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WILLS

Sections HTMLPDF 11.12.010Who may make a will. HTMLPDF 11.12.020Requisites of wills—Foreign wills—Electronic presence. HTMLPDF 11.12.025Nuncupative wills. HTMLPDF 11.12.030Signature of testator at his or her direction—Signature by mark. HTMLPDF 11.12.040Revocation of will—How effected—Effect on codicils. HTMLPDF 11.12.051Dissolution, invalidation, or termination of marriage or domestic partnership. HTMLPDF 11.12.060Agreement to convey does not revoke. HTMLPDF 11.12.070Devise or bequeathal of property subject to encumbrance. HTMLPDF 11.12.080Revocation of later will or codicil—Effect—Evidence. HTMLPDF 11.12.091Omitted child. HTMLPDF 11.12.095Omitted spouse or omitted domestic partner. HTMLPDF 11.12.110Death of grandparent's issue before grantor. HTMLPDF 11.12.120Lapsed gift—Procedure and proof. HTMLPDF 11.12.160Interested witness—Effect on will. HTMLPDF 11.12.170Devise of land, what passes. HTMLPDF 11.12.180Rule in Shelley's Case abolished—Future distribution or interest to heirs. HTMLPDF 11.12.185Doctrine of Worthier Title abolished—Exception. HTMLPDF 11.12.190Will to operate on after-acquired property. HTMLPDF 11.12.220No interest on devise unless will so provides. HTMLPDF 11.12.230Intent of testator controlling. HTMLPDF 11.12.250Gift to trust. HTMLPDF 11.12.255Incorporation by reference. HTMLPDF 11.12.260Separate writing may direct disposition of tangible personal property—Requirements. HTMLPDF 11.12.265Filing of original will with court before death of testator. HTMLPDF 11.12.400Electronic wills—Short title. HTMLPDF 11.12.410Electronic wills—Definition. HTMLPDF 11.12.420Electronic wills—Applicable law. HTMLPDF 11.12.430Electronic wills—Execution—Choice of law. HTMLPDF 11.12.440Electronic wills—Execution—Procedure. HTMLPDF 11.12.450Electronic wills—Self-proving. HTMLPDF 11.12.460Electronic wills—Qualified custodians—Eligibility. HTMLPDF 11.12.470Electronic wills—Qualified custodians—Duties. HTMLPDF 11.12.480Electronic wills—Certified paper copies. HTMLPDF 11.12.490Electronic wills—Uniformity of application and construction. HTMLPDF 11.12.491Electronic wills—Applicability.

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                    11.16.010 
                    Jurisdiction in probate matters — Powers of courts.


                    [1917 c 156 § 1; RRS § 1371.  Prior:  1891 c 155 § 1; Code 1881 § 1299; 1873 p 235 § 3; 1863 p 199 § 3; 1860 p 167 § 3; 1854 p 309 § 3.]

                    Repealed by 1965 c 145 § 11.99.015.  Later enactment, see RCW 11.02.010.






                    11.16.020 
                    Powers adequate, even when law doubtful.


                    [1917 c 156 § 219; RRS § 1589.]

                    Repealed by 1965 c 145 § 11.99.015.  Later enactment, see RCW 11.02.020.






                    11.16.030 
                    Exercise of powers — Orders — Process.


                    [1917 c 156 § 220; RRS § 1590.]

                    Repealed by 1965 c 145 § 11.99.015.  Later enactment, see RCW 11.02.030.






                    11.16.040 
                    Appeals to supreme court.


                    [1917 c 156 § 221; RRS § 1591.]

                    Repealed by 1965 c 145 § 11.99.015.  Later enactment, see RCW 11.96.010.






                    11.16.050 
                    Venue.


                    [1967 c 168 § 4; 1965 c 145 § 11.16.050.  Prior:  1917 c 156 § 6; RRS § 1376; prior:  Code 1881 § 1340; 1863 p 210 § 76; 1860 p 173 § 43.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 149 § 178, effective January 1, 1985; and repealed by 1985 c 30 § 143.  Later enactment, see RCW 11.96.050.






                    11.16.060 
                    Property of nonresident in more than one county — Jurisdiction.


                    [1965 c 145 § 11.16.060.  Prior:  1917 c 156 § 7; RRS § 1377; prior:  Code 1881 § 1341; 1863 p 211 § 77; 1860 p 173 § 44.]

                    Repealed by 1999 c 42 § 637, effective January 1, 2000.






                    11.16.070 
                    Proceedings had in county where letters granted.


                    [1965 c 145 § 11.16.070.  Prior:  1917 c 156 § 8; RRS § 1378; prior:  1891 p 381 § 5; Code 1881 § 1314; 1863 p 206 § 47.]

                    Repealed by 1999 c 42 § 637, effective January 1, 2000.






                    11.16.080 
                    Notice, how given — Citations.


                    [1917 c 156 § 3; RRS § 1373.  Prior:  1891 p 381 § 3; Code 1881 § 1311; 1854 p 305 § 226.]

                    Repealed by 1965 c 145 § 11.99.015.  See RCW 11.16.081, 11.16.082 and 11.16.083.






                    11.16.081 
                    Notice.


                    [1965 c 145 § 11.16.081.]

                    Repealed by 1969 c 70 § 5.






                    11.16.082 
                    Proof of service.


                    [1965 c 145 § 11.16.082.]

                    Repealed by 1999 c 42 § 637, effective January 1, 2000.






                    11.16.083 
                    Waiver of notice.


                    [1996 c 249 § 7; 1977 ex.s. c 234 § 1; 1965 c 145 § 11.16.083.]

                    Repealed by 1999 c 42 § 637, effective January 1, 2000.






                    11.16.090 
                    Service of citation.


                    [1917 c 156 § 4; RRS § 1374.  Prior:  Code 1881 § 1312; 1873 p 255 § 17; 1854 p 305 § 227.]

                    Repealed by 1965 c 145 § 11.99.015.  See RCW 11.16.081, 11.16.082, 11.16.083.






                    11.16.100 
                    Time of service.


                    [1917 c 156 § 5; RRS § 1375.  Prior:  1891 p 381 § 4; Code 1881 § 1313; 1873 p 256 § 18; 1863 p 206 § 46.]

                    Repealed by 1965 c 145 § 11.99.015.  See RCW 11.16.081 and 11.16.082.






                    11.16.110 
                    Power of clerk to fix dates of hearings.


                    [1947 c 54 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1590-a; 1917 c 156 § 220-a.]

                    Repealed by 1965 c 145 § 11.99.015.  Later enactment, see RCW 11.02.060.






                    11.16.120 
                    Books of record to be kept by county clerk.




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Letters after final settlement: RCW 11.76.250.

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Reviser's note: References in this chapter to justices of the peace and courts to be construed to mean district judges and courts: See RCW 3.30.015.

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                    16.16.010 
                    Running at large prohibited.


                    [1895 c 124 § 1; RRS § 3085.]

                    Repealed by 1989 c 286 § 20.






                    16.16.020 
                    Proof.


                    [1989 c 286 § 3; 1895 c 124 § 2; RRS § 3086.]

                    Recodified as RCW 16.24.100 pursuant to 1989 c 286 § 18.






                    16.16.030 
                    Notice — Removal.


                    [1895 c 124 § 3; RRS § 3087.]

                    Repealed by 1989 c 286 § 20.






                    16.16.040 
                    Liability for damages.


                    [Code 1881 § 2549; RRS § 3099.]

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                    16.16.050 
                    Gelding animals at large.


                    [Code 1881 § 2547; 1871 p 90 § 4; RRS § 3088.]

                    Repealed by 1989 c 286 § 20.






                    16.16.060 
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HTMLPDF 19.28.006Definitions. HTMLPDF 19.28.010Electrical wiring requirements—General—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 19.28.021Disputes regarding local regulations—Arbitration—Appeal. HTMLPDF 19.28.031Rules, regulations, and standards. HTMLPDF 19.28.041License required—General or specialty licenses—Fees—Application—Bond or cash deposit. HTMLPDF 19.28.051Examinations—Fees. HTMLPDF 19.28.061Electrical contractors—Designee of firm to take master electrician or administrator's examination—Administrator's certificate—Fee—Certificate duration, denial, renewal, nontransferable—Master electrician or administrator's duties. HTMLPDF 19.28.071Licensee's bond—Action on—Priorities—Cash deposit, payment from. HTMLPDF 19.28.081Actions—Local permits—Proof of licensure. HTMLPDF 19.28.091Licensing—Exemptions. HTMLPDF 19.28.095Equipment repair specialty—Scope of work. HTMLPDF 19.28.101Inspections—Notice to repair and change—Disconnection—Entry—Concealment—Accessibility—Connection to utility—Permits, fees—Limitation—Waiver of provisions during state of emergency. HTMLPDF 19.28.111Nonconforming installations—Disputes—Reference to board. HTMLPDF 19.28.121Board—Request for ruling—Fee—Costs. HTMLPDF 19.28.131Specialty electrical contractor license—Written warning, penalty—Violations of RCW 19.28.010 through 19.28.141 and 19.28.311 through 19.28.361—Schedule of penalties—Appeal. HTMLPDF 19.28.141RCW 19.28.101 inapplicable in certain cities and towns, electricity supply agency service areas, and rights-of-way of state highways. HTMLPDF 19.28.151RCW 19.28.010 through 19.28.141 and 19.28.311 through 19.28.361 inapplicable to telegraph or telephone companies exercising certain functions. HTMLPDF 19.28.161Certification—Apprentices and trainees—Supervision—Ratio of noncertified and certified workers—Trainee hours verification. HTMLPDF 19.28.171Electrical trainee hours—Audit—Rules—Confidentiality. HTMLPDF 19.28.181Application for certificate of competency. HTMLPDF 19.28.191Certificate of competency—Eligibility for examination—Rules. HTMLPDF 19.28.195Examination—Exception for lawful work experience and training school program completion. HTMLPDF 19.28.201Examination—Times—Certification of results—Contents—Fees. HTMLPDF 19.28.205In-class education requirements. HTMLPDF 19.28.211Certificate of competency—Issuance—Renewal—Continuing education—Fees—Effect. HTMLPDF 19.28.221Persons engaged in trade or business on July 16, 1973. HTMLPDF 19.28.231Temporary permits. HTMLPDF 19.28.241Revocation of certificate of competency—Grounds—Procedure. HTMLPDF 19.28.251Powers and duties of director—Administration of RCW 19.28.161 through 19.28.271 by the department. HTMLPDF 19.28.261Exemptions from RCW 19.28.161 through 19.28.271. HTMLPDF 19.28.265Licensing, certification, and inspection—Exemptions—Modifications—Industrial equipment defined. HTMLPDF 19.28.271Violations of RCW 19.28.161 through 19.28.271—Schedule of penalties—Appeal. HTMLPDF 19.28.281Electric vehicle infrastructure—Rule adoption. HTMLPDF 19.28.285Electric vehicle supply equipment installation—Certification. HTMLPDF 19.28.291Violations of chapter—Issuance of subpoenas—Application. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

HTMLPDF 19.28.301Application—Subchapter heading. HTMLPDF 19.28.311Electrical board. HTMLPDF 19.28.321Enforcement—State electrical inspectors—Qualifications—Salaries and expenses. HTMLPDF 19.28.325Enforcement—Local authority—Penalties—Appeals. HTMLPDF 19.28.331Inspection reports. HTMLPDF 19.28.341Revocation or suspension of license—Grounds—Appeal to board—Fee—Costs. HTMLPDF 19.28.351Electrical license fund. HTMLPDF 19.28.361Liability for injury or damage. HTMLPDF 19.28.371Medical device—Installation, maintenance, or repair—Compliance with chapter—Limit of exemption. HTMLPDF 19.28.381Denial of renewal of certificate or license for outstanding penalties—Notice—Appeal—Hearing. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

HTMLPDF 19.28.400Definitions. HTMLPDF 19.28.410Telecommunications systems installations—Subject to this subchapter. HTMLPDF 19.28.420Telecommunications contractor license—Application—Bond—Issuance of license. HTMLPDF 19.28.430Administrator's examination—Certificate—Administrator's requirements. HTMLPDF 19.28.440Examination for telecommunications administrators' certificates. HTMLPDF 19.28.450Local enforcement of subchapter—Enforcement of chapter. HTMLPDF 19.28.460Disputes regarding local regulations—Arbitration—Panel. HTMLPDF 19.28.470Inspections—Report—Required repairs/changes—Accessibility of telecommunications systems. HTMLPDF 19.28.480Unlawful acts—Interpretation of chapter. HTMLPDF 19.28.490Violation of chapter—Penalty—Appeal. HTMLPDF 19.28.501Insurance/financial responsibility. HTMLPDF 19.28.511Individual certification not required. HTMLPDF 19.28.521Limitation of action—Proof of valid license required. HTMLPDF 19.28.531Unlawful installation/maintenance—Disputed interpretation—Board to determine methods. HTMLPDF 19.28.541Entity desiring board decision—Process. HTMLPDF 19.28.551Director's authority—Adoption of rules. HTMLPDF 19.28.910Effective date—1963 c 207. NOTES:

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SURETYSHIP

Sections HTMLPDF 19.72.020Individual sureties—Eligibility. HTMLPDF 19.72.030Individual sureties—Number—Qualification. HTMLPDF 19.72.040Individual sureties—Examination—Approval. HTMLPDF 19.72.060Corporate surety. HTMLPDF 19.72.070Subrogation of surety. HTMLPDF 19.72.080Contribution among sureties. HTMLPDF 19.72.090Default by surety—Indemnity. HTMLPDF 19.72.100Notice to creditor to institute action. HTMLPDF 19.72.101Failure of creditor to proceed—Discharge of surety. HTMLPDF 19.72.107Surety bond—Liability limited. HTMLPDF 19.72.109Release from official's, executor's, licensee's, etc., bond—Definitions. HTMLPDF 19.72.110Release from official's, executor's, licensee's, etc., bond—Notice, service, proof. HTMLPDF 19.72.130Release from official's, executor's, licensee's, etc., bond—Effective date—Failure to give new bond, effect. HTMLPDF 19.72.140Suretyship—Raising issue as defendant. HTMLPDF 19.72.141Suretyship—Order to exhaust principal's property. HTMLPDF 19.72.150Heirs, etc., bound—Exception. HTMLPDF 19.72.160Assets—Safekeeping agreements—Joint control of deposits. HTMLPDF 19.72.170Bonds not to fail for want of form or substance. HTMLPDF 19.72.180Successive recoveries on bond—Limitation. HTMLPDF 19.72.900Application. HTMLPDF 19.72.901Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. NOTES:

Bail and appearance bonds: Chapter 10.19 RCW.

Bond of executor or administrator: Chapter 11.28 RCW.

Corporate seals, effect of absence from instrument: RCW 64.04.105. surety: Chapter 48.28 RCW.

Official bonds, in general: Chapter 42.08 RCW.

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Chapter 19.86 RCW: UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES—CONSUMER PROTECTION

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UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES—CONSUMER PROTECTION

Sections HTMLPDF 19.86.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 19.86.020Unfair competition, practices, declared unlawful. HTMLPDF 19.86.023Violation of RCW 15.86.030 constitutes violation of RCW 19.86.020. HTMLPDF 19.86.030Contracts, combinations, conspiracies in restraint of trade declared unlawful. HTMLPDF 19.86.040Monopolies and attempted monopolies declared unlawful. HTMLPDF 19.86.050Transactions and agreements not to use or deal in commodities or services of competitor declared unlawful when lessens competition. HTMLPDF 19.86.060Acquisition of corporate stock by another corporation to lessen competition declared unlawful—Exceptions—Judicial order to divest. HTMLPDF 19.86.070Labor not an article of commerce—Chapter not to affect mutual, nonprofit organizations. HTMLPDF 19.86.080Attorney general may restrain prohibited acts—Costs—Restoration of property. HTMLPDF 19.86.085Establishment of investigation unit—Receipt and use of criminal history information. HTMLPDF 19.86.090Civil action for damages—Treble damages authorized—Action by governmental entities. HTMLPDF 19.86.093Civil action—Unfair or deceptive act or practice—Claim elements. HTMLPDF 19.86.095Request for injunctive relief—Appellate proceeding—Service on the attorney general. HTMLPDF 19.86.100Assurance of discontinuance of prohibited act—Approval of court—Not considered admission. HTMLPDF 19.86.110Demand to produce documentary materials for inspection, answer written interrogatories, or give oral testimony—Contents—Service—Unauthorized disclosure—Return—Modification, vacation—Use—Penalty. HTMLPDF 19.86.115Materials from a federal agency or other state's attorney general. HTMLPDF 19.86.120Limitation of actions—Tolling. HTMLPDF 19.86.130Final judgment to restrain is prima facie evidence in civil action—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 19.86.140Civil penalties. HTMLPDF 19.86.145Penalties—Animals used in biomedical research. HTMLPDF 19.86.150Dissolution, forfeiture of corporate franchise for violations. HTMLPDF 19.86.160Personal service of process outside state. HTMLPDF 19.86.170Exempted actions or transactions—Stipulated penalties and remedies are exclusive. HTMLPDF 19.86.180Mailing materials that interfere with census. HTMLPDF 19.86.910Short title. HTMLPDF 19.86.920Purpose—Interpretation—Liberal construction—Saving—1985 c 401; 1983 c 288; 1983 c 3; 1961 c 216. NOTES:

Adult family homes: Chapter 70.128 RCW.

Advertisement of children for adoption: RCW 26.38.130.

Agriculture—Declarations of "Washington state grown": RCW 15.04.410.

Auctioneers: Chapter 18.11 RCW.

Automotive repair: Chapter 46.71 RCW.

Bail bond agents—Records—Finances—Disposition of security—Application of consumer protection act: RCW 18.185.210.

Business opportunity fraud act: Chapter 19.110 RCW.

Camping resorts: RCW 19.105.405, 19.105.500.

Charitable solicitations, regulation: RCW 19.09.340.

Check cashers and sellers: Chapter 31.45 RCW.

Cigarettes—Sales below cost: RCW 19.91.300.

Collection agencies: RCW 19.16.120, 19.16.440.

Commercial telephone solicitation: Chapter 19.158 RCW.

Consumer leases: RCW 63.10.050.

Contractors: Chapter 18.27 RCW.

Credit—Fair credit reporting act: Chapter 19.182 RCW.

Credit services organization act: RCW 19.134.070.

Debt adjusting: RCW 18.28.185.

Degree-granting institutions: Chapter 28B.85 RCW.

Distressed property conveyances: Chapter 61.34 RCW.

Electronic signatures—Licensed certification authority using license in violation of chapter 19.86 RCW: RCW 19.34.100.

Email—Commercial: Chapter 19.190 RCW.

Embalmers and funeral directors: RCW 18.39.350.

Employment agencies—Enforcement: RCW 19.31.210.

Escrow agents—Advertisement, statement, or reference to existence of financial responsibility requirements prohibited—Referral fees prohibited: RCW 18.44.400, 18.44.450.

Fair credit reporting act: Chapter 19.182 RCW.

Franchise investment protection: RCW 19.100.030, 19.100.160, 19.100.190, 19.100.200.

Funeral and cemetery board—Violation—Penalty—Unfair practice—Other laws applicable: RCW 68.05.330.

Going out of business sales: Chapter 19.178 RCW.

Health studio services: Chapter 19.142 RCW.

Hearing instrument dispensing, advertising, etc.—Application: RCW 18.35.110, 18.35.120, 18.35.180.

Heating oil pollution liability protection act: RCW 70A.330.090.

House-to-house sales by minors: RCW 49.12.310.

Immigration services fraud prevention act: RCW 19.154.090.

International student exchange: Chapter 19.166 RCW.

Kosher food products: Chapter 69.90 RCW.

Land development law: RCW 58.19.270.

Law against discrimination: RCW 49.60.030.

Lease-purchase agreements: Chapter 63.19 RCW.

Leases: RCW 62A.2A-104.

Life settlements act: Chapter 48.102 RCW.

Manufactured and mobile home installation service and warranty service standards: RCW 43.22.440.

Mechanics' and materialmen's liens—Acts of coercion: RCW 60.04.035.

Medicaid patient discrimination: RCW 74.42.055.

Mortgage brokers: Chapter 19.146 RCW.

Motor vehicle dealers: Chapter 46.70 RCW.

Motor vehicle subleasing or transfer: Chapter 19.116 RCW.

Motor vehicle warranties: Chapter 19.118 RCW.

Nursing homes—Discrimination against medicaid recipients: RCW 74.42.055.

Offers to alter bids at sales pursuant to deeds of trust: RCW 61.24.135.

On-site sewage additive manufacturers: RCW 70A.105.080.

Operator services: RCW 80.36.360, 80.36.400, 80.36.530, 80.36.540.

Pay-per-call information delivery services: Chapter 19.162 RCW.

Private vocational schools: Chapter 28C.10 RCW.

Promotional advertising of prizes: Chapter 19.170 RCW.

Radio communications service companies not regulated by utilities and transportation commission: RCW 80.66.010.

Roofing and siding contractors and salespersons: Chapter 19.186 RCW.

Sellers of travel: Chapter 19.138 RCW.

Telephone buyers' protection act: Chapter 19.130 RCW.

Timeshare act: Chapter 64.36 RCW.

Unsolicited goods or services: Chapter 19.56 RCW.

Usurious contracts: RCW 19.52.036.

Water companies exempt from utilities and transportation commission regulation: RCW 80.04.010.

Weatherization of leased or rented residences: RCW 70A.35.060.

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Chapter 19.88 RCW Dispositions: UNFAIR COMPETITION — FAIR TRADE

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Chapter 19.88 RCW Dispositions

UNFAIR COMPETITION — FAIR TRADE

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                    19.88.010 
                    Definitions.


                    [(i) 1937 c 176 § 5; RRS § 5854-15.  Now codified as RCW 19.89.010.  (ii) 1939 c 221 § 1; RRS § 5854-21.  Now codified as RCW 19.90.010.]








                    19.88.020 
                    Resale price fixing — When valid.


                    [1937 c 176 § 2; RRS § 5854-12.]

                    Now codified as RCW 19.89.020.






                    19.88.030 
                    Resale price fixing — Enforcement of agreements.


                    [(i) 1937 c 176 § 3; RRS § 5854-13.  Now codified as RCW 19.89.030.  (ii) 1937 c 176 § 4; RRS § 5854-14.  Now codified as RCW 19.89.040.]








                    19.88.040 
                    Price cutting practices forbidden — Generally.


                    [1939 c 221 § 4; RRS § 5854-24.]

                    Now codified as RCW 19.90.040.






                    19.88.050 
                    Price cutting — Locality discrimination.


                    [1939 c 221 § 2, part; RRS § 5854-22, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 19.90.020.






                    19.88.060 
                    Price cutting — Exceptions — Quantity discounts — Freight differentials.


                    [1939 c 221 § 2, part; RRS § 5854-22, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 19.90.020.






                    19.88.070 
                    Price cutting — Exceptions — Functional classifications.


                    [1939 c 221 § 2, part; RRS § 5854-22, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 19.90.020.






                    19.88.080 
                    Price cutting — Exceptions — Motion picture films.


                    [1939 c 221 § 2, part; RRS § 5854-22, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 19.90.020.






                    19.88.090 
                    Price cutting — Exceptions — Rates established by public service commission.


                    [1939 c 221 § 2, part; RRS § 5854-22, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 19.90.020.






                    19.88.100 
                    Price cutting — Exceptions — General.


                    [1939 c 221 § 7; RRS § 5854-27.]

                    Now codified as RCW 19.90.070.






                    19.88.110 
                    Price cutting contracts void.


                    [1939 c 221 § 8; RRS § 5854-28.]

                    Now codified as RCW 19.90.080.






                    19.88.120 
                    Price cutting — Violations — Penalties.


                    [1939 c 221 § 10; RRS § 5854-30.]

                    Now codified as RCW 19.90.100.






                    19.88.130 
                    Price cutting — Proof of costs.


                    [(i) 1939 c 221 § 5; RRS § 5854-25.  Now codified as RCW 19.90.050.  (ii) 1939 c 221 § 6, part; RRS § 5854-26, part.  Now codified in RCW 19.90.060.  (iii) 1939 c 221 § 12; RRS § 5854-32.  Now codified as RCW 19.90.120.]








                    19.88.140 
                    Price cutting — Proof of intent.


                    [(i) 1939 c 221 § 3, part; RRS § 5854-23, part.  Now codified in RCW 19.90.030.  (ii) 1939 c 221 § 6, part; RRS § 5854-26, part.  Now codified as RCW 19.90.060.]








                    19.88.150 
                    Price cutting — Collusion.


                    [(i) 1939 c 221 § 3, part; RRS § 5854-23, part.  Now codified in RCW 19.90.030.  (ii) 1939 c 221 § 11; RRS § 5854-31.  Now codified as RCW 19.90.110.]








                    19.88.160 
                    Price cutting — Injunction — Damages.


                    [1939 c 221 § 9; RRS § 5854-29.]

                    Now codified as RCW 19.90.090.






                    19.88.170 
                    Price cutting — Injunction in name of state.


                    [1939 c 221 § 13; RRS § 5854-33.]

                    Now codified as RCW 19.90.130.




















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Chapter 19.90 RCW Dispositions

UNFAIR PRACTICES ACT

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                    19.90.010 
                    Definitions.


                    [1939 c 221 § 1; RRS § 5854-21.  Formerly RCW 19.88.010, part.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.020 
                    Price cutting — Allowable differentials and customer classes — Excepted articles and services — Rebates, etc.


                    [1983 c 4 § 3; 1939 c 221 § 2; RRS § 5854-22.  Formerly RCW 19.88.050 through 19.88.090.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.030 
                    Liability of officers or agents — Sufficiency of allegation and proof.


                    [1939 c 221 § 3; RRS § 5854-23.  Formerly RCW 19.88.140, part and 19.88.150, part.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.040 
                    Price cutting practices forbidden — Generally.


                    [1939 c 221 § 4; RRS § 5854-24.  Formerly RCW 19.88.040.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.050 
                    Establishing cost — Forced sale stocks.


                    [1939 c 221 § 5; RRS § 5854-25.  Formerly RCW 19.88.130, part.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.060 
                    Injunctions, civil suits and criminal prosecutions — Evidences of intent and of sale below cost.


                    [1939 c 221 § 6; RRS § 5854-26.  Formerly RCW 19.88.130, part and 19.88.140, part.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.070 
                    Sales excepted.


                    [1939 c 221 § 7; RRS § 5854-27.  Formerly RCW 19.88.100.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.080 
                    Price cutting contracts void.


                    [1939 c 221 § 8; RRS § 5854-28.  Formerly RCW 19.88.110.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.090 
                    Price cutting — Injunction — Civil action — Damages.


                    [1939 c 221 § 9; RRS § 5854-29.  Formerly RCW 19.88.160.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.100 
                    Penalties for violations.


                    [1939 c 221 § 10; RRS § 5854-30.  Formerly RCW 19.88.120.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.110 
                    Solicitation or collusion to violate chapter — Civil or criminal liability.


                    [1939 c 221 § 11; RRS § 5854-31.  Formerly RCW 19.88.150, part.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.120 
                    Proof of costs.


                    [1983 c 4 § 4; 1939 c 221 § 12; RRS § 5854-32.  Formerly RCW 19.88.130, part.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.130 
                    Injunction in name of state.


                    [1939 c 221 § 13; RRS § 5854-33.  Formerly RCW 19.88.170.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.140 
                    Agreements to supply at less than cost and obligating user to purchase from supplier, declared illegal — Declaration of policy.


                    [1959 c 246 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.150 
                    Agreements to supply at less than cost and obligating user to purchase from supplier, declared illegal — Prior agreements.


                    [1959 c 246 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.160 
                    Agreements to supply at less than cost and obligating user to purchase from supplier, declared illegal — Exemptions.


                    [1959 c 246 § 3.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.900 
                    Severability — 1939 c 221.


                    [1939 c 221 § 14.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.901 
                    Severability — 1959 c 246.


                    [1959 c 246 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.910 
                    Construction — 1939 c 221.


                    [1939 c 221 § 15.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.






                    19.90.920 
                    Short title.


                    [1939 c 221 § 16.]

                    Repealed by 1983 c 288 § 7.




















