPDF 35.21.260StreetsâAnnual report to secretary of transportation. HTMLPDF 35.21.270StreetsâRecords of funds received and used for construction, repair, maintenance. HTMLPDF 35.21.275Street improvementsâProvision of supplies or materials. HTMLPDF 35.21.278Contracts with community service organizations for public improvementsâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.280Tax on admissionsâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.286Limitations on the use of gasâProhibition. HTMLPDF 35.21.290Utility servicesâLien forâEmergency declaration. HTMLPDF 35.21.300Utility servicesâEnforcement of lienâLimitations on termination of service for residential heating. HTMLPDF 35.21.302Utility servicesâInvoluntary termination of service during heat-related alerts prohibitedâReconnection and repayment planâReport. HTMLPDF 35.21.305Utility connection chargesâWaiver for low-income persons. HTMLPDF 35.21.310Removal of overhanging or obstructing vegetationâRemoval, destroying debris. HTMLPDF 35.21.315Amateur radio antennasâLocal regulation to conform with federal law. HTMLPDF 35.21.320WarrantsâInterest rateâPayment. HTMLPDF 35.21.333Chief of police or marshalâEligibility requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.334Chief of police or marshalâBackground investigation. HTMLPDF 35.21.335Chief of police or marshalâVacancy. HTMLPDF 35.21.340Cemeteries and funeral facilities. HTMLPDF 35.21.350Civil service in police and fire departments. HTMLPDF 35.21.360Eminent domain by cities and towns. HTMLPDF 35.21.370Joint county and city hospitals. HTMLPDF 35.21.380Joint county and city buildings. HTMLPDF 35.21.385Counties with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more may contract with cities concerning buildings and related improvements. HTMLPDF 35.21.390Public employment, civil service and pensions. HTMLPDF 35.21.392ContractorsâAuthority of city to verify registration and report violations. HTMLPDF 35.21.395Historic preservationâAuthorization to acquire property, borrow money, issue bonds, etc. HTMLPDF 35.21.400City may acquire property for parks, recreational, viewpoint, greenbelt, conservation, historic, scenic, or view purposes. HTMLPDF 35.21.403Authority to establish lake and beach management districts. HTMLPDF 35.21.404Fish enhancement projectâCity's or town's liability. HTMLPDF 35.21.405Moorage facilitiesâRegulations authorizedâPort charges, delinquencyâAbandoned vessels, public sale. HTMLPDF 35.21.407Abandoned or derelict vessels. HTMLPDF 35.21.408Transfer of ownership of a city or town-owned vesselâReview of vessel's physical condition. HTMLPDF 35.21.409Transfer of ownership of a city or town-owned vesselâFurther requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.410Nonpolluting power generation by individualâExemption from regulationâAuthorization to contract with utility. HTMLPDF 35.21.412Hydroelectric resourcesâSeparate legal authorityâCreation by irrigation districts and cities, towns, or public utility districts. HTMLPDF 35.21.415Electrical utilitiesâCivil immunity of officials and employees for good faith mistakes and errors of judgment. HTMLPDF 35.21.417Hydroelectric reservoir extending across international boundaryâAgreement with Province of British Columbia. HTMLPDF 35.21.418Hydroelectric reservoir extending across international boundaryâCommissionâPowers. HTMLPDF 35.21.420UtilitiesâCity may support county in which generating plant locatedâCities with a population greater than five hundred thousand responsible for impact payments and arrearagesâArbitration. HTMLPDF 35.21.422UtilitiesâCities in a county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more west of Cascades may support cities, towns, counties and taxing districts in which facilities located. HTMLPDF 35.21.425City constructing generating facility in other countyâReimbursement of county or school districtâReimbursement by cities with a population greater than five hundred thousand. HTMLPDF 35.21.426City constructing generating facility in other countyâNotice of lossâNegotiationsâArbitration. HTMLPDF 35.21.427City constructing generating facility in other countyâAdditional findingsâRenegotiation. HTMLPDF 35.21.430UtilitiesâCity may pay taxing districts involved after acquisition of private power facilities. HTMLPDF 35.21.440UtilitiesâAdditional payments to school districts having bonded indebtedness. HTMLPDF 35.21.450UtilitiesâPayment of taxes. HTMLPDF 35.21.455Locally regulated utilitiesâAttachments to poles. HTMLPDF 35.21.465Crop purchase contracts for dedicated energy crops. HTMLPDF 35.21.470Building construction projectsâCity or town prohibited from requiring state agencies or local governments to provide bond or other security as a condition for issuance of permit. HTMLPDF 35.21.475Statement of restrictions applicable to real property. HTMLPDF 35.21.500Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâScope of codification. HTMLPDF 35.21.510Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâAuthorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.520Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâAdoption as official code of city. HTMLPDF 35.21.530Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâFilingâNotice of hearing. HTMLPDF 35.21.540Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâLegislative body may amend, adopt, or reject adopting ordinanceâWhen official code. HTMLPDF 35.21.550Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâCopies as proof of ordinances. HTMLPDF 35.21.560Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâAdoption of new material. HTMLPDF 35.21.570Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâCodification satisfies single subject, title, and amendment requirements of statute or charter. HTMLPDF 35.21.590Executory conditional sales contracts for purchase of propertyâLimit on indebtednessâElection, when. HTMLPDF 35.21.630Youth agenciesâEstablishment authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.635Juvenile curfews. HTMLPDF 35.21.640Conferences to study regional and governmental problems, counties and cities may establish. HTMLPDF 35.21.650Prepayment of taxes or assessments authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.660Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development ActâAgreements with federal governmentâScope of authority. HTMLPDF 35.21.670Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development ActâPowers and limitations of public corporations, commissions or authorities created. HTMLPDF 35.21.680Participation in Economic Opportunity Act programs. HTMLPDF 35.21.682City or town may not limit number of unrelated persons occupying a household or dwelling unitâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.683Transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, indoor emergency shelters, and indoor emergency housing. HTMLPDF 35.21.684Authority to regulate placement or use of homesâRegulation of manufactured homesâIssuance of permitsâRestrictions on location of manufactured/mobile homes and entry or removal of recreational vehicles used as primary residences. HTMLPDF 35.21.685Low-income housingâLoans and grants. HTMLPDF 35.21.686Tiny house communities. HTMLPDF 35.21.688Family day-care provider's home facilityâCity or town may not prohibit in residential or commercial areaâConditions. HTMLPDF 35.21.689Permanent supportive housingâCity may not prohibit where multifamily housing is permitted. HTMLPDF 35.21.690Authority to regulate auctioneersâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.692Authority to regulate massage therapistsâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.695Authority to own and operate professional sports franchise. HTMLPDF 35.21.696Newspaper carrier regulation. HTMLPDF 35.21.698Regulation of financial transactionsâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.700Tourist promotion. HTMLPDF 35.21.703Economic development programs. HTMLPDF 35.21.706Imposition or increase of business and occupation taxâReferendum procedure requiredâExclusive procedure. HTMLPDF 35.21.710License fees or taxes on certain business activitiesâUniform rate requiredâMaximum rate established. HTMLPDF 35.21.711License fees or taxes on certain business activitiesâExcess rates authorized by voters. HTMLPDF 35.21.712License fees or taxes on telephone business to be at uniform rate. HTMLPDF 35.21.714License fees or taxes on telephone businessâImposition on certain gross revenues authorizedâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.715Taxes on network telephone services. HTMLPDF 35.21.717Taxation of internet accessâMoratorium. HTMLPDF 35.21.718State route No. 16âTax on operation prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.720City contracts to obtain sheriff's office law enforcement services. HTMLPDF 35.21.730Public corporationsâPowers of cities, towns, and countiesâAdministration. HTMLPDF 35.21.735Public corporationsâDeclaration of public purposeâPower and authority to enter into agreements, receive and expend fundsâSecurityâSpecial fundsâAgreements to implement federal new markets tax credit program. HTMLPDF 35.21.740Public corporationsâExercise of powers, authorities, or rightsâTerritorial jurisdiction. HTMLPDF 35.21.745Public corporationsâProvision for, control overâPowers. HTMLPDF 35.21.747Public corporationsâReal property transferred by city, town, or countyâRestrictions, notice, public meeting. HTMLPDF 35.21.750Public corporationsâInsolvency or dissolution. HTMLPDF 35.21.755Public corporationsâExemption or immunity from taxationâIn lieu excise tax. HTMLPDF 35.21.756Tax exemptionâSales/leasebacks by regional transit authorities. HTMLPDF 35.21.757Public corporationsâStatutes to be construed consistent with state Constitution. HTMLPDF 35.21.759Public corporations, commissions, and authoritiesâApplicability of general laws. HTMLPDF 35.21.760Legal internsâEmployment authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.762Urban emergency medical service districtsâCreation authorized in city or town with territory in two counties. HTMLPDF 35.21.765Fire protection, ambulance or other emergency services provided by municipal corporation within countyâFinancial and other assistance by county authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.766Ambulance servicesâEstablishment authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.7661Study and review of ambulance utilities. HTMLPDF 35.21.768Ambulance servicesâExcise taxes authorizedâUse of proceeds. HTMLPDF 35.21.769Levy for emergency medical care and services. HTMLPDF 35.21.770Members of legislative bodies authorized to serve as volunteer firefighters, volunteer ambulance personnel, or reserve law enforcement officers. HTMLPDF 35.21.772Fire department volunteersâHolding public officeâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 35.21.775Provision of fire protection services to state-owned facilities. HTMLPDF 35.21.778Existing contracts for fire protection services and equipment not abrogated. HTMLPDF 35.21.779Fire protection services for state-owned facilitiesâContracts with the department of commerceâConsolidation of negotiations with multiple state agenciesâArbitration. HTMLPDF 35.21.780Laws, rules and regulations applicable to cities five hundred thousand or over deemed applicable to cities four hundred thousand or over. HTMLPDF 35.21.790Revision of corporate boundary within street, road, or highway right-of-way by substituting right-of-way lineâNot subject to review. HTMLPDF 35.21.800Foreign trade zonesâLegislative finding, intent. HTMLPDF 35.21.805Foreign trade zonesâAuthority to apply for permission to establish, operate and maintain. HTMLPDF 35.21.810Hydroplane racesâProviding for restrooms and other services in public parks for spectatorsâAdmission feesâAuthorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.815Hydroplane racesâLevying of admission charges declared public park purposeâReversion prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.820Acquisition and disposal of vehicles for commuter ride sharing by city employees. HTMLPDF 35.21.830Controls on rent for residential structuresâProhibitedâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.840Taxation of motor carriers of freight for hireâAllocation of gross receipts. HTMLPDF 35.21.845Taxation of motor carriers of freight for hireâTax allocation formula. HTMLPDF 35.21.850Taxation of motor carriers of freight for hireâLimitationâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.851Taxation of chamber of commerce, similar business for operation of parking/business improvement area. HTMLPDF 35.21.855Taxation of intellectual property creating activitiesâGross receipts tax prohibitedâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.860Electricity, telephone, or natural gas business, service providerâFranchise fees prohibitedâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.865Electricity, telephone, or natural gas businessâLimitations on tax rate changes. HTMLPDF 35.21.870Electricity, telephone, natural gas, or steam energy businessâTax limited to six percentâException. HTMLPDF 35.21.871Tax on telephone businessâDeferral of rate reduction. HTMLPDF 35.21.873Procedure to correct erroneous mobile telecommunications service tax. HTMLPDF 35.21.875Designation of official newspaper. HTMLPDF 35.21.880Right-of-way donationsâCredit against required improvements. HTMLPDF 35.21.890Boundary changesâProviding factual informationâNotice to boundary review board. HTMLPDF 35.21.895Regulation of automatic number or location identificationâProhibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.897Mobile home, manufactured home, or park model moving or installingâCopies of permitsâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 35.21.900Authority to transfer real property. HTMLPDF 35.21.905Consultation with public utilities for water-sewer facility relocation projects. HTMLPDF 35.21.910Community athletics programsâSex discrimination prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.913Comprehensive cancer care collaborative arrangementsâProhibition on regulation as state agency. HTMLPDF 35.21.915Hosting the homeless by religious organizationsâWhen authorizedâRequirementsâProhibitions on local actions. HTMLPDF 35.21.920State and federal background checks of license applicants and licensees of occupations under local licensing authority. HTMLPDF 35.21.925Supplemental transportation improvements. HTMLPDF 35.21.930Community assistance referral and education services program. HTMLPDF 35.21.935Warrant officersâTraining requirementsâAuthority. HTMLPDF 35.21.940Failing septic systemsâConnection to public sewer systemsâAppeals process. HTMLPDF 35.21.945Water storage asset management servicesâProcurement. HTMLPDF 35.21.950Final determination on state highway project permits. HTMLPDF 35.21.955Nuisance abatementâSpecial assessmentâNotice requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.960Removal of restrictive covenantsâHearing, notice. HTMLPDF 35.21.965Voluntary change to electoral system. HTMLPDF 35.21.970Assessment and mitigation of negative impact on parking when constructing or operating a public facility in certain neighborhoods. HTMLPDF 35.21.980ConstructionâChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnershipsâ2009 c 521. HTMLPDF 35.21.990New housing in existing buildingsâProhibitions on local regulation. HTMLPDF 35.21.992Exterior building cladding materials. HTMLPDF 35.21.993Electric security alarm systems. HTMLPDF 35.21.994Minimum parking requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.995Historic landmark designationâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.996Child care centersâZoning. NOTES:
Accident claims against: RCW 35.31.020.
Acquisition of interests in land for conservation, protection, preservation, or open space purposes by cities or towns: RCW 64.04.130.
Actions against public corporations: RCW 4.08.120. state: Chapter 4.92 RCW.
Actions by in corporate name: RCW 4.08.110.
Cemeteries, public acquisition and maintenance: Chapter 68.52 RCW.
Diking and drainage districts: Chapters 85.05, 86.09 RCW.
Disturbances at state penal facilities: Chapter 72.02 RCW.
Eminent domain by cities: Chapter 8.12 RCW.
Fire protection districts: Title 52 RCW.
Flood control maintenance, state participation in: Chapter 86.26 RCW.
Hospitals, joint operation with counties: RCW 36.62.030, 36.62.110.
Industrial development revenue bonds: Chapter 39.84 RCW.
Intergovernmental disposition of property: Chapter 39.33 RCW.
Irrigation districts: Chapter 87.03 RCW.
Joint governmental activities: Chapter 36.64 RCW.
Judgment against local governmental entity, enforcement: RCW 6.17.080.
Legal publications: Chapter 65.16 RCW.
Liquor revolving fund, distribution from: RCW 66.08.190, 66.08.210. sales of subject to local option: Chapter 66.40 RCW.
Local adopt-a-highway programs: RCW 47.40.105.
Local fire district annexation: RCW 52.04.181.
Local governmental organizations, actions affecting boundaries, etc., review by boundary review board: Chapter 36.93 RCW.
Local law enforcement agencies, reports by regarding missing children: RCW 13.60.020.
Lost and found property: Chapter 63.21 RCW.
Meetings, minutes of governmental bodies, open to public inspection: Chapter 42.30 RCW.
Municipal utilities: Chapter 35.92 RCW.
Municipal water and sewer facilities act: Chapter 35.91 RCW.
Peddlers' and hawkers' licenses: Chapter 36.71 RCW.
Police dogsâImmunity: RCW 4.24.410.
Port districts: Title 53 RCW.
Public records, destruction of: Chapter 40.14 RCW.
Public utility districts: Title 54 RCW.
Residence qualifications of civil service employeesâResidency not grounds for discharge: RCW 52.30.050.
Senior citizens programsâAuthorization to establish and administer: RCW 36.39.060.
Soil and water conservation districts: Chapter 89.08 RCW.
Transfer of real property or contract for use for park and recreational purposes: RCW 39.33.060.
Unclaimed property in hands of city police: Chapter 63.32 RCW.
Water-sewer districts: Title 57 RCW.
Weeds, duty to destroy, extermination areas: RCW 17.04.160.
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Chapter 35.24 RCW Dispositions: THIRD-CLASS CITIES
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RCWs > Dispositions > Title 35 > Chapter 35.24
Chapter 35.24 RCW Dispositions
THIRD-CLASS CITIES
Sections
35.24.010
Rights, powers and privileges.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.010. Prior: 1957 c 56 § 1; 1933 c 83 § 1; 1915 c 184 § 1; 1890 p 176 § 104; RRS § 9114.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
35.24.020
City officers enumerated â Compensation â Appointment and removal.
[1993 c 47 § 1; 1987 c 3 § 9; 1969 c 116 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 116 § 9; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.020. Prior: 1961 c 81 § 1; 1955 c 365 § 2; 1955 c 55 § 5; prior: (i) 1915 c 184 § 2; 1891 c 156 § 4; 1890 p 179 § 105; RRS § 9115. (ii) 1929 c 182 § 1, part; 1927 c 159 § 1; 1915 c 184 § 3, part; 1893 c 57 § 1; 1891 c 156 § 1; 1890 p 179 § 106; RRS § 9116, part. (iii) 1915 c 184 § 28; 1890 p 196 § 137; RRS § 9142.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.021 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.030
Eligibility to hold elective office.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.030. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 9; 1890 p 181 § 111; RRS § 9122.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
35.24.040
Eligibility â Interest in contract or work for city, etc.
[1941 c 57 § 1, part; 1915 c 184 § 32, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 9146, part.]
Repealed by 1961 c 268 § 17.
35.24.050
Elections â Terms of office.
[1994 c 223 § 17; 1994 c 81 § 36; 1979 ex.s. c 126 § 22; 1969 c 116 § 2; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.050. Prior: 1963 c 200 § 15; 1959 c 86 § 4; 1955 c 365 § 3; 1955 c 55 § 6; prior: (i) 1929 c 182 § 1, part; 1927 c 159 § 1; 1915 c 184 § 3, part; 1893 c 57 § 1; 1891 c 156 § 1; 1890 p 179 § 106; RRS § 9116, part. (ii) 1941 c 108 § 1; 1939 c 87 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 9116-1.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.051 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.060
Conduct of elections.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.060. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 8; 1890 p 180 § 110; RRS § 9121.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
35.24.070
Contested elections.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.070. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 13, part; 1890 p 182 § 115; RRS § 9126.]
Repealed by 1994 c 223 § 92.
35.24.080
Oath and bond of officers.
[1994 c 81 § 37; 1987 c 3 § 10; 1986 c 167 § 18; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.080. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 5; 1893 c 70 § 1; 1890 p 179 § 107; RRS § 9118.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.081 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.090
Compensation of officers â Expenses â Nonstate pensions.
[1990 c 212 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 87 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 270 § 8; 1965 c 105 § 1; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.090. Prior: 1961 c 89 § 7; 1941 c 115 § 1; 1915 c 184 § 7; 1893 c 70 § 2; 1890 p 180 § 109; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 9120.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.091 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.100
Vacancies.
[1994 c 223 § 19; 1994 c 81 § 38; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.100. Prior: (i) 1919 c 113 § 1; 1915 c 184 § 6; 1890 p 180 § 108; RRS § 9119. (ii) 1907 c 228 § 5, part; RRS § 9203, part.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.101 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.110
City attorney â Duties.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.110. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 26; 1893 c 70 § 11; 1890 p 192 § 132; RRS § 9140.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.111 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.120
City clerk â Duties â Deputies.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.120. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 25; RRS § 9139.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.121 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.130
City treasurer â Duties.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.130. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 24; 1893 c 70 § 8; 1890 p 192 § 132; RRS § 9138.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.131 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.140
Duty of officers collecting moneys.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.140. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 30; 1890 p 197 § 139; RRS § 9144.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.141 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.142
Combination of offices of treasurer with clerk â Authorized.
[1994 c 81 § 39; 1969 c 116 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.142 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.144
Combination of offices of treasurer with clerk â Powers of clerk.
[1969 c 116 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.144 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.146
Combination of offices of treasurer with clerk â Powers of treasurer.
[1969 c 116 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.146 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.148
Combination of offices of treasurer with clerk â Ordinance â Termination of combined offices.
[1969 c 116 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.148 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.150
Park commissioners.
Cross-reference section, decodified June 1994.
35.24.160
Chief of police and police department.
[1994 c 81 § 40; 1987 c 3 § 11; 1977 ex.s. c 316 § 22; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.160. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 27; 1893 c 70 § 12; 1890 p 195 § 136; RRS § 9141.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.161 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.164
Association of sheriffs and police chiefs.
Cross-reference section, decodified June 1994.
35.24.170
Officers not to be interested in city contracts.
[1941 c 57 § 1, part; 1915 c 184 § 32, part; 1890 p 197 § 140; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 9146, part.]
Repealed by 1961 c 268 § 17.
35.24.180
City council â Oath â Meetings.
[1993 c 199 § 2; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.180. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 10, part; 1893 c 70 § 3; 1890 p 181 § 113; RRS § 9123, part.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.181 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.190
City council â Mayor pro tempore.
[1994 c 81 § 41; 1969 c 101 § 3; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.190. Prior: (i) 1915 c 184 § 10, part; 1893 c 70 § 3; 1890 p 181 § 113; RRS § 9123, part. (ii) 1915 c 184 § 23; RRS § 9137.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.191 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.200
City council â Quorum â Rules â Journal.
[1994 c 81 § 42; 1965 c 107 § 1; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.200. Prior: (i) 1915 c 184 § 13, part; 1890 p 182 § 115; RRS § 9126, part. (ii) 1915 c 184 § 11, part; 1891 c 156 § 2; 1890 p 182 § 114; RRS § 9124, part.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.201 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.210
Ordinances â Style â Requisites â Veto.
[1994 c 81 § 43; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.210. Prior: (i) 1915 c 184 § 11, part; 1891 c 156 § 2; 1890 p 182 § 114; RRS § 9124, part. (ii) 1915 c 184 § 12, part; 1893 c 70 § 4; 1890 p 182 § 116; RRS § 9125, part. (iii) 1915 c 184 § 18, part; 1890 p 186 § 118; RRS § 9132, part.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.211 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.220
Ordinances â Publication â Public notice of hearings and meeting agendas.
[1988 c 168 § 4; 1987 c 400 § 1; 1985 c 469 § 25; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.220. Prior: (i) 1915 c 184 § 18, part; 1890 p 186 § 118; RRS § 9132, part. (ii) 1915 c 184 § 12, part; 1893 c 70 § 4; 1890 p 182 § 116; RRS § 9125, part.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.221 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.230
Ordinances â Prosecution for violations.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.230. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 20; 1890 p 187 § 122; RRS § 9134.]
Repealed by 1993 c 83 § 10, effective July 1, 1994.
35.24.240
Ordinances not inconsistent with chapter continued.
[1957 c 97 § 9; 1915 c 184 § 34; RRS § 9148.]
Decodified.
35.24.250
Ordinances granting franchises â Requisites.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.250. Prior: (i) 1915 c 184 § 12, part; 1893 c 70 § 4; 1890 p 182 § 116; RRS § 9125, part. (ii) 1907 c 228 § 1, part; RRS § 9199, part.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.251 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.260
Audit and allowance of demands against city.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.260. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 19; 1890 p 186 § 119; RRS § 9133.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.261 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.272
Contracts, purchases, advertising â Call for bids â Exceptions.
Cross-reference section, decodified June 1994.
35.24.273
Purchases relating to garbage collection and disposal.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 1989.
35.24.274
Contracts with cemetery districts and fire protection districts for public facilities and services â Joint purchasing.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.274. Prior: 1963 c 72 § 2.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
35.24.275
Contracts with cemetery districts and fire protection districts for public facilities and services â "Public agency" defined.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.275. Prior: 1963 c 72 § 1.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
35.24.290
Specific powers enumerated.
[1986 c 278 § 5; 1984 c 258 § 804; 1977 ex.s. c 316 § 23; 1965 ex.s. c 116 § 10; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.290. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 14; 1893 c 70 § 3; 1891 c 56 § 3; 1890 p 183 § 17; RRS § 9127.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
35.24.292
City and town license fees and taxes on financial institutions.
Cross-reference section, decodified June 1994.
35.24.293
City license fees or taxes on certain business activities to be at a single uniform rate.
Cross-reference section, decodified June 1994.
35.24.294
Nonpolluting power generation by individual â Exemption from regulation â Authorization to contract with utility.
Cross-reference section, decodified June 1994.
35.24.295
Hydroelectric resources â Separate legal authority â Creation by irrigation districts and cities, towns, or public utility districts.
Cross-reference section, decodified June 1994.
35.24.300
Additional powers â Acquisition, control, and disposition of property.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.300. Prior: 1963 c 155 § 1; 1915 c 184 § 15; RRS § 9128.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.452 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.305
Additional powers â Parking meter revenue for revenue bonds.
[1994 c 81 § 44; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.305. Prior: 1957 c 166 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.454 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.306
Additional powers â Ambulances and first aid equipment.
[1994 c 81 § 45; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.306. Prior: 1963 c 131 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.456 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.307
Additional powers â Construction and operation of boat harbors, marinas, docks, etc.
Cross-reference section, decodified June 1994.
35.24.310
Eminent domain.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.310. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 22; RRS § 9136.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.311 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.320
Employees' group insurance â False arrest insurance.
Cross-reference section, decodified June 1994.
35.24.330
Nuisances.
[1994 c 81 § 46; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.330. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 21; 1890 p 187 § 123; RRS § 9135.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.331 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.340
Taxation â Levy for current expense fund.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.340. Prior: 1915 c 186 § 3; RRS § 9153.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
35.24.350
Taxation â Allocation for special improvement or purpose.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 17; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.350. Prior: 1919 c 167 § 2; RRS § 9131.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
35.24.360
Taxation â Park fund levy.
Cross-reference section, decodified June 1994.
35.24.370
Taxation â Street poll tax.
[1994 c 81 § 47; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 51; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 61; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.370. Prior: 1905 c 75 § 1, part; 1890 p 201 § 154; RRS § 9210, part.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.371 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.380
Taxation â Sinking funds â Investment.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.380. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 33; RRS § 9147.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
35.24.390
Reserve funds â Investment in city's own bonds.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.390. Prior: 1941 c 145 § 1; RRS § 9138-1.]
Repealed by 1994 c 81 § 89.
35.24.400
Local improvement guaranty fund â Investment in city's own guaranteed bonds.
[1994 c 81 § 48; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.400. Prior: 1941 c 145 § 2; RRS § 9138-2.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.505 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.410
Utilities â City may contract for service or construct own facilities.
[1994 c 81 § 49; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.410. Prior: 1917 c 124 § 1, part; 1915 c 184 § 16, part; RRS § 9129, part.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.515 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.420
Utilities â Method of acquisition.
[1994 c 81 § 50; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.420. Prior: 1917 c 124 § 1, part; 1915 c 184 § 16, part; RRS § 9129, part.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.525 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.430
Utilities â Maintenance and operation â Rates.
[1965 c 7 § 35.24.430. Prior: 1917 c 124 § 1, part; 1915 c 184 § 16, part; RRS § 9129, part.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.535 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.440
Procedure to attack consolidation or annexation of territory.
[1994 c 81 § 51; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.440. Prior: 1923 c 153 § 1; RRS § 8913-1.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.545 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.450
Police judge â Appointment â Bond â Compensation â Term â Removal.
[1965 ex.s. c 116 § 11; 1965 c 94 § 1; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.450. Prior: 1919 c 113 § 2, part; 1915 c 184 § 29, part; 1890 p 196 § 138; RRS § 9143, part.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 134, effective July 1, 1984.
35.24.455
Criminal code repeals by city operating municipal court â Agreement covering costs of handling resulting criminal cases â Arbitration.
[1994 c 81 § 52; 1984 c 258 § 206.]
Recodified as RCW 35.23.555 pursuant to 1994 c 81 § 90.
35.24.460
Police judge â Jurisdiction.
[1979 ex.s. c 136 § 29; 1965 ex.s. c 116 § 12; 1965 c 94 § 2; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.460. Prior: 1919 c 113 § 2, part; 1915 c 184 § 29, part; 1890 p 196 § 138; RRS § 9143, part.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 134, effective July 1, 1984.
35.24.465
Police judge â Change of venue.
[1967 c 241 § 8.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 134, effective July 1, 1984.
35.24.470
Police judge â Review of decisions â Procedure.
[1979 ex.s. c 136 § 30; 1965 ex.s. c 116 § 13; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.470. Prior: 1919 c 113 § 2, part; 1915 c 184 § 29, part; 1890 p 196 § 138; RRS § 9143, part.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 134, effective July 1, 1984.
35.24.480
Police judge pro tempore.
[1965 c 108 § 1.]
Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 134, effective July 1, 1984.
35.24.490
Cities of ten thousand or more may frame charter without changing classification.
Cross-reference section, decodified June 1994.
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Sections HTMLPDF 36.01.010Corporate powers. HTMLPDF 36.01.020Corporate name. HTMLPDF 36.01.030PowersâHow exercised. HTMLPDF 36.01.040Conveyances for use of county. HTMLPDF 36.01.050Venue of actions by or against counties. HTMLPDF 36.01.060County liable for certain court costs. HTMLPDF 36.01.070Probation and parole services. HTMLPDF 36.01.080Parking facilitiesâConstruction, operation and rental charges. HTMLPDF 36.01.085Economic development programs. HTMLPDF 36.01.090Tourist promotion. HTMLPDF 36.01.095Emergency medical servicesâAuthorizedâFees. HTMLPDF 36.01.100Ambulance service authorizedâRestriction. HTMLPDF 36.01.104Levy for emergency medical care and services. HTMLPDF 36.01.105Fire protection, ambulance or other emergency services provided by municipal corporation within countyâFinancial and other assistance authorized. HTMLPDF 36.01.110Federal grants and programsâPowers and authority of counties to participate inâPublic corporations, commissions or authorities. HTMLPDF 36.01.115Nonpolluting power generation by individualâExemption from regulationâAuthorization to contract with utility. HTMLPDF 36.01.120Foreign trade zonesâFindingâIntent. HTMLPDF 36.01.125Foreign trade zonesâAuthority to apply for permission to establish, operate and maintain. HTMLPDF 36.01.130Controls on rent for residential structuresâProhibitedâExceptions. HTMLPDF 36.01.150Facilitating recovery from Mt. St. Helens eruptionâScope of local government action. HTMLPDF 36.01.160Penalty for act constituting a crime under state lawâLimitation. HTMLPDF 36.01.170Administration of trusts benefiting school districts. HTMLPDF 36.01.180Zoo and aquarium advisory authorityâConstitutionâTerms. HTMLPDF 36.01.190Initial meeting of zoo and aquarium advisory authorityâExpenditure of fundsâPowers. HTMLPDF 36.01.200Federal funds designated for state schoolsâUse limited to reduction of outstanding debt obligations of school districts. HTMLPDF 36.01.210Rail fixed guideway public transportation systemâSafety program plan and security and emergency preparedness plan. HTMLPDF 36.01.220Mobile home, manufactured home, or park model moving or installingâCopies of permitsâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 36.01.225Authority to regulate placement or use of homesâRegulation of manufactured homesâRestrictions on location of manufactured/mobile homes and entry or removal of recreational vehicles used as primary residences. HTMLPDF 36.01.227County may not limit number of unrelated persons occupying a household or dwelling unitâExceptions. HTMLPDF 36.01.230Cooperative watershed management. HTMLPDF 36.01.240Regulation of financial transactionsâLimitations. HTMLPDF 36.01.250Environmental mitigation activities. HTMLPDF 36.01.260Urban forestry ordinances. HTMLPDF 36.01.270ContractorsâAuthority of county to verify registration and report violations. HTMLPDF 36.01.280Community athletics programsâSex discrimination prohibited. HTMLPDF 36.01.290Hosting the homeless by religious organizationsâWhen authorizedâRequirementsâProhibitions on local actions. HTMLPDF 36.01.300State and federal background checks of license applicants and licensees of occupations under local licensing authority. HTMLPDF 36.01.310Accessible community advisory committees. HTMLPDF 36.01.320Application for a permit to site an energy plant or alternative energy resourceâWritten notice to United States department of defense. HTMLPDF 36.01.330Failing septic systemsâConnection to public sewer systemsâAppeals process. HTMLPDF 36.01.340Final determination on state highway permit projects. HTMLPDF 36.01.350Removal of restrictive covenantsâHearing, notice. HTMLPDF 36.01.360Telecommunications services and facilities authorizedâRequirements. HTMLPDF 36.01.370Comprehensive cancer care collaborative arrangementsâProhibition on regulation as state agency. HTMLPDF 36.01.380Wind and solar resource evaluation equipment. HTMLPDF 36.01.390Limitations on the use of gasâProhibition. HTMLPDF 36.01.395Exterior building cladding materials. HTMLPDF 36.01.396Electric security alarm systems. HTMLPDF 36.01.397Minimum parking requirements. NOTES:
Accounts of county, examination of: RCW 43.09.260.
