Washington Swimming Pool Licensing Law
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Chapter 35.21 RCW: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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Sections HTMLPDF 35.21.005Sufficiency of petitions. HTMLPDF 35.21.010General corporate powersâTowns, restrictions as to area. HTMLPDF 35.21.015Salary commissions. HTMLPDF 35.21.020Auditoriums, art museums, swimming pools, etc.âPower to acquire. HTMLPDF 35.21.030Auxiliary water systems for protection from fire. HTMLPDF 35.21.070Cumulative reserve fundâAuthority to create. HTMLPDF 35.21.080Cumulative reserve fundâAnnual levy forâApplication of budget law. HTMLPDF 35.21.085Payrolls fundâClaims fund. HTMLPDF 35.21.086Payrolls fundâTransfers from insolvent funds. HTMLPDF 35.21.087Employee checks, drafts, warrantsâCity, town may cash. HTMLPDF 35.21.088Equipment rental fund. HTMLPDF 35.21.090Dikes, levees, embankmentsâAuthority to construct. HTMLPDF 35.21.095Bridge jumping hazard signs. HTMLPDF 35.21.100DonationsâAuthority to accept and use. HTMLPDF 35.21.110FerriesâAuthority to acquire and maintain. HTMLPDF 35.21.120Solid waste handling systemâContracts. HTMLPDF 35.21.130Solid waste or recyclable materials collectionâOrdinance. HTMLPDF 35.21.135Solid waste or recyclable materials collectionâCurbside recyclingâReduced rate. HTMLPDF 35.21.140GarbageâNotice of lienâForeclosure. HTMLPDF 35.21.150GarbageâLienâPriority. HTMLPDF 35.21.152Solid waste handlingâAgreementsâPurposesâTerms and conditions. HTMLPDF 35.21.154Solid wasteâCompliance with chapter 70A.205 RCW required. HTMLPDF 35.21.156Solid wasteâContracts with vendors for solid waste handling systems, plants, sites, or facilitiesâRequirementsâVendor selection procedures. HTMLPDF 35.21.157Solid waste collectionâRate increase notice. HTMLPDF 35.21.158Collection and transportation of recyclable materials by recycling companies or nonprofit entitiesâReuse or reclamationâApplication of chapter. HTMLPDF 35.21.160Jurisdiction over adjacent waters. HTMLPDF 35.21.163Penalty for act constituting a crime under state lawâLimitation. HTMLPDF 35.21.165Driving while under the influence of liquor or drugâMinimum penalties. HTMLPDF 35.21.175Offices to be open certain days and hours. HTMLPDF 35.21.180OrdinancesâAdoption of codes by reference. HTMLPDF 35.21.185OrdinancesâInformation pooling. HTMLPDF 35.21.190Parkways, park drives, and boulevards. HTMLPDF 35.21.192Urban agriculture zone. HTMLPDF 35.21.194Community gardens. HTMLPDF 35.21.195Statewide sexual assault kit tracking systemâParticipation by local law enforcement agencies. HTMLPDF 35.21.200Residence qualifications of appointive officials and employees. HTMLPDF 35.21.203Recall sufficiency hearingâPayment of defense expenses. HTMLPDF 35.21.205Liability insurance for officials and employees. HTMLPDF 35.21.207Liability insurance for officers and employees authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.209Insurance and workers' compensation for offenders performing community restitution. HTMLPDF 35.21.210Sewerage, drainage, and water supply. HTMLPDF 35.21.215Powers relative to systems of sewerage. HTMLPDF 35.21.217Utility servicesâDepositâTenants' delinquenciesâNoticeâLien. HTMLPDF 35.21.220SidewalksâRegulation of use of. HTMLPDF 35.21.225Transportation benefit districts. HTMLPDF 35.21.228Rail fixed guideway public transportation systemâSafety program plan and security and emergency preparedness plan. HTMLPDF 35.21.230Streets over tidelands declared public highways. HTMLPDF 35.21.240Streets over tidelandsâControl of. HTMLPDF 35.21.250Streets and alleys over first-class tidelandsâControl of. HTMLPDF 35.21.260StreetsâAnnual report to secretary of transportation. HTMLPDF 35.21.270StreetsâRecords of funds received and used for construction, repair, maintenance. HTMLPDF 35.21.275Street improvementsâProvision of supplies or materials. HTMLPDF 35.21.278Contracts with community service organizations for public improvementsâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.280Tax on admissionsâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.286Limitations on the use of gasâProhibition. HTMLPDF 35.21.290Utility servicesâLien forâEmergency declaration. HTMLPDF 35.21.300Utility servicesâEnforcement of lienâLimitations on termination of service for residential heating. HTMLPDF 35.21.302Utility servicesâInvoluntary termination of service during heat-related alerts prohibitedâReconnection and repayment planâReport. HTMLPDF 35.21.305Utility connection chargesâWaiver for low-income persons. HTMLPDF 35.21.310Removal of overhanging or obstructing vegetationâRemoval, destroying debris. HTMLPDF 35.21.315Amateur radio antennasâLocal regulation to conform with federal law. HTMLPDF 35.21.320WarrantsâInterest rateâPayment. HTMLPDF 35.21.333Chief of police or marshalâEligibility requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.334Chief of police or marshalâBackground investigation. HTMLPDF 35.21.335Chief of police or marshalâVacancy. HTMLPDF 35.21.340Cemeteries and funeral facilities. HTMLPDF 35.21.350Civil service in police and fire departments. HTMLPDF 35.21.360Eminent domain by cities and towns. HTMLPDF 35.21.370Joint county and city hospitals. HTMLPDF 35.21.380Joint county and city buildings. HTMLPDF 35.21.385Counties with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more may contract with cities concerning buildings and related improvements. HTMLPDF 35.21.390Public employment, civil service and pensions. HTMLPDF 35.21.392ContractorsâAuthority of city to verify registration and report violations. HTMLPDF 35.21.395Historic preservationâAuthorization to acquire property, borrow money, issue bonds, etc. HTMLPDF 35.21.400City may acquire property for parks, recreational, viewpoint, greenbelt, conservation, historic, scenic, or view purposes. HTMLPDF 35.21.403Authority to establish lake and beach management districts. HTMLPDF 35.21.404Fish enhancement projectâCity's or town's liability. HTMLPDF 35.21.405Moorage facilitiesâRegulations authorizedâPort charges, delinquencyâAbandoned vessels, public sale. HTMLPDF 35.21.407Abandoned or derelict vessels. HTMLPDF 35.21.408Transfer of ownership of a city or town-owned vesselâReview of vessel's physical condition. HTMLPDF 35.21.409Transfer of ownership of a city or town-owned vesselâFurther requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.410Nonpolluting power generation by individualâExemption from regulationâAuthorization to contract with utility. HTMLPDF 35.21.412Hydroelectric resourcesâSeparate legal authorityâCreation by irrigation districts and cities, towns, or public utility districts. HTMLPDF 35.21.415Electrical utilitiesâCivil immunity of officials and employees for good faith mistakes and errors of judgment. HTMLPDF 35.21.417Hydroelectric reservoir extending across international boundaryâAgreement with Province of British Columbia. HTMLPDF 35.21.418Hydroelectric reservoir extending across international boundaryâCommissionâPowers. HTMLPDF 35.21.420UtilitiesâCity may support county in which generating plant locatedâCities with a population greater than five hundred thousand responsible for impact payments and arrearagesâArbitration. HTMLPDF 35.21.422UtilitiesâCities in a county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more west of Cascades may support cities, towns, counties and taxing districts in which facilities located. HTMLPDF 35.21.425City constructing generating facility in other countyâReimbursement of county or school districtâReimbursement by cities with a population greater than five hundred thousand. HTMLPDF 35.21.426City constructing generating facility in other countyâNotice of lossâNegotiationsâArbitration. HTMLPDF 35.21.427City constructing generating facility in other countyâAdditional findingsâRenegotiation. HTMLPDF 35.21.430UtilitiesâCity may pay taxing districts involved after acquisition of private power facilities. HTMLPDF 35.21.440UtilitiesâAdditional payments to school districts having bonded indebtedness. HTMLPDF 35.21.450UtilitiesâPayment of taxes. HTMLPDF 35.21.455Locally regulated utilitiesâAttachments to poles. HTMLPDF 35.21.465Crop purchase contracts for dedicated energy crops. HTMLPDF 35.21.470Building construction projectsâCity or town prohibited from requiring state agencies or local governments to provide bond or other security as a condition for issuance of permit. HTMLPDF 35.21.475Statement of restrictions applicable to real property. HTMLPDF 35.21.500Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâScope of codification. HTMLPDF 35.21.510Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâAuthorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.520Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâAdoption as official code of city. HTMLPDF 35.21.530Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâFilingâNotice of hearing. HTMLPDF 35.21.540Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâLegislative body may amend, adopt, or reject adopting ordinanceâWhen official code. HTMLPDF 35.21.550Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâCopies as proof of ordinances. HTMLPDF 35.21.560Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâAdoption of new material. HTMLPDF 35.21.570Compilation, codification, revision of city or town ordinancesâCodification satisfies single subject, title, and amendment requirements of statute or charter. HTMLPDF 35.21.590Executory conditional sales contracts for purchase of propertyâLimit on indebtednessâElection, when. HTMLPDF 35.21.630Youth agenciesâEstablishment authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.635Juvenile curfews. HTMLPDF 35.21.640Conferences to study regional and governmental problems, counties and cities may establish. HTMLPDF 35.21.650Prepayment of taxes or assessments authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.660Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development ActâAgreements with federal governmentâScope of authority. HTMLPDF 