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WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

Sections HTMLPDF 19.94.005Findings. HTMLPDF 19.94.010Definitions—Director may prescribe by rule. HTMLPDF 19.94.015Commercial use of instrument or device—Registration—Fees. HTMLPDF 19.94.150Standards recognized. HTMLPDF 19.94.160State standards. HTMLPDF 19.94.163Testing by department—Ensuring enforcement—Issuance of seal of approval—Exception. HTMLPDF 19.94.175Registration—Inspection and testing—Fees—Report. HTMLPDF 19.94.185Deposit of moneys—Weights and measures account—General fund. HTMLPDF 19.94.190Enforcement—Rules—Penalties. HTMLPDF 19.94.205Correct and incorrect—Instruments, devices, weights, measures—When deemed. HTMLPDF 19.94.216Department inspection—City sealer—Fees. HTMLPDF 19.94.220Investigations. HTMLPDF 19.94.230Inspections and tests to determine conformity to law—Off sale order—Marks, tags, stamps. HTMLPDF 19.94.240Stop-use, stop-removal, and removal orders. HTMLPDF 19.94.250Inspection of instrument or device to determine if correct—Rejection or seizure—Confiscation or destruction—Use of incorrect instrument or device—Notice. HTMLPDF 19.94.255Correction of rejected weights and measures. HTMLPDF 19.94.258Service agent—Registration certificate. HTMLPDF 19.94.2582Service agent—Registration certificate—Renewal—Competency examination—Fee—Decision—Denial—Notice—Refund. HTMLPDF 19.94.2584Service agent—Registration certificate—Revocation, suspension, refusal to renew—Appeal. HTMLPDF 19.94.260Rejection—Seizure for use as evidence—Entry of premises—Search warrant. HTMLPDF 19.94.265Grievances—Procedure—Notice—Hearing—Rules. HTMLPDF 19.94.280City sealers and deputies—Appointment, removal—Record, report—Testing of devices and instruments—Seal of approval. HTMLPDF 19.94.310City sealers and deputies—Duties of governing body—Sealer to have standards comparison made every two years. HTMLPDF 19.94.320City sealers—Director—General oversight powers, concurrent authority—Powers and duties of chapter are additional. HTMLPDF 19.94.325Service agent—Inspection and testing of weights and measures—Seal of approval—Fees—Violation—Penalty. HTMLPDF 19.94.340Sale of commodities—Measurement—Exceptions—Rules to assure good practice and accuracy. HTMLPDF 19.94.350Packaged commodities in intrastate commerce—Declaration of contents on outside—Rules. HTMLPDF 19.94.360Declaration of price on outside of package. HTMLPDF 19.94.370Misleading wrappers, containers of packaged commodities—Standards of fill required. HTMLPDF 19.94.390Price not to be misleading, deceiving, misrepresented—Fractions—Examination procedure standard—Department may revise—Electronic scanner screen visibility. HTMLPDF 19.94.400Meat, fish, poultry to be sold by weight—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 19.94.410Butter, margarine to be sold by weight. HTMLPDF 19.94.420Fluid dairy products to be packaged for retail sale in certain units. HTMLPDF 19.94.430Packaged flour to be sold by weight. HTMLPDF 19.94.440Commodities sold in bulk—Delivery tickets. HTMLPDF 19.94.450Solid fuels to be sold by weight, cubic measure—Delivery tickets. HTMLPDF 19.94.460Heating oils—Delivery tickets—Statements. HTMLPDF 19.94.470Berries and small fruit. HTMLPDF 19.94.480Fractional units as fractional value. HTMLPDF 19.94.485Contracts—Construction. HTMLPDF 19.94.490Obstruction of director or sealer in performance of duties—Penalty. HTMLPDF 19.94.500Impersonation of director or sealer—Penalty. HTMLPDF 19.94.507Gasoline delivered to service stations—Invoice required. HTMLPDF 19.94.510Unlawful practices—Penalty. HTMLPDF 19.94.515Unlawful commercial use of instrument or device—Penalty. HTMLPDF 19.94.517Incorrect commercial instrument or device to benefit of owner/operator—Penalties—Appeal. HTMLPDF 19.94.520Injunction against violations. HTMLPDF 19.94.530Proof of existence of weighing or measuring instrument or device presumed proof of regular use. HTMLPDF 19.94.540Antifreeze products—Use of aversive agent. HTMLPDF 19.94.542Antifreeze products—Aversive agents—Limitation of liability. HTMLPDF 19.94.544Antifreeze products—Aversive agents—Application. HTMLPDF 19.94.550Electric vehicle supply equipment—Publicly available. HTMLPDF 19.94.555Electric vehicle supply equipment exemptions. HTMLPDF 19.94.560Electric vehicle service provider disclosures. HTMLPDF 19.94.565Department rules for electric vehicle service providers. HTMLPDF 19.94.570Electric vehicle supply equipment interoperability standards. HTMLPDF 19.94.575Electric vehicle service providers operating one or more publicly available level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment or direct current fast charger electric vehicle supply equipment. HTMLPDF 19.94.580Electric vehicle service provider penalties. HTMLPDF 19.94.585Charging session—Consumer data disclosure. HTMLPDF 19.94.900Chapter cumulative and nonexclusive. HTMLPDF 19.94.920Effective date—1992 c 237.

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Chapter 19.100 RCW: FRANCHISE INVESTMENT PROTECTION

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FRANCHISE INVESTMENT PROTECTION

Sections HTMLPDF 19.100.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 19.100.020Unlawful in certain instances to sell or offer to sell franchise if unregistered or not exempt. HTMLPDF 19.100.030Exemptions from registration requirements. HTMLPDF 19.100.040Application for registration—Contents—Filing. HTMLPDF 19.100.050Escrow or impoundment of franchise fees as registration condition—Rules or orders—Procedure to rescind. HTMLPDF 19.100.060Registration statement—Effective, when. HTMLPDF 19.100.070Registration—Claim of exemption filing—Duration—Renewal—Supplemental report. HTMLPDF 19.100.080Unlawful acts—Sale of franchise—Terms of franchise agreement. HTMLPDF 19.100.090Filings, registration, or finding of director—Construction. HTMLPDF 19.100.100Advertisements—Copy to be filed. HTMLPDF 19.100.110Advertisements—False or misleading—Notice—Procedure. HTMLPDF 19.100.120Registration statement—Stop order—Grounds. HTMLPDF 19.100.130Registration statement—Stop order—Notice—Hearing—Modification or vacation of order. HTMLPDF 19.100.140Registration of franchise brokers required. HTMLPDF 19.100.150Records and accounts—Reports. HTMLPDF 19.100.160Application of chapter—Jurisdiction—Service of process—Consent. HTMLPDF 19.100.170Violations. HTMLPDF 19.100.180Relation between franchisor and franchisee—Rights and prohibitions. HTMLPDF 19.100.184Terms and conditions from negotiations initiated by franchisee. HTMLPDF 19.100.190Unfair or deceptive acts—Suits for damages—Violations of other acts, use in evidence. HTMLPDF 19.100.200Pendency of other proceedings tolls limitation of action. HTMLPDF 19.100.210Violations—Injunctions—Assurance of discontinuance—Civil and criminal penalties—Chapter nonexclusive. HTMLPDF 19.100.220Exceptions or exemptions—Burden of proof—Waivers of compliance void—Settlement release or waiver—Chapter as fundamental policy. HTMLPDF 19.100.230Referral of evidence to attorney general or prosecuting attorney. HTMLPDF 19.100.240Fees. HTMLPDF 19.100.242Investigations by director. HTMLPDF 19.100.243Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees. HTMLPDF 19.100.245Investigatory powers—Proceedings for contempt. HTMLPDF 19.100.248Cease and desist orders. HTMLPDF 19.100.250Powers of director as to rules, forms, orders and defining terms—Interpretive opinions. HTMLPDF 19.100.252Denial, suspension, or revocation of franchise broker by director. HTMLPDF 19.100.255Denial, suspension, or revocation of exemption by director. HTMLPDF 19.100.260Applicability of administrative procedure act. HTMLPDF 19.100.270Administrator of securities. HTMLPDF 19.100.900Chapter applicable to existing and future franchises and contracts. HTMLPDF 19.100.910Chapter cumulative and nonexclusive. HTMLPDF 19.100.920Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 252. HTMLPDF 19.100.940Short title. NOTES:

Reviser's note: Powers, duties, and functions of the department of licensing relating to franchises were transferred to the department of financial institutions by 1993 c 472, effective October 1, 1993. See RCW 43.320.011.

Business opportunity fraud act: Chapter 19.110 RCW.

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Chapter 19.120 RCW: GASOLINE DEALER BILL OF RIGHTS ACT

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Sections HTMLPDF 19.120.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 19.120.020Sale of franchise to third party. HTMLPDF 19.120.030Sale of franchise to corporation. HTMLPDF 19.120.040Franchise considered personal property—Designated successor in interest. HTMLPDF 19.120.050Purchase of real estate and improvements owned by refiner-supplier—Retailer given right of first refusal—Notice to retailer. HTMLPDF 19.120.060Refiner-suppliers—Prohibited conduct. HTMLPDF 19.120.070Offers, sales, or purchases of franchises—Unlawful acts. HTMLPDF 19.120.080Refiner-supplier and retailer relationship—Rights and prohibitions. HTMLPDF 19.120.090Action for damages, rescission, or other relief. HTMLPDF 19.120.100Limitation period tolled. HTMLPDF 19.120.110Civil actions by retailers—Attorneys' fees. HTMLPDF 19.120.120Civil actions by attorney general—Attorneys' fees—Criminal actions not limited by chapter. HTMLPDF 19.120.130Exception or exemption—Burden of proof—Waiver of provisions of chapter void. HTMLPDF 19.120.900Short title. HTMLPDF 19.120.901Application of chapter. HTMLPDF 19.120.902Intent—Interpretation consistent with chapter 19.100 RCW. HTMLPDF 19.120.903Liberal construction. HTMLPDF 19.120.905Effective date—1986 c 320. HTMLPDF 19.120.906Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

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Chapter 20.01 RCW: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS—COMMISSION MERCHANTS, DEALERS, BROKERS, BUYERS, AGENTS

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AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS—COMMISSION MERCHANTS, DEALERS, BROKERS, BUYERS, AGENTS

Sections HTMLPDF 20.01.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 20.01.020Rules and regulations—Enforcement of chapter—Interference prohibited. HTMLPDF 20.01.030Exemptions. HTMLPDF 20.01.038License required of persons dealing in livestock, hay, grain, or straw. HTMLPDF 20.01.040License—Generally. HTMLPDF 20.01.050License renewals. HTMLPDF 20.01.060Licensee in one class may obtain license in another—Additional fee. HTMLPDF 20.01.070Application for license—Contents. HTMLPDF 20.01.080Commission merchant's schedule of commissions and charges—Changes, posting. HTMLPDF 20.01.086Waiver of reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping requirements prohibited. HTMLPDF 20.01.090Agent to disclose principal licensee and his endorsement. HTMLPDF 20.01.100Issuance of license—Expiration date—Fraudulent application grounds for refusal, revocation. HTMLPDF 20.01.110Publication of list of licensees and rules—Posting license. HTMLPDF 20.01.120Vehicle license plates. HTMLPDF 20.01.125Hay or straw—Certified vehicle tare and load weights—Violations. HTMLPDF 20.01.130Disposition of moneys. HTMLPDF 20.01.140Change in organization of firm to be reported. HTMLPDF 20.01.150Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Authority. HTMLPDF 20.01.160Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Procedure. HTMLPDF 20.01.170Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Subpoenas, witnesses, testimony, fees. HTMLPDF 20.01.180Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Findings and conclusions—Record. HTMLPDF 20.01.190Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Final action in writing—Appeal to superior court. HTMLPDF 20.01.200Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Appellate review. HTMLPDF 20.01.205License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance. HTMLPDF 20.01.210Commission merchants, dealers—Bonds. HTMLPDF 20.01.211Alternative bonding provision for certain dealers. HTMLPDF 20.01.212Livestock dealers bonded under federal law. HTMLPDF 20.01.214Appeal from rejected bond claim. HTMLPDF 20.01.220Action on bond for fraud. HTMLPDF 20.01.230Action on bond for failure to comply with chapter. HTMLPDF 20.01.240Claims against commission merchant, dealer. HTMLPDF 20.01.250Failure of consignor to file claim, time limitation. HTMLPDF 20.01.260Director not liable if circumstances prevent ascertainment of creditors—Demand on bond. HTMLPDF 20.01.270Demand on bond after claims ascertained—Power of director to settle, compromise. HTMLPDF 20.01.280Action on bond after refusal to pay—New bond, failure to file. HTMLPDF 20.01.300Verified complaints of consignor—Investigations. HTMLPDF 20.01.310Oaths, testimony, witnesses, subpoenas—Contempt proceedings—Records as evidence. HTMLPDF 20.01.320Investigations, examinations, inspections—Search warrants—Subpoenas. HTMLPDF 20.01.330Denial, revocation, suspension, or condition of licenses, probationary orders—Grounds. HTMLPDF 20.01.340Denial, revocation, suspension of licenses, probationary orders—Previous violations as grounds. HTMLPDF 20.01.350Denial, revocation, suspension of licenses, probationary orders—Hearing, investigation—Findings required—Notices. HTMLPDF 20.01.360Order of revocation, suspension. HTMLPDF 20.01.370Commission merchants—Recordkeeping. HTMLPDF 20.01.380Dealers, cash buyers, livestock dealers—Recordkeeping—Carrying identification and health documents. HTMLPDF 20.01.385Failure to comply—Construction of transaction. HTMLPDF 20.01.390When dealer must pay for products delivered to him or her. HTMLPDF 20.01.400Broker's memorandum of sale. HTMLPDF 20.01.410Manifest of cargo—Bill of lading. HTMLPDF 20.01.420Commission merchant's report of sale to consignor. HTMLPDF 20.01.430Commission merchant's remittance to consignor. HTMLPDF 20.01.440Commission merchant's copy of records to be retained—Inspection—Department's certificate of condition, quality, etc. HTMLPDF 20.01.450Claims against seller by dealer, cash buyer—Credit to dealer, cash buyer against consignor—Certificate of proof. HTMLPDF 20.01.460Prohibited acts—Penalties. HTMLPDF 20.01.465Time of sale requirement—Unlawful practice. HTMLPDF 20.01.470Action to enjoin violation of chapter. HTMLPDF 20.01.475Licensee under chapter—Prima facie evidence acting as licensee handling agricultural products. HTMLPDF 20.01.480Violations resulting in improper or nonpayment—Charges. HTMLPDF 20.01.482Civil infractions—Notice—Misdemeanors. HTMLPDF 20.01.484Civil infractions—Response to notice. HTMLPDF 20.01.486Civil infractions—Hearing to contest charge—Order—Appeal. HTMLPDF 20.01.488Civil infractions—Informal hearing on mitigating circumstances—Order—No appeal. HTMLPDF 20.01.490Civil infractions—Monetary penalty—Failure to pay, misdemeanor. HTMLPDF 20.01.500"Grower," "processor" defined—Application of exemption contained in RCW 20.01.030(1). HTMLPDF 20.01.510Processor's form showing maximum processing capacity. HTMLPDF 20.01.520Processor to have grower contracts and commitments on file. HTMLPDF 20.01.530Grower may file form showing crops processor is committed to purchase. HTMLPDF 20.01.540Committing to purchase more crops than plants can process—Violation. HTMLPDF 20.01.550Discrimination by processor. HTMLPDF 20.01.560Effective date of RCW 20.01.500 through 20.01.550. HTMLPDF 20.01.570Cash or other security in lieu of surety bond. HTMLPDF 20.01.610Authority to stop vehicle violating chapter—Failure to stop, civil infraction. HTMLPDF 20.01.900Chapter cumulative and nonexclusive. HTMLPDF 20.01.920Effective date—1959 c 139. HTMLPDF 20.01.930Repealer. HTMLPDF 20.01.940Repealer—Savings—1979 ex.s. c 115. NOTES:

Administrative Procedure Act: Chapter 34.05 RCW.

Lien for transportation, storage, advancements, etc.: Chapter 60.60 RCW.

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Chapter  21.20 RCW

SECURITIES ACT OF WASHINGTON

Sections DEFINITIONS

HTMLPDF 21.20.005Definitions. FRAUDULENT AND OTHER PROHIBITED PRACTICES

HTMLPDF 21.20.010Unlawful offers, sales, purchases. HTMLPDF 21.20.020Unlawful acts of person advising another. HTMLPDF 21.20.030Unlawful acts of investment adviser. HTMLPDF 21.20.035Unlawful purchases or sales for customer's account. VARIABLE CONTRACTS

HTMLPDF 21.20.037Variable contracts—Registration required—Rules. REGISTRATION AND NOTICE FOR BROKER-DEALERS, SALESPERSONS, INVESTMENT ADVISERS, AND INVESTMENT ADVISER SALESPERSONS

HTMLPDF 21.20.040Registration and notification required—Exemptions. HTMLPDF 21.20.050Application for registration—Filing of documents—Consent to service of process—Fee. HTMLPDF 21.20.060Contents of application for registration—Capital requirements. HTMLPDF 21.20.070When registration effective—Requirements determined by rule. HTMLPDF 21.20.080Duration of registration—Association with issuer, broker-dealer, federal covered adviser, or investment adviser—Notice to director—Extension of licensing period. HTMLPDF 21.20.090Renewal of registration—Financial reports—Application for a successor. HTMLPDF 21.20.100Accounts, correspondence, memoranda, papers, books, and other records—Release of information—Correction of filed document—Examination. HTMLPDF 21.20.110Director may deny, suspend, revoke, restrict, condition, or limit any application or registration—Director may censure or fine registrant—Grounds—Procedures—Costs—Accounting. HTMLPDF 21.20.120Denial, suspension, revocation of registration—Order—Request for, notice of hearing—Findings and conclusions. HTMLPDF 21.20.130Cancellation of registration or application—Grounds. HTMLPDF 21.20.135License as salesperson or broker-dealer prerequisite to suit for commission. REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES

HTMLPDF 21.20.140Unlawful to offer or sell unregistered securities—Exceptions. REGISTRATION BY COORDINATION

HTMLPDF 21.20.180Registration by coordination—Requirements—Statement, contents. HTMLPDF 21.20.190Time of taking effect of registration statement by coordination—Conditions—"Price amendment", notification. HTMLPDF 21.20.200Failure to notify of price amendment, proof of compliance—Stop order—Waiver of certain conditions. REGISTRATION BY QUALIFICATION

HTMLPDF 21.20.210Registration by qualification—Statements—Requirements—Audits. HTMLPDF 21.20.220Information not required when nonissuer distribution. HTMLPDF 21.20.230Time of taking effect of registration statement by qualification—Conditions. GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES

HTMLPDF 21.20.240Registration statements—Generally. HTMLPDF 21.20.250Registration by qualification or coordination—Escrow—Impounding proceeds. HTMLPDF 21.20.260Registration by coordination or qualification—Offer and sale—Duration of effectiveness. HTMLPDF 21.20.270Reports by filer of statement—Annual financial statements. HTMLPDF 21.20.275Pending registration—Notice of termination—Application for continuation. DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES

HTMLPDF 21.20.280Stop orders—Grounds. HTMLPDF 21.20.290Stop order prohibited if facts known on effective date of statement. HTMLPDF 21.20.300Notification of entry of stop order—Hearing—Findings, conclusions, modification, etc. EXEMPT SECURITIES

HTMLPDF 21.20.310Securities exempt from registration. EXEMPT TRANSACTIONS

HTMLPDF 21.20.320Exempt transactions. EXEMPT SECURITIES AND TRANSACTIONS

HTMLPDF 21.20.325Denial, revocation, condition, of exemptions—Authority—Procedure. FEDERAL COVERED SECURITY

HTMLPDF 21.20.327Required filings—Consent to service—Failure to comply—Rules—Fees. CONSENT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS

HTMLPDF 21.20.330Consent to service of process—Service, how made. FEES

HTMLPDF 21.20.340Fees—Disposition. MISLEADING FILINGS

HTMLPDF 21.20.350False or misleading statements in filed documents. UNLAWFUL REPRESENTATIONS CONCERNING REGISTRATION OR EXEMPTION

HTMLPDF 21.20.360Filing, registration, statement, exemption not conclusive as to truth or completeness—Unlawful representations. INVESTIGATIONS AND SUBPOENAS

HTMLPDF 21.20.370Investigations—Statement of facts relating to investigation may be permitted—Publication of information—Use of criminal history record information. HTMLPDF 21.20.377Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees. HTMLPDF 21.20.380Oaths—Subpoenas—Assisting another state—Compelling obedience—Punishment. INJUNCTIONS AND OTHER REMEDIES

HTMLPDF 21.20.390Injunction, cease and desist order, restraining order, mandamus—Appointment of receiver or conservator for insolvent—Restitution or damages—Costs—Accounting. HTMLPDF 21.20.395Administrative action—Hearing—Judicial review—Judgment. CRIMINAL LIABILITIES

HTMLPDF 21.20.400Penalty for violation of chapter—Limitation of actions. HTMLPDF 21.20.410Attorney general, prosecuting attorney may institute criminal proceeding—Referral of evidence by director. HTMLPDF 21.20.420Criminal punishment, chapter not exclusive. CIVIL LIABILITIES

HTMLPDF 21.20.430Civil liabilities—Survival, limitation of actions—Waiver of chapter void—Scienter. DISCONTINUANCE OF VIOLATIONS

HTMLPDF 21.20.435Assurance of discontinuance of violations—Acceptance—Filing. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ORDERS

HTMLPDF 21.20.440Judicial review of order—Modification of order by director on additional evidence. ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER

HTMLPDF 21.20.450Administration of chapter—Rules and forms, publication—Cooperation with other state and federal authorities. HTMLPDF 21.20.460Administrator of securities—Appointment, qualifications, term, etc. HTMLPDF 21.20.470Compensation, travel expenses of administrator and employees. HTMLPDF 21.20.480Unlawful use or disclosure of filed information. HTMLPDF 21.20.490No liability under chapter for act in good faith. HTMLPDF 21.20.500Administrative hearings public—Exception. HTMLPDF 21.20.510Document filed when received—Register—Inspection of register, information, etc. HTMLPDF 21.20.520Copies of entries, documents to be furnished—Copies as prima facie evidence. HTMLPDF 21.20.530Interpretative opinions by director. PROOF OF EXEMPTION

HTMLPDF 21.20.540Exemptions, exceptions, and preemptions—Burden of proof. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

HTMLPDF 21.20.700Investigations and examinations—Additional authority—Scope. HTMLPDF 21.20.702Suitability of recommendation—Reasonable grounds required. HTMLPDF 21.20.810Application of chapter not limited. HTMLPDF 21.20.855Examination reports and information—Exempt from public disclosure—Use in civil actions. HTMLPDF 21.20.860Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. SMALL SECURITIES OFFERINGS

HTMLPDF 21.20.880Small securities offerings—Exemptions—Annual reports—Disqualification provisions—Rules. STATUTORY POLICY

HTMLPDF 21.20.900Construction to secure uniformity. REPEAL AND SAVING PROVISIONS

HTMLPDF 21.20.910Saving—Civil, criminal proceedings. HTMLPDF 21.20.915Saving—Prior effective registrations. HTMLPDF 21.20.920Application of prior law. HTMLPDF 21.20.925Judicial review of prior administrative orders. HTMLPDF 21.20.930Solicitation permits under insurance laws not limited. HTMLPDF 21.20.935Repealer. SHORT TITLE

HTMLPDF 21.20.940Short title. NOTES:

Reviser's note: Powers, duties, and functions of the department of licensing relating to securities were transferred to the department of financial institutions by 1993 c 472, effective October 1, 1993. See RCW 43.320.011.

"Bucket shop": RCW 9.47.080, 9.47.090.

Business corporations: Title 23B RCW.

Camping resort contracts—Nonapplicability of certain laws to: RCW 19.105.510.

Corporate seals, effect of nonuse: RCW 64.04.105.

Exemption of timeshares from chapter: RCW 64.36.290.

False stock subscriptions: RCW 9.24.010.

Fraudulent issue of stock: RCW 9.24.020.

Life settlements: Chapter 48.102 RCW.

Negotiable instruments: Title 62A RCW.

Permit to sell stock of domestic insurance company: Chapter 48.06 RCW.

Public service company securities: Chapter 81.08 RCW.

Sale of capital notes and debentures by banks and trust companies: Chapter 30A.36 RCW.

Securities of public utilities: Chapter 80.08 RCW.

Trust receipts: Title 62A RCW.

Uniform Commercial Code—Investment securities: Article 62A.8 RCW.

Written statement of purchase or sale to be furnished market trader: RCW 9.47.100.

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Chapter  21.30 RCW

COMMODITY TRANSACTIONS

Sections HTMLPDF 21.30.005Intent. HTMLPDF 21.30.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 21.30.020Transactions involving commodity contract or option—Prohibition—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 21.30.030Transactions conducted by certain persons exempt from prohibition under RCW 21.30.020. HTMLPDF 21.30.040Transactions and contracts exempt from prohibition under RCW 21.30.020—Rules. HTMLPDF 21.30.050Commodity merchants—Place for trading commodity contract or option—Requirements. HTMLPDF 21.30.060Prohibited practices. HTMLPDF 21.30.070Responsibility for acts or omissions—Liability—Burden of proof. HTMLPDF 21.30.080Offers to sell or buy in this state—Application of RCW 21.30.020, 21.30.050, and 21.30.060. HTMLPDF 21.30.090When publications or electronic communications not deemed offers to sell or buy in this state. HTMLPDF 21.30.100Investigations—Statements—Publication of information. HTMLPDF 21.30.107Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees. HTMLPDF 21.30.110Investigations—Evidence—Subpoenas—Court orders of compliance. HTMLPDF 21.30.120Violations—Director's authority—Court actions—Penalties. HTMLPDF 21.30.130Violations—Court-ordered remedies—Penalties—Bond by director not required. HTMLPDF 21.30.140Willful violations—Penalty—Limitation on actions. HTMLPDF 21.30.150No liability under chapter for act in good faith. HTMLPDF 21.30.160Unlawful use or disclosure of information. HTMLPDF 21.30.170Information—Availability to public—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 21.30.180Cooperation with other agencies or organizations. HTMLPDF 21.30.190Consent for service of process—Service, how made. HTMLPDF 21.30.200Administrative proceedings—Summary order—Notice—Hearing—Final order. HTMLPDF 21.30.210Application of chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act. HTMLPDF 21.30.220Pleading exemptions or exceptions—Burden of proof. HTMLPDF 21.30.230Application for licensing. HTMLPDF 21.30.240Fees. HTMLPDF 21.30.250Examinations—Waiver. HTMLPDF 21.30.260Expiration of licenses—Authority under commodity sales representative license—Notification of changes. HTMLPDF 21.30.270Multiple licenses, when permitted. HTMLPDF 21.30.280Classification of licenses—Limitations and conditions of licenses. HTMLPDF 21.30.290Annual report and fee. HTMLPDF 21.30.300Minimum net capital and fidelity bond requirements. HTMLPDF 21.30.310Financial and other reports. HTMLPDF 21.30.320Records. HTMLPDF 21.30.330Correcting amendments of information in application or financial and other reports—Exception. HTMLPDF 21.30.340Examination of records—Copies—Fees. HTMLPDF 21.30.350Denial, suspension, revocation, or limitation of license—Grounds. HTMLPDF 21.30.360Violations—Prosecuting attorney may bring criminal proceedings. HTMLPDF 21.30.370Penalties in chapter nonexclusive. HTMLPDF 21.30.380Administration of chapter under director of financial institutions. HTMLPDF 21.30.390Administrator—Appointment—Delegation of duties—Term. HTMLPDF 21.30.400Director's powers and duties—Rules, forms, and orders—Fees. HTMLPDF 21.30.800Securities laws not affected. HTMLPDF 21.30.810Construction and purpose. HTMLPDF 21.30.901Effective date—1986 c 14. NOTES:

Reviser's note: Powers, duties, and functions of the department of licensing relating to chapter 21.30 RCW were transferred to the department of financial institutions by 1993 c 472, effective October 1, 1993. See RCW 43.320.011.

Agricultural commodities: Chapter 22.09 RCW.

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Chapter 26.08 RCW Dispositions

DIVORCE, ANNULMENT, AND SEPARATE MAINTENANCE

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                    26.08.010 
                    Title of chapter.


                    [1949 c 215 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-2 (footnote).]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.020 
                    Grounds for divorce.


