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Sections HTMLPDF 24.06.005Definitions. HTMLPDF 24.06.010Application of chapter. HTMLPDF 24.06.015Purposes. HTMLPDF 24.06.020Incorporators. HTMLPDF 24.06.025Articles of incorporation. HTMLPDF 24.06.030General powers. HTMLPDF 24.06.032Additional rights and powers authorized. HTMLPDF 24.06.035Nonprofit status—Members', officers' immunity from liability. HTMLPDF 24.06.040Defense of ultra vires. HTMLPDF 24.06.043Indemnification of agents of any corporation authorized. HTMLPDF 24.06.045Corporate name. HTMLPDF 24.06.046Reservation of exclusive right to use corporate name. HTMLPDF 24.06.047Registration of corporate name. HTMLPDF 24.06.048Renewal of registration of corporate name. HTMLPDF 24.06.050Registered agent. HTMLPDF 24.06.055Change of registered agent. HTMLPDF 24.06.060Service of process on corporation. HTMLPDF 24.06.065Members. HTMLPDF 24.06.070Shares—Issuance—Payment—Subscription agreements. HTMLPDF 24.06.075Shares—Consideration, fixing. HTMLPDF 24.06.080Shares—Certificates. HTMLPDF 24.06.085Liability of shareholders, subscribers, assignees, executors, trustees, etc. HTMLPDF 24.06.090Preemptive share acquisition rights. HTMLPDF 24.06.095Bylaws. HTMLPDF 24.06.100Meetings of members and shareholders. HTMLPDF 24.06.105Notice of meetings. HTMLPDF 24.06.110Voting. HTMLPDF 24.06.115Quorum. HTMLPDF 24.06.120Class voting. HTMLPDF 24.06.125Board of directors. HTMLPDF 24.06.130Number and election of directors. HTMLPDF 24.06.135Vacancies. HTMLPDF 24.06.140Quorum of directors. HTMLPDF 24.06.145Committees. HTMLPDF 24.06.150Directors' meetings. HTMLPDF 24.06.153Duties of director or officer—Standards—Liability. HTMLPDF 24.06.155Officers. HTMLPDF 24.06.160Books and records. HTMLPDF 24.06.165Loans to directors or officers. HTMLPDF 24.06.175Effect of filing of articles of incorporation. HTMLPDF 24.06.180Organization meeting. HTMLPDF 24.06.185Right to amend articles of incorporation. HTMLPDF 24.06.190Procedure to amend articles of incorporation. HTMLPDF 24.06.195Articles of amendment. HTMLPDF 24.06.200Filing of articles of amendment—Procedure. HTMLPDF 24.06.205When amendment becomes effective—Existing actions and rights not affected. HTMLPDF 24.06.207Restated articles of incorporation. HTMLPDF 24.06.210Procedure for merger. HTMLPDF 24.06.215Procedure for consolidation. HTMLPDF 24.06.220Approval of merger or consolidation. HTMLPDF 24.06.225Articles of merger or consolidation. HTMLPDF 24.06.230Merger or consolidation—When effected. HTMLPDF 24.06.233Merger or consolidation of domestic and foreign corporation—Participation in an exchange. HTMLPDF 24.06.235Effect of merger or consolidation. HTMLPDF 24.06.240Sale, lease, exchange, etc., of property and assets. HTMLPDF 24.06.245Right of member or shareholder to dissent. HTMLPDF 24.06.250Exercise of right of dissent—Rights and liabilities. HTMLPDF 24.06.255Payment of fair value to dissenting member or shareholder. HTMLPDF 24.06.260Voluntary dissolution. HTMLPDF 24.06.265Distribution of assets. HTMLPDF 24.06.270Revocation of voluntary dissolution proceedings. HTMLPDF 24.06.275Articles of dissolution. HTMLPDF 24.06.280Filing of articles of dissolution. HTMLPDF 24.06.285Involuntary dissolution. HTMLPDF 24.06.290Proceedings for administrative dissolution—Reinstatement—Survival of actions. HTMLPDF 24.06.295Venue and process. HTMLPDF 24.06.300Jurisdiction of court to liquidate assets and dissolve corporation. HTMLPDF 24.06.305Procedure in liquidation of corporation in court. HTMLPDF 24.06.310Qualifications of receivers—Bond. HTMLPDF 24.06.315Filing of claims in liquidation proceedings. HTMLPDF 24.06.320Discontinuance of liquidation proceedings. HTMLPDF 24.06.325Decree of involuntary dissolution. HTMLPDF 24.06.330Filing of decree of dissolution. HTMLPDF 24.06.335Survival of remedies after dissolution. HTMLPDF 24.06.340Registration of foreign corporation—Right to conduct affairs in the state. HTMLPDF 24.06.345Effect of registration—Governing law. HTMLPDF 24.06.350Corporate name of foreign corporation. HTMLPDF 24.06.360Foreign registration statement—Filing. HTMLPDF 24.06.367Certificate of authority as insurance company—Filing of documents. HTMLPDF 24.06.369Certificate of authority as insurance company—Registration or reservation of name. HTMLPDF 24.06.370Authorization to conduct affairs in the state—Right of state to terminate registration. HTMLPDF 24.06.375Registered agent of foreign corporation. HTMLPDF 24.06.380Change of registered agent of foreign corporation. HTMLPDF 24.06.385Resignation of registered agent. HTMLPDF 24.06.390Service of process, notice, or demand on corporation. HTMLPDF 24.06.395Failure to appoint or maintain agent—Service of process, notice, or demand. HTMLPDF 24.06.400Amendment to articles of incorporation of foreign corporation. HTMLPDF 24.06.405Merger of foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in this state. HTMLPDF 24.06.410Amended foreign registration statement. HTMLPDF 24.06.415Withdrawal of foreign corporation. HTMLPDF 24.06.425Termination of registration. HTMLPDF 24.06.435Conducting affairs without registering. HTMLPDF 24.06.440Annual report of domestic and foreign corporations. HTMLPDF 24.06.450Applicable fees, charges, and penalties. HTMLPDF 24.06.462Fees for services by secretary of state. HTMLPDF 24.06.465Penalties imposed upon corporation—Penalty established by secretary of state. HTMLPDF 24.06.470Penalties imposed upon directors and officers. HTMLPDF 24.06.475Interrogatories by secretary of state. HTMLPDF 24.06.480Confidential nature of information disclosed by interrogatories. HTMLPDF 24.06.485Power and authority of secretary of state. HTMLPDF 24.06.490Duty of secretary of state to file—Review of refusal to file. HTMLPDF 24.06.500Greater voting requirements. HTMLPDF 24.06.505Waiver of notice. HTMLPDF 24.06.510Action by members or directors without a meeting. HTMLPDF 24.06.515Unauthorized assumption of corporate powers. HTMLPDF 24.06.520Reinstatement and renewal of corporate existence—Fee. HTMLPDF 24.06.525Reorganization of corporations or associations in accordance with this chapter. HTMLPDF 24.06.600Locally regulated utilities—Attachments to poles. HTMLPDF 24.06.605Locally regulated utilities—Involuntary termination of electric service during heat-related alerts prohibited—Reconnection and repayment plan—Report. HTMLPDF 24.06.610Tariff for irrigation pumping service—Authority for locally regulated utility to buy back electricity. HTMLPDF 24.06.615Conversion of domestic corporation to limited cooperative association—Procedure. HTMLPDF 24.06.900Short title. HTMLPDF 24.06.905Existing liabilities not terminated—Continuation of corporate existence—Application of chapter. HTMLPDF 24.06.920Effective date—1969 ex.s. c 120. NOTES:

Organization of condominium unit owners' association: RCW 64.34.300.

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Sections HTMLPDF 35.21.005Sufficiency of petitions. HTMLPDF 35.21.010General corporate powers—Towns, restrictions as to area. HTMLPDF 35.21.015Salary commissions. HTMLPDF 35.21.020Auditoriums, art museums, swimming pools, etc.—Power to acquire. HTMLPDF 35.21.030Auxiliary water systems for protection from fire. HTMLPDF 35.21.070Cumulative reserve fund—Authority to create. HTMLPDF 35.21.080Cumulative reserve fund—Annual levy for—Application of budget law. HTMLPDF 35.21.085Payrolls fund—Claims fund. HTMLPDF 35.21.086Payrolls fund—Transfers from insolvent funds. HTMLPDF 35.21.087Employee checks, drafts, warrants—City, town may cash. HTMLPDF 35.21.088Equipment rental fund. HTMLPDF 35.21.090Dikes, levees, embankments—Authority to construct. HTMLPDF 35.21.095Bridge jumping hazard signs. HTMLPDF 35.21.100Donations—Authority to accept and use. HTMLPDF 35.21.110Ferries—Authority to acquire and maintain. HTMLPDF 35.21.120Solid waste handling system—Contracts. HTMLPDF 35.21.130Solid waste or recyclable materials collection—Ordinance. HTMLPDF 35.21.135Solid waste or recyclable materials collection—Curbside recycling—Reduced rate. HTMLPDF 35.21.140Garbage—Notice of lien—Foreclosure. HTMLPDF 35.21.150Garbage—Lien—Priority. HTMLPDF 35.21.152Solid waste handling—Agreements—Purposes—Terms and conditions. HTMLPDF 35.21.154Solid waste—Compliance with chapter 70A.205 RCW required. HTMLPDF 35.21.156Solid waste—Contracts with vendors for solid waste handling systems, plants, sites, or facilities—Requirements—Vendor selection procedures. HTMLPDF 35.21.157Solid waste collection—Rate increase notice. HTMLPDF 35.21.158Collection and transportation of recyclable materials by recycling companies or nonprofit entities—Reuse or reclamation—Application of chapter. HTMLPDF 35.21.160Jurisdiction over adjacent waters. HTMLPDF 35.21.163Penalty for act constituting a crime under state law—Limitation. HTMLPDF 35.21.165Driving while under the influence of liquor or drug—Minimum penalties. HTMLPDF 35.21.175Offices to be open certain days and hours. HTMLPDF 35.21.180Ordinances—Adoption of codes by reference. HTMLPDF 35.21.185Ordinances—Information 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 system—Participation by local law enforcement agencies. HTMLPDF 35.21.200Residence qualifications of appointive officials and employees. HTMLPDF 35.21.203Recall sufficiency hearing—Payment 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 services—Deposit—Tenants' delinquencies—Notice—Lien. HTMLPDF 35.21.220Sidewalks—Regulation of use of. HTMLPDF 35.21.225Transportation benefit districts. HTMLPDF 35.21.228Rail fixed guideway public transportation system—Safety program plan and security and emergency preparedness plan. HTMLPDF 35.21.230Streets over tidelands declared public highways. HTMLPDF 35.21.240Streets over tidelands—Control of. HTMLPDF 35.21.250Streets and alleys over first-class tidelands—Control of. HTMLPDF 35.21.260Streets—Annual report to secretary of transportation. HTMLPDF 35.21.270Streets—Records of funds received and used for construction, repair, maintenance. HTMLPDF 35.21.275Street improvements—Provision of supplies or materials. HTMLPDF 35.21.278Contracts with community service organizations for public improvements—Limitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.280Tax on admissions—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.286Limitations on the use of gas—Prohibition. HTMLPDF 35.21.290Utility services—Lien for—Emergency declaration. HTMLPDF 35.21.300Utility services—Enforcement of lien—Limitations on termination of service for residential heating. HTMLPDF 35.21.302Utility services—Involuntary termination of service during heat-related alerts prohibited—Reconnection and repayment plan—Report. HTMLPDF 35.21.305Utility connection charges—Waiver for low-income persons. HTMLPDF 35.21.310Removal of overhanging or obstructing vegetation—Removal, destroying debris. HTMLPDF 35.21.315Amateur radio antennas—Local regulation to conform with federal law. HTMLPDF 35.21.320Warrants—Interest rate—Payment. HTMLPDF 35.21.333Chief of police or marshal—Eligibility requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.334Chief of police or marshal—Background investigation. HTMLPDF 35.21.335Chief of police or marshal—Vacancy. 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 35.21.392Contractors—Authority of city to verify registration and report violations. HTMLPDF 35.21.395Historic preservation—Authorization 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 project—City's or town's liability. HTMLPDF 35.21.405Moorage facilities—Regulations authorized—Port charges, delinquency—Abandoned vessels, public sale. HTMLPDF 35.21.407Abandoned or derelict vessels. HTMLPDF 35.21.408Transfer of ownership of a city or town-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition. HTMLPDF 35.21.409Transfer of ownership of a city or town-owned vessel—Further requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.410Nonpolluting power generation by individual—Exemption from regulation—Authorization to contract with utility. HTMLPDF 35.21.412Hydroelectric resources—Separate legal authority—Creation by irrigation districts and cities, towns, or public utility districts. HTMLPDF 35.21.415Electrical utilities—Civil immunity of officials and employees for good faith mistakes and errors of judgment. HTMLPDF 35.21.417Hydroelectric reservoir extending across international boundary—Agreement with Province of British Columbia. HTMLPDF 35.21.418Hydroelectric reservoir extending across international boundary—Commission—Powers. HTMLPDF 35.21.420Utilities—City may support county in which generating plant located—Cities with a population greater than five hundred thousand responsible for impact payments and arrearages—Arbitration. HTMLPDF 35.21.422Utilities—Cities 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 county—Reimbursement of county or school district—Reimbursement by cities with a population greater than five hundred thousand. HTMLPDF 35.21.426City constructing generating facility in other county—Notice of loss—Negotiations—Arbitration. HTMLPDF 35.21.427City constructing generating facility in other county—Additional findings—Renegotiation. HTMLPDF 35.21.430Utilities—City may pay taxing districts involved after acquisition of private power facilities. HTMLPDF 35.21.440Utilities—Additional payments to school districts having bonded indebtedness. HTMLPDF 35.21.450Utilities—Payment of taxes. HTMLPDF 35.21.455Locally regulated utilities—Attachments to poles. HTMLPDF 35.21.465Crop purchase contracts for dedicated energy crops. HTMLPDF 35.21.470Building construction projects—City 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 ordinances—Scope of codification. HTMLPDF 35.21.510Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinances—Authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.520Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinances—Adoption as official code of city. HTMLPDF 35.21.530Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinances—Filing—Notice of hearing. HTMLPDF 35.21.540Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinances—Legislative body may amend, adopt, or reject adopting ordinance—When official code. HTMLPDF 35.21.550Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinances—Copies as proof of ordinances. HTMLPDF 35.21.560Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinances—Adoption of new material. HTMLPDF 35.21.570Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinances—Codification satisfies single subject, title, and amendment requirements of statute or charter. HTMLPDF 35.21.590Executory conditional sales contracts for purchase of property—Limit on indebtedness—Election, when. HTMLPDF 35.21.630Youth agencies—Establishment 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 Act—Agreements with federal government—Scope of authority. HTMLPDF 35.21.670Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act—Powers 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 unit—Exceptions. 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 homes—Regulation of manufactured homes—Issuance of permits—Restrictions on location of manufactured/mobile homes and entry or removal of recreational vehicles used as primary residences. HTMLPDF 35.21.685Low-income housing—Loans and grants. HTMLPDF 35.21.686Tiny house communities. HTMLPDF 35.21.688Family day-care provider's home facility—City or town may not prohibit in residential or commercial area—Conditions. HTMLPDF 35.21.689Permanent supportive housing—City may not prohibit where multifamily housing is permitted. HTMLPDF 35.21.690Authority to regulate auctioneers—Limitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.692Authority to regulate massage therapists—Limitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.695Authority to own and operate professional sports franchise. HTMLPDF 35.21.696Newspaper carrier regulation. HTMLPDF 35.21.698Regulation of financial transactions—Limitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.700Tourist promotion. HTMLPDF 35.21.703Economic development programs. HTMLPDF 35.21.706Imposition or increase of business and occupation tax—Referendum procedure required—Exclusive procedure. HTMLPDF 35.21.710License fees or taxes on certain business activities—Uniform rate required—Maximum rate established. HTMLPDF 35.21.711License fees or taxes on certain business activities—Excess 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 business—Imposition on certain gross revenues authorized—Limitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.715Taxes on network telephone services. HTMLPDF 35.21.717Taxation of internet access—Moratorium. HTMLPDF 35.21.718State route No. 16—Tax on operation prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.720City contracts to obtain sheriff's office law enforcement services. HTMLPDF 35.21.730Public corporations—Powers of cities, towns, and counties—Administration. HTMLPDF 35.21.735Public corporations—Declaration of public purpose—Power and authority to enter into agreements, receive and expend funds—Security—Special funds—Agreements to implement federal new markets tax credit program. HTMLPDF 35.21.740Public corporations—Exercise of powers, authorities, or rights—Territorial jurisdiction. HTMLPDF 35.21.745Public corporations—Provision for, control over—Powers. HTMLPDF 35.21.747Public corporations—Real property transferred by city, town, or county—Restrictions, notice, public meeting. HTMLPDF 35.21.750Public corporations—Insolvency or dissolution. HTMLPDF 35.21.755Public corporations—Exemption or immunity from taxation—In lieu excise tax. HTMLPDF 35.21.756Tax exemption—Sales/leasebacks by regional transit authorities. HTMLPDF 35.21.757Public corporations—Statutes to be construed consistent with state Constitution. HTMLPDF 35.21.759Public corporations, commissions, and authorities—Applicability of general laws. HTMLPDF 35.21.760Legal interns—Employment authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.762Urban emergency medical service districts—Creation 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 county—Financial and other assistance by county authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.766Ambulance services—Establishment authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.7661Study and review of ambulance utilities. HTMLPDF 35.21.768Ambulance services—Excise taxes authorized—Use 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 volunteers—Holding public office—Definitions. 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 facilities—Contracts with the department of commerce—Consolidation of negotiations with multiple state agencies—Arbitration. 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 line—Not subject to review. HTMLPDF 35.21.800Foreign trade zones—Legislative finding, intent. HTMLPDF 35.21.805Foreign trade zones—Authority to apply for permission to establish, operate and maintain. HTMLPDF 35.21.810Hydroplane races—Providing for restrooms and other services in public parks for spectators—Admission fees—Authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.815Hydroplane races—Levying of admission charges declared public park purpose—Reversion prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.820Acquisition and disposal of vehicles for commuter ride sharing by city employees. HTMLPDF 35.21.830Controls on rent for residential structures—Prohibited—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.840Taxation of motor carriers of freight for hire—Allocation of gross receipts. HTMLPDF 35.21.845Taxation of motor carriers of freight for hire—Tax allocation formula. HTMLPDF 35.21.850Taxation of motor carriers of freight for hire—Limitation—Exceptions. 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 activities—Gross receipts tax prohibited—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.860Electricity, telephone, or natural gas business, service provider—Franchise fees prohibited—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.865Electricity, telephone, or natural gas business—Limitations on tax rate changes. HTMLPDF 35.21.870Electricity, telephone, natural gas, or steam energy business—Tax limited to six percent—Exception. HTMLPDF 35.21.871Tax on telephone business—Deferral 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 donations—Credit against required improvements. HTMLPDF 35.21.890Boundary changes—Providing factual information—Notice to boundary review board. HTMLPDF 35.21.895Regulation of automatic number or location identification—Prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.897Mobile home, manufactured home, or park model moving or installing—Copies of permits—Definitions. 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 programs—Sex discrimination prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.913Comprehensive cancer care collaborative arrangements—Prohibition on regulation as state agency. HTMLPDF 35.21.915Hosting the homeless by religious organizations—When authorized—Requirements—Prohibitions 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 officers—Training requirements—Authority. HTMLPDF 35.21.940Failing septic systems—Connection to public sewer systems—Appeals process. HTMLPDF 35.21.945Water storage asset management services—Procurement. HTMLPDF 35.21.950Final determination on state highway project permits. HTMLPDF 35.21.955Nuisance abatement—Special assessment—Notice requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.960Removal of restrictive covenants—Hearing, 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 35.21.980Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. HTMLPDF 35.21.990New housing in existing buildings—Prohibitions 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 designation—Limitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.996Child care centers—Zoning. 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 dogs—Immunity: 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 employees—Residency not grounds for discharge: RCW 52.30.050.

Senior citizens programs—Authorization 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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Sections HTMLPDF 35.22.010Laws governing. HTMLPDF 35.22.020Mode of exercising powers, functions and duties. HTMLPDF 35.22.030Cities having ten thousand or more population may frame charter for own government. HTMLPDF 35.22.050Election of freeholders to frame charter. HTMLPDF 35.22.055Election of freeholders in cities of three hundred thousand or more population—Designation of positions. HTMLPDF 35.22.060Submission of charter—Publication. HTMLPDF 35.22.070Election on adoption of charter—Notice. HTMLPDF 35.22.080Conduct of elections. HTMLPDF 35.22.090Form of ballot. HTMLPDF 35.22.100Certificates of election to officers. HTMLPDF 35.22.110Authentication of charter. HTMLPDF 35.22.120Petition for submission of charter amendment. HTMLPDF 35.22.130Requisites of petition—Effect of favorable vote. HTMLPDF 35.22.140New or revised charter—Petition—Freeholders. HTMLPDF 35.22.150Submission of new charter. HTMLPDF 35.22.160Election on adoption of new charter. HTMLPDF 35.22.170Publication of proposed charter. HTMLPDF 35.22.180Conduct of elections. HTMLPDF 35.22.190Effect of favorable vote. HTMLPDF 35.22.195Powers of cities adopting charters. HTMLPDF 35.22.200Legislative powers of charter city—Where vested—Direct legislation. HTMLPDF 35.22.205Compensation and hours of mayor and elected officials. HTMLPDF 35.22.210Separate designation of councilmembers in certain first-class cities. HTMLPDF 35.22.220Repeal of separate designation. HTMLPDF 35.22.235First-class mayor-council cities—Twelve councilmembers. HTMLPDF 35.22.245First-class mayor-council cities—Seven councilmembers. HTMLPDF 35.22.280Specific powers enumerated. HTMLPDF 35.22.282City and town license fees and taxes on financial institutions. HTMLPDF 35.22.283City license fees or taxes on certain business activities to be at a single uniform rate. HTMLPDF 35.22.284Association of sheriffs and police chiefs. HTMLPDF 35.22.285Nonpolluting power generation by individual—Exemption from regulation—Authorization to contract with utility. HTMLPDF 35.22.287Hydroelectric resources—Separate legal authority—Creation by irrigation districts and cities, towns, or public utility districts. HTMLPDF 35.22.288Publication of ordinances or summary—Public notice of hearings and meeting agendas. HTMLPDF 35.22.290Additional powers—Auditoriums, art museums. HTMLPDF 35.22.300Leasing of land for auditoriums, etc. HTMLPDF 35.22.302Conveyance or lease of space above real property or structures or improvements. HTMLPDF 35.22.305Department for administration, etc., of property incident to civic center—Creation authorized—Supervision—Authority. HTMLPDF 35.22.310Cesspools, filling of—Removal of debris, etc. HTMLPDF 35.22.320Collection of cost of filling cesspools, etc. HTMLPDF 35.22.330Radio communication. HTMLPDF 35.22.340Streets—Railroad franchises in, along, over, and across. HTMLPDF 35.22.350Utilities—Collective bargaining with employees. HTMLPDF 35.22.360Utilities—Wage adjustments. HTMLPDF 35.22.362Nuclear thermal power facilities—Joint development with public utility districts and electrical companies. HTMLPDF 35.22.365Public transportation systems in municipalities—Financing. HTMLPDF 35.22.370Wards—Division of city. HTMLPDF 35.22.410Wharves—City may let wharves or privileges thereon. HTMLPDF 35.22.415Municipal airport located in unincorporated area—Subject to county comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances. HTMLPDF 35.22.425Criminal code repeals by city operating municipal court—Agreement covering costs of handling resulting criminal cases—Arbitration. HTMLPDF 35.22.570Omnibus grant of powers to first-class cities. HTMLPDF 35.22.580Diversion of local improvement moneys prohibited—Refund of excess. HTMLPDF 35.22.590Bonds voted by people—Transfer of excess to redemption fund. HTMLPDF 35.22.600Liability for violations of RCW 35.22.580 or 35.22.590. HTMLPDF 35.22.610Police officers—Appointment without regard to residence authorized. HTMLPDF 35.22.620Public works or improvements—Limitations on work by public employees—Small works roster—Purchase of reused or recycled materials or products. HTMLPDF 35.22.625Public works or improvements—Inapplicability of RCW 35.22.620 to certain agreements relating to water pollution control, solid waste handling facilities. HTMLPDF 35.22.630Public works or improvements—Cost amounts—How determined. HTMLPDF 35.22.635Public works or improvements—Low bidder claiming error—Prohibition on later bid for same project. HTMLPDF 35.22.640Public works or improvements—Electrical distribution and generating systems—Customer may contract with qualified electrical contractor. HTMLPDF 35.22.650Public works or improvements—Minority business, employees—Contract, contents. HTMLPDF 35.22.660Child care facilities—Review of need and demand—Adoption of ordinances. HTMLPDF 35.22.680Residential care facilities—Review of need and demand—Adoption of ordinances. HTMLPDF 35.22.685Conditional and special use permit applications by parties licensed or certified by the department of social and health services or the department of corrections—Mediation prior to appeal required. HTMLPDF 35.22.690First-class cities subject to limitations on moratoria, interim zoning controls. HTMLPDF 35.22.695Planning regulations—Copies provided to county assessor. HTMLPDF 35.22.700Conformance with chapter 43.97 RCW required. HTMLPDF 35.22.705Purchase of electric power and energy from joint operating agency. HTMLPDF 35.22.900Liberal construction. NOTES:

Accident claims against: RCW 35.31.020.

Actions against public corporations: RCW 4.08.120. state: Chapter 4.92 RCW.

Actions by in corporate name: RCW 4.08.110.

Advancement in classification: RCW 35.06.010.

Annexation of federal areas: RCW 35.13.185.

Bond issues by proxy: Chapter 35.36 RCW.

Charters provisions on local improvements superseded: RCW 35.43.030. subject to general laws: State Constitution Art. 11 s 10 (Amendment 40).

Classification as: RCW 35.01.010.

Discrimination, administrative remedies authorized: RCW 49.60.330.

Employment of legal interns: RCW 35.21.760.

Harbor improvements, joint planning authorized: RCW 88.32.240, 88.32.250.

Inhabitants at time of organization: RCW 35.01.010.

Judgment against local governmental entity, enforcement: RCW 6.17.080.

Limitations on indebtedness: State Constitution Art. 7 s 2 (Amendments 55, 59), Art. 8 s 6 (Amendment 27), chapter 39.36 RCW, RCW 84.52.050.

Local improvement bonds: Chapters 35.43 through 35.48 RCW. bonds, collection of assessments: RCW 35.49.010. laws superseded: RCW 35.43.030.

Lost and found property: Chapter 63.21 RCW.

Municipal transportation systems, budget by transportation commission: RCW 35.32A.010.

Officers salaries of, not to be changed during term: State Constitution Art. 11 s 8 (Amendment 57). vacancies not to be extended: State Constitution Art. 11 s 8 (Amendment 57).

Organization under general laws required: State Constitution Art. 11 s 10 (Amendment 40).

Parking, off-street facilities: Chapter 35.86 RCW.

Police regulations, enforcement of: State Constitution Art. 11 s 11. relief and pensions in first-class cities: Chapter 41.20 RCW.

Public funds deposited with treasurer: State Constitution Art. 11 s 15. use of, by official, a felony: State Constitution Art. 11 s 14.

Public health pooling fund: Chapter 70.12 RCW.

Retirement and pensions: Chapter 41.28 RCW.

Roadways, elevated, authority to construct: RCW 35.85.010.

Sanitary fills: RCW 35.73.010.

Service of summons on, personal service: RCW 4.28.080.

Sidewalks, construction and reconstruction, generally: Chapter 35.69 RCW.

Streets and alleys, grades at high elevation, drainage impractical on private abutting land, effect: Chapter 35.73 RCW.

Subways, authority to construct: RCW 35.85.050.

Taxes, collection by county treasurer: RCW 36.29.100, 36.29.110.

Tunnels, authority to construct: RCW 35.85.050.

Unclaimed property in hands of city police: Chapter 63.32 RCW.

Viaducts, authority to construct: RCW 35.85.010.

Vital statistics: Chapter 70.58A RCW.

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Sections HTMLPDF 35.23.010Rights, powers, and privileges—Exchange of park purpose property. HTMLPDF 35.23.021City officers enumerated—Compensation—Appointment and removal. HTMLPDF 35.23.031Eligibility to hold elective office. HTMLPDF 35.23.051Elections—Terms of office—Positions and wards. HTMLPDF 35.23.081Oath and bond of officers. HTMLPDF 35.23.091Compensation of officers—Expenses—Nonstate pensions. HTMLPDF 35.23.101Vacancies. HTMLPDF 35.23.111City attorney—Duties. HTMLPDF 35.23.121City clerk—Duties—Deputies. HTMLPDF 35.23.131City treasurer—Duties. HTMLPDF 35.23.134Association of sheriffs and police chiefs. HTMLPDF 35.23.141Duty of officers collecting moneys. HTMLPDF 35.23.142Combination of offices of treasurer with clerk—Authorized. HTMLPDF 35.23.144Combination of offices of treasurer with clerk—Powers of clerk. HTMLPDF 35.23.146Combination of offices of treasurer with clerk—Powers of treasurer. HTMLPDF 35.23.148Combination of offices of treasurer with clerk—Ordinance—Termination of combined offices. HTMLPDF 35.23.161Chief of police and police department. HTMLPDF 35.23.170Park commissioners. HTMLPDF 35.23.181City council—Oath—Meetings. HTMLPDF 35.23.191City council—Mayor pro tempore. HTMLPDF 35.23.201City council—Meetings—Journal. HTMLPDF 35.23.211Ordinances—Style—Requisites—Veto. HTMLPDF 35.23.221Ordinances—Publication—Summary—Public notice of hearings and meeting agendas. HTMLPDF 35.23.251Ordinances granting franchises—Requisites. HTMLPDF 35.23.261Audit and allowance of demands against city. HTMLPDF 35.23.270City council—Quorum—Rules—Journal, etc. HTMLPDF 35.23.290City council—Entry of ayes and noes on journal. HTMLPDF 35.23.311Eminent domain. HTMLPDF 35.23.325Payment of claims and obligations by warrant or check. HTMLPDF 35.23.330Limitation on allowance of claims, warrants, etc. HTMLPDF 35.23.331Nuisances. HTMLPDF 35.23.351Application of RCW 35.23.352 to certain agreements relating to water pollution control, solid waste handling facilities. HTMLPDF 35.23.352Public works—Contracts—Bids—Small works roster—Purchasing requirements, recycled or reused materials or products. HTMLPDF 35.23.371Taxation—Street poll tax. HTMLPDF 35.23.380Exclusive franchises prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.23.410Leasing of street ends on waterfront. HTMLPDF 35.23.420Notice of lease to be published before execution. HTMLPDF 35.23.430Railroads in streets to be assessed for street improvement. HTMLPDF 35.23.440Specific powers enumerated. HTMLPDF 35.23.442City and town license fees and taxes on financial institutions. HTMLPDF 35.23.443City license fees or taxes on certain business activities to be at a single uniform rate. HTMLPDF 35.23.444Nonpolluting power generation by individual—Exemption from regulation—Authorization to contract with utility. HTMLPDF 35.23.445Hydroelectric resources—Separate legal authority—Creation by irrigation districts and cities, towns, or public utility districts. HTMLPDF 35.23.452Additional powers—Acquisition, control, and disposition of property. HTMLPDF 35.23.454Additional powers—Parking meter revenue for revenue bonds. HTMLPDF 35.23.455Additional powers—Construction and operation of boat harbors, marinas, docks, etc. HTMLPDF 35.23.456Additional powers—Ambulances and first aid equipment. HTMLPDF 35.23.457Conveyance or lease of space above real property or structures or improvements. HTMLPDF 35.23.460Employees' group insurance—False arrest insurance. HTMLPDF 35.23.470Publicity fund. HTMLPDF 35.23.480Publicity board. HTMLPDF 35.23.490Limitations on use of publicity fund. HTMLPDF 35.23.505Local improvement guaranty fund—Investment in city's own guaranteed bonds. HTMLPDF 35.23.515Utilities—City may contract for service or construct own facilities. HTMLPDF 35.23.525Utilities—Method of acquisition—Bonds. HTMLPDF 35.23.535Utilities—Maintenance and operation—Rates. HTMLPDF 35.23.545Procedure to attack consolidation or annexation of territory. HTMLPDF 35.23.555Criminal code repeals by city operating municipal court—Agreement covering costs of handling resulting criminal cases—Arbitration. HTMLPDF 35.23.560Waterworks—Construction by city or by district assessments. HTMLPDF 35.23.570Waterworks—Plans—Special assessments. HTMLPDF 35.23.580Waterworks—Procedure—Bonds. HTMLPDF 35.23.680Cities of ten thousand or more may frame charter without changing classification. HTMLPDF 35.23.705Purchase of electric power and energy from joint operating agency. HTMLPDF 35.23.800Code city retaining former second-class city plan—Elective officers. HTMLPDF 35.23.805Code city retaining former second-class city plan—Elections—Terms of office. HTMLPDF 35.23.810Code city retaining former second-class city plan—Mayor—General duties. HTMLPDF 35.23.815Code city retaining former second-class city plan—Appointive officers. HTMLPDF 35.23.820Code city retaining former second-class city plan—Health officer. HTMLPDF 35.23.825Code city retaining former second-class city plan—Street commissioner. HTMLPDF 35.23.830Code city retaining former second-class city plan—Appointment of officers—Confirmation. HTMLPDF 35.23.835Code city retaining former second-class city plan—Oath and bond of officers. HTMLPDF 35.23.840Code city retaining former second-class city plan—City council—How constituted. HTMLPDF 35.23.845Code city retaining former second-class city plan—City council—Presiding officer—Voting rights. HTMLPDF 35.23.850Code city retaining former second-class city plan—Wards—Division of city into. HTMLPDF 35.23.860Telecommunications services and facilities authorized—Requirements. NOTES:

Accident claims against: RCW 35.31.040, 35.31.050.

Actions against public corporations: RCW 4.08.120. state: Chapter 4.92 RCW.

Actions by in corporate name: RCW 4.08.110.

Advancement in classification: RCW 35.06.010.