Actions by and against counties, limitations on: Chapter 4.16 RCW. public corporations (counties): RCW 4.08.110, 4.08.120.
Aeronautics facilities of counties to be made available to department of transportation: RCW 47.68.300.
Agricultural fairs, county participation: Chapter 15.76 RCW.
Aircraft excise tax, county exemption: RCW 82.48.100.
Airport zoning: Chapter 14.12 RCW.
Ambulance service for second-class cities, county may provide: RCW 35.23.456.
Armories, county may expend money for site: RCW 38.20.030.
Assisted living facilities, county administration, when: Chapter 18.20 RCW.
Blind made products, services, county to procure when available: RCW 19.06.020.
Bonds, county election on, vote required: Chapter 39.40 RCW. form, sale, payment, etc.: Chapter 39.44 RCW. sale to federal government at private sale: Chapter 39.48 RCW. validation of: Chapter 39.90 RCW.
Bonds of corporation not to be owned: State Constitution Art. 8 s 7.
Bonds of federal agencies as county investment: Chapter 39.64 RCW.
Cemeteries private regulation of by county: RCW 68.20.080. public, and morgues, in counties: RCW 68.52.010, 68.52.020.
Cemeteries and burial, public, all counties: RCW 68.52.030.
Cemetery districts authorized for certain counties: Chapter 68.52 RCW.
Children and youth services, county participation: RCW 72.05.160.
Cities and towns agreements with county for planning, construction, etc., of streets: Chapter 35.77 RCW. community renewal, county participation: RCW 35.81.130. county aid on street construction, etc.: RCW 47.24.050. L.I.D. assessment lien, application on sale by county of tax lands: RCW 35.49.160. property held by under L.I.D. assessment lien not subject to county taxes: RCW 35.53.010.
Cities may support county in which city-owned utility plant located: RCW 35.21.420 through 35.21.427.
Civil service for sheriff's office: Chapter 41.14 RCW. status retained when on emergency service work: RCW 38.52.140.
Closed burning seasons in counties: RCW 76.04.205.
Combined city and county municipal corporations: State Constitution Art. 11 s 16 (Amendment 58).
Combined city-county health departments: Chapter 70.08 RCW.
Community centers, counties may establish: Chapter 35.59 RCW.
Community work and training programs, county participation in: Chapter 74.04 RCW.
Contractors, regulation of, inapplicable to counties: RCW 18.27.090.
Contracts contractor's bond on: Chapter 39.08 RCW. county may perform work or services for department of transportation: RCW 47.01.210. executory conditional sales, for purchase of property for park or library purposes: RCW 39.30.010. public works, application to counties: Chapter 39.04 RCW. public works, reserve from amount due contractors to cover lien for labor, material or taxes: Chapter 60.28 RCW.
County airport districts: Chapter 14.08 RCW.
County and district fairs as agricultural fair classification: RCW 15.76.120.
County government: State Constitution Art. 11.
County lands acquisition of for state highways: RCW 47.12.040, 47.12.150. city or town L.I.D. assessments, as subject to: RCW 35.43.130, 35.44.140, 35.49.070. diking, drainage or sewerage improvement assessments, as subject to: RCW 85.08.500, 85.08.530. diking and drainage intercounty districts assessments, as subject to: RCW 85.24.240. diking district act, as subject to: RCW 85.05.080, 85.05.380, 85.05.390. drainage district act, as subject to: RCW 85.06.350, 85.06.360. eminent domain by cities of: Chapter 8.12 RCW. eminent domain by public waterway districts of: Chapter 91.08 RCW. flood control district assessments, as subject to: RCW 86.09.526, 86.09.529. lease of for underground storage of natural gas: RCW 80.40.070. pest district assessments, as subject to: RCW 17.12.080. public waterway district assessments, as subject to: RCW 91.08.570, 91.08.575. right of entry on given department of transportation: RCW 47.01.170. rights-of-way over by diking districts: RCW 85.05.080. subject to diking, drainage or sewerage improvement assessments, resale of or lease of by county: RCW 85.08.500. weed control district assessments, as subject to: RCW 17.04.180.
County office, defined for public assistance purposes: RCW 74.04.005(4).
County roads: Chapter 36.75 RCW.
Courthouse, county to furnish: RCW 2.28.139.
Credit not to be loaned: State Constitution Art. 8 s 7.
Debts of apportionment on division or enlargement: State Constitution Art. 11 s 3. limit of: State Constitution Art. 8 s 6 (Amendment 27), Art. 7 s 2 (Amendments 55, 59). private property not to be taken in satisfaction of: State Constitution Art. 11 s 13.
Dental hygienists, licensed, county may employ: RCW 18.29.050.
Department of revenue, visitation to counties: RCW 84.08.010(3).
Detention, house or room for, establishment of: RCW 13.04.135.
Detention facilities, management of (counties with populations of one million or more): Chapter 13.20 RCW.
Detention of state felons in county jails: Chapter 72.68 RCW.
Diking and drainage intercounty districts: Chapter 85.24 RCW.
Disinfection of county property as county duty: RCW 15.08.230.
Disturbances at state penal facilitiesâReimbursement to cities and counties for certain expenses incurred: RCW 72.72.050, 72.72.060.
Electric franchises and rights-of-way, counties may grant: RCW 80.32.010.
Electrical construction regulations applicable to counties: RCW 19.29.010.
Emergency management, county participation: Chapter 38.52 RCW.
Eminent domain airport purposes: Chapters 14.07, 14.08 RCW. flood control purposes: RCW 86.12.030. flood control purposes by counties jointly: RCW 86.13.040. generally: Chapter 8.08 RCW. military purposes: RCW 8.04.170, 8.04.180. of tidelands: RCW 88.24.070. parks, bathing beaches, public camps: RCW 67.20.010. wharves purposes: RCW 88.24.070.
Existing counties recognized: State Constitution Art. 11 s 1.
Family courts in: Chapter 26.12 RCW.
Federal areas in counties, generally: Chapter 37.08 RCW.
Federal property, purchase of from government by counties: Chapter 39.32 RCW.
Fireworks, county participation in control: Chapter 70.77 RCW.
Fiscal agent for: Chapter 43.80 RCW.
Flood control county: Chapter 86.12 RCW. county participation with district: RCW 86.24.040. state and federal government: Chapter 86.24 RCW. districts (1937 act), public lands included in: RCW 86.09.013. maintenance, county participation with state: Chapter 86.26 RCW.
Forest protection in counties: Chapter 76.04 RCW.
Funding indebtedness in counties: Chapter 39.52 RCW.
Group life insurance, public employee associations: RCW 48.24.060.
Hospitals, private, for care of individuals with mental illness, alcoholics, county may prescribe standards: RCW 71.12.550.
Housing authority generally: Chapter 35.82 RCW. property as exempt from county taxation: RCW 35.82.210.
Housing cooperation law: Chapter 35.83 RCW.
Indebtedness, county: State Constitution Art. 8.
Industrial development districts, county lands may be conveyed to: Chapter 53.25 RCW.
Intercounty weed districts: Chapter 17.06 RCW.
Intergovernmental disposition of property, county participation: RCW 39.33.010.
Irrigation districts, cancellation of county taxes against, when: RCW 87.64.060.
Island counties, refund of motor vehicle license and fuel tax fees to: RCW 46.68.080.
Joint aid river and harbor improvements, county participation: RCW 88.32.230 through 88.32.235.
Joint planning for improvement of navigable stream, county participation: RCW 88.32.240 through 88.32.250.
Juvenile detention facility as mandatory county function: RCW 13.16.030.
Leases, mineral and petroleum, on county land: Chapter 78.16 RCW.
Leases of property, ballot proposition by jointly with city or town: RCW 35.42.200. from by city or town: RCW 35.42.200.
Legal aid: Chapter 2.50 RCW.
Legal publications of: Chapter 65.16 RCW.
Libraries: Title 27 RCW.
Lien for labor, material and taxes on public works: Chapter 60.28 RCW.
Limitation of indebtedness of taxing districts: Chapter 39.36 RCW.
Liquor revolving fund moneys, distribution to counties: Chapter 66.08 RCW.
Local milk inspection service units: Chapter 15.36 RCW.
Martial law, proclamation of county under: RCW 38.08.030.
Metropolitan municipal corporations as borrowers from county: RCW 35.58.480. county participation: Chapter 35.58 RCW.
Military offenses, jurisdiction by county when: Chapter 38.32 RCW.
Mosquito control county work coordinated with: Chapter 70.22 RCW. districts, counties where authorized: RCW 17.28.020.
Motor freight carrier, county vehicle exempt as: RCW 81.80.040.
Motor vehicle accidents, peace officer's reports: RCW 46.52.070. fund moneys for county purposes: RCW 46.68.070 and 46.68.120. size, weight and load, local regulations: RCW 46.44.080.
Municipal airports 1941 act: Chapter 14.07 RCW. 1945 act: Chapter 14.08 RCW.
Old age and survivors' insurance, acceptance of for counties: Chapter 41.47 RCW.
Operating agencies (electricity, water resources) to act for counties: Chapter 43.52 RCW.
Park and recreation service areas: RCW 36.68.400 through 36.68.620.
Parks, bathing beaches, public camps, county may acquire and operate: Chapter 67.20 RCW.
Person defined to include counties for RCW code purposes: RCW 1.16.080.
Pesticide application act, county as subject to: RCW 17.21.220.
Police and sanitary regulations, power to enforce: State Constitution Art. 11 s 11.
Port districts contracts or leases with counties by: RCW 53.08.070, 53.08.140, 53.08.240. motor vehicle regulation in by county authorities, procedure: RCW 53.08.230. regulations of, adoption as county ordinance: RCW 53.08.220.
Printing for counties to be done in state: RCW 43.19.748.
Public assistance as county function: RCW 74.04.040. county participation: Chapter 74.04 RCW.
Public contracts and indebtedness: Title 39 RCW.
Public documents (state), distribution to counties: Chapter 40.04 RCW.
Public employees hospitalization and medical aid for: RCW 41.04.180, 41.04.190. interchange of personnel with federal agency, rights preserved: RCW 41.04.140 through 41.04.170. military leave for: RCW 38.40.060. minimum wage act, public employee exclusion: RCW 49.46.010. payroll deductions for: RCW 41.04.020, 41.04.036. public employees' retirement system, county employees as members: RCW 41.40.062. retirement systems, retention of rights: Chapter 41.04 RCW. social security, federal coverage includes: Chapter 41.48 RCW.
Public lands rights-of-way over for county bridges, trestles, across waterways, tidelands or shorelands: RCW 79.110.120. rights-of-way over for roads, county wharves: RCW 79.36.440. sale of road material on to counties: RCW 79.15.320.
Public officers campaign financing, reporting: Chapter 42.17A RCW. code of ethics for: Chapter 42.23 RCW. financial affairs and gifts, reporting: RCW 42.17A.700. misconduct of enumerated: Chapter 42.20 RCW. not to receive witness fees: RCW 42.16.020, 42.16.030. resignations: RCW 42.12.020. terms when vacancies filled: RCW 42.12.030.
Public purchase preferences: Chapter 39.24 RCW.
Public works emergency, county participation: Chapter 39.28 RCW. department of transportation, cooperation: RCW 47.08.070. prevailing wages to be paid on: Chapter 39.12 RCW.
Publicly owned vehicles exempt from license fee: RCW 46.16A.170. license plate retained when change in ownership: RCW 46.16A.200(8). registration of: RCW 46.16A.170. to be marked: RCW 46.08.065.
Railroad grade crossings apportionment of costs, county liability: RCW 81.53.110, 81.53.130. counties duty to maintain: RCW 81.53.090. county participation in grants for: Chapter 81.53 RCW.
Railroad signals, warning devices on county roads: RCW 81.53.261 through 81.53.291.
Reclamation and irrigation districts in United States reclamation areas, contract to bring county lands into: RCW 89.12.110.
Reclamation districts of one million acres, lands in more than one county: RCW 89.30.004.
Reforestation county exchange of land to block up holdings: RCW 79.17.020, 79.17.060, and 79.17.070. grants of county lands for: RCW 79.22.040.
Regional jail camps, county prisoners may be committed to: RCW 72.64.100, 72.64.110.
River and harbor improvements by counties jointly: RCW 88.32.180 through 88.32.220.
Rural housing projects: Chapter 35.82 RCW.
Savings and loan associations, counties as member: RCW 33.20.060.
Soft tree fruits commission law, counties constituting districts under: RCW 15.28.010.
Soil and water conservation districts, county may cooperate with: RCW 89.08.341.
State patrol retirement allowances exempt from county taxation: RCW 43.43.310.
State vehicle regulations precedence over local: RCW 46.08.020.
State's title to abandoned channels granted to counties: RCW 86.13.110.
Stock restricted areas in: Chapter 16.24 RCW.
Street railroads in counties: Chapter 81.64 RCW.
Superior court judges, each county entitled to: State Constitution Art. 4 s 5, chapter 2.08 RCW.
Surplus federal property, county may purchase: RCW 39.32.010 through 39.32.060.
Tax liens, foreclosure by county when city or town L.I.D. assessments on, rights of city or town: RCW 35.49.130 through 35.49.160.
Taxes B & O, counties defined as person for purposes of: RCW 82.04.030. excise, state preempts field, which: RCW 82.02.020. federal payments in lieu of ad valorem property taxes to counties, distribution: Chapter 84.72 RCW. for city and town purposes: State Constitution Art. 11 s 12. local, legislature not to impose: State Constitution Art. 11 s 12. property acquisitions of county subject to lien of: RCW 84.60.050. county by, generally: Title 84 RCW. county held tax-title property, treatment of: RCW 36.35.100. county-interstate bridge as exempt from: RCW 84.36.230. county lands sold on contract as taxable: RCW 84.40.230. county property as exempt from: RCW 84.36.010. county revaluation program: Chapter 84.41 RCW. county right-of-way easements as exempt from: RCW 84.36.210. excess levies authorized, county application: RCW 84.52.050 through 84.52.056. limitation on levies, county application: State Constitution Art. 7 s 2 (Amendments 55, 59); RCW 84.52.050. state, county liability for share of: State Constitution Art. 11 s 9.
Taxing district county as: RCW 84.04.120. relief act, county application: Chapter 39.64 RCW.
Teletypewriter communications network, county participation: Chapter 43.89 RCW.
Toll roads, bridges and ferries (state), county participation and liability: Chapter 47.56 RCW.
Township organization in: State Constitution Art. 11 s 4 (Amendment 21).
Traffic enforcement agencies, duty: Chapter 46.64 RCW. schools, county participation: Chapter 46.83 RCW.
Unfit dwellings, buildings and structures: Chapter 35.80 RCW.
Uniform system of accounting: Chapter 43.09 RCW.
Validation of bonds and financing proceedings: Chapter 39.90 RCW.
Vehicle wreckers' licensing, county to comply with: RCW 46.80.160.
Veterans indigent and deceased, burial as county responsibility: RCW 73.08.070. public officials duty as considered leave of absence: RCW 73.16.041. scoring criteria status in county employment reemployment: RCW 41.04.010, Chapter 73.16 RCW.
Veterans' meeting hall, county may furnish free of charge: RCW 73.04.070. meeting place, rent from county funds: RCW 73.04.080. relief as county responsibility: Chapter 73.08 RCW.
Vital statistics: Chapter 70.58A RCW.
Wages deductions and rebates, application to counties: Chapter 49.52 RCW. payment and collection of, county employee exclusion: RCW 49.48.080. rebates of on public works, penalty: RCW 49.52.090.
Warrants, interest rate on: RCW 39.56.020, 39.56.030.
Water pollution control, county application: Chapter 90.48 RCW.
Water rights appropriation of by counties; procedure: Chapter 90.03 RCW. United States, county application: Chapter 90.40 RCW.
Wharves, counties may authorize and prescribe rates: RCW 88.24.020.
Workers' compensation, county coverage: RCW 51.12.050.
World fair or exposition, county participation: Chapter 35.60 RCW.
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Sections HTMLPDF 36.21.011Appointment of deputies and assistantsâEngaging expert appraisersâEmployment and classification plans for appraisers. HTMLPDF 36.21.015Qualifications for persons assessing real propertyâExaminationâExamination waiverâContinuing education requirement. HTMLPDF 36.21.070New construction building permitsâAppraisal of building. HTMLPDF 36.21.080New construction building permitsâWhen property placed on assessment rolls. HTMLPDF 36.21.090Initial placement of mobile home on assessment roll. HTMLPDF 36.21.100Annual report to department of revenue on property tax levies and related matters. HTMLPDF 36.21.110Property tax exemption and deferral programsâNotice. NOTES:
Assessor's plats: Chapter 58.18 RCW.
Duties relating to cemetery district organization: Chapter 68.52 RCW. drainage district revenue act: Chapter 85.32 RCW. drainage districts: Chapter 85.06 RCW. fire protection district, resolution creating: RCW 52.02.150. flood control districts: Chapter 86.09 RCW. forest insect and disease control: Chapter 76.06 RCW. forest rehabilitation: Chapter 76.14 RCW. irrigation districts dissolution of districts with bonds: Chapter 87.53 RCW. dissolution of insolvent districts: Chapter 87.56 RCW. generally: Chapter 87.03 RCW. joint control of: RCW 87.80.090. metropolitan municipal corporation: Chapter 35.58 RCW. mosquito control districts: Chapter 17.28 RCW. pest districts: Chapter 17.12 RCW. reforestation: RCW 79.22.010. school district organization: Chapter 28A.315 RCW. school districts, appeals from boundary changes, decisions: RCW 28A.645.040. section and corner lines, establishment of: Chapter 58.04 RCW. taxes, property certification of on operating property of private car companies: RCW 84.16.130. certification of on operating property of public utilities: RCW 84.12.370. collection of: Chapter 84.56 RCW. equalization of assessments: Chapter 84.48 RCW. exemptions: Chapter 84.36 RCW. levy of: Chapter 84.52 RCW. lien on: Chapter 84.60 RCW. listing of: Chapter 84.40 RCW. nonoperating property of private car companies: RCW 84.16.140. nonoperating property of public utilities: RCW 84.12.380. revaluation: Chapter 84.41 RCW. taxable situs: Chapter 84.44 RCW. weed district assessments: Chapter 17.04 RCW.
Lands lying in both a fire protection district and forest protection assessment area, assessment by: RCW 52.16.170.
Mobile home or park model trailer movement permits: RCW 46.44.173.
Property tax advisor: RCW 84.48.140.
Public lands, harbor areas, re-lease of, rental based on assessor's valuation: RCW 79.115.120.
Revenue, department of, to test work of, advise: RCW 84.08.020, 84.08.030, 84.08.190.
Taxes, property, penalty for nonperformance of duty: RCW 84.09.040.
Taxes for city and town purposes: State Constitution Art. 11 s 12.
Transfer of ownership of manufactured home, county assessor notified: RCW 46.12.700(5).
Washington Clean Air Act, assessors' duties under: RCW 70A.15.1620.
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Sections HTMLPDF 36.22.010Duties of auditor. HTMLPDF 36.22.020Publisher of legislative authority proceedingsâCustodian of commissioners' seal. HTMLPDF 36.22.030May administer oaths. HTMLPDF 36.22.040Duty to audit claims against county. HTMLPDF 36.22.050Issuance of warrantsâMultiple warrants. HTMLPDF 36.22.060Record of warrants. HTMLPDF 36.22.070Original claims to be retained. HTMLPDF 36.22.080Claims of auditor. HTMLPDF 36.22.090Warrants of political subdivisions. HTMLPDF 36.22.100Cancellation of unclaimed warrants. HTMLPDF 36.22.110Auditor cannot act as attorney or lobbyist. HTMLPDF 36.22.120Temporary clerk may be appointed. HTMLPDF 36.22.140Auditor or charter county financial officerâEx officio deputy state auditor. HTMLPDF 36.22.150Duty of retiring auditor or his or her representative in case of death. HTMLPDF 36.22.160Copying, preserving, and indexing documents. HTMLPDF 36.22.170Surcharge for preservation of historical documentsâDistribution of revenue to county and state treasurerâCreation of account. HTMLPDF 36.22.175Surcharge for local government archives and records managementâRecords management trainingâEastern Washington regional facility. HTMLPDF 36.22.181Surcharge for prosecution of mortgage lending fraudâTransmittal to state treasurer. HTMLPDF 36.22.185Covenant homeownership program assessment. HTMLPDF 36.22.190Distribution of funds. HTMLPDF 36.22.200Action for change of nameâFiling and recording. HTMLPDF 36.22.210Process serversâRegistrationâFees. HTMLPDF 36.22.215Process serversâSocial security numbers. HTMLPDF 36.22.220Election assistants, deputiesâAppointment, qualifications. HTMLPDF 36.22.230Election assistants, deputiesâAdditional qualifications. HTMLPDF 36.22.240Surcharge for growth management planning and reviewâIncreasing residential building capacity. HTMLPDF 36.22.250Document recording surcharge. NOTES:
Acknowledgments, auditor may take: RCW 64.08.010.
Appointment as agent for registration of vehicles: RCW 46.01.130, 46.01.140, 46.01.270.
Canvassing board, auditor as member: RCW 39.40.030.
Cities and towns, certificates of election, auditor to issue: RCW 35.02.130.
Civil actions, judgment by confession acknowledged before: RCW 4.60.040.
County accounts, expense for examination of, auditor to issue warrant for: RCW 43.09.280.
County canvassing board, auditor as member: RCW 29A.60.160.
Custodian of records, auditor as: RCW 65.04.140.
Department of revenue to advise: RCW 84.08.020.
Diking district, auditor as agent of county commissioners in signing petition for: RCW 85.05.083.
Dissolution of inactive port districts: Chapter 53.47 RCW.
District court districting committee, auditor as member of: RCW 3.38.010.
Duties relating to air pollution control districts: Chapter 70A.15 RCW. aircraft excise taxes: Chapter 82.48 RCW. appeals from tax levies: Chapter 84.08 RCW. assessor's plats: RCW 58.18.010. basic juvenile court act: Chapter 13.04 RCW. boundary line proceedings: RCW 58.04.040. cemetery districts: Chapter 68.52 RCW. cemetery plat, filing of: RCW 68.24.030. certification of offices, notice of election: Chapter 29A.36 RCW. chattel liens: Chapter 60.08 RCW. chattel mortgages: Chapter 60.08 RCW, Article 62A.9A RCW. assignment and satisfaction of: Chapter 61.16 RCW. cities and towns advancement of classification: Chapter 35.06 RCW. agreements for sewer connections outside of: RCW 35.67.310. cities support of county in which generating plant located: RCW 35.21.450. corrective plats of: RCW 58.10.030. determining town's uncertain boundaries: RCW 35.27.040, 35.27.050. disincorporation of: Chapter 35.07 RCW. general indebtedness bonds, county tax levy to pay: RCW 35.37.120. incorporation proceedings: Chapter 35.02 RCW. ordinance reducing city limits: RCW 35.16.050. unfit buildings, structures, or premises, abatement: RCW 35.80.030. claim of spouse or domestic partner in community realty: RCW 26.16.100. collection agency surety bonds: RCW 19.16.190. conditional sales contracts: Article 62A.9A RCW. corporations, nonprofit, generally: Title 24 RCW. educational, religious, benevolent, fraternal or charitable: Chapter 24.03A RCW. mutual benefit: Chapter 24.03A RCW. nonstock: Chapter 24.03A RCW. county airport districts: Chapter 14.08 RCW. county and city tuberculosis hospital: Chapter 70.30 RCW. credit unions: Chapter 31.12 RCW. crop liens: Chapter 60.11 RCW. dances, licensing of: Chapter 67.12 RCW. diking, drainage and sewerage improvement districts generally: Chapter 85.08 RCW. maintenance costs and levies: Chapter 85.16 RCW. diking, drainage district benefits to roads, how paid: RCW 85.07.040, 85.07.050. diking districts: Chapter 85.05 RCW. levy for continuous benefits: Chapter 85.18 RCW. reorganization of (1917 act): Chapter 85.20 RCW. reorganization of (1933 act): Chapter 85.22 RCW. disinfection of horticultural premises: Chapter 15.08 RCW. dissolution of inactive special purpose districts: Chapter 36.96 RCW. doctors, nurses and hospital services, lien for: Chapter 60.44 RCW. drainage district revenue act: Chapter 85.32 RCW. drainage districts: Chapter 85.06 RCW. reorganization of (1917 act): Chapter 85.20 RCW. reorganization of (1933 act): Chapter 85.22 RCW. elections ballots: Chapter 29A.36 RCW. canvassing returns: Chapter 29A.60 RCW. ceremonial certificate of, auditor to issue: RCW 29A.52.360. change of precinct boundaries: RCW 29A.16.070. conduct of: RCW 29A.60.010. congressional elections: Chapter 29A.28 RCW. declarations of candidacy: Chapter 29A.52 RCW. initiative and referendum: Chapter 29A.72 RCW. nonpartisan primaries, elections: Chapter 29A.52 RCW. presidential electors: Chapter 29A.56 RCW. recall: Chapter 29A.56 RCW. registration of voters for: Chapter 29A.08 RCW. status, transfers, and cancellations: Chapter 29A.08 RCW. voting by mail: Chapter 29A.40 RCW. voting centers accessibility to individuals with disabilities: Chapter 29A.16 RCW. regulations, after closing: Chapter 29A.60 RCW. voting systems: Chapter 29A.12 RCW. electric franchises and rights-of-way: RCW 80.32.010. eminent domain by cities: Chapter 8.12 RCW. by counties: Chapter 8.08 RCW. employee contributions to benefit plans lien claim: RCW 60.76.020. employee payroll deductions: RCW 41.04.020 through 41.04.036. execution of judgment: Chapter 6.17 RCW. fire protection districts: Chapters 52.04, 52.16 RCW. merger of: Chapter 52.06 RCW. flood control by counties jointly: Chapter 86.13 RCW. flood control districts (1937 act): Chapter 86.09 RCW. flood control zone districts: Chapter 86.15 RCW. food fish and shellfish fishways for: RCW 77.57.030. guards: RCW 77.57.010. forest fire protection assessments: RCW 76.04.610. forest protection, claims for damages, services: Chapter 76.04 RCW. franchises on state highways: Chapter 47.44 RCW. funding indebtedness of counties: Chapter 39.52 RCW. health districts: Chapter 70.46 RCW. homesteads: Chapter 6.13 RCW. horizontal property regimes (condominiums), declarations and survey maps of: RCW 64.32.100, 64.32.140. hospital districts: Chapter 70.44 RCW. housing authority act: Chapter 35.82 RCW. insurance, mergers and insolvencies: Chapter 48.31 RCW. intercounty rural library district: Chapter 27.12 RCW. intercounty weed districts: Chapter 17.06 RCW. irregular instruments, recording of: RCW 65.08.030. irrigation districts director divisions: RCW 87.04.070. dissolution of districts with bonds: Chapter 87.53 RCW. dissolution of insolvent districts: Chapter 87.56 RCW. generally: Chapter 87.03 RCW. joint control of: Chapter 87.80 RCW. under contract with United States: Chapter 87.68 RCW. juries, drawing of: Chapter 2.36 RCW. labor, materials and taxes on public works, liens for: Chapter 60.28 RCW. labor and services on timber and lumber, lien for: Chapter 60.24 RCW. labor lien on restaurant, tavern, hotel, etc.: Chapter 60.34 RCW. labor liens on franchises, earnings and property of certain companies: Chapter 60.32 RCW. land office receipts, recording of: RCW 65.08.050. lease of personal property with conditional right to purchase: Article 62A.9A RCW. letters patent, recording of: RCW 65.08.090. licenses to practice dentistry: Chapter 18.32 RCW. lien of employees for contributions to benefit plans: Chapter 60.76 RCW. liquor billiard tables, bowling alleys, licensing of, use, sale of: Chapter 67.14 RCW. retail license: RCW 67.14.040. sales, local option on: Chapter 66.40 RCW. wholesale license: RCW 67.14.050. marriages: Chapter 26.04 RCW. mechanics' and materialmen's liens: Chapter 60.04 RCW. metropolitan municipal corporations: Chapter 35.58 RCW. mining claims location of: Chapter 78.08 RCW. survey reports: Chapter 78.06 RCW. mosquito control districts: Chapter 17.28 RCW. motor vehicle registration: RCW 46.01.130, 46.01.140, 46.01.270. municipal court elections: Chapter 35.20 RCW. municipal water and sewer facilities act: Chapter 35.91 RCW. new or limited access highway routes: RCW 47.28.025. notice of lis pendens: RCW 4.28.160, 4.28.320. orchard labor liens: Chapter 60.16 RCW. order discharging attachment: RCW 6.25.160. park and recreation district commissioner elections: RCW 36.69.090. partnership ditches, lien claim for labor done: RCW 90.03.450. partnerships, uniform limited partnerships act: Chapters 25.10, 25.12 RCW. pendency of action in United States court: RCW 4.28.325. pest districts: Chapter 17.12 RCW. planning commission: Chapter 35.63 RCW. plats, subdivisions and dedications: Chapter 58.17 RCW. port district L.I.D.'s: RCW 53.20.050. port districts annexation of land to: Chapter 53.04 RCW. budget of: Chapter 53.35 RCW. commissioner elections: Chapter 53.12 RCW. consolidation of: Chapter 53.46 RCW. formation of: Chapter 53.04 RCW. precinct committee officer: Chapter 29A.80 RCW. public assistance lien claim: RCW 74.04.300. public lands lease of: Chapter 79.13 RCW. leasing on share crop basis: RCW 79.13.320 through 79.13.360. materials on, sale of: Chapter 79.15 RCW. tidelands and shorelands plats: RCW 79.125.040. public records and evidence: Chapter 5.44 RCW. public utility districts: Chapters 54.08, 54.12, 54.24, 54.40 RCW. public waterway districts: Chapter 91.08 RCW. eminent domain by: RCW 91.08.150. real property conveyances, recording of: RCW 65.08.070. reclamation and irrigation districts in United States reclamation areas: Chapter 89.12 RCW. reclamation districts of one million acres: Chapter 89.30 RCW. recording, generally: Chapters 65.04, 65.08 RCW. liability of auditor for damages: RCW 65.04.110. recording of town plats: Chapter 58.08 RCW. river and harbor improvement districts: Chapter 88.32 RCW. river and harbor improvements by counties jointly: RCW 88.32.180 through 88.32.220. sales under execution and redemption: Chapter 6.21 RCW. school district directors, superintendents, signatures of: RCW 28A.400.020. school district organization: Chapter 28A.315 RCW. sires, services of, lien for: Chapter 60.52 RCW. street railways: Chapter 81.64 RCW. superior court, expenses of visiting judge: RCW 2.08.170. superior court, judges salary: RCW 2.08.100 through 2.08.110. taxes excise on real estate sales: RCW 82.45.090. internal revenue, liens for: Chapter 60.68 RCW. property collection of: Chapter 84.56 RCW. equalization of assessments: Chapter 84.48 RCW. recovery: Chapter 84.68 RCW. vehicle use tax: RCW 82.12.045. townsites on United States lands, acquisition of lands by inhabitants: Chapter 58.28 RCW. unemployment compensation contributions, lien for: RCW 50.24.050. vehicle registration: RCW 46.01.130, 46.01.140, 46.01.270. veterans' meeting place, rent by county: RCW 73.04.080. veterans' relief: Chapter 73.08 RCW. voting by mail: Chapter 29A.40 RCW. water-sewer districts annexation of property to: Chapter 57.24 RCW. consolidation of: Chapter 57.32 RCW. funds of: Chapter 57.20 RCW. generally: Title 57 RCW. merger of: Chapter 57.36 RCW. transfer of part: RCW 57.32.160. withdrawal of territory from: Chapter 57.28 RCW. water rights certificates: RCW 90.03.330. water rights, United States: Chapter 90.40 RCW. weed districts: Chapter 17.04 RCW. workers' compensation contributions, liens for: RCW 51.16.170.