35.21.670Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development ActâPowers and limitations of public corporations, commissions or authorities created. HTMLPDF 35.21.680Participation in Economic Opportunity Act programs. HTMLPDF 35.21.682City or town may not limit number of unrelated persons occupying a household or dwelling unitâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.683Transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, indoor emergency shelters, and indoor emergency housing. HTMLPDF 35.21.684Authority to regulate placement or use of homesâRegulation of manufactured homesâIssuance of permitsâRestrictions on location of manufactured/mobile homes and entry or removal of recreational vehicles used as primary residences. HTMLPDF 35.21.685Low-income housingâLoans and grants. HTMLPDF 35.21.686Tiny house communities. HTMLPDF 35.21.688Family day-care provider's home facilityâCity or town may not prohibit in residential or commercial areaâConditions. HTMLPDF 35.21.689Permanent supportive housingâCity may not prohibit where multifamily housing is permitted. HTMLPDF 35.21.690Authority to regulate auctioneersâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.692Authority to regulate massage therapistsâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.695Authority to own and operate professional sports franchise. HTMLPDF 35.21.696Newspaper carrier regulation. HTMLPDF 35.21.698Regulation of financial transactionsâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.700Tourist promotion. HTMLPDF 35.21.703Economic development programs. HTMLPDF 35.21.706Imposition or increase of business and occupation taxâReferendum procedure requiredâExclusive procedure. HTMLPDF 35.21.710License fees or taxes on certain business activitiesâUniform rate requiredâMaximum rate established. HTMLPDF 35.21.711License fees or taxes on certain business activitiesâExcess rates authorized by voters. HTMLPDF 35.21.712License fees or taxes on telephone business to be at uniform rate. HTMLPDF 35.21.714License fees or taxes on telephone businessâImposition on certain gross revenues authorizedâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.715Taxes on network telephone services. HTMLPDF 35.21.717Taxation of internet accessâMoratorium. HTMLPDF 35.21.718State route No. 16âTax on operation prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.720City contracts to obtain sheriff's office law enforcement services. HTMLPDF 35.21.730Public corporationsâPowers of cities, towns, and countiesâAdministration. HTMLPDF 35.21.735Public corporationsâDeclaration of public purposeâPower and authority to enter into agreements, receive and expend fundsâSecurityâSpecial fundsâAgreements to implement federal new markets tax credit program. HTMLPDF 35.21.740Public corporationsâExercise of powers, authorities, or rightsâTerritorial jurisdiction. HTMLPDF 35.21.745Public corporationsâProvision for, control overâPowers. HTMLPDF 35.21.747Public corporationsâReal property transferred by city, town, or countyâRestrictions, notice, public meeting. HTMLPDF 35.21.750Public corporationsâInsolvency or dissolution. HTMLPDF 35.21.755Public corporationsâExemption or immunity from taxationâIn lieu excise tax. HTMLPDF 35.21.756Tax exemptionâSales/leasebacks by regional transit authorities. HTMLPDF 35.21.757Public corporationsâStatutes to be construed consistent with state Constitution. HTMLPDF 35.21.759Public corporations, commissions, and authoritiesâApplicability of general laws. HTMLPDF 35.21.760Legal internsâEmployment authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.762Urban emergency medical service districtsâCreation authorized in city or town with territory in two counties. HTMLPDF 35.21.765Fire protection, ambulance or other emergency services provided by municipal corporation within countyâFinancial and other assistance by county authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.766Ambulance servicesâEstablishment authorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.7661Study and review of ambulance utilities. HTMLPDF 35.21.768Ambulance servicesâExcise taxes authorizedâUse of proceeds. HTMLPDF 35.21.769Levy for emergency medical care and services. HTMLPDF 35.21.770Members of legislative bodies authorized to serve as volunteer firefighters, volunteer ambulance personnel, or reserve law enforcement officers. HTMLPDF 35.21.772Fire department volunteersâHolding public officeâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 35.21.775Provision of fire protection services to state-owned facilities. HTMLPDF 35.21.778Existing contracts for fire protection services and equipment not abrogated. HTMLPDF 35.21.779Fire protection services for state-owned facilitiesâContracts with the department of commerceâConsolidation of negotiations with multiple state agenciesâArbitration. HTMLPDF 35.21.780Laws, rules and regulations applicable to cities five hundred thousand or over deemed applicable to cities four hundred thousand or over. HTMLPDF 35.21.790Revision of corporate boundary within street, road, or highway right-of-way by substituting right-of-way lineâNot subject to review. HTMLPDF 35.21.800Foreign trade zonesâLegislative finding, intent. HTMLPDF 35.21.805Foreign trade zonesâAuthority to apply for permission to establish, operate and maintain. HTMLPDF 35.21.810Hydroplane racesâProviding for restrooms and other services in public parks for spectatorsâAdmission feesâAuthorized. HTMLPDF 35.21.815Hydroplane racesâLevying of admission charges declared public park purposeâReversion prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.820Acquisition and disposal of vehicles for commuter ride sharing by city employees. HTMLPDF 35.21.830Controls on rent for residential structuresâProhibitedâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.840Taxation of motor carriers of freight for hireâAllocation of gross receipts. HTMLPDF 35.21.845Taxation of motor carriers of freight for hireâTax allocation formula. HTMLPDF 35.21.850Taxation of motor carriers of freight for hireâLimitationâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.851Taxation of chamber of commerce, similar business for operation of parking/business improvement area. HTMLPDF 35.21.855Taxation of intellectual property creating activitiesâGross receipts tax prohibitedâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.860Electricity, telephone, or natural gas business, service providerâFranchise fees prohibitedâExceptions. HTMLPDF 35.21.865Electricity, telephone, or natural gas businessâLimitations on tax rate changes. HTMLPDF 35.21.870Electricity, telephone, natural gas, or steam energy businessâTax limited to six percentâException. HTMLPDF 35.21.871Tax on telephone businessâDeferral of rate reduction. HTMLPDF 35.21.873Procedure to correct erroneous mobile telecommunications service tax. HTMLPDF 35.21.875Designation of official newspaper. HTMLPDF 35.21.880Right-of-way donationsâCredit against required improvements. HTMLPDF 35.21.890Boundary changesâProviding factual informationâNotice to boundary review board. HTMLPDF 35.21.895Regulation of automatic number or location identificationâProhibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.897Mobile home, manufactured home, or park model moving or installingâCopies of permitsâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 35.21.900Authority to transfer real property. HTMLPDF 35.21.905Consultation with public utilities for water-sewer facility relocation projects. HTMLPDF 35.21.910Community athletics programsâSex discrimination prohibited. HTMLPDF 35.21.913Comprehensive cancer care collaborative arrangementsâProhibition on regulation as state agency. HTMLPDF 35.21.915Hosting the homeless by religious organizationsâWhen authorizedâRequirementsâProhibitions on local actions. HTMLPDF 35.21.920State and federal background checks of license applicants and licensees of occupations under local licensing authority. HTMLPDF 35.21.925Supplemental transportation improvements. HTMLPDF 35.21.930Community assistance referral and education services program. HTMLPDF 35.21.935Warrant officersâTraining requirementsâAuthority. HTMLPDF 35.21.940Failing septic systemsâConnection to public sewer systemsâAppeals process. HTMLPDF 35.21.945Water storage asset management servicesâProcurement. HTMLPDF 35.21.950Final determination on state highway project permits. HTMLPDF 35.21.955Nuisance abatementâSpecial assessmentâNotice requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.960Removal of restrictive covenantsâHearing, notice. HTMLPDF 35.21.965Voluntary change to electoral system. HTMLPDF 35.21.970Assessment and mitigation of negative impact on parking when constructing or operating a public facility in certain neighborhoods. HTMLPDF 35.21.980ConstructionâChapter applicable to state registered domestic partnershipsâ2009 c 521. HTMLPDF 35.21.990New housing in existing buildingsâProhibitions on local regulation. HTMLPDF 35.21.992Exterior building cladding materials. HTMLPDF 35.21.993Electric security alarm systems. HTMLPDF 35.21.994Minimum parking requirements. HTMLPDF 35.21.995Historic landmark designationâLimitations. HTMLPDF 35.21.996Child care centersâZoning. NOTES:
Accident claims against: RCW 35.31.020.
Acquisition of interests in land for conservation, protection, preservation, or open space purposes by cities or towns: RCW 64.04.130.
Actions against public corporations: RCW 4.08.120. state: Chapter 4.92 RCW.
Actions by in corporate name: RCW 4.08.110.
Cemeteries, public acquisition and maintenance: Chapter 68.52 RCW.
Diking and drainage districts: Chapters 85.05, 86.09 RCW.
Disturbances at state penal facilities: Chapter 72.02 RCW.
Eminent domain by cities: Chapter 8.12 RCW.
Fire protection districts: Title 52 RCW.
Flood control maintenance, state participation in: Chapter 86.26 RCW.
Hospitals, joint operation with counties: RCW 36.62.030, 36.62.110.
Industrial development revenue bonds: Chapter 39.84 RCW.
Intergovernmental disposition of property: Chapter 39.33 RCW.