                    [1965 ex.s. c 15 § 1; 1949 c 215 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-2.  Prior:  1921 c 109 § 1, part; 1917 c 106 § 1; 1891 c 26 § 1; 1886 p 120 § 1; Code 1881 § 2000; 1860 p 318 § 1; 1854 p 504 § 1; RRS § 982.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.030 
                    Residence required.


                    [1970 ex.s. c 28 § 1; 1949 c 215 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-3.  Prior:  Code 1881 § 2002; 1866 p 89 § 1; 1860 p 319 § 3; 1854 p 406 § 3; RRS § 984.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.040 
                    Limitation upon date of trial or entry of decree.


                    [1949 c 215 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-4.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex. s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.050 
                    Annulment of void marriage.


                    [1949 c 215 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-5.  Prior:  1891 c 26 § 2; Code 1881 § 2001; 1860 p 319 § 2; 1854 p 406 § 2; RRS § 983.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.060 
                    Legitimacy of children of annulled marriage.


                    [1949 c 215 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-6.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.070 
                    Effect of violation of criminal laws upon divorce action.


                    [1949 c 215 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-7.  Prior:  1921 c 109 § 1, part; RRS § 982-1.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.080 
                    Duty of prosecuting attorney.


                    [1972 ex.s. c 21 § 1; 1949 c 215 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-8.  Prior:  1921 c 109 § 3; 1891 c 26 § 8; 1885 p 62 § 10; Code 1881 § 2010; 1879 p 94 § 10; 1860 p 320 § 10; 1854 p 407 § 10; RRS § 995.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.090 
                    Preliminary orders — Support money — Court costs.


                    [1971 c 81 § 70; 1949 c 215 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-9.  Prior:  1947 c 161 § 1, part; 1933 c 112 § 1, part; 1921 c 109 § 2, part; 1891 c 26 § 4, part; Code 1881 § 2006, part; 1860 p 319 § 7, part; 1854 p 406 § 7, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 988, part.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.100 
                    Proof required.


                    [1949 c 215 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-10.  Prior:  Code 1881 § 2003; 1860 p 319 § 4; 1854 p 406 § 4; RRS § 985.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.110 
                    Decree of divorce or annulment — Finality — Restraining orders.


                    [1949 c 215 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-11.  Prior:  (i) 1947 c 161 § 1, part; 1933 c 112 § 1, part; 1921 c 109 § 2, part; 1891 c 26 § 4, part; Code 1881 § 2006, part; 1860 p 319 § 7, part; 1854 p 406 § 7, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 988, part.  (ii) Code 1881 § 2011; 1860 p 320 § 12; RRS § 996.  (iii) 1891 c 26 § 6; Code 1881 § 2008; 1860 p 320 § 9, part; 1854 p 407 § 9, part; RRS § 990.  (iv) 1891 c 26 § 5; Code 1881 § 2007; 1860 p 319 § 8; 1854 p 406 § 8; RRS § 989.  (v) 1933 c 112 § 2; RRS § 988-2.  (vi) 1921 c 109 § 2; RRS § 988-1.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.120 
                    Decree of separate maintenance.


                    [1949 c 215 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-12.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.130 
                    Wife's name may be changed.


                    [1949 c 215 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-13.  Prior:  1891 c 26 § 7; Code 1881 § 2009; 1860 p 320 § 9, part; 1854 p 407 § 9, part; RRS § 994.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.140 
                    Civil practice to govern.


                    [1949 c 215 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-14.  Prior:  1891 c 26 § 9; Code 1881 § 2012; 1860 p 320 § 13; RRS § 997.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.150 
                    Cross-complaint — Decree may be granted either or both parties.


                    [1949 c 215 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-15.  Prior:  (i) Code 1881 § 2004; 1860 p 319 § 5; 1854 p 406 § 5; RRS § 986.  (ii) 1891 c 26 § 3; Code 1881 § 2005; 1854 p 406 § 6; RRS § 987.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.160 
                    Venue of action for modification.


                    [1949 c 215 § 16; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-16.  Prior:  1921 c 109 § 4, part; RRS § 995-2.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.170 
                    Petition for modification — Notice.


                    [1949 c 215 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-17.  Prior:  1921 c 109 § 4, part; RRS § 995-3.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.180 
                    Power of court to obtain copies of original records.


                    [1949 c 215 § 18; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-18.  Prior:  (i) 1921 c 109 § 4, part; RRS § 995-4.  (ii) 1921 c 109 § 4, part; RRS § 995-5.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.190 
                    Attorney's fees and costs.


                    [1949 c 215 § 19; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-19.  Prior:  1943 c 170 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 997-1.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.200 
                    Out-of-state divorce — Validity.


                    [1949 c 215 § 20; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-20.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.210 
                    Proof of domiciliary status.


                    [1949 c 215 § 21; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-21.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.215 
                    Information to be furnished — Forms — Certificates of decrees to be forwarded to state registrar of vital statistics.


                    [1967 c 26 § 11.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.220 
                    Construction.


                    [1949 c 215 § 22; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 997-22.  Prior:  1921 c 109 § 3; RRS § 995-1.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.






                    26.08.230 
                    Final decree of divorce nunc pro tunc.


                    [1949 c 135 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 988-4.]

                    Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 30.




















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RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES—COMMUNITY PROPERTY

Sections HTMLPDF 26.16.010Separate property of spouse. HTMLPDF 26.16.020Separate property of domestic partner. HTMLPDF 26.16.030Community property defined—Management and control. HTMLPDF 26.16.040Community realty subject to liens, execution. HTMLPDF 26.16.050Conveyances between spouses or domestic partners. HTMLPDF 26.16.060Power of attorney between spouses or domestic partners. HTMLPDF 26.16.070Powers of attorney as to separate estate. HTMLPDF 26.16.080Execution of conveyance under power. HTMLPDF 26.16.090Powers of attorney as to community estate. HTMLPDF 26.16.095Purchaser of community real property protected by record title. HTMLPDF 26.16.100Claim of spouse or domestic partner in community realty to be filed. HTMLPDF 26.16.110Cloud on title—Removal. HTMLPDF 26.16.120Agreements as to status. HTMLPDF 26.16.125Custody of children. HTMLPDF 26.16.140Earnings and accumulations of spouses or domestic partners living apart, minor children. HTMLPDF 26.16.150Rights of married persons or domestic partners in general. HTMLPDF 26.16.160Civil disabilities of wife abolished. HTMLPDF 26.16.180Spouses or domestic partners may sue each other. HTMLPDF 26.16.190Liability for acts of other spouse or other domestic partner. HTMLPDF 26.16.200Debts incurred before marriage or domestic partnership—Separate debts—Child support obligation—Liability. HTMLPDF 26.16.205Liability for family support—Support obligation of stepparent. HTMLPDF 26.16.210Burden of proof in transactions between spouses or domestic partners. HTMLPDF 26.16.220Quasi-community property defined. HTMLPDF 26.16.230Quasi-community property—Disposition at death. HTMLPDF 26.16.240Quasi-community property—Effect of lifetime transfers—Claims by surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner—Waiver. HTMLPDF 26.16.250Quasi-community property—Characterization limited to determination of disposition at death—Waiver by written agreement. NOTES:

Assignment of future wages invalid without written consent of spouse: RCW 49.48.100.

Banks and trust companies—Deposits: Chapter 30A.20 RCW.

Cemeteries, morgues and human remains—Title and rights to cemetery plots: Chapter 68.32 RCW.

Crimes and punishment bigamy: RCW 9A.64.010. homicide by other person, when justifiable: RCW 9A.16.030.

Labor relations child labor: Chapter 49.12 RCW. hours of labor: Chapter 49.28 RCW.

Mental illness: Chapter 71.05 RCW.

Parties to actions—Spouse or domestic partner: RCW 4.08.030 and 4.08.040.

Privileged communications: RCW 5.60.060.

Probate and trust law: Title 11 RCW.

Public assistance: Title 74 RCW.

Tenancy in dower and by curtesy abolished: RCW 11.04.060.

Unemployment compensation, benefits and claims: Chapter 50.20 RCW.

Worker's compensation actions at law for injury or death: Chapter 51.24 RCW. right to and amount: Chapter 51.32 RCW.

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Child support enforcement: Chapter 26.18 RCW.

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Council for children and families: Chapter 43.121 RCW.

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Chapter 26.26 RCW Dispositions

UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT

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                    26.26.010 
                    "Parent and child relationship" defined.


                    [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.011 
                    Definitions.


                    [2011 c 283 § 1; 2002 c 302 § 102.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.020 
                    Relationship not dependent on marriage.


                    [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 3.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.021 
                    Scope of act-Choice of law-Surrogate parentage contracts.


                    [2011 c 283 § 2; 2002 c 302 § 103.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.030 
                    How parent and child relationship established.


                    [2002 c 13 § 1; 1985 c 7 § 86; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.031 
                    Courts of this state-Authority.


                    [2002 c 302 § 104.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.035 
                    Default.


                    [1994 c 230 § 13.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.040 
                    Presumption of paternity.


                    [1997 c 58 § 938; 1994 c 230 § 14; 1990 c 175 § 2; 1989 c 55 § 4; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 5.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.041 
                    Protection of participants.


                    [2011 c 283 § 3; 2002 c 302 § 105.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.050 
                    Artificial insemination.


                    [2002 c 13 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 6.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.051 
                    Determination of parentage.


                    [2011 c 283 § 4; 2002 c 302 § 106.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.060 
                    Determination of father and child relationship — Who may bring action — When action may be brought.


                    [1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 5; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 7.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.065 
                    Mandatory use of approved forms.


                    [2005 c 282 § 38; 1992 c 229 § 7; 1990 1st ex.s. c 2 § 28.]

                    Recodified as RCW 26.26B.010 by the code reviser, effective January 1, 2019.






                    26.26.070 
                    Determination of father and child relationship — Petition to arrest alleged father — Warrant of arrest — Issuance — Grounds — Hearing.


                    [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 8.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.080 
                    Jurisdiction — Venue.


                    [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 9.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.090 
                    Parties.


                    [1984 c 260 § 31; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 6; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 10.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.100 
                    Blood or genetic tests.


                    [1997 c 58 § 946.  Prior:  1994 c 230 § 15; 1994 c 146 § 1; 1984 c 260 § 32; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 7; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 11.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.101 
                    Establishment of parent-child relationship.


                    [2011 c 283 § 5; 2002 c 302 § 201.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.106 
                    No discrimination based on marital or domestic partnership status.


                    [2011 c 283 § 6; 2002 c 302 § 202.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.110 
                    Evidence relating to paternity.


                    [1994 c 146 § 2; 1984 c 260 § 33; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 12.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.111 
                    Consequences of establishment of parentage.


                    [2011 c 283 § 7; 2002 c 302 § 203.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.116 
                    Presumption of parentage in context of marriage or domestic partnership.


                    [2011 c 283 § 8; 2002 c 302 § 204.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.120 
                    Civil action — Testimony — Evidence — Jury.


                    [1994 c 146 § 3; 1984 c 260 § 34; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 13.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.130 
                    Judgment or order determining parent and child relationship-Support judgment and orders-Residential provisions-Custody-Restraining orders-Notice of modification or termination of restraining order.


                    [2011 c 283 § 9; 2001 c 42 § 5; 2000 c 119 § 10; 1997 c 58 § 947; 1995 c 246 § 31; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 455. Prior: 1989 c 375 § 23; 1989 c 360 § 18; 1987 c 460 § 56; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 8; 1975'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 14.]

                    Recodified as RCW 26.26B.020 by the code reviser, effective January 1, 2019.






                    26.26.131 
                    Child support schedule.


                    [1988 c 275 § 16.]

                    Repealed by 1989 c 360 § 42.






                    26.26.132 
                    Support orders-Compliance with RCW 26.23.050.


                    [1987 c 435 § 27; 1986 c 138 § 3; 1984 c 260 § 23.]

                    Recodified as RCW 26.26B.030 by the code reviser, effective January 1, 2019.






                    26.26.134 
                    Support orders-Time limit, exception.


                    [2011 c 336 § 693; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 11.]

                    Recodified as RCW 26.26B.040 by the code reviser, effective January 1, 2019.






                    26.26.137 
                    Temporary support — Temporary restraining order — Preliminary injunction — Domestic violence or antiharassment protection order — Notice of modification or termination of restraining order — Support debts, notice.


                    [2000 c 119 § 11; 1995 c 246 § 32; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 456; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 12.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.138 
                    Restraining order-Knowing violation-Penalty-Law enforcement immunity.


                    [2000 c 119 § 23; 1999 c 184 § 12; 1996 c 248 § 11; 1995 c 246 § 33.]

                    Recodified as RCW 26.26B.050 by the code reviser, effective January 1, 2019.






                    26.26.140 
                    Costs.


                    [1994 c 146 § 4; 1984 c 260 § 35; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 15.]

                    Recodified as RCW 26.26B.060 by the code reviser, effective January 1, 2019.






                    26.26.145 
                    Proof of certain support and paternity establishment costs.


                    [1997 c 58 § 939.]

                    Recodified as RCW 26.26B.070 by the code reviser, effective January 1, 2019.






                    26.26.150 
                    Enforcement of judgments or orders.


                    [2011 c 283 § 10; 1994 c 230 § 16; 1987 c 435 § 28; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 16.]

                    Recodified as RCW 26.26B.080 by the code reviser, effective January 1, 2019.






                    26.26.160 
                    Modification of judgment or order-Continuing jurisdiction.


                    [2000 c 21 § 20; 1992 c 229 § 8; 1989 c 360 § 36; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 17.]

                    Recodified as RCW 26.26B.090 by the code reviser, effective January 1, 2019.






                    26.26.165 
                    Health insurance coverage.


                    [2018 c 150 § 105; 1994 c 230 § 17; 1989 c 416 § 4.]

                    Recodified as RCW 26.26B.100 by the code reviser, effective January 1, 2019.






                    26.26.170 
                    Action to determine mother and child relationship.


                    [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 18.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.180 
                    Promise to render support.


                    [1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 9; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 19.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.190 
                    Relinquishment of child for adoption-Notice to other parent.


                    [1985 c 7 § 87; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 20.]

                    Recodified as RCW 26.26B.110 by the code reviser, effective January 1, 2019.






                    26.26.200 
                    Hearing or trials to be in closed court — Records confidential.


                    [1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 10; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 21.]

                    Repealed by 2002 c 302 § 711.






                    26.26.210 
                    Surrogate parenting-Definitions.


                    [1989 c 404 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.220 
                    Surrogate parenting-Persons excluded from contracting.


                    [2010 c 94 § 7; 1989 c 404 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.230 
                    Surrogate parenting-Compensation prohibited.


                    [1989 c 404 § 3.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.240 
                    Surrogate parenting-Contract for compensation void.


                    [1989 c 404 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.250 
                    Surrogate parenting-Provisions violated-Penalty.


                    [1989 c 404 § 5.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.260 
                    Surrogate parenting-Custody of child.


                    [1989 c 404 § 6.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.270 
                    Parenting plan-Designation of parent for other state and federal purposes.


                    [1989 c 375 § 25.]

                    Recodified as RCW 26.26B.120 by the code reviser, effective January 1, 2019.






                    26.26.300 
                    Acknowledgment of paternity.


                    [2011 c 283 § 11; 2002 c 302 § 301.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.305 
                    Execution of acknowledgment of paternity.


                    [2011 c 283 § 12; 2002 c 302 § 302.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.310 
                    Denial of paternity.


                    [2011 c 283 § 13; 2002 c 302 § 303.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.315 
                    Rules for acknowledgment and denial of paternity.


                    [2011 c 283 § 14; 2002 c 302 § 304.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.320 
                    Effect of acknowledgment or denial of paternity.


                    [2011 c 283 § 15; 2002 c 302 § 305.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.325 
                    Filing fee for acknowledgment or denial of paternity.


                    [2002 c 302 § 306.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.330 
                    Proceeding for rescission of acknowledgment or denial of paternity.


                    [2011 c 283 § 16; 2004 c 111 § 1; 2002 c 302 § 307.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.335 
                    Challenge after expiration of time for rescission of acknowledgment or denial of paternity.


                    [2011 c 283 § 17; 2002 c 302 § 308.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.340 
                    Procedure for rescission or challenge of acknowledgment or denial of paternity.


                    [2011 c 283 § 18; 2002 c 302 § 309.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.345 
                    Ratification barred of unchallenged acknowledgment of paternity.


                    [2002 c 302 § 310.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.350 
                    Full faith and credit.


                    [2002 c 302 § 311.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.355 
                    Forms for acknowledgment and denial of paternity.


                    [2002 c 302 § 312.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.360 
                    Release of information.


                    [2011 c 283 § 19; 2002 c 302 § 313.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.365 
                    Adoption of rules.


                    [2002 c 302 § 314.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.370 
                    Acknowledgment of paternity-Application of RCW 26.26.300 through 26.26.375-Adjudication.


                    [2002 c 302 § 315.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.375 
                    Judicial proceedings.


                    [2018 c 150 § 106; 2011 c 283 § 20; 2002 c 302 § 316.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.

Notes: Reviser's note: RCW 26.26.375 was amended by 2018 c 150 § 106 without reference to its repeal by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. It has been decodified for publication purposes, effective January 1, 2019, under RCW 1.12.025.

                    26.26.400 
                    Genetic testing-Application of RCW 26.26.405 through 26.26.450.


                    [2011 c 283 § 21; 2002 c 302 § 401.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.405 
                    Order for genetic testing.


                    [2011 c 283 § 22; 2002 c 302 § 402.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.410 
                    Requirements for genetic testing.


                    [2011 c 283 § 23; 2002 c 302 § 403.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.415 
                    Report of genetic testing.


                    [2002 c 302 § 404.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.420 
                    Genetic testing results-Rebuttal.


                    [2011 c 283 § 24; 2002 c 302 § 405.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.425 
                    Costs of genetic testing.


                    [2011 c 283 § 25; 2002 c 302 § 406.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.430 
                    Additional genetic testing.


                    [2011 c 283 § 26; 2002 c 302 § 407.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.435 
                    Genetic testing when specimen not available.


                    [2011 c 283 § 27; 2002 c 302 § 408.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.440 
                    Genetic testing-Deceased individual.


                    [2002 c 302 § 409.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.445 
                    Genetic testing-Identical brothers.


                    [2011 c 283 § 28; 2002 c 302 § 410.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.450 
                    Confidentiality of genetic testing-Penalty.


                    [2002 c 302 § 411.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.500 
                    Proceeding to adjudicate parentage authorized.


                    [2002 c 302 § 501.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.505 
                    Standing to maintain proceeding to adjudicate parentage.


                    [2011 c 283 § 29; 2002 c 302 § 502.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.510 
                    Parties to proceeding to adjudicate parentage.


                    [2011 c 283 § 30; 2002 c 302 § 503.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.515 
                    Proceeding to adjudicate parentage-Personal jurisdiction.


                    [2002 c 302 § 504.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.520 
                    Proceeding to adjudicate parentage-Venue.


                    [2002 c 302 § 505.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.525 
                    Proceeding to adjudicate parentage-No time limitation: Child having no presumed or adjudicated second parent and no acknowledged father.


                    [2011 c 283 § 31; 2002 c 302 § 506.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.530 
                    Proceeding to adjudicate parentage-Time limitation: Child having presumed parent.


                    [2011 c 283 § 32; 2002 c 302 § 507.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.535 
                    Proceeding to adjudicate parentage-Authority to deny genetic testing.


                    [2011 c 283 § 33; 2002 c 302 § 508.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.540 
                    Proceeding to adjudicate parentage-Time limitation: Child having acknowledged father or adjudicated parent.


                    [2011 c 283 § 34; 2002 c 302 § 509.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.545 
                    Joinder of proceedings.


                    [2011 c 283 § 35; 2002 c 302 § 510.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.550 
                    Proceeding to adjudicate parentage-Before birth.


                    [2011 c 283 § 36; 2002 c 302 § 511.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.555 
                    Child as party-Representation.


                    [2011 c 283 § 37; 2002 c 302 § 512.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.570 
                    Proceeding to adjudicate parentage-Admissibility of results of genetic testing-Expenses.


                    [2011 c 283 § 38; 2002 c 302 § 521.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.575 
                    Proceeding to adjudicate parentage-Consequences of declining genetic testing.


                    [2011 c 283 § 39; 2002 c 302 § 522.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.585 
                    Proceeding to adjudicate parentage-Admission of paternity authorized.


                    [2011 c 283 § 40; 2002 c 302 § 523.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.590 
                    Proceeding to adjudicate parentage-Temporary order.


                    [2011 c 283 § 41; 2002 c 302 § 524.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.600 
                    Rules for adjudication of parentage.


                    [2011 c 283 § 42; 2002 c 302 § 531.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.605 
                    Proceeding to adjudicate parentage-Jury prohibited.


                    [2002 c 302 § 532.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.610 
                    Proceeding to determine parentage-Hearings-Inspection of records.


                    [2013 c 246 § 3; 2002 c 302 § 533.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.615 
                    Adjudication of paternity-Order on default.


                    [2002 c 302 § 534.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.620 
                    Dismissal for want of prosecution.


                    [2011 c 283 § 43; 2002 c 302 § 535.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.625 
                    Order adjudicating parentage.


                    [2011 c 283 § 44; 2002 c 302 § 536.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.






                    26.26.630 
                    Binding effect of determination of parentage.


                    [2011 c 283 § 45; 2002 c 302 § 537.]

                    Repealed by 2018 c 6 § 907, effective January 1, 2019. Later enactment, see chapter 26.26A RCW.

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                    26.32.010 
                    Definition — "Approved agency."


                    [1955 c 291 § 1.  Prior:  1943 c 268 § 1a; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 1699-2.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.015 
                    Definitions.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.020 
                    Who may adopt.


                    [1955 c 291 § 2.  Prior:  1943 c 268 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 1699-3.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.030 
                    Consent to adoption.


                    [1980 c 85 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 165 § 15; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 26; 1973 c 134 § 2; 1955 c 291 § 3.  Prior:  1947 c 251 § 1; 1943 c 268 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1699-4.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.032 
                    Petition for termination of the parent and child relationship.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.034 
                    Petition for termination — Who may file.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 3.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.036 
                    Contents of petition for termination.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.038 
                    Commencement of termination action — Petition by pregnant woman — Notice, contents — Proof of service.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 5.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.040 
                    Consent, when not required.


                    [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 27; 1973 c 134 § 3; 1955 c 291 § 4.  Prior:  1943 c 268 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 1699-5.]

                    Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 165 § 23.






                    26.32.042 
                    Appointment of guardian ad litem — When required.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 7.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.044 
                    Hearing on petition — Notice and appearance — Waiver.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 8.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.046 
                    Private hearing on petition required — Witnesses.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 9.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.048 
                    Hearing on petition — Notice by publication — Unknown father.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 10.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.050 
                    Finding of court.


                    [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 28; 1973 c 134 § 4; 1955 c 291 § 5.  Prior:  1943 c 268 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 1699-6.]

                    Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 165 § 23.






                    26.32.052 
                    Failure to file — Termination of paternal rights.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 11.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.054 
                    Contested termination — Alleged father — Court action — Right to counsel.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 12.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.056 
                    Contested termination — Parent and spouse petitioners — Court's finding.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 13.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.058 
                    Effect of termination order.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 14.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.060 
                    Petition to adopt — Contents.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 16; 1955 c 291 § 6.  Prior:  1943 c 268 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 1699-7.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.070 
                    Written consent — Guardian ad litem — Next friend.


                    [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 29; 1955 c 291 § 7.  Prior:  1943 c 268 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 1699-8.]

                    Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 165 § 23.






                    26.32.080 
                    Notice — Form — Service.


                    [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 30; 1973 c 134 § 5; 1955 c 291 § 8.  Prior:  1947 c 251 § 2; 1943 c 268 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1699-9.]

                    Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 165 § 23.






                    26.32.085 
                    Notice requirements to nonconsenting alleged parent who has not acknowledged or taken action to establish parent and child relationship.


                    [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 31; 1973 c 134 § 6.]

                    Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 165 § 23.






                    26.32.090 
                    Next friend — Investigation and report.


                    [1979 c 155 § 75; 1971 ex.s. c 172 § 1; 1955 c 291 § 9.  Prior:  1947 c 251 § 3; 1943 c 268 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1699-10.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.100 
                    Hearing required — Private hearing.


                    [1955 c 291 § 10.  Prior:  1943 c 268 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 1699-11.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.110 
                    When investigation and notice may be dispensed with.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 292 § 38; 1955 c 291 § 11.  Prior:  1947 c 251 § 5; 1943 c 268 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1699-15.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.115 
                    Adoption of hard to place children — Court to consider state agreement with prospective adoptive parents.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 63 § 12.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.120 
                    Decree — Contents.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 19; 1979 ex.s. c 101 § 1; 1955 c 291 § 12.  Prior:  1947 c 251 § 4, part; 1943 c 268 § 11, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1699-12, part.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.130 
                    Vacation of decree.


                    [1955 c 291 § 13.  Prior:  1947 c 251 § 4, part; 1943 c 268 § 11, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 1699-12, part.]

                    Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 165 § 23.






                    26.32.140 
                    Effect of decree of adoption.


                    [1955 c 291 § 14.  Prior:  1943 c 268 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 1699-13.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.150 
                    Records to be sealed.


                    [1955 c 291 § 15.  Prior:  1943 c 268 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 1699-14.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.160 
                    Copy of decree to registrar.


                    [1955 c 291 § 16.  Prior:  1943 c 268 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 1699-16.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.200 
                    Preplacement study and report — Definitions.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 172 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.210 
                    Preplacement report required before adoption or relocation.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 17; 1971 ex.s. c 172 § 3.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.220 
                    Preplacement report — Contents.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 172 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.230 
                    Preplacement study and report — How conducted — Fees — Filing of report.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 172 § 5.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.240 
                    Preplacement study by more than one agency — Reports to be filed — Incomplete reports.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 172 § 6.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.250 
                    Notice to agency or person making preplacement study — Service — Appearance — Waiver.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 172 § 7.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.260 
                    Preplacement report — Copies — Filing — Confidentiality.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 172 § 8.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.270 
                    Preplacement study and report — Agency having custody — Exemptions.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 172 § 9.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.280 
                    Statistical data concerning adoptions.


                    [1977 c 75 § 13; 1971 ex.s. c 172 § 10.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.300 
                    Petition by natural parent to set aside adoption — Liability for costs of support.


                    [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 32; 1973 c 134 § 10.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.310 
                    Action by natural parent to set aside adoption conditioned upon bond to satisfy support costs.


                    [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 42 § 33; 1973 c 134 § 11.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.900 
                    Short title.


                    [1943 c 268 § 1; no RRS.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.910 
                    Severability — 1943 c 268.


                    [1943 c 268 § 17; no RRS.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.911 
                    Severability — 1979 ex.s. c 165.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 26.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.915 
                    Application — 1979 ex.s. c 165.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 165 § 25.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.






                    26.32.916 
                    Savings — Certain actions — Time limit.


                    [1980 c 85 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 155 § 38, effective January 1, 1985.




















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Child selling and child buying, class C felony: RCW 9A.64.030.

Dependent and delinquent children: Title 13 RCW.

Descent and distribution—Adopted children: Chapter 11.04 RCW.

Paternity, determination: Chapter 26.26A RCW.

Welfare agencies for children: Title 13 RCW.

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Chapter 29.07 RCW Dispositions: VOTER REGISTRATION

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Chapter 29.07 RCW Dispositions

VOTER REGISTRATION

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                    29.07.005 
                    Definition.


                    [2003 c 111 § 201; 1994 c 57 § 9.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.010 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.010 
                    County auditor as chief registrar of voters, custodian of records — Registration assistants.


                    [2003 c 111 § 205; 1999 c 298 § 4; 1994 c 57 § 8; 1984 c 211 § 3; 1980 c 48 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 4; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.010.  Prior:  1957 c 251 § 4; prior:  1939 c 15 § 1, part; 1933 c 1 § 3, part; RRS § 5114-3, part; prior:  1891 c 104 §§ 1, part, 2, part; RRS §§ 5116, part, 5117, part.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.105 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.015 
                    Definitions.


                    [1985 c 205 § 15.]

                    Repealed by 1994 c 57 § 53.






                    29.07.020 
                    City clerk as deputy registrar.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 202 § 5; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.020.  Prior:  1957 c 251 § 5; prior:  1939 c 15 § 1, part; 1933 c 1 § 3, part; RRS § 5114-3, part; prior:  1891 c 104 §§ 1, part, 2, part; RRS §§ 5116, part, 5117, part.]

                    Repealed by 1994 c 57 § 53.