Eminent domain by cities of county land, auditor served: RCW 8.12.080. state, decree of appropriation filed with auditor: RCW 8.04.120. state of county land, notice of served on auditor: RCW 8.04.020.
Motor vehicle registration: RCW 46.01.130, 46.01.140, 46.01.270.
Plats, validation of defective city or town plats in office of: Chapter 58.10 RCW.
Public lands, sales and lease of, duties of auditor in certain counties transferred to treasurer: RCW 79.02.090.
Public lands and materials on, sale of, auditor as auctioneer: RCW 79.11.150.
Reclamation district commission, auditor as clerk of: RCW 89.30.058.
Summons for claim against county served on auditor: RCW 4.28.080.
Support of dependent children, auditor to charge no fees in connection with: RCW 74.20.300.
Taxes, property, penalty for nonperformance of duty: RCW 84.09.040.
Television reception improvement districts, auditor's duties: Chapter 36.95 RCW.
Temporary gate across highways, auditor to grant permit for, when: RCW 16.60.085.
Veterans, auditor to furnish documents for free: RCW 73.04.120.
Veterans' discharge, auditor to record without fee: RCW 73.04.030 and 73.04.040.
Veterans' pension papers, auditor to charge no fee: RCW 73.04.010.
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Deeds issued by, limitation on actions against: RCW 4.16.090.
Department of revenue to advise: RCW 84.08.020.
Deposit of public funds with: State Constitution Art. 11 s 15.
Duties relating to assessment and charges against state lands (local purposes): Chapter 79.44 RCW. bailiff's salary: RCW 2.32.370. bonds, form, sale, etc.: RCW 39.44.130. cemetery districts: Chapter 68.52 RCW. cities and towns agreements with county for planning, construction, etc., of streets: RCW 35.77.030. annexation of unincorporated areas: Chapter 35.13 RCW. disincorporation of: Chapter 35.07 RCW. incorporation of: Chapter 35.02 RCW. unfit buildings, structures, or premises, proceedings to abate: RCW 35.80.030. community college fees: Chapter 28B.15 RCW. county and city tuberculosis hospital: Chapter 70.30 RCW. county law library fund: RCW 27.24.070. county road fund illegal use of: RCW 47.08.100. penalty: RCW 47.08.110. county superintendent of schools of joint county district, funds for: Chapter 28A.310 RCW. court reporter compensation, traveling expenses: RCW 2.32.210. damage done by dogs: Chapter 16.08 RCW. dances, licensing of: Chapter 67.12 RCW. diking and drainage, intercounty districts: Chapter 85.24 RCW. diking districts: Chapter 85.05 RCW. reorganization of (1917 act): Chapter 85.20 RCW. diking, drainage or sewerage improvement districts: Chapter 85.08 RCW. federal aid to: Chapter 85.12 RCW. maintenance costs and levies: Chapter 85.16 RCW. diking, drainage district benefits to roads, how paid: RCW 85.07.040, 85.07.050. disinfection of horticultural premises: Chapter 15.08 RCW. district court income: Chapter 3.62 RCW. district courts and other courts of limited jurisdiction: Chapters 3.30, 3.34, 3.38, 3.42, 3.46, 3.50, 3.54, 3.58, 3.62, 3.66, 3.70, 3.74 RCW. dogs: Chapter 16.08 RCW. drainage districts: Chapter 85.06 RCW. revenue act: Chapter 85.32 RCW. fire protection district: Chapter 52.16 RCW. local improvement districts: Chapter 52.20 RCW. flood control by counties jointly: Chapter 86.13 RCW. flood control districts (1937 act): Chapter 86.09 RCW. flood control zone districts: Chapter 86.15 RCW. forest insect and disease control: Chapter 76.06 RCW. forest rehabilitation: Chapter 76.14 RCW. funding indebtedness of counties: Chapter 39.52 RCW. health districts: Chapter 70.46 RCW. hospital districts: Chapter 70.44 RCW. industrial development districts: Chapter 53.25 RCW. intercounty rural library district: Chapter 27.12 RCW. intercounty weed districts: Chapter 17.06 RCW. irrigation districts dissolution of insolvent districts: Chapter 87.56 RCW. generally: Chapter 87.03 RCW. joint control of: Chapter 87.80 RCW. refunding bonds (1923 act): Chapter 87.19 RCW. refunding bonds (1929 act): Chapter 87.22 RCW. revenue bonds on domestic water or power service: Chapter 87.28 RCW. under contract with United States: Chapter 87.68 RCW. island counties, refund of vehicle license and fuel tax fees: RCW 46.68.080. lien for transportation, storage, advancements, etc.: Chapter 60.60 RCW. lien foreclosure: Chapter 84.64 RCW. liquor, billiard tables, bowling alleys, licensing of use, sale of: Chapter 67.14 RCW. metropolitan municipal corporations: Chapter 35.58 RCW. local improvement districts: RCW 35.58.500. metropolitan park district bonds: Chapter 35.61 RCW. mobile home or park model trailer movement permits and decals: RCW 46.44.170, 46.44.173. mosquito control districts: Chapter 17.28 RCW. municipal courts: Chapter 35.20 RCW. pest districts: Chapter 17.12 RCW. port districts acquisition of property by: Chapter 53.08 RCW. dissolution of: Chapter 53.48 RCW. finances of: Chapter 53.36 RCW. local improvement districts: RCW 53.08.050. public health pooling fund: RCW 70.12.030 through 70.12.070. public lands, sales and lease of, treasurer to perform auditors duties in certain counties: RCW 79.02.090. public utility districts local improvement assessment delinquency: Chapter 54.24 RCW. privilege tax, distribution of: Chapter 54.28 RCW. public waterway district: Chapter 91.08 RCW. public works, treasurer to require statement of hourly wage paid: RCW 39.12.040. reclamation districts of one million acres: Chapter 89.30 RCW. recording of town plats, generally: Chapter 58.08 RCW. reforestation: Chapter 79.22 RCW and RCW 79.64.100. regional libraries: RCW 27.12.080. river and harbor improvement districts: Chapter 88.32 RCW. rural county library district: Chapter 27.12 RCW. school districts bonds: Chapter 28A.530 RCW. funds, investment by: RCW 28A.320.320. organization: Chapter 28A.315 RCW. first class, signing of warrants by: RCW 28A.330.080. validation of indebtedness: Chapter 28A.535 RCW. school funds: Chapter 28A.545 RCW. stock restricted areas: Chapter 16.24 RCW. tax liens, foreclosure of when city or town L.I.D. assessments on: RCW 35.49.130 through 35.49.160. taxes excise tax on real estate sales: Chapter 82.45 RCW. transportation vehicle fund: RCW 28A.160.130. property collection of: Chapter 84.56 RCW. lien foreclosure: Chapter 84.64 RCW. lien of: Chapter 84.60 RCW. listing of: Chapter 84.40 RCW. recovery: Chapter 84.68 RCW. teachers' certification fees: RCW 28A.410.060. townsites on United States lands, acquisition of land by inhabitants: Chapter 58.28 RCW. traffic schools: Chapter 46.83 RCW. trespass by animals, sale of for damages: Chapter 16.04 RCW. water-sewer districts generally: Title 57 RCW. local improvement districts: Chapter 57.16 RCW. local improvement guaranty fund: RCW 57.20.030. maintenance fund, special funds: RCW 57.20.140. weed districts: Chapter 17.04 RCW.
Flood control districts (1937 act), treasurer as ex officio district treasurer: RCW 86.09.313.
Intercounty weed district, treasurer as ex officio treasurer of: RCW 17.06.060.
Irrigation districts generally, treasurer as ex officio treasurer: RCW 87.03.440. refunding bonds (1929 act), payable at office of: RCW 87.22.165.
Misappropriation by: RCW 42.20.090.
Public depositariesâDeposit and investment of public funds: Chapter 39.58 RCW.
Public utility districts, treasurer as ex officio treasurer of: RCW 54.24.010.
Reclamation districts of one million acres treasurer as ex officio treasurer: RCW 89.30.310. treasurer may act as district secretary: RCW 89.30.625. treasurer's liability: RCW 89.30.313.
Recording of town plats, proceedings for violations brought in name of treasurer: RCW 58.08.035.
School districts, treasurer as ex officio treasurer of: RCW 28A.510.270.
Taxes, property, penalty for nonperformance of duty: RCW 84.09.040.
Taxes and assessments, prepayment and deposit of: RCW 36.32.120.
Unclaimed money and property in hands of public authority, disposition: RCW 63.30.040.
Vehicle registration filing fee to go to: RCW 46.68.400.
Violations bureau moneys remitted to: RCW 3.30.090.
Water-sewer districts, bonds, payment of interest: RCW 57.20.130.
Weed district, treasurer as ex officio treasurer of: RCW 17.04.250.
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Sections HTMLPDF 36.32.005"County commissioners" defined. HTMLPDF 36.32.010Board of commissioners establishedâQuorum. HTMLPDF 36.32.020Commissioner districtsâVoluntary change to electoral system. HTMLPDF 36.32.030Terms of commissioners. HTMLPDF 36.32.040Nomination by districtsâVoluntary change to electoral system. HTMLPDF 36.32.050Election. HTMLPDF 36.32.051District-based electionsâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 36.32.052District-based electionsâWhen requiredâProcedures. HTMLPDF 36.32.053District-based electionsâRedistricting committeeâMembership. HTMLPDF 36.32.054District-based electionsâRedistricting committeeâDistricting planâRequirements. HTMLPDF 36.32.055Five-member commissionâWhen authorizedâBallot propositionâPetitionâProcedures. HTMLPDF 36.32.0552Five-member commissionâNewly created positionsâHow filledâCounty divided into five districts. HTMLPDF 36.32.0554Five-member commissionâNewly created positionsâTerms of initially elected commissioners. HTMLPDF 36.32.0556Five-member commissionsâFour-year termsâNominations by districtsâElected by entire countyâQuorum. HTMLPDF 36.32.060Conditions of official bond. HTMLPDF 36.32.080Regular meetingsâJoint regular meetingsâRegular meetings held outside of the county seat. HTMLPDF 36.32.090Special meetingsâJoint special meetings. HTMLPDF 36.32.100Chair of boardâElection, powers. HTMLPDF 36.32.110Clerk of board. HTMLPDF 36.32.120Powers of legislative authorities. HTMLPDF 36.32.121Community revitalization financingâPublic improvements. HTMLPDF 36.32.122Authority to regulate massage therapistsâLimitations. HTMLPDF 36.32.125Adoption of certain regulations proscribed. HTMLPDF 36.32.127Driving while under the influence of liquor or drugsâMinimum penalties. HTMLPDF 36.32.130Postponement of action. HTMLPDF 36.32.135Official seal. HTMLPDF 36.32.140Record of proceedings. HTMLPDF 36.32.150Transcribing mutilated records. HTMLPDF 36.32.155Transcribing mutilated recordsâPrior transcribing validated. HTMLPDF 36.32.160Transcribing mutilated recordsâAuditor to direct transcribing, certify. HTMLPDF 36.32.170Transcribing mutilated recordsâOriginal records to be preserved. HTMLPDF 36.32.200Special attorneys, employment of. HTMLPDF 36.32.210Inventory of county capitalized assets. HTMLPDF 36.32.232Contract goals for county electric ferry vessel procurement. HTMLPDF 36.32.234Competitive bidsâElectric ferries. HTMLPDF 36.32.235Competitive bidsâPurchasing departmentâCounties with a population of 400,000 or moreâPublic works proceduresâRiverine and stormwater projectsâExceptions. HTMLPDF 36.32.240Competitive bidsâPurchasing departmentâCounties with a population of less than four hundred thousand. HTMLPDF 36.32.245Competitive bidsâRequirementsâAdvertisementsâExceptions. HTMLPDF 36.32.250Competitive bidsâContract procedureâContracts under $40,000âSmall works roster process. HTMLPDF 36.32.253Competitive bidsâLeases of personal property. HTMLPDF 36.32.256Competitive bidsâMultiple awards for road maintenance materials. HTMLPDF 36.32.260Competitive bidsâPurchasing agent. HTMLPDF 36.32.265Competitive bidsâInapplicability to certain agreements relating to water pollution control, solid waste handling facilities. HTMLPDF 36.32.270Competitive bidsâExemptions. HTMLPDF 36.32.280Regulation of watercourses. HTMLPDF 36.32.290Regulation of watercoursesâRemoval of obstructions. HTMLPDF 36.32.300Regulation of watercoursesâTrees may be removed from riverbanks. HTMLPDF 36.32.302Transfer of ownership of county-owned vesselâReview of vessel's physical condition. HTMLPDF 36.32.304Transfer of ownership of county-owned vesselâFurther requirements. HTMLPDF 36.32.330Appeals from board's action. HTMLPDF 36.32.335Coordination of county administrative programsâLegislative declaration. HTMLPDF 36.32.340Coordination of county administrative programsâDuties incident to. HTMLPDF 36.32.350Coordination of county administrative programsâCoordinating agencyâAgency reimbursement. HTMLPDF 36.32.360Coordination of county administrative programsâAttendance at conventions authorized. HTMLPDF 36.32.370Land surveys. HTMLPDF 36.32.380Land surveysâRecord of surveys. HTMLPDF 36.32.390Nonmonthly employees, vacations and sick leaves. HTMLPDF 36.32.400Health care and group insurance. HTMLPDF 36.32.410Participation in Economic Opportunity Act programs. HTMLPDF 36.32.415Low-income housingâLoans and grants. HTMLPDF 36.32.420Youth agenciesâEstablishment authorized. HTMLPDF 36.32.425Juvenile curfews. HTMLPDF 36.32.430Parks, may designate name of. HTMLPDF 36.32.435Historic preservationâAuthorization to acquire property, borrow money, issue bonds, etc. HTMLPDF 36.32.440Staff to aid in purchasing, poverty programs, parks, emergency services, budget, etc., authorized. HTMLPDF 36.32.450Tourist promotion. HTMLPDF 36.32.460Employee safety award programs. HTMLPDF 36.32.470Fire protection, ambulance or other emergency services provided by municipal corporations within countyâFinancial and other assistance authorized. HTMLPDF 36.32.475Regulation of automatic number or location identificationâProhibited. HTMLPDF 36.32.480Emergency medical service districtsâCreation authorizedâComposition of governing body. HTMLPDF 36.32.490County freeholdersâMethod of filling vacancies. HTMLPDF 36.32.510Right-of-way donationsâCredit against required improvements. HTMLPDF 36.32.520Child care facilitiesâReview of need and demandâAdoption of ordinances. HTMLPDF 36.32.525Conditional and special use permit applications by parties licensed or certified by the department of social and health services or the department of correctionsâMediation prior to appeal required. HTMLPDF 36.32.540Settlement of Indian claims. HTMLPDF 36.32.550Conformance with chapter 43.97 RCW required. HTMLPDF 36.32.560Home rule charter countiesâResidential care facilitiesâReview of need and demandâAdoption of ordinances. HTMLPDF 36.32.570Conservation area acquisition and maintenance. HTMLPDF 36.32.580Home rule charter counties subject to limitations on moratoria, interim zoning controls. HTMLPDF 36.32.590Building construction projectsâCounty prohibited from requiring state agencies or local governments to provide bond or other security as a condition for issuance of permit. HTMLPDF 36.32.600Amateur radio antennasâLocal regulation to conform with federal law. HTMLPDF 36.32.610Library capital facility areas authorized. HTMLPDF 36.32.620Abandoned or derelict vessels. NOTES:
Air pollution control advisory council, commissioner as member: RCW 70A.15.2560. district, commissioner as member: RCW 70A.15.2000.
Board of law library trustees, commissioner as member: RCW 27.24.020.
Canvassing board, commissioner as member: RCW 39.40.030.
Cemeteries and funeral facilities, acquisition and operation of: Chapter 68.52 RCW.
Certified transcripts of commissioner meetings as evidence: RCW 5.44.070.
Continuity of government act, effect as to: RCW 42.14.040, 42.14.070.
County board of equalization, commissioners as: Chapter 84.48 RCW.
County board of health, commissioners as members of: RCW 70.05.030.
County canvassing board, commissioner as member: RCW 29A.60.160.
County health boards, commissioners as, duties: Chapter 70.05 RCW.
District court districting committee, commissioner as member of: RCW 3.38.010.
Duties relating to air pollution control districts: Chapter 70A.15 RCW. assessor's plats: RCW 58.18.010. bailiffs of the superior court: RCW 2.32.360. basic juvenile court act: Chapter 13.04 RCW. billiard table, pigeon-hole table: RCW 67.14.050. bonds of public officers: Chapter 42.08 RCW. bowling alleys: RCW 67.14.050. cemetery districts: Chapter 68.52 RCW. cities and towns advancement of classification: Chapter 35.06 RCW. agreements on planning, establishing, construction, etc., of streets: Chapter 35.77 RCW. annexation of unincorporated areas: Chapter 35.13 RCW. county aid on street construction, etc.: RCW 47.24.050. disincorporation of: Chapter 35.07 RCW. erection of drawbridges in: Chapter 35.74 RCW. general indebtedness bonds, county tax levy to pay: RCW 35.37.120. incorporation proceedings: Chapter 35.02 RCW. L.I.D. assessments of county property: RCW 35.44.140, 35.49.070. civil service for sheriff's office: Chapter 41.14 RCW. combined city-county health department: Chapter 70.08 RCW. county airport districts: Chapter 14.08 RCW. county and city tuberculosis hospitals: Chapter 70.30 RCW. county flood control: Chapter 86.12 RCW. county road fund, illegal use of: RCW 47.08.100. penalty: RCW 47.08.110. county road projects if let to department of transportation where matching funds: RCW 47.08.080. county superintendent of schools: Chapter 28A.310 RCW. county teachers' institute: Chapter 28A.310 RCW. court commissioner's salary: RCW 2.24.030. dancing, license to conduct: Chapter 67.12 RCW. detention facilities for juveniles: Chapter 13.16 RCW. devices to protect fish in lakes: RCW 90.24.050. diking and drainage intercounty districts: Chapter 85.24 RCW. diking districts: Chapter 85.05 RCW. reorganization of (1917 act): Chapter 85.20 RCW. reorganization of (1933 act): Chapter 85.22 RCW. diking, drainage and sewerage improvement districts: Chapter 85.08 RCW. federal aid to: Chapter 85.12 RCW. maintenance costs and levies: Chapter 85.16 RCW. diking, drainage district benefits to roads, how paid: RCW 85.07.040, 85.07.050. diseased animals: RCW 16.36.070. district court clerks, assistants: Chapter 3.54 RCW. facilities: RCW 3.58.050. legislative authority: RCW 3.42.040. district courts and other courts of limited jurisdiction: Chapters 3.30, 3.34, 3.38, 3.42, 3.46, 3.50, 3.54, 3.58, 3.62, 3.66, 3.70, 3.74 RCW. drainage districts: Chapter 85.06 RCW. reorganization of (1917 act): Chapter 85.20 RCW. reorganization of (1933 act): Chapter 85.22 RCW. drawbridges, municipal: RCW 35.74.020, 35.74.030. elections creating new precincts: RCW 29A.16.040, 29A.16.050. voting systems: Chapter 29A.12 RCW. electric franchises and rights-of-way: RCW 80.32.010. eminent domain by counties: Chapter 8.08 RCW. county, wharves for: RCW 88.24.070. federal property, purchase of: Chapter 39.32 RCW. federal tax lien index: RCW 60.68.045. ferry system tariffs and charges, review committee: RCW 47.60.310. fire protection district commissioner vacancy: RCW 52.14.050. fire protection districts: Chapters 52.04, 52.08, 52.12, 52.16 RCW. flood control by counties jointly: Chapter 86.13 RCW. flood control districts (1937 act): Chapter 86.09 RCW. flood control zone districts: Chapter 86.15 RCW. funding indebtedness of counties: Chapter 39.52 RCW. game, use of state lands for game purposes: RCW 77.12.360 through 77.12.390. health districts: Chapter 70.46 RCW. hospital districts: Chapter 70.44 RCW. housing authority act: Chapter 35.82 RCW. housing projects, cooperation: Chapter 35.83 RCW. human remains: Chapter 68.50 RCW. industrial development districts: Chapter 53.25 RCW. intercounty rural library districts: Chapter 27.12 RCW. intercounty weed districts: Chapter 17.06 RCW. internal revenue taxes, lien for: RCW 60.68.045. irrigation and rehabilitation district rules and regulations: RCW 87.84.090. irrigation districts director divisions: Chapter 87.04 RCW. dissolution of districts with bonds: Chapter 87.53 RCW. generally: Chapter 87.03 RCW. joint control of: Chapter 87.80 RCW. merger with drainage, joint drainage or consolidated drainage improvement district: RCW 87.03.720 through 87.03.745. joint aid river and harbor improvements: RCW 88.32.230 through 88.32.235. legal aid: Chapter 2.50 RCW. lien foreclosure: Chapter 84.64 RCW. liquor retail license: RCW 67.14.040. sale or other disposition of: RCW 67.14.020. wholesale license: RCW 67.14.050. medical care by state, in county hospitals: Chapter 74.09 RCW. metropolitan municipal corporations: Chapter 35.58 RCW. mineral and petroleum leases on county lands: Chapter 78.16 RCW. mines, abandoned mining shafts and excavations: Chapter 78.12 RCW. mosquito control districts: Chapter 17.28 RCW. motor vehicle maximum speed limits outside cities and towns: RCW 46.61.400 through 46.61.425. parks, bathing beaches, public camps, acquisition and operation of: Chapter 67.20 RCW. pest districts: Chapter 17.12 RCW. planning commission: Chapter 35.63 RCW. port districts annexation of land to: Chapter 53.04 RCW. commissioner elections: Chapter 53.12 RCW. consolidation of: Chapter 53.46 RCW. formation of: Chapter 53.04 RCW. public cemetery and morgue: RCW 68.52.010, 68.52.020. public health pooling fund: RCW 70.12.030. public lands rights-of-way over for roads, county wharves: RCW 79.36.440. tidelands and shorelands, petition for replat: RCW 79.125.080. public utility districts: Chapters 54.08, 54.40 RCW. privilege tax: Chapter 54.28 RCW. public waterway districts: Chapter 91.08 RCW. railroad grade crossings: Chapter 81.53 RCW. reclamation districts of one million acres: Chapter 89.30 RCW. reforestation: Chapter 79.22 RCW. county exchange of land to block up holdings: RCW 79.17.020 and 79.17.060. right to back and hold waters over county roads: RCW 90.28.010, 90.28.020. river and harbor improvement districts: Chapter 88.32 RCW. river and harbor improvements by counties jointly: RCW 88.32.180 through 88.32.220. roads, closure of: Chapter 47.48 RCW. roads and bridges, limited access facilities: Chapter 47.52 RCW. rural county library districts: Chapter 27.12 RCW. rural pool halls, billiard halls and bowling alleys, licensing of: Chapter 67.12 RCW. school district organization: Chapter 28A.315 RCW. school districts penalties relating to: Chapter 28A.635 RCW. second class, expenditures: Chapter 28A.330 RCW. validation of indebtedness: Chapter 28A.535 RCW. school funds: Chapter 28A.545 RCW. section and corner lines, establishment of: Chapter 58.04 RCW. special districts in counties with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more, disincorporation of: Chapter 57.90 RCW. state highways, acquisition of county lands for: RCW 47.12.040. stock restricted areas: Chapter 16.24 RCW. street railways: Chapter 81.64 RCW. superior court special sessions: RCW 2.08.140, 2.08.150. taxes, excise tax on real estate sales: Chapter 82.45 RCW. property collection of: Chapter 84.56 RCW. levy of: Chapter 84.52 RCW. lien foreclosure: Chapter 84.64 RCW. listing of: Chapter 84.40 RCW. revaluation: Chapter 84.41 RCW. temporary gates across highways: RCW 16.60.080. temporary quarters for court: RCW 2.28.141. towns, uncertain boundaries: RCW 35.27.040 through 35.27.060. traffic control devices: Chapter 47.36 RCW. traffic schools: Chapter 46.83 RCW. underground storage of natural gas, lease of county lands for: RCW 80.40.070. United States reclamation areas, contracts to bring county lands into: RCW 89.12.110. veterans, indigent, deceased, burial of: RCW 73.08.070. veterans' meeting places, rent by county: RCW 73.04.080. veterans' relief: Chapter 73.08 RCW. vouchers on public funds: Chapter 42.24 RCW. water-sewer districts annexation of property to: Chapter 57.24 RCW. board of commissioners, vacancies: RCW 57.12.020. consolidation of: Chapter 57.32 RCW. generally: Title 57 RCW. transfer of part: RCW 57.32.160. withdrawal of territory from: Chapter 57.28 RCW. weed district tax on county lands: RCW 17.04.180. weed districts: Chapter 17.04 RCW. wharves, authorizing of and prescribing rates: RCW 88.24.020.
Flood control district (1937 act) board, commissioner to act for absent member: RCW 86.09.292. zone districts, commissioners as ex officio supervisors: RCW 86.15.050.
Health districts: Chapter 70.46 RCW.
Metropolitan sewer advisory committee, commissioner as member: RCW 35.58.210.
Metropolitan water advisory committee, commissioner as member: RCW 35.58.230.
Property tax advisor: RCW 84.48.140.
Public assistance as county function: RCW 74.04.040.
Rangers, commissioners as ex officio: RCW 76.04.045.
Reclamation district commission, commissioner as member of: RCW 89.30.055.
Redistricting by local governments and municipal corporationsâCensus information forâPlan, prepared when, criteria for, hearing on, request for review of, certification, remandâSanctions when review request frivolous: RCW 29A.76.010.
Revenue, department of, to advise commissioners: RCW 84.08.020.
Review board, commissioner as member of: RCW 35.13.171.
Solid waste collection districts: Chapter 36.58A RCW.
Traffic safety commission, member of association of county commissioners appointed to: RCW 43.59.030.
United States townsite law, dedication of streets, etc., under commissioners may alienate: RCW 58.28.440.
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Sections HTMLPDF 36.64.010Joint courthouse and city hall. HTMLPDF 36.64.020Joint courthouse and city hallâTerms of contract. HTMLPDF 36.64.030Joint courthouse and city hallâApproval of contract. HTMLPDF 36.64.040Joint courthouse and city hallâFunds, how provided. HTMLPDF 36.64.050Joint armory sites. HTMLPDF 36.64.060Joint canal construction. HTMLPDF 36.64.070Counties with populations of two hundred ten thousand or moreâContracts with cities concerning buildings and related improvements. HTMLPDF 36.64.080Conferences to study regional and governmental problemsâCounties and cities may establishâSubjectsâRecommendations. HTMLPDF 36.64.090Conferences to study regional and governmental problemsâArticlesâOfficersâAgents and employees. HTMLPDF 36.64.100Conferences to study regional and governmental problemsâContracts with other governmental agenciesâGrants and giftsâConsultants. HTMLPDF 36.64.110Conferences to study regional and governmental problemsâPublic purposeâContributions to support by municipal corporations. NOTES:
Care, support, and relief of needy persons: RCW 74.04.040.
Cemetery facilities as: RCW 68.52.192, 68.52.193.
Cities and towns agreements with county for planning, establishing, construction, and maintenance of streets: Chapter 35.77 RCW. city may contribute to support of county in which city owned utility plant located: RCW 35.21.420. community renewal: RCW 35.21.660, 35.81.130.
Combined city-county health departments: Chapter 70.08 RCW.
County and city tuberculosis hospitals: Chapter 70.30 RCW.
County public works project, department of transportation cooperation: RCW 47.08.070.
County roads: RCW 47.04.080.
County superintendent of schools, consolidation of office into joint county district: Chapter 28A.310 RCW.
Diking and drainage, intercounty districts: Chapter 85.24 RCW.
Elevators, escalators, like conveyances, municipal governing over: RCW 70.87.050.
Executory conditional sales contracts for purchase of property for park and library purposes: RCW 39.30.010.
Fire protection districts, county contracts with: RCW 52.12.031.
Flood control by counties jointly: Chapter 86.13 RCW. county participation with flood control district: RCW 86.24.040. county participation with state and federal governments: Chapter 86.24 RCW. districts (1937 act): Chapter 86.09 RCW. maintenance, county participation with state: Chapter 86.26 RCW.
Franchises across joint bridges: RCW 47.56.256.
Health districts as: Chapter 70.46 RCW.
Highways, construction, benefit of, cooperative agreements, prevention or minimization of flood damages: RCW 47.28.140.
Housing authorities, cooperation between: RCW 35.82.100.
Housing cooperation law: Chapter 35.83 RCW.
Intercounty rural library districts: Chapter 27.12 RCW.
Intercounty weed districts: Chapter 17.06 RCW.
Intergovernmental disposition of property: RCW 39.33.010.
Interlocal cooperation act: Chapter 39.34 RCW.
Joint aid river and harbor improvements: RCW 88.32.230, 88.32.235.
Joint county teachers' institutes: Chapter 28A.415 RCW.
Joint hospitals: RCW 36.62.030.
Joint operations by political subdivisions, deposit and control of funds: RCW 43.09.285.
Joint planning for improvement of navigable stream: RCW 88.32.240, 88.32.250.
Limited access facilities, cooperative agreements: RCW 47.52.090.
Metropolitan municipal corporations: Chapter 35.58 RCW.
Mosquito control districts: Chapter 17.28 RCW. generally: Chapter 70.22 RCW.
Motor vehicles, removal of when disabled and impounding: RCW 46.55.113.
Municipal airports: Chapters 14.07 and 14.08 RCW.
Operating agencies (electricity, water resources): Chapter 43.52 RCW.
Pesticide application, agreements authorized: RCW 17.21.300.
Port districts contracts with: RCW 53.08.240. ownership of improvements by with county: RCW 53.20.030.
Public assistance, joint county administration: RCW 74.04.180.
Public health pooling fund: RCW 70.12.030 through 70.12.070.
Reclamation districts of one million acres: Chapter 89.30 RCW.
Regional libraries: Chapter 27.12 RCW.
Regional planning commission: RCW 35.63.070.
River and harbor improvements by counties jointly: RCW 88.32.180 through 88.32.220.
Roads and bridges, limited access facilities: Chapter 47.52 RCW.
Soil and water conservation districts, county cooperation with: RCW 89.08.341.
Taxes, property collection of: Chapter 84.56 RCW. revaluation program: Chapter 84.41 RCW.
Toll bridges state boundary, county participation: RCW 47.56.042. tunnels and ferries: Chapter 47.56 RCW.
Traffic schools: Chapter 46.83 RCW.
Transfer of real property or contract for use for park and recreational purposes: RCW 39.33.060.
Washington clean air act: Chapter 70A.15 RCW.
World fair or exposition participation: Chapter 35.60 RCW.