Irrigation districts: Chapter 87.03 RCW.
Joint governmental activities: Chapter 36.64 RCW.
Judgment against local governmental entity, enforcement: RCW 6.17.080.
Legal publications: Chapter 65.16 RCW.
Liquor revolving fund, distribution from: RCW 66.08.190, 66.08.210. sales of subject to local option: Chapter 66.40 RCW.
Local adopt-a-highway programs: RCW 47.40.105.
Local fire district annexation: RCW 52.04.181.
Local governmental organizations, actions affecting boundaries, etc., review by boundary review board: Chapter 36.93 RCW.
Local law enforcement agencies, reports by regarding missing children: RCW 13.60.020.
Lost and found property: Chapter 63.21 RCW.
Meetings, minutes of governmental bodies, open to public inspection: Chapter 42.30 RCW.
Municipal utilities: Chapter 35.92 RCW.
Municipal water and sewer facilities act: Chapter 35.91 RCW.
Peddlers' and hawkers' licenses: Chapter 36.71 RCW.
Police dogsâImmunity: RCW 4.24.410.
Port districts: Title 53 RCW.
Public records, destruction of: Chapter 40.14 RCW.
Public utility districts: Title 54 RCW.
Residence qualifications of civil service employeesâResidency not grounds for discharge: RCW 52.30.050.
Senior citizens programsâAuthorization to establish and administer: RCW 36.39.060.
Soil and water conservation districts: Chapter 89.08 RCW.
Transfer of real property or contract for use for park and recreational purposes: RCW 39.33.060.
Unclaimed property in hands of city police: Chapter 63.32 RCW.
Water-sewer districts: Title 57 RCW.
Weeds, duty to destroy, extermination areas: RCW 17.04.160.
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Sections HTMLPDF 36.68.010Counties may establish park and playground systemsâDisposition of surplus park property. HTMLPDF 36.68.020Programs of public recreation. HTMLPDF 36.68.030Park and recreation boardâComposition. HTMLPDF 36.68.040Park and recreation boardâTerms of members. HTMLPDF 36.68.050Park and recreation boardâRemoval of membersâVacancies. HTMLPDF 36.68.060Park and recreation boardâPowers and duties. HTMLPDF 36.68.070Park and recreation fund. HTMLPDF 36.68.080Penalty for violations of regulations. HTMLPDF 36.68.090Counties authorized to build, improve, operate and maintain, etc., parks, playgrounds, gymnasiums, swimming pools, beaches, stadiums, golf courses, etc., and other recreational facilitiesâRegulationâCharges for use. HTMLPDF 36.68.100Moorage facilitiesâRegulations authorizedâPort charges, delinquencyâAbandoned vessels, public sale. HTMLPDF 36.68.110Counties authorized to permit public libraries on land used for park and recreation purposes. HTMLPDF 36.68.120Community athletics programsâSex discrimination prohibited. PARK AND RECREATION SERVICE AREAS
HTMLPDF 36.68.400Creation authorizedâPurposesâTaxing districtsâPowers. HTMLPDF 36.68.410May be initiated by resolution or petition. HTMLPDF 36.68.420Resolution or petitionâContents. HTMLPDF 36.68.430PetitionsâVerification of signatures. HTMLPDF 36.68.440Feasibility and cost studiesâPublic hearingâNotice. HTMLPDF 36.68.450Hearing procedureâInclusion of propertyâExamination of reportsâRecess. HTMLPDF 36.68.460Findings of county commissionersâDismissal of proceedings, limitation on subsequent initiation. HTMLPDF 36.68.470Resolution ordering electionâElection procedureâFormation. HTMLPDF 36.68.480Property tax levies or bond retirement leviesâElection. HTMLPDF 36.68.490Annual excess levy or bond retirement leviesâElection procedureâVote required. HTMLPDF 36.68.500Resolution declaring formationâTreasurerâDisbursement procedure. HTMLPDF 36.68.510Local service area fund. HTMLPDF 36.68.520Annual excess property tax levyâGeneral obligation bonds. HTMLPDF 36.68.525Six-year regular property tax leviesâLimitationsâElection. HTMLPDF 36.68.527Community revitalization financingâPublic improvements. HTMLPDF 36.68.530BudgetsâAppropriationsâAccumulation of reserves. HTMLPDF 36.68.541Employees. HTMLPDF 36.68.550Use and admission fees and charges. HTMLPDF 36.68.555Eminent domain. HTMLPDF 36.68.560Concessions. HTMLPDF 36.68.570Use of fundsâPurchases. HTMLPDF 36.68.580Ownership of parks and facilitiesâExpenditure of funds budgeted for park purposes. HTMLPDF 36.68.590PurposeâLevel of servicesâGeneral park programs. HTMLPDF 36.68.600Use of park and recreation service area funds in exercise of powers enumerated in chapter 67.20 RCW. HTMLPDF 36.68.610Area which may be includedâInclusion of area within city or townâProcedure. HTMLPDF 36.68.620Enlargement by inclusion of additional areaâProcedure. NOTES:
Acquisition of interests in land for conservation, protection, preservation, or open space purposes by counties: RCW 64.04.130.
Contracts with community service organizations for public improvements: RCW 35.21.278.
Executory conditional sales contracts for purchase of property for park and library purposes: RCW 39.30.010.
Outdoor recreation land acquisition or improvement under marine recreation land act: Chapter 79A.25 RCW.
Parks, bathing beaches, public camps, county may acquire and operate: Chapter 67.20 RCW.
RCW 39.33.060 to govern on sales by water-sewer district for park and recreational purposes: RCW 57.08.140.
State parks and recreation commission: Chapter 79A.05 RCW.
Transfer of real property or contract for use for park and recreational purposes: RCW 39.33.060.
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RCWs > Dispositions > Title 43 > Chapter 43.51
Chapter 43.51 RCW Dispositions
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Sections
43.51.010
Definitions.
[1965 c 8 § 43.51.010. Prior: 1947 c 271 § 2; RRS § 10768-1.]
Repealed by 1999 c 249 § 1701.
43.51.020
Commission created â Composition â Compensation and expenses.
[1999 c 249 § 201; 1984 c 287 § 82; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 116; 1969 ex.s. c 31 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 132 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.020. Prior: 1947 c 271 § 1; 1945 c 36 § 1; 1921 c 7 § 10; RRS § 10768.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.015 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.030
Chairman â Meetings â Quorum.
[1999 c 249 § 202; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.030. Prior: 1947 c 271 § 3; RRS § 10768-2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.025 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.040
Powers and duties â Mandatory.
[1999 c 249 § 302; 1999 c 155 § 1; 1999 c 59 § 1; 1989 c 175 § 106; 1980 c 89 § 1; 1979 c 10 § 4. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 123 § 1; 1977 c 75 § 57; 1967 ex.s. c 90 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.040; prior: 1959 c 317 § 1; 1955 c 391 § 1; 1929 c 148 § 1; 1923 c 157 § 1; 1921 c 149 § 2; RRS § 10942.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.030 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.045
Additional powers and duties.
[1999 c 249 § 303; 1984 c 82 § 1; 1981 c 271 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.035 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.046
Waste reduction and recycling.
[1999 c 249 § 304; 1991 c 11 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.045 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.047
Sale of timber.
[1995 c 211 § 2; 1984 c 82 § 3.]
Repealed by 1999 c 249 § 1701.
43.51.048
Community service for littering in state parks â Policy and procedures.
[1996 c 263 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.050 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.050
Additional powers and duties.
[1997 c 137 § 1; 1987 c 225 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.050. Prior: 1955 c 391 § 2; 1947 c 271 § 4; RRS § 10768-3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.055 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.052
Parks improvement account â Transfers to state parks renewal and stewardship account.
[1999 c 249 § 402; 1997 c 137 § 2; 1987 c 225 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.060 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.055
Park passes â Eligibility.
[1999 c 249 § 305; 1997 c 74 § 1; 1989 c 135 § 1; 1988 c 176 § 909; 1986 c 6 § 1; 1985 c 182 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 131 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 330 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.065 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.057
Nonresident camping fee surcharge â Amounts.
[1979 c 153 § 1.]
Repealed by 1988 c 80 § 1.
43.51.060
Further powers â Director of parks and recreation â Salaries.
[1999 c 249 § 307; 1995 c 211 § 3; 1993 c 156 § 1; 1987 c 225 § 3; 1980 c 89 § 2; 1969 c 99 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.060. Prior: 1961 c 307 § 12; 1955 c 391 § 3; 1947 c 271 § 5; RRS § 10768-4.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.070 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.061
Delegation of commission's powers and duties to director.
[1999 c 249 § 306; 1969 ex.s. c 31 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.075 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.062
Lease of park lands for television stations.
[1965 c 8 § 43.51.062. Prior: 1953 c 39 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.080 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.063
Lease of park lands for television stations â Lease rental rates, terms â Attachment of antennae.
[1974 ex.s. c 151 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.085 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.065
Exemption of persons over sixty-five from fees for collection in state parks of wood debris for personal use.
[1983 c 193 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.090 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.070
Donations of land for park purposes.
[1999 c 249 § 901; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.070. Prior: 1913 c 113 § 2; RRS § 10940.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.095 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.080
Parks in island counties.
[1965 c 8 § 43.51.080. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 92 § 1; RRS § 10942-1.]