                    29.07.025 
                    Voter registration in state offices, colleges.


                    [2003 c 111 § 222; 2002 c 185 § 3; 1994 c 57 § 10; 1984 c 211 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.310 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.030 
                    Expense of registration.


                    [2003 c 111 § 214; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.030.  Prior:  1939 c 82 § 1, part; 1933 c 1 § 4, part; RRS § 5114-4, part; prior:  1891 c 104 § 4; RRS § 5119.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.150 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.040 
                    Fees of deputy registrars.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 202 § 6; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.040.  Prior:  1957 c 251 § 7; prior:  (i) 1945 c 74 § 1; 1933 c 1 § 28; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 5114-28; prior:  1915 c 16 § 14; RRS § 5132.  (ii) 1933 c 1 § 10, part; RRS § 5114-10, part; prior:  1919 c 163 § 11, part; 1915 c 16 § 13, part; 1905 c 171 § 4, part; 1889 p 417 § 13, part; RRS § 5131, part.]

                    Repealed by 1993 c 434 § 12, effective January 1, 1994.






                    29.07.050 
                    Oaths administered to registration officers.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 202 § 7; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.050.  Prior:  1939 c 82 § 1, part; 1933 c 1 § 4, part; RRS § 5114-4, part.]

                    Repealed by 1994 c 57 § 53.






                    29.07.060 
                    Oaths — Registration officers may administer, certify.


                    [1973 1st ex.s. c 21 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 8; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.060.  Prior:  (i) 1939 c 82 § 1, part; 1933 c 1 § 4, part; RRS § 5114-4, part.  (ii) 1947 c 68 § 3, part; 1933 c 1 § 11, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5114-11, part; prior:  1921 c 177 § 7, part; 1915 c 16 § 8, part; 1901 c 135 § 4, part; 1893 c 45 § 3, part; 1889 p 416 § 8, part; RRS § 5126, part.]

                    Repealed by 1994 c 57 § 53.






                    29.07.065 
                    Identity of applicant for registration — Establishment — Voting age proof.


                    [1986 c 167 § 4; 1973 1st ex.s. c 21 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 1994 c 57 § 53.






                    29.07.070 
                    Voter qualification information — Verification notice.


                    [2003 c 111 § 216; 1994 c 57 § 11; 1990 c 143 § 7; 1973 1st ex.s. c 21 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 9; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.070.  Prior:  1947 c 68 § 3, part; 1933 c 1 § 11, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5114-11, part; prior:  1921 c 177 § 7, part; 1915 c 16 § 8, part; 1901 c 135 § 4, part; 1893 c 45 § 3, part; 1889 p 416 § 8, part; RRS § 5126, part.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.210 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.080 
                    Oath of applicant.


                    [2003 c 111 § 218; 1994 c 57 § 12; 1990 c 143 § 8; 1973 1st ex.s. c 21 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 10; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.080.  Prior:  1933 c 1 § 12; RRS § 5114-12.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.230 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.090 
                    Signature card.


                    [2003 c 111 § 219; 1994 c 57 § 13; 1973 1st ex.s. c 21 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 11; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.090.  Prior:  1933 c 1 § 13, part; RRS § 5114-13, part.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.240 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.092 
                    New registration or transfer — Acknowledgment — Cancellation of previous registration.


                    [2003 c 111 § 211; 2001 c 41 § 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 184 § 1; 1973 c 153 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.135 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.095 
                    Registration of person temporarily residing outside county of permanent residence.


                    [1973 1st ex.s. c 21 § 6; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 12; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.095.  Prior:  1957 c 251 § 13.]

                    Repealed by 1994 c 57 § 53.






                    29.07.100 
                    Registration assistance by city and town clerks.


                    [1994 c 57 § 14; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 13; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.100.  Prior:  1957 c 251 § 10; prior:  1947 c 68 § 1, part; 1945 c 95 § 1, part; 1933 c 1 § 6, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5114-6, part; prior:  1919 c 163 § 6, part; 1915 c 16 § 6, part; 1901 c 35 § 5, part; 1893 c 45 § 1, part; 1889 p 415 § 6, part; RRS § 5124, part.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.105 
                    Time and places for registration — Additional temporary facilities in first, second, third-class cities.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 202 § 14; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.105.  Prior:  1957 c 251 § 12.]

                    Repealed by 1994 c 57 § 53.






                    29.07.110 
                    Time and places for registration — Deputy registrars outside county courthouse.


                    [2003 c 111 § 207; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 15; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.110.  Prior:  1957 c 251 § 11; prior:  1947 c 68 § 1, part; 1945 c 95 § 1, part; 1933 c 1 § 6, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5114-6, part; prior:  1919 c 163 § 6, part; 1915 c 16 § 6, part; 1901 c 135 § 5, part; 1893 c 45 § 1, part; 1889 p 415 § 6, part; RRS § 5124, part.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.115 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.115 
                    Registration records — Weekly transmittal.


                    [1994 c 57 § 15; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 23.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.120 
                    Registrar's cards — Weekly transmittal — Exemption.


                    [1999 c 298 § 5; 1994 c 57 § 16; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 16; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.120.  Prior:  1933 c 1 § 13, part; RRS § 5114-13, part.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.130 
                    Registration records — Originals and automated files — Public access.


                    [2003 c 111 § 246; 1994 c 57 § 17; 1991 c 81 § 21; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 17; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.130.  Prior:  1933 c 1 § 13, part; RRS § 5114-13, part.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.710 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.140 
                    Application form — Single completion — Furnished by secretary of state.


                    [2003 c 111 § 217; 1994 c 57 § 18; 1990 c 143 § 9; 1973 1st ex.s. c 21 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 18; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.140.  Prior:  (i) 1933 c 1 § 30; RRS § 5114-30.  (ii) 1933 c 1 § 13, part; RRS § 5114-13, part.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.220 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.150 
                    Precinct registration records — Type — Custody.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 202 § 19; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.150.  Prior:  1933 c 1 § 8, part; RRS § 5114-8, part; prior:  1919 c 163 § 7, part; 1915 c 16 § 7, part; 1905 c 171 § 3, part; 1901 c 135 § 3, part; 1893 c 45 § 2, part; 1889 p 415 § 7, part; RRS § 5125, part.]

                    Repealed by 1986 c 167 § 25.  Later enactment, see RCW 29.07.151.






                    29.07.151 
                    County registration records — Maintenance — Inspection and copying, when.


                    [1986 c 167 § 5.]

                    Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.






                    29.07.152 
                    Late registration — Special procedure.


                    [2003 c 111 § 213; 1993 c 383 § 1.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.145 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.160 
                    Closing registration files — Notice.


                    [2003 c 111 § 212; 1993 c 383 § 2; 1980 c 3 § 4; 1974 ex.s. c 127 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 20; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.160.  Prior:  1947 c 68 § 2; 1933 c 1 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5114-9.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.140 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.170 
                    Delivery of precinct lists to polls.


                    [2003 c 111 § 1111; 1994 c 57 § 19; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 21; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.170.  Prior:  1957 c 251 § 8; prior:  1933 c 1 § 10, part; RRS § 5114-10, part; prior:  1919 c 163 § 11, part; 1915 c 16 § 13, part; 1905 c 171 § 4, part; 1889 p 417 § 13, part; RRS § 5131, part.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.44.120 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.180 
                    Return of precinct lists after election — Public records.


                    [2003 c 111 § 1128; 1994 c 57 § 20; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 22; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.180.  Prior:  1933 c 1 § 8, part; RRS § 5114-8, part; prior:  1919 c 163 § 7, part; 1915 c 16 § 7, part; 1905 c 171 § 3, part; 1901 c 135 § 3, part; 1893 c 45 § 2, part; 1889 p 415 § 7, part; RRS § 5125, part.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.44.290 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.190 
                    Return of registration files after canvass.




                    Cross-reference section, decodified.






                    29.07.200 
                    Registration — Registrar violating.




                    Cross-reference section, decodified June 1992.






                    29.07.210 
                    Registration law — Registering under false name.




                    Cross-reference section, decodified June 1992.






                    29.07.220 
                    Computer file of voter registration records — Establishment — Duties of county auditor.


                    [2003 c 111 § 209; 1993 c 408 § 11; 1991 c 81 § 22; 1974 ex.s. c 127 § 12.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.125 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.230 
                    Payment to counties for maintenance of voter registration records on electronic data processing systems.


                    [2003 c 111 § 215; 1980 c 32 § 6; 1974 ex.s. c 127 § 13.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.155 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.240 
                    Computer file of voter registration records — Rules — Assistance.


                    [1974 ex.s. c 127 § 14.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.250 
                    Handling of reports filed under public disclosure law.




                    Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.






                    29.07.260 
                    Registration with driver's license application or renewal.


                    [2003 c 111 § 225; 2001 c 41 § 16; 1999 c 298 § 6; 1994 c 57 § 21; 1990 c 143 § 1.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.340 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.270 
                    Duties of secretary of state, department of licensing, county auditors — Address changes.


                    [2003 c 111 § 226; 1994 c 57 § 22; 1990 c 143 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.350 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.280 
                    Forwarding of forms to voter's county.


                    [1990 c 143 § 3.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.290 
                    Records — Correction, sorting, transmittal.


                    [1990 c 143 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.300 
                    Delivery of files to auditors — Address changes.


                    [1994 c 57 § 23; 1990 c 143 § 5.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.310 
                    Driver licensing and voter registration — Duties of secretary of state.


                    [1990 c 143 § 10.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.320 
                    Driver licensing and voter registration — Funding.


                    [1990 c 143 § 11.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.400 
                    Registration law — Officials' violations.


                    [2003 c 111 § 2105; 1994 c 57 § 24; 1991 c 81 § 11; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.190.  Prior:  1933 c 1 § 26; RRS § 5114-26; prior:  1889 p 418 § 15; RRS § 5133.  Formerly RCW 29.85.190.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.84.110 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.405 
                    Disenfranchisement or discrimination — Penalty.


                    [2003 c 111 § 2106; 2001 c 41 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.84.120 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.410 
                    Registration law — Voter violations.


                    [2003 c 111 § 2107; 1994 c 57 § 25; 1991 c 81 § 12; 1990 c 143 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 110; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.200.  Prior:  1933 c 1 § 27; RRS § 5114-27; prior:  1893 c 45 § 5; 1889 p 418 § 16; RRS § 5136.  Formerly RCW 29.85.200.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.84.130 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.420 
                    Designation of agencies providing registration services.


                    [1994 c 57 § 26.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.430 
                    Registration or transfer at designated agencies — Form and application.


                    [2003 c 111 § 223; 1994 c 57 § 27.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.320 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.440 
                    Registration at designated agencies — Procedures.


                    [2003 c 111 § 224; 2001 c 41 § 7; 1994 c 57 § 28.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.330 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.07.450 
                    Duties of secretary of state.


                    [1994 c 57 § 29.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.




















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Chapter 29.10 RCW Dispositions

REGISTRATION STATUS, TRANSFERS, AND CANCELLATIONS

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                    29.10.010 
                    Transfers within same city or town — Authority — Request.


                    [1965 c 9 § 29.10.010.  Prior:  1955 c 181 § 3; prior:  1933 c 1 § 14, part; RRS § 5114-14, part; prior:  1919 c 163 § 9, part; 1915 c 16 § 9, part; 1889 p 417 § 12, part; RRS § 5129, part.]

                    Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 45.






                    29.10.011 
                    Definitions.


                    [2003 c 111 § 203; 1994 c 57 § 33.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.030 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.015 
                    "Active," "inactive" registered voters.


                    [2003 c 111 § 238; 1994 c 57 § 34.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.615 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.020 
                    Address change within county — Transfer by telephone.


                    [2003 c 111 § 228; 1994 c 57 § 35; 1991 c 81 § 23; 1975 1st ex.s. c 184 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 24; 1965 c 9 § 29.10.020.  Prior:  1955 c 181 § 4; prior:  1933 c 1 § 14, part; RRS § 5114-14, part; prior:  1919 c 163 § 9, part; 1915 c 16 § 9, part; 1889 p 417 § 12, part; RRS § 5129, part.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.410 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.030 
                    Transfers — Registrar's duties.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 202 § 25; 1965 c 9 § 29.10.030.  Prior:  1955 c 181 § 5; prior:  1933 c 1 § 14, part; RRS § 5114-14, part; prior:  1919 c 163 § 9, part; 1915 c 16 § 9, part; 1889 p 417 § 12, part; RRS § 5129, part.]

                    Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.






                    29.10.040 
                    Reregistration on transfer to another county.


                    [2003 c 111 § 229; 1999 c 100 § 3; 1994 c 57 § 36; 1991 c 81 § 24; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 26; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 26; 1965 c 9 § 29.10.040.  Prior:  1933 c 1 § 15; RRS § 5114-15.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.420 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.050 
                    Reregistration upon change of name of voter.


                    [1965 c 9 § 29.10.050.  Prior:  1947 c 68 § 4; 1933 c 1 § 16; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5114-16.]

                    Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.






                    29.10.051 
                    Voter name change.


                    [2003 c 111 § 231; 1994 c 57 § 37; 1991 c 81 § 25.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.440 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.060 
                    Change of precinct boundaries — Transfer of registration.


                    [2003 c 111 § 1903; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 27; 1965 c 9 § 29.10.060.  Prior:  1933 c 1 § 17; RRS § 5114-17.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.76.030 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.070 
                    Change of city boundaries — Transfer of registration.


                    [1965 c 9 § 29.10.070.  Prior:  1933 c 1 § 18; RRS § 5114-18.]

                    Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 46.






                    29.10.071 
                    Assignment of voter to inactive status — Confirmation notice.


                    [2003 c 111 § 239; 1994 c 57 § 38.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.620 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.075 
                    Return of inactive voter to active status — Cancellation of registration.


                    [2003 c 111 § 241; 1994 c 57 § 39.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.630 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.080 
                    Cancellation for failure to vote.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 27; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 28; 1967 ex.s. c 109 § 3; 1965 c 9 § 29.10.080.  Prior:  1945 c 30 § 1; 1933 c 1 § 19; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 5114-19.]

                    Repealed by 1994 c 57 § 54, effective January 1, 1995.






                    29.10.081 
                    Count of registered voters.


                    [2003 c 111 § 210; 1994 c 57 § 40.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.130 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.090 
                    Cancellation for death.


                    [2003 c 111 § 232; 1999 c 100 § 1; 1994 c 57 § 41; 1983 c 110 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 29; 1965 c 9 § 29.10.090.  Prior:  1961 c 32 § 1; 1933 c 1 § 20; RRS § 5114-20.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.510 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.095 
                    Report of deaths to secretary of state.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 202 § 30; 1965 c 9 § 29.10.095.  Prior:  1951 c 250 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 1994 c 57 § 53.






                    29.10.097 
                    Cancellation for conviction of felony.


                    [2003 c 111 § 233; 1994 c 57 § 42.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.520 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.100 
                    Weekly report of cancellations and name changes.


                    [2003 c 111 § 234; 1999 c 298 § 8; 1994 c 57 § 43; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 31; 1965 c 9 § 29.10.100.  Prior:  1933 c 1 § 13, part; RRS § 5114-13, part.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.530 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.110 
                    Record of cancellations.


                    [2003 c 111 § 235; 1991 c 81 § 26; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 32; 1965 ex.s. c 156 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.10.110.  Prior:  1961 c 32 § 2; 1947 c 85 § 5; 1933 c 1 § 21; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5114-21.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.540 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.120 
                    Sworn statement of cancellations — Filing.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 28; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 33; 1965 c 9 § 29.10.120.  Prior:  1951 c 208 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.






                    29.10.123 
                    Challenges of registration — Time for filing, administration of.


                    [1983 1st ex.s. c 30 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 1987 c 288 § 5.






                    29.10.125 
                    Challenge of registration — Initiation.


                    [2003 c 111 § 253; 2001 c 41 § 9; 1987 c 288 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 30 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.810 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.127 
                    Challenge — Voting by person challenged — Burden of proof, procedures.


                    [2003 c 111 § 254; 1987 c 288 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 30 § 3.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.820 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.130 
                    Challenge — Affidavit — Administration, notice of challenge.


                    [2003 c 111 § 255; 1987 c 288 § 3; 1983 1st ex.s. c 30 § 4; 1967 c 225 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 156 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.830 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.140 
                    Challenge — Procedure before cancellation.


                    [2003 c 111 § 256; 1987 c 288 § 4; 1983 1st ex.s. c 30 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 34; 1967 c 225 § 3; 1965 ex.s. c 156 § 3.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.840 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.150 
                    Challenge of registration — Forms, availability.


                    [2003 c 111 § 257; 1991 c 81 § 27; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 35; 1965 ex.s. c 156 § 4.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.850 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.160 
                    Different addresses in precinct list and permanent records — Procedure.


                    [1975 1st ex.s. c 184 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 36; 1965 ex.s. c 156 § 8.]

                    Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.






                    29.10.170 
                    Transfer on election day.


                    [2003 c 111 § 230; 1991 c 81 § 28; 1979 c 96 § 1.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.430 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.180 
                    Registration list maintenance.


                    [2003 c 111 § 236; 1999 c 100 § 2; 1994 c 57 § 44.  Prior:  1993 c 434 § 10; 1993 c 417 § 8; 1991 c 363 § 31; 1989 c 261 § 1; 1987 c 359 § 1.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.605 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.185 
                    Dual registration or voting detection.


                    [2003 c 111 § 237; 2001 c 41 § 10; 1999 c 100 § 4.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.610 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.190 
                    Voting after registration canceled.


                    [1987 c 359 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 1989 c 261 § 2.






                    29.10.200 
                    Confirmation notices — Form, contents.


                    [2003 c 111 § 242; 1994 c 57 § 45.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.635 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.210 
                    Confirmation notice — Response, auditor's action.


                    [2003 c 111 § 243; 1994 c 57 § 46.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.640 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.220 
                    Voting by inactive or canceled voters.


                    [2003 c 111 § 240; 1994 c 57 § 47.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.625 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.






                    29.10.230 
                    Electronic file format.


                    [2003 c 111 § 244; 1999 c 100 § 5.]

                    Recodified as RCW 29A.08.645 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.




















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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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Chapter 36.59 RCW Dispositions

HOMESITE LANDS

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                    36.59.010 
                    Definitions.


                    [1939 c 201 § 1; RRS § 4026-11.]

                    Now codified as RCW 36.59.300.






                    36.59.020 
                    Designation of homesite lands.


                    [1939 c 201 § 3, part; RRS § 4026-13, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 36.59.320.






                    36.59.030 
                    Acreage of tracts.


                    [1939 c 201 § 6; RRS § 4026-16.]

                    Now codified as RCW 36.59.350.






                    36.59.040 
                    Notice of opening for entry.


                    [1939 c 201 § 3, part; RRS § 4026-13, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 36.59.320.






                    36.59.050 
                    Entry — Persons entitled.


                    [1939 c 201 § 2; RRS § 4026-12.]

                    Now codified as RCW 36.59.310.






                    36.59.060 
                    Application for entry — Affidavit.


                    [1939 c 201 § 4, part; RRS § 4026-14, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 36.59.330.






                    36.59.070 
                    Forms to be furnished.


                    [1939 c 201 § 5; RRS § 4026-15.]

                    Now codified as RCW 36.59.340.






                    36.59.080 
                    Record of entries.


                    [1939 c 201 § 7; RRS § 4026-17.]

                    Now codified as RCW 36.59.360.






                    36.59.090 
                    Conflicting entries.


                    [1939 c 201 § 10; RRS § 4026-20.]

                    Now codified as RCW 36.59.390.






                    36.59.100 
                    Certificate of entry — Fee.


                    [(i) 1939 c 201 § 8; RRS § 4026-18.  Now codified as RCW 36.59.370.  (ii) 1939 c 201 § 4, part; RRS § 4026-14, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 36.59.330.






                    36.59.110 
                    First year's requirements.


                    [1939 c 201 § 9, part; RRS § 4026-19, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 36.59.380.






                    36.59.120 
                    Second year's and subsequent requirements.


                    [1939 c 201 § 9, part; RRS § 4026-19, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 36.59.380.






                    36.59.130 
                    Permitted absence.


                    [1939 c 201 § 9, part; RRS § 4026-19, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 36.59.380.






                    36.59.140 
                    Reversion for nonresidence or abandonment.


                    [1939 c 201 § 12, part; RRS § 4026-22, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 36.59.410.






                    36.59.150 
                    Final proof — Conveyance.


                    [1939 c 201 § 9, part; RRS § 4026-19, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 36.59.380.






                    36.59.160 
                    Death of entryman — Effect.


                    [1939 c 201 § 9, part; RRS § 4026-19, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 36.59.380.






                    36.59.170 
                    Marriage of entryman to entrywoman.


                    [1939 c 201 § 11; RRS § 4026-21.]

                    Now codified as RCW 36.59.400.






                    36.59.180 
                    Separation of spouses after entry.


                    [1939 c 201 § 12, part; RRS § 4026-22, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 36.59.410.






                    36.59.190 
                    Transfer of entry rights.


                    [1939 c 201 § 13; RRS § 4026-23.]

                    Now codified as RCW 36.59.420.






                    36.59.200 
                    Execution of deeds.


                    [1939 c 201 § 9, part; RRS § 4026-19, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 36.59.380.






                    36.59.210 
                    Mineral rights to be reserved.


                    [1939 c 201 § 14; RRS § 4026-24.]

                    Now codified as RCW 36.59.430.






                    36.59.300 
                    Definitions.


                    [1963 c 4 § 36.59.300.  Prior:  1939 c 201 § 1; RRS § 4026-11.  Formerly RCW 36.59.010.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 13 § 1.






                    36.59.310 
                    Entry — Persons entitled.


                    [1971 ex.s. c 292 § 39; 1963 c 4 § 36.59.310.  Prior:  1939 c 201 § 2; RRS § 4026-12.  Formerly RCW 36.59.050.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 13 § 1.






                    36.59.320 
                    Designation of homesite lands — Notice of opening for entry.


                    [1963 c 4 § 36.59.320.  Prior:  1939 c 201 § 3; RRS § 4026-13.  Formerly RCW 36.59.020 and 36.59.040.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 13 § 1.






                    36.59.330 
                    Application for entry — Affidavit — Filing fee.


                    [1963 c 4 § 36.59.330.  Prior:  1939 c 201 § 4; RRS § 4026-14.  Formerly RCW 36.59.060 and 36.59.100, part.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 13 § 1.






                    36.59.340 
                    Forms to be furnished — Oaths administered free.


                    [1963 c 4 § 36.59.340.  Prior:  1939 c 201 § 5; RRS § 4026-15.  Formerly RCW 36.59.070.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 13 § 1.






                    36.59.350 
                    Acreage of tracts.


                    [1963 c 4 § 36.59.350.  Prior:  1939 c 201 § 6; RRS § 4026-16.  Formerly RCW 36.59.030.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 13 § 1.






                    36.59.360 
                    Record of entries.


                    [1963 c 4 § 36.59.360.  Prior:  1939 c 201 § 7; RRS § 4026-17.  Formerly RCW 36.59.080.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 13 § 1.






                    36.59.370 
                    Certificate of entry.


                    [1963 c 4 § 36.59.370.  Prior:  1939 c 201 § 8; RRS § 4026-18.  Formerly RCW 36.59.100, part.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 13 § 1.






                    36.59.380 
                    Final proof — Permitted absences — Annual minimum requirements — Proof upon entryman's death.


                    [1963 c 4 § 36.59.380.  Prior:  1939 c 201 § 9; RRS § 4026-19.  Formerly RCW 36.59.110, 36.59.120, 36.59.130, 36.59.150, 36.59.160, and 36.59.200.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 13 § 1.






                    36.59.390 
                    Conflicting entries.


                    [1963 c 4 § 36.59.390.  Prior:  1939 c 201 § 10; RRS § 4026-20.  Formerly RCW 36.59.090.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 13 § 1.






                    36.59.400 
                    Marriage of entryman to entrywoman.


                    [1963 c 4 § 36.59.400.  Prior:  1939 c 201 § 11; RRS § 4026-21.  Formerly RCW 36.59.170.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 13 § 1.






                    36.59.410 
                    Reversion for nonresidence or abandonment — Board's discretionary power — Succession to right upon marital separation.


                    [1963 c 4 § 36.59.410.  Prior:  1939 c 201 § 12; RRS § 4026-22.  Formerly RCW 36.59.140 and 36.59.180.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 13 § 1.






                    36.59.420 
                    Transfer of entry rights.


                    [1963 c 4 § 36.59.420.  Prior:  1939 c 201 § 13; RRS § 4026-23.  Formerly RCW 36.59.190.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 13 § 1.






                    36.59.430 
                    Reservation of mineral rights.


                    [1963 c 4 § 36.59.430.  Prior:  1939 c 201 § 14; RRS § 4026-24.  Formerly RCW 36.59.210.]

                    Repealed by 1977 c 13 § 1.




