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Sections HTMLPDF 4.24.005Tort actionsâAttorneys' feesâDetermination of reasonableness. HTMLPDF 4.24.010Action for injury or death of child. HTMLPDF 4.24.020Action by parent for seduction of child. HTMLPDF 4.24.040Action for negligently permitting fire to spread. HTMLPDF 4.24.050Kindling of fires by persons driving lumber. HTMLPDF 4.24.060Application of common law. HTMLPDF 4.24.070Recovery of money lost at gambling. HTMLPDF 4.24.080Action to recover leased premises used for gambling. HTMLPDF 4.24.090Validity of evidence of gambling debt. HTMLPDF 4.24.115Validity of agreement to indemnify against liability for negligence relative to construction, alteration, improvement, etc., of structure or improvement attached to real estate or relative to a motor carrier transportation contract. HTMLPDF 4.24.130Action for change of nameâFees. HTMLPDF 4.24.140Action by another state to enforce tax liability. HTMLPDF 4.24.141Action by another state to enforce tax liabilityâ"Taxes" defined. HTMLPDF 4.24.150Action for fines or forfeitures. HTMLPDF 4.24.160Action for penaltyâAmount of recovery. HTMLPDF 4.24.170Judgment for penalty or forfeitureâEffect of collusion. HTMLPDF 4.24.180Disposition of fines, fees, penalties and forfeituresâVenue. HTMLPDF 4.24.190Action against parent for willful injury to person or property by minorâMonetary limitationâCommon law liability preserved. HTMLPDF 4.24.200Liability of owners or others in possession of land and water areas for injuries to recreation usersâPurpose. HTMLPDF 4.24.210Liability of owners or others in possession of land and water areas for injuries to recreation usersâKnown dangerous artificial latent conditionsâOther limitations. HTMLPDF 4.24.220Action for being detained on mercantile establishment premises for investigationâ"Reasonable grounds" as defense. HTMLPDF 4.24.230Liability for conversion of goods or merchandise from store or mercantile establishment, leaving restaurant or hotel or motel without payingâAdults, minorsâParents, guardiansâNotice. HTMLPDF 4.24.235PhysiciansâImmunity from liability regarding safety belts. HTMLPDF 4.24.240Persons licensed to provide health care or related services, employees, hospitals, clinics, etc.âProfessional review committee, society, examining, licensing or disciplinary board members, etc.âImmunity from civil suit. HTMLPDF 4.24.250Health care provider filing charges or presenting evidenceâImmunityâInformation sharing. HTMLPDF 4.24.260Health professionals making reports, filing charges, or presenting evidenceâImmunity. HTMLPDF 4.24.264Boards of directors or officers of nonprofit corporationsâLiabilityâLimitations. HTMLPDF 4.24.290Action for damages based on professional negligence of hospitals or members of healing artsâStandard of proofâEvidenceâException. HTMLPDF 4.24.300Immunity from liability for certain types of medical care. HTMLPDF 4.24.310Persons rendering emergency care or transportationâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.311Immunity from liability for certain care or assistance at scene of emergency or disaster. HTMLPDF 4.24.314Person causing hazardous materials incidentâResponsibility for incident clean-upâLiability. HTMLPDF 4.24.320Action by person damaged by malicious mischief to livestock or by owner damaged by theft of livestockâTreble damages, attorney's fees. HTMLPDF 4.24.330Action for damages caused by criminal street gang tagging and graffiti. HTMLPDF 4.24.340Liability of merchants and other parties for creating a property crime databaseâInformation sharing. HTMLPDF 4.24.345Unlawfully summoning a law enforcement officerâCivil action. HTMLPDF 4.24.350Actions for damages that are false, unfounded, malicious, without probable cause, or part of conspiracyâAction, claim, or counterclaim by judicial officer, prosecuting authority, or law enforcement officer for malicious prosecutionâDamages and costsâAttorneys' feesâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.355Action by person removed from premises pursuant to RCW 9A.52.105âDamages, costs, attorneys' fees. HTMLPDF 4.24.360Construction contract provision waiving, releasing, etc., rights of contractor, etc., to damages or adjustment for unreasonable delay caused by contractee, etc.âDeclared void and unenforceableâExceptions. HTMLPDF 4.24.370Construction contract provision waiving, releasing, etc., rights of contractor, etc., to damages or adjustment for unreasonable delay caused by contractee, etc.â"Construction contract" defined. HTMLPDF 4.24.380Construction contract provision waiving, releasing, etc., rights of contractor, etc., to damages or adjustment for unreasonable delay caused by contractee, etc.âProspective application of RCW 4.24.360. HTMLPDF 4.24.400Building warden assisting others to evacuate building or attempting to control hazardâImmunity from liability. HTMLPDF 4.24.404Removal of vulnerable person or domestic animal from motor vehicleâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.406Removal of vulnerable person or domestic animal from motor vehicleâCivil liability for vehicle damage. HTMLPDF 4.24.410Police dogsâImmunity. HTMLPDF 4.24.420Action by person committing a felonyâDefenseâLaw enforcement activitiesâActions under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983. HTMLPDF 4.24.430Actions by persons serving criminal sentenceâWaiver of filing feesâEffect of previous claims dismissed on grounds claim was frivolous or malicious. HTMLPDF 4.24.450Liability of operators for nuclear incidentsâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.460Liability of operators for nuclear incidentsâPresumption of operator negligenceâRebuttalâRecovery for negligence or against other parties not limited by section. HTMLPDF 4.24.470Liability of officials and members of governing body of public agencyâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.480Liability of members of state hazardous materials planning committee and local emergency planning committees. HTMLPDF 4.24.490Indemnification of state employees. HTMLPDF 4.24.495Liability of public employers for deducting or receiving agency or fair share fees from public employeesâFindings and declarationâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.500Good faith communication to government agencyâLegislative findingsâPurpose. HTMLPDF 4.24.510Communication to government agency or self-regulatory organizationâImmunity from civil liability. HTMLPDF 4.24.520Good faith communication to government agencyâWhen agency or attorney general may defend against lawsuitâCosts and fees. HTMLPDF 4.24.530Limitations on liability for equine activitiesâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.540Limitations on liability for equine activitiesâExceptions. HTMLPDF 4.24.545Electronic monitoring or 24/7 sobriety program participationâLimitation on liability. HTMLPDF 4.24.550Sex offenders and kidnapping offendersâRelease of information to publicâWebsite. HTMLPDF 4.24.5501Sex offendersâModel policyâWork group. HTMLPDF 4.24.551Law enforcement response to secure community transition facilityâLimitation on liability. HTMLPDF 4.24.555Release of information not restricted by pending appeal, petition, or writ. HTMLPDF 4.24.556Sex offender treatment providersâAffiliate sex offender treatment providersâLimited liabilityâResponsibilities. HTMLPDF 4.24.558Limitations on liability for information sharing regarding persons under court orders for supervision or treatment. HTMLPDF 4.24.560Defense to action for injury caused by indoor air pollutants. HTMLPDF 4.24.570Acts against animals in research or educational facilities. HTMLPDF 4.24.575Acts against animals kept for agricultural or veterinary purposes. HTMLPDF 4.24.580Acts against animal facilitiesâInjunction. HTMLPDF 4.24.590Liability of foster parents. HTMLPDF 4.24.595Liability immunityâEmergent placement investigations of child abuse or neglectâShelter care and other dependency orders. HTMLPDF 4.24.601Hazards to the publicâInformationâLegislative findings, policy, intent. HTMLPDF 4.24.611Product liability/hazardous substance claimsâPublic right to informationâConfidentialityâDamages, costs, attorneys' feesâRepeal. HTMLPDF 4.24.630Liability for damage to land and propertyâDamagesâCostsâAttorneys' feesâExceptions. HTMLPDF 4.24.640Firearm safety program liability. HTMLPDF 4.24.660Liability of school districts under contracts with youth programs. HTMLPDF 4.24.670Liability of volunteers of nonprofit or governmental entities. HTMLPDF 4.24.680Unlawful release of court and law enforcement employee informationâException. HTMLPDF 4.24.690Unlawful release of court and law enforcement employee informationâCourt action to prevent. HTMLPDF 4.24.700Unlawful release of court and law enforcement employee informationâDamages, fees, and costs. HTMLPDF 4.24.710Outdoor music festival, campgroundâDetention. HTMLPDF 4.24.720Liability immunityâAmber alerts. HTMLPDF 4.24.730Liability immunityâDisclosure of employee information to prospective employer. HTMLPDF 4.24.740Liability immunityâBovine handling activities. HTMLPDF 4.24.750Monitoring of persons charged with or convicted of misdemeanorsâDecisions concerning release of criminal offendersâFindings. HTMLPDF 4.24.760Limited jurisdiction courtsâLimitation on liability for inadequate supervision or monitoringâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.770Private employer not liable for injury to unauthorized third-party occupant of private employer's vehicle. HTMLPDF 4.24.780Liability of fire service protection agency in providing firefighting efforts outside of jurisdiction or emergency services. HTMLPDF 4.24.785Delivery or installation of detection device by fire protection service agencyâLiability for civil damages. HTMLPDF 4.24.790Electronic impersonationâAction for invasion of privacy. HTMLPDF 4.24.792Unauthorized publication of personal identifying information. HTMLPDF 4.24.800Liability immunityâCharitable donation of eyeglasses or hearing instruments. HTMLPDF 4.24.810Liability immunityâCredentialing or granting practice privileges to health care providers responding to emergencies. HTMLPDF 4.24.820Nonrecognition of foreign orderâIncompatibility with public policy. HTMLPDF 4.24.830AgritourismâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.832AgritourismâImmunity. HTMLPDF 4.24.835AgritourismâWarning notice. HTMLPDF 4.24.840Effect of sexual harassment or sexual assault nondisclosure agreement on discovery and witness availability. HTMLPDF 4.24.850Action by victim of false reportingâLiability to a public agency. HTMLPDF 4.24.900ConstructionâChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnershipsâ2009 c 521. NOTES:
Action for money damages due to gambling violations: RCW 9.46.200.
Arson reporting immunity act: Chapter 48.50 RCW.
Consent to treatment of minor for sexually transmitted disease, liability: RCW 70.24.110.
Food donation and distribution, limitation of liability: Chapter 69.80 RCW.
Hazardous materials incidents, rendering emergency aid, liability: RCW 70.136.050.
Injuries resulting from health care, special actions: Chapter 7.70 RCW.
Malpractice insurance for retired physicians providing health care services: RCW 43.70.460.
Mine rescue or recovery work, liability: RCW 38.52.198.
Physician or hospital rendering emergency care, liability: RCW 18.71.220.
Physician's trained advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic, liability: RCW 18.71.210.
Public benefit hospital entity joint self-insurance program filings and publications, civil immunity: RCW 48.190.120.
Special proceedings and actions: Title 7 RCW.
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Chapter 41.08 RCW: CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITY FIREFIGHTERS
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Chapter 41.16 RCW: FIREFIGHTERS' RELIEF AND PENSIONSâ1947 ACT
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FIREFIGHTERS' RELIEF AND PENSIONSâ1947 ACT
Sections HTMLPDF 41.16.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 41.16.020Pension board createdâMembersâTermsâVacanciesâOfficersâQuorum. HTMLPDF 41.16.030Meetings. HTMLPDF 41.16.040Powers and duties. HTMLPDF 41.16.050Firefighters' pension fundâHow constituted. HTMLPDF 41.16.060Tax levy for fund. HTMLPDF 41.16.070Contributions by firefighters. HTMLPDF 41.16.080Retirement for service. HTMLPDF 41.16.090Limit of pension. HTMLPDF 41.16.100Payment on death of retired firefighter. HTMLPDF 41.16.110Payment on death of eligible pensioner before retirement. HTMLPDF 41.16.120Payment on death in line of duty. HTMLPDF 41.16.130Payment upon disablement in line of duty. HTMLPDF 41.16.140Payment upon disablement not in line of duty. HTMLPDF 41.16.145Annual increase in benefits payable on retirement for service, death in line of duty, and disabilityâAppeals. HTMLPDF 41.16.150Payment on separation from service. HTMLPDF 41.16.160Payment on death not in line of duty. HTMLPDF 41.16.170Payment on death of firefighter with no dependents. HTMLPDF 41.16.180Funeral expense. HTMLPDF 41.16.190Waiting periodâDisability retirement. HTMLPDF 41.16.200Examination of disability pensionersâRestoration to duty. HTMLPDF 41.16.210Transfer of assets to new fundâAssumption of obligations. HTMLPDF 41.16.220Credit for military service. HTMLPDF 41.16.230Repeal does not affect accrued rights. HTMLPDF 41.16.240Application of chapter to fire protection districts. HTMLPDF 41.16.250Retirement and job security rights preserved upon annexation, etc., of district. HTMLPDF 41.16.260Transfer of credit from city employees' retirement system to firefighters' pension system. HTMLPDF 41.16.920Constructionâ1959 c 5âBenefits retroactively authorized. HTMLPDF 41.16.921Constructionâ1975 1st ex.s. c 178, RCW 41.16.145. HTMLPDF 41.16.922ConstructionâChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnershipsâ2009 c 521. NOTES:
Prior acts relating to firefighters' relief and pensions: 1935 c 39; 1929 c 86; 1919 c 196; 1909 c 50 were repealed by 1947 c 91 s 12 (codified herein as RCW 41.16.230).
Firefighters' relief and pensionsâ1955 act: Chapter 41.18 RCW.
Rights of firefighter injured outside corporate limits of municipality: RCW 35.84.050.
Volunteer firefighters' relief and pensions: Chapter 41.24 RCW.
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Chapter 41.24 RCW: VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS' AND RESERVE OFFICERS' RELIEF AND PENSIONS
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VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS' AND RESERVE OFFICERS' RELIEF AND PENSIONS
Sections HTMLPDF 41.24.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 41.24.020Enrollment of firefightersâDeath, disability, retirement benefits. HTMLPDF 41.24.023Retired participant may resume volunteer serviceâBoard approval required. HTMLPDF 41.24.030Volunteer firefighters' relief and pension principal fund createdâReserve officers' relief and pension principal fund createdâCompositionâInvestmentâUseâTreasurer's report. HTMLPDF 41.24.035Legal, medical expensesâMay be paid from earnings of the principal funds and administrative fund. HTMLPDF 41.24.040Fees, when payableâInterestâEffect of nonpayment. HTMLPDF 41.24.050Emergency medical technicians or first aid vehicle operatorsâRestriction on retirement system membership. HTMLPDF 41.24.060Board of trusteesâHow constituted. HTMLPDF 41.24.070Officers of boardâRecord of proceedingsâForms. HTMLPDF 41.24.080Duties of board and state boardâDisbursements. HTMLPDF 41.24.090Meetings. HTMLPDF 41.24.100Compelling attendance of witnessesâOathsâRules and regulations. HTMLPDF 41.24.110Reimbursement of physicians and medical staff. HTMLPDF 41.24.120Hearing of application for benefitsâAppeal to state board. HTMLPDF 41.24.130QuorumâVote on allowance of claims. HTMLPDF 41.24.140Guardian may be appointed. HTMLPDF 41.24.150Disability payments. HTMLPDF 41.24.155Vocational rehabilitationâPurposeâCostsâAdministrationâDiscretion of state board. HTMLPDF 41.24.160Death benefits. HTMLPDF 41.24.170Retirement pensions. HTMLPDF 41.24.1701Purchasing retirement pension coverageâCriteria. HTMLPDF 41.24.172Retirement pensionsâOptionsâElection. HTMLPDF 41.24.175Disability or retirement paymentsâComputation according to latest legislative expression. HTMLPDF 41.24.176Disability or retirement paymentsâConstruction. HTMLPDF 41.24.180Lump sum payments. HTMLPDF 41.24.185Lump sum paymentsâMonthly pension under fifty dollars. HTMLPDF 41.24.190Proof of service. HTMLPDF 41.24.200Service need not be continuous nor in a single department or agency. HTMLPDF 41.24.210Report of accidentâTime limitation for filing report and claim. HTMLPDF 41.24.215Injured volunteerâRecovery from third party. HTMLPDF 41.24.220Hospitalization, surgery, etc. HTMLPDF 41.24.230Funeral and burial expenses. HTMLPDF 41.24.240Benefits not transferable or subject to legal processâExceptionsâChapter not exclusive. HTMLPDF 41.24.245Payments to spouse or ex spouse pursuant to court order. HTMLPDF 41.24.250State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officersâCompositionâTermsâVacanciesâOath. HTMLPDF 41.24.260State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officersâMeetingsâQuorum. HTMLPDF 41.24.270State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officersâCompensationâTravel expenses. HTMLPDF 41.24.280State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officersâAttorney general is legal advisor. HTMLPDF 41.24.290State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officersâPowers and duties. HTMLPDF 41.24.300State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officersâVouchers, warrants. HTMLPDF 41.24.310State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officersâSecretary, duties, compensation. HTMLPDF 41.24.320State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officersâState actuary to provide actuarial services. HTMLPDF 41.24.330Emergency medical service districtsâBoard of trusteesâCreation. HTMLPDF 41.24.340Emergency medical service districtsâBoard of trusteesâOfficersâAnnual report. HTMLPDF 41.24.400Reserve officersâEnrollmentâLimitations. HTMLPDF 41.24.410Reserve officersâCredit for service. HTMLPDF 41.24.430Reserve officersâEligibility for benefit. HTMLPDF 41.24.450Reserve officersâMunicipality adoption of relief benefits. HTMLPDF 41.24.460Reserve officersâBoard of trustees. HTMLPDF 41.24.800Payment of tax liabilityâ2023 c 73. HTMLPDF 41.24.801Administrationâ2023 c 73. HTMLPDF 41.24.900ConstructionâChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnershipsâ2009 c 521. NOTES:
Prior acts relating to volunteer firefighters' relief and pensions: (1) 1935 c 121 (repealed by 1945 c 261 s 27). (2) Benefits extended to volunteer firefighters of fire protection districts: 1943 c 137.
Fire protection districts: Title 52 RCW.
Firefighters' relief and pensions: Chapters 41.16, 41.18 RCW.
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Chapter 42.12 RCW: VACANCIES
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VACANCIES
Sections HTMLPDF 42.12.010Causes of vacancy. HTMLPDF 42.12.020Resignations, to whom made. HTMLPDF 42.12.030Term of person elected to fill vacancy. HTMLPDF 42.12.040Vacancy in partisan elective officeâSuccessor electedâWhen. HTMLPDF 42.12.070Filling nonpartisan vacancies. HTMLPDF 42.12.080Filling nonpartisan vacanciesâSpecial purpose districts. NOTES:
Apple commission, vacancies, how filled: RCW 15.24.050.
Attorney general, removal from office: State Constitution Art. 4 s 9.
Bond, failure to file additional bond causes vacancy: RCW 42.08.120.
City offices, vacancies, how filled commission plan: RCW 35.17.020. council-manager plan council: RCW 35.18.020. optional municipal code: RCW 35A.13.020. mayor-council plan, optional municipal code: RCW 35A.12.050. second class: RCW 35.23.101.
Congress, vacancies, how filled: RCW 29A.28.050.
County, township, precinct, or road district offices, vacancies, how filled: State Constitution Art. 11 s 6.
County annexation review board, vacancies: RCW 35A.14.170.
County clerk, failure to file new bond vacates office: RCW 36.23.020, 42.08.120.
County hospital board of trustees, vacancies, how filled: RCW 36.62.160.
County officers conviction for taking illegal fees vacates office: RCW 36.18.180. vacancies: RCW 36.16.110, 36.16.115, 42.12.040.
County treasurer, suspension for misconduct: RCW 36.29.090.
Educational service district superintendent: Chapter 28A.310 RCW.
Engineers and land surveyors' board of registration, vacancies on: RCW 18.43.030.
Fire protection district commissioners, vacancies: RCW 52.14.050.
Flood control districts, vacancies in governing board: RCW 85.38.070.
Fruit commission, vacancies, how filled: RCW 15.28.080.
Governor appointive state office, vacancies in, filled by: RCW 43.06.090. vacancy in office of: State Constitution Art. 3 s 10 (Amendment 6).
Horse racing commission, vacancies: RCW 67.16.012.
Impeachment: State Constitution Art. 5.
Irrigation district directors, vacancies, how filled: RCW 87.03.081, 87.04.020.
Joint legislative audit and review committee, vacancies, how filled: RCW 44.28.020.
Judges removal from office: State Constitution Art. 4 s 9. vacancies, how filled court of appeals: RCW 2.06.080. district court: RCW 3.34.100. superior court: State Constitution Art. 4 s 5; RCW 2.08.069, 2.08.120. supreme court: State Constitution Art. 4 s 3; RCW 2.04.100.
Judicial officer's absence from state as forfeiting office: State Constitution Art. 4 s 8.
Legislators, expulsion of member: State Constitution Art. 2 s 9.
Legislators, vacancies, how filled: State Constitution Art. 2 s 15 (Amendment 52), RCW 42.12.040.
Liquor and cannabis board, vacancies, how filled: RCW 66.08.014.
Militia, vacancies, how filled: RCW 38.12.095 through 38.12.115.
Mosquito control districts, vacancies in board of trustees: RCW 17.28.130.
Prosecuting attorney, removal from office: State Constitution Art. 4 s 9.
Public utility district commissioners, vacancies: RCW 54.12.010.
Recall proceedings, grounds: RCW 29A.56.110.
Reclamation district directors, vacancies: RCW 89.30.256.
Regional universitiesâTrustees, appointment, terms, quorum, vacancies: RCW 28B.35.100.
School directors in second and third-class districts, vacancies, how filled: RCW 28A.343.370.
State appointive office, vacancy in, how filled: State Constitution Art. 3 s 13; RCW 43.06.090.
State elective officers recall: State Constitution Art. 1 s 33 (Amendment 8). vacancy, successor elected: RCW 42.12.040.
State officers, removal from office: State Constitution Art. 5.
Statute law committee, vacancies, how filled: RCW 1.08.003.
The Evergreen State CollegeâTrustees, appointment, terms, quorum, vacancies: RCW 28B.40.100.
United States senators, vacancies, how filled: RCW 29A.28.030.
University of Washington board of regents, vacancies, how filled: RCW 28B.20.100.
Utilities and transportation commission, vacancies, how filled: RCW 80.01.010.
Washington State University board of regents, vacancies: RCW 28B.30.100.
Water-sewer district commissioners, vacancies: RCW 57.12.020.
Weed district directors, vacancies, how filled: RCW 17.04.070.
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Chapter 43.43 RCW: WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
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WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
Sections HTMLPDF 43.43.005Comprehensive outreach and marketing strategic plan. HTMLPDF 43.43.010Patrol created. HTMLPDF 43.43.012Chief for a day program. HTMLPDF 43.43.013Donations, gifts, conveyances, devises, and grants. HTMLPDF 43.43.015Affirmative action. HTMLPDF 43.43.020Appointment of personnel. HTMLPDF 43.43.030Powers and dutiesâPeace officers. HTMLPDF 43.43.035Governor, lieutenant governor, and governor-electâSecurity and protectionâDuty to provide. HTMLPDF 43.43.037LegislatureâSecurity and protectionâDuty to provide. HTMLPDF 43.43.040Disability of patrol officers. HTMLPDF 43.43.050Tenure of patrol officers. HTMLPDF 43.43.060Suspension or demotion of probationary officers. HTMLPDF 43.43.070Discharge of probationary officersâDischarge, demotion, or suspension of nonprobationary officersâComplaintâHearing. HTMLPDF 43.43.080Criminal complaintâAuthority to suspend officerâHearing. HTMLPDF 43.43.090Procedure at hearing. HTMLPDF 43.43.100Review of order. HTMLPDF 43.43.110Reinstatement on acquittal. HTMLPDF 43.43.111Patrol officer vehicle accidents. HTMLPDF 43.43.112Private law enforcement off-duty employmentâGuidelines. HTMLPDF 43.43.115Real propertyâSale or disposal of surplusâDistribution of proceeds. HTMLPDF 43.43.120Patrol retirement systemâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 43.43.130Retirement fund createdâMembership. HTMLPDF 43.43.135Membership in more than one retirement system. HTMLPDF 43.43.137Reestablishment of service credit by former members who are members of the public employees' retirement systemâConditions. HTMLPDF 43.43.138Establishing, restoring service credit. HTMLPDF 43.43.139Membership while serving as state legislatorâConditions. HTMLPDF 43.43.142Retirement board abolishedâTransfer of powers, duties, and functions. HTMLPDF 43.43.165Board may receive contributions from any source. HTMLPDF 43.43.220Retirement fundâExpenses. HTMLPDF 43.43.230Total service credit. HTMLPDF 43.43.233Purchase of additional service creditâCostsâRules. HTMLPDF 43.43.235Service credit for paid leave of absence. HTMLPDF 43.43.240Legal adviser. HTMLPDF 43.43.250Retirement of members. HTMLPDF 43.43.260BenefitsâMilitary service credit. HTMLPDF 43.43.263Effect of certain accumulated vacation leave on retirement benefits. HTMLPDF 43.43.264Benefit calculationâLimitation. HTMLPDF 43.43.270Retirement allowancesâSurvivors of disabled membersâMembers commissioned before January 1, 2003. HTMLPDF 43.43.271Retirement allowancesâMembers commissioned on or after January 1, 2003âCourt-approved property settlement. HTMLPDF 43.43.274Minimum retirement allowanceâAnnual adjustment. HTMLPDF 43.43.278Retirement option. HTMLPDF 43.43.280Repayment of contributions on death or termination of employmentâElection to receive reduced retirement allowance at age fifty-five. HTMLPDF 43.43.285Special death benefitâCourse of employmentâOccupational disease or infectionâAnnual adjustment. HTMLPDF 43.43.286Rights reserved to the legislatureâNo future contractual rights. HTMLPDF 43.43.290Status in case of disablement. HTMLPDF 43.43.295Accumulated contributionsâPayment upon death of member. HTMLPDF 43.43.310Benefits exempt from taxation and legal processâAssignabilityâExceptionsâDeductions for group insurance premiums or for state patrol memorial foundation contributions. HTMLPDF 43.43.315Optional actuarially equivalent life annuity benefit. HTMLPDF 43.43.320Penalty for falsification. HTMLPDF 43.43.330Examinations for promotion. HTMLPDF 43.43.340Eligible list, and promotions therefromâAffirmative action. HTMLPDF 43.43.350Determination of eligibility for examination for promotion. HTMLPDF 43.43.360Probationary period. HTMLPDF 43.43.370Staff or technical officers. HTMLPDF 43.43.380Minimum salariesâReport. HTMLPDF 43.43.385Expedited recruitment incentive program. HTMLPDF 43.43.386Annual longevity bonus. HTMLPDF 43.43.390Bicycle awareness programâGenerally. HTMLPDF 43.43.395Ignition interlock devicesâStandardsâCompliance. HTMLPDF 43.43.3952Ignition interlock devicesâOfficer required to report violationsâLiability. HTMLPDF 43.43.396Ignition interlock devicesâFee schedule and fee collectionâReportâFee deposit. HTMLPDF 43.43.400Aquatic invasive species inspection and training. HTMLPDF 43.43.480Routine traffic enforcement information. HTMLPDF 43.43.490Routine traffic enforcement informationâData collectionâTraining materials on racial profiling. HTMLPDF 43.43.500Crime information centerâEstablishedâPurposeâFunctions. HTMLPDF 43.43.510Crime information centerâFiles of general assistance to law enforcement agencies establishedâRunaway childrenâInformation publicly available. HTMLPDF 43.43.530Crime information centerâCost of terminal facilities. HTMLPDF 43.43.540Sex offenders and kidnapping offendersâCentral registryâReimbursement to counties. HTMLPDF 43.43.545Statewide sexual assault kit tracking system. HTMLPDF 43.43.546Statewide sexual assault kit tracking systemâParticipation by bureau of forensic laboratory services. HTMLPDF 43.43.550Traffic safety education officersâPowersâPay and reimbursement. HTMLPDF 43.43.560Automatic fingerprint information systemâReport. HTMLPDF 43.43.570Automatic fingerprint identification systemâConditions for local establishment or operationâRules. HTMLPDF 43.43.575Firearms safety training program. HTMLPDF 43.43.580Firearms background check programâAutomated firearms background check systemâFee. HTMLPDF 43.43.585Washington background check advisory board. HTMLPDF 43.43.590State firearms background check system account. HTMLPDF 43.43.600Drug control assistance unitâCreated. HTMLPDF 43.43.610Drug control assistance unitâDuties. HTMLPDF 43.43.620Drug control assistance unitâAdditional dutiesâInformation system on violationsâInter-unit communications network. HTMLPDF 43.43.630Drug control assistance unitâUse of existing facilities and systems. HTMLPDF 43.43.640Drug control assistance unitâCertain investigators exempt from state civil service act. HTMLPDF 43.43.650Drug control assistance unitâEmployment of necessary personnel. HTMLPDF 43.43.655Drug control assistance unitâSpecial narcotics enforcement unit. HTMLPDF 43.43.670Bureau of forensic laboratory servicesâPowersâPriorities. HTMLPDF 43.43.672Bureau of forensic laboratory servicesâDrug evidence analysis. HTMLPDF 43.43.680Controlled substance, simulator solution analysisâPrima facie evidence. HTMLPDF 43.43.690Crime laboratory analysis feeâCourt impositionâCollection. HTMLPDF 43.43.700Identification and criminal history section. HTMLPDF 43.43.705Identification dataâProcessing procedureâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 43.43.710Availability of information. HTMLPDF 43.43.715IdentificationâCooperation with other criminal justice agencies. HTMLPDF 43.43.720Local identification and records systemsâAssistance. HTMLPDF 43.43.725Records as evidence. HTMLPDF 43.43.730RecordsâInspectionâCopyingâRequests for purge or modificationâAppeals. HTMLPDF 43.43.735Photographing and fingerprintingâPowers and duties of law enforcement agenciesâOther data. HTMLPDF 43.43.740Photographing and fingerprintingâTransmittal of data. HTMLPDF 43.43.742Submission of fingerprints taken from persons for noncriminal purposesâFees. HTMLPDF 43.43.745Convicted persons, fingerprinting required, recordsâFurloughs, information to section, notice to local agenciesâArrests, disposition informationâConvicts, information to section, notice to local agenciesâRegistration of sex offenders. HTMLPDF 43.43.750Use of force to obtain identification informationâLiability. HTMLPDF 43.43.751Biological samples for missing persons investigations. HTMLPDF 43.43.752DNA identification systemâPlanâReport. HTMLPDF 43.43.753FindingsâDNA identification systemâDNA databaseâDNA data bank. HTMLPDF 43.43.7532DNA identification systemâDNA database account. HTMLPDF 43.43.754DNA identification systemâBiological samplesâCollection, use, testingâScope and application of section. HTMLPDF 43.43.7541DNA identification systemâCollection of biological samplesâFees prior to July 1, 2023âDistributionâWaiver. HTMLPDF 43.43.756DNA identification systemâAnalysis, assistance, and testimony services. HTMLPDF 43.43.758DNA identification systemâLocal law enforcement systemsâLimitations. HTMLPDF 43.43.759DNA identification systemâRule-making requirements. HTMLPDF 43.43.760Personal identificationâRequestsâPurposeâApplicantsâFee. HTMLPDF 43.43.762Criminal street gang databaseâInformation exempt from public disclosure. HTMLPDF 43.43.765Reports of transfer, release or changes as to committed or imprisoned personsâRecords. HTMLPDF 43.43.770Unidentified deceased persons. HTMLPDF 43.43.775Interagency contracts. HTMLPDF 43.43.780Transfer of records, data, equipment to section. HTMLPDF 43.43.785Criminal justice servicesâConsolidationâEstablishment of program. HTMLPDF 43.43.800Criminal justice services programsâDuties of executive committee. HTMLPDF 43.43.810Obtaining information by false pretensesâUnauthorized use of informationâFalsifying recordsâPenalty. HTMLPDF 43.43.815Conviction record furnished to employerâPurposesâNotification to subject of recordâFeesâLimitationsâInjunctive relief, damages, attorneys' feesâDisclaimer of liabilityâRules. HTMLPDF 43.43.820Stale records. HTMLPDF 43.43.822County sheriff to forward registration informationâFelony firearm offense conviction databaseâExempt from public disclosure. HTMLPDF 43.43.823Incorporation of denied firearm transaction recordsâRemoval of record, when requiredâNoticeâRules. HTMLPDF 43.43.825Guilty plea or conviction for certain felony crimesâNotification of state patrolâTransmission of information to the department of health. HTMLPDF 43.43.830Background checksâAccess to children or vulnerable personsâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 43.43.832Background checksâDisclosure of informationâSharing of state criminal background information by health care facilities. HTMLPDF 43.43.8321Background checksâDissemination of conviction record information. HTMLPDF 43.43.8325Background checksâNational crime prevention and privacy compact. HTMLPDF 43.43.833Background checksâState immunity. HTMLPDF 43.43.834Background checks by business, organization, or insurance companyâLimitationsâCivil liability. HTMLPDF 43.43.836Disclosure to individual of own recordâFee. HTMLPDF 43.43.837Fingerprint-based background checksâRequirements for applicants and service providersâFeesâRules to establish financial responsibility. HTMLPDF 43.43.838Record checksâTranscript of conviction recordâFeesâImmunityâRules. HTMLPDF 43.43.839Fingerprint identification account. HTMLPDF 43.43.840Notification to licensing agency of employment termination for certain crimes against persons. HTMLPDF 43.43.842Vulnerable adultsâAdditional licensing requirements for agencies, facilities, and individuals providing services. HTMLPDF 43.43.845Notification of conviction or guilty plea of certain felony crimesâTransmittal of information to superintendent of public instruction. HTMLPDF 43.43.850Organized crime intelligence unitâCreated. HTMLPDF 43.43.852"Organized crime" defined. HTMLPDF 43.43.854Powers and duties of organized crime intelligence unit. HTMLPDF 43.43.856Divulging investigative information prohibitedâConfidentialityâSecurity of records and files. HTMLPDF 43.43.870Missing children clearinghouse and hotline, duties of state patrol. HTMLPDF 43.43.874Missing and murdered indigenous women, other indigenous personsâLiaison positions. HTMLPDF 43.43.876Missing and murdered indigenous women, other indigenous personsâProtocolâTraining. HTMLPDF 43.43.880Agreements with contiguous statesâJointly occupied ports of entryâCollection of fees and taxes. HTMLPDF 43.43.885Scrap metal no-buy list database program. HTMLPDF 43.43.887Scrap metal no-buy list database programâWashington association of sheriffs and police chiefs not liable for civil damages. HTMLPDF 43.43.888Catalytic converter inspections. HTMLPDF 43.43.912ConstructionâChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnershipsâ2009 c 521. HTMLPDF 43.43.930State fire protection servicesâIntent. HTMLPDF 43.43.934Director of fire protectionâDuties. HTMLPDF 43.43.938Director of fire protectionâAppointmentâDuties. HTMLPDF 43.43.939Director of fire protectionâAdoption of minimum standard requirements for before-school and after-school programs. HTMLPDF 43.43.940Fire service training programâGrants and bequests. HTMLPDF 43.43.941Fire services trainingâStudent training programs. HTMLPDF 43.43.942Fire service trainingâFees and fee schedules. HTMLPDF 43.43.944Fire service training account. HTMLPDF 43.43.946Fire services trust fund. HTMLPDF 43.43.948Fire services trust fundâExpenditures. HTMLPDF 43.43.950Fire service training center bond retirement account of 1977. HTMLPDF 43.43.952Arson investigation information systemâFindingsâIntent. STATE FIRE SERVICE MOBILIZATION
HTMLPDF 43.43.960State fire service mobilizationâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 43.43.961State fire service mobilizationâLegislative declaration and intent. HTMLPDF 43.43.962State fire service mobilizationâState fire services mobilization planâState fire resources coordinator. HTMLPDF 43.43.963State fire service mobilizationâRegional fire defense boardsâRegional fire service plansâRegions established. HTMLPDF 43.43.964State fire service mobilizationâDevelopment of reimbursement procedures. HTMLPDF 43.43.965State fire service mobilizationâPlan use for purposes other than fire suppressionâAnnual report. HTMLPDF 43.43.970Law enforcement mobilizationâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 43.43.971Law enforcement mobilizationâState law enforcement mobilization policy boardâState law enforcement mobilization plan. HTMLPDF 43.43.972Law enforcement mobilizationâLocal law enforcement request for mobilizationâState law enforcement resource coordinatorâMobilization responseâDeclaration of end of mobilization. HTMLPDF 43.43.973State law enforcement mobilizationâState law enforcement coordinatorâDuties. HTMLPDF 43.43.974State law enforcement mobilizationâRegions establishedâRegional law enforcement mobilization committeesâRegional law enforcement mobilization plans. HTMLPDF 43.43.975State law enforcement mobilizationâDevelopment of reimbursement proceduresâEligibility of nonhost law enforcement authority for reimbursement. NOTES:
Abatement of certain structures, signs or devices on city streets, county roads or state highways as public nuisances, chief's duties relating to: RCW 47.36.180.