Repealed by 1999 c 249 § 1701.
43.51.090
Bequests and donations of money.
[1997 c 137 § 3; 1969 c 99 § 2; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.090. Prior: 1923 c 157 § 2; 1921 c 149 § 3; RRS § 10943.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.100 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.100
Withdrawal of granted lands on public highways.
[1965 c 8 § 43.51.100. Prior: 1921 c 149 § 4; RRS § 10944.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.105 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.110
Withdrawal of other lands â Exchange for lands on highway.
[1999 c 249 § 902; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.110. Prior: 1921 c 149 § 5; RRS § 10945.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.110 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.112
Cross-state trail facility.
[1999 c 301 § 1; 1996 c 129 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.115 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.1121
Cross-state trail â Transfer of lands in Milwaukee Road corridor.
[1999 c 301 § 2; 1996 c 129 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.120 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.113
Cross-state trail â Rail line franchise negotiations by department of transportation.
[1999 c 301 § 3; 1996 c 129 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.125 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.114
Cross-state trail account â Land acquisition â Rules describing trail.
[1999 c 301 § 4; 1996 c 129 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.130 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.120
Dedication as parks and parkways.
[1965 c 8 § 43.51.120. Prior: 1921 c 149 § 6; RRS § 10946.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.135 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.130
Permits for improvement of parks â Limitations.
[1999 c 59 § 2; 1982 c 156 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.130. Prior: 1929 c 83 § 1; RRS § 10946-1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.140 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.140
Application for permit.
[1999 c 59 § 3; 1982 c 156 § 2; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.140. Prior: 1929 c 83 § 2; RRS § 10946-2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.145 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.150
Plans and specifications.
[1982 c 156 § 3; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.150. Prior: 1929 c 83 § 3; RRS § 10946-3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.150 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.160
Surety bond.
[1982 c 156 § 4; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.160. Prior: 1929 c 83 § 4; RRS § 10946-4.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.155 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.170
Police powers vested in commission and employees.
[1965 c 8 § 43.51.170. Prior: 1921 c 149 § 7; RRS § 10947.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.160 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.180
Penalties.
[1997 c 214 § 1; 1987 c 380 § 15; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.180. Prior: 1921 c 149 § 8; RRS § 10948.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.165 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.200
Transfer of surplus land â Reversionary clause required â Release â Parkland acquisition account.
[1991 sp.s. c 13 § 23; 1985 c 57 § 33; 1984 c 87 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.170 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.210
Disposal of land not needed for park purposes.
[1999 c 249 § 601; 1998 c 42 § 1; 1984 c 87 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 246 § 1; 1969 c 99 § 3; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.210. Prior: 1953 c 64 § 1; 1947 c 261 § 1; RRS § 10951a.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.175 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.215
Exchange of state land by commission â Public notice â News release â Hearing â Procedure.
[1998 c 42 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 107 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.180 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.220
Small boat facilities for Puget Sound authorized.
[1999 c 249 § 904; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.220. Prior: 1949 c 154 § 1; RRS § 10768-4d.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.185 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.230
Lease with option to purchase parental school facilities.
[1965 c 8 § 43.51.230. Prior: 1959 c 215 § 1.]
Repealed by 1999 c 249 § 1701.
43.51.235
Recreational metal detectors â Available land.
[1997 c 150 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.190 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.237
Identification of historic archaeological resources in state parks â Plan â Availability of land for use by recreational metal detectors.
[1999 c 249 § 905; 1997 c 150 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.195 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.240
Certain tidelands transferred to commission.
[1967 ex.s. c 96 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.200 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.250
Certain tidelands transferred to commission â Access to and from tidelands.
[1967 ex.s. c 96 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.205 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.260
Acquisition of Wallace Falls property authorized.
[1969 c 41 § 1; 1965 c 146 § 2.]
Repealed by 1999 c 249 § 1701.
43.51.270
Sale of state trust lands â Terms and conditions.
[1999 c 249 § 906; 1995 c 211 § 4; 1992 c 185 § 1; 1988 c 79 § 1; 1987 c 466 § 1; 1985 c 163 § 1; 1981 c 271 § 1; 1980 c 4 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 210 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.210 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.275
State parks renewal and stewardship account.
[1995 c 211 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.215 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.280
Trust land purchase account.
[1991 sp.s. c 16 § 922; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 4; 1987 c 466 § 2. Prior: 1985 c 163 § 2; 1985 c 57 § 34; 1981 c 271 § 2; 1980 c 4 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 210 § 2.]
Repealed by 1995 c 211 § 6, effective July 1, 1995.
43.51.285
Trust lands â Periodic review to identify parcels appropriate for transfer to commission.
[1987 c 466 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.220 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.290
Winter recreational facilities â Commission duties â Liability.
[1999 c 249 § 1401; 1990 c 136 § 2; 1990 c 49 § 2; 1982 c 11 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 209 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.225 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.300
Winter recreational area parking permits â Fee â Expiration.
[1990 c 49 § 3; 1986 c 47 § 1; 1982 c 11 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 209 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.230 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.310
Winter recreational program account â Deposit of parking permit fees â Winter recreation programs by public and private agencies.
[1991 sp.s. c 13 § 6; 1985 c 57 § 35; 1982 c 11 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 209 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.235 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.320
Winter recreational parking areas â Restriction of overnight parking.
[1982 c 11 § 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 209 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.240 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.321
Penalty for violation of RCW 43.51.320 or 46.61.585.
Cross-reference section, recodified as RCW 79A.05.245 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.330
Winter recreational parking areas â Rules.
[1982 c 11 § 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 209 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.250 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.340
Winter recreation advisory committee â Generally.
[1994 c 264 § 19; 1990 c 49 § 1; 1989 c 175 § 107; 1988 c 36 § 16; 1987 c 330 § 1101; 1986 c 47 § 2; 1982 c 11 § 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 209 § 8.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.255 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.350
Sun Lakes state park â "Vic Meyers Golf Course" designation â "Vic Meyers Lake" designation.
[1977 ex.s. c 266 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.260 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.355
Authority of commission to implement RCW 43.51.350.
[1977 ex.s. c 266 § 2.]
Repealed by 1999 c 249 § 1701.
43.51.360
Hostels â Legislative declaration of intent.
[1977 ex.s. c 281 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.265 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.365
"Hostel" defined.
[1977 ex.s. c 281 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.270 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.370
Hostels â Authority of political subdivisions to establish.
[1977 ex.s. c 281 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.275 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.375
Hostels â Commission authorized to accept grants or moneys for the support thereof â Rules required.
[1977 ex.s. c 281 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.280 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.380
Acquisition, development, etc., of urban area parks by interagency committee for outdoor recreation.
[1980 c 89 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.25.250 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.385
Establishment of urban area state parks by parks and recreation commission.
[1980 c 89 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.300 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.390
Operation of swimming pool at Saint Edwards state park.
[1981 c 114 § 2.]
Repealed by 1983 c 193 § 2.
43.51.395
Declaration of policy â Lands for public park purposes.
[1984 c 82 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.305 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.400
Powers and duties â Program of boating safety education â Casualty and accident reporting program.
[1998 c 245 § 66; 1994 c 151 § 3; 1984 c 183 § 4; 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 52.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.310 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.402
Casualty and accident reports â Confidentiality â Use as evidence.
[1984 c 183 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.140 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
43.51.403
Boating accident reports by local government agencies â Investigation â Report of coroner.
[1987 c 427 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.150 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
43.51.404
Uniform waterway marking system.
[1987 c 427 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 88.12.350 pursuant to 1992 c 15 § 1.
43.51.405
Milwaukee Road corridor â Transfer of management control to commission.
[1996 c 129 § 7; 1989 c 129 § 1; 1984 c 174 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.315 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.405#1
Milwaukee Road corridor â Transfer of management control to commission.
[1989 c 129 § 1; 1984 c 174 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.315 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.407
Milwaukee Road corridor â Duties.
[1987 c 438 § 39; 1984 c 174 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.320 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.409
Milwaukee Road corridor â Additional duties.
[1989 c 129 § 3; 1984 c 174 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.325 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.411
Recreation trail on Milwaukee Road corridor.
[1984 c 174 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.330 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.415
Environmental interpretation â Authority of commission.
[1991 c 107 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.335 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.417
Environmental interpretation â Scope of activities.
[1991 c 107 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.340 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.419
Environmental interpretation â Assistance from other organizations.
[1991 c 107 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.345 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.420
Senior environmental corps â Commission powers and duties.
[1992 c 63 § 14.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.350 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.430
Underwater parks â Lead agency.
[1993 c 267 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.355 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.432
Underwater parks â Authority to establish â Powers and duties.
[1999 c 249 § 1301; 1994 c 264 § 20; 1993 c 267 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.360 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.434
Underwater parks â Fees â Underwater park account.
[1993 c 267 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.365 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.436
Underwater parks â Diverse recreational opportunity.
[1993 c 267 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.370 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.438
Underwater parks â Liability.
[1993 c 267 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.375 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.440
Water trail recreation program â Created.
[1993 c 182 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.380 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.442
Water trail recreation program â Powers and duties.
[1993 c 182 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.385 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.444
Water trail recreation program â Grants.
[1993 c 182 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.390 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.446
Water trail recreation program â Liability.
[1993 c 182 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.395 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.448
Water trail recreation program â Permits.