Annexation for municipal purposes: RCW 35.13.180. of federal areas: RCW 35.13.190 through 35.13.210.

Classification as: RCW 35.01.020.

Code of ethics for public officers and employees: Chapters 42.23 and 42.52 RCW.

Eminent domain by cities, construction of chapter as to second-class cities: RCW 8.12.560.

Inhabitants at time of organization: RCW 35.01.020.

Judgment against local governmental entity, enforcement: RCW 6.17.080.

Limitations on indebtedness: State Constitution Art. 7 s 2 (Amendments 55, 59), Art. 8 s 6 (Amendment 27), chapter 39.36 RCW, RCW 84.52.050.

Lost and found property: Chapter 63.21 RCW.

Lowlands, local improvement: Chapters 35.55, 35.56 RCW.

Municipal utilities: Chapter 35.92 RCW.

Municipal water and sewer facilities act: Chapter 35.91 RCW.

Officers, salaries of, not to be changed during term: State Constitution Art. 11 s 8 (Amendment 57).

Organization under general laws required: State Constitution Art. 11 s 10 (Amendment 40).

Parking, off-street facilities: Chapter 35.86 RCW.

Sanitary fills: Chapter 35.73 RCW.

Service of summons on, personal service: RCW 4.28.080.

Sidewalks, construction and reconstruction, generally: Chapter 35.69 RCW.

Streets and alleys, grades at higher elevation, drainage impracticable on private abutting land, effect: Chapter 35.73 RCW.

Unclaimed property in hands of city police: Chapter 63.32 RCW.

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                    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 — Compensation — 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 — 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 — 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 — Expenses — 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 — 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 — Duties — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — Ordinance — 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 — Oath — 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 — 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 — Quorum — Rules — 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 — Style — Requisites — 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 — Publication — 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 — 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 — 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 — Call for bids — 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 — 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 — "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 — Exemption from regulation — Authorization to contract with utility.




                    Cross-reference section, decodified June 1994.






                    35.24.295 
                    Hydroelectric resources — Separate legal authority — Creation by irrigation districts and cities, towns, or public utility districts.




                    Cross-reference section, decodified June 1994.






                    35.24.300 
                    Additional powers — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — Park fund levy.




                    Cross-reference section, decodified June 1994.






                    35.24.370 
                    Taxation — 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 — Sinking funds — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — Maintenance and operation — 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 — Appointment — Bond — Compensation — Term — 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 — Agreement covering costs of handling resulting criminal cases — 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 — 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 — Change of venue.


                    [1967 c 241 § 8.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 258 § 134, effective July 1, 1984.






                    35.24.470 
                    Police judge — Review of decisions — 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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Accident claims against: RCW 35.31.040, 35.31.050.

Acquisition of interests in land for conservation, protection, preservation, or open space purposes by 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.

Advancement in classification: RCW 35.06.010.

Classification as: RCW 35.01.040.

Code of ethics for public officers and employees: Chapters 42.23 and 42.52 RCW.

Corporate stock or bonds not to be owned by: State Constitution Art. 8 s 7.

Credit not to be loaned, exception: State Constitution Art. 8 s 7.

Group false arrest insurance: RCW 35.23.460.

Incorporation and annexation restrictions as to area: RCW 35.21.010.

Inhabitants at time of organization: RCW 35.01.040.

Insurance, group for employees: RCW 35.23.460.

Judgment against public corporations, enforcement: RCW 6.17.080.

Limitation upon actions by public corporations: RCW 4.16.160.

Limitations on indebtedness: State Constitution Art. 7 s 2 (Amendments 55, 59), Art. 8 s 6 (Amendment 27), chapter 39.36 RCW, RCW 84.52.050.

Lost and found property: Chapter 63.21 RCW.

Metropolitan park districts, withdrawal from: RCW 35.61.010.

Municipal utilities: Chapter 35.92 RCW.

Municipal water and sewer facilities act: Chapter 35.91 RCW.

Organization under general laws required: State Constitution Art. 11 s 10 (Amendment 40).

Park commissioners: RCW 35.23.170.

Parking meter revenue, basis for revenue bonds: RCW 35.23.454.

Plats regulation of surveys and plats: RCW 58.10.040. resurvey and correction of: RCW 58.10.030.

Revenue bonds, parking meter revenue as basis for: RCW 35.23.454.

School districts, educational service districts, agreements with other governmental entities for transportation of students or the public, or for other noncommon school purposes—Limitations: RCW 28A.160.120.

Service of summons on, personal service: RCW 4.28.080.

Sidewalks, construction, initial: Chapter 35.70 RCW.

Taxes, power of municipalities: State Constitution Art. 11 s 12.

Unclaimed property in hands of city police: Chapter 63.32 RCW.

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Chapter  36.01 RCW

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Sections HTMLPDF 36.01.010Corporate powers. HTMLPDF 36.01.020Corporate name. HTMLPDF 36.01.030Powers—How 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 facilities—Construction, operation and rental charges. HTMLPDF 36.01.085Economic development programs. HTMLPDF 36.01.090Tourist promotion. HTMLPDF 36.01.095Emergency medical services—Authorized—Fees. HTMLPDF 36.01.100Ambulance service authorized—Restriction. 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 county—Financial and other assistance authorized. HTMLPDF 36.01.110Federal grants and programs—Powers and authority of counties to participate in—Public corporations, commissions or authorities. HTMLPDF 36.01.115Nonpolluting power generation by individual—Exemption from regulation—Authorization to contract with utility. HTMLPDF 36.01.120Foreign trade zones—Finding—Intent. HTMLPDF 36.01.125Foreign trade zones—Authority to apply for permission to establish, operate and maintain. HTMLPDF 36.01.130Controls on rent for residential structures—Prohibited—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 36.01.150Facilitating recovery from Mt. St. Helens eruption—Scope of local government action. HTMLPDF 36.01.160Penalty for act constituting a crime under state law—Limitation. HTMLPDF 36.01.170Administration of trusts benefiting school districts. HTMLPDF 36.01.180Zoo and aquarium advisory authority—Constitution—Terms. HTMLPDF 36.01.190Initial meeting of zoo and aquarium advisory authority—Expenditure of funds—Powers. HTMLPDF 36.01.200Federal funds designated for state schools—Use limited to reduction of outstanding debt obligations of school districts. HTMLPDF 36.01.210Rail fixed guideway public transportation system—Safety program plan and security and emergency preparedness plan. HTMLPDF 36.01.220Mobile home, manufactured home, or park model moving or installing—Copies of permits—Definitions. HTMLPDF 36.01.225Authority to regulate placement or use of homes—Regulation of manufactured homes—Restrictions 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 unit—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 36.01.230Cooperative watershed management. HTMLPDF 36.01.240Regulation of financial transactions—Limitations. HTMLPDF 36.01.250Environmental mitigation activities. HTMLPDF 36.01.260Urban forestry ordinances. HTMLPDF 36.01.270Contractors—Authority of county to verify registration and report violations. HTMLPDF 36.01.280Community athletics programs—Sex discrimination prohibited. HTMLPDF 36.01.290Hosting the homeless by religious organizations—When authorized—Requirements—Prohibitions 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 resource—Written notice to United States department of defense. HTMLPDF 36.01.330Failing septic systems—Connection to public sewer systems—Appeals process. HTMLPDF 36.01.340Final determination on state highway permit projects. HTMLPDF 36.01.350Removal of restrictive covenants—Hearing, notice. HTMLPDF 36.01.360Telecommunications services and facilities authorized—Requirements. HTMLPDF 36.01.370Comprehensive cancer care collaborative arrangements—Prohibition on regulation as state agency. HTMLPDF 36.01.380Wind and solar resource evaluation equipment. HTMLPDF 36.01.390Limitations on the use of gas—Prohibition. 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 facilities—Reimbursement 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 assistants—Engaging expert appraisers—Employment and classification plans for appraisers. HTMLPDF 36.21.015Qualifications for persons assessing real property—Examination—Examination waiver—Continuing education requirement. HTMLPDF 36.21.070New construction building permits—Appraisal of building. HTMLPDF 36.21.080New construction building permits—When 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 programs—Notice. 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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Chapter  36.22 RCW

COUNTY AUDITOR

Sections HTMLPDF 36.22.010Duties of auditor. HTMLPDF 36.22.020Publisher of legislative authority proceedings—Custodian of commissioners' seal. HTMLPDF 36.22.030May administer oaths. HTMLPDF 36.22.040Duty to audit claims against county. HTMLPDF 36.22.050Issuance of warrants—Multiple 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 officer—Ex 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 documents—Distribution of revenue to county and state treasurer—Creation of account. HTMLPDF 36.22.175Surcharge for local government archives and records management—Records management training—Eastern Washington regional facility. HTMLPDF 36.22.181Surcharge for prosecution of mortgage lending fraud—Transmittal to state treasurer. HTMLPDF 36.22.185Covenant homeownership program assessment. HTMLPDF 36.22.190Distribution of funds. HTMLPDF 36.22.200Action for change of name—Filing and recording. HTMLPDF 36.22.210Process servers—Registration—Fees. HTMLPDF 36.22.215Process servers—Social security numbers. HTMLPDF 36.22.220Election assistants, deputies—Appointment, qualifications. HTMLPDF 36.22.230Election assistants, deputies—Additional qualifications. HTMLPDF 36.22.240Surcharge for growth management planning and review—Increasing 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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COUNTY SHERIFF

Sections HTMLPDF 36.28.010General duties. HTMLPDF 36.28.011Duty to make complaint. HTMLPDF 36.28.020Powers of deputies, regular and special. HTMLPDF 36.28.025Qualifications. HTMLPDF 36.28.030New or additional bond of sheriff. HTMLPDF 36.28.040May demand fees in advance. HTMLPDF 36.28.050May demand indemnifying bond. HTMLPDF 36.28.060Duplicate receipts—Penalties. HTMLPDF 36.28.090Service of process when sheriff disqualified. HTMLPDF 36.28.100Employment of prisoners. HTMLPDF 36.28.110Sheriff not to practice law. HTMLPDF 36.28.120Duty of retiring sheriffs, constables, and coroners—Successors' duties. HTMLPDF 36.28.130Actions by successors and by officials after expiration of term of office validated. HTMLPDF 36.28.150Liability for fault or misconduct. HTMLPDF 36.28.160Office at county seat. HTMLPDF 36.28.170Standard uniform for sheriffs and deputies. HTMLPDF 36.28.180Allowance for clothing and other incidentals. HTMLPDF 36.28.190City contracts to obtain sheriff's office law enforcement services. HTMLPDF 36.28.200Statewide sexual assault kit tracking system—Participation by sheriff and deputies. NOTES:

Action against, limitation on: RCW 4.16.080, 4.16.110.

Attachment of witnesses directed to: RCW 5.56.080.

Civil service for sheriff's office: Chapter 41.14 RCW.

Counties may engage in probation and parole services: RCW 36.01.070.

Court rooms, court may order sheriff to provide: RCW 2.28.140.

Defined for attachment proceedings purposes: RCW 6.25.010.

Dissolution of inactive port districts, sheriff's sale: RCW 53.47.040.

Disturbances at state penal facilities: Chapter 72.72 RCW.

Duties relating to abandoned animals: Chapter 16.54 RCW. adverse claims to property levied upon: Chapter 6.19 RCW. agister and trainer liens: Chapter 60.56 RCW. apple advertising regulations: RCW 15.24.180. attachment, sheriff's duties: Chapter 6.25 RCW. chattel mortgages, foreclosure of: Chapter 61.12 RCW. cities and towns involuntary dissolution: RCW 35.07.260. protection from water pollution: Chapter 35.88 RCW. civil actions impanelling jury: RCW 4.44.120. sheriff to obtain money or property ordered deposited into court upon default: RCW 4.44.490. sheriff to provide jurors food and lodging: RCW 4.44.310. crop liens: Chapter 60.11 RCW. dairy products commission law: RCW 15.44.160. dead bodies, public agency to surrender for disposition: RCW 68.50.070. default in rent of forty dollars or less: RCW 59.08.060, 59.08.090, 59.08.100. department of revenue summons: RCW 84.08.050. diking, drainage district, dissolution of: Chapter 85.07 RCW. dogs: Chapter 16.08 RCW. eminent domain by state: Chapter 8.04 RCW. execution of judgment: Chapter 6.17 RCW. fires, sheriff to report: RCW 43.44.050. forcible entry or forcible or unlawful detainer actions: Chapter 59.12 RCW. game official, duties as: Chapter 77.12 RCW, RCW 77.32.250. highway advertising control act, violations: Chapter 47.42 RCW. horses, mules, asses at large, sheriff to impound: Chapter 16.24 RCW. individuals with mental illness, state hospitals for, escape by patient from: Chapter 72.23 RCW. irrigation and rehabilitation district rules and regulations: RCW 87.84.100. juries, drawing of: Chapter 2.36 RCW. labor disputes, arbitration of: RCW 49.08.030. lien for labor and services on timber and lumber, actions on: Chapter 60.24 RCW. limited access facility within city or town: RCW 47.52.200. liquor violations, sheriff as enforcement officer: RCW 66.44.010. lost and found property: Chapter 63.21 RCW. mental illness: Chapter 71.05 RCW. mines, abandoned mining shafts and excavations: Chapter 78.12 RCW. missing children: RCW 13.60.020. motor vehicle accidents: Chapter 46.52 RCW. offenses generally: Title 46 RCW. obstructions on public highways: Chapter 47.32 RCW. port districts dissolution of: Chapter 53.48 RCW. motor vehicle regulation enforcement: RCW 53.08.230. prevention of cruelty to animals: Chapter 16.52 RCW. proceedings supplemental to execution: Chapter 6.32 RCW. real estate mortgages, foreclosure of: Chapter 61.12 RCW. regional jail camps: RCW 72.64.100. sales under execution and redemption: Chapter 6.21 RCW. search and seizure, cigarette excise tax: RCW 82.24.190. soft tree fruits commission law: RCW 15.28.290. state board of health measures: RCW 43.20.050. support of dependent children: Chapter 74.20 RCW. suretyship: Chapter 19.72 RCW. tax warrants generally: Chapter 82.32 RCW. taxes, property private car companies on, process serving: RCW 84.16.032. public utilities on, process serving: RCW 84.12.240. traffic control devices, forbidden devices, abatement of: RCW 47.36.180. traffic schools: Chapter 46.83 RCW. unclaimed property in hands of sheriff: Chapter 63.40 RCW. unemployment compensation: RCW 50.12.170, 50.24.110. uniform code of military justice: RCW 38.38.080 through 38.38.092, 38.38.492.

Gambling activities, as affecting: Chapter 9.46 RCW.

Law enforcement chaplains authorized: Chapter 41.22 RCW.

Money in hands of sheriff under attachment may be garnished: RCW 6.27.050.

Motor vehicle accidents, reports made to sheriff: Chapter 46.52 RCW.

Names of amateur radio vehicle licensees to be furnished to: RCW 46.18.205(6).

Police dogs—Immunity: RCW 4.24.410.

Registry of persons allowed property access during forest fires and wildfires, creation of: RCW 47.48.060.

Reports of motor vehicle repairs made to: RCW 46.52.090.

Sheriff's deed: RCW 6.21.120.

Support of dependent children, sheriff to charge no fees in connection with: RCW 74.20.300.

Surety, sheriff ineligible as: RCW 19.72.020.

Vehicle of as emergency vehicle: RCW 46.04.040.

Vehicle wreckers (licensed) records, sheriff may inspect: RCW 46.80.080.

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Sections HTMLPDF 36.29.010General duties. HTMLPDF 36.29.020Custodian of moneys—Investing tribal funds—Investment of funds not required for immediate expenditures—Service fee. HTMLPDF 36.29.022Combining of moneys for investment. HTMLPDF 36.29.024Investment expenses. HTMLPDF 36.29.025Official seal. HTMLPDF 36.29.090Suspension of treasurer. HTMLPDF 36.29.100Ex officio collector of first-class city taxes. HTMLPDF 36.29.110City taxes. HTMLPDF 36.29.120Ex officio collector of other city taxes. HTMLPDF 36.29.130Duty to collect taxes. HTMLPDF 36.29.160Segregation and collection of specified assessments and charges made by public utility districts, water-sewer districts, or the county—Fee. HTMLPDF 36.29.170Office at county seat. HTMLPDF 36.29.180Fees for handling, collecting, disbursing, and accounting for special assessments, fees, rates, or charges. HTMLPDF 36.29.190Acceptance of electronic payments—Transaction processing costs. HTMLPDF 36.29.200Collection of sales and use taxes for zoo and aquarium advisory authority. HTMLPDF 36.29.210Property tax exemption and deferral programs—Notice. NOTES:

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 depositaries—Deposit 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 established—Quorum. HTMLPDF 36.32.020Commissioner districts—Voluntary change to electoral system. HTMLPDF 36.32.030Terms of commissioners. HTMLPDF 36.32.040Nomination by districts—Voluntary change to electoral system. HTMLPDF 36.32.050Election. HTMLPDF 36.32.051District-based elections—Definitions. HTMLPDF 36.32.052District-based elections—When required—Procedures. HTMLPDF 36.32.053District-based elections—Redistricting committee—Membership. HTMLPDF 36.32.054District-based elections—Redistricting committee—Districting plan—Requirements. HTMLPDF 36.32.055Five-member commission—When authorized—Ballot proposition—Petition—Procedures. HTMLPDF 36.32.0552Five-member commission—Newly created positions—How filled—County divided into five districts. HTMLPDF 36.32.0554Five-member commission—Newly created positions—Terms of initially elected commissioners. HTMLPDF 36.32.0556Five-member commissions—Four-year terms—Nominations by districts—Elected by entire county—Quorum. HTMLPDF 36.32.060Conditions of official bond. HTMLPDF 36.32.080Regular meetings—Joint regular meetings—Regular meetings held outside of the county seat. HTMLPDF 36.32.090Special meetings—Joint special meetings. HTMLPDF 36.32.100Chair of board—Election, powers. HTMLPDF 36.32.110Clerk of board. HTMLPDF 36.32.120Powers of legislative authorities. HTMLPDF 36.32.121Community revitalization financing—Public improvements. HTMLPDF 36.32.122Authority to regulate massage therapists—Limitations. HTMLPDF 36.32.125Adoption of certain regulations proscribed. HTMLPDF 36.32.127Driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs—Minimum 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 records—Prior transcribing validated. HTMLPDF 36.32.160Transcribing mutilated records—Auditor to direct transcribing, certify. HTMLPDF 36.32.170Transcribing mutilated records—Original 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 bids—Electric ferries. HTMLPDF 36.32.235Competitive bids—Purchasing department—Counties with a population of 400,000 or more—Public works procedures—Riverine and stormwater projects—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 36.32.240Competitive bids—Purchasing department—Counties with a population of less than four hundred thousand. HTMLPDF 36.32.245Competitive bids—Requirements—Advertisements—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 36.32.250Competitive bids—Contract procedure—Contracts under $40,000—Small works roster process. HTMLPDF 36.32.253Competitive bids—Leases of personal property. HTMLPDF 36.32.256Competitive bids—Multiple awards for road maintenance materials. HTMLPDF 36.32.260Competitive bids—Purchasing agent. HTMLPDF 36.32.265Competitive bids—Inapplicability to certain agreements relating to water pollution control, solid waste handling facilities. HTMLPDF 36.32.270Competitive bids—Exemptions. HTMLPDF 36.32.280Regulation of watercourses. HTMLPDF 36.32.290Regulation of watercourses—Removal of obstructions. HTMLPDF 36.32.300Regulation of watercourses—Trees may be removed from riverbanks. HTMLPDF 36.32.302Transfer of ownership of county-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition. HTMLPDF 36.32.304Transfer of ownership of county-owned vessel—Further requirements. HTMLPDF 36.32.330Appeals from board's action. HTMLPDF 36.32.335Coordination of county administrative programs—Legislative declaration. HTMLPDF 36.32.340Coordination of county administrative programs—Duties incident to. HTMLPDF 36.32.350Coordination of county administrative programs—Coordinating agency—Agency reimbursement. HTMLPDF 36.32.360Coordination of county administrative programs—Attendance at conventions authorized. HTMLPDF 36.32.370Land surveys. HTMLPDF 36.32.380Land surveys—Record 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 housing—Loans and grants. HTMLPDF 36.32.420Youth agencies—Establishment authorized. HTMLPDF 36.32.425Juvenile curfews. HTMLPDF 36.32.430Parks, may designate name of. HTMLPDF 36.32.435Historic preservation—Authorization 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 county—Financial and other assistance authorized. HTMLPDF 36.32.475Regulation of automatic number or location identification—Prohibited. HTMLPDF 36.32.480Emergency medical service districts—Creation authorized—Composition of governing body. HTMLPDF 36.32.490County freeholders—Method of filling vacancies. HTMLPDF 36.32.510Right-of-way donations—Credit against required improvements. HTMLPDF 36.32.520Child care facilities—Review of need and demand—Adoption 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 corrections—Mediation 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 counties—Residential care facilities—Review of need and demand—Adoption 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 projects—County 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 antennas—Local 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 corporations—Census information for—Plan, prepared when, criteria for, hearing on, request for review of, certification, remand—Sanctions 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 39.34.010Declaration of purpose. HTMLPDF 39.34.020Definitions. HTMLPDF 39.34.030Joint powers—Agreements for joint or cooperative action, requisites, effect on responsibilities of component agencies—Joint utilization of architectural or engineering services—Financing of joint projects—Transit agencies. HTMLPDF 39.34.040Methods of filing agreements—Status of interstate agreements—Real party in interest—Actions. HTMLPDF 39.34.050Duty to submit agreement to jurisdictional state officer or agency. HTMLPDF 39.34.055Public purchase agreements with public benefit nonprofit corporations. HTMLPDF 39.34.060Participating agencies may appropriate funds and provide personnel, property, and services. HTMLPDF 39.34.070Authority of joint boards to receive loans or grants. HTMLPDF 39.34.080Contracts to perform governmental activities which each contracting agency is authorized to perform. HTMLPDF 39.34.085Agreements for operation of bus services. HTMLPDF 39.34.090Agencies' contracting authority regarding electricity, utilities' powers, preserved. HTMLPDF 39.34.100Powers conferred by chapter are supplemental. HTMLPDF 39.34.110Powers otherwise prohibited by Constitutions or federal laws. HTMLPDF 39.34.130Transactions between state agencies—Charging of costs—Regulation by director of financial management. HTMLPDF 39.34.140Transactions between state agencies—Procedures for payments through transfers upon accounts. HTMLPDF 39.34.150Transactions between state agencies—Advancements. HTMLPDF 39.34.160Transactions between state agencies—Time limitation for expenditure of advance—Unexpended balance. HTMLPDF 39.34.170Transactions between state agencies—Powers and authority cumulative. HTMLPDF 39.34.180Criminal justice responsibilities—Interlocal agreements—Termination. HTMLPDF 39.34.190Watershed management plan projects—Use of water-related revenues. HTMLPDF 39.34.200Watershed management partnerships—Formation. HTMLPDF 39.34.210Watershed management partnerships—Indebtedness—Bonds. HTMLPDF 39.34.215Watershed management partnerships—Eminent domain authority. HTMLPDF 39.34.220Watershed management plans—Additional authority for implementation—Existing agreements not affected. HTMLPDF 39.34.230Covered emergencies—Interlocal agreements for mutual aid and cooperation—Liability of state—Existing rights. HTMLPDF 39.34.240Data requests—When written agreement required. HTMLPDF 39.34.250Agreement to share portion of general purpose sales and use tax revenue collected. HTMLPDF 39.34.900Short title. HTMLPDF 39.34.920Effective date—1967 c 239. NOTES:

Hydroelectric resources, creation of separate legal authority by irrigation districts and cities, towns, or public utility districts: RCW 87.03.828.

Irrigation districts, creation of legal authority to carry out powers: RCW 87.03.018.

School district associations' right to mortgage or convey money security interest in association property—Limitations: RCW 28A.335.100.

School districts agreements with other governmental entities for transportation of students, the public or other noncommon school purposes—Limitations: RCW 28A.160.120.

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Chapter 39.40 RCW: VOTE REQUIRED AT BOND ELECTIONS

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VOTE REQUIRED AT BOND ELECTIONS

Sections HTMLPDF 39.40.010Forty percent poll of voters required. HTMLPDF 39.40.020Existing election laws to apply. HTMLPDF 39.40.030Certification of votes—Canvass. HTMLPDF 39.40.040Prior bonds not affected. NOTES:

County acquisition of land for military purposes, bond election for: Chapter 37.16 RCW.

County roads and bridges, bond elections: Chapter 36.76 RCW.

Irrigation districts, bond elections: Chapter 87.03 RCW.

Port districts, vote required for certain bond issues: RCW 53.36.030.

Public utility districts, bond elections, vote required: RCW 54.24.018.

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Chapter 39.44 RCW: BONDS—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, BOND INFORMATION REPORTING

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BONDS—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, BOND INFORMATION REPORTING

Sections HTMLPDF 39.44.070Life of bonds. HTMLPDF 39.44.100Facsimile signatures on bonds and coupons. HTMLPDF 39.44.101Facsimile signatures on bonds and coupons—Fraud—Destruction of plates—Penalty. HTMLPDF 39.44.102Facsimile signatures on bonds and coupons—Statements and signatures required on registered bonds. HTMLPDF 39.44.110Registration—Payment—Assignment. HTMLPDF 39.44.120Payment of coupon interest. HTMLPDF 39.44.130Treasurers as registration officers—Fiscal agent. HTMLPDF 39.44.140Revenue bonds—Funds for reserve purposes may be included in issue amount. HTMLPDF 39.44.200State and local government bond information—Definitions. HTMLPDF 39.44.210State and local government bond information—Submittal—Contents—Annual report. HTMLPDF 39.44.230State and local government bond information—Rules. HTMLPDF 39.44.240State and local government bond information—Validity of bonds not affected. HTMLPDF 39.44.900Validation—Savings—1982 c 216. NOTES:

Cities and towns, local improvement bonds: Chapter 35.45 RCW.

Counties, bonds form, interest, etc.: Chapter 36.67 RCW. to acquire land for military purposes, form, interest, etc.: Chapter 37.08 RCW.

County road bonds, form, interest, etc.: Chapter 36.76 RCW.

Funding bonds, interest rate, form, sale, payment, etc.: Chapter 39.52 RCW.

Industrial development revenue bonds: Chapter 39.84 RCW.

Irrigation district bonds, form, interest, maturity, etc.: RCW 87.03.200.

Municipal revenue bond act: Chapter 35.41 RCW.

Port district bonds, form, terms, etc.: Chapters 53.40 and 53.44 RCW.

Public utility district bonds, form, terms, etc.: RCW 54.24.018.

School district bonds, form, terms of sale, etc.: Chapter 28A.530 RCW.

Validation: Chapter 39.90 RCW.

Water-sewer district bonds, form, terms, etc.: RCW 57.20.010.

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VALIDATION OF BONDS AND FINANCING PROCEEDINGS

Sections HTMLPDF 39.90.010Definition. HTMLPDF 39.90.020Validation of bonds, proceedings for issuance, sales, etc. HTMLPDF 39.90.030Validation of proceedings to finance or aid in financing. HTMLPDF 39.90.050Revenue bonds—Sale or issuance with greater interest rate than that specified authorized. HTMLPDF 39.90.060Validation of debts, contracts and obligations regardless of interest rates. NOTES:

Cities and towns sewerage system bonds validated: RCW 35.67.194. validating indebtedness: Chapter 35.40 RCW.

City and county armory sites: Chapter 36.64 RCW.

Counties: Chapter 36.67 RCW.

County road bonds: RCW 36.76.080.

Funding bonds, validation: RCW 39.52.015.

Irrigation district bonds, validating: See note following RCW 87.19.005.

Metropolitan park districts, validating bonds: See note following RCW 35.61.010.

Municipal utilities, validating bond proceedings: See notes following RCW 35.92.010.

School districts validating bonds proceedings: RCW 28A.530.010, 28A.530.020, and note following RCW 39.36.020. validating indebtedness: Chapter 28A.535 RCW.

Second-class cities, validating bonds and proceedings: See note following RCW 35.23.545.

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Chapter  4.16 RCW

LIMITATION OF ACTIONS

Sections HTMLPDF 4.16.005Commencement of actions. HTMLPDF 4.16.020Actions to be commenced within ten years—Exception. HTMLPDF 4.16.030Actions to foreclose special assessments. HTMLPDF 4.16.040Actions limited to six years. HTMLPDF 4.16.050Action on irrigation or drainage district warrant. HTMLPDF 4.16.060Action on irrigation district bonds. HTMLPDF 4.16.070Actions limited to five years. HTMLPDF 4.16.080Actions limited to three years. HTMLPDF 4.16.090Action to cancel tax deed. HTMLPDF 4.16.100Actions limited to two years. HTMLPDF 4.16.110Actions limited to one year. HTMLPDF 4.16.115Special provisions for action on penalty. HTMLPDF 4.16.130Action for relief not otherwise provided for. HTMLPDF 4.16.150Action on mutual open accounts. HTMLPDF 4.16.160Application of limitations to actions by state, counties, municipalities. HTMLPDF 4.16.170Tolling of statute—Actions, when deemed commenced or not commenced. HTMLPDF 4.16.180Statute tolled by absence from state, concealment, etc. HTMLPDF 4.16.190Statute tolled by personal disability. HTMLPDF 4.16.200Statute tolled by death. HTMLPDF 4.16.210Statute tolled—By war as to enemy alien. HTMLPDF 4.16.220Statute tolled—As to person in military service of United States. HTMLPDF 4.16.230Statute tolled by judicial proceedings. HTMLPDF 4.16.240Effect of reversal of judgment on appeal. HTMLPDF 4.16.250Disability must exist when right of action accrued. HTMLPDF 4.16.260Coexisting disabilities. HTMLPDF 4.16.270Effect of partial payment. HTMLPDF 4.16.280New promise must be in writing. HTMLPDF 4.16.290Foreign statutes of limitation, how applied. HTMLPDF 4.16.300Actions or claims arising from construction, alteration, repair, design, planning, survey, engineering, etc., of improvements upon real property. HTMLPDF 4.16.310Actions or claims arising from construction, alteration, repair, design, planning, survey, engineering, etc., of improvements upon real property—Accrual and limitations of actions or claims. HTMLPDF 4.16.320Actions or claims arising from construction, alteration, repair, design, planning, survey, engineering, etc., of improvements upon real property—Construction. HTMLPDF 4.16.325Actions or claims arising from construction defect claims—Statute tolled. HTMLPDF 4.16.326Actions or claims for construction defect claims—Comparative fault. HTMLPDF 4.16.327Actions or claims for construction defects—Emergency repairs. HTMLPDF 4.16.340Actions based on childhood sexual abuse. HTMLPDF 4.16.350Action for injuries resulting from health care or related services—Physicians, dentists, nurses, etc.—Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, etc. HTMLPDF 4.16.360Application of chapter to parentage action. HTMLPDF 4.16.370Actions against personal representative or trustee for breach of fiduciary duties—Statute of limitations. NOTES:

Claims against counties: RCW 36.32.330; chapter 36.45 RCW. estates: RCW 11.40.051, 11.40.060. the state: RCW 4.92.050.

Contribution between joint tort feasors: RCW 4.22.050.

Criminal procedure, limitation of actions: RCW 9A.04.080.

Garnishment writ, dismissal after one year: RCW 6.27.310.

Lawyer discipline: Rules of court—RLD 12.10.

Product liability actions: RCW 7.72.060(3).

Tax liability, action by another state, limitation: RCW 4.24.140.

Uniform conflict of laws—Limitations act: Chapter 4.18 RCW.

Usury, business organizations engaged in lending or real estate development cannot bring action: RCW 19.52.080.

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OFFICIAL BONDS

Sections HTMLPDF 42.08.005Official bonds—Payment of premiums. OFFICIAL BONDS—CODE OF 1881

HTMLPDF 42.08.010Scope of coverage. HTMLPDF 42.08.020Who may maintain action. HTMLPDF 42.08.030Leave of court required. HTMLPDF 42.08.040Judgment no bar to further action. HTMLPDF 42.08.050Recoveries limited to amount of bond. OFFICIAL BONDS—1890 ACT

HTMLPDF 42.08.060Form of official bonds. HTMLPDF 42.08.070Effect of bonds. HTMLPDF 42.08.080Who may bring action on bond. HTMLPDF 42.08.090Defective bonds validated. HTMLPDF 42.08.100Approval and filing. HTMLPDF 42.08.110Procedure when bond of county or township officer is insufficient. HTMLPDF 42.08.120Additional bond. HTMLPDF 42.08.130Remedy when bond of state officer becomes insufficient. HTMLPDF 42.08.140Force of additional bond. HTMLPDF 42.08.150Number of sureties. HTMLPDF 42.08.160Justification of sureties. HTMLPDF 42.08.170Liability of sureties. HTMLPDF 42.08.180Release of sureties. NOTES:

Adjutant general, official bond: RCW 38.12.010.

Apple commission treasurer, bond required: RCW 15.24.150.

Attorney general, official bonds: RCW 43.10.010, 43.10.020.

Cities, code city retaining second class form, bond of officers: RCW 35.23.835.

Cities, commission form, bonds required: RCW 35.17.100.

Cities, council-manager plan, bond of manager: RCW 35.18.050.

Cities, second class, bond required: RCW 35.23.081.

Commissioner of public lands, official bonds: RCW 43.12.041.

County clerk, new bond may be required: RCW 36.23.020.

County commissioners, official bond: RCW 36.32.060.

County officers, official bonds: RCW 36.16.050.

County sheriff, additional bond: RCW 36.28.030.

Dairy products commission treasurer, bond required: RCW 15.44.050.

Flood control districts, official bonds: RCW 86.09.301, 86.09.304, 86.09.307.

Fruit commission treasurer, bond required: RCW 15.28.190.

Horse racing commission, official bonds: RCW 67.16.012.

Insurance commissioner, official bond: RCW 48.02.030.

Irrigation districts, official bonds: RCW 87.03.082.

Liquor and cannabis board, official bond: RCW 66.08.014.

Municipal court judge, bond required: RCW 35.20.180.

Reclamation district directors, official bonds: RCW 89.30.259.

Reclamation districts, bond of secretary: RCW 89.30.262.

Secretary of state, official bond: RCW 43.07.010.

State administrative officers, official bonds: RCW 43.17.100.