Abating as public nuisance signs erected or maintained contrary to highway advertising control act, chief's duties relating to: RCW 47.42.080.
Aircraft cost sharing: See 1990 c 298 s 4.
Amateur radio operators with special license plates, list of furnished to: RCW 46.18.205.
Authority: Chapter 10.93 RCW.
Chaplain authorized: RCW 41.22.020.
Civil disorder, use of patrol: RCW 43.06.270.
Control of traffic on capitol grounds, chief enforcing officer: RCW 46.08.160.
Coroner's report of deaths by vehicle accidents, to be made to: RCW 46.52.050.
Disturbances at state penal facilities development of contingency plansâScopeâLocal participation: RCW 72.02.150. use of outside law enforcement personnelâScope: RCW 72.02.160.
Driver license fees for use of state patrol: RCW 46.68.041.
Enforcement of laws on limited access facilities, state patrol to have independent and concurrent jurisdiction: RCW 47.52.200.
Facilities siting, coordination with department of licensing: RCW 46.01.330.
Funding, state patrol highway account: RCW 46.68.030.
Hazardous materials incident command agency, state patrol as: RCW 70.136.030.
Inspection of railroad crew transportation vehicles by state patrol: RCW 81.61.040.
Insurance, group life, generally: RCW 48.24.090.
Intoxicating liquor, report of seizure: RCW 66.32.090.
Jurisdiction: Chapter 10.93 RCW.
Missing persons systems, involvement with: RCW 36.28A.120.
Motor carrier safety inspections: RCW 81.80.330.
Motor vehicle accidents and reports, powers and duties relating to: Chapter 46.52 RCW. equipment standardsâPowers and duties: RCW 46.37.005. inspection duties: Chapter 46.32 RCW. size, weight and load limits, duties: Chapter 46.44 RCW.
Off-road and nonhighway vehicles: Chapter 46.09 RCW.
Police dogsâImmunity: RCW 4.24.410.
Portability of public retirement benefits: Chapter 41.54 RCW.
Private carrier drivers, rules: RCW 46.73.010.
Prohibited practices relating to motor vehicle inspection by members of: RCW 46.32.050.
Requests for nonconviction criminal history fingerprint record checks for agency headsâ"Agency head" defined: RCW 43.06.013.
School buses, regulations for design, marking and mode of operation, chief to advise on: RCW 46.61.380.
Snowmobile act enforcement: RCW 46.10.360.
State patrol highway account: RCW 46.68.030.
Teletypewriter communications network, powers and duties of chief: Chapter 43.89 RCW.
Towing operators, appointment by the state patrol: RCW 46.55.115.
Traffic safety commission, chief of state patrol member of: RCW 43.59.030.
Transportation of hazardous materials, chief's powers and duties relating to: RCW 46.48.170, 46.48.175.
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Sections HTMLPDF 43.44.010Examination of premises. HTMLPDF 43.44.020Standards of safety. HTMLPDF 43.44.030SchoolsâCompliance with standards for fire prevention and safetyâPlan reviews and construction inspections. HTMLPDF 43.44.040Removal of fire hazardsâAppeal of orderâPenalty. HTMLPDF 43.44.050Reports and investigation of firesâPolice powers. HTMLPDF 43.44.060Statistical information and reportsâNational fire incident reporting system. HTMLPDF 43.44.070Examination of witnesses. HTMLPDF 43.44.080Criminal prosecutions. HTMLPDF 43.44.090Record of fires. HTMLPDF 43.44.110Smoke detection devices in dwelling unitsâPenalties. HTMLPDF 43.44.115Smoke detection device awareness account. HTMLPDF 43.44.120Premises with guard animalsâRegistration, postingâActs permitted firefightersâLiability for injury to firefighters. HTMLPDF 43.44.130Hazardous liquid and gas pipeline accidentsâPreparedness of local first responders. HTMLPDF 43.44.200Fire service policy board.
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Sections HTMLPDF 43.79.010General fund, how constituted. HTMLPDF 43.79.015Accounts in general fund designated as accounts in state treasuryâCredit of earnings to general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.018Obsolete funds and accountsâList provided to the office of financial management and legislative committees. HTMLPDF 43.79.019Locally held accountsâReviewâRequested legislation to hold accounts in state treasury or custody of state treasurer. HTMLPDF 43.79.020License fees to general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.060State university permanent fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.071University of Washington fundâMoneys transferred to general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.072University of Washington fundâAppropriations to be paid from general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.073University of Washington fundâAbolished. HTMLPDF 43.79.074University of Washington fundâWarrants to be paid from general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.075University of Washington fundâOther revenue for support of university. HTMLPDF 43.79.080University building fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.100Scientific school grant to Washington State University. HTMLPDF 43.79.110Scientific permanent fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.120Agricultural college grant to Washington State University. HTMLPDF 43.79.130Agricultural permanent fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.140Washington State UniversityâMoneys paid into general fund for support of. HTMLPDF 43.79.150Normal school grant to former state colleges of education and The Evergreen State College. HTMLPDF 43.79.160Normal school permanent fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.180Former state colleges of educationâMoneys paid into general fund for support of. HTMLPDF 43.79.195Workforce education investment account. HTMLPDF 43.79.201C.E.P. & R.I. accountâMoneys transferred to charitable, educational, penal and reformatory institutions accountâException. HTMLPDF 43.79.202C.E.P. & R.I. fundâAbolishedâAppropriations to be paid from and warrants drawn on account in general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.210Federal cooperative extension fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.260Governor designated state's agent. HTMLPDF 43.79.270Unanticipated receiptsâDuty of department heads. HTMLPDF 43.79.280Unanticipated receiptsâDuty of governor on approval. HTMLPDF 43.79.282Compliance with RCW 43.79.260 through 43.79.280. HTMLPDF 43.79.285Joint legislative unanticipated revenue oversight committee. HTMLPDF 43.79.300Central College fundâMoneys transferred to general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.301Central College fundâAppropriations to be paid from general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.302Central College fundâAbolished. HTMLPDF 43.79.303Central College fundâWarrants to be paid from general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.304Central College fundâOther revenue for support of Central Washington University. HTMLPDF 43.79.310Eastern College fundâMoneys transferred to general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.311Eastern College fundâAppropriations to be paid from general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.312Eastern College fundâAbolished. HTMLPDF 43.79.313Eastern College fundâWarrants to be paid from general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.314Eastern College fundâOther revenue for support of Eastern Washington University. HTMLPDF 43.79.320Western College fundâMoneys transferred to general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.321Western College fundâAppropriations to be paid from general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.322Western College fundâAbolished. HTMLPDF 43.79.323Western College fundâWarrants to be paid from general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.324Western College fundâOther revenue for support of Western Washington University. HTMLPDF 43.79.330Miscellaneous state fundsâMoneys transferred to accounts in the state treasury. HTMLPDF 43.79.331Miscellaneous state fundsâAbolished. HTMLPDF 43.79.332Miscellaneous state fundsâAppropriations of 34th legislature to be paid from general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.333Miscellaneous state fundsâWarrants to be paid from general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.334Miscellaneous state fundsâExpendituresâRevenue from other than general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.335Miscellaneous state fundsâWashington State University building account. HTMLPDF 43.79.340General obligation bond retirement fundâMoneys transferred to general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.341General obligation bond retirement fundâAppropriations of 34th legislature to be paid from general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.342General obligation bond retirement fundâAbolished. HTMLPDF 43.79.343General obligation bond retirement fundâWarrants to be paid from general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.350Suspense account. HTMLPDF 43.79.370Suspense accountâDisbursementsâVouchersâWarrants. HTMLPDF 43.79.381Penitentiary revolving account abolished. HTMLPDF 43.79.390United States vocational education accountâMoneys transferred to general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.391United States vocational education accountâAppropriations to be paid from general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.392United States vocational education accountâAbolished. HTMLPDF 43.79.393United States vocational education accountâWarrants to be paid from general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.405Parks and parkways account abolishedâFunds transferred to general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.420Miscellaneous state fundsâMoneys transferred to basic state general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.421Miscellaneous state fundsâAbolished. HTMLPDF 43.79.422Miscellaneous state fundsâWarrants to be paid from basic state general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.423Miscellaneous state funds or accountsâMoneys transferred to state general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.425Current state school fundâAbolishedâMoneys transferred. HTMLPDF 43.79.430Moneys from Inland Power & Light company to be deposited in general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.435Investment reserve account abolishedâDeposit of moneys. HTMLPDF 43.79.440Loan principal and interest fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.441Transfer of moneys from certain school bond and state building construction accounts and funds to general fundâPayment of warrants. HTMLPDF 43.79.442Transfer of moneys from certain highway construction accounts and funds to general fundâPayment of warrants. HTMLPDF 43.79.445Death investigations accountâDisbursal. HTMLPDF 43.79.455Capitol purchase and development account. HTMLPDF 43.79.460Savings incentive accountâReport. HTMLPDF 43.79.465Education savings account. HTMLPDF 43.79.470State patrol nonappropriated airplane revolving account. HTMLPDF 43.79.480Tobacco settlement accountâTransfers to life sciences discovery fundâTobacco prevention and control account. HTMLPDF 43.79.483Opioid abatement settlement account. HTMLPDF 43.79.484Tribal opioid prevention and treatment account. HTMLPDF 43.79.490Budget stabilization account. HTMLPDF 43.79.495Budget stabilization accountâGovernance. HTMLPDF 43.79.496Transfers of budget stabilization account deposits to the general fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.500Uniformed service shared leave pool account. HTMLPDF 43.79.505Judicial stabilization trust account. HTMLPDF 43.79.520Puget Sound taxpayer accountability account. HTMLPDF 43.79.540Concealed pistol license renewal notification account. HTMLPDF 43.79.545Climate resiliency account. HTMLPDF 43.79.550Forest resiliency account. HTMLPDF 43.79.555Washington rescue plan transition account. HTMLPDF 43.79.557Coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund. HTMLPDF 43.79.559Energy efficiency revolving loan capitalization account. HTMLPDF 43.79.560Clean energy transition workforce account. HTMLPDF 43.79.562Energy efficiency account. HTMLPDF 43.79.565Capital community assistance account. HTMLPDF 43.79.567Community reinvestment account. HTMLPDF 43.79.570GOV central service account. HTMLPDF 43.79.572Inflation reduction elective pay account. NOTES:
Access roads revolving fund: RCW 79.38.050.
Accounting for: RCW 43.88.160.
Aeronautics account created: RCW 82.42.090. deposit of aircraft dealer's license and certificate fees: RCW 14.20.060. aircraft fuel tax proceeds: RCW 82.42.090.
Antitrust revolving fund: RCW 43.10.215.
Auditing services revolving account: RCW 43.09.410.
Basic data fund: RCW 43.21A.067.
Capitol building construction account: Chapter 79.24 RCW.
Capitol purchase and development account deposit of moneys received from management of east capitol site in: RCW 79.24.570. proceeds from sale of tidelands and shorelands paid into: RCW 79.105.150.
Cemetery account: Chapter 68.05 RCW.
Central operating fund: RCW 74.08.278.
Cerebral palsy: RCW 70.82.021, 70.82.022.
Community and economic development fee account: RCW 43.330.155.
Community services revolving fund: RCW 9.95.360.
Contingency fire suppression account: RCW 76.04.620.
Department of retirement systems expense fund: RCW 41.50.110.
Depositaries, state moneys or funds defined for purposes of: RCW 43.85.200.
Disbursement by warrant or check: RCW 43.88.160.
Distribution to annexed areas, basis for: RCW 35.13.260.
Electrical license fund, designation of: RCW 19.28.351.
Enterprise services funds: Chapter 43.82 RCW.
Enterprise services account: RCW 43.19.500.
Fair fund horse racing money: RCW 15.76.115. moneys from lease of state lands by director of agriculture to go into: RCW 15.04.090.
Federal forest revolving fund: RCW 28A.520.010 and 28A.520.020.
Ferries revolving fund: RCW 47.60.170.
Flood control contributions: Chapter 86.18 RCW.
Forest development account: RCW 79.64.100.
Freshwater aquatic weeds account: RCW 43.21A.650.
General fund aircraft registration fees deposited in: RCW 47.68.250. appropriations by legislature (for common school purposes): RCW 28A.150.380. architects license account created in: RCW 18.08.240. boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, and wrestling events: RCW 67.08.050. camping resort fines deposited in: RCW 19.105.380. cerebral palsy: RCW 70.82.021, 70.82.022. commercial feed account: RCW 15.53.9044. commission merchants' account, fees paid into: RCW 20.01.130. electrical licenses account: RCW 19.28.351. elevators, escalators and dumbwaiter fees deposited in: RCW 70.87.210. escheats, sale of property deposited in: RCW 11.08.120. forest development account: RCW 79.64.100. liquor excise taxes paid into: RCW 82.08.160. marine fuel tax refund account: RCW 79A.25.040. monthly financial report of state treasurer as to: RCW 43.08.150. old age assistance grants charged against: RCW 74.08.370. outdoor recreation account: RCW 79A.25.060. parks and parkways, fund for, deposits in: RCW 36.82.210. pilotage account: RCW 88.16.061. proceeds from sale of insurance code: RCW 48.02.180. professional engineers' account established, disposition of fees into: RCW 18.43.080, 18.43.150. public utility district privilege tax: RCW 54.28.040, 54.28.050. real estate commission account, license fees: RCW 18.85.061. reclamation revolving account, generally: RCW 89.16.020 through 89.16.040, 90.16.090. school apportionment from: RCW 28A.510.250. seed account, moneys collected under seed law to go into: RCW 15.49.470. special account in general fund: RCW 82.45.180. state educational trust fund: RCW 28B.92.140. state general fundâEstimates for state support to public schools from: RCW 28A.300.170. state general fund support to public schoolsâSchool district reimbursement programs: Chapter 28A.150 RCW. state institutional personnel, charges for quarters: RCW 72.01.282. taxes: RCW 82.32.380. unclaimed property, proceeds of sale paid into: RCW 63.30.470. vehicle use tax revenues deposited in: RCW 82.12.045.
Grain inspection revolving fund: RCW 22.09.830.
Highway bond retirement funds: Chapter 47.10 RCW.
Highway equipment fund: RCW 47.08.120, 47.08.121.
Highway safety fund ability to respond in damages abstract fee deposited in: RCW 46.29.050. county road and bridge violations, fines paid into: RCW 36.82.210. created, use: RCW 46.68.060. fees for copies of motor vehicle licensing records to go into: RCW 46.01.250. for-hire motor vehicle certificates and operators' permits, moneys from to go into: RCW 46.72.110. moneys accruing from fees for motor vehicle operators' licenses to go into: RCW 46.68.041. moneys for abstracts of operating records to go into: RCW 46.52.130. operating record abstract fee deposited in: RCW 46.29.050.
Hop inspection fund: RCW 22.09.830.
Hospital and medical facilities construction fund: RCW 70.40.150.
Industrial insurance funds: Chapter 51.44 RCW.
Legal services revolving fund: RCW 43.10.150.
Liability account: RCW 4.92.130.
Liquor excise tax fund: RCW 82.08.160, 82.08.170.
Liquor revolving fund: RCW 66.08.170.
Log patrol revolving fund, brand and mark registration fees deposited in: RCW 76.36.160.
Manufactured home installation training account: RCW 43.22A.100.
Marine fuel tax refund account: RCW 79A.25.040.
Medical aid fund: RCW 51.44.020.
Monthly financial report of state treasurer as to: RCW 43.08.150.
Motor vehicle fund state Constitution Art. 2 s 40, RCW 46.68.070. vehicle license proceeds, deposits in: RCW 46.68.030.
Municipal revolving account: RCW 43.09.282.
Northwest nursery fund, planting stock act moneys to go into: RCW 15.14.145.
OASI contribution account: RCW 41.48.060.
Outdoor recreation account, disposition of outdoor recreational bond issue proceeds in: RCW 79A.25.060.
Oyster reserve fund, proceeds from sale or lease of oyster reserves paid into: RCW 79.135.320.
Parks and parkways account abolished: RCW 43.79.405. deposit of inspections costs on recreational devices: RCW 79A.40.070.
Permanent common school fund: State Constitution Art. 9 s 2. applied exclusively to common schools: State Constitution Art. 9 s 2. apportionment by Art. 2 s 28(7). banks and trust companies, liquidation and winding up dividends unclaimed deposited in: RCW 30A.44.150, 30A.44.180. personal property, proceeds deposited in: RCW 30A.44.220. credit union unclaimed funds on liquidation escheat to: Chapter 31.12 RCW. defalcation, fraud or mismanagement losses borne by state, interest: RCW 28A.515.310. enlargement authorized: State Constitution Art. 9 s 3. game and game fish lands, withdrawn from lease, payment of amount of lease into: RCW 77.12.360. income from to be applied to common schools: State Constitution Art. 9 s 2. used for current expenses: State Constitution Art. 9 s 2. investment, what securities: State Constitution Art. 16 s 5. losses from, how made good: State Constitution Art. 9 s 5. permanent and irreducible: State Constitution Art. 9 s 3; RCW 28A.515.300. proceeds of lands and property reverting to state: RCW 28A.515.300. safe deposit box contents, unclaimed after liquidation and winding up of bank or trust company, proceeds from sale deposited in: RCW 30A.44.220. sources of, from what derived: State Constitution Art. 9 s 3. state lands acquired, lease and sale of, proceeds to go into: RCW 79.10.030. withdrawn for game purposes, payment of amount of lease into: RCW 77.12.360.
Personnel service fund: RCW 41.06.280.
Professional engineers' account established, disposition of fees into: RCW 18.43.080, 18.43.150.
Public assistance, central operating fund: RCW 74.08.278.
Public depositaries, deposit and investment of public funds: Chapter 39.58 RCW.
Public schools building bond redemption funds: Chapter 28A.525 RCW.
Public service revolving fund: RCW 80.01.080.
Puget Sound capital construction account created, use: Chapter 47.60 RCW.
Receipt and keeping of: RCW 43.88.160.
Reserve fund, moneys in may be invested in motor vehicle fund warrants: RCW 47.12.210.
Resource management cost account: RCW 79.64.020.
Retirement systems expense fund: RCW 41.50.110.
Revolving funds: RCW 43.88.180, 43.88.190.
Secretary of state's revolving fund: RCW 43.07.130.
State fair fund: RCW 15.76.100, 15.76.170.
State patrol retirement fund: RCW 43.43.130.
State trade fair fund, allocations to state trade fairs from: Chapter 43.31 RCW.
State treasurer's service fund: RCW 43.08.190.
State vehicle parking account: RCW 43.01.225.
Statute law committee publications account: RCW 1.08.0392.
Teachers' retirement fund: RCW 41.50.200.
Teachers' retirement pension reserve fund: RCW 41.50.200.
Thurston county capital facilities account: RCW 43.19.501.
Toll bridge funds: Chapter 47.56 RCW.
Undistributed receipts account: RCW 43.01.050.
Unemployment compensation funds, generally: RCW 50.16.010, 50.16.020.
University of Washington bond retirement fund: RCW 28B.20.720. building account: RCW 28B.15.210.
Volunteer firefighters' relief and pension principal fund and reserve officers' relief and pension principal fund: RCW 41.24.030.
Washington State University bond retirement fund: RCW 28B.30.740. building account: RCW 28B.30.730.
Wildlife account: Chapter 77.12 RCW.
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Chapter 45.80 RCW Dispositions: COUNTY-WIDE DISORGANIZATION OF TOWNSHIPS
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Chapter 45.80 RCW Dispositions
COUNTY-WIDE DISORGANIZATION OF TOWNSHIPS
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45.80.010
Proceedings for disorganization â Resolution directing election.
[1961 c 53 § 1.]
Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.
45.80.020
Election â Date.
[1961 c 53 § 2.]
Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.
45.80.030
Election â Conduct and canvass.
[1961 c 53 § 3.]
Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.
45.80.040
Election â Order of disorganization â Receiver.
[1961 c 53 § 4.]
Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.
45.80.050
Powers and duties of receiver.
[1961 c 53 § 5.]
Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.
45.80.060
Tax levy by disorganized township barred â Levy to extinguish obligations.
[1961 c 53 § 6.]
Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.
45.80.070
Final account â Payment of demands â Disposition of funds â Order of dissolution â Transfer of cemetery properties.
[1971 c 19 § 3; 1961 c 53 § 7.]
Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.
45.80.080
Vesting of property â Management, conditions.
[1971 c 19 § 4; 1961 c 53 § 8.]
Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.
45.80.090
Tax levy by fire protection district when township disorganized and no longer making a levy.
Cross-reference section, decodified August 1997.
45.80.100
Chapter additional to other laws.
[1961 c 53 § 10.]
Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.
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Chapter 48.19 RCW: RATES
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Anti-compact law: RCW 48.30.020.
Discrimination prohibited: RCW 48.18.480.
Rate wars prohibited: RCW 48.30.240.
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Chapter 48.48 RCW Dispositions: STATE FIRE PROTECTION
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Chapter 48.48 RCW Dispositions
STATE FIRE PROTECTION
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48.48.001
Purpose.
[1985 c 470 § 1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 266 § 135.
48.48.005
Membership.
[1985 c 470 § 2.]
Repealed by 1986 c 266 § 135.
48.48.010
Commissioner ex officio state fire marshal.
[1947 c 79 § .33.01; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.01.]
Repealed by 1985 c 470 § 37, effective January 1, 1986.
48.48.011
Compensation, travel expenses.
[1985 c 470 § 4.]
Repealed by 1986 c 266 § 135.
48.48.015
Duties â Planning and administrative.
[1985 c 470 § 6.]
Repealed by 1986 c 266 § 135.
48.48.020
Deputy fire marshals â Resident marshals.
[1969 ex.s. c 241 § 17; 1947 c 79 § .33.02; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.02.]
Repealed by 1985 c 470 § 37, effective January 1, 1986.
48.48.021
Duties â Fire service training.
[1985 c 470 § 7.]
Repealed by 1986 c 266 § 135.
48.48.025
Appeal.
[1985 c 470 § 8.]
Repealed by 1986 c 266 § 135.
48.48.028
Supervision of staff.
[1985 c 470 § 10.]
Repealed by 1986 c 266 § 135.
48.48.030
Examination of premises.
[1995 c 369 § 25; 1986 c 266 § 67; 1985 c 470 § 17; 1947 c 79 § .33.03; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.03.]
Recodified as RCW 43.44.010 pursuant to 2006 c 25 § 13.
48.48.040
Standards of safety.
[1995 c 369 § 26; 1986 c 266 § 68; 1985 c 470 § 18; 1947 c 79 § .33.04; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.04.]
Recodified as RCW 43.44.020 pursuant to 2006 c 25 § 13.
48.48.045
Schools â Standards for fire prevention and safety â Plan reviews and construction inspections.
[1991 c 170 § 2; 1986 c 266 § 69; 1985 c 470 § 19; 1981 c 198 § 3; 1972 ex.s. c 70 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 43.44.030 pursuant to 2006 c 25 § 13.
48.48.050
Removal of fire hazards â Appeal of order â Penalty.
[1995 c 369 § 27; 1986 c 266 § 70; 1985 c 470 § 20; 1947 c 79 § .33.05; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.05.]
Recodified as RCW 43.44.040 pursuant to 2006 c 25 § 13.
48.48.060
Reports and investigation of fires â Police powers.
[1996 c 161 § 1; 1995 c 369 § 28; 1986 c 266 § 71; 1985 c 470 § 21; 1981 c 104 § 1; 1980 c 181 § 1; 1947 c 79 § .33.06; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.06.]
Recodified as RCW 43.44.050 pursuant to 2006 c 25 § 13.
48.48.065
Statistical information and reports.
[1999 c 231 § 1; 1995 c 369 § 29; 1986 c 266 § 72; 1985 c 470 § 22; 1980 c 181 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 43.44.060 pursuant to 2006 c 25 § 13.
48.48.070
Examination of witnesses.
[1995 c 369 § 30; 1986 c 266 § 73; 1985 c 470 § 23; 1947 c 79 § .33.07; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.07.]
Recodified as RCW 43.44.070 pursuant to 2006 c 25 § 13.
48.48.080
Criminal prosecutions.
[1995 c 369 § 31; 1986 c 266 § 74; 1985 c 470 § 24; 1947 c 79 § .33.08; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.08.]
Recodified as RCW 43.44.080 pursuant to 2006 c 25 § 13.
48.48.090
Record of fires.
[1995 c 369 § 32; 1986 c 266 § 75; 1985 c 470 § 25; 1947 c 79 § .33.09; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.09.]
Recodified as RCW 43.44.090 pursuant to 2006 c 25 § 13.
48.48.100
Fire prevention.
[1947 c 79 § .33.10; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.10.]
Repealed by 1985 c 470 § 37, effective January 1, 1986.
48.48.110
Annual report.
[1995 c 369 § 33; 1986 c 266 § 76; 1985 c 470 § 26; 1977 c 75 § 71; 1947 c 79 § .33.11; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.11.]
Recodified as RCW 43.44.100 pursuant to 2006 c 25 § 13.
48.48.120
Forms, blanks, circulars, etc., at expense of state.
[1947 c 79 § .33.12; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.12.]
Repealed by 1995 c 369 § 71, effective July 1, 1995.
48.48.130
Hearings and appeals.
[1947 c 79 § .33.13; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.33.13.]
Repealed by 1985 c 470 § 37, effective January 1, 1986.
48.48.140
Smoke detection devices in dwelling units â Penalty.
[1995 c 369 § 34; 1991 c 154 § 1; 1986 c 266 § 89; 1980 c 50 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 43.44.110 pursuant to 2006 c 25 § 13.
48.48.150
Premises with guard animals â Registration, posting â Acts permitted firefighters â Liability for injury to firefighters.
[1995 c 369 § 35; 1986 c 266 § 90; 1983 c 258 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 43.44.120 pursuant to 2006 c 25 § 13.
48.48.160
Hazardous liquid and gas pipeline accidents â Preparedness of local first responders.
[2000 c 191 § 20.]
Recodified as RCW 43.44.130 pursuant to 2006 c 25 § 13.
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Sections HTMLPDF 52.12.011Status. HTMLPDF 52.12.021General powers. HTMLPDF 52.12.031Specific powersâAcquisition or lease of property or equipmentâContractsâAssociation of districtsâGroup life insuranceâBuilding inspectionsâFire investigations. HTMLPDF 52.12.036Community revitalization financingâPublic improvements. HTMLPDF 52.12.041Eminent domain. HTMLPDF 52.12.051Condemnation proceedings. HTMLPDF 52.12.061Contracts, promissory notes, deeds of trust, and mortgages for purchase of propertyâLimit on indebtednessâElection, when. HTMLPDF 52.12.071Liability insurance for officials and employees. HTMLPDF 52.12.101Burning permits authorizedâResolution. HTMLPDF 52.12.102Burning permitsâResolution to be published and posted. HTMLPDF 52.12.103Burning permitsâIssuanceâContents. HTMLPDF 52.12.104Burning permitsâDuties of permittee. HTMLPDF 52.12.105Burning permitsâPenalty. HTMLPDF 52.12.106Burning permitsâPenalty. HTMLPDF 52.12.108Burning permitsâLiability for fire suppression costs. HTMLPDF 52.12.111Use of equipment and personnel beyond district boundariesâGovernmental function. HTMLPDF 52.12.121Use of equipment and personnel outside districtâDuty of firefighter deemed duty for districtâBenefits not impaired. HTMLPDF 52.12.125Reimbursement for fire suppression costs on state landsâLimitations. HTMLPDF 52.12.131Emergency medical servicesâEstablishment and collection of charges. HTMLPDF 52.12.135Interlocal agreements for ambulance services. HTMLPDF 52.12.140Hazardous materials response teams. HTMLPDF 52.12.150Setting fires for firefighter instructionâWhen burning permit not requiredâNotice, inspection required. HTMLPDF 52.12.160Firefighting services for unprotected lands. NOTES:
Association of fire commissioners to furnish information to legislature and governor: RCW 44.04.170.
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Chapter 52.14 RCW: COMMISSIONERS
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Chapter 52.16 RCW: FINANCES
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Chapter 52.20 RCW: LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
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Sections HTMLPDF 52.20.010L.I.D.'s authorizedâPetition or resolution method. HTMLPDF 52.20.020Dismissal, approval of petition or resolution of intentionâNotice of hearing. HTMLPDF 52.20.022Notice must contain statement that assessments may vary from estimates. HTMLPDF 52.20.025Hearing and subsequent proceedings to be in accordance with laws applicable to cities and townsâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 52.20.027Lands subject to forest fire protection assessments exemptâSeparation of forest-type lands for tax and assessment purposes. HTMLPDF 52.20.060Coupon or registered warrantsâPaymentâInterestâRegistration. HTMLPDF 52.20.070Contracts not general district obligations. NOTES:
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Local improvements, supplemental authority: Chapter 35.51 RCW.
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Chapter 52.26 RCW: REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITIES
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Chapter 52.36 RCW Dispositions: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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52.36.010
Special elections â Qualifications of electors.
[1984 c 230 § 76; 1939 c 34 § 28; RRS § 5654-128.]
Recodified as RCW 52.30.010 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.36.020
Property of public agency included within district â Contracts for services.
[1979 c 151 § 164; 1974 ex.s. c 88 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 64 § 1; 1941 c 139 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 5654-143a.]
Recodified as RCW 52.30.020 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.36.025
Use of equipment and personnel beyond district boundaries â Governmental function.