[1993 c 182 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.400 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.450
Water trail recreation program â Account created.
[1993 c 182 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.405 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.452
Water trail recreation program â Rules.
[1993 c 182 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.410 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.454
Water trail recreation program â Violation.
[1993 c 182 § 8.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.415 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.456
Water trail advisory committee.
[1994 c 264 § 21; 1993 c 182 § 9.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.420 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.500
Declaration of purpose.
[1969 ex.s. c 96 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.500. Prior: 1961 c 215 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.500 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.510
Youth development and conservation division established â Supervisory personnel.
[1999 c 249 § 1201; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.510. Prior: 1961 c 215 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.505 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.520
Youth development and conservation committee.
[1969 ex.s. c 96 § 2; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.520. Prior: 1961 c 215 § 3.]
Repealed by 1982 c 163 § 23, effective June 30, 1982.
43.51.530
Composition of youth corps â Qualifications, conditions, period of enrollment, etc.
[1975 c 7 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 96 § 3; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.530. Prior: 1961 c 215 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.510 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.540
Compensation â Quarters â Hospital services, etc.
[1999 c 249 § 1202; 1982 c 70 § 1; 1975 c 7 § 2; 1965 c 8 § 43.51.540. Prior: 1961 c 215 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 79A.05.515 pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.
43.51.545
Compensation â Biweekly payment of compensation authorized.
[1965 ex.s. c 48 § 3.]
Repealed by 1999 c 249 § 1701.
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Chapter 8.12 RCW: EMINENT DOMAIN BY CITIES
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Chapter 8.12 RCW
EMINENT DOMAIN BY CITIES
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HTMLPDF 8.12.005Condemnation final actionsâNotice requirements. HTMLPDF 8.12.010"City" defined. HTMLPDF 8.12.020Other terms defined. HTMLPDF 8.12.030Condemnation authorizedâPurposes enumerated. HTMLPDF 8.12.040Ordinance to specify method of paymentâLimitations. HTMLPDF 8.12.050Petition for condemnation. HTMLPDF 8.12.060Contents of petition. HTMLPDF 8.12.070SummonsâService. HTMLPDF 8.12.080Service when state or county lands are involved. HTMLPDF 8.12.090Waiver of juryâAdjudication of public useâProcedure. HTMLPDF 8.12.100TrialâJuryâRight to separate juries. HTMLPDF 8.12.120Interested party may be brought in. HTMLPDF 8.12.130Jury may view premises. HTMLPDF 8.12.140Damages to buildingâMeasure. HTMLPDF 8.12.150Separate findings where there are several interestsâInterpleader of adverse claimants. HTMLPDF 8.12.160VerdictâNew trialâContinuanceâNew summons. HTMLPDF 8.12.170Change of ownershipâPowers of court. HTMLPDF 8.12.190Findings by jury. HTMLPDF 8.12.200JudgmentâAppellate reviewâPayment of award into court. HTMLPDF 8.12.210Title vests upon payment. PAYMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT
HTMLPDF 8.12.220Payment from general fund. HTMLPDF 8.12.230Payment by special assessment. HTMLPDF 8.12.240Petition for assessmentâAppointment of commissioners. HTMLPDF 8.12.250Advancement from general funds against assessments. ASSESSMENTSâIMMEDIATE PAYMENT
HTMLPDF 8.12.260Appointment of board of eminent domain commissionersâTerms of office. HTMLPDF 8.12.270Oath of commissionersâCompensation. HTMLPDF 8.12.280Duties of commissionersâAssessment of benefitsâApportionment. HTMLPDF 8.12.290Assessment roll. HTMLPDF 8.12.300Hearing on assessment rollâNotice. HTMLPDF 8.12.310Proof of service. HTMLPDF 8.12.320Continuance of hearing. HTMLPDF 8.12.330Objections to assessment roll. HTMLPDF 8.12.340Modification of assessment. HTMLPDF 8.12.350Judgment, effectâLien. HTMLPDF 8.12.360Certification of roll to treasurer. HTMLPDF 8.12.370Treasurer's notice to pay when assessments immediately payable. HTMLPDF 8.12.380Notice by mailâPenalty for default. BONDSâINSTALLMENT PAYMENT
HTMLPDF 8.12.390Bonds authorized. HTMLPDF 8.12.400MaturityâInterestâPayment. HTMLPDF 8.12.410SaleâApplication of proceeds. HTMLPDF 8.12.420Installment payment of assessments. HTMLPDF 8.12.430Notice to payâDue date of installmentsâPenaltyâInterest. HTMLPDF 8.12.440Bond owner may enforce collection. HTMLPDF 8.12.450Bondholder's remedy limited to assessments. HTMLPDF 8.12.460Payment of bondsâCallâNotice. DELINQUENCYâREDEMPTION
HTMLPDF 8.12.470Enforcement of collectionâInterest on delinquency. HTMLPDF 8.12.480Assessment fund to be kept separate. HTMLPDF 8.12.490Record of payment and redemption. HTMLPDF 8.12.500Liability of treasurer. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
HTMLPDF 8.12.510Reassessment. HTMLPDF 8.12.520Lien of assessmentâEnforcement by civil action. HTMLPDF 8.12.530Discontinuance of proceedings. HTMLPDF 8.12.540Subsequent compensation for property taken or damaged. HTMLPDF 8.12.550Regrade assessments. HTMLPDF 8.12.560Construction as to second-class cities. NOTES:
Additional provisions relating to eminent domain proceedings: Chapter 8.25 RCW.
Appointment of guardian ad litem for minors, incapacitated persons: RCW 8.25.270.
Auditoriums, art museums, swimming pools, athletic and recreational fields: RCW 35.21.020.
Cemetery districts: RCW 68.52.200.
City-owned electric power and light companyâLimitation on right of eminent domain: RCW 35.84.030.
Code city: RCW 35A.64.200.
Condemnation of blighted property: Chapter 35.80A RCW.
Easements over public land: Chapter 79.36 RCW.
Electric energy facilities: RCW 35.84.020.
FerriesâAuthority to acquire and maintain: RCW 35.21.110.
First-class cities: RCW 35.22.280(6).
Housing authority: RCW 35.82.070, 35.82.110.
Limited access facilities: RCW 47.52.050.
Local improvements filling and draining lowlandsâWaterwaysâDamages: RCW 35.56.050. filling lowlandsâDamages: RCW 35.55.040. generally: Chapters 35.43 through 35.56 RCW.
Metropolitan municipal corporations: RCW 35.58.320.
Metropolitan park districtsâPark commissioner's authority generally: RCW 35.61.130.
Military purposes: RCW 8.04.170.
Multi-purpose community centersâPowers of condemnation: RCW 35.59.050.
Municipal airports acquisition of real property: RCW 14.08.030. joint condemnation proceedings: RCW 14.08.200.
Off-street parking facilities: RCW 35.86.030.
Parking commission: RCW 35.86A.080.
Parkways, park drives, and boulevards: RCW 35.21.190.
Relocation assistance: Chapter 8.26 RCW.
Second-class cities: RCW 35.23.311, 35.23.440(45).
Sewerage systems: RCW 35.67.020.
Street railway extensions of municipal corporations: RCW 35.84.060.
Towns generally: RCW 35.27.380. off-street parking: RCW 35.27.570.
Watershed property, city in adjoining state may condemn: RCW 8.28.050.
Waterworks, authority to acquire and operate: RCW 35.92.010.
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Chapter 9.91 RCW: MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES
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Sections HTMLPDF 9.91.010Denial of civil rightsâTerms defined. HTMLPDF 9.91.020Operating railroad, steamboat, vehicle, etc., while intoxicated. HTMLPDF 9.91.025Unlawful transit conduct. HTMLPDF 9.91.060Leaving children unattended in parked automobile. HTMLPDF 9.91.130Disposal of trash in charity donation receptacle. HTMLPDF 9.91.140Food stampsâUnlawful sale. HTMLPDF 9.91.142Food stampsâTrafficking. HTMLPDF 9.91.144Food stampsâUnlawful redemption. HTMLPDF 9.91.150Tree spiking. HTMLPDF 9.91.155Tree spikingâAction for damages. HTMLPDF 9.91.160Personal protection spray devices. HTMLPDF 9.91.170Interfering with dog guide or service animal. HTMLPDF 9.91.175Interfering with search and rescue dog. NOTES:
Accountancy practice laws, penalty: RCW 18.04.370.
Aeronautics laws and rules, penalty: RCW 47.68.240.
Agriculture agricultural enabling act, penalties: RCW 15.66.210. apple advertising laws and rules, penalty: RCW 15.24.200. farm labor contractors, violations, penalty: RCW 19.30.150. fertilizers, minerals, and limes, penalty: RCW 15.54.470. honey, penalty for violation of law regulating: RCW 69.28.180, 69.28.185. horticultural plants and certification act, prohibited acts: Chapter 15.13 RCW. marketing act, penalties: RCW 15.66.210. peaches, standards of grades and packs, inspections, penalty for violations: RCW 15.17.290. soft tree fruits, penalty: RCW 15.28.270. standards of grades and packs, penalties: Chapter 15.17 RCW.
Aircraft and airman licensing violations: RCW 14.16.060.
Airport zoning violations: RCW 14.12.210.
Alcoholic beverages, violations and penalties: Chapter 66.44 RCW.