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Sections HTMLPDF 4.24.005Tort actions—Attorneys' fees—Determination of reasonableness. HTMLPDF 4.24.010Action for injury or death of child. HTMLPDF 4.24.020Action by parent for seduction of child. HTMLPDF 4.24.040Action for negligently permitting fire to spread. HTMLPDF 4.24.050Kindling of fires by persons driving lumber. HTMLPDF 4.24.060Application of common law. HTMLPDF 4.24.070Recovery of money lost at gambling. HTMLPDF 4.24.080Action to recover leased premises used for gambling. HTMLPDF 4.24.090Validity of evidence of gambling debt. HTMLPDF 4.24.115Validity of agreement to indemnify against liability for negligence relative to construction, alteration, improvement, etc., of structure or improvement attached to real estate or relative to a motor carrier transportation contract. HTMLPDF 4.24.130Action for change of name—Fees. HTMLPDF 4.24.140Action by another state to enforce tax liability. HTMLPDF 4.24.141Action by another state to enforce tax liability—"Taxes" defined. HTMLPDF 4.24.150Action for fines or forfeitures. HTMLPDF 4.24.160Action for penalty—Amount of recovery. HTMLPDF 4.24.170Judgment for penalty or forfeiture—Effect of collusion. HTMLPDF 4.24.180Disposition of fines, fees, penalties and forfeitures—Venue. HTMLPDF 4.24.190Action against parent for willful injury to person or property by minor—Monetary limitation—Common law liability preserved. HTMLPDF 4.24.200Liability of owners or others in possession of land and water areas for injuries to recreation users—Purpose. HTMLPDF 4.24.210Liability of owners or others in possession of land and water areas for injuries to recreation users—Known dangerous artificial latent conditions—Other limitations. HTMLPDF 4.24.220Action for being detained on mercantile establishment premises for investigation—"Reasonable grounds" as defense. HTMLPDF 4.24.230Liability for conversion of goods or merchandise from store or mercantile establishment, leaving restaurant or hotel or motel without paying—Adults, minors—Parents, guardians—Notice. HTMLPDF 4.24.235Physicians—Immunity from liability regarding safety belts. HTMLPDF 4.24.240Persons licensed to provide health care or related services, employees, hospitals, clinics, etc.—Professional review committee, society, examining, licensing or disciplinary board members, etc.—Immunity from civil suit. HTMLPDF 4.24.250Health care provider filing charges or presenting evidence—Immunity—Information sharing. HTMLPDF 4.24.260Health professionals making reports, filing charges, or presenting evidence—Immunity. HTMLPDF 4.24.264Boards of directors or officers of nonprofit corporations—Liability—Limitations. HTMLPDF 4.24.290Action for damages based on professional negligence of hospitals or members of healing arts—Standard of proof—Evidence—Exception. HTMLPDF 4.24.300Immunity from liability for certain types of medical care. HTMLPDF 4.24.310Persons rendering emergency care or transportation—Definitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.311Immunity from liability for certain care or assistance at scene of emergency or disaster. HTMLPDF 4.24.314Person causing hazardous materials incident—Responsibility for incident clean-up—Liability. HTMLPDF 4.24.320Action by person damaged by malicious mischief to livestock or by owner damaged by theft of livestock—Treble damages, attorney's fees. HTMLPDF 4.24.330Action for damages caused by criminal street gang tagging and graffiti. HTMLPDF 4.24.340Liability of merchants and other parties for creating a property crime database—Information sharing. HTMLPDF 4.24.345Unlawfully summoning a law enforcement officer—Civil action. HTMLPDF 4.24.350Actions for damages that are false, unfounded, malicious, without probable cause, or part of conspiracy—Action, claim, or counterclaim by judicial officer, prosecuting authority, or law enforcement officer for malicious prosecution—Damages and costs—Attorneys' fees—Definitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.355Action by person removed from premises pursuant to RCW 9A.52.105—Damages, costs, attorneys' fees. HTMLPDF 4.24.360Construction contract provision waiving, releasing, etc., rights of contractor, etc., to damages or adjustment for unreasonable delay caused by contractee, etc.—Declared void and unenforceable—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 4.24.370Construction contract provision waiving, releasing, etc., rights of contractor, etc., to damages or adjustment for unreasonable delay caused by contractee, etc.—"Construction contract" defined. HTMLPDF 4.24.380Construction contract provision waiving, releasing, etc., rights of contractor, etc., to damages or adjustment for unreasonable delay caused by contractee, etc.—Prospective application of RCW 4.24.360. HTMLPDF 4.24.400Building warden assisting others to evacuate building or attempting to control hazard—Immunity from liability. HTMLPDF 4.24.404Removal of vulnerable person or domestic animal from motor vehicle—Definitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.406Removal of vulnerable person or domestic animal from motor vehicle—Civil liability for vehicle damage. HTMLPDF 4.24.410Police dogs—Immunity. HTMLPDF 4.24.420Action by person committing a felony—Defense—Law enforcement activities—Actions under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983. HTMLPDF 4.24.430Actions by persons serving criminal sentence—Waiver of filing fees—Effect of previous claims dismissed on grounds claim was frivolous or malicious. HTMLPDF 4.24.450Liability of operators for nuclear incidents—Definitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.460Liability of operators for nuclear incidents—Presumption of operator negligence—Rebuttal—Recovery for negligence or against other parties not limited by section. HTMLPDF 4.24.470Liability of officials and members of governing body of public agency—Definitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.480Liability of members of state hazardous materials planning committee and local emergency planning committees. HTMLPDF 4.24.490Indemnification of state employees. HTMLPDF 4.24.495Liability of public employers for deducting or receiving agency or fair share fees from public employees—Findings and declaration—Definitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.500Good faith communication to government agency—Legislative findings—Purpose. HTMLPDF 4.24.510Communication to government agency or self-regulatory organization—Immunity from civil liability. HTMLPDF 4.24.520Good faith communication to government agency—When agency or attorney general may defend against lawsuit—Costs and fees. HTMLPDF 4.24.530Limitations on liability for equine activities—Definitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.540Limitations on liability for equine activities—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 4.24.545Electronic monitoring or 24/7 sobriety program participation—Limitation on liability. HTMLPDF 4.24.550Sex offenders and kidnapping offenders—Release of information to public—Website. HTMLPDF 4.24.5501Sex offenders—Model policy—Work group. HTMLPDF 4.24.551Law enforcement response to secure community transition facility—Limitation on liability. HTMLPDF 4.24.555Release of information not restricted by pending appeal, petition, or writ. HTMLPDF 4.24.556Sex offender treatment providers—Affiliate sex offender treatment providers—Limited liability—Responsibilities. HTMLPDF 4.24.558Limitations on liability for information sharing regarding persons under court orders for supervision or treatment. HTMLPDF 4.24.560Defense to action for injury caused by indoor air pollutants. HTMLPDF 4.24.570Acts against animals in research or educational facilities. HTMLPDF 4.24.575Acts against animals kept for agricultural or veterinary purposes. HTMLPDF 4.24.580Acts against animal facilities—Injunction. HTMLPDF 4.24.590Liability of foster parents. HTMLPDF 4.24.595Liability immunity—Emergent placement investigations of child abuse or neglect—Shelter care and other dependency orders. HTMLPDF 4.24.601Hazards to the public—Information—Legislative findings, policy, intent. HTMLPDF 4.24.611Product liability/hazardous substance claims—Public right to information—Confidentiality—Damages, costs, attorneys' fees—Repeal. HTMLPDF 4.24.630Liability for damage to land and property—Damages—Costs—Attorneys' fees—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 4.24.640Firearm safety program liability. HTMLPDF 4.24.660Liability of school districts under contracts with youth programs. HTMLPDF 4.24.670Liability of volunteers of nonprofit or governmental entities. HTMLPDF 4.24.680Unlawful release of court and law enforcement employee information—Exception. HTMLPDF 4.24.690Unlawful release of court and law enforcement employee information—Court action to prevent. HTMLPDF 4.24.700Unlawful release of court and law enforcement employee information—Damages, fees, and costs. HTMLPDF 4.24.710Outdoor music festival, campground—Detention. HTMLPDF 4.24.720Liability immunity—Amber alerts. HTMLPDF 4.24.730Liability immunity—Disclosure of employee information to prospective employer. HTMLPDF 4.24.740Liability immunity—Bovine handling activities. HTMLPDF 4.24.750Monitoring of persons charged with or convicted of misdemeanors—Decisions concerning release of criminal offenders—Findings. HTMLPDF 4.24.760Limited jurisdiction courts—Limitation on liability for inadequate supervision or monitoring—Definitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.770Private employer not liable for injury to unauthorized third-party occupant of private employer's vehicle. HTMLPDF 4.24.780Liability of fire service protection agency in providing firefighting efforts outside of jurisdiction or emergency services. HTMLPDF 4.24.785Delivery or installation of detection device by fire protection service agency—Liability for civil damages. HTMLPDF 4.24.790Electronic impersonation—Action for invasion of privacy. HTMLPDF 4.24.792Unauthorized publication of personal identifying information. HTMLPDF 4.24.800Liability immunity—Charitable donation of eyeglasses or hearing instruments. HTMLPDF 4.24.810Liability immunity—Credentialing or granting practice privileges to health care providers responding to emergencies. HTMLPDF 4.24.820Nonrecognition of foreign order—Incompatibility with public policy. HTMLPDF 4.24.830Agritourism—Definitions. HTMLPDF 4.24.832Agritourism—Immunity. HTMLPDF 4.24.835Agritourism—Warning notice. HTMLPDF 4.24.840Effect of sexual harassment or sexual assault nondisclosure agreement on discovery and witness availability. HTMLPDF 4.24.850Action by victim of false reporting—Liability to a public agency. HTMLPDF 4.24.900Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. NOTES:

Action for money damages due to gambling violations: RCW 9.46.200.

Arson reporting immunity act: Chapter 48.50 RCW.

Consent to treatment of minor for sexually transmitted disease, liability: RCW 70.24.110.

Food donation and distribution, limitation of liability: Chapter 69.80 RCW.

Hazardous materials incidents, rendering emergency aid, liability: RCW 70.136.050.

Injuries resulting from health care, special actions: Chapter 7.70 RCW.

Malpractice insurance for retired physicians providing health care services: RCW 43.70.460.

Mine rescue or recovery work, liability: RCW 38.52.198.

Physician or hospital rendering emergency care, liability: RCW 18.71.220.

Physician's trained advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic, liability: RCW 18.71.210.

Public benefit hospital entity joint self-insurance program filings and publications, civil immunity: RCW 48.190.120.

Special proceedings and actions: Title 7 RCW.

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Sections HTMLPDF 41.24.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 41.24.020Enrollment of firefighters—Death, disability, retirement benefits. HTMLPDF 41.24.023Retired participant may resume volunteer service—Board approval required. HTMLPDF 41.24.030Volunteer firefighters' relief and pension principal fund created—Reserve officers' relief and pension principal fund created—Composition—Investment—Use—Treasurer's report. HTMLPDF 41.24.035Legal, medical expenses—May be paid from earnings of the principal funds and administrative fund. HTMLPDF 41.24.040Fees, when payable—Interest—Effect of nonpayment. HTMLPDF 41.24.050Emergency medical technicians or first aid vehicle operators—Restriction on retirement system membership. HTMLPDF 41.24.060Board of trustees—How constituted. HTMLPDF 41.24.070Officers of board—Record of proceedings—Forms. HTMLPDF 41.24.080Duties of board and state board—Disbursements. HTMLPDF 41.24.090Meetings. HTMLPDF 41.24.100Compelling attendance of witnesses—Oaths—Rules and regulations. HTMLPDF 41.24.110Reimbursement of physicians and medical staff. HTMLPDF 41.24.120Hearing of application for benefits—Appeal to state board. HTMLPDF 41.24.130Quorum—Vote on allowance of claims. HTMLPDF 41.24.140Guardian may be appointed. HTMLPDF 41.24.150Disability payments. HTMLPDF 41.24.155Vocational rehabilitation—Purpose—Costs—Administration—Discretion of state board. HTMLPDF 41.24.160Death benefits. HTMLPDF 41.24.170Retirement pensions. HTMLPDF 41.24.1701Purchasing retirement pension coverage—Criteria. HTMLPDF 41.24.172Retirement pensions—Options—Election. HTMLPDF 41.24.175Disability or retirement payments—Computation according to latest legislative expression. HTMLPDF 41.24.176Disability or retirement payments—Construction. HTMLPDF 41.24.180Lump sum payments. HTMLPDF 41.24.185Lump sum payments—Monthly pension under fifty dollars. HTMLPDF 41.24.190Proof of service. HTMLPDF 41.24.200Service need not be continuous nor in a single department or agency. HTMLPDF 41.24.210Report of accident—Time limitation for filing report and claim. HTMLPDF 41.24.215Injured volunteer—Recovery from third party. HTMLPDF 41.24.220Hospitalization, surgery, etc. HTMLPDF 41.24.230Funeral and burial expenses. HTMLPDF 41.24.240Benefits not transferable or subject to legal process—Exceptions—Chapter not exclusive. HTMLPDF 41.24.245Payments to spouse or ex spouse pursuant to court order. HTMLPDF 41.24.250State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers—Composition—Terms—Vacancies—Oath. HTMLPDF 41.24.260State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers—Meetings—Quorum. HTMLPDF 41.24.270State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers—Compensation—Travel expenses. HTMLPDF 41.24.280State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers—Attorney general is legal advisor. HTMLPDF 41.24.290State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers—Powers and duties. HTMLPDF 41.24.300State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers—Vouchers, warrants. HTMLPDF 41.24.310State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers—Secretary, duties, compensation. HTMLPDF 41.24.320State board for volunteer firefighters and reserve officers—State actuary to provide actuarial services. HTMLPDF 41.24.330Emergency medical service districts—Board of trustees—Creation. HTMLPDF 41.24.340Emergency medical service districts—Board of trustees—Officers—Annual report. HTMLPDF 41.24.400Reserve officers—Enrollment—Limitations. HTMLPDF 41.24.410Reserve officers—Credit for service. HTMLPDF 41.24.430Reserve officers—Eligibility for benefit. HTMLPDF 41.24.450Reserve officers—Municipality adoption of relief benefits. HTMLPDF 41.24.460Reserve officers—Board of trustees. HTMLPDF 41.24.800Payment of tax liability—2023 c 73. HTMLPDF 41.24.801Administration—2023 c 73. HTMLPDF 41.24.900Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. NOTES:

Prior acts relating to volunteer firefighters' relief and pensions: (1) 1935 c 121 (repealed by 1945 c 261 s 27). (2) Benefits extended to volunteer firefighters of fire protection districts: 1943 c 137.

Fire protection districts: Title 52 RCW.

Firefighters' relief and pensions: Chapters 41.16, 41.18 RCW.

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Chapter 43.74 RCW Dispositions

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                    43.74.005 
                    Definitions.


                    [1965 c 8 § 43.74.005.  Prior:  1955 c 192 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.

Notes: Reviser's note: RCW 43.74.005 was amended by 1979 c 158 § 106 without reference to its repeal by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979. It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.

                    43.74.010 
                    Committee created — Members.


                    [1973 c 77 § 22; 1965 c 8 § 43.74.010.  Prior:  1955 c 192 § 3; 1927 c 183 § 1; RRS § 10185-1.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.






                    43.74.015 
                    Committee organization, powers, and duties — Compensation, travel expenses.


                    [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 123; 1967 c 188 § 6; 1965 c 8 § 43.74.015.  Prior:  1955 c 192 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.






                    43.74.020 
                    Duties of committee — Examinations.


                    [1965 c 8 § 43.74.020.  Prior:  1955 c 192 § 5; 1927 c 183 § 2; RRS § 10185-2.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.






                    43.74.025 
                    Qualifications for examination and certificate.


                    [1965 c 8 § 43.74.025.  Prior:  1955 c 192 § 6.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.






                    43.74.030 
                    Scope of examinations.


                    [1965 c 8 § 43.74.030.  Prior:  1955 c 192 § 8; 1927 c 183 § 3; RRS § 10185-3.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1980 c 26 § 1.






                    43.74.035 
                    Waiver of examination — Reciprocity — Fees.


                    [1965 c 8 § 43.74.035.  Prior:  1955 c 192 § 9.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.






                    43.74.037 
                    Waiver of examination by examining board or committee — Effect.


                    [1973 c 77 § 23; 1971 ex.s. c 227 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.






                    43.74.040 
                    Application to practice.


                    [1973 c 77 § 24; 1965 c 8 § 43.74.040.  Prior:  1955 c 192 § 7; 1927 c 183 § 4; RRS § 10185-4.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.






                    43.74.050 
                    Issuance of certificate for license.


                    [1965 c 8 § 43.74.050.  Prior:  1927 c 183 § 5; RRS § 10185-5.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.






                    43.74.060 
                    Further examination — Subjects may be limited.


                    [1965 c 8 § 43.74.060.  Prior:  1927 c 183 § 6; RRS § 10185-6.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.

Notes: Reviser's note: RCW 43.74.060 was amended by 1979 c 158 § 107 without reference to its repeal by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979. It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.

                    43.74.065 
                    Revocation of certificate or license — Appeal — Penalty.


                    [1965 c 8 § 43.74.065.  Prior:  1955 c 192 § 10.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.






                    43.74.075 
                    Discrimination prohibited.


                    [1965 c 8 § 43.74.075.  Prior:  1955 c 192 § 11.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.






                    43.74.080 
                    When chapter does not apply.


                    [1973 c 77 § 25; 1965 c 8 § 43.74.080.  Prior:  1955 c 192 § 12; 1927 c 183 § 8; RRS § 10185-8.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.






                    43.74.085 
                    Requirements of chapter satisfied by proof medicine and surgery, osteopathy, or osteopathy and surgery applicant passed other examination.


                    [1973 c 77 § 26; 1971 ex.s. c 227 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.






                    43.74.090 
                    Penalty.


                    [1965 c 8 § 43.74.090.  Prior:  1955 c 192 § 13.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.






                    43.74.900 
                    Short title.


                    [1965 c 8 § 43.74.900.  Prior:  1955 c 192 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 46, effective June 30, 1982; and repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 114 § 1, effective September 1, 1979.




















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CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION—EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS BOARDS

Sections HTMLPDF 43.101.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 43.101.020Commission created—Purpose. HTMLPDF 43.101.021Policy. HTMLPDF 43.101.030Membership. HTMLPDF 43.101.040Terms of members—Vacancies. HTMLPDF 43.101.050Cessation of membership upon termination of office or employment. HTMLPDF 43.101.060Chair and vice chair—Quorum—Meetings. HTMLPDF 43.101.070Compensation—Reimbursement of travel expenses. HTMLPDF 43.101.080Commission powers and duties—Rules and regulations. HTMLPDF 43.101.085Additional powers and duties. HTMLPDF 43.101.095Peace and corrections officer certification—Background investigation. HTMLPDF 43.101.105Denial, suspension, or revocation of peace and corrections officer certification. HTMLPDF 43.101.115Denial or revocation of peace or corrections officer certification—Readmission to academy—Reinstatement. HTMLPDF 43.101.121Denial or revocation of certification—Subsequent certification as corrections officer or peace officer. HTMLPDF 43.101.125Lapsed peace officer certification—Reinstatement—Rules. HTMLPDF 43.101.126Lapsed corrections officer certification—Reinstatement—Rules. HTMLPDF 43.101.135Separation of peace or corrections officer—Notification to commission—Investigation—Civil penalty. HTMLPDF 43.101.145Written complaint to deny, suspend, or revoke peace or corrections officer certification—Immunity of complainant. HTMLPDF 43.101.155Denial, suspension, or revocation of peace or corrections officer certification—Statement of charges—Notice—Hearing. HTMLPDF 43.101.157Tribal police officer certification. HTMLPDF 43.101.170Training and education obtained at approved existing institutions. HTMLPDF 43.101.190Grants, funds, or gifts—Administration—Utilization of federal funds. HTMLPDF 43.101.200Law enforcement personnel—Basic law enforcement training required—Commission to provide. HTMLPDF 43.101.205Training on interaction with persons with substance use disorders. HTMLPDF 43.101.220Training for corrections personnel. HTMLPDF 43.101.221Training for corrections personnel—Core training requirements. HTMLPDF 43.101.222Training for students enrolled at institutions of higher education. HTMLPDF 43.101.224Training for persons investigating child sexual abuse. HTMLPDF 43.101.225Training on vehicular pursuits. HTMLPDF 43.101.227Training for interaction with persons with a developmental disability or mental illness. HTMLPDF 43.101.230Training for tribal police officers and employees authorized—Conditions. HTMLPDF 43.101.240Community-police partnership. HTMLPDF 43.101.250Firearms certificate program for *private detectives. HTMLPDF 43.101.260Firearms certificate program for security guards. HTMLPDF 43.101.270Sexual assault—Training for investigating and prosecuting. HTMLPDF 43.101.272Sexual assault and gender-based violence—Training for persons investigating. HTMLPDF 43.101.273Sexual assault—Training for persons prosecuting. HTMLPDF 43.101.274Sexual assault—Training curriculum modification. HTMLPDF 43.101.276Gender-based violence—Sexual assault—Training curriculum requirements. HTMLPDF 43.101.278Sexual assault—Development of proposal for case review program. HTMLPDF 43.101.279Sexual assault—Statewide resource prosecutor grant program. HTMLPDF 43.101.280Ethnic and cultural diversity—Development of curriculum for understanding—Training. HTMLPDF 43.101.290Training regarding hate crime offenses. HTMLPDF 43.101.300Juvenile runaways—Policy manual. HTMLPDF 43.101.350Core training requirements. HTMLPDF 43.101.360Report to the legislature. HTMLPDF 43.101.365Child abuse and neglect—Development of curriculum. HTMLPDF 43.101.370Child abuse and neglect—Intensive training. HTMLPDF 43.101.380Hearings—Panel membership—Standard of proof—Appeals—Judicial review. HTMLPDF 43.101.390Immunity of commission. HTMLPDF 43.101.400Confidentiality of records—Public database. HTMLPDF 43.101.410Racial profiling—Policies—Training—Complaint review process—Data collection and reporting. HTMLPDF 43.101.415Racial profiling—Reports to the legislature. HTMLPDF 43.101.419Motorcycle profiling. HTMLPDF 43.101.420Personal crisis recognition and crisis intervention services—Training. HTMLPDF 43.101.425Communications to crisis referral services—Confidentiality of communications and records. HTMLPDF 43.101.427Crisis intervention training—Rules. HTMLPDF 43.101.428Domestic violence investigation training. HTMLPDF 43.101.430Criminal justice training commission firing range maintenance account. HTMLPDF 43.101.435Washington internet crimes against children account. HTMLPDF 43.101.440Testimony of children under age fourteen—Remote testimony—Number of child sexual abuse cases referred for prosecution and number prosecuted—Annual survey—Reports to the legislature. HTMLPDF 43.101.450Violence de-escalation training. HTMLPDF 43.101.452Mental health training. HTMLPDF 43.101.455Violence de-escalation and mental health training—Adoption of rules—Training requirements. HTMLPDF 43.101.460Audits—Deadly force investigations. HTMLPDF 43.101.465Audits—Law enforcement agency training and certification requirements. HTMLPDF 43.101.470Audits—Costs and fees. HTMLPDF 43.101.480Medicolegal forensic investigation training required for coroners and medical examiners—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 43.101.490Basic training. HTMLPDF 43.101.495Written model policy—Duty to intervene. HTMLPDF 43.101.500Trial skills training for prosecutors. HTMLPDF 43.101.505Law student rural public prosecution program. HTMLPDF 43.101.515Training program—First responder peer supporters. HTMLPDF 43.101.520Training program—Mental health and substance use disorder professionals treating first responders. HTMLPDF 43.101.525First responder peer support network—Professional directory. HTMLPDF 43.101.530First responder peer support services programs—Grants. HTMLPDF 43.101.540Local law enforcement grant program. HTMLPDF 43.101.541Local law enforcement grant program—Reports. HTMLPDF 43.101.542Supplemental criminal justice account. HTMLPDF 43.101.801Development of policies, procedures, and rules—2021 c 323. HTMLPDF 43.101.802Task force on first responder wellness. HTMLPDF 43.101.803Model standards for canine fentanyl detection. HTMLPDF 43.101.901Transfer of conference center. HTMLPDF 43.101.902Effective date—2001 c 167.

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DEFINITIONS

Sections HTMLPDF 46.04.010Scope and construction of terms. HTMLPDF 46.04.0114-H license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.013Affidavit of loss. HTMLPDF 46.04.014Agent. HTMLPDF 46.04.015Alcohol concentration. HTMLPDF 46.04.020Alley. HTMLPDF 46.04.022Amateur radio operator license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.028Armed forces license plate collection. HTMLPDF 46.04.030Arterial highway. HTMLPDF 46.04.040Authorized emergency vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.050Auto stage. HTMLPDF 46.04.060Axle. HTMLPDF 46.04.071Bicycle. HTMLPDF 46.04.077Breast cancer awareness license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.079Business day. HTMLPDF 46.04.080Business district. HTMLPDF 46.04.083Cab and chassis. HTMLPDF 46.04.085Camper. HTMLPDF 46.04.090Cancel. HTMLPDF 46.04.092Cannabis. HTMLPDF 46.04.094Cargo extension. HTMLPDF 46.04.100Center line. HTMLPDF 46.04.110Center of intersection. HTMLPDF 46.04.115Chauffeur. HTMLPDF 46.04.118Circular intersection. HTMLPDF 46.04.120City street. HTMLPDF 46.04.123Collectible vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.125Collector. HTMLPDF 46.04.126Collector vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.1261Collector vehicle license plate. HTMLPDF 46.04.127Collegiate license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.130Combination of vehicles. HTMLPDF 46.04.136Commercial trailer. HTMLPDF 46.04.140Commercial vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.142Confidential license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.143Converter gear. HTMLPDF 46.04.150County road. HTMLPDF 46.04.160Crosswalk. HTMLPDF 46.04.161Custom vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.1615Data services. HTMLPDF 46.04.162Department. HTMLPDF 46.04.163Director. HTMLPDF 46.04.164Disabled American veteran license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.1640Donate life license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.1641Drifting. HTMLPDF 46.04.165Driveaway-towaway operation. HTMLPDF 46.04.167Driver education. HTMLPDF 46.04.168Driving privilege withheld. HTMLPDF 46.04.169Electric-assisted bicycle—Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle—Class 2 electric-assisted bicycle—Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle. HTMLPDF 46.04.1695Electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD). HTMLPDF 46.04.1697Electronic commerce. HTMLPDF 46.04.1698Empty scale weight. HTMLPDF 46.04.1699Endangered wildlife license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.16991Excessive speeding. HTMLPDF 46.04.170Explosives. HTMLPDF 46.04.174Facial recognition matching system. HTMLPDF 46.04.180Farm tractor. HTMLPDF 46.04.181Farm vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.182Farmer. HTMLPDF 46.04.183Farming. HTMLPDF 46.04.184Firefighter memorial license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.186Fixed load vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.187Flammable liquid. HTMLPDF 46.04.190For hire vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.192Former prisoner of war license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.193Fred Hutch license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.194Garbage truck. HTMLPDF 46.04.1945Golf cart. HTMLPDF 46.04.1951Gonzaga University alumni association license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.1953Gross vehicle weight rating. HTMLPDF 46.04.196Helping Kids Speak license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.197Highway. HTMLPDF 46.04.1971Historical throwback license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.199Horseless carriage license plate. HTMLPDF 46.04.200Hours of darkness. HTMLPDF 46.04.204Hybrid motor vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.209Identity information. HTMLPDF 46.04.215Ignition interlock device. HTMLPDF 46.04.217Ignition interlock driver's license. HTMLPDF 46.04.218Intelligent speed assistance device. HTMLPDF 46.04.220Intersection area. HTMLPDF 46.04.240Intersection control area. HTMLPDF 46.04.249Keep Kids Safe license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.2491Keep Washington evergreen license plate. HTMLPDF 46.04.251Kit vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.260Laned highway. HTMLPDF 46.04.265Law enforcement memorial license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.270Legal owner. HTMLPDF 46.04.2700LeMay-America's car museum license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.2701License plate. HTMLPDF 46.04.271Light truck. HTMLPDF 46.04.272Lightweight stud. HTMLPDF 46.04.274Limousine. HTMLPDF 46.04.276Limousine carrier. HTMLPDF 46.04.280Local authorities. HTMLPDF 46.04.290Marked crosswalk. HTMLPDF 46.04.292Market value threshold amount. HTMLPDF 46.04.294Medal of Honor. HTMLPDF 46.04.295Medium-speed electric vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.300Metal tire. HTMLPDF 46.04.301Military affiliate radio system license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.302Mobile home, manufactured home. HTMLPDF 46.04.303Modular home. HTMLPDF 46.04.304Moped. HTMLPDF 46.04.305Motor homes. HTMLPDF 46.04.310Motor truck. HTMLPDF 46.04.320Motor vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.330Motorcycle. HTMLPDF 46.04.332Motor-driven cycle. HTMLPDF 46.04.336Motorized foot scooter. HTMLPDF 46.04.338Mount St. Helens license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.340Muffler. HTMLPDF 46.04.350Multiple lane highway. HTMLPDF 46.04.355Municipal transit vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.3551Music Matters license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.356Natural person. HTMLPDF 46.04.3561Nautical Northwest license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.357Neighborhood electric vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.358New motor vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.360Nonresident. HTMLPDF 46.04.363Off-road motorcycle. HTMLPDF 46.04.365Off-road vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.367Off-street facility. HTMLPDF 46.04.370Operator or driver. HTMLPDF 46.04.371Organ transport vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.372ORV registration. HTMLPDF 46.04.380Owner. HTMLPDF 46.04.3802Ownership in doubt. HTMLPDF 46.04.381Park or parking. HTMLPDF 46.04.3815Parts car. HTMLPDF 46.04.382Passenger car. HTMLPDF 46.04.383Patches pal license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.385Personalized license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.400Pedestrian. HTMLPDF 46.04.405Person. HTMLPDF 46.04.408Photograph, picture, negative. HTMLPDF 46.04.410Pneumatic tires. HTMLPDF 46.04.414Pole trailer. HTMLPDF 46.04.4141Police officer. HTMLPDF 46.04.415Power wheelchair. HTMLPDF 46.04.416Private carrier bus. HTMLPDF 46.04.420Private road or driveway. HTMLPDF 46.04.422Private use single-axle trailer. HTMLPDF 46.04.429Professional firefighters and paramedics license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.435Public scale. HTMLPDF 46.04.437Purple heart license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.440Railroad. HTMLPDF 46.04.450Railroad sign or signal. HTMLPDF 46.04.455Reasonable grounds. HTMLPDF 46.04.460Registered owner. HTMLPDF 46.04.462Registration. HTMLPDF 46.04.464Renewal notice. HTMLPDF 46.04.465Rental car. HTMLPDF 46.04.466Rental car business. HTMLPDF 46.04.467Rental trailer. HTMLPDF 46.04.468Report of sale. HTMLPDF 46.04.470Residence district. HTMLPDF 46.04.480Revoke. HTMLPDF 46.04.485Ride share license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.490Road tractor. HTMLPDF 46.04.500Roadway. HTMLPDF 46.04.510Safety zone. HTMLPDF 46.04.514Salvage vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.516San Juan Islands license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.518Scale weight. HTMLPDF 46.04.521School bus. HTMLPDF 46.04.522Seattle Mariners license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.5221Seattle NHL hockey special license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.5222Seattle Reign FC license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.523Seattle Seahawks license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.524Seattle Sounders FC license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.525Seattle University license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.526Secured party. HTMLPDF 46.04.527Security interest. HTMLPDF 46.04.530Semitrailer. HTMLPDF 46.04.535Share the road license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.540Sidewalk. HTMLPDF 46.04.542Ski & ride Washington license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.544Smokey Bear license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.545Snow bike. HTMLPDF 46.04.546Snowmobile. HTMLPDF 46.04.550Solid tire. HTMLPDF 46.04.551Special highway construction equipment. HTMLPDF 46.04.552Special mobile equipment. HTMLPDF 46.04.553Sport utility vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.554Square dancer license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.555Stand or standing. HTMLPDF 46.04.556Standard issue license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.559State flower license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.560State highway. HTMLPDF 46.04.563State sport license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.565Stop. HTMLPDF 46.04.566Stop or stopping. HTMLPDF 46.04.570Streetcar. HTMLPDF 46.04.572Street rod vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.574Subagency. HTMLPDF 46.04.575Subagent. HTMLPDF 46.04.580Suspend. HTMLPDF 46.04.581Tab. HTMLPDF 46.04.582Tandem axle. HTMLPDF 46.04.585Temporarily sojourning. HTMLPDF 46.04.5851Temporary license plate. HTMLPDF 46.04.5852Temporary operating authority. HTMLPDF 46.04.586THC concentration. HTMLPDF 46.04.587Total loss vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.588Tow dolly. HTMLPDF 46.04.589Tracked all-terrain vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.590Traffic. HTMLPDF 46.04.600Traffic control signal. HTMLPDF 46.04.611Traffic-control devices. HTMLPDF 46.04.620Trailer. HTMLPDF 46.04.621Transit permit. HTMLPDF 46.04.622Park trailer. HTMLPDF 46.04.62240Share the Road license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.62250Signal preemption device. HTMLPDF 46.04.62260Ski & Ride Washington license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.623Travel trailer. HTMLPDF 46.04.630Train. HTMLPDF 46.04.640Trolley vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.650Tractor. HTMLPDF 46.04.652Transportation network company. HTMLPDF 46.04.653Truck. HTMLPDF 46.04.655Truck tractor. HTMLPDF 46.04.657United States Naval Academy license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.660Used vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.670Vehicle. HTMLPDF 46.04.671Vehicle license fee. HTMLPDF 46.04.672Vehicle or pedestrian right-of-way. HTMLPDF 46.04.681Vintage snowmobile. HTMLPDF 46.04.683Washington apples license plate. HTMLPDF 46.04.685Washington farmers and ranchers license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.686Washington honey bees and pollinators license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.691Washington Lighthouses license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.6910Washington state aviation license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.6911Washington state parks license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.6912Washington state wrestling license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.6913Washington tennis license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.6914Washington wine license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.6915Washington's fish license plate collection. HTMLPDF 46.04.692Washington's National Park Fund license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.693Washington's wildlife license plate collection. HTMLPDF 46.04.705We love our pets license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.710Wheelchair conveyance. HTMLPDF 46.04.714Wild on Washington license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.725Working forests license plates. HTMLPDF 46.04.900Construction—Title applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. NOTES:

Abandoned, unauthorized, and junk vehicles, definitions relating to: RCW 46.55.010.