State auditor, official bond: RCW 43.09.010.

State treasurer, official bond: RCW 43.08.020.

Superior court reporters, bond required: RCW 2.32.180.

Suretyship: Chapters 19.72, 48.28 RCW.

Towns, bond of officers: RCW 35.27.120.

University of Washington, board of regents, secretary to give bond: RCW 28B.30.135.

Utilities and transportation commission, official bonds: RCW 80.01.020.

Washington State University, board of regents, bonds required: RCW 28B.30.100, 28B.30.130.

Weed district officers, bond required: RCW 17.04.070.

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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 office—Successor elected—When. HTMLPDF 42.12.070Filling nonpartisan vacancies. HTMLPDF 42.12.080Filling nonpartisan vacancies—Special 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 universities—Trustees, 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 College—Trustees, 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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HTMLPDF 43.09.200Local government accounting—Uniform system of accounting. HTMLPDF 43.09.205Local government accounting—Costs of public works—Standard form. HTMLPDF 43.09.210Local government accounting—Separate accounts for each fund or activity—Exemptions. HTMLPDF 43.09.220Local government accounting—Separate accounts for public service industries. HTMLPDF 43.09.230Local government accounting—Annual reports—Comparative statistics. HTMLPDF 43.09.240Local government accounting—Public officers and employees—Duty to account and report—Removal from office—Deposit of collections. HTMLPDF 43.09.245Local government accounting—Examination of financial affairs. HTMLPDF 43.09.260Local government accounting—Examination of local governments—Reports—Action by attorney general. HTMLPDF 43.09.270Local government accounting—Expense of audit, what constitutes. HTMLPDF 43.09.280Local government accounting—Expense of examination. HTMLPDF 43.09.2801Local government accounting—Expense of audit—Additional charge. HTMLPDF 43.09.281Appeal procedure to be adopted—Inclusion of number and disposition of appeals in annual report. HTMLPDF 43.09.282Local government accounting—Municipal revolving account—Records of auditing costs. HTMLPDF 43.09.285Joint operations by municipal corporations or political subdivisions—Deposit and control of funds. HTMLPDF 43.09.2851Repayment of amounts charged to another fund within same political subdivision to be credited to original fund or appropriation—Expenditure. HTMLPDF 43.09.2853Municipal corporations authorized to establish line of credit for payment of warrants—Interest. HTMLPDF 43.09.2855Local governments—Use of credit cards. HTMLPDF 43.09.2856School district audits—School district compliance with RCW 28A.150.276 and 28A.505.240—Report of findings. AGENCY AUDITS

HTMLPDF 43.09.290Post-audit of state agencies—Definitions. HTMLPDF 43.09.310Audit of statewide combined financial statements—Post-audits of state agencies—Periodic audits—Reports—Filing. HTMLPDF 43.09.312Post-audits of state agencies under RCW 43.09.310—Noncompliance—Remediation—Referral to attorney general. HTMLPDF 43.09.330Audit disclosing malfeasance or nonfeasance—Action by attorney general. HTMLPDF 43.09.340Post-audit of books of state auditor. HTMLPDF 43.09.410Auditing services revolving account—Created—Purpose. HTMLPDF 43.09.412Auditing services revolving account—Transfers and payments into account—Allotments to state auditor. HTMLPDF 43.09.414Auditing services revolving account—Disbursements. HTMLPDF 43.09.416Auditing services revolving account—Allocation of costs to funds, accounts, and agencies—Billing rate. HTMLPDF 43.09.418Auditing services revolving account—Direct payments from state agencies. HTMLPDF 43.09.420Audit of revolving, local, and other funds and accounts. HTMLPDF 43.09.430Performance audits—Definition. HTMLPDF 43.09.440Performance audits—Comments. HTMLPDF 43.09.455Performance audits—Follow-up and corrective action—Progress reports. HTMLPDF 43.09.465Comprehensive performance audit of state printing services. HTMLPDF 43.09.470Comprehensive performance audits—Scope—Reports. HTMLPDF 43.09.471Short title—Effective date—2006 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 900). HTMLPDF 43.09.475Performance audits of government account. HTMLPDF 43.09.480Long-term services and supports trust program—Audit—Report. NOTES:

Annual migratory bird stamp design—Administration, sale, and distribution—Deposit and use of funds: RCW 77.12.690.

Attorney general, report of irregularities to: RCW 43.88.160.

Audits agricultural marketing agreements and orders: RCW 15.65.490. apple commission: RCW 15.24.070. beef commission: RCW 16.67.090. budget and accounting act, post-audit duties: RCW 43.88.160. commodity commissions: RCW 15.66.140. community economic revitalization board: RCW 43.160.090. gambling commission: RCW 9.46.060. hardwoods commission: RCW 15.74.040. health sciences and services authorities records: RCW 35.104.060. honey bee commission: RCW 15.62.040. housing finance commission: RCW 43.180.050. irrigation district records: RCW 87.68.100. liquor and cannabis board: RCW 66.08.024. lottery: RCW 67.70.290. port districts: RCW 53.36.150. public works projects: RCW 43.155.080. state association of elected county officials: RCW 36.47.060. state fruit commission: RCW 15.28.110. Washington public port association: RCW 53.06.060. wine commission: RCW 15.88.070.

Cities and towns budget forms, preparation of: RCW 35.33.111. involuntary dissolution of, petition by: RCW 35.07.230. self-insurance, state audit: RCW 48.62.031. street expenditures, accounting and reporting system: RCW 35.76.020. supervision of budgets: RCW 35.33.111.

City streets as part of state highway system certified to: RCW 47.24.010.

Commodity commission's annual report to: RCW 15.66.140.

Constitutional duties: State Constitution Art. 3 s 20.

Cost bills in felony cases, audit of, duties: RCW 10.46.230.

County auditors, ex officio deputy state auditor: RCW 36.22.140.

County budgets, rules, classifications, and forms: RCW 36.40.220.

Disbursement of public funds, duties transferred to treasurer: RCW 43.88.210.

Educational service district superintendents, employees—Traveling expenses and subsistence—Auditor's duties: RCW 28A.310.320.

Eminent domain by state immediate possession proceedings: RCW 8.04.090. payment of damages and costs to court: RCW 8.04.160.

Highway construction bonds and warrants, auditor to sign: Chapter 47.10 RCW.

Highway funds generally, auditor's powers and duties: Chapter 47.08 RCW.

Impeachment, liability to: State Constitution Art. 5 s 2.

Industrial insurance, funds, disbursement: RCW 51.44.110.

Justice and inferior courts act of 1961, financial records prescribed by: RCW 3.30.070.

Legislature information furnished to: RCW 43.88.160. reports to of post-audit and financial affairs: RCW 43.88.160.

Oath of office: RCW 43.01.020.

Port districts, toll facilities, bonds and notes: RCW 53.34.140.

Post-audit duties: RCW 43.88.160.

Public blanks used in counties, prescribed by: RCW 36.72.080.

Puget Sound ferry and toll bridge system, auditor's powers and duties relating to: Chapter 47.60 RCW.

Purchase of bridges or ferries by department of transportation, auditor's powers and duties relating to: RCW 47.56.050.

Records committee, to appoint a member of: RCW 40.14.050.

Residence requirement: State Constitution Art. 3 s 24.

Salary, amount of: State Constitution Art. 3 s 20, Art. 28 s 1; RCW 43.03.010.

Steam electric generating plants bond issues, duties as to: RCW 43.21A.630.

Studies and adoption of classifications for school district budgets—Publication: RCW 28A.300.060.

Succession: State Constitution Art. 3 s 10.

Term of office: State Constitution Art. 3 s 3; RCW 43.01.010.

Toll bridges bonds, auditor to sign: RCW 47.56.140. improvement of existing bridge and construction of new bridge as single project, auditor's powers and duties relating to: Chapter 47.58 RCW.

Tort claims against state or its agents, filing with: RCW 4.92.100.

Volunteer firefighters, forms for administration of fund provided to: RCW 41.24.070.

Warrants administrator for the courts: RCW 2.56.090. disbursement of public moneys, duties transferred: RCW 43.88.210.

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Acquisition of access to timber and valuable materials on state lands, eminent domain proceedings brought by: RCW 79.36.320.

Actions against regents, trustees, etc., of institutions of higher education or educational boards, attorney general to defend: RCW 28B.10.842.

Actions against state duties: State Constitution Art. 3 s 21. counsel for state: RCW 4.92.030. governor may direct attorney general to appear for: RCW 43.06.010. officers defended by: RCW 4.92.070, 43.10.030. service of summons and complaint on: RCW 4.92.020.

Advertising, action against false, untrue, or deceptive advertising: RCW 9.04.060.

Agricultural cooperatives enabling act of 1961, attorney general to prosecute violations: RCW 15.65.550. marketing agreements, attorneys employed to be approved by: RCW 15.65.210.

Board of natural resources, attorney general to represent: RCW 43.12.075.

Bond issues housing authorities, certification by: RCW 35.82.160. irrigation districts, certification by: RCW 87.25.030.

Bonds appeal and surety in judicial actions execution by: RCW 43.10.050. motor vehicle dealers' surety bond approved by: RCW 46.70.070. vehicle wreckers' surety bond approved by: RCW 46.80.070.

Budget and accounting irregularities, report of state auditor to attorney general: RCW 43.88.160.

Business hours regulation does not apply to: RCW 42.04.060.

Camping resorts, actions by attorney general relating to: RCW 19.105.470.

Charitable solicitors, attorney general's powers and duties relating to: Chapter 19.09 RCW.

Child support duties: Chapters 74.20 and 74.20A RCW.

Clemency and pardons board, to provide staff for: RCW 9.94A.880.

Common carriers, action to collect treble damages for rebates, discounts, refunds, etc., duties concerning: RCW 81.28.220.

Corporations governor may require attorney general to inquire into affairs of: RCW 43.06.010. involuntary dissolution of corporation, attorney general may bring action for: Chapter 23B.14 RCW.

Corruption in office, removal by legislature: State Constitution Art. 4 s 9.

County commissioners, special attorneys, employment: RCW 36.32.200.

Criminal charges arising from official acts of state officers or employees—Defense: RCW 10.01.150.

Declaratory judgments: RCW 7.24.110.

Election of: State Constitution Art. 3 s 1.

Elections, ballot titles and explanatory statements prepared by: RCW 29A.52.340.

Elevators, escalators and dumbwaiters, injunction for operation without permit brought by: RCW 70.87.140.

Eminent domain by state, duties: Chapter 8.04 RCW. proceedings for acquisition of toll bridge property, attorney general to represent department of transportation: RCW 47.56.110.

Federal REAL ID Act of 2005, authority to challenge: RCW 46.20.1911.

Food, drug and cosmetic act, prosecution of violations: RCW 69.04.160.

Funeral and cemetery board, representation of: RCW 68.05.120.

Gambling activities, as affecting: Chapter 9.46 RCW. commission, counsel for: RCW 9.46.060.

Governor may require attorney general to aid any prosecuting attorney: RCW 43.06.010. may require attorney general to investigate corporations: RCW 43.06.010.

Highway eminent domain for toll facilities, duties: RCW 47.56.110.

Highway lands transfer to United States, certification by: RCW 47.12.080.

Impeachment: State Constitution Art. 5 s 2.

Industrial insurance, attorney general as legal advisor of department, board: RCW 51.52.140.

Initiative and referendum transmittal of copies to attorney general: RCW 29A.72.040.

Installment sales of goods and services, action by attorney general to prevent violations: RCW 63.14.190.

Insurance code, representation of commissioner: RCW 48.02.080.

Irrigation districts, certification of bonds, legality of: RCW 87.25.030.

Juvenile court, orders of support, enforcement by: RCW 13.34.161.

Liability coverage of university personnel and students, approval of claims by attorney general, when: RCW 28B.20.253.

Liquor and cannabis board, general counsel for: RCW 66.08.022.

Local government accounting, duties concerning: RCW 43.09.260.

Manufactured/mobile home community dispute resolution program, administration of: Chapter 59.30 RCW.

Militia and military affairs eminent domain for military purposes: RCW 8.04.170, 8.04.180. officers and enlisted persons, attorney general to defend actions against: RCW 38.40.010.

Motor freight carriers, violations, attorney general to assign assistant to enforce compliance: RCW 81.80.330.

Motor vehicle dealers' licenses, attorney general to approve applicant's surety bond accompanying application for: RCW 46.70.070.

Natural resources department, counsel for: RCW 78.52.035.

Oath of office: RCW 43.01.020, 43.10.010.

Official bond: RCW 43.10.010, 43.10.020.

Poisons, enforcement of law relating to: RCW 69.40.025.

Puget Sound ferry and toll bridge system, attorney general's powers and duties relating to: Chapter 47.60 RCW.

Railroad employees' sanitation and shelter requirements, enforcement by: RCW 81.04.405.

Real estate brokers and salespersons' licensing, to act as legal advisor: RCW 18.85.420.

Records, keeping of: State Constitution Art. 3 s 24; RCW 43.10.030.

Records committee, to appoint a member of: RCW 40.14.050.

Removal from office, grounds: State Constitution Art. 4 s 9.

Salary, amount of: State Constitution Art. 28 s 1; RCW 43.03.010.

Schools and school districts, supervision of prosecuting attorney: RCW 36.27.020.

Securities act violations referred to: RCW 21.20.410.

Social and health services department, representation, hospital regulation: RCW 70.41.160.

State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers, to advise: RCW 41.24.280.

State board of health, representation, hospital regulation: RCW 70.41.160.

State officers, defends actions against: RCW 4.92.070, 43.10.030.

Steamboat company penalties, recovery action by attorney general: RCW 81.84.050.

Succession: State Constitution Art. 3 s 10.

Support of dependent children agreements between attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to initiate petition for support under uniform act: RCW 74.20.210. divorce or separate maintenance actions, attorney general or prosecuting attorney to initiate an action: RCW 74.20.220. petition for order upon husband to provide support, attorney general may apply for, when: RCW 74.20.230.

Term of office: State Constitution Art. 3 s 3; RCW 43.01.010.

Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited, attorney general participation: RCW 28B.10.584.

Tort claims against state, authority to settle, compromise and stipulate for judgment: RCW 4.92.150.

Transfer of highway lands to United States, municipal subdivision or public utility, attorney general to adjudge if in public interest and certify: RCW 47.12.080.

Unemployment compensation, representation of department: RCW 50.12.150.

Unfair business practices act assurance of discontinuance of practices, acceptance by: RCW 19.86.100. restraint of prohibited acts, action by: RCW 19.86.080.

Utilities and transportation commission compliance with law by persons or corporations regulated, duty to enforce: RCW 80.01.100, 80.04.510. duty to represent: RCW 80.01.100, 80.04.510.

Vehicle wreckers' licensing, surety bonds accompanying application to be approved by: RCW 46.80.070.

Washington habitual traffic offenders act, attorney general's duties: Chapter 46.65 RCW.

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Chapter  43.19 RCW

DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES

(Formerly: Department of general administration)Sections HTMLPDF 43.19.003Definitions. HTMLPDF 43.19.005Department created—Powers and duties. HTMLPDF 43.19.008Director—Executive powers and management—Review of programs and services—Audit. HTMLPDF 43.19.011Director—Powers and duties. HTMLPDF 43.19.014Notification requirements. HTMLPDF 43.19.015Certain powers and duties of director of public institutions transferred to director of financial institutions. HTMLPDF 43.19.025Enterprise services account. HTMLPDF 43.19.125Capitol buildings and grounds—Custody and control. HTMLPDF 43.19.19054Exemptions from statewide policy for purchasing and material control. HTMLPDF 43.19.1917Records of equipment owned by state—Inspection—"State equipment" defined. HTMLPDF 43.19.1919Surplus personal property—Sale, exchange—Exceptions and limitations—Transferring ownership of department-owned vessel. HTMLPDF 43.19.19190Surplus property—Exemption for original or historic state capitol furnishings. HTMLPDF 43.19.19191Surplus computers and computer-related equipment—Donation to school districts or educational service districts. HTMLPDF 43.19.1920Surplus personal property—Donation to emergency shelters. HTMLPDF 43.19.19201Affordable housing—Inventory of suitable property. HTMLPDF 43.19.1921Warehouse facilities—Central salvage—Sales, exchanges, between state agencies. HTMLPDF 43.19.205Chapter not applicable to certain transfers of property. HTMLPDF 43.19.450Supervisor of engineering and architecture—Qualifications—Appointment—Powers and duties—Delegation of authority—"State facilities" defined. HTMLPDF 43.19.455Purchase of works of art—Procedure. HTMLPDF 43.19.500Enterprise services account—Use. HTMLPDF 43.19.501Thurston county capital facilities account. HTMLPDF 43.19.560Motor vehicle transportation service—Definitions. HTMLPDF 43.19.565Motor vehicle transportation service—Powers and duties—Agency exemptions. HTMLPDF 43.19.570Motor vehicle transportation service—Responsibilities—Agreements with other agencies—Alternative fuels and clean technologies. HTMLPDF 43.19.585Motor vehicle transportation service—Powers and duties. HTMLPDF 43.19.600Motor vehicle transportation service—Transfer of passenger motor vehicles to department from other agencies—Studies—Agency exemptions. HTMLPDF 43.19.610Enterprise services account—Sources—Disbursements. HTMLPDF 43.19.620Motor vehicle transportation service—Rules and regulations. HTMLPDF 43.19.622Passenger motor vehicles owned or operated by state agencies—Duty to establish policies as to acquisition, operation, authorized use—Strategies to reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions—Implementation of fuel economy standards—Reports—Definitions. HTMLPDF 43.19.623Employee commuting in state-owned or leased vehicle—Policies and regulations. HTMLPDF 43.19.630Motor vehicle transportation service—Use of personal motor vehicle. HTMLPDF 43.19.635Motor vehicle transportation service—Unauthorized use of state vehicles—Procedure—Disciplinary action. HTMLPDF 43.19.637Clean-fuel vehicles—Purchasing requirements. HTMLPDF 43.19.642Biodiesel fuel blends—Use by agencies—Annual report. HTMLPDF 43.19.643Biodiesel fuel blends—Definitions. HTMLPDF 43.19.646Coordinating the purchase and delivery of biodiesel—Reports. HTMLPDF 43.19.647Purchase of biofuels and biofuel blends—Contracting authority. HTMLPDF 43.19.648Publicly owned vehicles, vessels, and construction equipment—Fuel usage—Advisory committee—Tires. HTMLPDF 43.19.651Fuel cells and renewable or alternative energy sources. HTMLPDF 43.19.663Clean technologies—Purchase—Definitions. HTMLPDF 43.19.668Energy conservation—Legislative finding—Declaration. HTMLPDF 43.19.669Energy conservation—Purpose. HTMLPDF 43.19.670Energy conservation—Definitions. HTMLPDF 43.19.682Energy conservation to be included in landscape objectives. HTMLPDF 43.19.685Lease covenants, conditions, and terms to be developed—Applicability. HTMLPDF 43.19.691Municipalities—Energy audits and efficiency. HTMLPDF 43.19.695Bonds to finance conservation measures. HTMLPDF 43.19.708Certified veteran-owned businesses—Identification in vendor registry. HTMLPDF 43.19.710Consolidated mail service—Definitions. HTMLPDF 43.19.715Consolidated mail service—Area served. HTMLPDF 43.19.720Consolidated mail service—Review needs of state agencies. HTMLPDF 43.19.725Small businesses—Increased registration in enterprise vendor registration and bid notification system—Increased contracts and purchasing—Model plan—Technical assistance—Recordkeeping. HTMLPDF 43.19.727Small businesses—Effects of technical assistance—Reports—Web-based information system. HTMLPDF 43.19.733Requirement to utilize print management contracts—Exemptions. HTMLPDF 43.19.736Print shop services—Bid solicitations—Confidential information. HTMLPDF 43.19.739Reducing costs—Agencies to consult with department. HTMLPDF 43.19.742Agency management of print operations—Department rules and guidelines. HTMLPDF 43.19.745Agency use of envelopes—Standardization. HTMLPDF 43.19.748Public printing for state agencies and municipal corporations—Exceptions to in-state requirements. HTMLPDF 43.19.751Public printing for state agencies and municipal corporations—Allowance of claims. HTMLPDF 43.19.754Public printing for state agencies and municipal corporations—Contracts for out-of-state work. HTMLPDF 43.19.757Public printing for state agencies and municipal corporations—Quality and workmanship requirements. HTMLPDF 43.19.760Risk management—Principles. HTMLPDF 43.19.763Risk management—Definitions. HTMLPDF 43.19.766Risk management—Office created—Powers and duties. HTMLPDF 43.19.769Risk management—Procurement of insurance and bonds. HTMLPDF 43.19.772Risk management—Procurement of insurance for municipalities. HTMLPDF 43.19.775Risk management—Enforcement of bonds under RCW 39.59.010. HTMLPDF 43.19.778Risk management—Liability account—Actuarial studies. HTMLPDF 43.19.781Risk management—Safety and loss control program. HTMLPDF 43.19.782Loss prevention review team—Appointment—Duties—Rules—Annual report. HTMLPDF 43.19.783Loss prevention review team—Final report—Use of report and testimony limited. HTMLPDF 43.19.784Bonds of state officers and employees—Fixing amount—Additional bonds—Exemptions—Duties of director. HTMLPDF 43.19.800Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Further requirements. HTMLPDF 43.19.805Inventory of state land resources—Developing and maintaining—Summaries. HTMLPDF 43.19.900Transfer of powers, duties, functions, and assets of department of general administration. HTMLPDF 43.19.901Transfer of certain powers, duties, functions, and assets of the public printer. HTMLPDF 43.19.902Transfer of certain powers, duties, functions, and assets of the department of information services. HTMLPDF 43.19.903Transfer of certain powers, duties, functions, and assets of the department of personnel. HTMLPDF 43.19.904Transfer of certain powers, duties, functions, and assets of the office of financial management. NOTES:

Administration of the jobs act: RCW 43.331.040.

Archives and records management division: Chapter 40.14 RCW.

Buildings, provision to be made for use by aged and individuals with disabilities: Chapter 70.92 RCW.

Capital projects advisory review board, provision of staff support: RCW 39.10.220.

Capitol campus design advisory committee: RCW 43.34.080.

Department created: RCW 43.17.010.

Director appointment: RCW 43.17.020. chief assistants: RCW 43.17.040. control of traffic on capitol grounds: RCW 46.08.150. oath: RCW 43.17.030. vacancy in office of: RCW 43.17.020, 43.17.040.

East capitol site, powers and duties: Chapter 79.24 RCW.

Federal surplus property, powers and duties: Chapter 39.32 RCW.

Housing for state offices, departments, and institutions: Chapter 43.82 RCW.

Inventory of state-owned property: RCW 43.19.19201, 43.19.805, 43.20A.035, 43.20A.037, 43.63A.510, 43.82.150, 47.12.064, 72.09.055, and 79.02.400.

Office located at state capital: RCW 43.17.050.

Parking facilities and traffic on capitol grounds: RCW 46.08.150 and 79.24.300 through 79.24.320.

Rules and regulations: RCW 43.17.060.

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CAPITOL COMMITTEE

Sections HTMLPDF 43.34.010Composition of committee. HTMLPDF 43.34.015Secretary of committee—Committee records. HTMLPDF 43.34.040Buildings—Erection—Improvements. HTMLPDF 43.34.080Capitol campus design advisory committee—Generally. HTMLPDF 43.34.090Building names. HTMLPDF 43.34.100Memorial to commemorate global war on terror. HTMLPDF 43.34.105Washington state global war on terror memorial account. HTMLPDF 43.34.110Eastern Washington cultural landscape feature. HTMLPDF 43.34.115Eastern Washington cultural landscape feature account. HTMLPDF 43.34.120Fallen firefighter memorial. HTMLPDF 43.34.125Fallen firefighter memorial account. NOTES:

Capitol building lands: Chapter 79.24 RCW.

Committee created: RCW 43.17.070.

East capitol site, powers and duties concerning: RCW 79.24.500.

Housing for state offices, duties: RCW 43.82.010.

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Chapter 45.12 RCW Dispositions

TOWN MEETINGS — POWERS OF TOWNS

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                    45.12.010 
                    Place and time of holding first town meeting.


                    [1923 c 13 § 1; 1895 c 175 § 10; RRS § 11369.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.020 
                    Powers of towns.


                    [1953 c 167 § 1; 1909 c 47 § 1; 1895 c 175 § 11; RRS § 11370.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.021 
                    Joint acquisition, operation, and maintenance of public cemeteries.


                    [1965 c 119 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.022 
                    Nonpolluting power generation by individual — Exemption from regulation — Authorization to contract with utility.




                    Cross-reference section, decodified August 1997.






                    45.12.025 
                    Hydroelectric resources — Separate legal authority — Creation by irrigation districts and cities, towns, or public utility districts.




                    Cross-reference section, decodified August 1997.






                    45.12.030 
                    Limitation of powers.


                    [1895 c 175 § 12; RRS § 11371.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.040 
                    Proceedings to be in name of town.


                    [1895 c 175 § 13; RRS § 11372.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.050 
                    Bylaws, when to take effect.


                    [1895 c 175 § 14; RRS § 11373.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.060 
                    Electors — Eligibility to office.


                    [1895 c 175 § 15; RRS § 11374.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.070 
                    Annual town meetings.


                    [1923 c 13 § 2; 1895 c 175 § 16; RRS § 11375.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.080 
                    What officers to be elected at town meeting.


                    [1923 c 13 § 3; 1915 c 90 § 1; 1909 c 47 § 2; 1895 c 175 § 17; RRS § 11376.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.090 
                    Supervisors to be fence viewers.


                    [1959 c 16 § 5.  Prior:  1895 c 175 § 18; RRS § 11377.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.100 
                    Powers of electors at town meetings.


                    [1984 c 189 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 243 § 4; 1959 c 16 § 2; 1953 c 165 § 1.  Prior:  (i) 1927 c 269 § 1; 1923 c 13 § 4; 1919 c 108 § 2; 1913 c 142 § 1; 1911 c 34 § 1, part; 1909 c 47 § 3; 1895 c 175 § 19; RRS § 11378.  (ii) 1945 c 148 § 3; 1941 c 226 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 11449-1, part.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.110 
                    Special town meetings.


                    [1895 c 175 § 20; RRS § 11379.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.120 
                    Notice of special town meeting.


                    [1895 c 175 § 21; RRS § 11380.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.130 
                    Contents of notice.


                    [1895 c 175 § 22; RRS § 11381.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.140 
                    Town meeting, how organized.


                    [1895 c 175 § 23; RRS § 11382.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.150 
                    Business, how transacted.


                    [1895 c 175 § 24; RRS § 11383.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.160 
                    Challenges, how regulated.


                    [1895 c 175 § 25; RRS § 11384.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.170 
                    Proclamation.


                    [1895 c 175 § 26; RRS § 11385.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.180 
                    Officers, how elected.


                    [1895 c 175 § 27; RRS § 11386.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.190 
                    Names voted on to be on one ballot.


                    [1895 c 175 § 28; RRS § 11387.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.200 
                    Method of voting.


                    [1895 c 175 § 29; RRS § 11388.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.210 
                    Manner of conducting canvass.


                    [1895 c 175 § 30; RRS § 11389.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.220 
                    Result of canvass to be read to meeting.


                    [1895 c 175 § 31; RRS § 11390.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.230 
                    Minutes of town meeting to be filed.


                    [1895 c 175 § 32; RRS § 11391.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.






                    45.12.240 
                    Persons elected to be notified.


                    [1895 c 175 § 33; RRS § 11392.]

                    Repealed by 1997 c 36 § 1.




















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GROUP AND BLANKET DISABILITY INSURANCE

Sections HTMLPDF 48.21.010"Group disability insurance" defined—Issuance. HTMLPDF 48.21.015"Group stop loss insurance" defined for the purpose of exemption—Scope of application. HTMLPDF 48.21.020"Employees," "employer" defined. HTMLPDF 48.21.030Health care groups. HTMLPDF 48.21.040"Blanket disability insurance" defined. HTMLPDF 48.21.045Health plan benefits for small employers—Coverage—Exemption from statutory requirements—Premium rates—Requirements for providing coverage for small employers—Definitions. HTMLPDF 48.21.047Requirements for plans offered to small employers—Definitions. HTMLPDF 48.21.050Standard provisions required. HTMLPDF 48.21.060The contract—Representations. HTMLPDF 48.21.070Payment of premiums. HTMLPDF 48.21.075Payment of premiums by employee in event of suspension of compensation due to labor dispute. HTMLPDF 48.21.080Certificates of coverage. HTMLPDF 48.21.090Age limitations. HTMLPDF 48.21.100Examination and autopsy. HTMLPDF 48.21.110Payment of benefits. HTMLPDF 48.21.120Readjustment of premiums—Dividends. HTMLPDF 48.21.125When injury caused by intoxication or use of narcotics. HTMLPDF 48.21.130Podiatric medicine and surgery. HTMLPDF 48.21.140Optometry. HTMLPDF 48.21.141Registered nurses or advanced registered nurses. HTMLPDF 48.21.142Chiropractic. HTMLPDF 48.21.143Diabetes coverage—Definitions. HTMLPDF 48.21.144Psychological services. HTMLPDF 48.21.146Dentistry. HTMLPDF 48.21.147Dental services that are not subject to contract or provider agreement. HTMLPDF 48.21.148Denturist services. HTMLPDF 48.21.150Dependent child coverage—Continuation for incapacity. HTMLPDF 48.21.155Dependent child coverage—From moment of birth—Congenital anomalies—Notification of birth. HTMLPDF 48.21.157Option to cover dependents under age twenty-six. HTMLPDF 48.21.160Chemical dependency benefits—Legislative declaration. HTMLPDF 48.21.180Chemical dependency benefits—Contracts issued or renewed after January 1, 1988. HTMLPDF 48.21.190Chemical dependency benefits—RCW 48.21.160 through 48.21.190, 48.44.240 inapplicable, when. HTMLPDF 48.21.195"Chemical dependency" defined. HTMLPDF 48.21.197Chemical dependency benefits—Rules. HTMLPDF 48.21.200Individual or group disability, health care service contract, health maintenance agreement—Reduction of benefits on basis of other existing coverages. HTMLPDF 48.21.220Home health care, hospice care, optional coverage required—Standards, limitations, restrictions—Rules—Medicare supplemental contracts excluded. HTMLPDF 48.21.223Prescribed, self-administered anticancer medication. HTMLPDF 48.21.225Mammograms—Insurance coverage. HTMLPDF 48.21.227Prostate cancer screening. HTMLPDF 48.21.230Reconstructive breast surgery. HTMLPDF 48.21.235Mastectomy, lumpectomy. HTMLPDF 48.21.241Mental health services—Group health plans—Definition—Coverage required, when. HTMLPDF 48.21.242Mental health treatment—Waiver of preauthorization for persons involuntarily committed. HTMLPDF 48.21.244Benefits for prenatal diagnosis of congenital disorders—Contracts entered into or renewed on or after January 1, 1990. HTMLPDF 48.21.250Continuation option to be offered. HTMLPDF 48.21.260Conversion policy to be offered—Exceptions, conditions. HTMLPDF 48.21.270Conversion policy—Restrictions and requirements—Rules. HTMLPDF 48.21.280Coverage for adopted children. HTMLPDF 48.21.290Cancellation of rider. HTMLPDF 48.21.300Phenylketonuria. HTMLPDF 48.21.310Neurodevelopmental therapies—Employer-sponsored group contracts. HTMLPDF 48.21.320Temporomandibular joint disorders—Insurance coverage. HTMLPDF 48.21.325Prescriptions—Preapproval of individual claims—Subsequent rejection prohibited—Written record required. HTMLPDF 48.21.330Nonresident pharmacies. HTMLPDF 48.21.370Fixed payment insurance—Standard disclosure form. HTMLPDF 48.21.375Fixed payment insurance—Benefit restrictions. HTMLPDF 48.21.380Noninsurance benefits. HTMLPDF 48.21.900Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. NOTES:

Irrigation district may contract for and pay premiums on group insurance for employees: RCW 87.03.160.

Minimum standards for disability policies may be promulgated by commissioner: RCW 48.18.120.

Payment to person designated in policy or by assignment discharges insurer: RCW 48.18.370.

Policy dividends are payable to real party in interest: RCW 48.18.340.

Policy forms, execution, filing, etc.: Chapter 48.18 RCW.

Refusal to renew or cancellation of disability insurance: RCW 48.18.298, 48.18.299.

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GROUP LIFE AND ANNUITIES

Sections HTMLPDF 48.24.010Group requirements. HTMLPDF 48.24.020Employee groups. HTMLPDF 48.24.025Payment of premium by employee when compensation suspended due to labor dispute. HTMLPDF 48.24.027Offering group life insurance to state residents—Commissioner's findings. HTMLPDF 48.24.030Dependents of employees or members of certain groups. HTMLPDF 48.24.035Credit union groups. HTMLPDF 48.24.040Debtor groups. HTMLPDF 48.24.045Certain associations as groups. HTMLPDF 48.24.050Labor union groups. HTMLPDF 48.24.060Public employee associations. HTMLPDF 48.24.070Trustee groups. HTMLPDF 48.24.080Insurance producer groups. HTMLPDF 48.24.090Washington state patrol. HTMLPDF 48.24.095Financial institutions. HTMLPDF 48.24.100Standard provisions. HTMLPDF 48.24.110Grace period. HTMLPDF 48.24.120Incontestability. HTMLPDF 48.24.130The contract—Representations. HTMLPDF 48.24.140Insurability. HTMLPDF 48.24.150Misstatement of age or sex. HTMLPDF 48.24.160Beneficiary—Funeral, last illness expenses. HTMLPDF 48.24.170Certificates. HTMLPDF 48.24.180Conversion on termination of eligibility. HTMLPDF 48.24.190Conversion on termination of policy. HTMLPDF 48.24.200Death pending conversion. HTMLPDF 48.24.210Limitation of liability. HTMLPDF 48.24.240Readjustment of premium. HTMLPDF 48.24.260Application of dividends or rate reductions. HTMLPDF 48.24.270Payment of proceeds—Interest, when delayed. HTMLPDF 48.24.280Group life insurance—Noninsurance benefits. HTMLPDF 48.24.900Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. NOTES:

Charitable gift annuity business: Chapter 48.38 RCW.