All-terrain vehicles additional violations, penalty: RCW 46.09.480. operating violations, penalty: RCW 46.09.470, 46.09.490.
Ambulances and drivers, first aid requirements, penalty: RCW 70.54.060, 70.54.065.
Animals: Title 16 RCW.
Antitrust, consumer protection: Chapter 19.86 RCW.
Architects licensing laws, penalty: RCW 18.08.460.
Assisted living facilities' licensing act, violations of: Chapter 18.20 RCW.
Auctioneering, county licensing laws, penalty: RCW 36.71.070.
Ballots (see also Elections) counterfeiting or unlawful possession, penalty: RCW 29A.84.540. divulging ballot count, penalty: RCW 29A.84.730. tampering with, penalty: RCW 29A.84.420. unlawful printing or distribution of official ballots, penalty: RCW 29A.84.410.
Banks and trust companies advertising legal services, penalty: RCW 30A.04.260. certification of checks, penalty for violation of regulations: RCW 30A.16.010. commission, etc., to officer or employee to procure loan prohibited, penalty: RCW 30A.12.110. companies, commingling trust property, penalty: RCW 30A.04.240. examinations, penalty for falsification: RCW 30A.04.060. false entries or statements, penalty: RCW 30A.12.090. general penalties for violation of laws concerning: RCW 30A.12.190. general penalty for violation of rules and regulations: RCW 30A.04.050. holding companies regulations, penalty: RCW 30A.04.230. loans from trust funds prohibited, penalty: RCW 30A.12.120. preferential transfers in contemplation of insolvency, penalty: RCW 30A.44.110. receiving deposits when insolvent prohibited, penalty: RCW 30A.44.120. records, destroying or secreting, penalty: RCW 30A.12.100. unlawful use of words indicating, penalty: RCW 30A.04.020.
Barbering licensing regulations, penalty: RCW 18.16.210.
Baseball minors, penalty for violations concerning: RCW 67.04.150. penalties for bribery or fraud concerning: RCW 67.04.010, 67.04.020, 67.04.050.
Beauty culture licensing laws, penalty: RCW 18.16.210.
Bicycles, bicycle paths, operation of vehicles on prohibited: RCW 35.75.020.
Birthing centers licensing, penalty for unlicensed operation: RCW 18.46.120.
Blind made products, false advertising: RCW 19.06.030, 19.06.040.
Bodies (see Human remains)
Boilers or unfired pressure vessels, inspection certificate required, penalty: RCW 70.79.320.
Bonds issued by state, etc., fraud of engraver, penalty: RCW 39.44.101.
Boxing, wrestling, and martial arts, penalties for violations of provisions relating to: RCW 67.08.130, 67.08.140, 67.08.150.
Brands and marks on animals, obliteration, etc., penalty: RCW 16.57.120, 16.57.320, 16.57.360.
Building permit, issuance to person not complying with industrial insurance payroll estimate requirement: RCW 51.12.070.
Buildings, public doors, safety requirements, penalty: RCW 70.54.070. earthquake standards for construction, penalty: RCW 70.86.040.
Capitol grounds traffic regulations, penalty for violations: RCW 46.08.170.
Caustic poisons act, penalty for violation: RCW 69.36.060.
Cemeteries embalmers and funeral director laws, penalty: RCW 18.39.220. endowment care cemeteries, penalties: RCW 68.40.085, 68.40.090. establishment in violation of laws regulating, penalty: RCW 68.56.040. mausoleums and columbariums, penalty for violation of construction laws: RCW 68.28.060. property, penalties for violations concerning: RCW 68.24.130, 68.24.140, 68.24.150, 68.24.190, 68.56.010.
Charitable trusts, penalty for violations: RCW 11.110.140.
Children (see Minors)
Chiropractic licensing laws, penalty: RCW 18.25.090.
Cities and towns budgets in cities over 300,000, penalty for violation of regulations: RCW 35.32A.090. cities of the first class, powers to prescribe crimes by ordinance: RCW 35.22.280. cities of the second class, powers to prescribe penalties for violation of ordinances: RCW 35.23.440. city firefighters, city police, civil service provisions, penalty for violations: RCW 41.08.210. commission form, free services to officers and employees prohibited, penalty: RCW 35.17.150. operation of vehicles, etc., on bicycle paths prohibited, penalty: RCW 35.75.020. pollution of water supply, penalty: RCW 35.88.040. towns, power to prescribe penalties for violation of ordinances: RCW 35.27.370. unclassified cities, powers to prescribe penalties for violation of ordinances: RCW 35.30.010.
Civil defense, enforcement of orders, rules, and regulations, penalty: RCW 38.52.150.
Civil service for sheriff's office employees, penalty: RCW 41.14.220.
Collection agency and out-of-state collection agency laws, penalty: RCW 19.16.430, 19.16.450.
Colleges interfering by force or violence with any administrator, faculty member or student unlawfulâPenalty: RCW 28B.10.570, 28B.10.572. intimidating any administrator, faculty member or student by threat of force or violence unlawfulâPenalty: RCW 28B.10.571 and 28B.10.572.
Commercial feed law, crimes against: Chapter 15.53 RCW.
Commercial sprayers and dusters, violations, penalty: Chapter 17.21 RCW.
Commission merchants, violations, penalty: RCW 20.01.460.
Consumer protection, crimes and penalties relating to: Chapter 19.86 RCW.
Control of pet animals infested with diseases communicable to humans, violation, penalty: RCW 16.70.050.
Controlled atmosphere storage, penalty: RCW 15.30.250.
Controlled substances: Chapter 69.50 RCW.
Cosmetology laws, penalty: RCW 18.16.210.
Counties budget laws, penalty for violation: RCW 36.40.240. building codes and fire regulations, penalty for violation: RCW 36.43.040. dog license tax violation, penalty: RCW 36.49.070. garbage disposal regulations, penalty for violations: RCW 36.58.020. hawkers and auctioneers, penalty for selling without license: RCW 36.71.060. officers failing to pay over fees, penalty: RCW 36.18.170. officers taking illegal fees, penalty: RCW 36.18.160. parks, playgrounds, or other recreational facilities, violation of rules and regulations adopted by county commissioners, penalty: RCW 36.68.080. roads and bridges general penalty for violation of provisions concerning: RCW 36.75.290. use of oil or other material restricted, penalty: RCW 36.86.060. trading stamp licenses, penalty: RCW 19.83.050. violation of regulations for taking of census for classification of counties: RCW 36.13.070.
Credit unions: Chapter 31.12 RCW.
Cruelty to animals, penalties: Chapter 16.52 RCW.
Dental hygienist licensing laws, penalties: RCW 18.29.100.
Dentistry practice laws, penalties: RCW 18.32.390, 18.32.675, 18.32.735, 18.32.745, 18.32.755.
Diking and drainage improvement districts, damaging improvements, penalty: RCW 85.08.690.
Discrimination, interference with human rights commission, penalty: RCW 49.60.310.
Diseased domestic animals, quarantine, penalty: RCW 16.36.110.
Diseases, dangerous, contagious, or infectious, penalty for violations concerning control of: RCW 70.05.120, 70.24.080, 70.54.050.
Disposal of dead animals, violations, penalty: RCW 16.68.180.
Dog law: Chapter 16.08 RCW.
Doors of buildings used by public, safety requirements, penalty: RCW 70.54.070.
Drugs: Chapters 69.41, 69.50 RCW.
Earthquake standards for construction for public buildings, penalty: RCW 70.86.040.
Elections bribery or coercion of voters, penalty: RCW 29A.84.620. canvassing of votes law, penalty for violations: RCW 29A.60.200. counterfeiting or unlawful possession of ballots, penalty: RCW 29A.84.540. destroying or defacing election supplies and notices, etc., penalty: RCW 29A.84.550. divulging ballot count, penalty: RCW 29A.84.730. exit polling: RCW 29A.84.510. general penalty for violations: Chapter 29A.84 RCW. influencing voters to vote or not to vote by unlawful means, penalty: RCW 29A.84.630. initiative and referendum law, penalties for violations: RCW 29A.84.230, 29A.84.210, 29A.84.250. officer tampering with ballots, penalty: RCW 29A.84.420. printing or distributing official ballots unlawfully, penalty: RCW 29A.84.410. recall petition law, penalties for violations: RCW 29A.84.240, 29A.84.020, 29A.84.220. registration law violations, penalties: RCW 29A.84.110, 29A.84.130. repeating or voting twice, penalties concerning: RCW 29A.84.650, 29A.84.655. solicitation of bribe by voter in primary election, penalty: RCW 29A.84.640. unqualified voter voting, penalty: RCW 29A.84.660. violations by officers generally, penalty: RCW 29A.84.720. voting by mail law, penalty for violations: RCW 29A.84.680. voting machines, penalty for tampering with: RCW 29A.84.560.
Electrical construction, penalty: RCW 19.29.060.
Electricians and electrical installation laws, schedule of penaltiesâAppeal: RCW 19.28.131.
Embalmer and funeral director laws, penalty: RCW 18.39.220.
Endowment care cemeteries, penalties for violations of laws: RCW 68.40.085, 68.40.090.
Engineer and land surveyor laws, penalty: RCW 18.43.120.
Escrow agent, unlicensed: RCW 18.44.171.
Explosives and devices regulated, penalties: Chapter 70.74 RCW.
Facsimile signatures and seals, fraud in use of: RCW 39.62.040.