[1984 c 230 § 77; 1980 c 43 § 1; 1969 c 88 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.111 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.36.027
Use of equipment and personnel outside district â Duty of fireman deemed duty for district â Benefits not impaired.
[1984 c 230 § 78; 1969 c 88 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.121 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.36.030
Use of apparatus outside of a district.
[1939 c 34 § 47; RRS § 5654-147.]
Repealed by 1969 c 88 § 4.
52.36.040
Existing districts may come under this title.
[1939 c 34 § 48; RRS § 5654-148.]
Decodified pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 88.
52.36.050
Firemen's relief and pensions.
Cross-reference section, decodified July 1984.
52.36.060
Civil service for employees.
[1984 c 230 § 79; 1971 ex.s. c 256 § 2; 1949 c 72 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5654-120a.]
Recodified as RCW 52.30.040 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.36.065
Civil service for employees â Residency not grounds for discharge.
[1984 c 230 § 80; 1971 ex.s. c 256 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 52.30.050 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.36.070
Claims against districts.
Cross-reference section, decodified.
52.36.080
Fire protection services provided by municipal corporation â Financial and other assistance by county authorized.
Cross-reference section, decodified July 1984.
52.36.090
First aid vehicle service â Establishment and collection of charges.
[1984 c 230 § 81; 1975 c 64 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.131 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.36.095
Ambulance service â Establishment and collection of charges.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 147 § 2.]
Repealed by 1984 c 230 § 87.
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Chapter 53.48 RCW: DISSOLUTION OF PORT AND OTHER DISTRICTS
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Sections HTMLPDF 53.48.001Dissolution of certain districts subject to review by boundary review board. HTMLPDF 53.48.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 53.48.020Petition. HTMLPDF 53.48.030Order for hearingâNotice. HTMLPDF 53.48.040Order of dissolutionâSale of assets. HTMLPDF 53.48.050Payment of debts and costsâBalance to school district. HTMLPDF 53.48.060InsolvencyâSecond hearing. HTMLPDF 53.48.070Notice of second hearing. HTMLPDF 53.48.080Sale of propertyâLevy to pay deficit. HTMLPDF 53.48.090Order of dissolution or refusal. HTMLPDF 53.48.120Provision for costs and expenses. HTMLPDF 53.48.140Dissolution of district which has no active commissionâPowers of county commissioners. NOTES:
Dissolution of air pollution control authorities: RCW 70A.15.2570. cemetery districts: RCW 68.52.320. fire protection districts, election method: RCW 52.10.010. flood control districts: 1937 actâRCW 86.09.622, 86.09.625. inactive special purpose districts: Chapter 36.96 RCW. irrigation districts: Chapters 87.52, 87.53, 87.56 RCW. metropolitan park districts: RCW 35.61.310. soil conservation districts: RCW 89.08.350 through 89.08.370. water-sewer districts, election method: RCW 57.04.090, 57.04.100, and chapter 53.48 RCW.
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Sections HTMLPDF 57.02.001Reclassification of water and sewer districtsâPrevious actions valid. HTMLPDF 57.02.010Petition signatures of property ownersâRules governing. HTMLPDF 57.02.015Board of commissioners may notify property owners about petitionsâReview of petitionsâInformation. HTMLPDF 57.02.030Title to be liberally construed. HTMLPDF 57.02.040Water-sewer district activities to be approvedâCriteria for approval by county legislative authority. HTMLPDF 57.02.045Approval by county legislative authority final, whenâBoundary review board approval. HTMLPDF 57.02.050Multicounty districtsâDelegation of dutiesâExceptions. HTMLPDF 57.02.070Ratification of actions for the formation, annexation, consolidation, or merger of water districts prior to July 10, 1982. HTMLPDF 57.02.080Water-sewer districts desiring to merge into irrigation districtsâProcedure. HTMLPDF 57.02.090Elections. HTMLPDF 57.02.100Single-family homes and townhousesâMultipurpose fire sprinkler systems. NOTES:
Effect when city or town takes over portion of water system: RCW 57.08.035.
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Chapter 70.41 RCW: HOSPITAL LICENSING AND REGULATION
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Sections HTMLPDF 70.41.005Transfer of duties to the department of health. HTMLPDF 70.41.010Declaration of purpose. HTMLPDF 70.41.020Definitions. HTMLPDF 70.41.030Standards and rules. HTMLPDF 70.41.040Enforcement of chapterâPersonnelâMerit system. HTMLPDF 70.41.045Hospital surveys or auditsâFrequent problems to be posted on agency websitesâHospital evaluation of survey or audit, formâNotice. HTMLPDF 70.41.080Fire protection. HTMLPDF 70.41.090Hospital license requiredâCertificate of need requiredâParticipation in Washington rural health access preservation pilot. HTMLPDF 70.41.100Applications for licenses and renewalsâFees. HTMLPDF 70.41.110Licenses, provisional licensesâIssuance, duration, assignment, posting. HTMLPDF 70.41.115Specialty hospitalsâLicensesâExemptions. HTMLPDF 70.41.120Inspection of hospitalsâFinal reportâAlterations or additions, new facilitiesâCoordination with state and local agenciesâNotice of inspection. HTMLPDF 70.41.122Exemption from RCW 70.41.120 for hospitals accredited by other entities. HTMLPDF 70.41.125Hospital construction review processâCoordination with state and local agencies. HTMLPDF 70.41.130Administrative actions against licenseâRulesâProcedure. HTMLPDF 70.41.150Denial, suspension, revocation of licenseâDisclosure of information. HTMLPDF 70.41.155Duty to investigate patient well-being. HTMLPDF 70.41.160Remedies available to departmentâDuty of attorney general. HTMLPDF 70.41.170Operating or maintaining unlicensed hospital or unapproved tertiary health serviceâPenalty. HTMLPDF 70.41.180Physicians' services. HTMLPDF 70.41.190Medical records of patientsâRetention and preservation. HTMLPDF 70.41.200Quality improvement and medical malpractice prevention programâQuality improvement committeeâSanction and grievance proceduresâInformation collection, reporting, and sharing. HTMLPDF 70.41.205Public hospitalsâReview of hospital privileges and quality improvement committee reportsâConfidentiality. HTMLPDF 70.41.210Duty to report restrictions on health care practitioners' privileges based on unprofessional conductâPenalty. HTMLPDF 70.41.220Duty to keep records of restrictions on practitioners' privilegesâPenalty. HTMLPDF 70.41.230Duty of hospital to request information on physicians, physician assistants, or advanced registered nurse practitioners granted privileges. HTMLPDF 70.41.235Doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgeryâDiscrimination based on board certification is prohibited. HTMLPDF 70.41.240Information regarding conversion of hospitals to nonhospital health care facilities. HTMLPDF 70.41.250Cost disclosure to health care providers. HTMLPDF 70.41.300Long-term careâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 70.41.310Long-term careâProgram information to be provided to hospitalsâInformation on options to be provided to patients. HTMLPDF 70.41.320Long-term careâPatient discharge requirements for hospitals and acute care facilitiesâPilot projects. HTMLPDF 70.41.322Discharge planningâRequirementsâLay caregivers. HTMLPDF 70.41.324Discharge planningâCertain policies and criteria not required. HTMLPDF 70.41.326Discharge planningâConstructionâLiability. HTMLPDF 70.41.330Hospital complaint toll-free telephone number. HTMLPDF 70.41.340Investigation of hospital complaintsâRules. HTMLPDF 70.41.350Emergency care provided to victims of sexual assaultâDevelopment of informational materials on emergency contraceptionâRules. HTMLPDF 70.41.360Emergency care provided to victims of sexual assaultâDepartment to respond to violationsâTask force. HTMLPDF 70.41.365Statewide sexual assault kit tracking systemâParticipation by hospitals. HTMLPDF 70.41.367Sexual assault evidence kit collectionâAvailability, plan, and notice requirements. HTMLPDF 70.41.370Investigation of complaints of violations concerning nursing technicians. HTMLPDF 70.41.380Notice of unanticipated outcomes. HTMLPDF 70.41.390Safe patient handling. HTMLPDF 70.41.400Patient billingâMedical debt reporting prohibitionâApplication of consumer protection actâExceptions. HTMLPDF 70.41.410Hospital staffing committeeâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 70.41.420Hospital staffing committee. HTMLPDF 70.41.425Hospital staffingâDepartment investigations. HTMLPDF 70.41.428Hospital staffing committeeâOversight. HTMLPDF 70.41.430Prevention and control of the transmission of pathogens of epidemiological concernâPolicy adoptionâReportingâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 70.41.440Duty to report violent injuriesâPreservation of evidenceâImmunityâPrivilege. HTMLPDF 70.41.450Estimated charges of hospital servicesâNotice. HTMLPDF 70.41.460Contract with department of corrections. HTMLPDF 70.41.470Information to be made widely available by certain hospitalsâCommunity health needs assessmentâDescription of community servedâCommunity benefit implementation strategy. HTMLPDF 70.41.480FindingsâIntentâAuthority to prescribe prepackaged emergency medicationsâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 70.41.485Opioid overdose reversal medicationsâDistributionâLabelingâLiability. HTMLPDF 70.41.490Authorization for certain transfers of drugs between hospitals and their affiliated companies. HTMLPDF 70.41.495Human immunodeficiency virus postexposure prophylaxis drugs and therapiesâPoliciesâCoverage. HTMLPDF 70.41.500Down syndromeâParent information. HTMLPDF 70.41.510Pattern of balance billing protection act violations by hospitalâFines and disciplinary action. HTMLPDF 70.41.520Access to care policies for admission, nondiscrimination, and reproductive health careâRequirement to submit, post on website, and use department-created form. HTMLPDF 70.41.530Audio-only telemedicineâFacility fees. HTMLPDF 70.41.540Multistate nurse licenseâConditions of employment. HTMLPDF 70.41.550Hospital at-home services. HTMLPDF 70.41.560Hospital price transparencyâPublishingâReporting. HTMLPDF 70.41.570Pregnant personsâProvision of emergency services. HTMLPDF 70.41.900Severabilityâ1955 c 267. NOTES:
Actions for negligence against hospitals, evidence and proof required to prevail: RCW 4.24.290.
Employment of dental hygienist without supervision of dentist authorized: RCW 18.29.056.
Hospitals, hospital personnel, actions against, limitation of: RCW 4.16.350.
Identification of potential anatomical parts donorsâProcurement organizations: RCW 68.64.120.
Immunity from civil liability for certain types of medical care: RCW 4.24.300, 18.71.220.
Labor regulations, collective bargainingâHealth care activities: Chapter 49.66 RCW.
Records of hospital committee or board, immunity from process: RCW 4.24.250.
Standards and procedures for hospital staff membership or privileges: Chapter 70.43 RCW.
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Chapter 70.97 RCW: ENHANCED SERVICES FACILITIES
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Chapter 70.105 RCW Dispositions: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
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Chapter 70.105 RCW Dispositions
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
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70.105.005
Legislative declaration.
[2020 c 20 § 1277; 1985 c 448 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.005 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.007
Purpose.
[1985 c 448 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.007 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.010
Definitions.
[2020 c 20 § 1278; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 88; 2009 c 549 § 1027; 1989 c 376 § 1; 1987 c 488 § 1; 1985 c 448 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.010 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.020
Standards and regulations-Adoption-Notice and hearing-Consultation with other agencies.
[2020 c 20 § 1279; 1994 c 264 § 42; 1988 c 36 § 28; 1986 c 266 § 119; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.020 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.025
Environmental excellence program agreements-Effect on chapter.
[1997 c 381 § 23.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.030 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.030
List and information to be furnished by depositor of hazardous waste-Rules and regulations.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.040 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.035
Solid wastes-Conditionally exempt from chapter.
[2020 c 20 § 1280; 1994 c 254 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.050 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.040
Disposal site or facility-Acquisition-Disposal fee schedule.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.060 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.050
Disposal at other than approved site prohibited-Disposal of radioactive wastes.
[2020 c 20 § 1281; 1994 c 254 § 6; 1987 c 488 § 4; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.070 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.060
Review of rules, regulations, criteria and fee schedules.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 6.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 85, effective June 30, 2010.
70.105.070
Criteria for receiving waste at disposal site.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.080 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.080
Violations-Civil penalties.
[1995 c 403 § 631; 1987 c 109 § 12; 1983 c 172 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 8.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.090 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.085
Violations-Criminal penalties.
[2003 c 53 § 357; 1989 c 2 § 15 (Initiative Measure No. 97, approved November 8, 1988).]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.100 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.090
Violations-Gross misdemeanor.
[2020 c 20 § 1282; 2011 c 96 § 51; 1984 c 237 § 1; 1983 c 172 § 3; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 9.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.110 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.095
Violations-Orders-Penalty for noncompliance-Appeal.
[2012 c 117 § 417; 1987 c 109 § 16; 1983 c 172 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.120 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.097
Action for damages resulting from violation-Attorneys' fees.
[1983 c 172 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.130 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.100
Powers and duties of department.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 10.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.140 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.105
Duty of department to regulate PCB waste.
[2020 c 20 § 1283; 1985 c 65 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.150 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.109
Regulation of wastes with radioactive and hazardous components.
[1987 c 488 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.160 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.110
Regulation of dangerous wastes associated with energy facilities.
[2020 c 20 § 1284; 1987 c 488 § 3; 1984 c 237 § 3; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 11.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.170 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.111
Radioactive wastes-Authority of department of social and health services.
[2020 c 20 § 1285; 1987 c 488 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.180 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.112
Application of chapter to special incinerator ash.
[2020 c 20 § 1286; 1987 c 528 § 9.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.190 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.114
Exemption â Hazardous waste remedial action.
[1987 3rd ex.s. c 2 § 29.]
Repealed by 1989 c 2 § 24, effective March 1, 1989.
70.105.115
Exemption â Hazardous waste remedial action.
[1988 c 112 § 29.]
Failed to become law. See Reviser's note following chapter 70.105C RCW in Table of Disposition of Former RCW Sections, this volume.
70.105.116
Hazardous substance remedial actions-Procedural requirements not applicable.
[2020 c 20 § 1287; 1994 c 257 § 17.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.200 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.120
Authority of attorney general.
[1980 c 144 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.210 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.130
Department's powers as designated agency under federal act.
[1980 c 144 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.220 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.135
Copies of notification forms or annual reports to officials responsible for fire protection.
[2020 c 20 § 1288; 1986 c 82 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.230 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.140
Rules implemented under RCW 70.105.130-Review.
[2020 c 20 § 1289; 1980 c 144 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.240 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.145
Department's authority to participate in and administer federal act.
[2020 c 20 § 1290; 1984 c 237 § 2; 1983 c 270 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.250 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.150
Declaration-Management of hazardous waste-Priorities-Definitions.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 70 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.260 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.160
Waste management study-Public hearings-Adoption or modification of rules.
[2020 c 20 § 1291; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 89; 1998 c 245 § 110; 1984 c 254 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 70 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.270 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.165
Disposal of dangerous wastes at commercial off-site land disposal facilities-Limitations.
[2020 c 20 § 1292; 1984 c 254 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.280 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.170
Waste management-Consultative services-Technical assistance-Confidentiality.
[2020 c 20 § 1293; 1983 1st ex.s. c 70 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.290 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.180
Disposition of fines and penalties-Earnings.
[2020 c 20 § 1294; 1985 c 57 § 70; 1983 1st ex.s. c 70 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.300 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.200
Hazardous waste management plan.
[2020 c 20 § 1295; 1985 c 448 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.310 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.210
Hazardous waste management facilities-Department to develop criteria for siting.
[2020 c 20 § 1296; 1989 1st ex.s. c 13 § 2; 1985 c 448 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.320 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.215
Department to adopt rules for permits for hazardous substances treatment facilities.
[1986 c 210 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.330 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.217
Local government regulatory authority to prohibit or condition.
[1994 c 254 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.340 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.220
Local governments to prepare local hazardous waste plans-Basis-Elements required.
[2020 c 20 § 1297; 1992 c 17 § 1; 1986 c 210 § 1; 1985 c 448 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.350 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.221
Local governments to prepare local hazardous waste plans-Used oil recycling element.
[2020 c 20 § 1298; 1991 c 319 § 312.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.360 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.225
Local governments to designate zones-Departmental guidelines-Approval of local government zone designations or amendments-Exemption.
[2020 c 20 § 1299; 1989 1st ex.s. c 13 § 1; 1985 c 448 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.370 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.230
Local governments to submit letter of intent to identify or designate zones and submit management plans-Department to prepare plan in event of failure to act.
[1985 c 448 § 8.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.380 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.235
Grants to local governments for plan preparation, implementation, and designation of zones-Matching funds-Qualifications.
[2020 c 20 § 1300; 1986 c 210 § 2; 1985 c 448 § 9.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.390 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.240
State preemption-Department sole authority-Local requirements superseded-State authority over designated zone facilities.
[2020 c 20 § 1301; 1985 c 448 § 10.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.400 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.245
Department may require notice of intent for management facility permit.
[1985 c 448 § 11.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.410 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.250
Appeals to pollution control hearings board.
[2020 c 20 § 1302; 1985 c 448 § 12.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.420 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.255
Department to provide technical assistance with local plans.
[1985 c 448 § 13.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.430 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.260
Department to assist conflict resolution activities related to siting facilities-Agreements may constitute conditions for permit.
[1985 c 448 § 14.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.440 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.270
Requirements of RCW 70.105.200 through 70.105.230 and 70.105.240(4) not mandatory without legislative appropriation.
[2020 c 20 § 1303; 1985 c 448 § 15.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.450 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.280
Service charges.
[2020 c 20 § 1304; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 1 § 14; 1989 c 376 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.460 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.300
Metals mining and milling operations permits-Inspections by department of ecology.
[1994 c 232 § 19.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.470 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.310
Radioactive mixed waste account.
[2020 c 20 § 1305; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 1 § 12.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.480 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
70.105.900
Short title-1985 c 448.
[1985 c 448 § 16.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.300.900 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2029.
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Chapter 70.116 RCW Dispositions: PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM COORDINATION ACT OF 1977
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RCWs > Dispositions > Title 70 > Chapter 70.116
Chapter 70.116 RCW Dispositions
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM COORDINATION ACT OF 1977
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70.116.010
Legislative declaration.
[1991 c 3 § 365; 1977 ex.s. c 142 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.100.010 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2033.
70.116.020
Declaration of purpose.
[1977 ex.s. c 142 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.100.020 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2033.
70.116.030
Definitions.
[1991 c 3 § 366; 1977 ex.s. c 142 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.100.030 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2033.
70.116.040
Critical water supply service area-Designation-Establishment or amendment of external boundaries-Procedures.
[1977 ex.s. c 142 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.100.040 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2033.
70.116.050
Development of water system plans for critical water supply service areas.
[2020 c 20 § 1327; 1995 c 376 § 7; 1977 ex.s. c 142 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.100.050 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2033.
70.116.060
Approval of coordinated water system plan-Limitations following approval-Dispute resolution mechanism-Update or revision of plan.
[2020 c 20 § 1328; 1995 c 376 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 142 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.100.060 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2033.
70.116.070
Service area boundaries within critical water supply area.
[2020 c 20 § 1329; 1995 c 376 § 13; 1977 ex.s. c 142 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.100.070 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2033.
70.116.080
Performance standards relating to fire protection.
[1977 ex.s. c 142 § 8.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.100.080 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2033.
70.116.090
Assumption of jurisdiction or control of public water system by city, town, or code city.
[1977 ex.s. c 142 § 9.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.100.090 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2033.
70.116.100
Bottled water exempt.
[1977 ex.s. c 142 § 10.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.100.100 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2033.
70.116.110
Rate making authority preserved.
[1977 ex.s. c 142 § 11.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.100.110 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2033.
70.116.120
Short title.
[1977 ex.s. c 142 § 12.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.100.120 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2033.
70.116.134
Satellite system management agencies-Definitions.
[2013 c 251 § 8; 1991 c 18 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.100.130 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2033.
70.116.140
Review of water or sewer system plan-Time limitations-Notice of rejection of plan or extension of timeline.
[2002 c 161 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 70A.100.140 pursuant to 2020 c 20 § 2033.
70.116.900
Severability-1977 ex.s. c 142.
[1977 ex.s. c 142 § 13.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
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Chapter 71.12 RCW: PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENTS
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Sections HTMLPDF 71.12.455Definitions. HTMLPDF 71.12.460License to be obtainedâPenalty. HTMLPDF 71.12.470License applicationâFees. HTMLPDF 71.12.480Examination before granting licenseâInspection and technical assistance to psychiatric hospitals after granting license. HTMLPDF 71.12.485Fire protectionâDuties of chief of the Washington state patrol. HTMLPDF 71.12.490Expiration and renewal of license. HTMLPDF 71.12.500Examination of private establishments. HTMLPDF 71.12.510Examination and visitation in general. HTMLPDF 71.12.520Scope of examination. HTMLPDF 71.12.530Conference with managementâImprovement. HTMLPDF 71.12.540Recommendations to be kept on fileâRecords of inmates. HTMLPDF 71.12.545Cease and desist noticesâAdjudicative proceedings. HTMLPDF 71.12.550Local authorities may also prescribe standards. HTMLPDF 71.12.560Voluntary patientsâReceipt authorizedâApplicationâReport. HTMLPDF 71.12.570Communications by patientsâRights. HTMLPDF 71.12.590Revocation of license for noncomplianceâExemption as to Christian Science establishments. HTMLPDF 71.12.595Suspension of licenseâNoncompliance with support orderâReissuance. HTMLPDF 71.12.640Prosecuting attorney shall prosecute violations. HTMLPDF 71.12.670Licensing, operation, inspectionâAdoption of rules. HTMLPDF 71.12.680Pediatric transitional care servicesâRequirements. HTMLPDF 71.12.682Pediatric transitional care servicesâRules not considered new service category. HTMLPDF 71.12.684Pediatric transitional care servicesâRules, requirements. HTMLPDF 71.12.686Pediatric transitional care servicesâDuties of the department of social and health services. HTMLPDF 71.12.688Pediatric transitional care servicesâFacilities not subject to construction review. HTMLPDF 71.12.700Psychiatric hospitalsâTechnical assistance. HTMLPDF 71.12.710Private establishmentsâNoncomplianceâPenalties. HTMLPDF 71.12.720Psychiatric hospitalsâReporting. HTMLPDF 71.12.730Psychiatric hospitalsâManaged care organizations. HTMLPDF 71.12.740Multistate nurse licenseâConditions of employment. HTMLPDF 71.12.900ConstructionâChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnershipsâ2009 c 521. NOTES:
Cost of services, disclosure: RCW 70.41.250.
Individuals with mental illness, commitment procedures, rights, etc.: Chapter 71.05 RCW.
MinorsâMental health services, commitment: Chapter 71.34 RCW.
State hospitals for individuals with mental illness: Chapter 72.23 RCW.
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Chapter 72.01 RCW: ADMINISTRATION
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Sections HTMLPDF 72.01.010Powers and duties apply to department of social and health services, department of children, youth, and families, and department of correctionsâJoint exercise authorized. HTMLPDF 72.01.042Hours of labor for full time employeesâCompensatory timeâPremium pay. HTMLPDF 72.01.043Hours of labor for full time employeesâCertain personnel excepted. HTMLPDF 72.01.045Assaults to employeesâReimbursement for costs. HTMLPDF 72.01.050Secretary's powers and dutiesâManagement of public institutions and correctional facilities. HTMLPDF 72.01.060Chief executive officersâAppointmentâSalariesâAssistants. HTMLPDF 72.01.090Rules and regulations. HTMLPDF 72.01.110Construction or repair of buildingsâContracts or inmate labor. HTMLPDF 72.01.120Construction or repair of buildingsâAward of contracts. HTMLPDF 72.01.130Destruction of buildingsâReconstruction. HTMLPDF 72.01.140Agricultural and farm activities. HTMLPDF 72.01.150Industrial activities. HTMLPDF 72.01.180DietitianâDutiesâTravel expenses. HTMLPDF 72.01.190Fire protection. HTMLPDF 72.01.200Employment of teachersâExceptions. HTMLPDF 72.01.210Institutional religious coordinatorsâAppointmentâQualifications. HTMLPDF 72.01.212Institutional religious coordinatorsâLiability insuranceâRepresentation by attorney general in civil lawsuits. HTMLPDF 72.01.220Institutional religious coordinatorsâDuties. HTMLPDF 72.01.230Institutional religious coordinatorsâOffices, chapels, supplies. HTMLPDF 72.01.240Supervisor of religious coordinators. HTMLPDF 72.01.260Outside ministers not excluded. HTMLPDF 72.01.270Gifts, acceptance of. HTMLPDF 72.01.280Quarters for personnelâCharges. HTMLPDF 72.01.282Quarters for personnelâDeposit of receipts. HTMLPDF 72.01.290Record of patients and inmates. HTMLPDF 72.01.300Accounting systems. HTMLPDF 72.01.310Political influence forbidden. HTMLPDF 72.01.320Examination of conditions and needsâReport. HTMLPDF 72.01.365Escorted leaves of absence for inmatesâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 72.01.370Escorted leaves of absence for inmatesâGrounds. HTMLPDF 72.01.375Escorted leaves of absence for inmatesâNotification of local law enforcement agencies. HTMLPDF 72.01.380Leaves of absence for inmatesâRulesâRestrictionsâCosts. HTMLPDF 72.01.410Placement of person convicted as an adult for a felony offense committed under the age of eighteen. HTMLPDF 72.01.412Eligibility for community transition services. HTMLPDF 72.01.415Offender under eighteen confined to a jailâSegregation from adult offenders. HTMLPDF 72.01.430Transfer of equipment, supplies, livestock between institutionsâNoticeâConditions. HTMLPDF 72.01.450Use of facilities, equipment and personnel by school districts and institutions of higher learning authorized. HTMLPDF 72.01.452Use of facilities, equipment and personnel by state agencies, counties, cities or political subdivisions. HTMLPDF 72.01.454Use of facilities by counties, community service organizations, nonprofit associations, etc. HTMLPDF 72.01.458Use of files and records for courses of education, instruction and training at institutions. HTMLPDF 72.01.460Lease of lands with outdoor recreation potentialâRestrictionsâUnlawful to use posted lands. HTMLPDF 72.01.480Agreements with nonprofit organizations to provide services for persons admitted or committed to institutions. HTMLPDF 72.01.900ConstructionâChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnershipsâ2009 c 521. NOTES:
Center for research and training in intellectual and developmental disabilities, director as member of advisory committee: RCW 28B.20.412.
Counties may engage in probation and parole services: RCW 36.01.070.
Disposition of property of deceased inmate of state institution: RCW 11.08.101, 11.08.111, and 11.08.120.
Employment of dental hygienist without supervision of dentist authorized: RCW 18.29.056.
Out-of-state physicians, conditional license to practice in conjunction with institutions: RCW 18.71.095.
Public purchase preferences: Chapter 39.24 RCW.
Social security benefits, payment to survivors or department of social and health services: RCW 11.66.010.
State administrative departments and agencies: Chapter 43.17 RCW.
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Chapter 72.04 RCW Dispositions: GENERAL PROVISIONS
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
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72.04.010
Definitions.
[1907 c 166 § 10; RRS § 10919.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.010.
72.04.020
Superintendents â Appointment â Terms â Salaries â Assistants.
[1907 c 166 § 5; 1901 c 119 § 6; RRS § 10902.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.060.
72.04.040
Quarters for personnel â Charges.
[1957 c 188 § 1; 1907 c 166 § 6; 1901 c 119 § 6; RRS § 10903.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.280.
72.04.050
Gifts, acceptance of.
[1901 c 119 § 8; RRS § 10904.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.270.
72.04.060
Rules and regulations.
[1907 c 166 § 7; 1901 c 119 § 9; RRS § 10905.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.090.
72.04.070
Purchase of supplies.
[1901 c 119 § 10; RRS § 10906.]
Repealed by 1955 c 285 § 19. Later enactment, see RCW 43.19.180.
72.04.080
Estimates.
[1907 c 166 § 8; 1901 c 119 § 11; RRS § 10907.]
Repealed by 1955 c 285 § 19. Later enactment, see RCW 43.19.200.
72.04.090
Destruction of buildings â Reconstruction.
[1957 c 25 § 1; 1891 c 147 § 29; RRS § 10908.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.130.
72.04.100
Construction or repair of buildings.
[1901 c 119 § 12; RRS § 10909.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.110.
72.04.110
Record of inmates.
[1907 c 166 § 9; 1901 c 119 § 13; RRS § 10910.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.290.
72.04.120
Removal or transfer of insane convict or hospital patient.
[1909 c 249 § 32; RRS § 2284.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.68.030.
72.04.130
Employment of teachers.
[1947 c 211 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10319-1.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.200.
72.04.140
Fire protection.
[1947 c 188 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10898a.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.190.
72.04.150
Political influence forbidden.
[1901 c 119 § 15; RRS § 10917.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.310.
72.04.160
Institutional chaplains â Appointment.
[1955 c 248 § 1.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.210.
72.04.170
Institutional chaplains â Duties.
[1955 c 248 § 2.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.220.
72.04.180
Institutional chaplains â Offices, chapels, supplies.
[1955 c 248 § 3.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.230.
72.04.190
Supervisor of chaplains.
[1955 c 248 § 4.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.240.
72.04.200
Interfaith advisory committee.
[1955 c 248 § 5.]
Repealed by 1959 c 28 § 72.98.040. Later enactment, see RCW 72.01.250.
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Chapter 72.64 RCW: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT OF PRISONERS
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Correctional industries: Chapter 72.60 RCW.
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Chapter 74.14 RCW Dispositions
CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES
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74.14.010
Definitions.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.010. Prior: 1955 c 366 § 1; 1951 c 270 § 2.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23. Later enactment, see RCW 74.15.020.
74.14.020
Standards for child welfare agencies.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.020. Prior: 1951 c 270 § 3.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23.
74.14.030
License application, issuance, expiration, renewal.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.030. Prior: 1951 c 270 § 5.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23. Later enactment, see RCW 74.15.100.
74.14.040
License issuance, expiration, and renewal.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.040. Prior: 1951 c 270 § 4.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23. Later enactment, see RCW 74.15.110.
74.14.050
Fire protection â Fire marshal's certificate required.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.050. Prior: 1951 c 270 § 6.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23. Later enactment, see RCW 74.15.050.
74.14.060
Health protection â Board of health certificate required.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.060. Prior: 1951 c 270 § 7.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23. Later enactment, see RCW 74.15.060.
74.14.070
Provisional licenses.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.070. Prior: 1951 c 270 § 8.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23. Later enactment, see RCW 74.15.120.
74.14.080
License â Denial, suspension, revocation â Hearing.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.080. Prior: 1951 c 270 § 9.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23. Later enactment, see RCW 74.15.130.
74.14.090
Appeal from denial, suspension or revocation of license.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.090. Prior: 1951 c 270 § 10.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23.
74.14.100
Articles of incorporation and amendments â Copies to be furnished the department.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.100. Prior: 1951 c 270 § 11.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23. Later enactment, see RCW 74.15.070.
74.14.110
Access to agencies, records.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.110. Prior: 1951 c 270 § 12.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23. Later enactment, see RCW 74.15.080.
74.14.120
"Foster home" defined â Exceptions.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.120. Prior: 1951 c 270 § 13.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23.
74.14.130
Foster homes â Certificate of approval â Standards â Supervision.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.130. Prior: 1951 c 270 § 14.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23.
74.14.140
Action against unlicensed agencies and homes authorized.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.140. Prior: 1951 c 270 § 15.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23. Later enactment, see RCW 74.15.140.
74.14.150
Agencies, homes conducted by religious organizations â Application of chapter.
[1959 c 26 § 74.14.150. Prior: 1951 c 270 § 16.]
Repealed by 1967 c 172 § 23. Later enactment, see RCW 74.15.170.