Exemption of proceeds, group life: RCW 48.18.420.

Group insurance on irrigation district employees: RCW 87.03.160.

Payment to person designated in policy or by assignment discharges insurer: RCW 48.18.370.

Payroll deduction of public employees for insurance and medical benefits authorized: RCW 41.04.020.

Payroll deductions and employees' contribution for group insurance on employees of second-class cities or towns authorized: RCW 35.23.460.

Policy dividends are payable to real party in interest: RCW 48.18.340.

Policy forms, execution, filing, etc.: Chapter 48.18 RCW.

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DISSOLUTION OF PORT AND OTHER DISTRICTS

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 hearing—Notice. HTMLPDF 53.48.040Order of dissolution—Sale of assets. HTMLPDF 53.48.050Payment of debts and costs—Balance to school district. HTMLPDF 53.48.060Insolvency—Second hearing. HTMLPDF 53.48.070Notice of second hearing. HTMLPDF 53.48.080Sale of property—Levy 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 commission—Powers 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 act—RCW 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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POWERS

Sections HTMLPDF 54.16.005Definitions. HTMLPDF 54.16.010Surveys, plans, investigations, or studies. HTMLPDF 54.16.020Acquisition of property and rights—Eminent domain. HTMLPDF 54.16.030Water and irrigation works. HTMLPDF 54.16.032Authority to assist customers in the acquisition of water conservation equipment—Limitations. HTMLPDF 54.16.035Provision of water service beyond district subject to review by boundary review board. HTMLPDF 54.16.040Electric energy. HTMLPDF 54.16.050Water rights. HTMLPDF 54.16.060Intertie lines. HTMLPDF 54.16.070District may borrow money, contract indebtedness, issue bonds or obligations—Guaranty fund. HTMLPDF 54.16.080Levy and collection of taxes—Tax anticipation warrants. HTMLPDF 54.16.083Community revitalization financing—Public improvements. HTMLPDF 54.16.085Interfund loans. HTMLPDF 54.16.090Contracts with other agencies or utilities—Gifts, etc.—Employees and experts—Advancements. HTMLPDF 54.16.092Employment interview expenses. HTMLPDF 54.16.095Liability insurance for officials and employees. HTMLPDF 54.16.097Actions against officer, employee, or agent—Defense and costs provided by public utility district—Exception. HTMLPDF 54.16.100Manager—Appointment—Compensation—Duties. HTMLPDF 54.16.110May sue and be sued—Claims. HTMLPDF 54.16.120Local utility districts authorized. HTMLPDF 54.16.130Local districts—Procedure—Financing. HTMLPDF 54.16.140Petition or resolution for local district—Hearing—Notice. HTMLPDF 54.16.142Local utility districts—Notice must contain statement that assessments may vary from estimates. HTMLPDF 54.16.145Local utility districts—Sanitary sewer or potable water facilities—Notice to certain property owners. HTMLPDF 54.16.150Procedure when petition is signed by majority of landowners. HTMLPDF 54.16.160Assessment roll—Hearing—Appellate review—Expenses. HTMLPDF 54.16.165Segregation of assessments. HTMLPDF 54.16.170Apportionment of cost of improvement. HTMLPDF 54.16.180Sale, lease, disposition of properties, equipment, and materials—Procedure—Acquisition, operation of sewage system by districts in certain counties. HTMLPDF 54.16.190General resolutions. HTMLPDF 54.16.200Joint exercise of powers and joint acquisition of properties. HTMLPDF 54.16.220Columbia river hydroelectric projects—Grant back of easements to former owners. HTMLPDF 54.16.230Sewage system works—Acquire, construct, operate, etc.—Authorizing election—Procedure. HTMLPDF 54.16.240Sewage system works—Resolution or petition—Voter approval or rejection. HTMLPDF 54.16.250Sewage system works—Ballot proposition—Canvass. HTMLPDF 54.16.260Sewage system works—Accounts and funding. HTMLPDF 54.16.270Sewage system works—Existing authority not affected. HTMLPDF 54.16.280Energy conservation plan—Financing authorized for energy conservation projects in structures or equipment—Limitations. HTMLPDF 54.16.281Energy conservation—Utility cool roof program—Tree planting program. HTMLPDF 54.16.285Limitations on termination of utility service for residential heating and of electric or water utility service during heat-related alerts. HTMLPDF 54.16.300Combined utility functions. HTMLPDF 54.16.310Operation, maintenance, and inspection of sewage disposal facilities, septic tanks, and wastewater disposal facilities and systems—Maintenance costs. HTMLPDF 54.16.320Assumption of substandard water system—Limited immunity from liability. HTMLPDF 54.16.330Telecommunications facilities—Purposes—Limitations—Provision of telecommunications services—Eminent domain. HTMLPDF 54.16.340Wholesale telecommunications services—Petition for review of rates, terms, conditions. HTMLPDF 54.16.350Tariff for irrigation pumping service—Authority to buy back electricity. HTMLPDF 54.16.360Cooperative watershed management. HTMLPDF 54.16.370Purchase of electric power and energy from joint operating agency. HTMLPDF 54.16.380Appliance repair service—Operation by district. HTMLPDF 54.16.385Appliance repair service—Requirements. HTMLPDF 54.16.390Environmental mitigation activities. HTMLPDF 54.16.400Voluntary donations for purposes of urban forestry. HTMLPDF 54.16.405Voluntary donations for purpose of supporting hunger programs. HTMLPDF 54.16.410Supply of water to be used in pumped storage generating facilities—Requirements—Contract, resolution. HTMLPDF 54.16.415Retail telecommunications services—Reporting requirements. HTMLPDF 54.16.425Retail telecommunications services—Payment in lieu of property tax. HTMLPDF 54.16.430Electrification of transportation plan—Considerations—Incentive programs. HTMLPDF 54.16.440Thermal energy networks. NOTES:

Deferral of special assessments: Chapter 84.38 RCW.

Special benefit assessments—Property taxes—Exemptions: RCW 84.34.300 through 84.34.380.

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Chapter 56.02 RCW Dispositions

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                    56.02.010 
                    Petition signatures of property owners — Rules governing.


                    [1953 c 250 § 26.]

                    Repealed by 1996 c 230 § 1702, effective July 1, 1997.






                    56.02.020 
                    Claims against districts.




                    Cross-reference section, decodified September 1996.






                    56.02.030 
                    Validation — 1959 c 103.


                    [1959 c 103 § 17.]

                    Recodified as RCW 57.06.190 pursuant to 1996 c 230 § 1701, effective July 1, 1997.






                    56.02.040 
                    Title to be liberally construed.


                    [1959 c 103 § 18.]

                    Repealed by 1996 c 230 § 1702, effective July 1, 1997.






                    56.02.050 
                    Jurisdiction of elections in joint sewer districts — Filing of declarations of candidacy — Joint sewer district defined.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 272 § 12.]

                    Repealed by 1996 c 230 § 1702, effective July 1, 1997.






                    56.02.055 
                    Districts comprising territory in more than one county — Delegation of duties — Exceptions.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 17 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 1996 c 230 § 1702, effective July 1, 1997.






                    56.02.060 
                    Sewer district activities to be approved — Criteria for approval by county legislative authority.


                    [1988 c 162 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 139 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 1996 c 230 § 1702, effective July 1, 1997.






                    56.02.070 
                    Approval by county legislative authority final, when — Boundary review board approval.


                    [1996 c 230 § 106; 1988 c 162 § 6; 1971 ex.s. c 139 § 3.]

                    Recodified as RCW 57.02.045 pursuant to 1996 c 230 § 1701, effective July 1, 1997.






                    56.02.080 
                    Formation of districts validated.


                    [1988 c 162 § 8.]

                    Recodified as RCW 57.06.200 pursuant to 1996 c 230 § 1701, effective July 1, 1997.






                    56.02.100 
                    Sewer districts desiring to merge into irrigation districts — Procedure.


                    [1996 c 230 § 107; 1977 ex.s. c 208 § 3.]

                    Recodified as RCW 57.02.080 pursuant to 1996 c 230 § 1701, effective July 1, 1997.






                    56.02.110 
                    Board of commissioners may notify property owners about petitions under chapter 56.20 or 56.24 RCW — Review of petitions — Information.


                    [1996 c 230 § 103; 1979 c 35 § 3.]

                    Recodified as RCW 57.02.015 pursuant to 1996 c 230 § 1701, effective July 1, 1997.






                    56.02.120 
                    Ratification of actions for the formation, annexation, consolidation, or merger of sewer districts prior to July 10, 1982.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 17 § 2.]

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Effect when city or town takes over portion of water system: RCW 57.08.035.

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Dissolution of port districts: RCW 53.46.060. water-sewer districts: Chapter 57.04 RCW.

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PLATS—SUBDIVISIONS—DEDICATIONS

Sections HTMLPDF 58.17.010Purpose. HTMLPDF 58.17.020Definitions. HTMLPDF 58.17.030Subdivisions to comply with chapter, local regulations. HTMLPDF 58.17.033Proposed division of land—Consideration of application for preliminary plat or short plat approval—Requirements defined by local ordinance. HTMLPDF 58.17.035Alternative method of land division—Binding site plans. HTMLPDF 58.17.040Chapter inapplicable, when. HTMLPDF 58.17.050Assessors plat—Compliance. HTMLPDF 58.17.060Short plats and short subdivisions—Summary approval—Regulations—Requirements. HTMLPDF 58.17.065Short plats and short subdivisions—Filing. HTMLPDF 58.17.070Preliminary plat of subdivisions and dedications—Submission for approval—Procedure. HTMLPDF 58.17.080Filing of preliminary plat—Notice. HTMLPDF 58.17.090Notice of public hearing. HTMLPDF 58.17.092Public notice—Identification of affected property. HTMLPDF 58.17.095Ordinance may authorize administrative review of preliminary plat without public hearing. HTMLPDF 58.17.100Review of preliminary plats by planning commission or agency—Recommendation—Change by legislative body—Procedure—Approval. HTMLPDF 58.17.110Approval or disapproval of subdivision and dedication—Factors to be considered—Conditions for approval—Finding—Release from damages. HTMLPDF 58.17.120Disapproval due to flood, inundation or swamp conditions—Improvements—Approval conditions. HTMLPDF 58.17.130Bond in lieu of actual construction of improvements prior to approval of final plat—Bond or security to assure successful operation of improvements. HTMLPDF 58.17.140Time limitation for approval or disapproval of plats—Extensions. HTMLPDF 58.17.145Residential lot splitting—Administrative approval process—Requirements—Department guidance—Definitions. HTMLPDF 58.17.150Recommendations of certain agencies to accompany plats submitted for final approval. HTMLPDF 58.17.155Short subdivision adjacent to state highway—Notice to department of transportation. HTMLPDF 58.17.160Requirements for each plat or replat filed for record. HTMLPDF 58.17.165Certificate giving description and statement of owners must accompany final plat—Dedication, certificate requirements if plat contains—Waiver. HTMLPDF 58.17.170Written approval of subdivision—Original of final plat to be filed—Copies—Periods of validity, governance. HTMLPDF 58.17.180Review of decision. HTMLPDF 58.17.190Approval of plat required before filing—Procedure when unapproved plat filed. HTMLPDF 58.17.195Approval of plat or short plat—Written finding of conformity with applicable land use controls. HTMLPDF 58.17.200Injunctive action to restrain subdivision, sale, transfer of land where final plat not filed. HTMLPDF 58.17.205Agreements to transfer land conditioned on final plat approval—Authorized. HTMLPDF 58.17.210Building, septic tank or other development permits not to be issued for land divided in violation of chapter or regulations—Exceptions—Damages—Rescission by purchaser. HTMLPDF 58.17.212Vacation of subdivision—Procedure. HTMLPDF 58.17.215Alteration of subdivision—Procedure. HTMLPDF 58.17.217Alteration or vacation of subdivision—Conduct of hearing. HTMLPDF 58.17.218Alteration of subdivision—Easements by dedication. HTMLPDF 58.17.220Violation of court order or injunction—Penalty. HTMLPDF 58.17.225Easement over public open space—May be exempt from RCW 58.17.215—Hearing—Notice. HTMLPDF 58.17.230Assurance of discontinuance of violations. HTMLPDF 58.17.240Permanent control monuments. HTMLPDF 58.17.250Survey of subdivision and preparation of plat. HTMLPDF 58.17.255Survey discrepancy—Disclosure. HTMLPDF 58.17.260Joint committee—Members—Recommendations for surveys, monumentation and plat drawings. HTMLPDF 58.17.275Proposals to adopt, amend, or repeal local ordinances—Advance notice. HTMLPDF 58.17.280Naming and numbering of short subdivisions, subdivisions, streets, lots and blocks. HTMLPDF 58.17.290Copy of plat as evidence. HTMLPDF 58.17.300Violations—Penalties. HTMLPDF 58.17.310Application for approval of plat within irrigation district—Approval without provision for irrigation prohibited. HTMLPDF 58.17.320Compliance with chapter and local regulations—Enforcement. HTMLPDF 58.17.330Hearing examiner system—Adoption authorized—Procedures—Decisions. HTMLPDF 58.17.900Validation of existing ordinances and resolutions. HTMLPDF 58.17.920Effective date and application of 1974 ex.s. c 134. NOTES:

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Chapter 58.24 RCW: STATE AGENCY FOR SURVEYS AND MAPS—FEES

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STATE AGENCY FOR SURVEYS AND MAPS—FEES

Sections HTMLPDF 58.24.010Declaration of necessity. HTMLPDF 58.24.020Official agency designated—Advisory board. HTMLPDF 58.24.030Official agency designated—Powers—Cooperate and advise—Purposes. HTMLPDF 58.24.040Official agency designated—Powers—Standards, maps, records, report, temporary removal of boundary marks or monuments. HTMLPDF 58.24.050Employees—Licensed engineers or surveyors. HTMLPDF 58.24.060Surveys and maps account—Purposes. HTMLPDF 58.24.070Fees for filing and recording surveys, plats, or maps—Deposit and use of fees. NOTES:

Cemetery property—Surveys and maps, plats, etc.: Chapter 68.24 RCW.

Counties—Land surveys, record of surveys: RCW 36.32.370, 36.32.380.

Geological survey: Chapter 43.27A RCW.

Irrigation districts—Map of district: RCW 87.03.775.

Public lands—Maps and plats—Record and index—Public inspection: RCW 79.02.210.

Reclamation districts—Surveys, etc.: Chapter 89.30 RCW.

Regulation of public groundwaters—Designating or modifying boundaries of areas—Notice of hearing—Findings—Order: RCW 90.44.130.

Restoration of United States survey markers: RCW 47.36.010.

State highways and toll bridges copy of map, plans, etc.—Fee: RCW 47.28.060. maps, plans, etc.—Filing: RCW 47.28.040.

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Chapter 64.34 RCW: CONDOMINIUM ACT

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CONDOMINIUM ACT

Sections ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

HTMLPDF 64.34.005Findings—Intent—2004 c 201. HTMLPDF 64.34.010Applicability. HTMLPDF 64.34.020Definitions. HTMLPDF 64.34.030Variation by agreement. HTMLPDF 64.34.040Separate interests—Taxation. HTMLPDF 64.34.050Local ordinances, regulations, and building codes—Applicability. HTMLPDF 64.34.060Condemnation. HTMLPDF 64.34.070Law applicable—General principles. HTMLPDF 64.34.073Application of chapter 64.55 RCW. HTMLPDF 64.34.076Application to common interest communities. HTMLPDF 64.34.080Contracts—Unconscionability. HTMLPDF 64.34.090Obligation of good faith. HTMLPDF 64.34.100Remedies liberally administered. HTMLPDF 64.34.110New declaration minimum density. HTMLPDF 64.34.120New declaration—Accessory dwelling units. ARTICLE 2 CREATION, ALTERATION, AND TERMINATION OF CONDOMINIUMS

HTMLPDF 64.34.200Creation of condominium. HTMLPDF 64.34.202Reservation of condominium name. HTMLPDF 64.34.204Unit boundaries. HTMLPDF 64.34.208Declaration and bylaws—Construction and validity. HTMLPDF 64.34.212Description of units. HTMLPDF 64.34.216Contents of declaration. HTMLPDF 64.34.220Leasehold condominiums. HTMLPDF 64.34.224Common element interests, votes, and expenses—Allocation. HTMLPDF 64.34.228Limited common elements. HTMLPDF 64.34.232Survey maps and plans. HTMLPDF 64.34.236Development rights. HTMLPDF 64.34.240Alterations of units. HTMLPDF 64.34.244Relocation of boundaries—Adjoining units. HTMLPDF 64.34.248Subdivision of units. HTMLPDF 64.34.252Monuments as boundaries. HTMLPDF 64.34.256Use by declarant. HTMLPDF 64.34.260Easement rights—Common elements. HTMLPDF 64.34.264Amendment of declaration. HTMLPDF 64.34.268Termination of condominium. HTMLPDF 64.34.272Rights of secured lenders. HTMLPDF 64.34.276Master associations. HTMLPDF 64.34.278Delegation of power to subassociations. HTMLPDF 64.34.280Merger or consolidation. ARTICLE 3 MANAGEMENT OF CONDOMINIUM

HTMLPDF 64.34.300Unit owners' association—Organization. HTMLPDF 64.34.304Unit owners' association—Powers. HTMLPDF 64.34.308Board of directors and officers. HTMLPDF 64.34.312Control of association—Transfer. HTMLPDF 64.34.316Special declarant rights—Transfer. HTMLPDF 64.34.320Contracts and leases—Declarant—Termination. HTMLPDF 64.34.324Bylaws. HTMLPDF 64.34.328Upkeep of condominium. HTMLPDF 64.34.332Meetings. HTMLPDF 64.34.336Quorums. HTMLPDF 64.34.340Voting—In person, absentee ballots, proxies. HTMLPDF 64.34.344Tort and contract liability. HTMLPDF 64.34.348Common elements—Conveyance—Encumbrance. HTMLPDF 64.34.352Insurance. HTMLPDF 64.34.354Insurance—Conveyance. HTMLPDF 64.34.356Surplus funds. HTMLPDF 64.34.360Common expenses—Assessments. HTMLPDF 64.34.364Lien for assessments—Notice of delinquency—Second notice. HTMLPDF 64.34.368Liens—General provisions. HTMLPDF 64.34.372Association records—Funds—Requirements for retaining. HTMLPDF 64.34.376Association as trustee. HTMLPDF 64.34.380Reserve account—Reserve study—Annual update. HTMLPDF 64.34.382Reserve study—Contents. HTMLPDF 64.34.384Reserve account—Withdrawals. HTMLPDF 64.34.386Reserve study—Demand by owners—Study not timely prepared. HTMLPDF 64.34.388Reserve study—Decision making. HTMLPDF 64.34.390Reserve study—Reserve account—Immunity from liability. HTMLPDF 64.34.392Reserve account and study—Exemption—Disclosure. HTMLPDF 64.34.393Heat pumps. HTMLPDF 64.34.394Installation of drought resistant landscaping or wildfire ignition resistant landscaping. HTMLPDF 64.34.395Electric vehicle charging stations. HTMLPDF 64.34.396Notice. HTMLPDF 64.34.397Tenant screening. HTMLPDF 64.34.398Licensed family home child care or licensed child day care center—Regulations—Liability. HTMLPDF 64.34.399Occupancy limits. ARTICLE 4 PROTECTION OF CONDOMINIUM PURCHASERS

HTMLPDF 64.34.400Applicability—Waiver. HTMLPDF 64.34.405Public offering statement—Requirements—Liability. HTMLPDF 64.34.410Public offering statement—General provisions. HTMLPDF 64.34.415Public offering statement—Conversion condominiums. HTMLPDF 64.34.417Public offering statement—Use of single disclosure document. HTMLPDF 64.34.418Public offering statement—Contract of sale—Restriction on interest conveyed. HTMLPDF 64.34.420Purchaser's right to cancel. HTMLPDF 64.34.425Resale of unit. HTMLPDF 64.34.430Escrow of deposits. HTMLPDF 64.34.435Release of liens—Conveyance. HTMLPDF 64.34.440Conversion condominiums—Notice—Tenants—Relocation assistance. HTMLPDF 64.34.442Conversion condominium projects—Report. HTMLPDF 64.34.443Express warranties of quality. HTMLPDF 64.34.445Implied warranties of quality—Breach. HTMLPDF 64.34.450Implied warranties of quality—Exclusion—Modification—Disclaimer—Express written warranty. HTMLPDF 64.34.452Warranties of quality—Breach—Actions for construction defect claims. HTMLPDF 64.34.455Effect of violations on rights of action—Attorney's fees. HTMLPDF 64.34.460Labeling of promotional material. HTMLPDF 64.34.465Improvements—Declarant's duties. HTMLPDF 64.34.470Conversion condominium notice. HTMLPDF 64.34.500Transit-oriented development restrictions. ARTICLE 5 MISCELLANEOUS

HTMLPDF 64.34.900Short title. HTMLPDF 64.34.910Section captions. HTMLPDF 64.34.930Effective date—1989 c 43. HTMLPDF 64.34.931Effective date—2004 c 201 ss 1-13. HTMLPDF 64.34.940Construction against implicit repeal. HTMLPDF 64.34.950Uniformity of application and construction. NOTES:

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Chapter 64.38 RCW: HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS

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Sections HTMLPDF 64.38.005Intent. HTMLPDF 64.38.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 64.38.015Association membership. HTMLPDF 64.38.020Association powers. HTMLPDF 64.38.025Board of directors—Standard of care—Restrictions—Budget—Removal from board. HTMLPDF 64.38.028Removal of discriminatory provisions in governing documents—Procedure. HTMLPDF 64.38.030Association bylaws. HTMLPDF 64.38.033Flag of the United States—Outdoor display—Governing documents. HTMLPDF 64.38.034Political yard signs—Governing documents. HTMLPDF 64.38.035Association meetings—Notice—Board of directors. HTMLPDF 64.38.040Quorum for meeting. HTMLPDF 64.38.045Financial and other records—Property of association—Copies—Annual financial statement—Accounts—Requirements for retaining. HTMLPDF 64.38.050Violation—Remedy—Attorneys' fees. HTMLPDF 64.38.055Governing documents—Solar panels. HTMLPDF 64.38.057Governing documents—Drought resistant landscaping, pollinator habitat, wildfire ignition resistant landscaping. HTMLPDF 64.38.060Adult family homes. HTMLPDF 64.38.062Electric vehicle charging stations. HTMLPDF 64.38.065Reserve account and study. HTMLPDF 64.38.070Reserve study—Requirements. HTMLPDF 64.38.075Reserve account—Withdrawals. HTMLPDF 64.38.080Reserve study—Demand for preparation and inclusion in budget. HTMLPDF 64.38.085Reserve account and study—Liability. HTMLPDF 64.38.090Reserve study—Exemptions. HTMLPDF 64.38.095Application to common interest communities. HTMLPDF 64.38.100Liens for unpaid assessments—Notice of delinquency—Second notice. HTMLPDF 64.38.110Notice. HTMLPDF 64.38.120Voting—In person, absentee ballots, proxies. HTMLPDF 64.38.130Tenant screening. HTMLPDF 64.38.140Licensed family home child care or licensed child day care center—Regulations—Liability. HTMLPDF 64.38.150New associations minimum density. HTMLPDF 64.38.160New associations—Accessory dwelling units. HTMLPDF 64.38.170Occupancy limits. HTMLPDF 64.38.180Heat pumps. HTMLPDF 64.38.184Transit-oriented development restrictions. HTMLPDF 64.38.900Conflict with other sections. NOTES:

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WASHINGTON UNIFORM COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP ACT

Sections I. DEFINITIONS, APPLICABILITY, AND OTHER GENERAL PROVISIONS

HTMLPDF 64.90.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 64.90.015No variation by agreement. HTMLPDF 64.90.020Separate titles and taxation. HTMLPDF 64.90.025Applicability of local ordinances, regulations, and building codes. HTMLPDF 64.90.030Eminent domain. HTMLPDF 64.90.035Supplemental general principles of law applicable. HTMLPDF 64.90.040Construction against implicit repeal. HTMLPDF 64.90.045Application—Construction. HTMLPDF 64.90.050Unconscionable agreement or term of contract. HTMLPDF 64.90.055Obligation of good faith. HTMLPDF 64.90.060Remedies. HTMLPDF 64.90.065Adjustment of dollar amounts. HTMLPDF 64.90.070Electronic signatures in global and national commerce act. HTMLPDF 64.90.085Common interest communities, amendments to. HTMLPDF 64.90.090Prior condominium statutes. HTMLPDF 64.90.100Common interest communities, nonresidential and mixed-use. HTMLPDF 64.90.105Common interest communities, out-of-state. HTMLPDF 64.90.110Exempt real estate arrangements. HTMLPDF 64.90.115Other exempt covenants. II. CREATION, ALTERATION, AND TERMINATION OF COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES

HTMLPDF 64.90.200Common interest communities, creation of. HTMLPDF 64.90.205Reservation of name. HTMLPDF 64.90.210Unit boundaries. HTMLPDF 64.90.215Construction and validity of governing documents. HTMLPDF 64.90.220Description of units. HTMLPDF 64.90.225Declaration—Contents. HTMLPDF 64.90.230Leasehold common interest communities. HTMLPDF 64.90.235Allocated interests. HTMLPDF 64.90.240Limited common elements. HTMLPDF 64.90.245Maps—Exception—Amendments—Requirements—Recording. HTMLPDF 64.90.250Development rights. HTMLPDF 64.90.255Common elements and units—Alterations. HTMLPDF 64.90.260Unit boundaries—Relocation. HTMLPDF 64.90.265Subdivision and combination of units. HTMLPDF 64.90.270Monuments as boundaries. HTMLPDF 64.90.275Sales purposes. HTMLPDF 64.90.280Easement and use. HTMLPDF 64.90.285Amendment of declaration. HTMLPDF 64.90.290Termination. HTMLPDF 64.90.295Rights of secured lenders. HTMLPDF 64.90.300Master association. HTMLPDF 64.90.305Delegation of power to subassociations. HTMLPDF 64.90.310Merger or consolidation. HTMLPDF 64.90.315Addition of unspecified real estate. HTMLPDF 64.90.320Large scale communities. HTMLPDF 64.90.325Judicial termination. HTMLPDF 64.90.340New interests minimum density. HTMLPDF 64.90.350New common interest communities—Accessory dwelling units. HTMLPDF 64.90.360Common interest communities. HTMLPDF 64.90.365Common interest communities—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 64.90.370Election of preexisting common interest communities, plat communities, miscellaneous communities. HTMLPDF 64.90.375Governing documents—Inconsistency. III. MANAGEMENT OF THE COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY

HTMLPDF 64.90.400Unit owners association—Organization. HTMLPDF 64.90.405Powers and duties. HTMLPDF 64.90.410Board members, officers, and committees. HTMLPDF 64.90.415Period of declarant control—Transition. HTMLPDF 64.90.420Transfer of association property. HTMLPDF 64.90.425Transfer of special declarant rights. HTMLPDF 64.90.430Contracts and leases—Termination. HTMLPDF 64.90.435Organizational documents. HTMLPDF 64.90.440Maintenance, repair, replacement—Liability of unit owner—Inspection. HTMLPDF 64.90.445Meetings. HTMLPDF 64.90.450Quorum. HTMLPDF 64.90.455Unit owner voting. HTMLPDF 64.90.460Liability—Tolling. HTMLPDF 64.90.465Conveyance or encumbrance of common elements. HTMLPDF 64.90.470Insurance. HTMLPDF 64.90.475Accounts and records—Reconciliation. HTMLPDF 64.90.480Assessments and capital contributions. HTMLPDF 64.90.485Liens—Enforcement—Notice of delinquency—Second notice. HTMLPDF 64.90.490Other liens. HTMLPDF 64.90.495Association records. HTMLPDF 64.90.500Association as trustee. HTMLPDF 64.90.502Emergency. HTMLPDF 64.90.505Rules—Notice. HTMLPDF 64.90.510Regulatory authority—Limitations—Governing documents—Association may adopt certain rules. HTMLPDF 64.90.511Governing documents—Unlawful restriction, removal. HTMLPDF 64.90.5111Governing documents—Unlawful restriction—Amendment. HTMLPDF 64.90.512Installation of drought resistant landscaping, pollinator habitat, or wildfire ignition resistant landscaping. HTMLPDF 64.90.513Electric vehicle charging stations. HTMLPDF 64.90.515Notice. HTMLPDF 64.90.518Board members—Election—Notice. HTMLPDF 64.90.520Officers and board members—Removal. HTMLPDF 64.90.525Budgets—Assessments—Special assessments. HTMLPDF 64.90.530Financial statements—Association funds. HTMLPDF 64.90.535Reserve accounts—Where held—Disbursements. HTMLPDF 64.90.540Reserve account—Withdrawals. HTMLPDF 64.90.545Reserve study. HTMLPDF 64.90.550Reserve study—Contents. HTMLPDF 64.90.555Reserve study—Demand—Enforcement. HTMLPDF 64.90.560Reserve account—Reserve study—Reserve disclosure—Liability. HTMLPDF 64.90.565Tenant screening. HTMLPDF 64.90.570Licensed family home child care or licensed child day care center—Rules—Liability. HTMLPDF 64.90.575Occupancy limits. HTMLPDF 64.90.580Heat pumps. HTMLPDF 64.90.585Adult family home—Use of unit. IV. PROTECTION OF PURCHASERS

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                    75.20.005 
                    Informational brochure.


                    [1993 sp.s. c 2 § 28; 1991 c 322 § 21.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.010 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.010 
                    Columbia River fish sanctuary — Established.


                    [1955 c 12 § 75.20.010.  Prior:  1949 c 9 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5944-2.]

                    Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 188, effective January 1, 1984.  Later enactment, see RCW 75.20.110.






                    75.20.015 
                    Environmental excellence program agreements — Effect on chapter.


                    [1997 c 381 § 25.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.020 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.020 
                    Columbia River fish sanctuary — Acquisition and abatement of dams — Water rights — Condemnation actions.


                    [1955 c 12 § 75.20.020.  Prior:  1949 c 9 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5944-3.]

                    Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 188, effective January 1, 1984.  Later enactment, see RCW 75.20.110.






                    75.20.025 
                    Hazardous substance remedial actions — Procedural requirements not applicable.


                    [1994 c 257 § 18.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.030 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.030 
                    Columbia River fish sanctuary — Rivers not included in sanctuary.


                    [1955 c 12 § 75.20.030.  Prior:  1949 c 9 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5944-4.]

                    Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 188, effective January 1, 1984.  Later enactment, see RCW 75.20.110.






                    75.20.040 
                    Fish guards required on diversion devices — Penalties, remedies for failure.


                    [1998 c 190 § 85; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 70; 1955 c 12 § 75.20.040.  Prior:  1949 c 112 § 45; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-319.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.040 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.050 
                    Review of permit applications to divert or store water — Water flow policy.


                    [1993 sp.s. c 2 § 29; 1988 c 36 § 32; 1986 c 173 § 7; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 71; 1955 c 12 § 75.20.050.  Prior:  1949 c 112 § 46; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-320.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.050 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.060 
                    Fishways required in dams, obstructions — Penalties, remedies for failure.


                    [1998 c 190 § 86; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 72; 1955 c 12 § 75.20.060.  Prior:  1949 c 112 § 47; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-321.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.060 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.061 
                    Director may modify inadequate fishways and fish guards.


                    [2000 c 107 § 14; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 73; 1963 c 153 § 1.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.070 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.070 
                    Unlawful to fish in or interfere with fishways, screens, etc.


                    [1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 51; 1955 c 12 § 75.20.070.  Prior:  1949 c 112 § 39; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-313.]

                    Recodified as RCW 75.12.031 pursuant to 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 50.






                    75.20.080 
                    Unlawful to interfere with or damage fish ladders, guards, etc., or fish traps.


                    [1955 c 12 § 75.20.080.  Prior:  1949 c 112 § 50; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-324.]

                    Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 188, effective January 1, 1984.  Later enactment, see RCW 75.12.031.






                    75.20.090 
                    If fishway is impractical, fish hatchery or cultural facility may be provided in lieu.


                    [1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 74; 1955 c 12 § 75.20.090.  Prior:  1949 c 112 § 48; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-322.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.080 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.098 
                    Mitigation plan review.


                    [2000 c 107 § 15; 1997 c 424 § 6.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.090 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.100 
                    Hydraulic projects or other work — Plans and specifications — Permits — Approval — Emergencies.


                    [2000 c 107 § 16; 1998 c 190 § 87.  Prior:  1997 c 385 § 1; 1997 c 290 § 4; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 30; 1991 c 322 § 30; 1988 c 272 § 1; 1988 c 36 § 33; 1986 c 173 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 75; 1975 1st ex.s. c 29 § 1; 1967 c 48 § 1; 1955 c 12 § 75.20.100; prior:  1949 c 112 § 49; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-323.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.100 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.1001 
                    Hydraulic projects to repair 1990 flood damage — Processing applications.


                    [1993 sp.s. c 2 § 31; 1991 c 322 § 12.]

                    Repealed by 1999 c 89 § 1.






                    75.20.1002 
                    Expedited responses to project applications to repair 1990 flood damage — Expiration of section.


                    [1991 c 322 § 22.]

                    Expired June 30, 1993.






                    75.20.103 
                    Hydraulic projects for irrigation, stock watering, or streambank stabilization — Plans and specifications — Approval — Emergencies.


                    [1998 c 190 § 88; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 32; 1991 c 322 § 31; 1988 c 272 § 2; 1988 c 36 § 34; 1986 c 173 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.110 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.104 
                    Placement of woody debris as condition of permit.


                    [2000 c 107 § 17; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 33; 1991 c 322 § 18.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.120 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.1041 
                    Dike vegetation management guidelines — Memorandum of agreement.


                    [2000 c 107 § 18; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 34; 1991 c 322 § 19.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.130 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.106 
                    Hydraulic projects — Civil penalty.


                    [2000 c 107 § 19; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 35; 1988 c 36 § 35; 1986 c 173 § 6.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.140 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.108 
                    Hydraulic projects for removal or control of spartina, purple loosestrife, and aquatic noxious weeds — Approval may not be required — Rules — Definitions.


                    [1995 c 255 § 4.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.150 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.110 
                    Columbia river anadromous fish sanctuary — Restrictions.