Family abandonment, penalty: RCW 26.20.030.
Family nonsupport, penalty: RCW 26.20.035.
Farm labor contractors regulations, penalty: RCW 19.30.150.
Filing false or forged instruments, penalty: RCW 40.16.030.
Fire department vehicles and firefighters' private cars lighting and identification, penalty: RCW 46.37.188.
Fire protection districts, burning permits, penalty for violation: RCW 52.12.101, 52.12.105.
Firearms in vehicle, penalty: RCW 77.15.460.
Fires, actions for spreading and kindling: RCW 4.24.040, 4.24.050.
Firewood on state lands, permit required to remove, penalty: RCW 79.15.440.
Fireworks laws or rules, penalty: RCW 70.77.540. unlawful acts relating to: Chapter 70.77 RCW.
Fish, shellfish, and wildlife false or misleading information and reports, penalty: RCW 77.15.270. trafficking in, prohibited: RCW 77.15.260.
Flood control districts, interest in contracts, penalty: RCW 86.09.286.
Food and beverage workers' permit required, penalty: RCW 69.06.060.
Food, drugs, and cosmetics, penalties for violations of act: RCW 69.04.040, 69.04.060, 69.04.070.
Food fish and shellfish fish guards required on diversion devices, penalties, remedies for failure: RCW 77.57.010. fishways required over dams, etc., penalties: RCW 77.57.030. hatchery or cultural facility to be provided if fishways impractical, penalty: RCW 77.57.050. required licensesâExemption: RCW 77.65.010.
Forcible entry and detainer, penalty: RCW 59.12.230.
Forest products, false or forged brands, etc., penalties: RCW 76.36.110, 76.36.120.
Forest protection: Chapter 76.04 RCW.
Gambling, civil action: RCW 4.24.070.
Game and game fish, unlawful acts: Chapter 77.50 RCW.
Gas or stink bombs, etc., prohibited, penalty: RCW 70.74.310.
Girls' training school (see Maple Lane School)
Grain and terminal warehouses, commodity inspections, laws and regulations, penalties for violations: RCW 22.09.310, 22.09.770, 22.09.890.
Healing professions, rebating: RCW 19.68.010.
Health care services, prohibited acts: Chapter 48.44 RCW.
Highways closure violations, penalty: RCW 47.48.040. county or city road funds, illegal use of, penalty: RCW 47.08.110. limited access facilities, violations concerning, penalty: RCW 47.52.120. littering with glass, debris, etc., penalty, removal: RCW 46.61.645. permitting escape of load from vehicle: RCW 46.61.655. pipe lines, etc., across or on highways, penalties for construction without franchise or permit: RCW 47.44.060. removal of native flora, etc., penalty: RCW 47.40.080. traffic control devices violations: Chapter 47.36 RCW. traffic signs, etc., penalty for defacing, etc.: RCW 46.61.080.
Highways and toll bridges, general penalty for violations of title: RCW 47.04.090.
Honey penalty for violation of law regulating: RCW 69.28.180. prohibited acts: RCW 69.28.080, 69.28.090.
Horse racing, penalty for violations of laws and regulations: RCW 67.16.060.
Hospital licensing required, penalty: RCW 70.41.170.
Hotels fraud in obtaining accommodations, etc., penalty: RCW 19.48.110. sanitation and safety requirements, penalty: RCW 70.62.280.
Human remains, penalties for violations concerning: RCW 68.64.150, 68.64.160.
Individuals with mental illness, private establishments for, licensing violations: RCW 71.12.460.
Industrial insurance, attorney's fees: RCW 51.52.120, 51.52.132.
Initiative and referendum laws, penalties: RCW 29A.84.230, 29A.84.210, 29A.84.250.
Insane (see Individuals with mental illness)
Insect pest control rules, violations: RCW 17.24.100.
Insurance code destruction or injury of property to defraud or prejudice the insurer, penalty: RCW 48.30.220. domestic insurers corrupt practices as to votes relative to shareholders meetings, etc., penalty: RCW 48.07.060. illegal dividends or reductions, penalty: RCW 48.08.040. impairment of capital, penalty: RCW 48.08.050. penalty for exhibiting false account, etc.: RCW 48.06.190. solicitation permit required, penalty: RCW 48.06.030. false claims or proof, etc., penalty: RCW 48.30.230. fraud and unfair practices violations: Chapter 48.30 RCW. general penalty for violations: RCW 48.01.080. health care services, penalty for violation: RCW 48.44.060. illegal dealing in premiums, penalty: RCW 48.30.190. insurance producers, title insurance agents, and adjusters, license required: RCW 48.17.060. insurance producers, title insurance agents, and adjusters, reporting and accounting premiums, penalty: RCW 48.17.480. misrepresentation in application for insurance, penalty: RCW 48.30.210. mutual insurers, impairment of surplus, penalty: RCW 48.09.340. political contributions, penalty: RCW 48.30.110. premiums to be specified in the policy, penalty for violation: RCW 48.18.180.
Insurance, destruction, secretion, abandonment, etc., of property: RCW 48.30.220.
Intoxicating liquor (see Liquor control)
Ionizing radiation, prohibited acts: Chapter 70A.388 RCW.
Irrigation and rehabilitation districts, violation of rules: RCW 87.84.090.
Judges or justices, addressing persons in unfit, etc., language, penalty: RCW 42.20.110.
Labor and industries disobeying subpoena to appear before officer, penalty: RCW 43.22.300. hotel inspections, penalty for falsifying or hindering, etc.: RCW 70.62.280. misuse of reports of employers, penalty: RCW 43.22.290. refusal of entry to factory, etc., penalty: RCW 43.22.310.
Labor disputes, obtaining out-of-state personnel for certain purposes: RCW 49.44.100.
Labor laws blacklisting prohibited, penalty: RCW 49.44.010. bribery of labor representative, penalties: RCW 49.44.020, 49.44.030. female and child labor, penalties for violations: RCW 26.28.070, 49.58.020. hours of labor, penalties for violations: Chapter 49.28 RCW. minimum wage and hours act violations, penalty: RCW 49.46.100. obtaining labor by false recommendation, penalty: RCW 49.44.040. prohibited practices, penalties for violations: Chapter 49.44 RCW. prosecution, etc., for forming or joining labor union, etc., prohibited: RCW 49.36.030. seasonal labor, fraud by employees to secure advances, penalty: RCW 49.40.030. underground workers safety and health, penalties: RCW 49.24.060, 49.24.380. wage payment and collection, penalties for violations: RCW 49.48.020, 49.48.040, 49.48.060, 49.52.050, 49.52.090.
Legislative hearings, failure of subpoenaed witness to attend or testify, etc., penalties: RCW 44.16.120 through 44.16.150.
Lie detector and similar tests as condition of employmentâPenalty: RCW 49.44.120.
Limited access facilities (see Highways)
Liquor control consumption or serving in clubs, penalty: RCW 66.24.481. penalties for violations of laws or regulations: Chapter 66.44 RCW. purchase, attempt, by minor: RCW 66.44.280 through 66.44.292. transfer of identification card prohibited, penalties: RCW 66.20.200.
Littering, depositing glass, debris, etc., on highways, beaches, waters, penalty, removal: RCW 46.61.645.
LivestockâRemoval from common range, duty, penalty: RCW 16.24.230.
Logs, transporting without county log tolerance permit: RCW 46.44.047.
Maple Lane School, unauthorized entrance to grounds or enticing girls away, etc., penalty: RCW 72.20.065.
Marine biological preserve, penalty for violation: RCW 28B.20.320.
Marriage certificates, penalty for failure to record: RCW 26.04.110. license requirements, penalty for violations: RCW 26.04.200, 26.04.210, 26.04.240.
Mausoleums and columbariums, penalty for violation of laws concerning construction of: RCW 68.28.060.
Military affairs offenses defined, penalties: Chapter 38.32 RCW, RCW 38.40.040, 38.40.050, 38.40.110, 38.40.120.
Milk and milk products used for animal food, prohibited acts: Chapter 15.37 RCW.
Mining leases and contracts, disclosure of information obtained through state's right of entry: RCW 79.14.440.
Minors child labor prohibited, penalty: RCW 26.28.070 (see also Labor laws). enforcement of support for: RCW 74.20.060. firearms: RCW 9.41.040, 9.41.042, 9.41.240. juvenile offenders: Chapter 13.04 RCW. procuring or possessing tobacco, penalties: RCW 26.28.080, 70.155.080.
Motor vehicles: RCW 46.63.020.
Municipal corporations approving or paying false claim against: RCW 42.24.110. making false claim against: RCW 42.24.100.
Municipal officers, violation of code of ethics, penalty: RCW 42.23.050.
Mutual savings banks concealing or destroying evidence, penalty: RCW 32.04.110. falsification of books, etc., penalty: RCW 32.04.100. general penalty when penalty not specifically provided: RCW 32.04.130. specific penalties of RCW 9.24.030, 9.24.040, and 9.24.050 invoked: RCW 32.04.120. transfer of property or assets due to insolvency or in contemplation of insolvency, penalty for violation of regulation: RCW 32.24.080.
Narcotic drugs: Chapter 69.50 RCW.
Native flora on state lands or on land adjoining highways and parks, penalty for removal, etc.: RCW 47.40.080.
Navigation Pilotage Act: RCW 88.16.120, 88.16.130, 88.16.150. violations generally: Chapter 88.08 RCW.