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Sections HTMLPDF 74.15.010Declaration of purpose. HTMLPDF 74.15.020Definitions. HTMLPDF 74.15.030Powers and duties of secretary. HTMLPDF 74.15.038Harm to child or client by individual hired by contracted agencyâDepartment not liable. HTMLPDF 74.15.040Licenses for foster family homes requiredâInspections. HTMLPDF 74.15.050Fire protectionâPowers and duties of chief of the Washington state patrol. HTMLPDF 74.15.060Health protectionâPowers and duties of secretary of health. HTMLPDF 74.15.070Articles of incorporation and amendmentsâCopies to be furnished to department. HTMLPDF 74.15.080Access to agencies, records. HTMLPDF 74.15.090Licenses required for agencies. HTMLPDF 74.15.100License application, issuance, durationâReclassificationâLocation changes. HTMLPDF 74.15.110Renewal of licenses. HTMLPDF 74.15.120Initial licenses. HTMLPDF 74.15.125Probationary licensesâChild-specific licenses. HTMLPDF 74.15.127Expedited foster licensing process. HTMLPDF 74.15.130LicensesâDenial, suspension, revocation, modificationâProceduresâAdjudicative proceedingsâPenalties. HTMLPDF 74.15.132Adjudicative proceedingsâTraining for administrative law judges. HTMLPDF 74.15.134License or certificate suspensionâNoncompliance with support orderâReissuance. HTMLPDF 74.15.140Action against licensed or unlicensed agencies authorized. HTMLPDF 74.15.150Penalty for operating without license. HTMLPDF 74.15.160Continuation of existing licensing rules. HTMLPDF 74.15.170Agencies, homes conducted by religious organizationsâApplication of chapter. HTMLPDF 74.15.180Designating home or facility as semi-secure facility. HTMLPDF 74.15.190Authority of Indian tribes to license agencies within reservationsâPlacement of children. HTMLPDF 74.15.200Child abuse and neglect prevention training to parents and day care providers. HTMLPDF 74.15.210Community facilityâService provider must report juvenile infractions or violationsâViolations by service providerâSecretary's dutiesâRules. HTMLPDF 74.15.230Responsible living skills programsâEstablishedâRequirements. HTMLPDF 74.15.240Responsible living skills programâEligibility. HTMLPDF 74.15.250HOPE centersâResponsible living skills programsâLicensing authorityâRules. HTMLPDF 74.15.255Secure or semi-secure crisis residential centers and HOPE centersâCollaborationâColocationâRequirement for licensing. HTMLPDF 74.15.280Emergency respite centersâLicensingâRules. HTMLPDF 74.15.300Enforcement actionâDefinition. HTMLPDF 74.15.311Resource and assessment centersâLicense. HTMLPDF 74.15.315Host home program registration. HTMLPDF 74.15.325Residential private schoolsâLicensingâRule making. HTMLPDF 74.15.900Short titleâPurposeâEntitlement not grantedâ1999 c 267 ss 10-26. HTMLPDF 74.15.901Federal waiversâ1999 c 267 ss 10-26. HTMLPDF 74.15.902ConstructionâChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnershipsâ2009 c 521. HTMLPDF 74.15.903ConstructionâReligious or nonprofit organizations. NOTES:
Adoption: Chapter 26.33 RCW.
Age of majority: Chapter 26.28 RCW.
Birthing centers: Chapter 18.46 RCW.
Child abuse: Chapter 26.44 RCW.
Immunization program, applicability to day care centers: RCW 28A.210.060 through 28A.210.170.
Liability insurance for foster parents: RCW 74.14B.080.
Liability of foster parents: RCW 4.24.590.
Out-of-home placementâCourt action upon filing of child in need of services petitionâChild placement: RCW 13.32A.160.
Uniform Parentage Act: Chapter 26.26A RCW.
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HTMLPDF 76.04.005Definitions. HTMLPDF 76.04.015Fire protection powers and duties of departmentâEnforcementâInvestigationâAdministration. HTMLPDF 76.04.016Fire prevention and suppression capacityâDuties owed to public in generalâLegislative intent. HTMLPDF 76.04.021Department must accommodate livestock owner's request to retrieve or care for animals at risk due to a wildfireâLiability. HTMLPDF 76.04.025Federal funds. HTMLPDF 76.04.035WardensâAppointmentâDuties. HTMLPDF 76.04.045RangersâAppointmentâEx officio rangersâCompensation. HTMLPDF 76.04.055Service of notices. HTMLPDF 76.04.065Arrests without warrants. HTMLPDF 76.04.075RulesâPenalty. HTMLPDF 76.04.085Penalty for violations. HTMLPDF 76.04.095Cooperative protection. HTMLPDF 76.04.105Contracts for protection and development. HTMLPDF 76.04.115Articles of incorporationâRequirements. HTMLPDF 76.04.125Requisites of contract. HTMLPDF 76.04.135Cooperative agreementsâPublic agenciesâTransfer of ownership of department-owned firefighting vehicle, procedure. HTMLPDF 76.04.155FirefightingâEmploymentâAssistance. HTMLPDF 76.04.165Legislative declarationâForest protection zones. HTMLPDF 76.04.167Legislative declarationâEquitable sharing of forest fire protection costsâCoordinated forest fire protection and suppression. HTMLPDF 76.04.175Fire suppression equipmentâComparison of costs. HTMLPDF 76.04.177Fire suppression equipmentâRequirement to utilize private equipment. HTMLPDF 76.04.179Wildland fire advisory committee. HTMLPDF 76.04.181Maximizing the utilization of local fire suppression assetsâDepartment's duty. HTMLPDF 76.04.183Prescribed burn manager certification programâRule-making authority. HTMLPDF 76.04.185Electric utility wildfire mitigation plan. HTMLPDF 76.04.187Wildfire risk assessmentâPublic safety evacuation strategiesâEmergency disaster and evacuation plan messagingâOther departmental duties. HTMLPDF 76.04.192Aviation usage by local fire departmentsâReport to the legislature. HTMLPDF 76.04.194Aerial fire responseâUse of suppression funding. HTMLPDF 76.04.196Prescribed fire claims fund pilot programâPrescribed fire claims account. PERMITS
HTMLPDF 76.04.205Burning permitsâCivil penalty. HTMLPDF 76.04.215Burning mill wood wasteâArresters. HTMLPDF 76.04.235Dumping mill waste, forest debrisâPenalty. HTMLPDF 76.04.246Use of blasting fuse. CLOSURES/SUSPENSIONS
HTMLPDF 76.04.305Closed to entryâDesignation. HTMLPDF 76.04.315Suspension of burning permits/privileges. HTMLPDF 76.04.325Closure of forest operations or forestlands. FIRE PROTECTION REGULATION
HTMLPDF 76.04.405Steam, internal combustion, or electrical engines and other spark-emitting equipment regulated. HTMLPDF 76.04.415Penalty for violationsâWork stoppage notice. HTMLPDF 76.04.425Unauthorized entry into sealed fire tool box. HTMLPDF 76.04.435Deposit of fire or live coals. HTMLPDF 76.04.445Reports of fire. HTMLPDF 76.04.455Discarding lighted material or smoking flammable materialâDischarge, release, or detonation of certain materialsâReceptacles in conveyancesâPosting a copy of this section. HTMLPDF 76.04.465Certain snags to be felled currently with logging. HTMLPDF 76.04.475Reimbursement for costs of suppression action. HTMLPDF 76.04.486Escaped slash burnsâObligations. HTMLPDF 76.04.495Negligent starting of fires or allowance of extreme fire hazard or debrisâLiabilityâRecovery of reasonable expensesâLien. WILDFIRE RESPONSE, FOREST RESTORATION, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
HTMLPDF 76.04.505FindingâIntent. HTMLPDF 76.04.511Wildfire response, forest restoration, and community resilience account. HTMLPDF 76.04.516Report to the governor and legislatureâForest inventoryâForest growth and yield modelingâSustainable harvest calculationâReviewâReport. HTMLPDF 76.04.521Forest sector workforce development. HTMLPDF 76.04.525Wildland fire aviation support plan. ASSESSMENTS, OBLIGATIONS, FUNDS
HTMLPDF 76.04.600Owners to protect forests. HTMLPDF 76.04.610Forest fire protection assessment. HTMLPDF 76.04.620State fundsâLoansâRecovery of funds from the landowner contingency forest fire suppression account. HTMLPDF 76.04.630Landowner contingency forest fire suppression accountâExpendituresâAssessments. HAZARD ABATEMENT
HTMLPDF 76.04.650Disposal of forest debrisâPermission to allow trees to fall on another's land. HTMLPDF 76.04.660Additional fire hazardsâExtreme fire hazard areasâAbatement, isolation or reductionâSummary actionâRecovery of costsâInspection of property. FIRE REGULATION
HTMLPDF 76.04.700Failure to extinguish campfire. HTMLPDF 76.04.710Wilful setting of fire. HTMLPDF 76.04.720Removal of notices. HTMLPDF 76.04.730Negligent fireâSpread. HTMLPDF 76.04.740Reckless burning. HTMLPDF 76.04.750Uncontrolled fire a public nuisanceâSuppressionâDutiesâSummary actionâRecovery of costs. HTMLPDF 76.04.760Civil actionsâForested landsâFire damage. HTMLPDF 76.04.770Authorization to enter privately or publicly owned land to extinguish or control a wildland fireâLimitation of liability. HTMLPDF 76.04.780Utility wildland fire prevention advisory committeeâDutiesâReportâMembershipâImmunity. HTMLPDF 76.04.900Captionsâ1986 c 100. NOTES:
Burning permits within fire protection districts: RCW 52.12.101.
Excessive steam in boilers, penalty: RCW 70.54.080.
Steam boilers and pressure vessels, construction, installation, inspection, and certification: Chapter 70.79 RCW.
Treble damages for removal of trees: RCW 64.12.030 and 79.02.320.
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COAL MINING CODE
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78.40.010
Definitions.
[1917 c 36 § 1; RRS § 8636. Formerly RCW 78.32.010.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.060
Coal mining code â Inspection department.
Cross-reference section, decodified August 1997.
78.40.100
Certificates of competency â Examination â Applicant, citizen.
[1943 c 211 § 1; 1927 c 306 § 8; 1917 c 36 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8647. Formerly RCW 78.32.210, part and 78.32.240, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.103
Certificates of competency â Time and place of examination.
[1917 c 36 § 13; RRS § 8648. Formerly RCW 78.32.210, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.106
Certificates of competency â Notice of examination â Certificates; form, contents, fee.
[1917 c 36 § 14; RRS § 8649. Formerly RCW 78.32.220 and 78.32.230, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.109
Certificates of competency â Examination â First-class certificates.
[1927 c 306 § 9; 1917 c 36 § 15; RRS § 8650. Formerly RCW 78.32.250.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.112
Certificates of competency â Examination â Second-class certificates.
[1927 c 306 § 10; 1917 c 36 § 16; RRS § 8651. Formerly RCW 78.32.260.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.115
Certificates of competency â Cancellation or suspension of certificates.
[1917 c 36 § 18; RRS § 8653. Formerly RCW 78.32.270.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.118
Certificates of competency â Lost certificates â Duplicates.
[1917 c 36 § 19; RRS § 8654. Formerly RCW 78.32.280.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.121
Certificates of competency â Forged or false certificates â Penalty.
[1917 c 36 § 20; RRS § 8655. Formerly RCW 78.32.290.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.130
To have certificates.
[1917 c 36 § 21; RRS § 8656. Formerly RCW 78.32.200, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.133
To have certificates â Classes.
[1917 c 36 § 22; RRS § 8657. Formerly RCW 78.32.200, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.136
Applications for examinations â Fee.
[1917 c 36 § 23; RRS § 8658. Formerly RCW 78.32.230, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.139
Qualifications of candidates.
[1917 c 36 § 24; RRS § 8659. Formerly RCW 78.32.240, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.142
Qualifications â Foreman.
[1917 c 36 § 25; RRS § 8660. Formerly RCW 78.32.440, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.145
Qualifications â Assistant foreman or fire boss.
[1917 c 36 § 26; RRS § 8661. Formerly RCW 78.32.440, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.160
Minimum quantity of air required.
[1947 c 166 § 2; 1917 c 36 § 27; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8662. Prior: 1897 c 45 § 4, part; 1891 c 81 § 9, part; 1887 c 21 § 4, part; 1883 p 28 § 18, part; Code 1881 § 2635, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.400.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.163
Separate air currents for each division.
[1917 c 36 § 28; RRS § 8663. Prior: 1897 c 45 § 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.410.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.166
Ventilation to be sufficient for safety and health.
[1917 c 36 § 29; RRS § 8664. Prior: 1897 c 45 § 4, part; 1891 c 81 § 9, part; 1887 c 21 § 4, part; 1883 p 28 § 18, part; Code 1881 § 2635, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.420.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.169
Measurement of air.
[1917 c 36 § 30; RRS § 8665. Prior: 1909 c 57 § 1, part; 1897 c 45 § 5, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.430.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.172
Measurement of air â Time for taking.
[1917 c 36 § 31; RRS § 8666. Formerly RCW 78.36.440, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.175
Measurement of air â Record.
[1917 c 36 § 32; RRS § 8667. Prior: 1909 c 57 § 1, part; 1897 c 45 § 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.440, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.178
Fire bosses in gaseous mines.
[1947 c 166 § 3; 1917 c 36 § 33; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8668. Formerly RCW 78.32.580.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.181
Fire boss to report on safety of mine.
[1989 c 12 § 20; 1917 c 36 § 34; RRS § 8669. Formerly RCW 78.32.620.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.184
Fan operation at nongaseous mines.
[1917 c 36 § 35; RRS § 8670. Formerly RCW 78.36.450.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.187
Continuous operation of fans at gaseous mines.
[1919 c 201 § 2; 1917 c 36 § 36; RRS § 8671. Prior: 1897 c 45 § 9. Formerly RCW 78.36.460.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.190
Ventilating pressure to be registered â Types and location of fans.
[1943 c 211 § 2; 1917 c 36 § 37; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8672. Formerly RCW 78.36.470, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.193
Furnace, unlawful ventilation.
[1917 c 36 § 38; RRS § 8673. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 9, part; 1887 c 21 § 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.470, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.196
Air bridges, undercasts, overcasts â Construction.
[1917 c 36 § 39; RRS § 8674. Formerly RCW 78.36.500.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.199
Ventilating doors to close automatically.
[1917 c 36 § 40; RRS § 8675. Formerly RCW 78.36.480, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.202
Doors to be hung in pairs â Extra door.
[1917 c 36 § 41; RRS § 8676. Prior: 1897 c 45 § 4, part; 1891 c 81 § 17. Formerly RCW 78.36.480, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.205
Self-acting doors or attendant.
[1917 c 36 § 42; RRS § 8677. Formerly RCW 78.36.490.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.208
Stoppings between airways â Construction.
[1917 c 36 § 43; RRS § 8678. Formerly RCW 78.36.510.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.211
Stoppings between airways â Airtight stoppings.
[1917 c 36 § 44; RRS § 8679. Formerly RCW 78.36.520.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.214
Wood stoppings to get air to working places.
[1917 c 36 § 45; RRS § 8680. Formerly RCW 78.36.530, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.217
Outlets, number required â Exceptions.
[1919 c 201 § 3; 1917 c 36 § 46; RRS § 8681. Prior: 1887 c 21 § 3, part; 1883 p 27 § 17, part; Code 1881 § 2634, part. Formerly RCW 78.34.710.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.220
Distances allowed from outlets or passages for removal of coal.
[1919 c 201 § 4; 1917 c 36 § 47; RRS § 8682. Formerly RCW 78.34.730.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.223
Crosscuts â Requirements.
[1917 c 36 § 48; RRS § 8683. Formerly RCW 78.34.820.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.226
Conducting air to crosscuts.
[1917 c 36 § 49; RRS § 8684. Formerly RCW 78.36.530, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.229
Danger signs.
[1917 c 36 § 50; RRS § 8685. Formerly RCW 78.34.780.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.235
Survey and map of mine.
[1917 c 36 § 51; RRS § 8686. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(a); 1891 c 81 § 1, part; 1883 c 21 § 16, part; Code 1881 § 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.800.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.238
Maps to show surface objects.
[1917 c 36 § 52; RRS § 8687. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(b); 1891 c 81 § 1, part; 1883 c 21 § 16, part; Code 1881 § 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.810.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.241
Maps to show underground conditions.
[1917 c 36 § 53; RRS § 8688. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(c); 1891 c 81 § 1, part; 1883 c 21 § 16, part; Code 1881 § 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.820.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.244
Separate map for each seam.
[1917 c 36 § 54; RRS § 8689. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(d). Formerly RCW 78.38.830.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.247
Separate surface maps.
[1917 c 36 § 55; RRS § 8690. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(e). Formerly RCW 78.38.840.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.250
Maps, where filed.
[1988 c 127 § 32; 1947 c 87 § 1; 1917 c 36 § 56; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8691. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(g); 1891 c 81 § 1, part; 1883 c 21 § 16, part; Code 1881 § 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.850.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.253
Annual extension of survey â Maps to be changed.
[1917 c 36 § 57; RRS § 8692. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(h); 1891 c 81 § 1, part; 1883 c 21 § 16, part; Code 1881 § 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.860.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.256
Final survey and map.
[1917 c 36 § 58; RRS § 8693. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(i); 1891 c 81 § 1, part; 1883 c 21 § 16, part; Code 1881 § 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.870.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.259
Failure to furnish maps â Penalty.
[1917 c 36 § 59; RRS § 8694. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 2; 1891 c 81 § 2. Formerly RCW 78.38.880.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.262
Resurveys and maps â Expense.
[1989 c 12 § 21; 1917 c 36 § 60; RRS § 8695. Prior: 1909 c 117 §§ 1(j) and 2; 1891 c 81 § 2. Formerly RCW 78.38.890.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.270
Signaling apparatus required.
[1917 c 36 § 61; RRS § 8696. Prior: 1907 c 105 § 2, part; 1891 c 81 § 16, part; 1887 c 21 § 6, part; 1885 p 132 § 24, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.800.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.273
Hoisting apparatus â Requirements.
[1917 c 36 § 62; RRS § 8697. Prior: 1907 c 105 § 2, part; 1891 c 81 § 16, part; 1887 c 21 § 6, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.820.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.276
Strength and inspection of safety devices.
[1917 c 36 § 63; RRS § 8698. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 3, part; 1891 c 81 § 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.830.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.279
Testing safety catches.
[1917 c 36 § 64; RRS § 8699. Formerly RCW 78.36.840.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.281
Allowable proximity of structures to ventilating fan or main airway.
[1917 c 36 § 65; RRS § 8700. Formerly RCW 78.36.540.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.284
Men and materials not to be hoisted together.
[1917 c 36 § 66; RRS § 8701. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 19, part; 1887 c 21 § 7, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.860.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.287
Human capacity of cages â Attendant.
[1943 c 211 § 3; 1917 c 36 § 67; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8702. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 19, part; 1887 c 21 § 7, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.870.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.290
Restrictions on hoisting speed.
[1917 c 36 § 68; RRS § 8703. Formerly RCW 78.36.880, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.293
Hoistmen â Qualifications.
[1971 ex.s. c 292 § 68; 1939 c 51 § 1; 1917 c 36 § 69; RRS § 8704. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 19, part; 1887 c 21 § 7, part; 1885 p 132 § 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.890.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.296
Riding loaded cars â Traveling ways for men.
[1917 c 36 § 70; RRS § 8705. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 19, part; 1887 c 21 § 7, part; 1885 p 132 § 24, part. Formerly RCW 78.34.120, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.300
Liability of foremen as agents of operators.
[1917 c 36 § 71; RRS § 8706. Formerly RCW 78.38.510.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.303
Report of deaths and injuries.
[1917 c 36 § 72; RRS § 8707. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 15, part; 1887 c 21 § 7, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.520.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.306
Matters to be reported to inspector.
[1917 c 36 § 73; RRS § 8708. Formerly RCW 78.38.540.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.309
Superintendent acting as foreman.
[1917 c 36 § 74; RRS § 8709. Formerly RCW 78.32.430.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.312
Mine foreman to have certificate â Temporary mine foreman.
[1917 c 36 § 75; RRS § 8710. Formerly RCW 78.32.450, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.315
Assistant mine foreman, fire boss, to have certificate â Temporary employment.
[1917 c 36 § 76; RRS § 8711. Formerly RCW 78.32.450, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.318
Foreman in charge underground â Exception.
[1917 c 36 § 77; RRS § 8712. Formerly RCW 78.32.470.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.321
Notice of change of name of mine.
[1917 c 36 § 78; RRS § 8713. Formerly RCW 78.38.550.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.324
Penalty for operating without a foreman.
[1917 c 36 § 79; RRS § 8714. Formerly RCW 78.32.460.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.327
Boiler inspections â Report â Penalty.
[1917 c 36 § 80; RRS § 8715. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 18, part; 1887 c 21 § 8, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.200.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.330
Safety devices on boilers.
[1917 c 36 § 81; RRS § 8716. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 18, part; 1887 c 21 § 8, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.210.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.333
Permit to temporarily locate boiler nearer shaft.
[1917 c 36 § 82; RRS § 8717. Formerly RCW 78.36.230.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.336
Testing safety devices.
[1917 c 36 § 83; RRS § 8718. Formerly RCW 78.36.220.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.339
Washhouse for employees.
[1945 c 83 § 1; 1917 c 36 § 84; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8719. Formerly RCW 78.34.220.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.342
Fire protection â Automatic sprinklers.
[1917 c 36 § 85; RRS § 8720. Formerly RCW 78.34.610.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.345
Timber for props.
[1989 c 12 § 22; 1917 c 36 § 86; RRS § 8721. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 10; 1887 c 21 § 17. Formerly RCW 78.34.620.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.348
Notice of lease or sale of a mine.
[1917 c 36 § 87; 1907 c 105 § 3; RRS § 8722. Formerly RCW 78.38.560.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.351
Accidents â Inquests â Investigations â Costs.
[1987 c 202 § 235; 1939 c 51 § 2; 1917 c 36 § 88; RRS § 8723. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 15; 1887 c 21 § 9. Formerly RCW 78.38.530.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.354
Certain steampipes to be insulated.
[1917 c 36 § 89; RRS § 8724. Formerly RCW 78.34.630.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.357
Internal combustion engines prohibited â Penalty.
[1943 c 211 § 4; 1917 c 36 § 90; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8725. Formerly RCW 78.34.640.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.360
Precautions against explosions of dust.
[1917 c 36 § 91; RRS § 8726. Formerly RCW 78.34.650.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.363
Stables in mines â Storage of hay or straw â Lining of pump rooms.
[1917 c 36 § 92; RRS § 8727. Formerly RCW 78.34.660.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.366
Weight before screening when ton rate employment.
[1917 c 36 § 93; RRS § 8728. Prior: 1891 c 161 § 1. Formerly RCW 78.32.040.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.369
Escape shafts, equipment â Signboards.
[1917 c 36 § 94; RRS § 8729. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 3; 1907 c 105 § 1, part; 1891 c 81 § 3; 1887 c 21 § 3, part. Formerly RCW 78.34.720.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.372
Width of barrier pillars â Penalty.
[1917 c 36 § 95; RRS § 8730. Formerly RCW 78.34.670.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.375
Operator's reports, annual and monthly â Contents â Penalty.
[1943 c 211 § 5; 1917 c 36 § 96; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8731. Formerly RCW 78.38.570 and 78.38.580.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.378
Shelter holes on haulage roads.
[1917 c 36 § 97; RRS § 8732. Formerly RCW 78.34.680.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.381
Safeguarding personnel from machinery, stairs, etc.
[1917 c 36 § 98; RRS § 8733. Formerly RCW 78.34.690.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.390
Superintendent to see laws are observed.
[1917 c 36 § 99; RRS § 8734. Formerly RCW 78.32.400.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.393
Superintendent, duties as to other officials.
[1917 c 36 § 100; RRS § 8735. Formerly RCW 78.32.410.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.396
Superintendent or assistant to visit working places.
[1917 c 36 § 101; RRS § 8736. Formerly RCW 78.32.420.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.399
Operator's duties â Posting rules and notices.
[1917 c 36 § 102; RRS § 8737. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 20. Formerly RCW 78.38.500.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.402
Foreman â Duties as to interior of mines.
[1917 c 36 § 103; RRS § 8738. Formerly RCW 78.32.480.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.405
Foreman â Duties as to workers in mines.
[1989 c 12 § 23; 1917 c 36 § 104; RRS § 8739. Formerly RCW 78.32.490.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.408
Foreman â Records.
[1917 c 36 § 105; RRS § 8740. Formerly RCW 78.32.500.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.411
Foreman â Duty to drill men on means of escape.
[1917 c 36 § 106; RRS § 8741. Formerly RCW 78.32.530.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.414
Foreman â Duties as to ventilation.
[1919 c 201 § 5; 1917 c 36 § 107; RRS § 8742. Prior: 1897 c 45 § 8. Formerly RCW 78.32.520.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.417
Foreman â Weekly examination of mine.
[1943 c 211 § 6; 1917 c 36 § 108; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8743. Formerly RCW 78.32.510.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.420
Foreman â Precautions against gas and water.
[1917 c 36 § 109; RRS § 8744. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 14; 1887 c 21 § 5. Formerly RCW 78.32.540.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.423
Foreman â Duty to check fire bosses.
[1917 c 36 § 110; RRS § 8745. Formerly RCW 78.32.560.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.426
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Sections HTMLPDF 84.52.010Taxes levied or voted in specific amountsâEffect of constitutional and statutory limitations. HTMLPDF 84.52.018Calculation of tax levy rates when the assessment of highly valued property is in dispute. HTMLPDF 84.52.020City and district budgets to be filed with county legislative authority. HTMLPDF 84.52.025Budgets of taxing districts filed with county commissioners to indicate estimate of cash balance. HTMLPDF 84.52.030Time of levy. HTMLPDF 84.52.040Levies to be made on assessed valuation. HTMLPDF 84.52.043Limitations upon regular property tax levies. HTMLPDF 84.52.044Limitations upon regular property tax leviesâParticipating fire protection jurisdictions. HTMLPDF 84.52.050Limitation of levies. HTMLPDF 84.52.0502Rules for administration. HTMLPDF 84.52.052Excess levies authorizedâWhenâProcedure. HTMLPDF 84.52.053Levies by school districts authorizedâWhenâProcedure. HTMLPDF 84.52.0531Enrichment levies by school districtsâMaximum dollar amountâEnrichment levy expenditure plan approvalâRulesâDeposit of funds. HTMLPDF 84.52.054Excess leviesâBallot contentsâEventual dollar rate on tax rolls. HTMLPDF 84.52.056Excess levies for capital purposes authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.058School districts with high/nonhigh relationship. HTMLPDF 84.52.063Rural library district levies. HTMLPDF 84.52.065State levy for support of common schools. HTMLPDF 84.52.067State levy for support of common schoolsâDisposition of funds. HTMLPDF 84.52.069Emergency medical care and service levies. HTMLPDF 84.52.070Certification of levies to assessor. HTMLPDF 84.52.080Extension of taxes on rollsâForm of certificateâDelivery to treasurer. HTMLPDF 84.52.085Property tax errors. HTMLPDF 84.52.105Affordable housing levies authorizedâDeclaration of emergency and plan required. HTMLPDF 84.52.120Metropolitan park districtsâProtection of levy from prorationingâBallot proposition. HTMLPDF 84.52.125Fire protection districts and regional fire protection service authoritiesâProtection from levy prorationing. HTMLPDF 84.52.130Fire protection district excess levies. HTMLPDF 84.52.135County levy for criminal justice purposes. HTMLPDF 84.52.140Additional regular property tax levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.700County airport district levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.703Mosquito control district levies authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.706Rural county library district levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.709Intercounty rural library district levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.712Reduction of city levy if part of library district. HTMLPDF 84.52.713Island library district levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.718Levy by receiver of disincorporated city authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.719Second-class city levies. HTMLPDF 84.52.721Unclassified city sewer fund levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.724City accident fund levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.727City emergency fund levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.730City lowlands and waterway projects levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.733Metropolitan municipal corporation levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.736Metropolitan park district levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.739Code city accident fund levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.742County lands assessment fund levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.745General county levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.749County rail district tax levies authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.750Solid waste disposal districtâExcess levies authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.751County hospital maintenance levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.754Park and recreation service area levies authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.757Park and recreation district levies authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.760County road fund levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.761Road and bridge service district levies authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.763City firemen's pension fund levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.769Reduction of city levy if part of fire protection district. HTMLPDF 84.52.772Fire protection district levies authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.775Port district levies authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.778Public utility district levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.784Water-sewer district levies authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.786Cultural arts, stadium and convention district tax levies authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.787Cemetery district levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.790Public hospital district levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.793Air pollution control agency levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.799Veteran's relief fund levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.802Acquisition of open space, etc., land or rights to future development by certain entitiesâProperty tax levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.808River improvement fund levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.811Intercounty river control agreement levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.814Flood control zone district levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.816Flood control zoneâProrationing protection. HTMLPDF 84.52.820Reclamation district levy authorized. HTMLPDF 84.52.821Property tax. HTMLPDF 84.52.823Levy for tax refund funds. HTMLPDF 84.52.825Tax preferencesâExpiration dates. NOTES:
Levy for refunds: RCW 84.68.040.
Levy for services for persons with developmental disabilities or mental health services: RCW 71.20.110.
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Chapter 84.55 RCW: LIMITATIONS UPON REGULAR PROPERTY TAXES
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Sections HTMLPDF 84.55.005Definitions. HTMLPDF 84.55.010Limitations prescribed. HTMLPDF 84.55.0101Limit factorâAuthorization for taxing district to use one hundred one percent or lessâOrdinance or resolution. HTMLPDF 84.55.015Restoration of regular levy. HTMLPDF 84.55.020Limitation upon first levy for district created from consolidation. HTMLPDF 84.55.030Limitation upon first levy following annexation. HTMLPDF 84.55.035Inapplicability of limitation to newly-formed taxing district created other than by consolidation or annexation. HTMLPDF 84.55.040Increase in statutory dollar rate limitation. HTMLPDF 84.55.045Applicability of chapter to levy by port district for industrial development district purposes. HTMLPDF 84.55.047Applicability of chapter to community revitalization financing increment areas. HTMLPDF 84.55.050Election to authorize increase in regular property tax levyâLimited propositionsâProcedure. HTMLPDF 84.55.060Rate rulesâEducational programâOther necessary action. HTMLPDF 84.55.070Inapplicability of chapter to levies for certain purposes. HTMLPDF 84.55.092Protection of future levy capacity. HTMLPDF 84.55.100Determination of limitations. HTMLPDF 84.55.110Withdrawal of certain areas of a library district, metropolitan park district, fire protection district, or public hospital districtâCalculation of taxes due. HTMLPDF 84.55.120Public hearingâTaxing district's revenue sourcesâAdoption of tax increase by ordinance or resolution. HTMLPDF 84.55.125Limitation adjustment for certain leasehold interests. HTMLPDF 84.55.130Inapplicability of limitation to certain multiyear levy periods by port districts. HTMLPDF 84.55.135Property tax levies or special assessments on dissolved special purpose districtsâWhen authorized.
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Chapter 9.40 RCW: FIRE, CRIMES RELATING TO
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Sections HTMLPDF 9.40.040Operating engine or boiler without spark arrester. HTMLPDF 9.40.100Tampering with fire alarm or firefighting equipmentâFalse alarmâPenalties. HTMLPDF 9.40.105Tampering with fire alarm or firefighting equipmentâIntent to commit arsonâPenalty. HTMLPDF 9.40.110Incendiary devicesâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 9.40.120Incendiary devicesâPenalty. HTMLPDF 9.40.130Incendiary devicesâExceptions. NOTES:
Arson: Chapter 9A.48 RCW.
Burning without permit in fire protection districtâPenalty: RCW 52.12.101, 52.12.105.
County fire regulations: RCW 36.43.040.
Doors of buildings used by public: RCW 70.54.070.
Explosives, crimes relating to: Chapter 70.74 RCW.
Forest fire protection: Chapter 76.04 RCW.
Fraudulent destruction of insured property: RCW 48.30.220.
Special rights of action: Chapter 4.24 RCW.
State parks, fire violations: RCW 79A.05.165.