                    [1998 c 190 § 89; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 27 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 36; 1988 c 36 § 36; 1985 c 307 § 5; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 76; 1961 c 4 § 1; Initiative Measure No. 25, approved November 8, 1960.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.160 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.120 
                    Columbia River fish sanctuary — "Person" defined.


                    [1961 c 4 § 2; Initiative Measure to the Legislature No. 25.]

                    Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 188, effective January 1, 1984.  Later enactment, see RCW 75.08.011.






                    75.20.130 
                    Hydraulic appeals board — Members — Jurisdiction — Procedures.


                    [2000 c 107 § 20; 1996 c 276 § 2; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 37; 1989 c 175 § 160; 1988 c 272 § 3; 1988 c 36 § 37; 1986 c 173 § 4.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.170 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.140 
                    Hydraulic appeals board — Procedures.


                    [1995 c 382 § 7; 1989 c 175 § 161; 1986 c 173 § 5.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.180 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.150 
                    Processing of permits or authorizations for emergency water withdrawal and facilities to be expedited.


                    [1989 c 171 § 8; 1987 c 343 § 6.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.190 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.160 
                    Marine beach front protective bulkheads or rockwalls.


                    [1991 c 279 § 1.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.200 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.170 
                    Watershed restoration projects — Hydraulic project approval — Permit processing.


                    [1995 c 378 § 14.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.210 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.180 
                    Marina construction, maintenance — Hydraulic project approval — Notice required.


                    [1996 c 192 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.220 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.190 
                    Hydraulic projects — Off-site mitigation.


                    [1996 c 276 § 1.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.230 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.300 
                    Mt. St. Helens eruption — Flood-control, sediment retention site acquisition, and dredging operations in rivers — Fish resource protection — Expiration of section.


                    [1993 sp.s. c 2 § 38; 1989 c 213 § 3; 1988 c 36 § 38; 1985 c 307 § 6; 1984 c 80 § 3; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 77; 1983 1st ex.s. c 1 § 7; 1982 c 7 § 8.]

                    Expired June 30, 1995.






                    75.20.310 
                    Operation and maintenance of fish collection facility on Toutle river.


                    [1993 sp.s. c 2 § 39; 1988 c 36 § 39; 1987 c 506 § 101.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.240 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.320 
                    Wetlands filled under RCW 75.20.300 — Mitigation not required.


                    [2000 c 107 § 21; 1995 c 328 § 1.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.250 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.325 
                    Sediment dredging or capping actions — Dredging of existing channels and berthing areas — Mitigation not required.


                    [1997 c 424 § 5.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.260 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.330 
                    Small scale prospecting and mining — Rules.


                    [1997 c 415 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.270 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.340 
                    Hydraulic project approval — Habitat incentives agreement.


                    [1997 c 425 § 4.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.280 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.






                    75.20.350 
                    Fish habitat enhancement project — Permit review and approval process.


                    [1998 c 249 § 3.]

                    Recodified as RCW 77.55.290 pursuant to 2000 c 107 § 129.




















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FOREST PRACTICES

Sections HTMLPDF 76.09.010Legislative finding and declaration. HTMLPDF 76.09.020Definitions. HTMLPDF 76.09.030Forest practices board—Created—Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Meetings—Compensation, travel expenses—Staff. HTMLPDF 76.09.040Forest practices rules—Adoption—Review of proposed rules—Hearings—Fish protection standards—Program for the acquisition of riparian open space. HTMLPDF 76.09.050Rules establishing classes of forest practices—Applications for classes of forest practices—Approval or disapproval—Notifications—Procedures—Appeals—Waiver. HTMLPDF 76.09.055Findings—Emergency rule making authorized. HTMLPDF 76.09.060Form and contents of notification and application—Reforestation requirements—Conversion of forestland to other use—New applications—Approval—Emergencies. HTMLPDF 76.09.063Forest practices permit—Habitat incentives agreement. HTMLPDF 76.09.065Fee for applications and notifications related to the commercial harvest of timber—Forest practices application account—Creation—Applications submitted to a local governmental entity. HTMLPDF 76.09.067Application for forest practices—Owner of perpetual timber rights. HTMLPDF 76.09.070Reforestation—Requirements—Procedures—Notification on sale or transfer. HTMLPDF 76.09.080Stop work orders—Grounds—Contents—Procedure—Appeals. HTMLPDF 76.09.090Notice of failure to comply—Contents—Procedures—Appeals—Hearing—Final order—Limitations on actions. HTMLPDF 76.09.100Failure to comply with water quality protection—Department of ecology authorized to petition appeals board—Action on petition. HTMLPDF 76.09.110Final orders or final decisions binding upon all parties. HTMLPDF 76.09.120Failure of owner to take required course of action—Notice of cost—Department authorized to complete course of action—Liability of owner for costs—Lien. HTMLPDF 76.09.130Failure to obey stop work order—Departmental action authorized—Liability of owner or operator for costs. HTMLPDF 76.09.140Enforcement. HTMLPDF 76.09.150Inspection—Right of entry. HTMLPDF 76.09.160Right of entry by department of ecology. HTMLPDF 76.09.170Violations—Conversion to nontimber operation—Penalties—Remission or mitigation—Appeals—Lien. HTMLPDF 76.09.180Disposition of moneys received as penalties, reimbursement for damages. HTMLPDF 76.09.190Additional penalty, gross misdemeanor. HTMLPDF 76.09.205Appeals board review. HTMLPDF 76.09.240Forest practices—County, city, or town to regulate—When—Adoption of development regulations—Enforcement—Technical assistance—Exceptions and limitations—Verification that land not subject to a notice of conversion to nonforestry uses—Reporting of information to the department of revenue. HTMLPDF 76.09.250Policy for continuing program of orientation and training. HTMLPDF 76.09.260Department to represent state's interest—Cooperation with other public agencies—Grants and gifts. HTMLPDF 76.09.270Annual determination of state's research needs—Recommendations. HTMLPDF 76.09.280Removal of log and debris jams from streams. HTMLPDF 76.09.290Inspection of lands—Reforestation. HTMLPDF 76.09.300Mass earth movements and fluvial processes—Program to correct hazardous conditions on sites associated with roads and railroad grades—Hazard-reduction plans. HTMLPDF 76.09.305Advisory committee to review hazard-reduction plans authorized—Compensation, travel expenses. HTMLPDF 76.09.310Hazard-reduction program—Notice to landowners within areas selected for review—Proposed plans—Objections to plan, procedure—Final plans—Appeal. HTMLPDF 76.09.315Implementation of hazard-reduction measures—Election—Notice and application for cost-sharing funds—Inspection—Letter of compliance—Limitations on liability. HTMLPDF 76.09.320Implementation of hazard-reduction program—Cost sharing by department—Limitations. HTMLPDF 76.09.330Legislative findings—Liability from naturally falling trees required to be left standing. HTMLPDF 76.09.340Certain forest practices exempt from rules and policies under this chapter. HTMLPDF 76.09.350Long-term multispecies landscape management plans—Pilot projects, selection—Plan approval, elements—Notice of agreement recorded—Memorandums of agreements—Report, evaluation. HTMLPDF 76.09.360Single multiyear permit. HTMLPDF 76.09.368Intent—Small forestland owners—Alternate plan processes/alternate harvest restrictions—Report to the legislature. HTMLPDF 76.09.370Findings—Forests and fish report—Adoption of rules. HTMLPDF 76.09.390Sale of land or timber rights with continuing obligations—Notice—Failure to notify—Exemption. HTMLPDF 76.09.405Forest and fish support account—Created. HTMLPDF 76.09.410Road maintenance and abandonment plans—Fish passage barriers. HTMLPDF 76.09.420Road maintenance and abandonment plans—Rules—Checklist—Report to the legislature—Emergency rules. HTMLPDF 76.09.430Application to RCW 76.13.150. HTMLPDF 76.09.440Small forestland owner—Fish passage barriers. HTMLPDF 76.09.450Small forestland owner—Defined. HTMLPDF 76.09.460Notice of conversion to nonforestry use—Denial of permits or approvals by the county, city, town, or regional governmental entity—Enforcement. HTMLPDF 76.09.470Conversion of land to nonforestry use—Action required of landowner—Action required of county, city, town, or regional governmental entity. HTMLPDF 76.09.480Identification of projects that mitigate infrastructure and noninfrastructure development. HTMLPDF 76.09.490Forest practices hydraulic project—Department may request information/technical assistance from the department of fish and wildlife—Concurrence review process. HTMLPDF 76.09.500Programmatic safe harbor agreement for the northern spotted owl—Department's authority—Rule making—Review of decisions. HTMLPDF 76.09.900Short title. HTMLPDF 76.09.905Air pollution laws not modified. HTMLPDF 76.09.910Shoreline management act, hydraulics act, other statutes and ordinances not modified—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 76.09.915Repeal and savings. HTMLPDF 76.09.920Application for extension of prior permits. HTMLPDF 76.09.925Effective dates—1974 ex.s. c 137. HTMLPDF 76.09.935Severability—1974 ex.s. c 137. NOTES:

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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN STATE WATERS

Sections HTMLPDF 77.55.011Definitions. HTMLPDF 77.55.021Permit. HTMLPDF 77.55.031Driving across established ford. HTMLPDF 77.55.041Derelict fishing, crab, and other shellfish gear—Removal. HTMLPDF 77.55.051Spartina/purple loosestrife—Removal or control. HTMLPDF 77.55.061Hazardous substance remedial actions—Procedural requirements not applicable. HTMLPDF 77.55.081Removal or control of aquatic noxious weeds—Rules—Pamphlet. HTMLPDF 77.55.091Small scale prospecting and mining—Rules. HTMLPDF 77.55.101Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter. HTMLPDF 77.55.111Habitat incentives agreement. HTMLPDF 77.55.121Habitat incentives program—Goal—Requirements of agreement—Application evaluation factors. HTMLPDF 77.55.131Dike vegetation management guidelines—Memorandum of agreement. HTMLPDF 77.55.151Permit issued to a marina or marine terminal for regular maintenance activities. HTMLPDF 77.55.161Stormwater discharges. HTMLPDF 77.55.171Watershed restoration projects—Permit processing. HTMLPDF 77.55.181Fish habitat enhancement project—Permit review and approval process—Fees—Limitation of liability. HTMLPDF 77.55.191Columbia river anadromous fish sanctuary—Restrictions. HTMLPDF 77.55.201Landscape management plan. HTMLPDF 77.55.211Informational brochure. HTMLPDF 77.55.221Flood damage repair and reduction activities—Five-year maintenance permit agreements. HTMLPDF 77.55.231Conditions imposed upon a permit—Reasonably related to project—Least impactful modifications—Minor modifications to plans/work timing. HTMLPDF 77.55.241Off-site mitigation. HTMLPDF 77.55.251Mitigation plan review. HTMLPDF 77.55.261Placement of woody debris as condition of permit. HTMLPDF 77.55.271Sediment dredging or capping actions—Dredging of existing channels and berthing areas—Mitigation not required. HTMLPDF 77.55.281Fishways on certain agricultural drainage facilities. HTMLPDF 77.55.331Hydraulic project approval account. HTMLPDF 77.55.341Department to prepare and distribute information to the public. HTMLPDF 77.55.351Department to develop system to provide access to hydraulic project approval applications. HTMLPDF 77.55.361Limitations of chapter to a forest practices hydraulic project—Adoption of rules for concurrent review process—Department's duties regarding chapter 76.09 RCW. HTMLPDF 77.55.371Memorandum of agreement to implement integration of hydraulic project approvals into forest practices applications—Interagency contract. HTMLPDF 77.55.400Determination as to whether construction is a hydraulic project—Preapplication determination—Review and comment period—Written determination. HTMLPDF 77.55.410Violation of chapter. HTMLPDF 77.55.420Stop work order—Notice—Appeal. HTMLPDF 77.55.430Notice to comply—Notice—Appeal. HTMLPDF 77.55.440Penalties—Notice—Appeal—Authority of attorney general to recover penalty—Penalty schedule. HTMLPDF 77.55.450Administrative inspection warrant. HTMLPDF 77.55.460Disapproval of an application—Notice—Review. HTMLPDF 77.55.470Remedies under chapter not exclusive.

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Chapter 79.13 RCW: LAND LEASES

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HTMLPDF 79.13.010Lease of state lands—General. HTMLPDF 79.13.020Who may lease. HTMLPDF 79.13.030Lease contents. HTMLPDF 79.13.040Inspections—Surveys. HTMLPDF 79.13.050Improvements. HTMLPDF 79.13.060Lease terms. HTMLPDF 79.13.070Forfeiture. HTMLPDF 79.13.080Disposition of crops on forfeited land. HTMLPDF 79.13.090Leases to United States for national defense. HTMLPDF 79.13.100Battery charging, battery exchange, and rapid charging stations. PART 2 LEASE PROCEDURE

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HTMLPDF 79.13.320Share crop leases authorized. HTMLPDF 79.13.330Harvest, storage of crop—Notice—Warehouse receipt. HTMLPDF 79.13.340Sale, storage, or other disposition of crops. HTMLPDF 79.13.350Insurance of crop—Division of cost. HTMLPDF 79.13.360Application of other provisions to share crop leases. HTMLPDF 79.13.370Grazing leases—Restrictions. HTMLPDF 79.13.380Livestock grazing on lieu lands. HTMLPDF 79.13.390Grazing permits—United States government. HTMLPDF 79.13.400Improvement of grazing ranges—Agreements. HTMLPDF 79.13.410Improvement of grazing ranges—Extension of permit. HTMLPDF 79.13.420Nondefault or early termination provision. PART 4 OTHER LEASES

HTMLPDF 79.13.500Amateur radio repeater stations—Legislative intent. HTMLPDF 79.13.510Amateur radio electronic repeater sites and units—Reduced rental rates—Frequencies. HTMLPDF 79.13.520Nonprofit television reception improvements districts—Rental of public lands—Intent. HTMLPDF 79.13.530Geothermal resources—Guidelines for development—Lease rates. PART 5 ECOSYSTEM STANDARDS

HTMLPDF 79.13.600Findings—Salmon stocks—Grazing lands—Coordinated resource management plans. HTMLPDF 79.13.610Grazing lands—Fish and wildlife goals—Technical advisory committee—Implementation. HTMLPDF 79.13.620Purpose—Ecosystem standards.

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HTMLPDF 79.36.310Acquisition of property interests for access authorized. HTMLPDF 79.36.320Condemnation—Duty of attorney general. HTMLPDF 79.36.330Disposal of property interests acquired. HTMLPDF 79.36.340Acquisition—Payment. PART 2 GRANTING

HTMLPDF 79.36.350Application for right-of-way. HTMLPDF 79.36.355Grant of easements and rights in public land. HTMLPDF 79.36.370Lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials. HTMLPDF 79.36.380Private easement subject to common user. HTMLPDF 79.36.390Reasonable facilities and service for transportation must be furnished. HTMLPDF 79.36.400Duty of utilities and transportation commission. HTMLPDF 79.36.410Penalty for violation of orders. HTMLPDF 79.36.430Forfeiture for nonuse. HTMLPDF 79.36.440Right-of-way for public roads. HTMLPDF 79.36.450Railroad right-of-way. HTMLPDF 79.36.460Railroad right-of-way—Procedure to acquire. HTMLPDF 79.36.470Railroad right-of-way—Appraisement. HTMLPDF 79.36.480Railroad right-of-way—Improvements—Appraisal. HTMLPDF 79.36.490Railroad right-of-way—Release or payment of damages. HTMLPDF 79.36.500Railroad right-of-way—Certificate. HTMLPDF 79.36.510Utility pipe lines, transmission lines, etc. HTMLPDF 79.36.520Utility pipe lines, transmission lines, etc.—Procedure to acquire. HTMLPDF 79.36.530Utility pipe lines—Appraisal—Certificate—Reversion. HTMLPDF 79.36.540Right-of-way for irrigation, diking, and drainage purposes. HTMLPDF 79.36.550Right-of-way for irrigation, diking, and drainage purposes—Procedure to acquire. HTMLPDF 79.36.560Right-of-way for irrigation, diking, and drainage purposes—Appraisal—Certificate. HTMLPDF 79.36.570Grant of overflow rights. HTMLPDF 79.36.580Construction of foregoing sections. HTMLPDF 79.36.590Easement reserved in later grants. HTMLPDF 79.36.600Private easement over state lands. HTMLPDF 79.36.610Easement over public lands subject to common user. HTMLPDF 79.36.620Reservations in grants and leases. HTMLPDF 79.36.630Duty of utilities and transportation commission. HTMLPDF 79.36.640Penalty for violating utilities and transportation commission's order. HTMLPDF 79.36.650Applications—Appraisement—Certificate—Forfeiture—Fee. NOTES:

Diking district right-of-way: RCW 85.05.080.

Flood control district right-of-way: Chapter 86.09 RCW.

Reclamation district right-of-way: RCW 89.30.223.

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Sections HTMLPDF 79.44.003"Assessing district" defined. HTMLPDF 79.44.004"Assessment" defined. HTMLPDF 79.44.010Lands subject to local assessments. HTMLPDF 79.44.020State to be charged its proportion of cost—Construction of chapter. HTMLPDF 79.44.030Apportioning cost on leaseholds. HTMLPDF 79.44.040Notice to state of intention to improve, or impose assessment—Consent—Notice to port commission. HTMLPDF 79.44.050Certification of roll—Penalties, interest. HTMLPDF 79.44.060Payment procedure—Lands not subject to lien, exception. HTMLPDF 79.44.070Enforcement against lessee or contract holder. HTMLPDF 79.44.080Foreclosure against leasehold or contract interest—Cancellation of lease or contract. HTMLPDF 79.44.090Payment by state after forfeiture of lease or contract. HTMLPDF 79.44.095Assessments paid by state to be added to purchase price of land. HTMLPDF 79.44.100Assignment of lease or contract to purchaser at foreclosure sale. HTMLPDF 79.44.120When assessments need not be added in certain cases. HTMLPDF 79.44.130Local provisions superseded. HTMLPDF 79.44.140Application of chapter—Eminent domain assessments. HTMLPDF 79.44.190Acquisition of property by state or political subdivision which is subject to unpaid assessments or delinquencies—Payment of lien or installments. NOTES:

Diking, drainage and sewerage improvement district assessments: RCW 85.08.370.

Diking and drainage district assessments: RCW 85.05.390.

Flood control district assessments: RCW 86.09.523, 86.09.526, 86.09.529.

Intercounty diking and drainage district assessments: RCW 85.24.275.

Irrigation district assessments: RCW 87.03.025.

Special benefit assessments for farm and agricultural land or timberland: RCW 84.34.300 through 84.34.390.

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Chapter 79.48 RCW Dispositions

RECLAMATION OF ARID LANDS UNDER CAREY ACT

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                    79.48.010 
                    Acceptance of grant.


                    [1895 c 166 § 1; RRS § 7922.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.020 
                    Acceptance of condition.


                    [1903 c 152 § 1; RRS § 7923.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.030 
                    Department to administer.


                    [1903 c 152 § 2; RRS § 7924.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.040 
                    Request for selection.


                    [1903 c 152 § 3; RRS § 7925.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.050 
                    Monetary guarantee of performance.


                    [1903 c 152 § 4; RRS § 7926.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.060 
                    Examination and approval of request.


                    [1903 c 152 § 5; RRS § 7927.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.070 
                    List to be filed requesting withdrawal of lands.


                    [1903 c 152 § 6; RRS § 7928.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.080 
                    Contract to be entered into — Terms — Performance bond.


                    [1903 c 152 § 7; RRS § 7929.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.090 
                    Life of contract — Time of commencement of work, etc.


                    [1903 c 152 § 8; RRS § 7930.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.100 
                    Procedure on default of contractor — Receivership.


                    [1903 c 152 § 9; RRS § 7931.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.110 
                    State not liable for work done or contractor's default.


                    [1903 c 152 § 10; RRS § 7932.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.120 
                    Notice that land is open to settlement.


                    [1903 c 152 § 11; RRS § 7933.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.130 
                    Application for entry — Certificate of location — Minimum price.


                    [1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 115; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 55; 1903 c 152 § 12; RRS § 7934.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.140 
                    Disposition of funds.


                    [1903 c 152 § 13; RRS § 7935.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.150 
                    Contract of purchase — Payments — Cultivation requirements — Final proof — Patent.


                    [1903 c 152 § 14; RRS § 7936.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.160 
                    Issuance of patent.


                    [1903 c 152 § 15; RRS § 7937.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.170 
                    Water right — Lien for water payments — Foreclosure.


                    [1903 c 152 § 16; RRS § 7938.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.180 
                    Map of works — Right-of-way for canals, etc.


                    [1903 c 152 § 17; RRS § 7939.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.190 
                    Rules for filing — Annual report of irrigation companies.


                    [1903 c 152 § 18; RRS § 7940.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.200 
                    Fees.


                    [1903 c 152 § 19; RRS § 7941.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.210 
                    Annual report.


                    [1903 c 152 § 20; RRS § 7942.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.220 
                    Water rights extended to state lands.


                    [1903 c 152 § 21; RRS § 7943.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.230 
                    Reimbursement of state.


                    [1903 c 152 § 22; RRS § 7944.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.






                    79.48.240 
                    Actions to be in name of state.


                    [1903 c 152 § 23; RRS § 7945.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 12 § 1.




















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Chapter 79.91 RCW Dispositions: AQUATIC LANDS — EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY

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Chapter 79.91 RCW Dispositions

AQUATIC LANDS — EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY

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                    79.91.010 
                    Certain aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials.


                    [2005 c 155 § 201; 2003 c 334 § 607; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 48.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.010 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.020 
                    Certain aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials — Private easements subject to common use in removal of valuable materials.


                    [2005 c 155 § 202; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 49.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.020 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.030 
                    Certain state and aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials — Reasonable facilities and service for transporting must be furnished.


                    [2005 c 155 § 203; 2003 c 334 § 608; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 50.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.030 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.040 
                    Certain state and aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials — Duty of utilities and transportation commission.


                    [2005 c 155 § 204; 2003 c 334 § 609; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 51.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.040 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.050 
                    Certain state and aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials — Penalty for violation of orders.


                    [2005 c 155 § 205; 2003 c 334 § 610; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 52.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.050 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.060 
                    Certain state and aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials — Application for right-of-way.


                    [2005 c 155 § 206; 2003 c 334 § 611; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 53.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.060 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.070 
                    Certain state and aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials — Forfeiture for nonuser.


                    [2005 c 155 § 207; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 54.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.070 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.080 
                    United States of America, state agency, county, or city right-of-way for roads and streets over, and wharves over and upon aquatic lands.


                    [2005 c 155 § 208; 2003 c 334 § 612; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 55.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.100 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.090 
                    Railroad bridge rights-of-way across navigable streams.


                    [2005 c 155 § 209; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 56.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.110 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.100 
                    Public bridges or trestles across waterways and aquatic lands.


                    [2005 c 58 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 57.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.120 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.110 
                    Common carriers may bridge or trestle state waterways.


                    [2005 c 155 § 211; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 58.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.130 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.120 
                    Location and plans of bridge or trestle to be approved — Future alterations.


                    [2005 c 155 § 212; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 59.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.140 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.130 
                    Right-of-way for utility pipelines, transmission lines, etc.


                    [2005 c 155 § 213; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 60.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.200 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.140 
                    Right-of-way for utility pipelines, transmission lines, etc. — Procedure to acquire.


                    [2005 c 155 § 214; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 61.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.210 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.150 
                    Right-of-way for utility pipelines, transmission lines, etc. — Appraisal — Certificate — Reversion for nonuser.


                    [2005 c 155 § 215; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 62.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.220 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.160 
                    Right-of-way for irrigation, diking, and drainage purposes.


                    [2005 c 155 § 217; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 63.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.300 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.170 
                    Right-of-way for irrigation, diking, and drainage purposes — Procedure to acquire.


                    [2005 c 155 § 218; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 64.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.310 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.180 
                    Right-of-way for irrigation, diking, and drainage purposes — Appraisal — Certificate.


                    [2005 c 155 § 219; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 65.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.320 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.190 
                    Grant of overflow rights.


                    [2005 c 155 § 220; 2003 c 334 § 613; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 66.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.330 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.200 
                    Construction of RCW 79.91.010 through 79.91.190 relating to rights-of-way and overflow rights.


                    [2005 c 155 § 221; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 67.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.340 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.210 
                    Grant of such easements and rights-of-way as applicant may acquire in private lands by eminent domain.


                    [2005 c 155 § 222; 2003 c 334 § 614; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 68.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.350 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.91.900 
                    Savings — Captions — Severability — Effective dates — 1982 1st ex.s. c 21.




                    Cross-reference section recodified as RCW 79.110.900 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.




















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Sections HTMLPDF 79.110.001Intent—2005 c 155. EASEMENTS FOR REMOVAL OF VALUABLE MATERIALS

HTMLPDF 79.110.010Certain aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials. HTMLPDF 79.110.020Certain aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials—Private easements subject to common use in removal of valuable materials. HTMLPDF 79.110.030Certain state and aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials—Reasonable facilities and service for transporting must be furnished. HTMLPDF 79.110.040Certain state and aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials—Duty of utilities and transportation commission. HTMLPDF 79.110.050Certain state and aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials—Penalty for violation of orders. HTMLPDF 79.110.060Certain state and aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials—Application for right-of-way. HTMLPDF 79.110.070Certain state and aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials—Forfeiture for nonuser. RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR ROADS, BRIDGES, AND TRESTLES

HTMLPDF 79.110.100United States of America, state agency, county, or city right-of-way for roads and streets over, and wharves over and upon aquatic lands. HTMLPDF 79.110.110Railroad bridge rights-of-way across navigable streams. HTMLPDF 79.110.120Public bridges or trestles across waterways and aquatic lands—Recovery of reasonable direct administrative costs—Report to the legislature. HTMLPDF 79.110.130Common carriers may bridge or trestle state waterways. HTMLPDF 79.110.140Location and plans of bridge or trestle to be approved—Future alterations. RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR UTILITY LINES

HTMLPDF 79.110.200Right-of-way for utility pipelines, transmission lines, etc. HTMLPDF 79.110.210Right-of-way for utility pipelines, transmission lines, etc.—Procedure to acquire. HTMLPDF 79.110.220Right-of-way for utility pipelines, transmission lines, etc.—Appraisal—Certificate—Reversion for nonuser. HTMLPDF 79.110.230Use of state-owned aquatic lands for public utility lines. HTMLPDF 79.110.240Charge for term of easement—Recovery of costs. RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR IRRIGATION, DIKING, AND DRAINAGE/OVERFLOW RIGHTS

HTMLPDF 79.110.300Right-of-way for irrigation, diking, and drainage purposes. HTMLPDF 79.110.310Right-of-way for irrigation, diking, and drainage purposes—Procedure to acquire. HTMLPDF 79.110.320Right-of-way for irrigation, diking, and drainage purposes—Appraisal—Certificate. HTMLPDF 79.110.330Grant of overflow rights. HTMLPDF 79.110.340Construction of RCW 79.110.010 through 79.110.220 and 79.110.240 through 79.110.330 relating to rights-of-way and overflow rights. HTMLPDF 79.110.350Grant of such easements and rights-of-way as applicant may acquire in private lands by eminent domain.

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Sections HTMLPDF 8.08.005Condemnation final actions—Notice requirements. HTMLPDF 8.08.010Condemnation authorized for general county purposes—Petition. HTMLPDF 8.08.020Public use declared. HTMLPDF 8.08.030Notice of presentation of petition. HTMLPDF 8.08.040Hearing—Order adjudicating public use. HTMLPDF 8.08.050Trial—Damages to be found. HTMLPDF 8.08.060Judgment—Decree of appropriation. HTMLPDF 8.08.070Costs. HTMLPDF 8.08.080Appellate review. HTMLPDF 8.08.090Appropriation authorized in aid of federal or state improvement. HTMLPDF 8.08.100Mode of appropriation. HTMLPDF 8.08.110Tax levy to pay costs. HTMLPDF 8.08.120Indebtedness is for general county purposes. HTMLPDF 8.08.130Limitation. NOTES:

Additional provisions applicable to eminent domain proceedings: Chapter 8.25 RCW.

Appointment of guardian ad litem for minors, incapacitated persons: RCW 8.25.270.

Contracts with cities: RCW 36.64.070.

County rail districts: RCW 36.60.070.

Fairs: RCW 36.37.020.

Flood control by counties: RCW 86.12.020.

Irrigation purposes: RCW 87.03.140 through 87.03.150.

Limited access facilities: RCW 47.52.050.

Local improvement districts: RCW 36.69.270, 36.94.240.

Military purposes: RCW 8.04.170, 8.04.180.

Relocation assistance: Chapter 8.26 RCW.

River improvements: RCW 86.12.020.

Roads, bridges powers of county commissioners: RCW 36.75.040. rights-of-way: RCW 36.85.010, 36.85.020. service districts: RCW 36.83.090.

Transportation benefit districts: RCW 36.73.130.

Utility local improvement districts: RCW 36.94.240.

Wharves and landings: RCW 88.24.070.

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Chapter  80.28 RCW

GAS, ELECTRICAL, AND WATER COMPANIES

Sections HTMLPDF 80.28.005Definitions. HTMLPDF 80.28.010Duties as to rates, services, and facilities—Limitations on termination of utility service for residential heating and of electric, water, or thermal energy utility service during heat-related alerts. HTMLPDF 80.28.020Commission to fix just, reasonable, and compensatory rates. HTMLPDF 80.28.022Water company rates—Reserve account. HTMLPDF 80.28.024Legislative finding. HTMLPDF 80.28.025Encouragement of energy cogeneration, conservation, and production from renewable resources—Consideration of water conservation goals. HTMLPDF 80.28.030Commission may order improved quality of commodity—Ordering improvements to the storage, distribution, or supply of water—Ordering improvements to the system of sewerage. HTMLPDF 80.28.040Commission may order improved service—Water companies, system of sewerage noncompliance, receivership. HTMLPDF 80.28.050Tariff schedules to be filed with commission—Public schedules. HTMLPDF 80.28.060Tariff changes—Statutory notice—Exception—Waiver of provisions during state of emergency. HTMLPDF 80.28.065Tariff schedule—Energy conservation—Payment by successive property owners—Notice—Rules. HTMLPDF 80.28.068Rates—Low-income customers. HTMLPDF 80.28.070Sliding scale of charges permitted. HTMLPDF 80.28.074Legislative declaration. HTMLPDF 80.28.075Banded rates—Natural gas, electric, or thermal energy services. HTMLPDF 80.28.080Published rates to be charged—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 80.28.090Unreasonable preference prohibited. HTMLPDF 80.28.100Rate discrimination prohibited—Exception. HTMLPDF 80.28.110Service to be furnished on reasonable notice. HTMLPDF 80.28.120Effect on existing contracts. HTMLPDF 80.28.130Repairs, improvements, changes, additions, or extensions may be directed. HTMLPDF 80.28.140Inspection of gas and water meters. HTMLPDF 80.28.150Inspection of electric meters. HTMLPDF 80.28.160Testing apparatus to be furnished. HTMLPDF 80.28.170Testing at consumer's request. HTMLPDF 80.28.180Rules and regulations. HTMLPDF 80.28.185Water companies or wastewater companies within counties—Commission may regulate. HTMLPDF 80.28.190Gas companies—Certificate—Violations—Commission powers—Penalty—Fees. HTMLPDF 80.28.200Gas companies—Refunds of charges. HTMLPDF 80.28.220Gas companies—Right of eminent domain—Purposes. HTMLPDF 80.28.230Gas companies—Use for purpose acquired exclusive—Disposition of property. HTMLPDF 80.28.240Recovery of damages by utility company for tampering, unauthorized connections, diversion of services. HTMLPDF 80.28.250Water companies—Fire hydrants. HTMLPDF 80.28.260Adoption of policies to provide financial incentives for energy efficiency programs. HTMLPDF 80.28.270Water or wastewater companies—Extension, installation, or connection charges. HTMLPDF 80.28.275Water or wastewater companies—Assumption of substandard water system or system of sewerage—Limited immunity from liability. HTMLPDF 80.28.280Compressed natural gas—Motor vehicle refueling stations—Public interest. HTMLPDF 80.28.290Compressed natural gas—Refueling stations—Identify barriers. HTMLPDF 80.28.300Gas, electrical companies encouraged to provide customers with landscaping information and to request voluntary donations for urban forestry. HTMLPDF 80.28.303Conservation service tariff—Contents of filing—Rate base—Duties of commission. HTMLPDF 80.28.306Rate recovery bonds—Rate recovery assets as collateral—Priority of security interests—Transfers. HTMLPDF 80.28.309Costs as bondable rate recovery expenditures. HTMLPDF 80.28.310Tariff for irrigation pumping service—Authority for electrical companies to buy back electricity. HTMLPDF 80.28.320Regulation of battery charging facilities. HTMLPDF 80.28.330Certificate of public convenience and necessity—Bond or equivalent surety—Rule-making authority. HTMLPDF 80.28.340Determination that a wastewater company is unfit to provide wastewater service on a system of sewerage—Commission may order transfer—Power of eminent domain. HTMLPDF 80.28.350Petition to place a wastewater company in receivership—Power of eminent domain. HTMLPDF 80.28.360Electric vehicle supply equipment—Capital expenditures—Incentive rate of return on investment. HTMLPDF 80.28.365Electric vehicle supply equipment, programs, or services—Electrification of transportation plan—Review—Issuance of acknowledgment. HTMLPDF 80.28.370Community solar companies—Definitions. HTMLPDF 80.28.375Community solar companies—Requirements to engage in business—Registration. HTMLPDF 80.28.380Gas companies—Conservation targets. HTMLPDF 80.28.385Renewable natural gas program. HTMLPDF 80.28.390Tariff—Voluntary renewable natural gas service. HTMLPDF 80.28.395Natural gas—Cost of greenhouse gas emissions—Calculation. HTMLPDF 80.28.400Commission—Monitoring greenhouse gas emissions—Report. HTMLPDF 80.28.405Clean energy action plan—Greenhouse gas emissions—Calculation of cost. HTMLPDF 80.28.410Clean energy action plan—Account for and defer costs. HTMLPDF 80.28.420Gas company recovery of costs associated with replacing certain pipeline facilities—Information to be submitted to the commission—Definitions. HTMLPDF 80.28.425Multiyear rate plan. HTMLPDF 80.28.430Authority to enter into agreements with certain organizations—Agreement to govern manner in which financial assistance is provided to an organization—Requirements. HTMLPDF 80.28.435Replacement of natural gas with hydrogen—Notice to commission—Tariff approval. HTMLPDF 80.28.445Wildfire mitigation plan—Filing requirements. HTMLPDF 80.28.450Thermal energy networks. HTMLPDF 80.28.460Thermal energy network pilot project program. HTMLPDF 80.28.470Thermal energy network pilot project—Request for proposals. HTMLPDF 80.28.480Merger of gas and thermal energy rate bases. HTMLPDF 80.28.485Thermal energy meters—Inspectors. HTMLPDF 80.28.487Thermal energy networks—Commission authority to provide discounted rates. HTMLPDF 80.28.490Financing certain costs and expenses by utility companies—Bondable rate recovery expenditures. HTMLPDF 80.28.500Disaster recovery—Financing orders—Rate recovery expenditures. HTMLPDF 80.28.900Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. NOTES:

Construction projects in state waters: Chapter 77.55 RCW.