Nuisances, civil remedies: Chapter 7.48 RCW.
Nursing homes, penalty for unlicensed operation: RCW 18.51.150.
Occupational motor vehicle operators' licenses, violation of restrictions: RCW 46.20.410.
Offering false or forged instruments for filing: RCW 40.16.030.
Oil and gas conservation, general penalty for violations of laws or regulations: RCW 78.52.550.
Optometry laws, penalty for violations: RCW 18.53.150.
Osteopathy violations, penalties: RCW 18.57.160.
Parks and recreation, violations in parks specified, penalty: RCW 79A.05.165.
Party line telephones, refusal to yield in emergency, penalty: RCW 70.85.020, 70.85.030.
Patent medicine peddlers licensing, penalty for unlicensed sales: RCW 18.64.047.
Pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers laws, penalties: RCW 19.60.066.
Peaches, standards, inspection, penalty for violations: RCW 15.17.290.
Peddlers, penalty for selling without license: RCW 36.71.060.
Persons infected with disease, exposure to others, penalty: RCW 70.54.050.
Pesticides, prohibited acts: Chapter 15.58 RCW.
Pharmacy licensing laws and regulations, penalties: RCW 18.64.140, 18.64.250.
Physical therapy practice regulations, penalties: RCW 18.74.090.
Podiatric medicine and surgery, general penalty: RCW 18.22.220.
Poisons: Chapters 69.36, 69.40 RCW.
Pollution of water (see Water pollution)
Pool tables or billiard tables or bowling alley for hire, license required, penalty: RCW 67.14.060.
Port district regulations adopted by city or county, violations, penalty: RCW 53.08.220.
Port districts, violations of rules relating to toll tunnels and bridges, penalty: RCW 53.34.190.
Psychologists licensing and practice law, violations, penalty: RCW 18.83.180.
Public assistance falsification of application, etc., penalty: RCW 74.08.055. fraudulent practices: RCW 74.08.331. records to be confidential, etc., penalty: RCW 74.04.060.
Public libraries, penalties for injuring property or retaining books: RCW 27.12.330, 27.12.340.
Public officers, misconduct, penalties: Chapter 42.20 RCW.
Public records, etc., crimes concerning, penalties: Chapter 40.16 RCW.
Public service companies auto and transport companies, penalty for violation: RCW 81.68.080. motor freight carriers, penalties for violations: RCW 81.80.230, 81.80.355. passengers for hire, failure to file bond or insurance policy, penalty: RCW 46.72.100. railroads employee requirements, penalties for violations: Chapter 81.40 RCW. equipment, penalties for violations: RCW 81.44.085. operating requirements, penalties for violations: RCW 81.48.020, 81.48.060. property damaged, sabotaged or stolen, penalties: RCW 81.60.070, 81.60.080. rights-of-way and crossings, etc., penalties: RCW 81.53.210, 81.54.030. regulatory fees, penalty: RCW 81.24.080. securities, penalty: RCW 81.08.120. street railways, penalties for violations: RCW 81.64.130, 81.64.150. transfers of property, penalty: RCW 81.12.060. violations of laws and regulations, general penalties: RCW 81.04.380, 81.04.390.
Public utilities regulatory fees, penalty: RCW 80.24.050. transfers of property, penalty: RCW 80.12.060. violations of laws and regulations, general penalties: RCW 80.04.380, 80.04.390.
Public works, falsification of records, etc., penalty: RCW 39.04.110, 39.12.050.
Real estate brokers and salesperson laws, penalty: RCW 18.85.411. mortgages, removal of property from mortgaged premises, penalty: RCW 61.12.030.
Rebating, etc., by practitioners of healing professions, penalty: RCW 19.68.010.
Recall petition laws, penalties: RCW 29A.84.240, 29A.84.020, 29A.84.220.
Recreational devices, inspection of, penalty: RCW 79A.40.020, 79A.40.040.
Referendum and initiative laws, penalties: RCW 29A.84.230, 29A.84.210, 29A.84.250.
Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, penalties for violations: RCW 63.30.690.
Rules of the road: Chapter 46.61 RCW.
Savings and loan associations advertising as without license: RCW 33.08.010. concealing facts or destroying evidence, etc., penalty: RCW 33.36.060. false statements concerning financial standings, penalty: RCW 33.36.050. falsification of books, etc., penalty: RCW 33.36.040. making prohibited loans or investments, penalty: RCW 33.36.010. preferential transfer of property due to insolvency, penalty: RCW 33.36.030. purchase at discount prohibited to officers, etc., penalty: RCW 33.36.020.
Schools compulsory attendance, penalties: RCW 28A.225.090. disclosing examination questions, penalty: RCW 28A.635.040. disturbing meetings, penalty: RCW 28A.635.030. failure to deliver books, etc., to successor, penalty: RCW 28A.635.070. grafting by school officials, penalty: RCW 28A.635.050. interfering by force or violence with any administrator, faculty member, or student unlawfulâPenalty: RCW 28B.10.570, 28B.10.572. intimidating any administrator, faculty member or student by threat of force or violence unlawfulâPenalty: RCW 28B.10.571 and 28B.10.572.
Securities act violations, penalty: RCW 21.20.400 through 21.20.420.
Sexual psychopaths: Chapter 71.06 RCW.
Sexually transmitted diseases, penalty for violation of control of: RCW 70.24.080.
Shellfish, sanitary control, penalties for violation of law regulating: RCW 69.30.140.
Sheriff's office employees, civil service for, penalty: RCW 41.14.220.
Ski lifts and other recreational conveyances: RCW 79A.40.040.
Snowmobile act additional violationsâPenalty: RCW 46.10.495. operating violations, general penalty: RCW 46.10.490, 46.10.500.
Solid waste collection, unlawful acts: Chapter 81.77 RCW.
Sporting contest, fraud, penalty: RCW 67.24.010.
State bonds, fraud by engraver: RCW 39.44.101.
State employees' retirement, falsification of statements, etc., penalty: RCW 41.40.055.
State lands firewood removal, permit required, penalty: RCW 79.15.440. removing flora, etc., penalty: RCW 47.40.080. trespass, etc.: Chapter 79.02 RCW.
State treasurer, penalty for embezzlement: RCW 43.08.140.
Steam boilers, safety requirements, penalty: RCW 70.54.080.
Stink or gas bombs prohibited, penalty: RCW 70.74.310.
Support of dependent childrenâAlternative methodâ1971 act: Chapter 74.20A RCW.
Swimming pools, violation of health laws and regulations: RCW 70.90.205.
Taxation cigarette tax, penalties: RCW 82.24.100, 82.24.110. general penalties: RCW 82.32.290. personal property, disclosure of information unlawful: RCW 84.40.340. property taxes listing of property: RCW 84.40.120. removal of property to avoid collection of, penalties: RCW 84.56.120, 84.56.200. retail sales tax, penalties: RCW 82.08.050, 82.08.120. use tax, penalty: RCW 82.12.040.
Teachers abuse of a misdemeanor: RCW 28A.635.010. retirement, falsification of statements, etc., penalty: RCW 41.32.055.
Telephones, party line, refusal to yield in emergency, penalty: RCW 70.85.020, 70.85.030.
Television reception improvement districts, penalty for false statement as to tax exemption: RCW 36.95.190.
Tires pneumatic, passenger car, selling or offering for sale if under prescribed standards, penalty: RCW 46.37.423. regrooved, selling or offering for sale if under prescribed standards, penalty: RCW 46.37.424. selling or operating vehicle with tires not meeting standards of state patrol, penalty: RCW 46.37.425.
Tobacco, etc., minors procuring or possessing, penalties: RCW 26.28.080, 70.155.080.
Toll facilities, operation of motor vehicle on, prohibited acts: RCW 46.61.690.
Trading stamps and premiums, penalty for violations: RCW 19.84.040.
Unemployment compensation, penalties for violations: Chapter 50.36 RCW.
Use of lists of registered voters, violations relating to, penalty: RCW 29A.08.720.
Veterinarian laws and rules, penalty: RCW 18.92.230, 18.92.240.
Vital statistics requirements, penalty for violation: RCW 70.58A.590.
Vouchers, public, false certification, penalty: RCW 42.24.100.
Wages (see Labor laws)
Warehouses, grain and terminal, commodity inspections, penalties for violation: RCW 22.09.310, 22.09.340, 22.09.890.
Warehousing deposits, general penalties: Chapter 22.32 RCW.
Washington Caustic Poison Act of 1929: Chapter 69.36 RCW.
Washington Criminal Code: Title 9A RCW.
Washington fresh fruit sales limitation act, violations: RCW 15.21.060.
Washington state patrol retirement fund, falsification of records, etc., to defraud, penalty: RCW 43.43.320.
Water pollution control, penalty for violations: RCW 90.48.140. drinking water pollution, etc.: Chapter 70.54 RCW. pollution of water supply in cities and towns, penalty: RCW 35.88.040.
Weed districts, prevention of agent's right of entry, penalty: RCW 17.04.280.
Weights and measures law and rules, penalties for violations: RCW 19.94.490 through 19.94.510.
Wills, failing to deliver, penalty: RCW 11.20.010.
Workers' compensation, penalties for violations of regulations concerning: Chapter 51.48 RCW, RCW 51.16.140.
X-rays, use in shoe fitting prohibited: RCW 70A.388.190.
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