Commercial drivers' licenses, definitions relating to: RCW 46.25.010.

"Conviction" defined: RCW 46.20.270.

Driver training schools, definitions relating to: RCW 46.82.280.

"Finding that a traffic infraction has been committed" defined: RCW 46.20.270.

"Habitual offender" defined: RCW 46.65.020.

"Ignition interlock, biological, technical devices" defined: RCW 46.20.710.

"Judgment" defined for purposes of financial responsibility: RCW 46.29.270.

"Motor vehicle dealer" defined: RCW 46.70.011.

"Motor vehicle liability policy" defined: RCW 46.29.490.

Off-road vehicles, definitions relating to: RCW 46.09.310.

"Proof of financial responsibility for the future" defined: RCW 46.29.260.

"Resident" defined: RCW 46.16A.140, 46.20.021.

Snowmobiles, definitions relating to: RCW 46.10.300.

"State" defined for purposes of financial responsibility: RCW 46.29.270.

"Traffic infraction, finding that has been committed" defined: RCW 46.20.270.

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Sections HTMLPDF 48.18.010Scope of chapter. HTMLPDF 48.18.020Power to contract. HTMLPDF 48.18.030Insurable interest—Personal insurances—Nonprofit organizations—Rules. HTMLPDF 48.18.040Insurable interest—Property insurances. HTMLPDF 48.18.050Named insured—Interest insured. HTMLPDF 48.18.060Application—Consent—When required. HTMLPDF 48.18.070Alteration of application. HTMLPDF 48.18.080Application as evidence. HTMLPDF 48.18.090Warranties and misrepresentations, effect of. HTMLPDF 48.18.100Forms of policies—Filing, certification, and approval—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 48.18.103Forms of commercial property casualty policies—Legislative intent—Issuance prior to filing—Disapproval by commissioner—Definition. HTMLPDF 48.18.110Grounds for disapproval. HTMLPDF 48.18.120Standard forms. HTMLPDF 48.18.125Loss payable and mortgagee clauses for property and automobile physical damage insurances—Requirement to use adopted forms. HTMLPDF 48.18.130Standard provisions. HTMLPDF 48.18.140Contents of policies in general. HTMLPDF 48.18.150Additional contents. HTMLPDF 48.18.160Charter or bylaw provisions. HTMLPDF 48.18.170"Premium" defined. HTMLPDF 48.18.180Stated premium must include all charges. HTMLPDF 48.18.190Policy must contain entire contract. HTMLPDF 48.18.200Limiting actions, jurisdiction. HTMLPDF 48.18.210Execution of policies. HTMLPDF 48.18.220Receipt of premium to bind coverage—Contents of receipt. HTMLPDF 48.18.230Binders—Duration—Premium. HTMLPDF 48.18.240Binders—Insurance producer's or title insurance agent's liability. HTMLPDF 48.18.250Underwriters' and combination policies. HTMLPDF 48.18.260Delivery of policy. HTMLPDF 48.18.278Terms for cancellation, nonrenewal, or modification of portable electronics policy—Application of RCW 48.18.290 and 48.18.2901 to portable electronics insurance. HTMLPDF 48.18.280Renewal of policy. HTMLPDF 48.18.289Cancellation, nonrenewal, renewal offer—Notice to insurance producer or title insurance agent. HTMLPDF 48.18.290Cancellation by insurer. HTMLPDF 48.18.2901Renewal required—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 48.18.291Cancellation of private automobile insurance by insurer—Notice—Requirements. HTMLPDF 48.18.292Refusal to renew private automobile insurance by insurer—Change in amount of premium or deductibles. HTMLPDF 48.18.293Nonliability of commissioner, agents, insurer for information giving reasons for cancellation or refusal to renew—Proof of mailing of notice. HTMLPDF 48.18.295RCW 48.18.290 through 48.18.297 not to prevent cancellation or nonrenewal, when. HTMLPDF 48.18.296Contracts to which RCW 48.18.291 through 48.18.297 inapplicable. HTMLPDF 48.18.297Private passenger automobile defined. HTMLPDF 48.18.298Disability insurance—Refusal to renew by insurer. HTMLPDF 48.18.299Disability insurance—Cancellation by insurer. HTMLPDF 48.18.300Cancellation by insured. HTMLPDF 48.18.310Cancellation by commissioner. HTMLPDF 48.18.320Annulment of liability policies. HTMLPDF 48.18.340Dividends payable to real party in interest. HTMLPDF 48.18.350Breach of warranty prior to loss—Effect. HTMLPDF 48.18.360Assignment of policies—Life and disability. HTMLPDF 48.18.370Payment discharges insurer—Life and disability. HTMLPDF 48.18.375Assignment of interests under group insurance policy. HTMLPDF 48.18.390Simultaneous deaths—Payment of proceeds—Life insurance. HTMLPDF 48.18.400Exemption of proceeds—Disability. HTMLPDF 48.18.410Exemption of proceeds—Life. HTMLPDF 48.18.420Exemption of proceeds—Group life. HTMLPDF 48.18.430Exemption of proceeds, commutation—Annuities. HTMLPDF 48.18.440Spouse's rights in life insurance policy. HTMLPDF 48.18.450Life insurance payable to trustee named as beneficiary in the policy. HTMLPDF 48.18.452Life insurance designating as beneficiary a trustee named by will. HTMLPDF 48.18.460Proof of loss—Furnishing forms—May require oath. HTMLPDF 48.18.470Claims administration—Not waiver. HTMLPDF 48.18.480Discrimination prohibited. HTMLPDF 48.18.510Validity of noncomplying forms. HTMLPDF 48.18.520Construction of policies. HTMLPDF 48.18.540Cancellations, denials, refusals to renew—Written notification. HTMLPDF 48.18.543Single premium credit insurance—Residential mortgage loan—Restrictions—Definitions. HTMLPDF 48.18.545Underwriting restrictions that apply to personal insurance—Credit history or insurance score—Rules. HTMLPDF 48.18.547Underwriting restrictions that apply to medical malpractice insurance—Rules. HTMLPDF 48.18.550Victims of domestic abuse—Prohibition on certain cancellations, denials, refusals to renew, and different rates—Domestic abuse defined. HTMLPDF 48.18.553Victims of hate crime offenses—Restrictions of underwriting actions—Definitions. HTMLPDF 48.18.555Property insurance—Actions resulting from arson or malicious mischief—Definitions. HTMLPDF 48.18.558Property insurers—Assistance to prevent or reduce severity of claims or losses—Prior approval of commissioner—Pilot program permitted. HTMLPDF 48.18.559Property insurers—Rules addressing assistance to prevent or reduce severity of claims or losses. HTMLPDF 48.18.565Homeowner's insurance—Foster parent. HTMLPDF 48.18.570Life insurance—Lawful travel destinations. HTMLPDF 48.18.580Employer-owned life insurance—Requirements. HTMLPDF 48.18.583Employer-owned life insurance—Application to policies. HTMLPDF 48.18.586Employer-owned life insurance—Rules. HTMLPDF 48.18.600Usage-based insurance—Restrictions on information collected. HTMLPDF 48.18.610Customer satisfaction benefits. HTMLPDF 48.18.620Automobile insurance policies—Appraisal clause. HTMLPDF 48.18.900Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. NOTES:

Exemptions of proceeds of insurance on exempt property: RCW 6.15.030.

False claims or proof: RCW 48.30.230.

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DISABILITY INSURANCE

Sections HTMLPDF 48.20.002Scope of chapter. HTMLPDF 48.20.012Format of disability policies. HTMLPDF 48.20.013Return of policy and refund of premium—Notice required—Effect of return. HTMLPDF 48.20.015Endorsements. HTMLPDF 48.20.022Policies issued by domestic insurer for delivery in another state. HTMLPDF 48.20.025Schedule of rates for individual health benefit plans—Loss ratio—Definitions. HTMLPDF 48.20.028Calculation of premiums—Adjusted community rating method—Definitions. HTMLPDF 48.20.029Calculation of premiums—Members of a purchasing pool—Adjusted community rating method—Definitions. HTMLPDF 48.20.032Standard provisions required—Substitutions—Captions. HTMLPDF 48.20.042Standard provision No. 1—Entire contract; changes. HTMLPDF 48.20.050Standard provision No. 2—Misstatement of age or sex. HTMLPDF 48.20.052Standard provision No. 3—Time limit on certain defenses. HTMLPDF 48.20.062Standard provision No. 4—Grace period. HTMLPDF 48.20.072Standard provision No. 5—Reinstatement. HTMLPDF 48.20.082Standard provision No. 6—Notice of claim. HTMLPDF 48.20.092Standard provision No. 7—Claim forms. HTMLPDF 48.20.102Standard provision No. 8—Proofs of loss. HTMLPDF 48.20.112Standard provision No. 9—Time of payment of claims. HTMLPDF 48.20.122Standard provision No. 10—Payment of claims. HTMLPDF 48.20.132Standard provision No. 11—Physical examination and autopsy. HTMLPDF 48.20.142Standard provision No. 12—Legal actions. HTMLPDF 48.20.152Standard provision No. 13—Change of beneficiary. HTMLPDF 48.20.162Optional standard provisions. HTMLPDF 48.20.172Optional standard provision No. 14—Change of occupation. HTMLPDF 48.20.192Optional standard provision No. 15—Other insurance in this insurer. HTMLPDF 48.20.202Optional standard provision No. 16—Insurance with other insurers (Provision of service or expense incurred basis). HTMLPDF 48.20.212Optional standard provision No. 17—Insurance with other insurers. HTMLPDF 48.20.222Optional standard provision No. 18—Relation of earnings to insurance. HTMLPDF 48.20.232Optional standard provision No. 19—Unpaid premium. HTMLPDF 48.20.242Optional standard provision No. 20—Cancellation. HTMLPDF 48.20.252Optional standard provision No. 21—Conformity with state statutes. HTMLPDF 48.20.262Optional standard provision No. 22—Illegal occupation. HTMLPDF 48.20.282Order of certain policy provisions. HTMLPDF 48.20.292Third party ownership. HTMLPDF 48.20.302Requirements of other jurisdictions. HTMLPDF 48.20.312Age limit. HTMLPDF 48.20.340"Family expense disability insurance" defined. HTMLPDF 48.20.350"Franchise plan" defined. HTMLPDF 48.20.360Extended disability benefit. HTMLPDF 48.20.380Incontestability after reinstatement. HTMLPDF 48.20.385When injury caused by intoxication or use of narcotics. HTMLPDF 48.20.389Prescribed, self-administered anticancer medication. HTMLPDF 48.20.390Podiatric medicine and surgery. HTMLPDF 48.20.391Diabetes coverage. HTMLPDF 48.20.392Prostate cancer screening. HTMLPDF 48.20.393Mammograms—Insurance coverage. HTMLPDF 48.20.395Reconstructive breast surgery. HTMLPDF 48.20.397Mastectomy, lumpectomy. HTMLPDF 48.20.410Optometry. HTMLPDF 48.20.411Registered nurses or advanced registered nurses. HTMLPDF 48.20.412Chiropractic. HTMLPDF 48.20.414Psychological services. HTMLPDF 48.20.416Dentistry. HTMLPDF 48.20.417Dental services that are not subject to contract or provider agreement. HTMLPDF 48.20.418Denturist services. HTMLPDF 48.20.420Dependent child coverage—Continuation for incapacity. HTMLPDF 48.20.430Dependent child coverage—From moment of birth—Congenital anomalies—Notification of birth. HTMLPDF 48.20.435Option to cover dependents under age twenty-six. HTMLPDF 48.20.450Standardization and simplification of terms and coverages—Disclosure requirements. HTMLPDF 48.20.460Standardization and simplification—Minimum standards for benefits and coverages. HTMLPDF 48.20.470Standardization and simplification—Outline of coverage—Format and contents. HTMLPDF 48.20.480Standardization and simplification—Simplified application form—Coverage of loss from preexisting health condition. HTMLPDF 48.20.490Continuation of coverage by former spouse and dependents. HTMLPDF 48.20.500Coverage for adopted children. HTMLPDF 48.20.510Cancellation of rider. HTMLPDF 48.20.520Phenylketonuria. HTMLPDF 48.20.525Prescriptions—Preapproval of individual claims—Subsequent rejection prohibited—Written record required. HTMLPDF 48.20.530Nonresident pharmacies. HTMLPDF 48.20.550Fixed payment insurance—Standard disclosure form. HTMLPDF 48.20.555Fixed payment insurance—Benefit restrictions. HTMLPDF 48.20.580Mental health services—Definition—Coverage required, when. HTMLPDF 48.20.900Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. NOTES:

Approval of policy forms: RCW 48.18.100.

Assignment of policies: RCW 48.18.360.

Exemption of proceeds: RCW 48.18.400.

General provisions regarding filing, approval, contents of policies, execution, applications, etc.: Chapter 48.18 RCW.

Grounds for disapproval of policy forms: RCW 48.18.110.

Insurable interest, personal insurance, nonprofit organizations: RCW 48.18.030.

Minimum standard conditions and terminology for disability policies, established by commissioner: RCW 48.18.120(2).

Minor contracting for life or disability insurance: RCW 48.18.020.

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

Rates, manuals, classifications—Filing: RCW 48.19.010(2).

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

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LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES

Sections HTMLPDF 48.23.010Scope of chapter. HTMLPDF 48.23.015Purchase or exchange of annuities—Definitions—Standards—Requirements—Conduct—Records—Penalties—Rules. HTMLPDF 48.23.020Standard provisions required—Life insurance. HTMLPDF 48.23.030Grace period. HTMLPDF 48.23.040Entire contract—Representations. HTMLPDF 48.23.050Incontestability. HTMLPDF 48.23.060Misstatement of age. HTMLPDF 48.23.070Participation in surplus. HTMLPDF 48.23.075Participation in surplus—Requirements for forms. HTMLPDF 48.23.080Policy loan. HTMLPDF 48.23.085Policy loan interest rates. HTMLPDF 48.23.090Table of values and options. HTMLPDF 48.23.100Nonforfeiture options. HTMLPDF 48.23.110Table of installments. HTMLPDF 48.23.120Reinstatement. HTMLPDF 48.23.130Settlement on proof of death. HTMLPDF 48.23.140Standard provisions—Annuities, pure endowment contracts. HTMLPDF 48.23.150Grace period—Annuities, pure endowments. HTMLPDF 48.23.160Incontestability—Annuities, pure endowments. HTMLPDF 48.23.170Entire contract—Annuities, pure endowments. HTMLPDF 48.23.180Misstatement of age or sex—Annuities, pure endowments. HTMLPDF 48.23.190Dividends—Annuities, pure endowments. HTMLPDF 48.23.200Nonforfeiture benefits—Annuities, pure endowments. HTMLPDF 48.23.210Reinstatement—Annuities, pure endowments. HTMLPDF 48.23.220Standard provisions—Reversionary annuities. HTMLPDF 48.23.230Sections applicable. HTMLPDF 48.23.240Reinstatement—Reversionary annuities. HTMLPDF 48.23.250Supplemental benefits. HTMLPDF 48.23.260Limitation of liability. HTMLPDF 48.23.270Incontestability after reinstatement. HTMLPDF 48.23.290Premium deposits. HTMLPDF 48.23.300Policy settlements—Interest. HTMLPDF 48.23.310Deduction of indebtedness. HTMLPDF 48.23.320Miscellaneous proceeds. HTMLPDF 48.23.330Trafficking in dividend rights. HTMLPDF 48.23.340Prohibited policy plans. HTMLPDF 48.23.345Juvenile life insurance—Speculative or fraudulent purposes. HTMLPDF 48.23.360Calculation of nonforfeiture benefits under annuities. HTMLPDF 48.23.370Duties of insurer issuing both participating and nonparticipating policies—Rules. HTMLPDF 48.23.380Return of policy and refund of premium—Grace period—Notice—Effect. HTMLPDF 48.23.410Short title. HTMLPDF 48.23.420Inapplicability of enumerated sections to certain policies. HTMLPDF 48.23.430Paid-up annuity and cash surrender provisions required. HTMLPDF 48.23.440Minimum nonforfeiture amounts. HTMLPDF 48.23.450Minimum present value of paid-up annuity benefit. HTMLPDF 48.23.460Minimum cash surrender benefits—Death benefit. HTMLPDF 48.23.470Contracts without cash surrender, death benefits—Minimum present value of paid-up annuity benefits. HTMLPDF 48.23.480Optional maturity dates. HTMLPDF 48.23.490Statement required in contract without cash surrender or death benefits. HTMLPDF 48.23.500Calculation of benefits available other than on contract anniversary. HTMLPDF 48.23.510Additional benefits. HTMLPDF 48.23.525Individual life insurance—Noninsurance benefits—Rules. HTMLPDF 48.23.900Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. NOTES:

Assignment of policies: RCW 48.18.360.

Charitable gift annuity business: Chapter 48.38 RCW.

Exemption of proceeds commutation, annuities: RCW 48.18.430. life insurance: RCW 48.18.410.

Insurable interest, personal insurance, nonprofit organizations: RCW 48.18.030.

Minor may contract for life or disability insurance: RCW 48.18.020.

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

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

Simultaneous deaths: RCW 48.18.390.

Spouses' rights in life insurance policy: RCW 48.18.440.

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UNFAIR PRACTICES AND FRAUDS

Sections HTMLPDF 48.30.010Unfair practices in general—Remedies and penalties. HTMLPDF 48.30.015Unreasonable denial of a claim for coverage or payment of benefits. HTMLPDF 48.30.020Anticompact law. HTMLPDF 48.30.030False financial statements. HTMLPDF 48.30.040False information and advertising. HTMLPDF 48.30.050Advertising must show name and domicile. HTMLPDF 48.30.060Insurer name—Deceptive use prohibited. HTMLPDF 48.30.070Advertising of financial condition. HTMLPDF 48.30.075Using existence of insurance guaranty associations in advertising, etc., to sell insurance. HTMLPDF 48.30.080Defamation of insurer. HTMLPDF 48.30.090Misrepresentation of policies. HTMLPDF 48.30.100Dividends not to be guaranteed. HTMLPDF 48.30.110Contributions to candidates for insurance commissioner. HTMLPDF 48.30.120Misconduct of officers, employees. HTMLPDF 48.30.130Presumption of knowledge of director. HTMLPDF 48.30.133Gifts, etc., for the referral of insurance business—Restrictions. HTMLPDF 48.30.135Sponsoring events or making contributions—Definitions. HTMLPDF 48.30.140Rebating—Other inducements. HTMLPDF 48.30.150Illegal inducements. HTMLPDF 48.30.155Life or disability insurers—Insurance as inducement to purchase of goods, etc. HTMLPDF 48.30.157Charges for extra services. HTMLPDF 48.30.170Rebate—Acceptance prohibited. HTMLPDF 48.30.180"Twisting" prohibited. HTMLPDF 48.30.190Illegal dealing in premiums. HTMLPDF 48.30.200Hypothecation of premium notes. HTMLPDF 48.30.210Misrepresentation in application for insurance. HTMLPDF 48.30.220Destruction, injury, secretion, etc., of property. HTMLPDF 48.30.230False claims or proof—Penalty. HTMLPDF 48.30.240Rate wars prohibited. HTMLPDF 48.30.250Interlocking ownership, management. HTMLPDF 48.30.260Right of debtor or borrower to select insurance producer, surplus line broker, or insurer. HTMLPDF 48.30.270Public building or construction contracts—Surety bonds or insurance—Violations concerning—Exemption. HTMLPDF 48.30.300Unfair discrimination, generally. HTMLPDF 48.30.310Commercial motor vehicle employment driving record not to be considered, when. HTMLPDF 48.30.320Notice of reason for cancellation, restrictions based on disability. HTMLPDF 48.30.330Immunity from libel or slander. HTMLPDF 48.30.340Auto glass repair—Restrictions on insurer-owned facilities. HTMLPDF 48.30.350Initiating arbitration of claims under the balance billing protection act with such frequency as to indicate a health carrier's general business practice. HTMLPDF 48.30.360Performance standards—Premiums—Application—Rules. HTMLPDF 48.30.900Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. NOTES:

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Sections HTMLPDF 5.48.010Substitution of copy authorized. HTMLPDF 5.48.020Methods to replace lost court records. HTMLPDF 5.48.030Action to replace—Procedure. HTMLPDF 5.48.040Hearing on application—Evidence. HTMLPDF 5.48.050Time for appeal extended. HTMLPDF 5.48.051Costs to be taxed. HTMLPDF 5.48.060Replacement of lost or destroyed probate records. HTMLPDF 5.48.070Costs—Payment of. NOTES:

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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:

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Chapter 58.28 RCW: TOWNSITES ON UNITED STATES LAND—ACQUISITION OF LAND

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HTMLPDF 58.28.010Councils' duties when townsites on United States land. HTMLPDF 58.28.020Councils' duties when townsites on United States land—Survey and plat. HTMLPDF 58.28.030Councils' duties when townsites on United States land—Plats—Filing. HTMLPDF 58.28.040Councils' duties when townsites on United States land—Survey, notice of—Bids for—Franchises continued. HTMLPDF 58.28.050Contents of plat. HTMLPDF 58.28.060Monuments—Location, placement requisites. HTMLPDF 58.28.070Monuments—Markings—Surveyor's certificate on plat. HTMLPDF 58.28.080Plats filed—Auditor's fee. HTMLPDF 58.28.090Assessments. HTMLPDF 58.28.100Notice of possession filed—Assessment and fee—Certificate—Council record. HTMLPDF 58.28.110Deficiency assessment—When payable. HTMLPDF 58.28.120Deed to claimants—Actions contesting title, limitations on. HTMLPDF 58.28.130Entries on mineral lands—Rights of claimants. HTMLPDF 58.28.140Conflicting claims—Procedure. HTMLPDF 58.28.150Notice of filing patent—Abandonment of claim. HTMLPDF 58.28.160Sale of unoccupied lots—Notice—Minimum price. HTMLPDF 58.28.170Lands for school and municipal purposes—Funds. HTMLPDF 58.28.180Effect of informalities—Certificate or deed as prima facie evidence. HTMLPDF 58.28.190Corporate authorities to act promptly. HTMLPDF 58.28.200Proof requisite to delivery of deed. HTMLPDF 58.28.201Title to vacated lots by occupancy and improvements. HTMLPDF 58.28.202Controversies, by whom settled—Review. HTMLPDF 58.28.203Platted lands declared dedicated to public use. HTMLPDF 58.28.204Appeals—Procedure. UNINCORPORATED TOWNS ON UNITED STATES LAND

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Chapter 65.12 RCW Dispositions

REGISTRATION OF LAND TITLES (TORRENS ACT)

Notes: Savings--2022 c 66 § 1: "The repeal of the statutes listed in section 1 of this act does not affect any right accrued or established, or any liability or penalty incurred, under those statutes before their repeal." [2022 c 66 § 2.]

                    65.12.005 
                    Registration authorized-Who may apply.


                    [2012 c 117 § 211; 1907 c 250 § 1; RRS § 10622.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.010 
                    Land subject to a lesser estate.


                    [1907 c 250 § 2; RRS § 10623.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.015 
                    Tax title land-Conditions to registration.


                    [2012 c 117 § 212; 1907 c 250 § 3; RRS § 10624.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.020 
                    Application.


                    [2012 c 117 § 213; 1907 c 250 § 4; RRS § 10625.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.025 
                    Various lands in one application.


                    [1907 c 250 § 5; RRS § 10626.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.030 
                    Amendment of application.


                    [1907 c 250 § 6; RRS § 10627.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.035 
                    Form of application.


                    [2016 c 202 § 42; 2009 c 521 § 145; 1907 c 250 § 7; RRS § 10628.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.040 
                    Venue-Power of the court.


                    [1907 c 250 § 8; RRS § 10629.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.050 
                    Registrars of titles.


                    [1907 c 250 § 9; RRS § 10630.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.055 
                    Bond of registrar.


                    [2012 c 117 § 214; 1907 c 250 § 10; RRS § 10631.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.060 
                    Deputy registrar-Duties-Vacancy.


                    [2012 c 117 § 215; 1907 c 250 § 11; RRS § 10632.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.065 
                    Registrar not to practice law-Liability for deputy.


                    [2012 c 117 § 216; 1907 c 250 § 12; RRS § 10633.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.070 
                    Nonresident to appoint agent.


                    [2012 c 117 § 217; 1907 c 250 § 14; RRS § 10635.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.080 
                    Filing application-Docket and record entries.


                    [1907 c 250 § 15; RRS § 10636.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.085 
                    Filing abstract of title.


                    [1907 c 250 § 15a; RRS § 10637.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.090 
                    Examiner of titles-Appointment-Oath-Bond.


                    [2012 c 117 § 218; 1907 c 250 § 13; RRS § 10634.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.100 
                    Copy of application as lis pendens.


                    [1907 c 250 § 16; RRS § 10638.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.110 
                    Examination of title.


                    [2012 c 117 § 219; 1907 c 250 § 17; RRS § 10639.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.120 
                    Summons to issue.


                    [1907 c 250 § 18; RRS § 10640.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.125 
                    Summons-Form.


                    [2016 c 202 § 43; 1907 c 250 § 206; RRS § 10644.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.130 
                    Parties to action.


                    [1907 c 250 § 19; RRS § 10641.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.135 
                    Service of summons.


                    [1985 c 469 § 60; 1907 c 250 § 20; RRS § 10642.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.140 
                    Copy mailed to nonresidents-Proof-Expense.


                    [2012 c 117 § 220; 1907 c 250 § 20a; RRS § 10643.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.145 
                    Guardians ad litem.


                    [1907 c 250 § 21; RRS § 10645.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.150 
                    Who may appear-Answer.


                    [2012 c 117 § 221; 1907 c 250 § 22; RRS § 10646.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.155 
                    Judgment by default-Proof.