Franchises on state highways: Chapter 47.44 RCW.

Reduced utility rates for low-income senior citizens and other low-income citizens: RCW 74.38.070.

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Chapter 81.36 RCW: RAILROADS—CORPORATE POWERS AND DUTIES

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RAILROADS—CORPORATE POWERS AND DUTIES

Sections HTMLPDF 81.36.010Right of eminent domain. HTMLPDF 81.36.020Right of entry. HTMLPDF 81.36.030Intersections and connections with other roads or canals. HTMLPDF 81.36.040Line or canal across or along watercourses. HTMLPDF 81.36.050Change of grade or location of road or canal. HTMLPDF 81.36.060Extensions, branch lines. HTMLPDF 81.36.075Proceedings prior to March 18, 1909, validated. HTMLPDF 81.36.090Requisites to building extension or branch line. HTMLPDF 81.36.100Bridges over navigable streams. HTMLPDF 81.36.120May own securities of irrigation companies. HTMLPDF 81.36.130May construct and operate ditches and canals. NOTES:

Assessment of private car companies for property tax purposes: Chapter 84.16 RCW.

Consolidation of competing railroads prohibited: State Constitution Art. 12 s 16.

Constitutional limitations, generally: State Constitution Art. 12.

Express companies: State Constitution Art. 12 s 21.

Rights-of-way over public lands, bridges, etc.: Chapter 79.36 RCW.

Taxation of rolling stock: State Constitution Art. 12 s 17.

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RETAIL SALES TAX

Sections HTMLPDF 82.08.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 82.08.011Retail car rental—Definition. HTMLPDF 82.08.015Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. HTMLPDF 82.08.020Tax imposed—Retail sales—Retail car rental. HTMLPDF 82.08.0201Rental cars—Estimate of tax revenue. HTMLPDF 82.08.0202Retail sales of linen and uniform supply services. HTMLPDF 82.08.0203Exemptions—Trail grooming services. HTMLPDF 82.08.0205Exemptions—Waste vegetable oil. HTMLPDF 82.08.0206Credits—Working families—Eligible low-income persons—Penalties. HTMLPDF 82.08.02061Exemptions—Working families—Reports to legislature. HTMLPDF 82.08.0207Exemptions—Adapted housing—Disabled veterans—Construction. HTMLPDF 82.08.0208Exemptions—Digital codes. HTMLPDF 82.08.0209Exemptions—Qualifying grant. HTMLPDF 82.08.0251Exemptions—Casual and isolated sales. HTMLPDF 82.08.0252Exemptions—Sales by persons taxable under chapter 82.16 RCW. HTMLPDF 82.08.02525Exemptions—Sale of copied public records by state and local agencies. HTMLPDF 82.08.0253Exemptions—Sale and distribution of newspapers. HTMLPDF 82.08.02535Exemptions—Sales and distribution of magazines or periodicals by subscription for fund-raising. HTMLPDF 82.08.02537Exemptions—Sales of academic transcripts. HTMLPDF 82.08.0254Exemptions—Nontaxable sales. HTMLPDF 82.08.0255Exemptions—Sales of motor vehicle and special fuel—Conditions—Credit or refund of special fuel used outside this state in interstate commerce. HTMLPDF 82.08.0256Exemptions—Sale of the operating property of a public utility to the state or a political subdivision. HTMLPDF 82.08.02565Exemptions—Sales of machinery and equipment for manufacturing, research and development, or a testing operation—Labor and services for installation—Exemption certificate—Rules. HTMLPDF 82.08.025651Exemptions—Sales of machinery and equipment to public research institutions. HTMLPDF 82.08.02566Exemptions—Sales of tangible personal property incorporated in prototype for parts, auxiliary equipment, and aircraft modification—Limitations on yearly exemption. HTMLPDF 82.08.025661Exemptions—Aircraft maintenance repair—Building construction. HTMLPDF 82.08.02568Exemptions—Sales of carbon and similar substances that become an ingredient or component of anodes or cathodes used in producing aluminum for sale. HTMLPDF 82.08.02569Exemptions—Sales of tangible personal property related to a building or structure that is an integral part of a laser interferometer gravitational wave observatory. HTMLPDF 82.08.0257Exemptions—Auction sales of personal property used in farming. HTMLPDF 82.08.02573Exemptions—Sales by a nonprofit organization for fund-raising activities. HTMLPDF 82.08.0258Exemptions—Sales to federal corporations providing aid and relief. HTMLPDF 82.08.0259Exemptions—Sales of livestock. HTMLPDF 82.08.026Exemptions—Sales of natural or manufactured gas. HTMLPDF 82.08.0261Exemptions—Sales of personal property for use connected with private or common carriers in interstate or foreign commerce. HTMLPDF 82.08.0262Exemptions—Sales of airplanes, locomotives, railroad cars, or watercraft for use in interstate or foreign commerce or outside the territorial waters of the state or airplanes sold to United States government—Components thereof and of motor vehicles or trailers used for constructing, repairing, cleaning, etc.—Labor and services for constructing, repairing, cleaning, etc. HTMLPDF 82.08.0263Exemptions—Sales of motor vehicles and trailers for use in transporting persons or property in interstate or foreign commerce. HTMLPDF 82.08.0264Exemptions—Sales of motor vehicles, trailers, or campers to nonresidents for use outside the state. HTMLPDF 82.08.0266Exemptions—Sales of watercraft to nonresidents for use outside the state. HTMLPDF 82.08.02665Exemptions—Sales of watercraft, vessels to residents of foreign countries. HTMLPDF 82.08.0267Exemptions—Sales of poultry for producing poultry and poultry products for sale. HTMLPDF 82.08.0268Exemptions—Sales of machinery and implements, and related parts and labor, for farming to nonresidents for use outside the state. HTMLPDF 82.08.0269Exemptions—Sales for use in states, territories, and possessions of the United States which are not contiguous to any other state. HTMLPDF 82.08.0271Exemptions—Sales to municipal corporations, the state, and political subdivisions of tangible personal property, labor and services on watershed protection and flood prevention contracts. HTMLPDF 82.08.0272Exemptions—Sales of semen for artificial insemination of livestock. HTMLPDF 82.08.0273Exemptions—Sales to nonresidents of tangible personal property, digital goods, and digital codes for use outside the state—Proof of nonresident status—Penalties. HTMLPDF 82.08.0274Exemptions—Sales of form lumber to person engaged in constructing, repairing, etc., structures for consumers. HTMLPDF 82.08.02745Exemptions—Charges for labor and services or sales of tangible personal property related to farmworker housing—Exemption certificate—Rules. HTMLPDF 82.08.0275Exemptions—Sales of and labor and service charges for mining, sorting, crushing, etc., of sand, gravel, and rock from county or city quarry for public road purposes. HTMLPDF 82.08.0277Exemptions—Sales of pollen. HTMLPDF 82.08.0278Exemptions—Sales between political subdivisions resulting from annexation or incorporation. HTMLPDF 82.08.0279Exemptions—Renting or leasing of motor vehicles and trailers to a nonresident for use in the transportation of persons or property across state boundaries. HTMLPDF 82.08.02795Exemptions—Sales to free hospitals. HTMLPDF 82.08.02805Exemptions—Sales to qualifying blood, tissue, or blood and tissue banks. HTMLPDF 82.08.02806Exemptions—Sales of human blood, tissue, organs, bodies, or body parts for medical research and quality control testing. HTMLPDF 82.08.02807Exemptions—Sales to organ procurement organization. HTMLPDF 82.08.0281Exemptions—Sales of prescription drugs. HTMLPDF 82.08.0282Exemptions—Sales of returnable containers for beverages and foods. HTMLPDF 82.08.0283Exemptions—Certain medical items. HTMLPDF 82.08.0285Exemptions—Sales of ferry vessels to the state or local governmental units—Components thereof—Labor and service charges. HTMLPDF 82.08.0287Exemptions—Sales of passenger motor vehicles as ride-sharing vehicles. HTMLPDF 82.08.02875Exemptions—Vehicle parking charges subject to tax at stadium and exhibition center. HTMLPDF 82.08.0288Exemptions—Lease of certain irrigation equipment. HTMLPDF 82.08.0289Exemptions—Telephone, telecommunications, and ancillary services. HTMLPDF 82.08.0291Exemptions—Sales of amusement and recreation services or personal services by nonprofit youth organization—Local government physical fitness classes. HTMLPDF 82.08.02915Exemptions—Sales used by health or social welfare organizations for alternative housing for youth in crisis. HTMLPDF 82.08.02917Youth in crisis—Definition—Limited purpose. HTMLPDF 82.08.0293Exemptions—Sales of food and food ingredients. HTMLPDF 82.08.0294Exemptions—Sales of feed for cultivating or raising fish for sale. HTMLPDF 82.08.0296Exemptions—Sales of feed consumed by livestock at a public livestock market. HTMLPDF 82.08.0297Exemptions—Sales of food purchased under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. HTMLPDF 82.08.0298Exemptions—Sales of diesel fuel for use in operating watercraft in commercial deep sea fishing or commercial passenger fishing boat operations outside the state. HTMLPDF 82.08.0299Exemptions—Emergency lodging for homeless persons—Conditions. HTMLPDF 82.08.031Exemptions—Sales to artistic or cultural organizations of certain objects acquired for exhibition or presentation. HTMLPDF 82.08.0311Exemptions—Sales of materials and supplies used in packing horticultural products. HTMLPDF 82.08.0315Exemptions—Rentals or sales related to motion picture or video productions—Exceptions—Certificate. HTMLPDF 82.08.0316Exemptions—Sales of cigarettes by Indian retailers. HTMLPDF 82.08.0317Exemptions—Sales of motor vehicles to tribes or tribal members. HTMLPDF 82.08.0318Exemptions—Sales of vapor products by Indian retailers. HTMLPDF 82.08.032Exemption—Sales, rental, or lease of used park model trailers. HTMLPDF 82.08.033Exemptions—Sales of used mobile homes or rental or lease of mobile homes. HTMLPDF 82.08.034Exemptions—Sales of used floating homes or rental or lease of used floating homes. HTMLPDF 82.08.035Exemption for pollution control facilities. HTMLPDF 82.08.036Exemptions—Vehicle battery core deposits or credits—Replacement vehicle tire fees—"Core deposits or credits" defined. HTMLPDF 82.08.037Credits and refunds for bad debts. HTMLPDF 82.08.040Consignee, factor, bailee, auctioneer deemed seller. HTMLPDF 82.08.050Buyer to pay, seller to collect tax—Statement of tax—Exception—Penalties. HTMLPDF 82.08.052Remote seller—Nexus. HTMLPDF 82.08.0531Marketplace facilitators—When deemed seller agents—Recordkeeping—Liability. HTMLPDF 82.08.054Computation of tax due. HTMLPDF 82.08.055Advertisement of price. HTMLPDF 82.08.060Collection of tax—Methods and schedules. HTMLPDF 82.08.064Tax rate changes. HTMLPDF 82.08.066Deemed location for mobile telecommunications services. HTMLPDF 82.08.080Vending machine and other sales. HTMLPDF 82.08.090Installment sales and leases. HTMLPDF 82.08.100Cash receipts taxpayers—Bad debts. HTMLPDF 82.08.110Sales from vehicles. HTMLPDF 82.08.120Refunding or rebating of tax by seller prohibited—Penalty. HTMLPDF 82.08.130Reseller's permit—Purchase and resale—Rules. HTMLPDF 82.08.140Administration. HTMLPDF 82.08.145Delivery charges. HTMLPDF 82.08.150Tax on certain sales of intoxicating liquors—Additional taxes for specific purposes—Collection. HTMLPDF 82.08.155Spirits tax—Delinquent in reporting or remitting—Penalties. HTMLPDF 82.08.160Remittance of tax—Liquor excise tax fund created. HTMLPDF 82.08.170Apportionment and distribution from liquor excise tax fund. HTMLPDF 82.08.180Apportionment and distribution from liquor excise tax fund—Withholding for noncompliance. HTMLPDF 82.08.190Bundled transactions—Definitions. HTMLPDF 82.08.195Bundled transactions—Tax imposed. HTMLPDF 82.08.207Investment data for investment firms. HTMLPDF 82.08.215Exemptions—Large private airplanes. HTMLPDF 82.08.225Taxes on lodging, car rentals, and restaurants—Deposit into statewide tourism marketing account. HTMLPDF 82.08.665Exemptions—Adaptive recreational and rehabilitation facilities. HTMLPDF 82.08.700Exemptions—Vessels sold to nonresidents. HTMLPDF 82.08.701Exemptions—Grantee's receipt of salmon recovery grants. HTMLPDF 82.08.702Exemptions—Sales to a farmer performing custom farming services or farm management services. HTMLPDF 82.08.798Exemptions—Sales of feminine hygiene products. HTMLPDF 82.08.803Exemptions—Nebulizers. HTMLPDF 82.08.804Exemptions—Ostomic items. HTMLPDF 82.08.805Exemptions—Personal property used at an aluminum smelter. HTMLPDF 82.08.806Exemptions—Sale of computer equipment parts and services to printer or publisher. HTMLPDF 82.08.807Exemptions—Direct mail delivery charges. HTMLPDF 82.08.808Exemptions—Sales of medical supplies, chemicals, or materials to comprehensive cancer centers. HTMLPDF 82.08.809Exemptions—Vehicles using clean alternative fuels and electric vehicles, exceptions—Quarterly transfers. HTMLPDF 82.08.810Exemptions—Air pollution control facilities at a thermal electric generation facility—Exceptions—Exemption certificate—Payments on cessation of operation. HTMLPDF 82.08.811Exemptions—Coal used at coal-fired thermal electric generation facility—Application—Demonstration of progress in air pollution control—Notice of emissions violations—Reapplication—Payments on cessation of operation. HTMLPDF 82.08.814Exemptions—Mobility enhancing equipment. HTMLPDF 82.08.817Additional tax on sales of certain motor vehicles. HTMLPDF 82.08.820Exemptions—Remittance—Warehouse and grain elevators and distribution centers—Material-handling and racking equipment—Construction of warehouse or elevator—Information sheet—Rules—Records—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 82.08.830Exemptions—Sales at camp or conference center by nonprofit organization. HTMLPDF 82.08.832Exemptions—Sales of gun safes. HTMLPDF 82.08.833Exemptions—Sales or transfers of firearms—Unlicensed persons—Background check requirements. HTMLPDF 82.08.834Exemptions—Sales/leasebacks by regional transit authorities. HTMLPDF 82.08.850Exemptions—Conifer seed. HTMLPDF 82.08.855Exemptions—Replacement parts for qualifying farm machinery and equipment. HTMLPDF 82.08.865Exemptions—Diesel, biodiesel, and aircraft fuel for farm fuel users. HTMLPDF 82.08.870Exemptions—Motorcycles for training programs. HTMLPDF 82.08.875Exemptions—Automotive adaptive equipment. HTMLPDF 82.08.880Exemptions—Animal pharmaceuticals. HTMLPDF 82.08.890Exemptions—Qualifying livestock nutrient management equipment and facilities. HTMLPDF 82.08.900Exemptions—Anaerobic digesters. HTMLPDF 82.08.910Exemptions—Propane or natural gas to heat chicken structures. HTMLPDF 82.08.920Exemptions—Chicken bedding materials. HTMLPDF 82.08.925Exemptions—Dietary supplements. HTMLPDF 82.08.935Exemptions—Disposable devices used to deliver prescription drugs for human use. HTMLPDF 82.08.940Exemptions—Over-the-counter drugs for human use. HTMLPDF 82.08.945Exemptions—Kidney dialysis devices. HTMLPDF 82.08.950Exemptions—Steam, electricity, electrical energy. HTMLPDF 82.08.956Exemptions—Hog fuel used to generate electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel. HTMLPDF 82.08.962Exemptions—Sales of machinery and equipment used in generating electricity. HTMLPDF 82.08.965Exemptions—Semiconductor materials manufacturing. HTMLPDF 82.08.9651Exemptions—Gases and chemicals used in production of semiconductor materials. HTMLPDF 82.08.970Exemptions—Gases and chemicals used to manufacture semiconductor materials. HTMLPDF 82.08.975Exemptions—Computer parts and software related to the manufacture of commercial airplanes. HTMLPDF 82.08.980Exemptions—Labor, services, and personal property related to the manufacture of commercial airplanes. HTMLPDF 82.08.983Exemptions—Wax and ceramic materials. HTMLPDF 82.08.985Exemptions—Insulin. HTMLPDF 82.08.986Exemptions—Eligible server equipment—Eligible power infrastructure—Computer data centers. HTMLPDF 82.08.9861Exemptions—Eligible server equipment—Eligible power infrastructure in counties with populations over 800,000. HTMLPDF 82.08.988Requirements for computer data centers receiving an exemption—Labor agreements. HTMLPDF 82.08.989Exemptions—Internet and telecommunications infrastructure. HTMLPDF 82.08.9891Internet and telecommunications infrastructure—Labor agreements. HTMLPDF 82.08.990Exemptions—Import or export commerce. HTMLPDF 82.08.993Exemptions—Fuel cell electric vehicles—Report to the legislature. HTMLPDF 82.08.994Exemptions—Zero emission buses. HTMLPDF 82.08.995Exemptions—Certain limited purpose public corporations, commissions, and authorities. HTMLPDF 82.08.996Exemptions—Battery-powered electric marine propulsion systems—Qualifying vessels. HTMLPDF 82.08.997Exemptions—Temporary medical housing. HTMLPDF 82.08.998Exemptions—Weatherization of a residence. HTMLPDF 82.08.999Exemptions—Joint municipal utility services authorities. HTMLPDF 82.08.9994Exemptions—Bottled water—Prescription use. HTMLPDF 82.08.99941Exemptions—Bottled water—Primary water source unsafe. HTMLPDF 82.08.9995Exemptions—Restaurant employee meals. HTMLPDF 82.08.9996Exemptions—Vessel deconstruction. HTMLPDF 82.08.9997Exemptions—Retail sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, cannabis concentrates, and cannabis-infused products covered by cannabis agreement between state and tribe. HTMLPDF 82.08.9998Exemptions—Cannabis concentrates, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products—Products containing low amounts of THC. HTMLPDF 82.08.9999Exemptions—Vehicles using clean alternative fuels and electric vehicles. HTMLPDF 82.08.99991Tax preferences—Expiration dates. NOTES:

Changes in tax law—Liability: RCW 82.08.064, 82.14.055, and 82.32.430.

Credit for retail sales or use taxes paid to other jurisdictions with respect to property used: RCW 82.12.035.

Direct pay permits: RCW 82.32.087.

Excise tax on real estate transfers: Chapters 82.45 and 82.46 RCW.

Local sales tax: Chapter 82.14 RCW.

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USE TAX

Sections HTMLPDF 82.12.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 82.12.020Use tax imposed. HTMLPDF 82.12.0201Dedication of taxes—Comprehensive performance audits. HTMLPDF 82.12.0203Refinery fuel gas—Value—Tax rate—Local use tax exemption. HTMLPDF 82.12.0205Exemptions—Waste vegetable oil. HTMLPDF 82.12.0207Exemptions—Adapted housing—Disabled veterans—Construction. HTMLPDF 82.12.0208Exemptions—Digital codes. HTMLPDF 82.12.022Natural or manufactured gas—Use tax imposed—Exemption. HTMLPDF 82.12.023Natural or manufactured gas, exempt from use tax imposed by RCW 82.12.020. HTMLPDF 82.12.024Deferral of use tax on certain users of natural or manufactured gas. HTMLPDF 82.12.0251Exemptions—Use of tangible personal property by nonresident while temporarily within state—Use of household goods, personal effects, and private motor vehicles acquired in another state while resident of other state—Use of certain warranties. HTMLPDF 82.12.02525Exemptions—Sale of copied public records by state and local agencies. HTMLPDF 82.12.0253Exemptions—Use of tangible personal property taxable under chapter 82.16 RCW. HTMLPDF 82.12.0254Exemptions—Use of airplanes, locomotives, railroad cars, or watercraft used in interstate or foreign commerce or outside state's territorial waters—Components—Use of vehicles in the transportation of persons or property across state boundaries—Conditions—Use of vehicle under trip permit to point outside state. HTMLPDF 82.12.0255Exemptions—Nontaxable tangible personal property, warranties, and digital products. HTMLPDF 82.12.0256Exemptions—Use of motor vehicle and special fuel—Conditions. HTMLPDF 82.12.02565Exemptions—Machinery and equipment used for manufacturing, research and development, or a testing operation. HTMLPDF 82.12.025651Exemptions—Use of machinery and equipment by public research institutions. HTMLPDF 82.12.02566Exemptions—Use of tangible personal property incorporated in prototype for aircraft parts, auxiliary equipment, and aircraft modification—Limitations on yearly exemption. HTMLPDF 82.12.025661Exemptions—Aircraft maintenance repair—Building construction. HTMLPDF 82.12.02568Exemptions—Use of carbon and similar substances that become an ingredient or component of anodes or cathodes used in producing aluminum for sale. HTMLPDF 82.12.02569Exemptions—Use of tangible personal property related to a building or structure that is an integral part of a laser interferometer gravitational wave observatory. HTMLPDF 82.12.0257Exemptions—Use of personal property of the operating property of a public utility by state or political subdivision. HTMLPDF 82.12.0258Exemptions—Use of personal property previously used in farming and purchased from farmer at auction. HTMLPDF 82.12.0259Exemptions—Use of personal property, digital automated services, or certain other services by federal corporations providing aid and relief. HTMLPDF 82.12.02595Exemptions—Personal property and certain services donated to nonprofit organization or governmental entity. HTMLPDF 82.12.0261Exemptions—Use of livestock. HTMLPDF 82.12.0262Exemptions—Use of poultry for producing poultry and poultry products for sale. HTMLPDF 82.12.0263Exemptions—Use of fuel by extractor or manufacturer thereof. HTMLPDF 82.12.0264Exemptions—Use of dual-controlled motor vehicles by school for driver training. HTMLPDF 82.12.0265Exemptions—Use by bailee of tangible personal property consumed in research, development, etc., activities. HTMLPDF 82.12.0266Exemptions—Use by residents of motor vehicles and trailers acquired and used while members of the armed services and stationed and residing outside the state. HTMLPDF 82.12.0267Exemptions—Use of semen in artificial insemination of livestock. HTMLPDF 82.12.0268Exemptions—Use of form lumber by persons engaged in constructing, repairing, etc., structures for consumers. HTMLPDF 82.12.02685Exemptions—Use of tangible personal property related to farmworker housing. HTMLPDF 82.12.0269Exemptions—Use of sand, gravel, or rock to extent of labor and service charges for mining, sorting, crushing, etc., thereof from county or city quarry for public road purposes. HTMLPDF 82.12.0271Exemptions—Use of wearing apparel only as a sample for display for sale. HTMLPDF 82.12.0272Exemptions—Use of personal property in single trade shows. HTMLPDF 82.12.0273Exemptions—Use of pollen. HTMLPDF 82.12.0274Exemptions—Use of tangible personal property by political subdivision resulting from annexation or incorporation. HTMLPDF 82.12.02745Exemptions—Use by free hospitals of certain items. HTMLPDF 82.12.02747Exemptions—Use of medical products by qualifying blood, tissue, or blood and tissue banks. HTMLPDF 82.12.02748Exemptions—Use of human blood, tissue, organs, bodies, or body parts for medical research or quality control testing. HTMLPDF 82.12.02749Exemptions—Use of medical supplies, chemicals, or materials by organ procurement organization. HTMLPDF 82.12.0275Exemptions—Use of certain drugs or family planning devices. HTMLPDF 82.12.0276Exemptions—Use of returnable containers for beverages and foods. HTMLPDF 82.12.0277Exemptions—Certain medical items. HTMLPDF 82.12.0279Exemptions—Use of ferry vessels by the state or local governmental units—Components thereof. HTMLPDF 82.12.0282Exemptions—Use of vans as ride-sharing vehicles. HTMLPDF 82.12.0283Exemptions—Use of certain irrigation equipment. HTMLPDF 82.12.0284Exemptions—Use of computers or computer components, accessories, software, digital goods, or digital codes donated to schools or colleges. HTMLPDF 82.12.02915Exemptions—Use of items by health or social welfare organizations for alternative housing for youth in crisis. HTMLPDF 82.12.0293Exemptions—Use of food and food ingredients. HTMLPDF 82.12.0294Exemptions—Use of feed for cultivating or raising fish for sale. HTMLPDF 82.12.0296Exemptions—Use of feed consumed by livestock at a public livestock market. HTMLPDF 82.12.0297Exemptions—Use of food purchased under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. HTMLPDF 82.12.0298Exemptions—Use of diesel fuel in operating watercraft in commercial deep sea fishing or commercial passenger fishing boat operations outside the state. HTMLPDF 82.12.031Exemptions—Use by artistic or cultural organizations of certain objects. HTMLPDF 82.12.0311Exemptions—Use of materials and supplies in packing horticultural products. HTMLPDF 82.12.0315Exemptions—Rental or sales related to motion picture or video productions—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 82.12.0316Exemptions—Sales of cigarettes by Indian retailers. HTMLPDF 82.12.0318Exemptions—Use of vapor products sold by Indian retailers. HTMLPDF 82.12.032Exemption—Use of used park model trailers. HTMLPDF 82.12.033Exemption—Use of certain used mobile homes. HTMLPDF 82.12.034Exemption—Use of used floating homes. HTMLPDF 82.12.0345Exemptions—Use of newspapers. HTMLPDF 82.12.0347Exemptions—Use of academic transcripts. HTMLPDF 82.12.035Credit for retail sales or use taxes paid to other jurisdictions with respect to property used. HTMLPDF 82.12.036Exemptions and credits—Pollution control facilities. HTMLPDF 82.12.037Credits and refunds—Bad debts. HTMLPDF 82.12.038Exemptions—Vehicle battery core deposits or credits—Replacement vehicle tire fees—"Core deposits or credits" defined. HTMLPDF 82.12.040Retailers to collect tax—Penalty. HTMLPDF 82.12.045Collection of tax on vehicles by county auditor or director of licensing—Remittance. HTMLPDF 82.12.060Installment sales or leases. HTMLPDF 82.12.070Cash receipts taxpayers—Bad debts. HTMLPDF 82.12.080Administration. HTMLPDF 82.12.145Delivery charges. HTMLPDF 82.12.195Bundled transactions—Tax imposed. HTMLPDF 82.12.207Investment data for investment firms. HTMLPDF 82.12.215Exemptions—Large private airplanes. HTMLPDF 82.12.225Exemptions—Nonprofit fund-raising activities. HTMLPDF 82.12.665Exemptions—Adaptive recreational and rehabilitation facilities. HTMLPDF 82.12.700Exemptions—Vessels sold to nonresidents. HTMLPDF 82.12.702Exemptions—Sales to a farmer performing custom farming services or farm management services. HTMLPDF 82.12.798Exemptions—Use of feminine hygiene products. HTMLPDF 82.12.799Exemptions—Vessels exempt from registration. HTMLPDF 82.12.800Exemptions—Uses of vessel, vessel's trailer by manufacturer. HTMLPDF 82.12.801Exemptions—Uses of vessel, vessel's trailer by dealer. HTMLPDF 82.12.802Vessels held in inventory by dealer or manufacturer—Tax on personal use—Documentation—Rules. HTMLPDF 82.12.803Exemptions—Nebulizers. HTMLPDF 82.12.804Exemptions—Ostomic items. HTMLPDF 82.12.805Exemptions—Personal property used at an aluminum smelter. HTMLPDF 82.12.806Exemptions—Use of computer equipment parts and services by printer or publisher. HTMLPDF 82.12.807Exemptions—Direct mail delivery charges. HTMLPDF 82.12.808Exemptions—Use of medical supplies, chemicals, or materials by comprehensive cancer centers. HTMLPDF 82.12.809Exemptions—Vehicles using clean alternative fuels and electric vehicles, exceptions—Quarterly transfers. HTMLPDF 82.12.810Exemptions—Air pollution control facilities at a thermal electric generation facility—Exceptions—Payments on cessation of operation. HTMLPDF 82.12.811Exemptions—Coal used at coal-fired thermal electric generation facility—Application—Demonstration of progress in air pollution control—Notice of emissions violations—Reapplication—Payments on cessation of operation. HTMLPDF 82.12.814Exemptions—Mobility enhancing equipment. HTMLPDF 82.12.817Exemptions—Fuel cell electric vehicles. HTMLPDF 82.12.818Additional tax on use of motor vehicles if vehicle value exceeds $100,000. HTMLPDF 82.12.820Exemptions—Warehouse and grain elevators and distribution centers. HTMLPDF 82.12.832Exemptions—Use of gun safes. HTMLPDF 82.12.834Exemptions—Sales/leasebacks by regional transit authorities. HTMLPDF 82.12.845Use of motorcycles loaned to department of licensing. HTMLPDF 82.12.850Exemptions—Conifer seed. HTMLPDF 82.12.855Exemptions—Replacement parts for qualifying farm machinery and equipment. HTMLPDF 82.12.860Exemptions—Property and services acquired from a federal credit union. HTMLPDF 82.12.865Exemptions—Diesel, biodiesel, and aircraft fuel for farm fuel users. HTMLPDF 82.12.875Automotive adaptive equipment. HTMLPDF 82.12.880Exemptions—Animal pharmaceuticals. HTMLPDF 82.12.890Exemptions—Livestock nutrient management equipment and facilities. HTMLPDF 82.12.900Exemptions—Anaerobic digesters. HTMLPDF 82.12.910Exemptions—Propane or natural gas to heat chicken structures. HTMLPDF 82.12.920Exemptions—Chicken bedding materials. HTMLPDF 82.12.925Exemptions—Dietary supplements. HTMLPDF 82.12.930Exemptions—Watershed protection or flood prevention. HTMLPDF 82.12.935Exemptions—Disposable devices used to deliver prescription drugs for human use. HTMLPDF 82.12.940Exemptions—Over-the-counter drugs for human use. HTMLPDF 82.12.945Exemptions—Kidney dialysis devices. HTMLPDF 82.12.950Exemptions—Steam, electricity, electrical energy. HTMLPDF 82.12.956Exemptions—Hog fuel used to generate electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel. HTMLPDF 82.12.962Exemptions—Use of machinery and equipment in generating electricity. HTMLPDF 82.12.964Use of machinery and equipment used in generating electricity—Effect of exemption expiration. HTMLPDF 82.12.965Exemptions—Semiconductor materials manufacturing. HTMLPDF 82.12.9651Exemptions—Gases and chemicals used in production of semiconductor materials. HTMLPDF 82.12.970Exemptions—Gases and chemicals used to manufacture semiconductor materials. HTMLPDF 82.12.975Computer parts and software related to the manufacture of commercial airplanes. HTMLPDF 82.12.980Exemptions—Labor, services, and personal property related to the manufacture of commercial airplanes. HTMLPDF 82.12.983Exemptions—Wax and ceramic materials. HTMLPDF 82.12.985Exemptions—Insulin. HTMLPDF 82.12.986Exemptions—Eligible server equipment—Eligible power infrastructure—Computer data centers. HTMLPDF 82.12.9861Exemptions—Eligible server equipment—Eligible power infrastructure—Computer data centers in counties with populations over 800,000. HTMLPDF 82.12.989Exemptions—Internet and telecommunications infrastructure. HTMLPDF 82.12.994Exemptions—Zero emission buses. HTMLPDF 82.12.995Exemptions—Certain limited purpose public corporations, commissions, and authorities. HTMLPDF 82.12.996Exemptions—Battery-powered electric marine propulsion systems—Qualifying vessels. HTMLPDF 82.12.998Exemptions—Weatherization of a residence. HTMLPDF 82.12.999Exemptions—Joint municipal utility services authorities. HTMLPDF 82.12.9993Exemptions—Food, drinks, or meals furnished by a senior living community. HTMLPDF 82.12.9994Exemptions—Bottled water—Prescription use. HTMLPDF 82.12.99941Exemptions—Bottled water—Primary water source unsafe. HTMLPDF 82.12.9995Exemptions—Restaurant employee meals. HTMLPDF 82.12.9997Exemptions—Cannabis, useable cannabis, cannabis concentrates, and cannabis-infused products covered by cannabis agreement between state and tribe. HTMLPDF 82.12.9998Exemptions—Cannabis concentrates, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products—Products containing low amounts of THC. HTMLPDF 82.12.9999Exemptions—Vehicles using clean alternative fuels and electric vehicles. HTMLPDF 82.12.99991Tax preferences—Expiration dates. NOTES:

Changes in tax law—Liability: RCW 82.08.064, 82.14.055, and 82.32.430.

Direct pay permits: RCW 82.32.087.