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Chapter 9.45 RCW: FRAUDS AND SWINDLES
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Sections HTMLPDF 9.45.020Substitution of child. HTMLPDF 9.45.060Encumbered, leased, or rented personal propertyâConstruction. HTMLPDF 9.45.070Mock auctions. HTMLPDF 9.45.080Fraudulent removal of property. HTMLPDF 9.45.090Knowingly receiving fraudulent conveyance. HTMLPDF 9.45.100Fraud in assignment for benefit of creditors. HTMLPDF 9.45.122Measurement of commoditiesâPublic policy. HTMLPDF 9.45.124Measurement of commoditiesâMeasuring inaccuratelyâAltering measuring devicesâPenalty. HTMLPDF 9.45.126Measurement of commoditiesâInducing violationsâPenalty. HTMLPDF 9.45.160Fraud in liquor warehouse receipts. HTMLPDF 9.45.170Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.45.210Altering sample or certificate of assay. HTMLPDF 9.45.220Making false sample or assay of ore. HTMLPDF 9.45.260Fire protection sprinkler system contractorsâWrongful acts. HTMLPDF 9.45.270Fraudulent filing of vehicle report of sale. NOTES:
Bank or trust company falsification or destruction of records: RCW 30A.12.090, 30A.12.100. preferential transfers: RCW 30A.44.110. receiving deposits when insolvent: RCW 30A.44.120. using name of unlawfully: RCW 30A.04.020.
"Bushing" by motor vehicle dealers: RCW 46.70.180(4).
Cemeteries, representing fund as perpetual: RCW 68.40.085.
Cigarette tax fraud: RCW 82.24.110.
Domestic insurers, illegal or corrupt practices: RCW 48.06.190, 48.07.060, 48.08.040.
Election fraud: Chapter 29A.84 RCW.
Employment agent, fraud: RCW 49.44.050.
Falsification of books of credit union: Chapter 31.12 RCW.
Fish and wildlife, false or misleading information: RCW 77.15.270.
Food, drugs, and cosmetics: RCW 69.04.040, 69.04.060, 69.04.070.
Fraud: Chapter 9A.60 RCW.
Fraud by engraver of public bonds: RCW 39.44.101.
Fraudulent conveyances: Chapter 19.40 RCW.
Insurance agent, etc., appropriating funds, etc.: RCW 48.17.480. fraud and unfair practices: Chapter 48.30 RCW.
Insured property, fraudulent injury or destruction: RCW 48.30.220.
Intent to defraud: RCW 10.58.040.
Motor vehicle certificates of title, falsifying: RCW 46.12.750. dealers: RCW 46.70.180.
Mutual savings banks falsification of books, etc.: RCW 32.04.100. transfers due to insolvency: RCW 32.24.080.
Obtaining employment by false recommendation: RCW 49.44.040.
Ownership of property, proof of: RCW 10.58.060.
Public assistance fraud: RCW 74.08.055, 74.08.331.
Savings and loan associations falsification of books, etc.: RCW 33.36.040. illegal loans and purchasing at discount by employees: RCW 33.36.010, 33.36.020. preferential transfers of property: RCW 33.36.030.
Sporting contest fraud: RCW 67.24.010.
State employees' retirement, falsification of statements, etc.: RCW 41.40.055.
State patrol retirement fund, falsifications: RCW 43.43.320.
Tax assessed property, removal to avoid payment: RCW 84.56.120, 84.56.200.
Teachers' retirement, falsification of statements, etc.: RCW 41.32.055.
Wages, rebating, etc., by employers: RCW 49.52.050, 49.52.090.
Warehouse operator or common carrier issuing false documents: Chapter 22.32 RCW.
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Chapter 9.91 RCW: MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES
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Sections HTMLPDF 9.91.010Denial of civil rightsâTerms defined. HTMLPDF 9.91.020Operating railroad, steamboat, vehicle, etc., while intoxicated. HTMLPDF 9.91.025Unlawful transit conduct. HTMLPDF 9.91.060Leaving children unattended in parked automobile. HTMLPDF 9.91.130Disposal of trash in charity donation receptacle. HTMLPDF 9.91.140Food stampsâUnlawful sale. HTMLPDF 9.91.142Food stampsâTrafficking. HTMLPDF 9.91.144Food stampsâUnlawful redemption. HTMLPDF 9.91.150Tree spiking. HTMLPDF 9.91.155Tree spikingâAction for damages. HTMLPDF 9.91.160Personal protection spray devices. HTMLPDF 9.91.170Interfering with dog guide or service animal. HTMLPDF 9.91.175Interfering with search and rescue dog. NOTES:
Accountancy practice laws, penalty: RCW 18.04.370.
Aeronautics laws and rules, penalty: RCW 47.68.240.
Agriculture agricultural enabling act, penalties: RCW 15.66.210. apple advertising laws and rules, penalty: RCW 15.24.200. farm labor contractors, violations, penalty: RCW 19.30.150. fertilizers, minerals, and limes, penalty: RCW 15.54.470. honey, penalty for violation of law regulating: RCW 69.28.180, 69.28.185. horticultural plants and certification act, prohibited acts: Chapter 15.13 RCW. marketing act, penalties: RCW 15.66.210. peaches, standards of grades and packs, inspections, penalty for violations: RCW 15.17.290. soft tree fruits, penalty: RCW 15.28.270. standards of grades and packs, penalties: Chapter 15.17 RCW.
Aircraft and airman licensing violations: RCW 14.16.060.
Airport zoning violations: RCW 14.12.210.
Alcoholic beverages, violations and penalties: Chapter 66.44 RCW.
All-terrain vehicles additional violations, penalty: RCW 46.09.480. operating violations, penalty: RCW 46.09.470, 46.09.490.
Ambulances and drivers, first aid requirements, penalty: RCW 70.54.060, 70.54.065.
Animals: Title 16 RCW.
Antitrust, consumer protection: Chapter 19.86 RCW.
Architects licensing laws, penalty: RCW 18.08.460.
Assisted living facilities' licensing act, violations of: Chapter 18.20 RCW.
Auctioneering, county licensing laws, penalty: RCW 36.71.070.
Ballots (see also Elections) counterfeiting or unlawful possession, penalty: RCW 29A.84.540. divulging ballot count, penalty: RCW 29A.84.730. tampering with, penalty: RCW 29A.84.420. unlawful printing or distribution of official ballots, penalty: RCW 29A.84.410.
Banks and trust companies advertising legal services, penalty: RCW 30A.04.260. certification of checks, penalty for violation of regulations: RCW 30A.16.010. commission, etc., to officer or employee to procure loan prohibited, penalty: RCW 30A.12.110. companies, commingling trust property, penalty: RCW 30A.04.240. examinations, penalty for falsification: RCW 30A.04.060. false entries or statements, penalty: RCW 30A.12.090. general penalties for violation of laws concerning: RCW 30A.12.190. general penalty for violation of rules and regulations: RCW 30A.04.050. holding companies regulations, penalty: RCW 30A.04.230. loans from trust funds prohibited, penalty: RCW 30A.12.120. preferential transfers in contemplation of insolvency, penalty: RCW 30A.44.110. receiving deposits when insolvent prohibited, penalty: RCW 30A.44.120. records, destroying or secreting, penalty: RCW 30A.12.100. unlawful use of words indicating, penalty: RCW 30A.04.020.
Barbering licensing regulations, penalty: RCW 18.16.210.
Baseball minors, penalty for violations concerning: RCW 67.04.150. penalties for bribery or fraud concerning: RCW 67.04.010, 67.04.020, 67.04.050.
Beauty culture licensing laws, penalty: RCW 18.16.210.
Bicycles, bicycle paths, operation of vehicles on prohibited: RCW 35.75.020.
Birthing centers licensing, penalty for unlicensed operation: RCW 18.46.120.
Blind made products, false advertising: RCW 19.06.030, 19.06.040.
Bodies (see Human remains)
Boilers or unfired pressure vessels, inspection certificate required, penalty: RCW 70.79.320.
Bonds issued by state, etc., fraud of engraver, penalty: RCW 39.44.101.
Boxing, wrestling, and martial arts, penalties for violations of provisions relating to: RCW 67.08.130, 67.08.140, 67.08.150.
Brands and marks on animals, obliteration, etc., penalty: RCW 16.57.120, 16.57.320, 16.57.360.
Building permit, issuance to person not complying with industrial insurance payroll estimate requirement: RCW 51.12.070.
Buildings, public doors, safety requirements, penalty: RCW 70.54.070. earthquake standards for construction, penalty: RCW 70.86.040.
Capitol grounds traffic regulations, penalty for violations: RCW 46.08.170.
Caustic poisons act, penalty for violation: RCW 69.36.060.
Cemeteries embalmers and funeral director laws, penalty: RCW 18.39.220. endowment care cemeteries, penalties: RCW 68.40.085, 68.40.090. establishment in violation of laws regulating, penalty: RCW 68.56.040. mausoleums and columbariums, penalty for violation of construction laws: RCW 68.28.060. property, penalties for violations concerning: RCW 68.24.130, 68.24.140, 68.24.150, 68.24.190, 68.56.010.
Charitable trusts, penalty for violations: RCW 11.110.140.
Children (see Minors)
Chiropractic licensing laws, penalty: RCW 18.25.090.
Cities and towns budgets in cities over 300,000, penalty for violation of regulations: RCW 35.32A.090. cities of the first class, powers to prescribe crimes by ordinance: RCW 35.22.280. cities of the second class, powers to prescribe penalties for violation of ordinances: RCW 35.23.440. city firefighters, city police, civil service provisions, penalty for violations: RCW 41.08.210. commission form, free services to officers and employees prohibited, penalty: RCW 35.17.150. operation of vehicles, etc., on bicycle paths prohibited, penalty: RCW 35.75.020. pollution of water supply, penalty: RCW 35.88.040. towns, power to prescribe penalties for violation of ordinances: RCW 35.27.370. unclassified cities, powers to prescribe penalties for violation of ordinances: RCW 35.30.010.
Civil defense, enforcement of orders, rules, and regulations, penalty: RCW 38.52.150.
Civil service for sheriff's office employees, penalty: RCW 41.14.220.
Collection agency and out-of-state collection agency laws, penalty: RCW 19.16.430, 19.16.450.
Colleges interfering by force or violence with any administrator, faculty member or student unlawfulâPenalty: RCW 28B.10.570, 28B.10.572. intimidating any administrator, faculty member or student by threat of force or violence unlawfulâPenalty: RCW 28B.10.571 and 28B.10.572.
Commercial feed law, crimes against: Chapter 15.53 RCW.
Commercial sprayers and dusters, violations, penalty: Chapter 17.21 RCW.
Commission merchants, violations, penalty: RCW 20.01.460.
Consumer protection, crimes and penalties relating to: Chapter 19.86 RCW.
Control of pet animals infested with diseases communicable to humans, violation, penalty: RCW 16.70.050.
Controlled atmosphere storage, penalty: RCW 15.30.250.
Controlled substances: Chapter 69.50 RCW.
Cosmetology laws, penalty: RCW 18.16.210.
Counties budget laws, penalty for violation: RCW 36.40.240. building codes and fire regulations, penalty for violation: RCW 36.43.040. dog license tax violation, penalty: RCW 36.49.070. garbage disposal regulations, penalty for violations: RCW 36.58.020. hawkers and auctioneers, penalty for selling without license: RCW 36.71.060. officers failing to pay over fees, penalty: RCW 36.18.170. officers taking illegal fees, penalty: RCW 36.18.160. parks, playgrounds, or other recreational facilities, violation of rules and regulations adopted by county commissioners, penalty: RCW 36.68.080. roads and bridges general penalty for violation of provisions concerning: RCW 36.75.290. use of oil or other material restricted, penalty: RCW 36.86.060. trading stamp licenses, penalty: RCW 19.83.050. violation of regulations for taking of census for classification of counties: RCW 36.13.070.
Credit unions: Chapter 31.12 RCW.
Cruelty to animals, penalties: Chapter 16.52 RCW.
Dental hygienist licensing laws, penalties: RCW 18.29.100.
Dentistry practice laws, penalties: RCW 18.32.390, 18.32.675, 18.32.735, 18.32.745, 18.32.755.
Diking and drainage improvement districts, damaging improvements, penalty: RCW 85.08.690.
Discrimination, interference with human rights commission, penalty: RCW 49.60.310.
Diseased domestic animals, quarantine, penalty: RCW 16.36.110.
Diseases, dangerous, contagious, or infectious, penalty for violations concerning control of: RCW 70.05.120, 70.24.080, 70.54.050.
Disposal of dead animals, violations, penalty: RCW 16.68.180.
Dog law: Chapter 16.08 RCW.
Doors of buildings used by public, safety requirements, penalty: RCW 70.54.070.
Drugs: Chapters 69.41, 69.50 RCW.
Earthquake standards for construction for public buildings, penalty: RCW 70.86.040.
Elections bribery or coercion of voters, penalty: RCW 29A.84.620. canvassing of votes law, penalty for violations: RCW 29A.60.200. counterfeiting or unlawful possession of ballots, penalty: RCW 29A.84.540. destroying or defacing election supplies and notices, etc., penalty: RCW 29A.84.550. divulging ballot count, penalty: RCW 29A.84.730. exit polling: RCW 29A.84.510. general penalty for violations: Chapter 29A.84 RCW. influencing voters to vote or not to vote by unlawful means, penalty: RCW 29A.84.630. initiative and referendum law, penalties for violations: RCW 29A.84.230, 29A.84.210, 29A.84.250. officer tampering with ballots, penalty: RCW 29A.84.420. printing or distributing official ballots unlawfully, penalty: RCW 29A.84.410. recall petition law, penalties for violations: RCW 29A.84.240, 29A.84.020, 29A.84.220. registration law violations, penalties: RCW 29A.84.110, 29A.84.130. repeating or voting twice, penalties concerning: RCW 29A.84.650, 29A.84.655. solicitation of bribe by voter in primary election, penalty: RCW 29A.84.640. unqualified voter voting, penalty: RCW 29A.84.660. violations by officers generally, penalty: RCW 29A.84.720. voting by mail law, penalty for violations: RCW 29A.84.680. voting machines, penalty for tampering with: RCW 29A.84.560.
Electrical construction, penalty: RCW 19.29.060.
Electricians and electrical installation laws, schedule of penaltiesâAppeal: RCW 19.28.131.
Embalmer and funeral director laws, penalty: RCW 18.39.220.
Endowment care cemeteries, penalties for violations of laws: RCW 68.40.085, 68.40.090.
Engineer and land surveyor laws, penalty: RCW 18.43.120.
Escrow agent, unlicensed: RCW 18.44.171.
Explosives and devices regulated, penalties: Chapter 70.74 RCW.
Facsimile signatures and seals, fraud in use of: RCW 39.62.040.
Family abandonment, penalty: RCW 26.20.030.
Family nonsupport, penalty: RCW 26.20.035.
Farm labor contractors regulations, penalty: RCW 19.30.150.
Filing false or forged instruments, penalty: RCW 40.16.030.
Fire department vehicles and firefighters' private cars lighting and identification, penalty: RCW 46.37.188.
Fire protection districts, burning permits, penalty for violation: RCW 52.12.101, 52.12.105.
Firearms in vehicle, penalty: RCW 77.15.460.
Fires, actions for spreading and kindling: RCW 4.24.040, 4.24.050.
Firewood on state lands, permit required to remove, penalty: RCW 79.15.440.
Fireworks laws or rules, penalty: RCW 70.77.540. unlawful acts relating to: Chapter 70.77 RCW.
Fish, shellfish, and wildlife false or misleading information and reports, penalty: RCW 77.15.270. trafficking in, prohibited: RCW 77.15.260.
Flood control districts, interest in contracts, penalty: RCW 86.09.286.
Food and beverage workers' permit required, penalty: RCW 69.06.060.
Food, drugs, and cosmetics, penalties for violations of act: RCW 69.04.040, 69.04.060, 69.04.070.
Food fish and shellfish fish guards required on diversion devices, penalties, remedies for failure: RCW 77.57.010. fishways required over dams, etc., penalties: RCW 77.57.030. hatchery or cultural facility to be provided if fishways impractical, penalty: RCW 77.57.050. required licensesâExemption: RCW 77.65.010.
Forcible entry and detainer, penalty: RCW 59.12.230.
Forest products, false or forged brands, etc., penalties: RCW 76.36.110, 76.36.120.
Forest protection: Chapter 76.04 RCW.
Gambling, civil action: RCW 4.24.070.
Game and game fish, unlawful acts: Chapter 77.50 RCW.
Gas or stink bombs, etc., prohibited, penalty: RCW 70.74.310.
Girls' training school (see Maple Lane School)
Grain and terminal warehouses, commodity inspections, laws and regulations, penalties for violations: RCW 22.09.310, 22.09.770, 22.09.890.
Healing professions, rebating: RCW 19.68.010.
Health care services, prohibited acts: Chapter 48.44 RCW.
Highways closure violations, penalty: RCW 47.48.040. county or city road funds, illegal use of, penalty: RCW 47.08.110. limited access facilities, violations concerning, penalty: RCW 47.52.120. littering with glass, debris, etc., penalty, removal: RCW 46.61.645. permitting escape of load from vehicle: RCW 46.61.655. pipe lines, etc., across or on highways, penalties for construction without franchise or permit: RCW 47.44.060. removal of native flora, etc., penalty: RCW 47.40.080. traffic control devices violations: Chapter 47.36 RCW. traffic signs, etc., penalty for defacing, etc.: RCW 46.61.080.
Highways and toll bridges, general penalty for violations of title: RCW 47.04.090.
Honey penalty for violation of law regulating: RCW 69.28.180. prohibited acts: RCW 69.28.080, 69.28.090.
Horse racing, penalty for violations of laws and regulations: RCW 67.16.060.
Hospital licensing required, penalty: RCW 70.41.170.
Hotels fraud in obtaining accommodations, etc., penalty: RCW 19.48.110. sanitation and safety requirements, penalty: RCW 70.62.280.
Human remains, penalties for violations concerning: RCW 68.64.150, 68.64.160.
Individuals with mental illness, private establishments for, licensing violations: RCW 71.12.460.
Industrial insurance, attorney's fees: RCW 51.52.120, 51.52.132.
Initiative and referendum laws, penalties: RCW 29A.84.230, 29A.84.210, 29A.84.250.
Insane (see Individuals with mental illness)
Insect pest control rules, violations: RCW 17.24.100.
Insurance code destruction or injury of property to defraud or prejudice the insurer, penalty: RCW 48.30.220. domestic insurers corrupt practices as to votes relative to shareholders meetings, etc., penalty: RCW 48.07.060. illegal dividends or reductions, penalty: RCW 48.08.040. impairment of capital, penalty: RCW 48.08.050. penalty for exhibiting false account, etc.: RCW 48.06.190. solicitation permit required, penalty: RCW 48.06.030. false claims or proof, etc., penalty: RCW 48.30.230. fraud and unfair practices violations: Chapter 48.30 RCW. general penalty for violations: RCW 48.01.080. health care services, penalty for violation: RCW 48.44.060. illegal dealing in premiums, penalty: RCW 48.30.190. insurance producers, title insurance agents, and adjusters, license required: RCW 48.17.060. insurance producers, title insurance agents, and adjusters, reporting and accounting premiums, penalty: RCW 48.17.480. misrepresentation in application for insurance, penalty: RCW 48.30.210. mutual insurers, impairment of surplus, penalty: RCW 48.09.340. political contributions, penalty: RCW 48.30.110. premiums to be specified in the policy, penalty for violation: RCW 48.18.180.
Insurance, destruction, secretion, abandonment, etc., of property: RCW 48.30.220.
Intoxicating liquor (see Liquor control)
Ionizing radiation, prohibited acts: Chapter 70A.388 RCW.
Irrigation and rehabilitation districts, violation of rules: RCW 87.84.090.
Judges or justices, addressing persons in unfit, etc., language, penalty: RCW 42.20.110.
Labor and industries disobeying subpoena to appear before officer, penalty: RCW 43.22.300. hotel inspections, penalty for falsifying or hindering, etc.: RCW 70.62.280. misuse of reports of employers, penalty: RCW 43.22.290. refusal of entry to factory, etc., penalty: RCW 43.22.310.
Labor disputes, obtaining out-of-state personnel for certain purposes: RCW 49.44.100.
Labor laws blacklisting prohibited, penalty: RCW 49.44.010. bribery of labor representative, penalties: RCW 49.44.020, 49.44.030. female and child labor, penalties for violations: RCW 26.28.070, 49.58.020. hours of labor, penalties for violations: Chapter 49.28 RCW. minimum wage and hours act violations, penalty: RCW 49.46.100. obtaining labor by false recommendation, penalty: RCW 49.44.040. prohibited practices, penalties for violations: Chapter 49.44 RCW. prosecution, etc., for forming or joining labor union, etc., prohibited: RCW 49.36.030. seasonal labor, fraud by employees to secure advances, penalty: RCW 49.40.030. underground workers safety and health, penalties: RCW 49.24.060, 49.24.380. wage payment and collection, penalties for violations: RCW 49.48.020, 49.48.040, 49.48.060, 49.52.050, 49.52.090.
Legislative hearings, failure of subpoenaed witness to attend or testify, etc., penalties: RCW 44.16.120 through 44.16.150.
Lie detector and similar tests as condition of employmentâPenalty: RCW 49.44.120.
Limited access facilities (see Highways)
Liquor control consumption or serving in clubs, penalty: RCW 66.24.481. penalties for violations of laws or regulations: Chapter 66.44 RCW. purchase, attempt, by minor: RCW 66.44.280 through 66.44.292. transfer of identification card prohibited, penalties: RCW 66.20.200.
Littering, depositing glass, debris, etc., on highways, beaches, waters, penalty, removal: RCW 46.61.645.
LivestockâRemoval from common range, duty, penalty: RCW 16.24.230.
Logs, transporting without county log tolerance permit: RCW 46.44.047.
Maple Lane School, unauthorized entrance to grounds or enticing girls away, etc., penalty: RCW 72.20.065.
Marine biological preserve, penalty for violation: RCW 28B.20.320.
Marriage certificates, penalty for failure to record: RCW 26.04.110. license requirements, penalty for violations: RCW 26.04.200, 26.04.210, 26.04.240.
Mausoleums and columbariums, penalty for violation of laws concerning construction of: RCW 68.28.060.
Military affairs offenses defined, penalties: Chapter 38.32 RCW, RCW 38.40.040, 38.40.050, 38.40.110, 38.40.120.
Milk and milk products used for animal food, prohibited acts: Chapter 15.37 RCW.
Mining leases and contracts, disclosure of information obtained through state's right of entry: RCW 79.14.440.
Minors child labor prohibited, penalty: RCW 26.28.070 (see also Labor laws). enforcement of support for: RCW 74.20.060. firearms: RCW 9.41.040, 9.41.042, 9.41.240. juvenile offenders: Chapter 13.04 RCW. procuring or possessing tobacco, penalties: RCW 26.28.080, 70.155.080.
Motor vehicles: RCW 46.63.020.
Municipal corporations approving or paying false claim against: RCW 42.24.110. making false claim against: RCW 42.24.100.
Municipal officers, violation of code of ethics, penalty: RCW 42.23.050.
Mutual savings banks concealing or destroying evidence, penalty: RCW 32.04.110. falsification of books, etc., penalty: RCW 32.04.100. general penalty when penalty not specifically provided: RCW 32.04.130. specific penalties of RCW 9.24.030, 9.24.040, and 9.24.050 invoked: RCW 32.04.120. transfer of property or assets due to insolvency or in contemplation of insolvency, penalty for violation of regulation: RCW 32.24.080.
Narcotic drugs: Chapter 69.50 RCW.
Native flora on state lands or on land adjoining highways and parks, penalty for removal, etc.: RCW 47.40.080.
Navigation Pilotage Act: RCW 88.16.120, 88.16.130, 88.16.150. violations generally: Chapter 88.08 RCW.
Nuisances, civil remedies: Chapter 7.48 RCW.
Nursing homes, penalty for unlicensed operation: RCW 18.51.150.
Occupational motor vehicle operators' licenses, violation of restrictions: RCW 46.20.410.
Offering false or forged instruments for filing: RCW 40.16.030.
Oil and gas conservation, general penalty for violations of laws or regulations: RCW 78.52.550.
Optometry laws, penalty for violations: RCW 18.53.150.
Osteopathy violations, penalties: RCW 18.57.160.
Parks and recreation, violations in parks specified, penalty: RCW 79A.05.165.
Party line telephones, refusal to yield in emergency, penalty: RCW 70.85.020, 70.85.030.
Patent medicine peddlers licensing, penalty for unlicensed sales: RCW 18.64.047.
Pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers laws, penalties: RCW 19.60.066.
Peaches, standards, inspection, penalty for violations: RCW 15.17.290.
Peddlers, penalty for selling without license: RCW 36.71.060.
Persons infected with disease, exposure to others, penalty: RCW 70.54.050.
Pesticides, prohibited acts: Chapter 15.58 RCW.
Pharmacy licensing laws and regulations, penalties: RCW 18.64.140, 18.64.250.
Physical therapy practice regulations, penalties: RCW 18.74.090.
Podiatric medicine and surgery, general penalty: RCW 18.22.220.
Poisons: Chapters 69.36, 69.40 RCW.
Pollution of water (see Water pollution)
Pool tables or billiard tables or bowling alley for hire, license required, penalty: RCW 67.14.060.
Port district regulations adopted by city or county, violations, penalty: RCW 53.08.220.
Port districts, violations of rules relating to toll tunnels and bridges, penalty: RCW 53.34.190.
Psychologists licensing and practice law, violations, penalty: RCW 18.83.180.
Public assistance falsification of application, etc., penalty: RCW 74.08.055. fraudulent practices: RCW 74.08.331. records to be confidential, etc., penalty: RCW 74.04.060.
Public libraries, penalties for injuring property or retaining books: RCW 27.12.330, 27.12.340.
Public officers, misconduct, penalties: Chapter 42.20 RCW.
Public records, etc., crimes concerning, penalties: Chapter 40.16 RCW.
Public service companies auto and transport companies, penalty for violation: RCW 81.68.080. motor freight carriers, penalties for violations: RCW 81.80.230, 81.80.355. passengers for hire, failure to file bond or insurance policy, penalty: RCW 46.72.100. railroads employee requirements, penalties for violations: Chapter 81.40 RCW. equipment, penalties for violations: RCW 81.44.085. operating requirements, penalties for violations: RCW 81.48.020, 81.48.060. property damaged, sabotaged or stolen, penalties: RCW 81.60.070, 81.60.080. rights-of-way and crossings, etc., penalties: RCW 81.53.210, 81.54.030. regulatory fees, penalty: RCW 81.24.080. securities, penalty: RCW 81.08.120. street railways, penalties for violations: RCW 81.64.130, 81.64.150. transfers of property, penalty: RCW 81.12.060. violations of laws and regulations, general penalties: RCW 81.04.380, 81.04.390.
Public utilities regulatory fees, penalty: RCW 80.24.050. transfers of property, penalty: RCW 80.12.060. violations of laws and regulations, general penalties: RCW 80.04.380, 80.04.390.
Public works, falsification of records, etc., penalty: RCW 39.04.110, 39.12.050.
Real estate brokers and salesperson laws, penalty: RCW 18.85.411. mortgages, removal of property from mortgaged premises, penalty: RCW 61.12.030.
Rebating, etc., by practitioners of healing professions, penalty: RCW 19.68.010.
Recall petition laws, penalties: RCW 29A.84.240, 29A.84.020, 29A.84.220.
Recreational devices, inspection of, penalty: RCW 79A.40.020, 79A.40.040.
Referendum and initiative laws, penalties: RCW 29A.84.230, 29A.84.210, 29A.84.250.
Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, penalties for violations: RCW 63.30.690.
Rules of the road: Chapter 46.61 RCW.
Savings and loan associations advertising as without license: RCW 33.08.010. concealing facts or destroying evidence, etc., penalty: RCW 33.36.060. false statements concerning financial standings, penalty: RCW 33.36.050. falsification of books, etc., penalty: RCW 33.36.040. making prohibited loans or investments, penalty: RCW 33.36.010. preferential transfer of property due to insolvency, penalty: RCW 33.36.030. purchase at discount prohibited to officers, etc., penalty: RCW 33.36.020.
Schools compulsory attendance, penalties: RCW 28A.225.090. disclosing examination questions, penalty: RCW 28A.635.040. disturbing meetings, penalty: RCW 28A.635.030. failure to deliver books, etc., to successor, penalty: RCW 28A.635.070. grafting by school officials, penalty: RCW 28A.635.050. interfering by force or violence with any administrator, faculty member, or student unlawfulâPenalty: RCW 28B.10.570, 28B.10.572. intimidating any administrator, faculty member or student by threat of force or violence unlawfulâPenalty: RCW 28B.10.571 and 28B.10.572.
Securities act violations, penalty: RCW 21.20.400 through 21.20.420.
Sexual psychopaths: Chapter 71.06 RCW.
Sexually transmitted diseases, penalty for violation of control of: RCW 70.24.080.
Shellfish, sanitary control, penalties for violation of law regulating: RCW 69.30.140.
Sheriff's office employees, civil service for, penalty: RCW 41.14.220.
Ski lifts and other recreational conveyances: RCW 79A.40.040.
Snowmobile act additional violationsâPenalty: RCW 46.10.495. operating violations, general penalty: RCW 46.10.490, 46.10.500.
Solid waste collection, unlawful acts: Chapter 81.77 RCW.
Sporting contest, fraud, penalty: RCW 67.24.010.
State bonds, fraud by engraver: RCW 39.44.101.
State employees' retirement, falsification of statements, etc., penalty: RCW 41.40.055.
State lands firewood removal, permit required, penalty: RCW 79.15.440. removing flora, etc., penalty: RCW 47.40.080. trespass, etc.: Chapter 79.02 RCW.
State treasurer, penalty for embezzlement: RCW 43.08.140.
Steam boilers, safety requirements, penalty: RCW 70.54.080.
Stink or gas bombs prohibited, penalty: RCW 70.74.310.
Support of dependent childrenâAlternative methodâ1971 act: Chapter 74.20A RCW.
Swimming pools, violation of health laws and regulations: RCW 70.90.205.
Taxation cigarette tax, penalties: RCW 82.24.100, 82.24.110. general penalties: RCW 82.32.290. personal property, disclosure of information unlawful: RCW 84.40.340. property taxes listing of property: RCW 84.40.120. removal of property to avoid collection of, penalties: RCW 84.56.120, 84.56.200. retail sales tax, penalties: RCW 82.08.050, 82.08.120. use tax, penalty: RCW 82.12.040.
Teachers abuse of a misdemeanor: RCW 28A.635.010. retirement, falsification of statements, etc., penalty: RCW 41.32.055.
Telephones, party line, refusal to yield in emergency, penalty: RCW 70.85.020, 70.85.030.
Television reception improvement districts, penalty for false statement as to tax exemption: RCW 36.95.190.
Tires pneumatic, passenger car, selling or offering for sale if under prescribed standards, penalty: RCW 46.37.423. regrooved, selling or offering for sale if under prescribed standards, penalty: RCW 46.37.424. selling or operating vehicle with tires not meeting standards of state patrol, penalty: RCW 46.37.425.
Tobacco, etc., minors procuring or possessing, penalties: RCW 26.28.080, 70.155.080.
Toll facilities, operation of motor vehicle on, prohibited acts: RCW 46.61.690.
Trading stamps and premiums, penalty for violations: RCW 19.84.040.
Unemployment compensation, penalties for violations: Chapter 50.36 RCW.
Use of lists of registered voters, violations relating to, penalty: RCW 29A.08.720.
Veterinarian laws and rules, penalty: RCW 18.92.230, 18.92.240.
Vital statistics requirements, penalty for violation: RCW 70.58A.590.
Vouchers, public, false certification, penalty: RCW 42.24.100.
Wages (see Labor laws)
Warehouses, grain and terminal, commodity inspections, penalties for violation: RCW 22.09.310, 22.09.340, 22.09.890.
Warehousing deposits, general penalties: Chapter 22.32 RCW.
Washington Caustic Poison Act of 1929: Chapter 69.36 RCW.
Washington Criminal Code: Title 9A RCW.
Washington fresh fruit sales limitation act, violations: RCW 15.21.060.
Washington state patrol retirement fund, falsification of records, etc., to defraud, penalty: RCW 43.43.320.
Water pollution control, penalty for violations: RCW 90.48.140. drinking water pollution, etc.: Chapter 70.54 RCW. pollution of water supply in cities and towns, penalty: RCW 35.88.040.
Weed districts, prevention of agent's right of entry, penalty: RCW 17.04.280.
Weights and measures law and rules, penalties for violations: RCW 19.94.490 through 19.94.510.
Wills, failing to deliver, penalty: RCW 11.20.010.
Workers' compensation, penalties for violations of regulations concerning: Chapter 51.48 RCW, RCW 51.16.140.
X-rays, use in shoe fitting prohibited: RCW 70A.388.190.
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