                    [1907 c 250 § 23; RRS § 10647.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.160 
                    Cause set for trial-Default-Referral.


                    [2012 c 117 § 222; 1907 c 250 § 24; RRS § 10648.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.165 
                    Court may require further proof.


                    [1907 c 250 § 25; RRS § 10649.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.170 
                    Application dismissed or withdrawn.


                    [2012 c 117 § 223; 1907 c 250 § 26; RRS § 10650.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.175 
                    Decree of registration-Effect-Appellate review.


                    [2012 c 117 § 224; 1988 c 202 § 56; 1971 c 81 § 132; 1907 c 250 § 27; RRS § 10651.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.180 
                    Rights of persons not served.


                    [2012 c 117 § 225; 1907 c 250 § 28; RRS § 10652.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.190 
                    Limitation of actions.


                    [1907 c 250 § 29; RRS § 10653.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.195 
                    Title free from incumbrances-Exceptions.


                    [1907 c 250 § 30; RRS § 10654.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.200 
                    Decree-Contents-Filing.


                    [2012 c 117 § 226; 1907 c 250 § 31; RRS § 10655.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.210 
                    Interest acquired after filing application.


                    [1907 c 250 § 32; RRS § 10656.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.220 
                    Registration-Effect.


                    [1917 c 62 § 1; 1907 c 250 § 33; RRS § 10657.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.225 
                    Withdrawal authorized-Effect.


                    [1917 c 62 § 2; RRS § 10658.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.230 
                    Application to withdraw.


                    [2016 c 202 § 44; 1917 c 62 § 3; RRS § 10659.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.235 
                    Certificate of withdrawal.


                    [2016 c 202 § 45; 2012 c 117 § 227; 1973 c 121 § 1; 1917 c 62 § 4; RRS § 10660.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.240 
                    Effect of recording.


                    [1917 c 62 § 5; RRS § 10661.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.245 
                    Title prior to withdrawal unaffected.


                    [1917 c 62 § 6; RRS § 10662.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.250 
                    Entry of registration-Records.


                    [2012 c 117 § 228; 1907 c 250 § 34; RRS § 10663.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.255 
                    Certificate of title.


                    [2016 c 202 § 46; 2012 c 117 § 229; 1907 c 250 § 35; RRS § 10664.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.260 
                    Owner's certificate-Receipt.


                    [2012 c 117 § 230; 1907 c 250 § 36; RRS § 10665.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.265 
                    Tenants in common.


                    [2012 c 117 § 231; 1907 c 250 § 37; RRS § 10666.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.270 
                    Subsequent certificates.


                    [2016 c 202 § 47; 1907 c 250 § 38; RRS § 10667.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.275 
                    Exchange of certificates-Platting land.


                    [1907 c 250 § 39; RRS § 10668.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.280 
                    Effective date of certificate.


                    [1907 c 250 § 40; RRS § 10669.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.290 
                    Certificate of title as evidence.


                    [2012 c 117 § 232; 1907 c 250 § 41; RRS § 10670.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.300 
                    Indexes and files-Forms.


                    [2012 c 117 § 233; 1907 c 250 § 42; RRS § 10671.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.310 
                    Tract and alphabetical indexes.


                    [2012 c 117 § 234; 1907 c 250 § 43; RRS § 10672.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.320 
                    Dealings with registered land.


                    [2012 c 117 § 235; 1907 c 250 § 44; RRS § 10673.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.330 
                    Registration has effect of recording.


                    [1907 c 250 § 45; RRS § 10674.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.340 
                    Filing-Numbering-Indexing-Public records.


                    [1907 c 250 § 46; RRS § 10675.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.350 
                    Duplicate of instruments certified-Fees.


                    [1907 c 250 § 47; RRS § 10676.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.360 
                    New certificate-Register of less than fee-When form of memorial in doubt.


                    [2012 c 117 § 236; 1907 c 250 § 48; RRS § 10677.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.370 
                    Owner's certificate to be produced when new certificate issued.


                    [2012 c 117 § 237; 1907 c 250 § 49; RRS § 10678.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.375 
                    Owner's duplicate certificate.


                    [1907 c 250 § 50; RRS § 10679.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.380 
                    Conveyance of registered land.


                    [2012 c 117 § 238; 1907 c 250 § 51; RRS § 10680.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.390 
                    Certificate of tax payment.


                    [1907 c 250 § 52; RRS § 10681.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.400 
                    Registered land charged as other land.


                    [1907 c 250 § 53; RRS § 10682.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.410 
                    Conveyances by attorney-in-fact.


                    [1907 c 250 § 54; RRS § 10683.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.420 
                    Encumbrances by owner.


                    [1907 c 250 § 55; RRS § 10684.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.430 
                    Registration of mortgages.


                    [2012 c 117 § 239; 1907 c 250 § 56; RRS § 10685.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.435 
                    Dealings with mortgages.


                    [1907 c 250 § 57; RRS § 10686.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.440 
                    Foreclosures on registered land.


                    [1907 c 250 § 58; RRS § 10687.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.445 
                    Registration of final decree-New certificate.


                    [2012 c 117 § 240; 1907 c 250 § 59; RRS § 10688.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.450 
                    Title on foreclosure-Registration.


                    [2012 c 117 § 241; 1907 c 250 § 60; RRS § 10689.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.460 
                    Petition for new certificate.


                    [1907 c 250 § 61; RRS § 10690.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.470 
                    Registration of leases.


                    [2012 c 117 § 242; 1907 c 250 § 62; RRS § 10691.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.480 
                    Instruments with conditions.


                    [2012 c 117 § 243; 1907 c 250 § 63; RRS § 10692.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.490 
                    Transfers between trustees.


                    [2012 c 117 § 244; 1907 c 250 § 64; RRS § 10693.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.500 
                    Trustee may register land.


                    [2012 c 117 § 245; 1907 c 250 § 65; RRS § 10694.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.510 
                    Creation of lien on registered land.


                    [1907 c 250 § 66; RRS § 10695.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.520 
                    Registration of liens.


                    [1907 c 250 § 67; RRS § 10696.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.530 
                    Entry as to plaintiff's attorney.


                    [2012 c 117 § 246; 1907 c 250 § 68; RRS § 10697.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.540 
                    Decree.


                    [1907 c 250 § 69; RRS § 10698.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.550 
                    Title acquired on execution.


                    [2012 c 117 § 247; 1907 c 250 § 70; RRS § 10699.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.560 
                    Termination of proceedings.


                    [2012 c 117 § 248; 1907 c 250 § 71; RRS § 10700.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.570 
                    Land registered only after redemption period.


                    [2012 c 117 § 249; 1907 c 250 § 72; RRS § 10701.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.580 
                    Registration on inheritance.


                    [1907 c 250 § 73; RRS § 10702.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.590 
                    Probate court may direct sale of registered land.


                    [2012 c 117 § 250; 1907 c 250 § 74; RRS § 10703.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.600 
                    Trustees and receivers.


                    [2012 c 117 § 251; 1907 c 250 § 75; RRS § 10704.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.610 
                    Eminent domain-Reversion.


                    [2012 c 117 § 252; 1907 c 250 § 76; RRS § 10705.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.620 
                    Registration when owner's certificate withheld.


                    [2012 c 117 § 253; 1907 c 250 § 77; RRS § 10706.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.630 
                    Reference to examiner of title.


                    [1907 c 250 § 78; RRS § 10707.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.635 
                    Examiner of titles.


                    [2012 c 117 § 254; 1907 c 250 § 79; RRS § 10708.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.640 
                    Registered instruments to contain names and addresses-Service of notices.


                    [2012 c 117 § 255; 1907 c 250 § 80; RRS § 10709.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.650 
                    Adverse claims-Procedure.


                    [2012 c 117 § 256; 1907 c 250 § 81; RRS § 10710.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.660 
                    Assurance fund.


                    [1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 75; 1907 c 250 § 82; RRS § 10711.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.670 
                    Investment of fund.


                    [1907 c 250 § 83; RRS § 10712.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.680 
                    Recoveries from fund.


                    [1907 c 250 § 84; RRS § 10713.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.690 
                    Parties defendant-Judgment-Payment-Duties of county attorney.


                    [2012 c 117 § 257; 1907 c 250 § 85; RRS § 10714.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.700 
                    When fund not liable-Maximum liability.


                    [1907 c 250 § 86; RRS § 10715.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.710 
                    Limitation of actions.


                    [2012 c 117 § 258; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 49; 1907 c 250 § 87; RRS § 10716.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.720 
                    Proceeding to change records.


                    [2012 c 117 § 259; 1907 c 250 § 88; RRS § 10717.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.730 
                    Certificate subject of theft-Penalty.


                    [2003 c 53 § 291; 1907 c 250 § 89; RRS § 10718.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.740 
                    Perjury.


                    [2003 c 53 § 292; 1907 c 250 § 90; RRS § 10719.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.750 
                    Fraud-False entries-Penalty.


                    [2003 c 53 § 293; 1907 c 250 § 91; RRS § 10720.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.760 
                    Forgery-Penalty.


                    [2003 c 53 § 294; 1907 c 250 § 92; RRS § 10721.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.770 
                    Civil actions unaffected.


                    [2012 c 117 § 260; 1907 c 250 § 93; RRS § 10722.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.780 
                    Fees of clerk.


                    [1995 c 292 § 19; 1907 c 250 § 94; RRS § 10723.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.790 
                    Fees of registrar.


                    [2012 c 117 § 261; 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 76; 1973 c 121 § 2; 1907 c 250 § 95; RRS § 10724.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.800 
                    Disposition of fees.


                    [2012 c 117 § 262; 1907 c 250 § 96; RRS § 10725.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.






                    65.12.900 
                    Construction-Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships-2009 c 521.


                    [2009 c 521 § 144.]

                    Repealed by 2022 c 66 § 1.




















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Powers of appointment: Chapter 11.95A RCW.

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State institutions, bringing in liquor prohibited: RCW 72.23.300.

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UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

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HTMLPDF 69.50.101Definitions. HTMLPDF 69.50.102Drug paraphernalia—Definitions. ARTICLE II—STANDARDS AND SCHEDULES

HTMLPDF 69.50.201Enforcement of chapter—Authority to change schedules of controlled substances. HTMLPDF 69.50.202Nomenclature. HTMLPDF 69.50.203Schedule I tests. HTMLPDF 69.50.204Schedule I. HTMLPDF 69.50.205Schedule II tests. HTMLPDF 69.50.206Schedule II. HTMLPDF 69.50.207Schedule III tests. HTMLPDF 69.50.208Schedule III. HTMLPDF 69.50.209Schedule IV tests. HTMLPDF 69.50.210Schedule IV. HTMLPDF 69.50.211Schedule V tests. HTMLPDF 69.50.212Schedule V. HTMLPDF 69.50.213Republishing of schedules. HTMLPDF 69.50.214Controlled substance analog. ARTICLE III—REGULATION OF MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, AND DISPENSING OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

HTMLPDF 69.50.301Rules—Fees. HTMLPDF 69.50.302Registration requirements. HTMLPDF 69.50.303Registration. HTMLPDF 69.50.304Denial and discipline of registration—Seizure or placement under seal of controlled substances. HTMLPDF 69.50.306Records of registrants. HTMLPDF 69.50.308Prescriptions. HTMLPDF 69.50.309Containers. HTMLPDF 69.50.310Sodium pentobarbital—Registration of humane societies and animal control agencies for use in animal control. HTMLPDF 69.50.311Triplicate prescription form program—Compliance by health care practitioners. HTMLPDF 69.50.312Electronic communication of prescription information—Exceptions—Waiver—Penalty—Commission may adopt rules. HTMLPDF 69.50.315Medical assistance—Drug-related overdose—Prosecution for possession. HTMLPDF 69.50.317Opioid drugs—Communication with patient. HTMLPDF 69.50.320Registration of department of fish and wildlife for use in chemical capture programs—Rules. HTMLPDF 69.50.325Cannabis producer's license, cannabis processor's license, cannabis retailer's license. HTMLPDF 69.50.3251Cannabis manufacture, sale, distribution prohibited without a license—Tribal agreements—Synthetic cannabinoids prohibited. HTMLPDF 69.50.3255Cannabis producers and processors—Cannabis waste. HTMLPDF 69.50.326Cannabis producers, processors—Use of additives to enhance CBD concentration of authorized products—Rules. HTMLPDF 69.50.327Cannabis processors—Incorporation of characterizing flavor in vapor products. HTMLPDF 69.50.3271Products combining cannabis and alcohol prohibited. HTMLPDF 69.50.328Cannabis producers, processors—No direct or indirect financial interest in licensed cannabis retailers. HTMLPDF 69.50.331Application for license—Renewal fee reimbursement, social equity plan. HTMLPDF 69.50.334Denial of application—Opportunity for hearing. HTMLPDF 69.50.335Cannabis retailer, processor, producer licenses—Issue, reissue of licenses—Social equity applicants—Rules—Definitions. HTMLPDF 69.50.339Transfer of license to produce, process, or sell cannabis—Reporting of proposed sales of outstanding or issued stock of a corporation. HTMLPDF 69.50.342State liquor and cannabis board—Rules. HTMLPDF 69.50.345State liquor and cannabis board—Rules—Procedures and criteria. HTMLPDF 69.50.346Labels on retail products. HTMLPDF 69.50.348Representative samples of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products—Product testing—Fees. HTMLPDF 69.50.351Board members and employees—Conflict of interest. HTMLPDF 69.50.354Retail outlet licenses. HTMLPDF 69.50.357Retail outlets—Rules. HTMLPDF 69.50.360Cannabis retailers, employees of retail outlets—Certain acts not criminal or civil offenses. HTMLPDF 69.50.363Cannabis processors, employees—Certain acts not criminal or civil offenses. HTMLPDF 69.50.366Cannabis producers, employees—Certain acts not criminal or civil offenses. HTMLPDF 69.50.369Cannabis producers, processors, researchers, retailers—Advertisements—Rules—Penalty. HTMLPDF 69.50.372Cannabis research license. HTMLPDF 69.50.375Cannabis retailers—Medical cannabis endorsement. HTMLPDF 69.50.378Cannabis retailer holding medical cannabis endorsement—THC concentration in products. HTMLPDF 69.50.380Cannabis producers, processors, retailers prohibited from making certain sales of cannabis, cannabis products. HTMLPDF 69.50.382Common carriers—Transportation or delivery of cannabis, useable cannabis, cannabis concentrates, immature plants or clones, cannabis seeds, and cannabis-infused products—Employees prohibited from carrying or using firearm during such services—Exceptions—Use of state ferry routes. HTMLPDF 69.50.385Common carriers—Licensing—State liquor and cannabis board to adopt rules. HTMLPDF 69.50.390Licensed retailers prohibited from operating vending machines, drive-through purchase facilities for the sale of cannabis products. HTMLPDF 69.50.395Licensed cannabis businesses, agreements—Disclosure to state liquor and cannabis board. ARTICLE IV—OFFENSES AND PENALTIES

HTMLPDF 69.50.401Prohibited acts: A—Penalties. HTMLPDF 69.50.4011Counterfeit substances—Penalties—Referral to assessment and services. HTMLPDF 69.50.4012Delivery of substance in lieu of controlled substance—Penalty. HTMLPDF 69.50.4013Possession, use of controlled substance—Penalty—Referral to assessment and services—Possession of useable cannabis, cannabis concentrates, or cannabis-infused products—Delivery. HTMLPDF 69.50.4014Possession of forty grams or less of cannabis—Penalty—Referral to assessment and services. HTMLPDF 69.50.4015Involving a person under eighteen in unlawful controlled substance transaction—Penalty. HTMLPDF 69.50.4016Provisions not applicable to offenses under RCW 69.50.410. HTMLPDF 69.50.4017Alternatives to prosecution—Pretrial diversion. HTMLPDF 69.50.4018Sentencing considerations. HTMLPDF 69.50.402Prohibited acts: B—Penalties. HTMLPDF 69.50.403Prohibited acts: C—Penalties. HTMLPDF 69.50.404Penalties under other laws. HTMLPDF 69.50.405Bar to prosecution. HTMLPDF 69.50.406Distribution to persons under age eighteen. HTMLPDF 69.50.407Conspiracy. HTMLPDF 69.50.408Second or subsequent offenses. HTMLPDF 69.50.410Prohibited acts: D—Penalties. HTMLPDF 69.50.412Prohibited acts: E—Penalties. HTMLPDF 69.50.4121Drug paraphernalia—Selling—Penalty. HTMLPDF 69.50.413Health care practitioners—Suspension of license for violation of chapter. HTMLPDF 69.50.414Sale or transfer of controlled substance to minor—Cause of action by parent—Damages. HTMLPDF 69.50.415Controlled substances homicide—Penalty. HTMLPDF 69.50.416Counterfeit substances prohibited—Penalties. HTMLPDF 69.50.418Tableting and encapsulating machines prohibited—Penalties. HTMLPDF 69.50.420Violations—Juvenile driving privileges. HTMLPDF 69.50.430Additional fine for certain felony violations. HTMLPDF 69.50.435Violations committed in or on certain public places or facilities—Additional penalty—Defenses—Construction—Definitions. HTMLPDF 69.50.438Cathinone or methcathinone—Additional fine. HTMLPDF 69.50.440Possession with intent to manufacture—Penalty. HTMLPDF 69.50.445Opening package of or consuming cannabis, useable cannabis, cannabis-infused products, or cannabis concentrates in view of general public or public place—Penalty. HTMLPDF 69.50.450Butane or other explosive gases. HTMLPDF 69.50.455Synthetic cannabinoids—Unfair or deceptive practice under RCW 19.86.020. HTMLPDF 69.50.460Cathinone or methcathinone—Unfair or deceptive practice under RCW 19.86.020. HTMLPDF 69.50.465Conducting or maintaining cannabis club—Penalty. HTMLPDF 69.50.470Medication disposal, no penalty for compliance. HTMLPDF 69.50.475Cannabis retail outlets—Sale to persons under the age of twenty-one—Penalty. ARTICLE V—ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

HTMLPDF 69.50.500Powers of enforcement personnel. HTMLPDF 69.50.501Administrative inspections. HTMLPDF 69.50.502Warrants for administrative inspections. HTMLPDF 69.50.503Injunctions. HTMLPDF 69.50.504Cooperative arrangements. HTMLPDF 69.50.505Seizure and forfeiture. HTMLPDF 69.50.506Burden of proof; liabilities. HTMLPDF 69.50.507Judicial review. HTMLPDF 69.50.508Education and research. HTMLPDF 69.50.509Search and seizure of controlled substances. HTMLPDF 69.50.510Search and seizure at rental premises—Notification of landlord. HTMLPDF 69.50.511Cleanup of hazardous substances at illegal drug manufacturing facility—Rules. HTMLPDF 69.50.515Pharmacies—Cannabis—Notification and disposal. HTMLPDF 69.50.525Diversion prevention and control—Report. HTMLPDF 69.50.530Dedicated cannabis account. HTMLPDF 69.50.535Cannabis excise tax—Medical exemption—State liquor and cannabis board to review tax level—Reports—State and federal antitrust laws. HTMLPDF 69.50.540Appropriations. HTMLPDF 69.50.550Cost-benefit evaluations. HTMLPDF 69.50.555Taxes, fees, assessments, charges—Commercial activities covered by cannabis agreement between state and tribe. HTMLPDF 69.50.560Controlled purchase programs—Persons under age twenty-one—Violation—Criminal penalty—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 69.50.561Advice and consultation services—Licensed cannabis businesses. HTMLPDF 69.50.562Licensed cannabis businesses—Written warnings—Waiver of sanctions with no relationship to public safety—Compliance program—Penalties—Rules. HTMLPDF 69.50.563Licensed cannabis businesses—Civil penalty—Rules. HTMLPDF 69.50.564Licensed cannabis businesses—Settlement agreement. HTMLPDF 69.50.565Unpaid trust fund taxes—Limited liability business entities—Liability of responsible individuals—Administrative hearing. HTMLPDF 69.50.570Bundled transactions—Retail sales—Subject to tax—Exception. HTMLPDF 69.50.575Cannabis health and beauty aids. HTMLPDF 69.50.580Applicants for cannabis producer's, processor's, researcher's, or retailer's licenses—Signage—Public notice requirements. HTMLPDF 69.50.585Branded promotional items—Nominal value—Personal services. HTMLPDF 69.50.587Cannabis science task force reports—Board rules. ARTICLE VI—MISCELLANEOUS

HTMLPDF 69.50.601Pending proceedings. HTMLPDF 69.50.602Continuation of rules. HTMLPDF 69.50.603Uniformity of interpretation. HTMLPDF 69.50.604Short title. HTMLPDF 69.50.611State preemption. HTMLPDF 69.50.612State preemption—Drug paraphernalia. HTMLPDF 69.50.700Expedited rule making. HTMLPDF 69.50.710Federal law—"Marijuana" to refer to "cannabis." NOTES:

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HTMLPDF 7.16.030Certiorari defined. HTMLPDF 7.16.040Grounds for granting writ. HTMLPDF 7.16.050Application for writ—Notice. HTMLPDF 7.16.060Writ, to whom directed. HTMLPDF 7.16.070Contents of writ. HTMLPDF 7.16.080Stay of proceedings. HTMLPDF 7.16.100Service of writ. HTMLPDF 7.16.110Defective return—Further return—Hearing—Judgment. HTMLPDF 7.16.120Questions involving merits to be determined. HTMLPDF 7.16.130Copy of judgment to inferior tribunal, board, or officer. HTMLPDF 7.16.140Judgment roll. MANDAMUS

HTMLPDF 7.16.150Mandamus defined. HTMLPDF 7.16.160Grounds for granting writ. HTMLPDF 7.16.170Absence of remedy at law required—Affidavit. HTMLPDF 7.16.180Alternative or peremptory writs—Form. HTMLPDF 7.16.190Notice of application—No default. HTMLPDF 7.16.200Answer. HTMLPDF 7.16.210Questions of fact, how determined. HTMLPDF 7.16.220Applicant may demur to answer or countervail it by proof. HTMLPDF 7.16.230Motion for new trial, where made. HTMLPDF 7.16.240Certification of verdict—Argument. HTMLPDF 7.16.250Hearing. HTMLPDF 7.16.260Judgment for damages and costs—Peremptory mandate. HTMLPDF 7.16.270Service of writ. HTMLPDF 7.16.280Enforcement of writ—Penalty. PROHIBITION

HTMLPDF 7.16.290Prohibition defined. HTMLPDF 7.16.300Grounds for granting writ—Affidavit. HTMLPDF 7.16.310Alternative or peremptory writs—Form. HTMLPDF 7.16.320Provisions relating to mandate applicable. IN GENERAL

HTMLPDF 7.16.330When writs may be made returnable. HTMLPDF 7.16.340Rules of practice. HTMLPDF 7.16.350Appellate review. HTMLPDF 7.16.360Inapplicability to action reviewable under Administrative Procedure Act or Land Use Petition Act. NOTES:

Rules of court: Writ procedure superseded by RAP 2.1; special proceeding RAP 16.1 through 16.17.

Camping resorts, writ of mandamus authorized: RCW 19.105.470.

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Sections HTMLPDF 7.52.010Persons entitled to bring action. HTMLPDF 7.52.020Requisites of complaint. HTMLPDF 7.52.030Lien creditors as parties defendant. HTMLPDF 7.52.040Notice. HTMLPDF 7.52.050Service by publication. HTMLPDF 7.52.060Answer—Contents. HTMLPDF 7.52.070Trial—Proof must be taken. HTMLPDF 7.52.080Order of sale or partition. HTMLPDF 7.52.090Partition, how made. HTMLPDF 7.52.100Report of referees, confirmation—Effect. HTMLPDF 7.52.110Decree does not affect tenant. HTMLPDF 7.52.120Costs. HTMLPDF 7.52.130Sale of property. HTMLPDF 7.52.140Estate for life or years to be set off. HTMLPDF 7.52.150Lien creditors to be brought in. HTMLPDF 7.52.160Clerk's certificate of unsatisfied judgment liens. HTMLPDF 7.52.170Ascertainment of liens—Priority. HTMLPDF 7.52.180Notice to lienholders. HTMLPDF 7.52.190Proceedings and report of referee. HTMLPDF 7.52.200Exceptions to report—Service of notice on absentee. HTMLPDF 7.52.210Order of confirmation is conclusive. HTMLPDF 7.52.220Distribution of proceeds of sale. HTMLPDF 7.52.230Other securities to be first exhausted. HTMLPDF 7.52.240Lien proceedings not to delay sale. HTMLPDF 7.52.250Distribution at direction of court. HTMLPDF 7.52.260Continuance of suit to determine claims. HTMLPDF 7.52.270Sales to be by public auction. HTMLPDF 7.52.280Terms of sale to be directed by court. HTMLPDF 7.52.290Referee may take security. HTMLPDF 7.52.300Estate of tenant for life or years may be sold. HTMLPDF 7.52.310Tenant for life or years may receive sum in gross—Consent. HTMLPDF 7.52.320Court to determine sum if consent not given. HTMLPDF 7.52.330Protection of unknown tenant. HTMLPDF 7.52.340Contingent or vested estates. HTMLPDF 7.52.350Terms of sale must be made known. HTMLPDF 7.52.360Referees or guardians not to be interested in purchase. HTMLPDF 7.52.370Referees' report of sale—Contents. HTMLPDF 7.52.380Exceptions—Confirmation. HTMLPDF 7.52.390Purchase by interested party. HTMLPDF 7.52.400Investment of proceeds of unknown owner. HTMLPDF 7.52.410Investment in name of clerk. HTMLPDF 7.52.420Securities to parties entitled to share when proportions determined. HTMLPDF 7.52.430Duties of clerk in making investments. HTMLPDF 7.52.440Unequal partition—Compensation adjudged. HTMLPDF 7.52.450Infant's share of proceeds to guardian. HTMLPDF 7.52.460Guardian or limited guardian of incompetent or disabled person may receive proceeds—Bond. HTMLPDF 7.52.470Guardian or limited guardian may consent to partition. HTMLPDF 7.52.480Apportionment of costs. NOTES:

Real property and conveyances: Title 64 RCW.

Termination of condominium: RCW 64.34.268.