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Sections HTMLPDF 84.36.005Property subject to taxation. HTMLPDF 84.36.010Public, certain public-private and tribal property exempt. HTMLPDF 84.36.012Tribal property exemption—Application. HTMLPDF 84.36.015Property valued at less than five hundred dollars—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 84.36.020Cemeteries, churches, parsonages, convents, and grounds. HTMLPDF 84.36.030Property used for character building, benevolent, protective, or rehabilitative social services—Camp facilities—Veteran or relief organization owned property—Property of nonprofit organizations that issue debt for student loans or that are guarantee agencies. HTMLPDF 84.36.031Clarification of exemption in RCW 84.36.030. HTMLPDF 84.36.032Administrative offices of nonprofit religious organizations. HTMLPDF 84.36.035Property used by qualifying blood, tissue, or blood and tissue banks. HTMLPDF 84.36.037Nonprofit organization property connected with operation of public assembly hall or meeting place. HTMLPDF 84.36.040Nonprofit child day care centers, libraries, orphanages, homes or hospitals for the sick or infirm, outpatient dialysis facilities. HTMLPDF 84.36.041Nonprofit homes for the aging. HTMLPDF 84.36.042Nonprofit organization, corporation, or association property used to provide housing for persons with developmental disabilities. HTMLPDF 84.36.043Nonprofit organization property used in providing emergency or transitional housing to low-income homeless persons or victims of domestic violence—Recovery residences. HTMLPDF 84.36.045Nonprofit organization property available without charge for medical research or training of medical personnel. HTMLPDF 84.36.046Nonprofit cancer clinic or center. HTMLPDF 84.36.047Nonprofit organization property used for transmission or reception of radio or television signals originally broadcast by governmental agencies. HTMLPDF 84.36.049Nonprofit homeownership development. HTMLPDF 84.36.050Schools and colleges. HTMLPDF 84.36.060Art, scientific and historical collections and property used to maintain, etc., such collections—Property of associations engaged in production and performance of musical, dance, artistic, etc., works—Fire engines, implements, and buildings of cities, towns, or fire companies—Humane societies. HTMLPDF 84.36.070Intangible personal property—Appraisal. HTMLPDF 84.36.079Rights, title, interest, and materials of certain vessels under construction. HTMLPDF 84.36.080Certain ships and vessels. HTMLPDF 84.36.090Exemption for other ships and vessels. HTMLPDF 84.36.100Size of vessel immaterial. HTMLPDF 84.36.105Cargo containers used in ocean commerce. HTMLPDF 84.36.110Household goods and personal effects—Fifteen thousand dollars actual value to head of family. HTMLPDF 84.36.120Household goods and personal effects—Definitions. HTMLPDF 84.36.130Airport property in this state for smaller airports belonging to municipalities of adjoining states. HTMLPDF 84.36.133Aircraft owned and operated by a commuter air carrier. HTMLPDF 84.36.135Real and personal property of housing finance commission. HTMLPDF 84.36.210Public right-of-way easements. HTMLPDF 84.36.230Interstate bridges—Reciprocity. HTMLPDF 84.36.240Soil and water conservation districts, personal property. HTMLPDF 84.36.250Water distribution property owned by nonprofit corporation or cooperative association. HTMLPDF 84.36.255Improvements to benefit fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, and water quantity—Cooperative assistance to landowners—Certification of best management practice—Limitation—Landowner claim and certification. HTMLPDF 84.36.260Property, interests, etc., used for conservation of ecological systems, natural resources, or open space—Conservation or scientific research organizations. HTMLPDF 84.36.262Cessation of use giving rise to exemption. HTMLPDF 84.36.264Application for exemption under RCW 84.36.260, conservation of ecological systems. HTMLPDF 84.36.300Stocks of merchandise, goods, wares, or material—Aircraft parts, etc.—When eligible for exemption. HTMLPDF 84.36.301Legislative finding and declaration for RCW 84.36.300. HTMLPDF 84.36.310Requirements for exemption under RCW 84.36.300. HTMLPDF 84.36.320Inspection of books and records for exemption under RCW 84.36.300. HTMLPDF 84.36.350Property owned and used for sheltered workshops for persons with disabilities. HTMLPDF 84.36.379Residences—Property tax exemption—Findings. HTMLPDF 84.36.381Residences—Property tax exemptions—Qualifications. HTMLPDF 84.36.383Residences—Definitions. HTMLPDF 84.36.385Residences—Claim for exemption—Forms—Change of status—Publication and notice of qualifications and manner of making claims. HTMLPDF 84.36.387Residences—Claimants—Penalty for falsification—Reduction by remainderman. HTMLPDF 84.36.389Residences—Rules and regulations—Audits—Confidentiality—Criminal penalty. HTMLPDF 84.36.400Improvements to single-family dwellings—Accessory dwelling units rented to low-income households in certain counties. HTMLPDF 84.36.451Right to occupy or use certain public property, including leasehold interests. HTMLPDF 84.36.470Agricultural products—Exemption. HTMLPDF 84.36.477Business inventories. HTMLPDF 84.36.480Nonprofit fair associations. HTMLPDF 84.36.487Air pollution control equipment in thermal electric generation facilities—Records—Payments on cessation of operation. HTMLPDF 84.36.500Conservation futures on agricultural land. HTMLPDF 84.36.510Mobile homes in dealer's inventory. HTMLPDF 84.36.550Nonprofit organizations—Property used for solicitation or collection of gifts, donations, or grants. HTMLPDF 84.36.560Nonprofit organizations that provide rental housing or used space to qualifying households. HTMLPDF 84.36.570Nonprofit organizations—Property used for agricultural research and education programs. HTMLPDF 84.36.590Property used in connection with privatization contract at Hanford reservation. HTMLPDF 84.36.595Motor vehicles, travel trailers, campers, and vehicles carrying exempt licenses. HTMLPDF 84.36.597Heavy equipment rental property. HTMLPDF 84.36.600Computer software. HTMLPDF 84.36.605Sales/leasebacks by regional transit authorities. HTMLPDF 84.36.630Farming machinery and equipment. HTMLPDF 84.36.635Property used for the operation of an anaerobic digester. HTMLPDF 84.36.640Property used for the manufacture of wood biomass fuel. HTMLPDF 84.36.645Semiconductor materials. HTMLPDF 84.36.650Property used by certain nonprofits to solicit or collect money for artists. HTMLPDF 84.36.655Property related to the manufacture of superefficient airplanes. HTMLPDF 84.36.660Installation of automatic sprinkler system under RCW 19.27.500 through 19.27.520. HTMLPDF 84.36.665Military housing. HTMLPDF 84.36.670Senior citizen organizations—Property used for operation of a multipurpose senior citizen center. HTMLPDF 84.36.675Housing for low-income households provided by limited equity cooperatives. HTMLPDF 84.36.680Generation or storage of renewable energy. GENERAL PROVISIONS

HTMLPDF 84.36.800Definitions. HTMLPDF 84.36.805Conditions for obtaining exemptions by nonprofit organizations, associations, or corporations. HTMLPDF 84.36.810Cessation of use under which exemption granted—Collection of taxes. HTMLPDF 84.36.812Additional tax payable at time of sale—Appeal of assessed values. HTMLPDF 84.36.813Change in use—Duty to notify county assessor—Examination—Recommendation. HTMLPDF 84.36.815Tax exempt status—Initial application—Renewal. HTMLPDF 84.36.820Renewal notice for exempt property—Failure to file before due date, effect. HTMLPDF 84.36.825Late filing penalty. HTMLPDF 84.36.830Review of applications for exemption—Procedure—Approval or denial—Notice. HTMLPDF 84.36.833Application for exemption or renewal may include all contiguous exempt property. HTMLPDF 84.36.835List of exempt properties to be prepared and furnished each county assessor. HTMLPDF 84.36.840Statements—Reports—Information—Filing—Requirements. HTMLPDF 84.36.845Revocation of exemption approved or renewed due to inaccurate information. HTMLPDF 84.36.850Review—Appeals. HTMLPDF 84.36.855Property changing from exempt to taxable status—Procedure. HTMLPDF 84.36.860Public notice of provisions of act. HTMLPDF 84.36.865Rules and regulations. HTMLPDF 84.36.905Effective date—Construction—1973 2nd ex.s. c 40. NOTES:

Burying places: RCW 68.24.220.

Cemetery associations: RCW 68.20.110, 68.20.120.

Columbia Basin project: RCW 89.12.120.

Conservation districts: Chapter 89.08 RCW.

Consumer loan act: Chapter 31.04 RCW.

Credit unions: Chapter 31.12 RCW.

Federal agencies and instrumentalities: State Constitution Art. 7 ss 1, 3; Title 37 RCW.

Flood control district property: RCW 86.09.520.

Irrigation district property: RCW 87.03.260.

Local improvement trust property: RCW 35.53.010.

Olympic National Park: RCW 37.08.210.

Open space, agricultural, timberlands—Current use—Conservation futures: Chapter 84.34 RCW.

Privilege taxes: Chapter 54.28 RCW.

Public utility districts—Taxation: RCW 54.16.080.

Rainier National Park: RCW 37.08.200.

Savings and loan associations: RCW 33.28.040.

Termination of tax preferences: Chapter 43.136 RCW.

Timber and forestlands: Chapter 84.33 RCW.

Timber property tax exemption: RCW 84.33.040.

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Chapter 85.08 RCW: DIKING, DRAINAGE, AND SEWERAGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS

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Sections HTMLPDF 85.08.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 85.08.015Certain powers and rights governed by chapter 85.38 RCW. HTMLPDF 85.08.025Voting rights. HTMLPDF 85.08.190Eminent domain—Consolidation of actions. HTMLPDF 85.08.200Verdict to fix damages and benefits—Judgment. HTMLPDF 85.08.210Warrant for damages. HTMLPDF 85.08.220Construction to be directed, when. HTMLPDF 85.08.230Levy for preliminary expenses—Collection—"Preliminary expenses" defined. HTMLPDF 85.08.285Special assessment bonds. HTMLPDF 85.08.300Supervisors—Election—Duties. HTMLPDF 85.08.305Supervisors—Terms of office—County engineer to act as supervisor. HTMLPDF 85.08.310Construction of improvements—Contracts with United States. HTMLPDF 85.08.320Compensation and expenses of officers and employees—Costs paid by voucher, payroll, or warrant. HTMLPDF 85.08.340Crossing roads or public utilities—Procedure—Costs. HTMLPDF 85.08.360Total costs—Apportionment—Board of appraisers. HTMLPDF 85.08.370Benefits to public roads, sewer systems—Apportionment of cost against city, county and state. HTMLPDF 85.08.375Benefits to state lands—Apportionment of costs. HTMLPDF 85.08.380Benefits to and protection from irrigation system. HTMLPDF 85.08.385Drainage ditches along highway, etc. HTMLPDF 85.08.390Schedule of property and benefits—Filing. HTMLPDF 85.08.400Hearing on schedule—Notice—Levy of assessment—State lands. HTMLPDF 85.08.410Schedule approved or modified—Maintenance assessment. HTMLPDF 85.08.420Assessment roll—Form—Notice—Publication. HTMLPDF 85.08.430Payment of assessments—Interest—Lien. HTMLPDF 85.08.440Appeal from apportionment—Procedure—Appellate review. HTMLPDF 85.08.450Regularity and validity of proceedings conclusive. HTMLPDF 85.08.460District liable on judgments—Supplemental levy. HTMLPDF 85.08.470District funds. HTMLPDF 85.08.480Collection of assessments—Certificates of delinquency—Foreclosure. HTMLPDF 85.08.490Title acquired at sale—Foreclosure for general taxes—Lien of assessments preserved. HTMLPDF 85.08.500Resale or lease by county—Disposition of proceeds—Tax statements. HTMLPDF 85.08.510Invalid levy—Reassessment. HTMLPDF 85.08.520Supplemental assessments. HTMLPDF 85.08.530Levies against county, city or town, how paid. HTMLPDF 85.08.540Abandonment or change in system—Subdistricts. HTMLPDF 85.08.560Extension of existing system—Apportionment of cost. HTMLPDF 85.08.565Special assessments—Budgets—Alternative methods. HTMLPDF 85.08.570Districts in two or more counties—Notice—Hearings. HTMLPDF 85.08.630Waters developed—Defined—Disposal of. HTMLPDF 85.08.640Waters developed—Contracts for use and sale. HTMLPDF 85.08.650Waters developed—Application for use. HTMLPDF 85.08.660Waters developed—Notice of hearing—Form of application—Bond. HTMLPDF 85.08.670Prosecuting attorney—Duties. HTMLPDF 85.08.680Rules and regulations. HTMLPDF 85.08.690Penalty for injury to or interference with improvement. HTMLPDF 85.08.820Drainage bonds owned by state—Cancellation of interest and assessments—Levy omitted. HTMLPDF 85.08.830Merger of improvement district with irrigation district—Authorized. HTMLPDF 85.08.840Merger of improvement district with irrigation district—Jurisdiction to hear, supervise, and conduct proceedings—Clerk, notice, records. HTMLPDF 85.08.850Merger of improvement district with irrigation district—Petition—Signing—Presentation. HTMLPDF 85.08.860Merger of improvement district with irrigation district—Assent by irrigation district—Election, order, notice. HTMLPDF 85.08.870Merger of improvement district with irrigation district—Notice, contents—Election, ballots. HTMLPDF 85.08.880Merger of improvement district with irrigation district—Proceedings and costs on approval or disapproval. HTMLPDF 85.08.890Merger of improvement district with irrigation district—Prior indebtedness. HTMLPDF 85.08.895Annexation of territory—Consolidation of special districts—Suspension of operations—Reactivation. HTMLPDF 85.08.900Alternative methods of formation of improvement districts. HTMLPDF 85.08.905Sewerage improvement districts—Powers. HTMLPDF 85.08.910Sewerage improvement districts located in counties with populations of from forty thousand to less than seventy thousand become water-sewer districts. HTMLPDF 85.08.920Sewerage improvement districts operating as sewer districts become water-sewer districts—Procedure. NOTES:

Reviser's note: Chapter 85.08 RCW is almost entirely composed of chapter 176, Laws of 1913, the basic drainage improvement district act, as it has been amended and added to by subsequent legislation. Chapter 130, Laws of 1917 and chapter 157, Laws of 1921 are primarily express amendments to such basic act, however, also contained in such acts were several sections not expressly amendatory of the basic act but which are in pari materia therewith; therefore, such other sections are also codified in this chapter. Further, RCW 85.08.820 contains an independent session law which is in pari materia and so closely connected with the subject matter of this chapter that it has been codified herein. Thus, throughout chapter 85.08 RCW the term "this act" has been translated to read "this chapter" unless because of peculiar circumstances other treatment is required in which case it is specially noted.

Repeal and saving (1913 c 176 s 39): "Sec. 39. Chapter LXVI of the Laws of 1901 is hereby repealed, saving and excepting, however, that the provisions of said act shall continue in force and effect and shall be applicable to and shall govern all proceedings, rights and powers, in the case of ditches already contracted for, or under construction under said act, and in the case of the maintenance of the same for the current year 1913; and the method of supervision, construction, payment for the work, apportionment of costs, and assessment and collection thereof, delinquency and foreclosing thereof and penalties therefor, and all other proceedings in regard to the same, shall be as in said chapter LXVI of Laws of 1901 prescribed: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That with the consent of the holders of warrants heretofore issued or hereafter issued for work already begun or contracted for under said act, or with the consent of the contractor engaged in constructing any ditch or drainage system under said act, the provisions of this act in regard to the funding of such warrants with bonds, or the payment for work with bonds and the issuance and sale thereof, and all provisions in regard to such issuing of bonds, shall be applicable to such outstanding warrants or work already begun or contracts let for work. And in such event and to the extent of the costs so acquiesced in by warrant holders or contractors, all the provisions of this act in regard to the method of payment, form, issuing and sale, of bonds and warrants, extension of the assessment over a term of years, collecting, delinquency, interest and foreclosure of the assessments, and all other proceedings in regard thereto shall be as in this act provided. In such event the county commissioners shall prescribe the method and time of payment of the assessments and whether bonds shall be issued and perform any other proper act in regard to the same, at a special meeting called for that purpose, or at the hearing on the apportionment of costs provided for in section 30 hereof. PROVIDED, ALSO, That in case any of the provisions of this act shall be applied to any proceedings in regard to any ditch begun under said chapter LXVI of the Laws of 1901 and the same shall be held not to be legally applicable thereto by a court of competent jurisdiction, then appropriate and proper proceedings for the performance of said acts or duties shall be had and done in regard thereto, as in said chapter LXVI of the Laws of 1901 provided. And from the time any such drainage district organized and existing under the provisions of said chapter LXVI of the Laws of 1901, shall be brought under the provisions of this act, said district shall be known and designated in all proceedings and records relating thereto, as Drainage Improvement District No. . . . . of . . . . . . County, retaining its original serial number. Nothing in this act contained shall be construed as in anywise modifying or repealing any of the provisions of chapter CXV of the Laws of 1895, or the acts amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto, or affecting any proceeding heretofore or that may hereafter be had under the provisions of said act."

Applicability of prior laws (1913 c 176 s 40): "Sec. 40. Except as specified in the foregoing section, all of the provisions of this act, instead of said chapter LXVI of the Laws of 1901, shall be applicable to and shall govern and be the law in all respects, in regard to all ditches and drainage systems now existing, initiated or applied for under said chapter LXVI of the Laws of 1901, and all powers hereby vested in or granted to all boards and officers under this act shall be vested in such boards and officers that shall hereafter have charge of the work, or administering of the affairs of such ditches and drainage systems, and the districts in which they lie."

Severability (1913 c 176 s 41): "Sec. 41. An adjudication that any section, paragraph, or portion of this act, or any provision thereof, or proceeding provided for therein, is unconstitutional or invalid shall not affect or determine the constitutionality, or validity, of this act as a whole or of any other portion or provisions thereof, and all provisions of this act not adjudicated to be unconstitutional shall be and remain in full force and effect and shall be operative until specifically adjudicated to be unconstitutional or invalid."

Dissolution of inactive special purpose districts: Chapter 36.96 RCW.

Local governmental organizations, actions affecting boundaries, etc., review by boundary review boards: Chapter 36.93 RCW.

Special district creation and operation: Chapter 85.38 RCW.

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Chapter 87.01 RCW Dispositions: IRRIGATION DISTRICTS — ORGANIZATION, ELECTIONS, POWERS, ETC.

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Chapter 87.01 RCW Dispositions

IRRIGATION DISTRICTS — ORGANIZATION, ELECTIONS, POWERS, ETC.

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                    87.01.010 
                    Purposes for which district may be formed.


                    [1923 c 138 § 2; RRS § 7417-1.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.010.






                    87.01.020 
                    Petition — Contents — Bond.


                    [(i) 1923 c 138 § 1, last am'ds 1890 p 671 § 1; RRS § 7417.  Now codified as RCW 87.03.005.  (ii) 1923 c 138 § 3, part, last am'ds 1890 p 671 § 2; RRS § 7418, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 87.03.020.






                    87.01.030 
                    Notice of hearing — Investigation by director.


                    [1923 c 138 § 3, part, last am'ds 1890 p 671 § 2; RRS § 7418, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 87.03.020.






                    87.01.040 
                    Hearing — Order.


                    [1923 c 138 § 3, part, last am'ds 1890 p 671 § 2; RRS § 7418, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 87.03.020.






                    87.01.050 
                    Notice of election.


                    [1923 c 138 § 3, part, last am'ds 1890 p 671 § 2; RRS § 7418, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 87.03.020.






                    87.01.060 
                    State lands may be included — Assessments — Collection.


                    [1951 2nd ex.s. c 15 § 1, last am'ds 1919 c 180 § 2; RRS § 7419.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.025.






                    87.01.070 
                    Election to form district, how conducted.


                    [1955 c 57 § 2.  Prior:  1921 c 129 § 3, part; 1917 c 162 § 2, part; 1913 c 165 § 2, part; 1890 p 672 § 3, part; RRS § 7420, part.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.035.






                    87.01.080 
                    Canvass of returns — Order.


                    [1955 c 57 § 3.  Prior:  1921 c 129 § 3, part; 1917 c 162 § 2, part; 1913 c 165 § 2, part; 1890 p 672 § 3, part; RRS § 7420, part.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.040.






                    87.01.090 
                    Qualifications of voters and directors — Districts of two hundred thousand acres.


                    [1961 c 192 § 12; 1955 c 57 § 4; 1953 c 122 § 1.  Prior:  1921 c 129 § 3, part; 1917 c 162 § 2, part; 1913 c 165 § 2, part; 1890 p 672 § 3; RRS § 7420, part.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.045.






                    87.01.091 
                    Qualification in district less than two hundred thousand acres — Residence and business lot exception — Petition.


                    [1955 c 57 § 5.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.050.






                    87.01.092 
                    Qualification in district less than two hundred thousand acres — Notice of hearing.


                    [1955 c 57 § 6.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.055.






                    87.01.093 
                    Qualification in district less than two hundred thousand acres — Hearing — Failure to show cause — Order.


                    [1955 c 57 § 7.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.060.






                    87.01.094 
                    Qualification in district less than two hundred thousand acres — Election — Notice.


                    [1955 c 57 § 8.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.065.






                    87.01.0945 
                    Qualification in district less than two hundred thousand acres — Results of election — Order.


                    [1955 c 57 § 9.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.070.






                    87.01.095 
                    Elections are governed by irrigation district laws.


                    [1951 c 201 § 1.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.030.






                    87.01.096 
                    Absentee voting — Certification of inconvenience.


                    [1961 c 105 § 2.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.031.






                    87.01.097 
                    Absentee voting — Notice of election, contents — Ballot and form of certificate of qualifications to be furnished.


                    [1961 c 105 § 3.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.032.






                    87.01.098 
                    Absentee voting — Requirements for ballot to be counted — Statement of qualifications — Form of ballot.


                    [1961 c 105 § 4.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.033.






                    87.01.099 
                    Absentee voting — How incoming ballots are handled — Canvass — Statement of result of both regular and absentee ballots.


                    [1961 c 105 § 5.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.034.






                    87.01.100 
                    Directors — Election — Terms — Increase and decrease.


                    [1961 c 192 § 14.  Prior:  1931 c 41 § 1, part, last am'ds 1890 p 673 § 4; RRS § 7421, part.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.080.






                    87.01.110 
                    Ballots in all elections — Declaration of candidacy — Petition of nomination, when election not required.


                    [1961 c 105 § 1; 1941 c 171 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 7420-1.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.075.






                    87.01.120 
                    Directors — Vacancies, how filled.


                    [1961 c 192 § 15.  Prior:  1931 c 41 § 1, part, last am'ds 1890 p 673 § 4; RRS § 7421, part.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.081.






                    87.01.130 
                    Directors — Oaths of office and official bonds — Secretary.


                    [1961 c 192 § 16.  Prior:  1931 c 41 § 1, part, last am'ds 1890 p 673 § 4; RRS § 7421, part.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.082.






                    87.01.140 
                    District elections — Election boards — Notice.


                    [1890 p 674 § 5; RRS § 7422.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.085.






                    87.01.150 
                    Election officers — Voting hours.


                    [1931 c 60 § 1; 1890 p 674 § 6; RRS § 7423.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.090.






                    87.01.160 
                    Counting votes — Record of ballots.


                    [1890 p 675 § 7; RRS § 7424.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.095.






                    87.01.170 
                    Certification of returns.


                    [1890 p 675 § 8, part; RRS § 7425, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 87.03.100.






                    87.01.180 
                    Canvass.


                    [1890 p 676 § 9; RRS § 7426.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.105.






                    87.01.190 
                    Certificate of election.


                    [1913 c 165 § 4, last am'ds 1890 p 676 § 10; RRS § 7427.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.110.






                    87.01.200 
                    Organization of board — Meetings — Quorum.


                    [1921 c 129 § 5, part, last am'ds 1890 p 677 § 11; RRS § 7428, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 87.03.115.






                    87.01.210 
                    Powers and duties.


                    [(i) 1890 p 675 § 8, part; RRS § 7425, part, now codified in RCW 87.03.100.  (ii) 1921 c 129 § 6, part, last am'ds 1890 p 678 § 12; RRS § 7429, part, now codified in RCW 87.03.140.  (iii) 1943 c 57 § 1, last am'ds 1923 c 138 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 7417-2.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.015.






                    87.01.220 
                    Power as to incurring indebtedness.


                    [1953 c 108 § 1.  Prior:  1921 c 129 § 25; 1917 c 162 § 9; 1915 c 179 § 20; 1895 c 165 § 25; 1890 p 693 § 42; RRS § 7459.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.475.






                    87.01.225 
                    Group insurance — Purchase.


                    [1951 c 159 § 1.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.160.






                    87.01.230 
                    Conveyances — Actions by and against district.


                    [1890 p 679 § 14; RRS § 7431.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.155.






                    87.01.240 
                    Merger of district with drainage, joint drainage, or consolidated drainage improvement district — Power to assent.


                    [1957 c 94 § 10.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.720.






                    87.01.250 
                    Merger of district with drainage, joint drainage, or consolidated drainage improvement district — Notice — Contents — Publication — Show cause against merger.


                    [1957 c 94 § 11.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.725.






                    87.01.260 
                    Merger of district with drainage, joint drainage, or consolidated drainage improvement district — Hearing — Failure to show cause deemed assent.


                    [1957 c 94 § 12.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.730.






                    87.01.270 
                    Merger of district with drainage, joint drainage, or consolidated drainage improvement district — Assent, refusal to assent — Effect of show cause against merger.


                    [1957 c 94 § 13.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.735.






                    87.01.280 
                    Merger of district with drainage, joint drainage, or consolidated drainage improvement district — Election.


                    [1957 c 94 § 14.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.740.






                    87.01.290 
                    Merger of district with drainage, joint drainage, or consolidated drainage improvement district — Order of assent or refusal — Filing.


                    [1957 c 94 § 15.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.745.






                    87.01.300 
                    Lump sum payment to district for irrigable lands acquired for highway purposes.


                    [1959 c 303 § 1.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.810.






                    87.01.310 
                    Lump sum payment to district for irrigable lands acquired for highway purposes — Order relieving further district assessments.


                    [1959 c 303 § 2.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.815.




















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Sections HTMLPDF 87.03.001Actions subject to review by boundary review board—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 87.03.005District proposed—Powers, when organized. HTMLPDF 87.03.010Certain purposes for which district may be formed. HTMLPDF 87.03.013Development of hydroelectric generation capabilities—Legislative finding, intent—Limitation. HTMLPDF 87.03.015Certain powers of district enumerated—Heat-related alert limitations. HTMLPDF 87.03.0155Contract and formation powers. HTMLPDF 87.03.016District may provide street lighting—Limitations. HTMLPDF 87.03.017District may assist residential owners in financing for conservation of energy—When—Plan—Limitations. HTMLPDF 87.03.0175District assistance for conservation, improvement, preservation, and efficient use. HTMLPDF 87.03.018Creation of legal authority to carry out powers—Method—Indebtedness. HTMLPDF 87.03.019Cooperative watershed management. HTMLPDF 87.03.020Organization of district—Petition—Bond—Notice—Hearing—Order—Notice of election. HTMLPDF 87.03.025State lands situated in or taken into district—Procedure—Assessments, collection. HTMLPDF 87.03.030Elections are governed by irrigation district laws. HTMLPDF 87.03.031Absentee voting. HTMLPDF 87.03.032Absentee voting—Notice of election, contents—Ballot and form of certificate of qualifications to be furnished—Mail-in ballots. HTMLPDF 87.03.033Absentee or mail-in voting—Statement of qualifications—Form of ballot. HTMLPDF 87.03.034Absentee voting—How incoming ballots are handled—Canvass—Statement of result of both regular and absentee ballots. HTMLPDF 87.03.035Elections to form district—How conducted. HTMLPDF 87.03.040Elections to form district—Canvass of returns—Order. HTMLPDF 87.03.045Qualifications of voters and directors—Districts of 200,000 acres. HTMLPDF 87.03.051Qualifications of voters and directors—Districts of less than 200,000 acres. HTMLPDF 87.03.056Election security requirements. HTMLPDF 87.03.058Election security requirements—Willful violation—Penalties. HTMLPDF 87.03.071Certain districts—Individual ownerships—Two votes. HTMLPDF 87.03.075Ballots in all elections—Declaration of candidacy—Petition of nomination—When election not required. HTMLPDF 87.03.080Directors—Election—Terms—Increase and decrease. HTMLPDF 87.03.081Directors—Vacancies, how filled. HTMLPDF 87.03.082Directors—Oaths of office—Secretary. HTMLPDF 87.03.083Directors—Recall and discharge. HTMLPDF 87.03.085Post-organization district elections—Election boards—Notice. HTMLPDF 87.03.090Post-organization district elections—Election officers—Voting hours. HTMLPDF 87.03.095Post-organization district elections—Counting votes—Record of ballots. HTMLPDF 87.03.100Post-organization district elections—Certification of returns—Preservation for recount. HTMLPDF 87.03.105Post-organization district elections—Canvass. HTMLPDF 87.03.110Post-organization district elections—Statement of result of election—Certificate of election. HTMLPDF 87.03.115Organization of board—Meetings—Quorum—Certain powers and duties. HTMLPDF 87.03.120System of drainage, sanitary sewers, or sewage disposal or treatment plants—Question—Notice—Meeting—Resolution. HTMLPDF 87.03.125System of drainage, sanitary sewers, or sewage disposal or treatment plants—Powers upon passage of resolution. HTMLPDF 87.03.130District change of name. HTMLPDF 87.03.135Sale or lease of district personal property. HTMLPDF 87.03.136Sale or lease of district real property. HTMLPDF 87.03.137Purchase or condemnation for developing hydroelectric generation capabilities—Limitations. HTMLPDF 87.03.138Civil immunity of directors, officers, employees, or agents for good faith performance of official duties. HTMLPDF 87.03.139Lawful disposal of sewage and waste by others—Immunity. HTMLPDF 87.03.140Board's powers and duties generally—Condemnation procedure. HTMLPDF 87.03.145Condemnation—Finding of benefits and damages—Judgment—Costs. HTMLPDF 87.03.150Condemnation—Title acquired by district. HTMLPDF 87.03.155Conveyances—Actions by and against district. HTMLPDF 87.03.158Officers, employees, agents—Legal representation—Costs of defense. HTMLPDF 87.03.160Group insurance—Purchase. HTMLPDF 87.03.162Liability insurance for officials and employees. HTMLPDF 87.03.165Proposed works—Surveys, maps and plans to be prepared. HTMLPDF 87.03.170Proposed works—Certification filed with director of ecology. HTMLPDF 87.03.175Proposed works—Director's findings to district board. HTMLPDF 87.03.180Proposed works—Substance of director's findings. HTMLPDF 87.03.185Proposed works—Reclamation Service may make findings. HTMLPDF 87.03.190Proposed works—Plan of development—Special election. HTMLPDF 87.03.195Proposed works—Certain irrigation districts excepted. HTMLPDF 87.03.200Bonds—Election for—Form and contents—Exchange—Cancellation—Sale and issue—Reissue—Election concerning contract with United States—Penalty. HTMLPDF 87.03.205Sections exclusive of other bonding methods—Validation. HTMLPDF 87.03.210Sale or pledge of bonds. HTMLPDF 87.03.215Payment of bonds and interest, other indebtedness—Lien, enforcement of—Scope of section. HTMLPDF 87.03.235Rights of federal agencies as to certain district bonds. HTMLPDF 87.03.240Assessments, how and when made—Assessment roll. HTMLPDF 87.03.245Deputy secretaries for assessment. HTMLPDF 87.03.250Assessment roll to be filed—Notice of equalization. HTMLPDF 87.03.255Equalization of assessments. HTMLPDF 87.03.260Levies, amount—Special funds—Failure to make levy, procedure. HTMLPDF 87.03.265Lien of assessment. HTMLPDF 87.03.270Assessments, when delinquent—Assessment book, purpose—Statement of assessments due—Collection—Additional fee for delinquency. HTMLPDF 87.03.271Lien for delinquent assessment to include costs and interest. HTMLPDF 87.03.272Secretary may act as collection agent of nondelinquent assessments—Official bond—Collection procedure—Delinquency list. HTMLPDF 87.03.275Medium of payment of assessments. HTMLPDF 87.03.277Payment by credit cards, charge cards, and other electronic communication. HTMLPDF 87.03.280Cancellation of assessments due United States—Procedure. HTMLPDF 87.03.285Segregation of assessment—Authorization. HTMLPDF 87.03.290Segregation of assessment—Hearing. HTMLPDF 87.03.295Segregation of assessment—Notice of hearing. HTMLPDF 87.03.300Segregation of assessment—Order. HTMLPDF 87.03.305Segregation of assessment—Amendment of roll—Effect. HTMLPDF 87.03.420Evidence of assessment, what is. HTMLPDF 87.03.430Bonds—Interest payments. HTMLPDF 87.03.435Construction work—Notice—Bids—Contracts—Bonds. HTMLPDF 87.03.436Small works roster. HTMLPDF 87.03.437Competitive bids—Use of purchase contract process in RCW 39.04.190. HTMLPDF 87.03.438"County treasurer," "treasurer of the county," defined. HTMLPDF 87.03.440Treasurer—County treasurer as ex officio district treasurer—Designated district treasurer—Duties and powers—Bond—Claims—Preliminary notice requirements when claim for crop damage. HTMLPDF 87.03.441Temporary funds. HTMLPDF 87.03.442Bonds of secretary and depositaries. HTMLPDF 87.03.443Upgrading and improvement fund authorized—Deposits—Use of funds. HTMLPDF 87.03.445Acquisition, construction, and operating funds—Tolls and assessments, alternative methods of—Liens, foreclosure of—Delinquencies by tenants. HTMLPDF 87.03.450Income from sale of electricity. HTMLPDF 87.03.455District's right to cross other property. HTMLPDF 87.03.460Compensation and expenses of directors, officers, employees. HTMLPDF 87.03.470Special assessments—Election—Notes. HTMLPDF 87.03.475Power as to incurring indebtedness. HTMLPDF 87.03.480Local improvement districts—Petition. HTMLPDF 87.03.485Local improvement districts—Notice—Hearing—Initiation by board, procedure. HTMLPDF 87.03.486Local improvement districts—Notice to contain statement that assessments may vary from estimates. HTMLPDF 87.03.487Local improvement districts—Sanitary sewer or potable water facilities—Notice to certain property owners. HTMLPDF 87.03.490Local improvement districts—Adoption of plan—Bonds, form and contents—New lands may be included. HTMLPDF 87.03.492Local improvement districts—Bonds, valid claim—General indebtedness. HTMLPDF 87.03.495Local improvement districts—Costs of the improvement—Assessments—Disposal of bonds. HTMLPDF 87.03.500Local improvement districts—Payment of bonds. HTMLPDF 87.03.505Local improvement districts—L.I.D. unable to pay costs—Survey—Reassessments. HTMLPDF 87.03.510Local improvement districts—Irrigation district L.I.D. guarantee fund. HTMLPDF 87.03.515Local improvement districts—Refunding bonds. HTMLPDF 87.03.520Local improvement districts—Contracts with state or United States for local improvement work. HTMLPDF 87.03.522Irrigation district authorized to finance local improvements with general district funds. HTMLPDF 87.03.525Local improvement districts—Provisions applicable to districts formerly organized. HTMLPDF 87.03.526Local improvement districts—Safeguarding open canals or ditches—Assessments and benefits. HTMLPDF 87.03.527Local improvement districts—Alternative methods of formation. HTMLPDF 87.03.530Consolidation of irrigation districts—Authorization—Merger of smaller irrigation districts. HTMLPDF 87.03.535Consolidation of irrigation districts—Proceedings for consolidation—Elections. HTMLPDF 87.03.540Consolidation of irrigation districts—Directors—Disposition of affairs of included districts. HTMLPDF 87.03.545Consolidation of irrigation districts—Obligations of included districts unaffected. HTMLPDF 87.03.550Consolidation of irrigation districts—Property vested in new district—Credit. HTMLPDF 87.03.551Consolidation of irrigation districts—Procedures supplemental to boundary change provisions. HTMLPDF 87.03.553Consolidated local improvement districts for bond issuance. HTMLPDF 87.03.555Change of boundaries authorized—Effect. HTMLPDF 87.03.560Adding lands to district—Petition, contents—Acknowledgment. HTMLPDF 87.03.565Adding lands to district—Notice—Contents—Service. HTMLPDF 87.03.570Adding lands to district—Hearing—Assent. HTMLPDF 87.03.575Adding lands to district—Payment for benefits received required. HTMLPDF 87.03.580Adding lands to district—Order. HTMLPDF 87.03.585Adding lands to district—Resolution. HTMLPDF 87.03.590Adding lands to district—Election—Notice—How conducted. HTMLPDF 87.03.595Adding lands to district—Order changing boundaries—Record. HTMLPDF 87.03.600Adding lands to district—Change of boundaries recorded—Effect. HTMLPDF 87.03.605Adding lands to district—Petition to be recorded—Admissible as evidence. HTMLPDF 87.03.610Adding lands to district—Guardian, administrator or executor may act. HTMLPDF 87.03.615Adding lands to districts of two hundred thousand acres—Petition. HTMLPDF 87.03.620Adding lands to districts of two hundred thousand acres—Time and place of hearing—Notice. HTMLPDF 87.03.625Adding lands to districts of two hundred thousand acres—Contents of notice. HTMLPDF 87.03.630Adding lands to districts of two hundred thousand acres—Hearing—Order including lands. HTMLPDF 87.03.635Adding lands to districts of two hundred thousand acres—Denial of petition. HTMLPDF 87.03.640Adding lands to districts of two hundred thousand acres—Order filed—Effect. HTMLPDF 87.03.645Exclusion of lands from district—Effect. HTMLPDF 87.03.650Exclusion of lands from district—Petition to exclude lands—Contents. HTMLPDF 87.03.655Exclusion of lands from district—Notice—Contents—Service. HTMLPDF 87.03.660Exclusion of lands from district—Hearing—Assent. HTMLPDF 87.03.665Exclusion of lands from district—Order denying or granting petition. HTMLPDF 87.03.670Exclusion of lands from district—Assent of bondholders. HTMLPDF 87.03.675Exclusion of lands from district—Order for election—Notice—Conduct of election. HTMLPDF 87.03.680Exclusion of lands from district—Procedure following election—Order of exclusion. HTMLPDF 87.03.685Exclusion of lands from district—Orders to be recorded—Effect. HTMLPDF 87.03.690Exclusion of lands from district—Guardian, executor or administrator may sign and acknowledge. HTMLPDF 87.03.695Exclusion of lands from district—Refunds—Cancellation of assessments. HTMLPDF 87.03.700Connecting system to lower drainage district—Procedure. HTMLPDF 87.03.705Connecting system to lower drainage district—Negative finding by jury or court. HTMLPDF 87.03.710Connecting system to lower drainage district—Affirmative finding by jury or court—Assessments. HTMLPDF 87.03.715Connecting system to lower drainage district—Increased maintenance costs. HTMLPDF 87.03.720Merger of district with drainage, joint drainage, consolidated drainage improvement, or water-sewer district—Power to assent. HTMLPDF 87.03.725Merger of district with drainage, joint drainage, consolidated drainage improvement, or water-sewer district—Notice—Contents—Publication—Show cause against merger. HTMLPDF 87.03.730Merger of district with drainage, joint drainage, or consolidated drainage improvement district—Hearing—Failure to show cause deemed assent. HTMLPDF 87.03.735Merger of district with drainage, joint drainage, or consolidated drainage improvement district—Assent, refusal to assent—Effect of show cause against merger. HTMLPDF 87.03.740Merger of district with drainage, joint drainage, or consolidated drainage improvement district—Election. HTMLPDF 87.03.745Merger of district with drainage, joint drainage, or consolidated drainage improvement district—Order of assent or refusal—Filing. HTMLPDF 87.03.750Exclusion of nonirrigable land when state holds all outstanding bonds—Resolution. HTMLPDF 87.03.755Exclusion of nonirrigable land when state holds all outstanding bonds—Notice of hearing—Contents. HTMLPDF 87.03.760Exclusion of nonirrigable land when state holds all outstanding bonds—Adoption of resolution—Appellate review. HTMLPDF 87.03.765Exclusion of nonirrigable land when state holds all outstanding bonds—Indebtedness may be reduced. HTMLPDF 87.03.770Exclusion of nonirrigable land when state holds all outstanding bonds—Reconveyance of excluded land formerly foreclosed to district. HTMLPDF 87.03.775Map of district. HTMLPDF 87.03.780Proceedings for judicial confirmation—Authorization. HTMLPDF 87.03.785Proceedings for judicial confirmation—Petition—Contents. HTMLPDF 87.03.790Proceedings for judicial confirmation—Notice of hearing. HTMLPDF 87.03.795Proceedings for judicial confirmation—Demurrer or answer—Procedure. HTMLPDF 87.03.800Proceedings for judicial confirmation—Jurisdiction of court—Order—Costs. HTMLPDF 87.03.805Proceedings for judicial confirmation—Appeal. HTMLPDF 87.03.810Lump sum payment to district for irrigable lands acquired for highway purposes. HTMLPDF 87.03.815Lump sum payment to district for irrigable lands acquired for highway purposes—Order relieving further district assessments. HTMLPDF 87.03.820Disposal of real property—Right of adjacent owners. HTMLPDF 87.03.825Hydroelectric resources—Development—Legislative findings. HTMLPDF 87.03.828Hydroelectric resources—Separate legal authority—Creation by irrigation districts and cities, towns, or public utility districts—Powers. HTMLPDF 87.03.831Hydroelectric resources—Separate legal authority—Procedures for membership and for construction and acquisition of facilities. HTMLPDF 87.03.834Hydroelectric resources—Separate legal authority—Voter ratification of actions. HTMLPDF 87.03.837Hydroelectric resources—Separate legal authority—Repayment of indebtedness—Powers. HTMLPDF 87.03.840Chapter supplementary—When. HTMLPDF 87.03.845Merger of minor irrigation district into major irrigation district—Proceedings to initiate—Notice—Hearing. HTMLPDF 87.03.847Merger of minor irrigation district into major irrigation district—Denial or adoption of request for merger—Notice—Elections—Notification of merger. HTMLPDF 87.03.849Merger of minor irrigation district into major irrigation district—Board of directors—Transfer of property and assets. HTMLPDF 87.03.851Merger of minor irrigation district into major irrigation district—Bonds or obligations not impaired—Enforcement of assessments and obligations—Establishment of local improvement district to carry out obligations. HTMLPDF 87.03.853Merger of minor irrigation district into major irrigation district—Statement of property and assets of minor district. HTMLPDF 87.03.855Merger of minor irrigation district into major irrigation district—Merger of more than two districts. HTMLPDF 87.03.857Merger of minor irrigation district into major irrigation district—Existing water rights not impaired. HTMLPDF 87.03.860Assumption of substandard water system—Limited immunity from liability. HTMLPDF 87.03.870Mutual aid agreements for emergency interdistrict assistance—Authority—Liability. HTMLPDF 87.03.880Tariff for irrigation pumping service—Authority to buy back electricity. HTMLPDF 87.03.900Construction—1913 c 165. HTMLPDF 87.03.920Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. NOTES:

Reviser's note: The language "this act," "this chapter," and words of similar import appear throughout chapter 87.03 RCW. This chapter is almost entirely comprised of the basic irrigation act of 1889-90 p 671 et seq. as amended and as expressly added thereto by subsequent enactments. The chapter is codified in the session law order of the basic act with a few independent sections which are in pari materia being also codified herein. Many sections were added to the basic law by being expressly added to the chapter of the code or compilation in which the basic act was currently published at the time of the particular enactment. Similarly many sections have been amended by reference to the compilation number only. Some of these sections contain legislative language "this act," "this chapter," or both, which appear in the session law either as original legislative language or reenactments by the legislature of a compiler's translation. Therefore, throughout chapter 87.03 RCW such language is retained wherever it appears in the most recent session law enactment. Situations concerning effective dates of particular acts or having express restrictive application are otherwise specially noted.

Deferral of special assessments: Chapter 84.38 RCW.

Disposal of real property on abandonment of irrigation district right-of-way—Right of adjacent owners: RCW 57.90.100.

Local governmental organizations, actions affecting boundaries, etc., review by boundary review board: Chapter 36.93 RCW.

Plats, approval of plat within irrigation districts prohibited without provision for irrigation water: RCW 58.17.310.

Special purpose districts, expenditures to recruit job candidates: RCW 42.24.170.

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Lien of assessment: RCW 87.03.265.

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Chapter 87.36 RCW Dispositions: LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS WITHIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT

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Chapter 87.36 RCW Dispositions

LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS WITHIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT

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                    87.36.010 
                    Petition.


                    [1941 c 171 § 1, last am'ds 1917 c 162 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 7460.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.480.






                    87.36.020 
                    Notice — Hearing.


                    [1921 c 129 § 26, part; 1917 c 162 § 11, part; RRS § 7461, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 87.03.485.






                    87.36.030 
                    Initiation by board — Procedure.


                    [1921 c 129 § 26, part; 1917 c 162 § 11, part; RRS § 7461, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 87.03.485.






                    87.36.040 
                    Adoption of plan — Bonds — New lands may be included.


                    [1921 c 129 § 27, last am'ds 1917 c 162 § 12; RRS § 7462.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.490.






                    87.36.050 
                    Assessments, how made and collected — Disposal of bonds.


                    [1957 c 68 § 1; 1949 c 103 § 2; 1921 c 129 § 28; 1917 c 162 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7463.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.495.






                    87.36.060 
                    Payment of bonds.


                    [1921 c 129 § 29; 1917 c 162 § 14; RRS § 7464.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.500.






                    87.36.070 
                    Survey — Reassessment.


                    [1935 c 128 § 1, part; RRS § 7463-1, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 87.03.505.






                    87.36.080 
                    Payment of reassessments.


                    [1935 c 128 § 1, part; RRS § 7464-1, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 87.03.505.






                    87.36.090 
                    Guarantee fund.


                    [1935 c 128 § 2; RRS § 7462-2.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.510.






                    87.36.100 
                    Refunding bonds.


                    [1921 c 129 § 30; 1917 c 162 § 15; RRS § 7465.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.515.






                    87.36.110 
                    Contracts with state or United States for construction.


                    [1921 c 129 § 31; 1917 c 162 § 16; RRS § 7466.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.520.






                    87.36.120 
                    Districts formerly organized may come under this chapter.


                    [1919 c 180 § 17; RRS § 7467.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.525.






                    87.36.130 
                    Safeguarding open canals or ditches — Assessments and benefits.


                    [1959 c 75 § 10.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.526.






                    87.36.140 
                    Alternative methods of formation of local improvement districts.


                    [1959 c 104 § 7.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.527.




















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Chapter 87.40 RCW Dispositions: CONSOLIDATION OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS

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Chapter 87.40 RCW Dispositions

CONSOLIDATION OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS

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                    87.40.010 
                    Consolidation authorized.


                    [1919 c 180 § 18; RRS § 7468.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.530.






                    87.40.020 
                    Proceedings for consolidation — Elections.


                    [1919 c 180 § 19; RRS § 7469.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.535.






                    87.40.030 
                    Directors — Disposition of affairs of included districts.


                    [1919 c 180 § 20; RRS § 7470.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.540.






                    87.40.040 
                    Obligations of included districts unaffected.


                    [1919 c 180 § 21; RRS § 7471.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.545.






                    87.40.050 
                    Property vested in new district — Credit.


                    [1919 c 180 § 22; RRS § 7472.]

                    Now codified as RCW 87.03.550.




















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Chapter 87.52 RCW: DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICTS WITHOUT BONDS

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DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICTS WITHOUT BONDS

Sections HTMLPDF 87.52.001Actions subject to review by boundary review board. 1897 ACT

HTMLPDF 87.52.010Dissolution authorized. HTMLPDF 87.52.015Petition. HTMLPDF 87.52.030Election—Ballots—Qualified electors. HTMLPDF 87.52.040Vote required—Petition to court—Notice and publication of hearing—Court order. HTMLPDF 87.52.060Board of directors as trustees—Duties—Records to be delivered to clerk. 1939 ACT

HTMLPDF 87.52.070Dissolution when not brought under irrigation for twenty years. HTMLPDF 87.52.080Petition. HTMLPDF 87.52.090Election—Procedure when three-fifths vote for disorganization. NOTES:

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Chapter 87.60 RCW Dispositions: WATER DISTRIBUTION DISTRICTS FOR IRRIGATION

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Chapter 87.60 RCW Dispositions

WATER DISTRIBUTION DISTRICTS FOR IRRIGATION

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                    87.60.010 
                    Districts authorized.


                    [1921 c 106 § 1; RRS § 7506.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.020 
                    Petition to form a district.


                    [1921 c 106 § 2; RRS § 7507.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.030 
                    Petition — Contents — Map — Approval — Modification of existing districts.


                    [1921 c 106 § 3; RRS § 7508.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.040 
                    Notice — Contents — Service.


                    [1921 c 106 § 4; RRS § 7509.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.050 
                    Hearing — Determination.


                    [1921 c 106 § 5; RRS § 7510.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.060 
                    Trustees — Powers and duties.


                    [1921 c 106 § 6; RRS § 7511.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.070 
                    Tax levy — Limitation on.


                    [1921 c 106 § 7; RRS § 7512.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.080 
                    Collection of tax.


                    [1921 c 106 § 8; RRS § 7513.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.090 
                    Disbursement of funds.


                    [1921 c 106 § 9; RRS § 7514.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.100 
                    Limitation of indebtedness — Exception.


                    [1921 c 106 § 10; RRS § 7515.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.110 
                    District a body corporate — Eminent domain.


                    [1921 c 106 § 11; RRS § 7516.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.120 
                    Plans for improving system.


                    [1921 c 106 § 12; RRS § 7517.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.130 
                    Plans to be voted on.


                    [1921 c 106 § 13; RRS § 7518.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.140 
                    Notice of election — Contents — Posting.


                    [1921 c 106 § 14; RRS § 7519.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.150 
                    Conduct of election — Qualification of electors.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 292 § 73.]

                    Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 30 § 20. [1921 c 106 § 15; RRS § 7520.]  Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.160 
                    Canvass of returns.


                    [1921 c 106 § 16; RRS § 7521.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.170 
                    Improvements to be made — Supervision.


                    [1921 c 106 § 17; RRS § 7522.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.180 
                    Levy to maintain improvements.


                    [1921 c 106 § 18; RRS § 7523.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.800 
                    Disincorporation of district located in class A or AA county and inactive for five years.




                    Cross-reference section, decodified.






                    87.60.900 
                    Saving.


                    [1921 c 106 § 19; RRS § 7524.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    87.60.910 
                    Severability.


                    [1921 c 106 § 20; RRS § 7525.]

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Chapter 87.64 RCW: ADJUSTMENT OF IRRIGATION, DIKING, AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT INDEBTEDNESS

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Chapter 87.76 RCW: ASSOCIATION OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS

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IRRIGATION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICTS

Sections HTMLPDF 87.84.005Purpose—Districts authorized. HTMLPDF 87.84.010Eligibility. HTMLPDF 87.84.020Petition to convert irrigation district to an irrigation and rehabilitation district, contents—Bond for costs. HTMLPDF 87.84.030Notice and hearing on petition. HTMLPDF 87.84.040Notice and election. HTMLPDF 87.84.050Purposes of organization. HTMLPDF 87.84.060Directors—Powers, rights and authority of directors and district. HTMLPDF 87.84.061Directors—Additional powers. HTMLPDF 87.84.070District rehabilitation—Assessments—Election—Notice and hearing. HTMLPDF 87.84.071Special assessments inferior to existing city or town L.I.D. assessments. HTMLPDF 87.84.080Rules and regulations—Authorized—Publication—Hearing. HTMLPDF 87.84.090Rules and regulations—Violation as misdemeanor—Jurisdiction—Penalty—Review. HTMLPDF 87.84.100Rules and regulations—Sheriff to enforce. HTMLPDF 87.84.110Corporate powers and authority. HTMLPDF 87.84.120City, town, county, powers not restricted—Title 79 RCW not modified.

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Chapter 89.12 RCW: RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION DISTRICTS IN RECLAMATION AREAS

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Sections HTMLPDF 89.12.010Preamble. HTMLPDF 89.12.020Definitions. HTMLPDF 89.12.030Applicability and purpose of chapter. HTMLPDF 89.12.040Units and legal subdivisions authorized—Size—Plats—Excess land. HTMLPDF 89.12.050Contracts with United States—Permissible provisions. HTMLPDF 89.12.060Covenants running with the land—Contract provisions to govern. HTMLPDF 89.12.071Fraudulent and unlawful conveyances—Preservation of rights acquired prior to repeal of RCW 89.12.070. HTMLPDF 89.12.080Instruments may be filed—Filing imparts notice. HTMLPDF 89.12.090State lands in district—State consent to assessment, conditions. HTMLPDF 89.12.100State lands—Terms and conditions of sale. HTMLPDF 89.12.110County lands—Contracts with United States. HTMLPDF 89.12.120Acceptance of federal act—Assessment and taxation authorized. HTMLPDF 89.12.131Adoption of Columbia Basin project act—Revocation of state's consent. HTMLPDF 89.12.140Subdivision and sale of state lands in reclamation project. HTMLPDF 89.12.150Exchange of state and federal lands. HTMLPDF 89.12.170Columbia Basin project—Authorization for agreements to allocate water—Conditions. HTMLPDF 89.12.180Reports to legislature regarding activities under RCW 89.12.170. HTMLPDF 89.12.190Columbia Basin project—Findings—Source of surface water—Management of groundwater depletions. HTMLPDF 89.12.200Columbia Basin project—Intent—Allocation of conserved waters to deep well irrigated lands. HTMLPDF 89.12.900Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. NOTES:

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Sections HTMLPDF 9.91.010Denial of civil rights—Terms 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 stamps—Unlawful sale. HTMLPDF 9.91.142Food stamps—Trafficking. HTMLPDF 9.91.144Food stamps—Unlawful redemption. HTMLPDF 9.91.150Tree spiking. HTMLPDF 9.91.155Tree spiking—Action 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 unlawful—Penalty: RCW 28B.10.570, 28B.10.572. intimidating any administrator, faculty member or student by threat of force or violence unlawful—Penalty: 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 penalties—Appeal: 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 licenses—Exemption: 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 employment—Penalty: 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.

Livestock—Removal 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 unlawful—Penalty: RCW 28B.10.570, 28B.10.572. intimidating any administrator, faculty member or student by threat of force or violence unlawful—Penalty: 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 violations—Penalty: 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 children—Alternative method—1971 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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Chapter  90.03 RCW

WATER CODE

Sections HTMLPDF 90.03.005State water policy—Cooperation with other agencies—Reduction of wasteful practices. HTMLPDF 90.03.010Appropriation of water rights—Existing rights preserved. HTMLPDF 90.03.015Definitions. HTMLPDF 90.03.020Units of water measurement. HTMLPDF 90.03.030Right to convey water along lake or stream—Conveyance to intake structure in neighboring state. HTMLPDF 90.03.040Eminent domain—Use of water declared public use. HTMLPDF 90.03.060Water masters—Appointment, compensation. HTMLPDF 90.03.070Water masters—Duties—Office space and equipment—Clerical assistance. HTMLPDF 90.03.090Water master's power of arrest. HTMLPDF 90.03.100Prosecuting attorney, legal assistant. HTMLPDF 90.03.105Petition by planning units for general adjudication. HTMLPDF 90.03.110Determination of water rights—Petition—Statement and plan. HTMLPDF 90.03.120Determination of water rights—Order—Summons—Necessary parties—Use of innovative practices and technologies encouraged. HTMLPDF 90.03.130Determination of water rights—Service of summons. HTMLPDF 90.03.140Determination of water rights—Adjudication claim by defendant. HTMLPDF 90.03.150Determination of water rights—Guardian ad litem for defendant. HTMLPDF 90.03.160Determination of water rights—Response to motions under RCW 90.03.640(3)—Notice of intent to cross-examine—Appointment of a referee—Special rules of procedure. HTMLPDF 90.03.180Determination of water rights—Filing fee. HTMLPDF 90.03.200Determination of water rights—Final decree and notice of decree—Payment of fees—Appellate review of decree. HTMLPDF 90.03.210Determination of water rights—Interim regulation of water—Appeals. HTMLPDF 90.03.220Determination of water rights—Failure to appear—Estoppel. HTMLPDF 90.03.230Determination of water rights—Copy of decree to director. HTMLPDF 90.03.240Determination of water rights—Certificate of adjudicated water right—Notice—Fees. HTMLPDF 90.03.243Determination of water rights—State to bear its expenses, when—County must be provided extraordinary costs imposed due to adjudication. HTMLPDF 90.03.245Determination of water rights—Scope. HTMLPDF 90.03.247Minimum flows and levels—Departmental authority exclusive—Other recommendations considered. HTMLPDF 90.03.250Appropriation procedure—Application for permit—Temporary permit. HTMLPDF 90.03.252Use of reclaimed water by wastewater treatment facility—Permit requirements inapplicable. HTMLPDF 90.03.255Applications for water right, transfer, or change—Consideration of water impoundment or other resource management technique. HTMLPDF 90.03.260Appropriation procedure—Application—Contents. HTMLPDF 90.03.265Appropriation procedure—Cost-reimbursement agreement for expedited review of application—Adoption of rules. HTMLPDF 90.03.270Appropriation procedure—Record of application. HTMLPDF 90.03.280Appropriation procedure—Notice. HTMLPDF 90.03.290Appropriation procedure—Department to investigate—Preliminary permit—Findings and action on application. HTMLPDF 90.03.300Appropriation procedure—Diversion of water for out-of-state use—Reciprocity. HTMLPDF 90.03.310Appropriation procedure—Assignability of permit or application. HTMLPDF 90.03.320Appropriation procedure—Construction work. HTMLPDF 90.03.330Appropriation procedure—Water right certificate. HTMLPDF 90.03.340Appropriation procedure—Effective date of water right. HTMLPDF 90.03.345Establishment of reservations of water for certain purposes and minimum flows or levels as constituting appropriations with priority dates. HTMLPDF 90.03.350Construction or modification of storage dam—Plans and specifications—Additional dam safety inspection requirements for metals mining and milling operations. HTMLPDF 90.03.360Controlling works and measuring devices—Metering of diversions—Impact on fish stock. HTMLPDF 90.03.370Reservoir permits—Secondary permits—Expedited processing—Underground artificial storage and recovery project standards and rules—Exemptions—Report to the legislature. HTMLPDF 90.03.380Right to water attaches to land—Transfer or change in point of diversion—Transfer of rights from one district to another—Priority of water rights applications—Exemption for small irrigation impoundments—Electronic notice of an application for an interbasin water rights transfer. HTMLPDF 90.03.383Interties—Findings—Definitions—Review and approval. HTMLPDF 90.03.386Coordination of approval procedures for compliance and consistency with approved water system plan. HTMLPDF 90.03.390Temporary changes—Emergency interties—Rotation in use. HTMLPDF 90.03.395Change of point of diversion to downstream intake structure—Intent. HTMLPDF 90.03.397Department may approve change of the point of diversion prescribed in a permit to appropriate surface water—Requirements. HTMLPDF 90.03.400Crimes against water code—Unauthorized use of water. HTMLPDF 90.03.410Crimes against water code—Interference with works—Wrongful use of water—Property destruction—Penalty. HTMLPDF 90.03.420Crimes against water code—Obstruction of right-of-way. HTMLPDF 90.03.430Partnership ditches—Action for reimbursement for work done. HTMLPDF 90.03.440Partnership ditches—Procedure for division of water between joint owners. HTMLPDF 90.03.450Partnership ditches—Lien for labor performed. HTMLPDF 90.03.460Inchoate rights not affected. HTMLPDF 90.03.470Schedule of fees. HTMLPDF 90.03.471Disposition of fees. HTMLPDF 90.03.500Stormwater control facilities—Imposition of rates and charges—Legislative findings. HTMLPDF 90.03.510Stormwater control facilities—Imposition of rates and charges—Credit for other improvements. HTMLPDF 90.03.520Stormwater control facilities—Imposition of rates and charges—Definitions. HTMLPDF 90.03.525Stormwater control facilities—Imposition of rates and charges with respect to state highway rights-of-way—Annual plan for expenditure of charges. HTMLPDF 90.03.540Highway construction improvement projects—Joint stormwater treatment facilities. HTMLPDF 90.03.550Municipal water supply purposes—Beneficial uses. HTMLPDF 90.03.560Municipal water supply purposes—Identification. HTMLPDF 90.03.570Change or transfer of an unperfected surface water right for municipal water supply purposes. HTMLPDF 90.03.580Failing public water system—Conditions. HTMLPDF 90.03.590Municipal water suppliers—Watershed agreement—Pilot project. HTMLPDF 90.03.591New watershed agreements prohibited after July 1, 2008. HTMLPDF 90.03.600Civil penalties. HTMLPDF 90.03.605Compliance—Sequence of enforcement measures—Location of compliance personnel. HTMLPDF 90.03.615Calculating annual consumptive quantity. HTMLPDF 90.03.620Water rights adjudication—Disqualification of judge. HTMLPDF 90.03.625Water rights adjudication—Motion for default. HTMLPDF 90.03.630Water rights adjudication—Use for which a statement of claim is required. HTMLPDF 90.03.635Water rights adjudication—Filing of evidence. HTMLPDF 90.03.640Water rights adjudication—Preliminary investigation—Department's report of findings. HTMLPDF 90.03.645Water rights adjudication—Early settlement encouraged—Approval of settlement. HTMLPDF 90.03.650Water rights processing account. HTMLPDF 90.03.655Expedited processing of applications—On department's own volition—Notice—Fees. HTMLPDF 90.03.660Expedited processing of applications—Notice to tribal governments. HTMLPDF 90.03.665Certified water right examiners—Fees—Rules. HTMLPDF 90.03.670Processing of water right applications—Scope of chapter 285, Laws of 2010. HTMLPDF 90.03.675Stormwater retention ponds—Mosquito abatement. HTMLPDF 90.03.680Water commissioners—Appointment—Training. HTMLPDF 90.03.683Water commissioners—Authority in a water rights adjudication—Acts and proceedings subject to revision by superior court. NOTES:

Prior acts on this subject: Code 1881 c 141; 1889 pp 706-728 ss 1-67, 1889 p 728 s 1; 1889 p 729 ss 1-2; 1891 c 142; 1899 c 131; 1901 cc 30, 33, 36; 1903 c 53; 1907 c 144; and 1909 c 209.

Aquifer protection areas: Chapter 36.36 RCW.

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Chapter 90.16 RCW: APPROPRIATION OF WATER FOR PUBLIC AND INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES

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APPROPRIATION OF WATER FOR PUBLIC AND INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES

Sections HTMLPDF 90.16.010Appropriation by certain water companies. HTMLPDF 90.16.020Appropriation for industrial purposes. HTMLPDF 90.16.025Appropriation for industrial purposes—Procedure. HTMLPDF 90.16.030Right of eminent domain by water power companies. HTMLPDF 90.16.040Right of eminent domain by water power companies—Right of entry. HTMLPDF 90.16.045Right of eminent domain by water power companies—Procedure. HTMLPDF 90.16.050Use of water for power development—Annual license fee—Progress report—Exceptions to the fee schedule—Ensuring accountability in the programs. HTMLPDF 90.16.060Schedule of fees for claimants of water power—Statement of claim—Penalties—Excessive claim—Abandonment. HTMLPDF 90.16.090Disposition of fees. HTMLPDF 90.16.100Appropriation of lands by corporations conveying water. HTMLPDF 90.16.110Water for use outside state. HTMLPDF 90.16.120Water for use outside state—Reciprocity. NOTES:

Use of waters for irrigation, mining, manufacturing, deemed a public use: State Constitution Art. 21.

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Chapter 90.28 RCW: MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS AND DUTIES

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Chapter 90.38 RCW: YAKIMA RIVER BASIN WATER RIGHTS

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YAKIMA RIVER BASIN WATER RIGHTS

Sections HTMLPDF 90.38.005Findings—Purpose. HTMLPDF 90.38.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 90.38.020Acquisition or donation of trust water rights. HTMLPDF 90.38.030Water conservation projects—Contracts for financial assistance. HTMLPDF 90.38.040Trust water rights program. HTMLPDF 90.38.050Rules. HTMLPDF 90.38.060Integrated water resource management plan. HTMLPDF 90.38.070Yakima integrated plan implementation account. HTMLPDF 90.38.080Yakima integrated plan implementation taxable bond account. HTMLPDF 90.38.090Yakima integrated plan implementation revenue recovery account. HTMLPDF 90.38.100Report to the legislature and governor. HTMLPDF 90.38.110Construction of a water supply project—Prior review by the state of Washington water research center. HTMLPDF 90.38.120Legislative intent—Cost to implement the integrated plan. HTMLPDF 90.38.130Authorization to purchase land—Management and disposal of land. HTMLPDF 90.38.900Existing policies not replaced. HTMLPDF 90.38.901Transfer of rights between irrigation districts not intended. HTMLPDF 90.38.902Existing rights not impaired.

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Chapter 90.44 RCW: REGULATION OF PUBLIC GROUNDWATERS

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REGULATION OF PUBLIC GROUNDWATERS

Sections HTMLPDF 90.44.020Purpose of chapter. HTMLPDF 90.44.030Chapter not to affect surface water rights. HTMLPDF 90.44.035Definitions. HTMLPDF 90.44.040Public groundwaters subject to appropriation. HTMLPDF 90.44.050Permit to withdraw. HTMLPDF 90.44.052Whitman county clustered residential developments pilot project—Exemption from permit requirements. HTMLPDF 90.44.055Applications for water right or amendment—Consideration of water impoundment or other resource management technique. HTMLPDF 90.44.060Laws governing withdrawal. HTMLPDF 90.44.062Use of reclaimed water by wastewater treatment facility—Permit requirements inapplicable. HTMLPDF 90.44.070Limitations on granting permit. HTMLPDF 90.44.080Certificate—Showing required. HTMLPDF 90.44.090Certificate of vested rights. HTMLPDF 90.44.100Amendment to permit or certificate—Replacement or new additional wells—Exemption for small irrigation impoundments. HTMLPDF 90.44.105Amendment to permit or certificate—Consolidation of rights for exempt wells. HTMLPDF 90.44.110Waste of water prohibited—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 90.44.120Penalty for waste or unauthorized use of water. HTMLPDF 90.44.130Priorities as between appropriators—Department in charge of groundwater withdrawals—Establishment and modification of groundwater areas and depth zones—Declarations by claimant of artificially stored water. HTMLPDF 90.44.180Hearing to adjust supply to current needs. HTMLPDF 90.44.200Water supervisors—Duties—Compensation. HTMLPDF 90.44.220Petition to conduct an adjudication to determine rights to water. HTMLPDF 90.44.230Effect of findings and judgment. HTMLPDF 90.44.250Investigations—Reports of appropriators. HTMLPDF 90.44.400Groundwater management areas—Purpose—Standards—Identification—Designation. HTMLPDF 90.44.410Requirements for groundwater management programs—Review of programs. HTMLPDF 90.44.420Groundwater management programs—Consideration by department of ecology—Public hearing—Findings—Adoption of regulations, ordinances, and programs. HTMLPDF 90.44.430Groundwater management programs—Guidance to local governments and certain departments. HTMLPDF 90.44.440Existing rights not affected. HTMLPDF 90.44.445Acreage expansion program—Authorization—Certification. HTMLPDF 90.44.450Metering or measuring groundwater withdrawals—Reports. HTMLPDF 90.44.460Reservoir permits. HTMLPDF 90.44.500Civil penalties. HTMLPDF 90.44.510Superseding water right permit or certificate—Water delivered from federal Columbia Basin project. HTMLPDF 90.44.530Applications to appropriate groundwater under a cost-reimbursement agreement. HTMLPDF 90.44.540Expedited processing of applications—Notification—Fees. HTMLPDF 90.44.550Odessa groundwater subarea—Nonuse of a water right—Notice to the department—Conditions. NOTES:

Aquifer protection areas: Chapter 36.36 RCW.

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Chapter 90.66 RCW: FAMILY FARM WATER ACT

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FAMILY FARM WATER ACT

Sections HTMLPDF 90.66.010Short title. HTMLPDF 90.66.020Prior existing rights to withdraw and use public waters not affected. HTMLPDF 90.66.030Public policy enunciated—Maximum benefit from use of public waters—Irrigation. HTMLPDF 90.66.040Definitions. HTMLPDF 90.66.050Classes of permits for withdrawal of public waters for irrigation purposes—Conditions—Requirements. HTMLPDF 90.66.060Withdrawal of water under family farm permit—Conditioned upon complying with definition of family farm—Suspension of permit, procedures, time. HTMLPDF 90.66.065Transfers or change in purpose of family farm permits. HTMLPDF 90.66.070Transfer of property entitled to water under permit—Rights—Requirements. HTMLPDF 90.66.080Rules and regulations—Decisions, review. HTMLPDF 90.66.900Liberal construction—Initiative Measure No. 59.

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