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Sections HTMLPDF 7.68.015Program to be operated within conditions and limitations. HTMLPDF 7.68.020Definitions. HTMLPDF 7.68.030Duties of the director—General provisions—Testimony by medical providers. HTMLPDF 7.68.031Sending notices, orders, payments to claimants. HTMLPDF 7.68.032Transmission of amounts payable. HTMLPDF 7.68.033Protection of payments—Payment after death—Time limitations for filing—Confinement in institution. HTMLPDF 7.68.034Direct deposit or electronic payment of benefits. HTMLPDF 7.68.035Penalty assessments in addition to fine or bail forfeiture—Distribution—Establishment of crime victim and witness programs in county—Contribution required from cities and towns. HTMLPDF 7.68.045Crime victims' compensation account—Created. HTMLPDF 7.68.047Crime victim and witness assistance account. HTMLPDF 7.68.050Right of action for damages—Election—Effect of election or recovery—Lien of state. HTMLPDF 7.68.060Applications for benefits—Accrual of rights. HTMLPDF 7.68.061Who not entitled to compensation. HTMLPDF 7.68.062Application for compensation—Treating provider shall provide assistance. HTMLPDF 7.68.063Beneficiaries' application for compensation. HTMLPDF 7.68.064Application for change in compensation. HTMLPDF 7.68.066Medical examinations required by department—Medical bureau—Disputes. HTMLPDF 7.68.070Benefits—Right to and amount—Limitations. HTMLPDF 7.68.071Determination of permanent total disability. HTMLPDF 7.68.072Aggravation, diminution, or termination of disability. HTMLPDF 7.68.073Reduction in disability compensation—Recovery of overpayments—Notice—Waiver—Application—Adjustments due to federal reductions. HTMLPDF 7.68.074Compensation for loss of or damage to clothing or footwear. HTMLPDF 7.68.075Marital status—Payment for or on account of children. HTMLPDF 7.68.076Proof of contribution made by deceased victim. HTMLPDF 7.68.077Nonresident alien beneficiary. HTMLPDF 7.68.080Reimbursement of costs for transportation, medical services, counseling—Medical examinations—Regulatory inspection program. HTMLPDF 7.68.085Cap on medical benefits—Alternative programs. HTMLPDF 7.68.090Establishment of funds. HTMLPDF 7.68.092Health care professionals to maintain proper credentials and educational standards—Standards for treatment. HTMLPDF 7.68.093Medical examinations—Department to monitor quality and objectivity. HTMLPDF 7.68.094Medical examinations—Refusal to submit—Travel expenses—Compensation for time lost. HTMLPDF 7.68.095Extent and duration of treatment. HTMLPDF 7.68.096Medical providers—Failure to report or comply as required. HTMLPDF 7.68.101Duties of attending physician or licensed advanced registered nurse practitioner—Medical information. HTMLPDF 7.68.110Appeals. HTMLPDF 7.68.111Payment of compensation after appeal—Enforcement of order—Penalty. HTMLPDF 7.68.120Reimbursement—Restitution to victim—Notice—Fees—Order to withhold and deliver—Limitation. HTMLPDF 7.68.125Erroneous or fraudulent payment—Erroneous failure to make payment—Repayment orders—Right to contest orders—Lien. HTMLPDF 7.68.126Recovery of overpayments. HTMLPDF 7.68.127Agreements with other states for certain examination costs. HTMLPDF 7.68.130Public or private insurance—Attorneys' fees and costs of victim. HTMLPDF 7.68.140Confidentiality. HTMLPDF 7.68.145Release of information in performance of official duties. HTMLPDF 7.68.150Benefits, payments and costs to be funded and accounted for separately. HTMLPDF 7.68.155Information on funding availability, payments, administrative costs—Posting on departmental website. HTMLPDF 7.68.160Claims of persons injured prior to effective date. HTMLPDF 7.68.165Application of chapter to claims filed under RCW 7.68.160. HTMLPDF 7.68.170Examination costs of sexual assault victims paid by state. HTMLPDF 7.68.175Examination costs of assault of a child victims paid by state. HTMLPDF 7.68.176Examination costs of assault of a child victims—Annual report. HTMLPDF 7.68.200Payment for reenactments of crimes—Contracts—Deposits—Damages. HTMLPDF 7.68.210Payment may be directed based on contract. HTMLPDF 7.68.220Notice published of moneys in escrow. HTMLPDF 7.68.230Payment to accused if charges dismissed, acquitted. HTMLPDF 7.68.240Payment if no actions pending. HTMLPDF 7.68.250Persons not guilty for mental reasons deemed convicted. HTMLPDF 7.68.260Time for filing action begins when escrow account established. HTMLPDF 7.68.270Escrow moneys may be used for legal representation. HTMLPDF 7.68.280Actions to avoid law null and void. HTMLPDF 7.68.290Restitution—Disposition when victim dead or not found. HTMLPDF 7.68.300Finding. HTMLPDF 7.68.310Property subject to seizure and forfeiture. HTMLPDF 7.68.320Seizure and forfeiture—Procedure. HTMLPDF 7.68.330Seizure and forfeiture—Distribution of proceeds. HTMLPDF 7.68.340Seizure and forfeiture—Remedies nondefeatable and supplemental. HTMLPDF 7.68.350Washington state task force against the trafficking of persons. HTMLPDF 7.68.360Human trafficking—Coordinated state agency protocols. HTMLPDF 7.68.370Trafficking of persons—Clearinghouse on human trafficking—Functions. HTMLPDF 7.68.380Commercially sexually exploited children receiving center programs. HTMLPDF 7.68.390Commercially sexually exploited children receiving center programs—Referrals. HTMLPDF 7.68.803Nonfatal strangulation—Payment of costs for medical examination. HTMLPDF 7.68.805Commercially sexually exploited children statewide coordinating committee. HTMLPDF 7.68.900Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 122. HTMLPDF 7.68.905Severability—Construction—1977 ex.s. c 302. HTMLPDF 7.68.910Section captions. HTMLPDF 7.68.915Savings—Statute of limitations—1982 1st ex.s. c 8. HTMLPDF 7.68.920Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. NOTES:

Domestic violence, official response: Chapter 10.99 RCW.

Victims of sexual assault, programs and plans in aid of: Chapter 70.125 RCW.

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Complaint in personal injury actions not to include statement of damages: RCW 4.28.360.

Evidence of furnishing or offering to pay medical expenses inadmissible to prove liability in personal injury actions for medical negligence: Chapter 5.64 RCW.

Immunity of members of professional review committees, societies, examining, licensing or disciplinary boards from civil suit: RCW 4.24.240.

Malpractice insurance for retired physicians providing health care services: RCW 43.70.460.

Statute of limitations in actions for injuries resulting from health care: RCW 4.16.350.

Verdict or award of future economic damages in personal injury or property damage action may provide for periodic payments: RCW 4.56.260.

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SEXUAL ASSAULT PROTECTION ORDER ACT

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                    7.90.005 
                    Legislative declaration.


                    [2007 c 212 § 1; 2006 c 138 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.010 
                    Definitions.


                    [2020 c 296 § 3; 2006 c 138 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.020 
                    Petition for a sexual assault protection order-Creation-Contents-Administration.


                    [2019 c 258 § 2; 2007 c 55 § 1; 2006 c 138 § 5.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.030 
                    Petition-Who may file.


                    [2007 c 212 § 2; 2006 c 138 § 3.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.040 
                    Petition-Additional requirements.


                    [2013 c 74 § 1; 2006 c 138 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.050 
                    Petition-Hearings prior to issuance of protection order.


                    [2013 c 74 § 2; 2006 c 138 § 6.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.052 
                    Service by publication-When authorized.


                    [2013 c 74 § 6.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.053 
                    Service by mail-When authorized.


                    [2013 c 74 § 7.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.054 
                    Issuance of order following service by publication or mail.


                    [2013 c 74 § 8.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.055 
                    Fees not permitted-Filing, service of process, certified copies.


                    [2007 c 55 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.060 
                    Sexual assault advocates.


                    [2006 c 138 § 7.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.070 
                    Appointment of counsel.


                    [2006 c 138 § 8.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.080 
                    Evidence.


                    [2006 c 138 § 9.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.090 
                    Burden of proof-Issuance of protection order-Remedies-Violations.


                    [2019 c 245 § 4; 2006 c 138 § 10.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.100 
                    Accountability for conduct of others.


                    [2006 c 138 § 11.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.110 
                    Ex parte temporary sexual assault protection orders-Issuance.


                    [2019 c 245 § 5; 2007 c 212 § 3; 2006 c 138 § 12.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.120 
                    Ex parte orders-Duration.


                    [2017 c 233 § 1; 2013 c 74 § 3; 2006 c 138 § 13.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.121 
                    Renewal of ex parte order.


                    [2017 c 233 § 2; 2013 c 74 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.130 
                    Sexual assault protection orders-Contents.


                    [2006 c 138 § 14.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.140 
                    Sexual assault protection orders-Service to respondent.


                    [2019 c 245 § 6; 2013 c 74 § 5; 2006 c 138 § 15.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.150 
                    Court initiated issuance of sexual assault protection orders-Terms, conditions, requirements, etc.


                    [2021 c 215 § 164; 2006 c 138 § 16.]

                    Recodified as RCW 9A.44.210 pursuant to 2021 c 215 § 168, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.155 
                    Sexual assault protection orders-Personal jurisdiction-Nonresident individuals.


                    [2010 c 274 § 307.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.160 
                    Law enforcement agencies-Entry of protection order data.


                    [2006 c 138 § 17.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.170 
                    Modification or termination of protection orders.


                    [2017 c 233 § 3; 2013 c 74 § 9; 2006 c 138 § 18.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.180 
                    Administrative office of the courts-Court clerks-Instructional and informational material.


                    [2006 c 138 § 19.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.190 
                    Admissibility of ex parte temporary orders in civil actions.


                    [2006 c 138 § 20.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.90.900 
                    Short title-2006 c 138.


                    [2006 c 138 § 28.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.




















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Chapter 7.92 RCW Dispositions

JENNIFER PAULSON STALKING PROTECTION ORDER ACT

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                    7.92.010 
                    Intent-Finding.


                    [2013 c 84 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.020 
                    Definitions.


                    [2020 c 296 § 4; 2013 c 84 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.030 
                    Petition for stalking protection order-Creation-Contents.


                    [2013 c 84 § 3.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.040 
                    Petition-Who may file.


                    [2013 c 84 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.050 
                    Petition-Additional requirements.


                    [2013 c 84 § 5.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.060 
                    Petition-Hearings prior to issuance of protection order.


                    [2013 c 84 § 6.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.070 
                    Consultation with judicial information system.


                    [2013 c 84 § 7.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.080 
                    Fees not permitted.


                    [2013 c 84 § 8.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.090 
                    Victim's advocates.


                    [2013 c 84 § 9.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.100 
                    Burden of proof-Issuance of protection order-Remedies.


                    [2019 c 245 § 7; 2013 c 84 § 10.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.110 
                    Accountability for conduct of others.


                    [2013 c 84 § 11.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.120 
                    Ex parte temporary order for protection-Issuance.


                    [2019 c 245 § 8; 2013 c 84 § 12.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.125 
                    Ex parte temporary order-Admissibility in subsequent civil actions.


                    [2013 c 84 § 22.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.130 
                    Protection orders-Duration.


                    [2013 c 84 § 13.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.140 
                    Protection order-Contents.


                    [2013 c 84 § 14.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.150 
                    Protection orders-Service to respondent-Service by publication.


                    [2019 c 245 § 9; 2013 c 84 § 15.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.160 
                    Court-initiated stalking no-contact orders.


                    [2021 c 215 § 165;  2013 c 84 § 16.]

                    Recodified as RCW 9A.46.055 pursuant to 2021 c 215 § 169, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.170 
                    Personal jurisdiction by court over nonresident individuals.


                    [2013 c 84 § 17.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.180 
                    Copy of order to be forwarded to law enforcement agency-Entry of information into computer-based information systems.


                    [2013 c 84 § 18.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.190 
                    Modification or termination of protection orders.


                    [2019 c 245 § 10; 2013 c 84 § 19.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.900 
                    Construction-Filing of criminal charges not required.


                    [2013 c 84 § 23.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.






                    7.92.901 
                    Short title.


                    [2013 c 84 § 24.]

                    Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.




















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HTMLPDF 70.41.122Exemption from RCW 70.41.120 for hospitals accredited by other entities. HTMLPDF 70.41.125Hospital construction review process—Coordination with state and local agencies. HTMLPDF 70.41.130Administrative actions against license—Rules—Procedure. HTMLPDF 70.41.150Denial, suspension, revocation of license—Disclosure of information. HTMLPDF 70.41.155Duty to investigate patient well-being. HTMLPDF 70.41.160Remedies available to department—Duty of attorney general. HTMLPDF 70.41.170Operating or maintaining unlicensed hospital or unapproved tertiary health service—Penalty. HTMLPDF 70.41.180Physicians' services. HTMLPDF 70.41.190Medical records of patients—Retention and preservation. HTMLPDF 70.41.200Quality improvement and medical malpractice prevention program—Quality improvement committee—Sanction and grievance procedures—Information collection, reporting, and sharing. HTMLPDF 70.41.205Public hospitals—Review of hospital privileges and quality improvement committee reports—Confidentiality. HTMLPDF 70.41.210Duty to report restrictions on health care practitioners' privileges based on unprofessional conduct—Penalty. HTMLPDF 70.41.220Duty to keep records of restrictions on practitioners' privileges—Penalty. HTMLPDF 70.41.230Duty of hospital to request information on physicians, physician assistants, or advanced registered nurse practitioners granted privileges. HTMLPDF 70.41.235Doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgery—Discrimination based on board certification is prohibited. HTMLPDF 70.41.240Information regarding conversion of hospitals to nonhospital health care facilities. HTMLPDF 70.41.250Cost disclosure to health care providers. HTMLPDF 70.41.300Long-term care—Definitions. HTMLPDF 70.41.310Long-term care—Program information to be provided to hospitals—Information on options to be provided to patients. HTMLPDF 70.41.320Long-term care—Patient discharge requirements for hospitals and acute care facilities—Pilot projects. HTMLPDF 70.41.322Discharge planning—Requirements—Lay caregivers. HTMLPDF 70.41.324Discharge planning—Certain policies and criteria not required. HTMLPDF 70.41.326Discharge planning—Construction—Liability. HTMLPDF 70.41.330Hospital complaint toll-free telephone number. HTMLPDF 70.41.340Investigation of hospital complaints—Rules. HTMLPDF 70.41.350Emergency care provided to victims of sexual assault—Development of informational materials on emergency contraception—Rules. HTMLPDF 70.41.360Emergency care provided to victims of sexual assault—Department to respond to violations—Task force. HTMLPDF 70.41.365Statewide sexual assault kit tracking system—Participation by hospitals. HTMLPDF 70.41.367Sexual assault evidence kit collection—Availability, plan, and notice requirements. HTMLPDF 70.41.370Investigation of complaints of violations concerning nursing technicians. HTMLPDF 70.41.380Notice of unanticipated outcomes. HTMLPDF 70.41.390Safe patient handling. HTMLPDF 70.41.400Patient billing—Medical debt reporting prohibition—Application of consumer protection act—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 70.41.410Hospital staffing committee—Definitions. HTMLPDF 70.41.420Hospital staffing committee. HTMLPDF 70.41.425Hospital staffing—Department investigations. HTMLPDF 70.41.428Hospital staffing committee—Oversight. HTMLPDF 70.41.430Prevention and control of the transmission of pathogens of epidemiological concern—Policy adoption—Reporting—Definitions. HTMLPDF 70.41.440Duty to report violent injuries—Preservation of evidence—Immunity—Privilege. HTMLPDF 70.41.450Estimated charges of hospital services—Notice. HTMLPDF 70.41.460Contract with department of corrections. HTMLPDF 70.41.470Information to be made widely available by certain hospitals—Community health needs assessment—Description of community served—Community benefit implementation strategy. HTMLPDF 70.41.480Findings—Intent—Authority to prescribe prepackaged emergency medications—Definitions. HTMLPDF 70.41.485Opioid overdose reversal medications—Distribution—Labeling—Liability. HTMLPDF 70.41.490Authorization for certain transfers of drugs between hospitals and their affiliated companies. HTMLPDF 70.41.495Human immunodeficiency virus postexposure prophylaxis drugs and therapies—Policies—Coverage. HTMLPDF 70.41.500Down syndrome—Parent information. HTMLPDF 70.41.510Pattern of balance billing protection act violations by hospital—Fines and disciplinary action. HTMLPDF 70.41.520Access to care policies for admission, nondiscrimination, and reproductive health care—Requirement to submit, post on website, and use department-created form. HTMLPDF 70.41.530Audio-only telemedicine—Facility fees. HTMLPDF 70.41.540Multistate nurse license—Conditions of employment. HTMLPDF 70.41.550Hospital at-home services. HTMLPDF 70.41.560Hospital price transparency—Publishing—Reporting. HTMLPDF 70.41.570Pregnant persons—Provision of emergency services. HTMLPDF 70.41.900Severability—1955 c 267. NOTES:

Actions for negligence against hospitals, evidence and proof required to prevail: RCW 4.24.290.

Employment of dental hygienist without supervision of dentist authorized: RCW 18.29.056.

Hospitals, hospital personnel, actions against, limitation of: RCW 4.16.350.

Identification of potential anatomical parts donors—Procurement organizations: RCW 68.64.120.

Immunity from civil liability for certain types of medical care: RCW 4.24.300, 18.71.220.

Labor regulations, collective bargaining—Health care activities: Chapter 49.66 RCW.

Records of hospital committee or board, immunity from process: RCW 4.24.250.

Standards and procedures for hospital staff membership or privileges: Chapter 70.43 RCW.

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(Formerly: Community mental health services act)Sections HTMLPDF 71.24.011Short title. HTMLPDF 71.24.015Legislative intent—Community behavioral health system. HTMLPDF 71.24.016Intent—Management of services—Work group on long-term involuntary inpatient care integration. HTMLPDF 71.24.025Definitions. HTMLPDF 71.24.030Grants, purchasing of services, for community behavioral health programs. HTMLPDF 71.24.035Director's powers and duties as state behavioral health authority. HTMLPDF 71.24.037Licensed or certified behavioral health agencies—Minimum standards—Inspections. HTMLPDF 71.24.038Investigations and inspections—Violations—Penalties. HTMLPDF 71.24.045Behavioral health administrative services organization powers and duties. HTMLPDF 71.24.061Children's mental health provider networks—Children's mental health evidence-based practice institute—Partnership access line pilot programs—Report to legislature. HTMLPDF 71.24.062Psychiatry consultation line—Implementation. HTMLPDF 71.24.063Partnership access lines—Psychiatric consultation lines—Data collection. HTMLPDF 71.24.064Partnership access lines—Psychiatric consultation lines—Funding—Performance measures. HTMLPDF 71.24.066Partnership access line pilot programs—Determination to be made permanent—Long-term funding. HTMLPDF 71.24.067Partnership access lines—Psychiatric consultation lines—Review. HTMLPDF 71.24.068Telebehavioral health access account. HTMLPDF 71.24.100County-run behavioral health administrative services organizations—Joint operating agreements—Requirements. HTMLPDF 71.24.112Health engagement hubs pilot program. HTMLPDF 71.24.113Grant program—Employment and education opportunities for persons recovering from a substance use disorder. HTMLPDF 71.24.115Recovery navigator programs. HTMLPDF 71.24.125Grant program—Treatment services—Regional access standards. HTMLPDF 71.24.135Expanded recovery support services program—Regional expanded recovery plans. HTMLPDF 71.24.145Homeless outreach stabilization transition program—Psychiatric outreach—Contingency management resources—Substance misuse prevention effort—Grants. HTMLPDF 71.24.155Grants to behavioral health administrative services, managed care organizations, and Indian health care providers—Accounting. HTMLPDF 71.24.160Proof as to uses made of state funds—Use of maintenance of effort funds. HTMLPDF 71.24.200Expenditures of county funds subject to county fiscal laws. HTMLPDF 71.24.215Sliding-scale fee schedules for clients receiving behavioral health services. HTMLPDF 71.24.220State grants may be withheld for noncompliance with chapter or related rules. HTMLPDF 71.24.240Eligibility for funding—Community behavioral health program plans to be approved by director prior to submittal to federal agency. HTMLPDF 71.24.250Behavioral health administrative services organizations—Receipt of gifts and grants. HTMLPDF 71.24.260Waiver of postgraduate educational requirements—Mental health professionals. HTMLPDF 71.24.300Behavioral health administrative services organizations—Advisory boards—Inclusion of tribes—Roles and responsibilities. HTMLPDF 71.24.335Reimbursement for behavioral health services provided through telemedicine or store and forward technology—Coverage requirements—Audio-only telemedicine. HTMLPDF 71.24.370Behavioral health services contracts—Limitation on state liability. HTMLPDF 71.24.380Purchase of behavioral health services—Contracting—Requirements. HTMLPDF 71.24.381Contracting for crisis services and medically necessary physical and behavioral health services. HTMLPDF 71.24.383Managed care organization contracting—Requirements. HTMLPDF 71.24.385Behavioral health administrative services and managed care organizations—Mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs—Development and design requirements. HTMLPDF 71.24.400Streamlining delivery system—Finding. HTMLPDF 71.24.405Streamlining delivery system. HTMLPDF 71.24.415Streamlining delivery system—Authority duties to achieve outcomes. HTMLPDF 71.24.420Expenditure of funds for operation of service delivery system—Appropriation levels—Outcome and performance measures—Report. HTMLPDF 71.24.430Coordination of services for behavioral health clients—Collaborative service delivery. HTMLPDF 71.24.432Coordination with regional crisis response systems—Regional protocols—Recommendations. HTMLPDF 71.24.435Behavioral health system—Improvement strategy. HTMLPDF 71.24.450Offenders with mental illnesses—Findings and intent. HTMLPDF 71.24.455Offenders with mental illnesses—Contracts for specialized access and services. HTMLPDF 71.24.460Offenders with mental illnesses—Report to legislature. HTMLPDF 71.24.470Reentry community services program—Contract for case management—Use of appropriated funds. HTMLPDF 71.24.480Reentry community services program—Limitation on liability due to treatment—Reporting requirements. HTMLPDF 71.24.490Evaluation and treatment services—Capacity needs—Behavioral health administrative services and managed care organizations. HTMLPDF 71.24.500Written guidance and trainings—Managed care—Incarcerated and involuntarily hospitalized persons. HTMLPDF 71.24.510Integrated comprehensive screening and assessment process—Implementation. HTMLPDF 71.24.520Substance use disorder program authority. HTMLPDF 71.24.522Substance use disorder—Training for parents of adolescents and transition age youth. HTMLPDF 71.24.525Agreements authorized under the interlocal cooperation act. HTMLPDF 71.24.530Local funding and donative funding requirements—Facilities, plans, programs. HTMLPDF 71.24.535Duties of authority. HTMLPDF 71.24.540Drug courts. HTMLPDF 71.24.545Comprehensive program for treatment—Regional facilities. HTMLPDF 71.24.546Substance use recovery services plan—Substance use recovery services advisory committee—Rules—Report. HTMLPDF 71.24.550City, town, or county without facility—Contribution of liquor taxes prerequisite to use of another's facility. HTMLPDF 71.24.555Liquor taxes and profits—City and county eligibility conditioned. HTMLPDF 71.24.560Opioid treatment programs—Pregnant individuals—Information and education. HTMLPDF 71.24.565Acceptance for approved treatment—Rules. HTMLPDF 71.24.570Emergency service patrol—Establishment—Rules. HTMLPDF 71.24.575Criminal laws limitations. HTMLPDF 71.24.580Criminal justice treatment account. HTMLPDF 71.24.585Opioid and substance use disorder treatment—State response. HTMLPDF 71.24.587Opioid use disorder treatment—Possession or use of lawfully prescribed medication—Declaration by state. HTMLPDF 71.24.589Law enforcement assisted diversion—Grant program. HTMLPDF 71.24.590Opioid treatment—Program licensing or certification by department, department duties—Use of medications by program—Definition. HTMLPDF 71.24.593Opioid use disorder treatment—Care of individuals and their newborns—Authority recommendations required. HTMLPDF 71.24.594Opioid overdose reversal medications—Education—Distribution—Labeling—Liability. HTMLPDF 71.24.595Statewide treatment and operating standards for opioid treatment programs—Evaluation and report. HTMLPDF 71.24.597Opioid overdose reversal medication—Coordinated purchasing and distribution. HTMLPDF 71.24.598Drug overdose response team. HTMLPDF 71.24.599Opioid use disorder—City and county jails—Funding. HTMLPDF 71.24.600Inability to contribute to cost of services no bar to admission—Authority may limit admissions for nonmedicaid clients. HTMLPDF 71.24.605Fetal alcohol screening and assessment services. HTMLPDF 71.24.610Interagency agreement on prenatal substance exposure programs. HTMLPDF 71.24.612Prenatal substance exposure—Recommendations. HTMLPDF 71.24.614Prenatal substance exposure—Contracting. HTMLPDF 71.24.615Chemical dependency treatment expenditures—Prioritization. HTMLPDF 71.24.618Withdrawal management services—Substance use disorder treatment services—Prior authorization—Utilization review—Medical necessity review. HTMLPDF 71.24.619Standard set of criteria—Authority review. HTMLPDF 71.24.621Withdrawal management services—Requirements for limiting medication usage. HTMLPDF 71.24.625Uniform application of chapter—Training for designated crisis responders. HTMLPDF 71.24.630Integrated, comprehensive screening and assessment process for substance use and mental disorders. HTMLPDF 71.24.635Cannabis consumption—Health care provider guidance—Promotion of reduction and cessation programs for populations at risk of serious complications—Request for proposal—Report. HTMLPDF 71.24.640Standards for certification or licensure of evaluation and treatment facilities. HTMLPDF 71.24.645Standards for certification or licensure of crisis stabilization units. HTMLPDF 71.24.648Standards for certification or licensure of intensive behavioral health treatment facilities. HTMLPDF 71.24.649Standards for certification or licensure of mental health peer-run respite centers. HTMLPDF 71.24.650Standards for certification or licensure of a clubhouse. HTMLPDF 71.24.657Recovery residences—Funding—Voucher program—Outreach—Training. HTMLPDF 71.24.660Recovery residences—Referrals by licensed or certified service providers. HTMLPDF 71.24.665Psychiatric treatment, evaluation, and bed utilization for American Indians and Alaska Natives—Report by authority. HTMLPDF 71.24.670Substance use disorder treatment facilities and entities—Record sharing. HTMLPDF 71.24.700Long-term inpatient care and mental health placements—Contracting with community hospitals and evaluation and treatment facilities. HTMLPDF 71.24.710Reentry services—Work group. HTMLPDF 71.24.715Reentry services—Waiver application. HTMLPDF 71.24.720Less restrictive alternative treatment—Transition teams. HTMLPDF 71.24.845Transfer of clients between behavioral health administrative services organizations—Uniform transfer agreement. HTMLPDF 71.24.847Transfer of clients—Policy and statistic reporting. HTMLPDF 71.24.850Regional service areas—Report—Managed care integration. HTMLPDF 71.24.852Intensive behavioral health treatment facilities—Resident rights and access to ombuds services—Recommendations to governor and legislature. HTMLPDF 71.24.855Finding—Intent—State hospitals. HTMLPDF 71.24.861Behavioral health system coordination committee. HTMLPDF 71.24.870Behavioral health services—Adoption of rules—Audit. HTMLPDF 71.24.872Regulatory parity between primary care and behavioral health care settings—Initial documentation requirements for patients—Administrative burdensomeness. 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Comprehensive community health centers: Chapter 70.10 RCW.

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Veterans classified as resident students: RCW 28B.15.014.

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Agencies for care of children, expectant mothers, individuals with developmental disabilities: Chapter 74.15 RCW.

Children and youth services: Chapter 72.05 RCW.

Enforcement of support of dependent children: Chapters 74.20 and 74.20A RCW.

Sale or gift of tobacco to minor is gross misdemeanor: RCW 26.28.080.

State schools for blind and deaf: Chapter 72.40 RCW.

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Chapter 75.32 RCW Dispositions

PRIVILEGE FEES AND FISH SALES TAXES

Notes: Reviser's note: Chapter 75.32 RCW was repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10 which also contained a savings clause and authority to exercise for four years the powers and duties under RCW 75.32.090 through 75.32.130 for administration of taxes due before July 1, 1980. For text of RCW 75.32.090 through 75.32.130, see volume 6 of the 1979 Revised Code of Washington. 1980 c 98 § 10 has been set out in a note following the chapter 82.27 RCW digest.

                    75.32.001 
                    "Primary market value" defined.


                    [1965 ex.s. c 71 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.003 
                    "Food fish and shellfish" include parts.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 327 § 25.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.010 
                    "Columbia River district" defined.


                    [1955 c 12 § 75.32.010.  Prior:  1949 c 107 § 1(2), part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-60(2), part.]

                    Repealed by 1963 ex.s. c 10 § 3.






                    75.32.020 
                    Privilege fees and fish sales taxes required.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 327 § 19; 1955 c 12 § 75.32.020.  Prior:  1949 c 107 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-60, part.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.030 
                    Canners, processors, dealers — Privilege fees — Exceptions.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 203 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 327 § 20; 1963 ex.s. c 10 § 1; 1955 c 212 § 12; 1955 c 12 § 75.32.030.  Prior:  1953 c 207 § 6; 1951 c 271 § 34; 1949 c 107 § 1(1); Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-60(1).]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.033 
                    Credits against privilege fees owed under RCW 75.32.030.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 327 § 23.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.035 
                    Rules as to proof required for credits claimed under RCW 75.32.033.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 327 § 24.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.040 
                    Canners, processors, dealers — Columbia River district — Privilege fees.


                    [1955 c 12 § 75.32.040.  Prior:  1949 c 107 § 1(2), part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-60(2), part.]

                    Repealed by 1963 ex.s. c 10 § 3.






                    75.32.051 
                    Oyster canners, processors, dealers — Privilege fee.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 327 § 21; 1955 c 212 § 13.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.055 
                    Fish sales tax — Imposed — Rates — Exemptions.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 327 § 22.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.060 
                    Fishing guides — Privilege fees.


                    [1955 c 12 § 75.32.060.  Prior:  1949 c 107 § 1(4); Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-60(4).]

                    Repealed by 1955 c 212 § 14.






                    75.32.065 
                    Payment of privilege fees and fish sales tax — Food fish or shellfish handled by original receivers — Sales to nonresident purchasers.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 327 § 26.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.070 
                    Catch fees required — Exception — Privilege, catch, fees when Oregon fees already paid.


                    [1973 1st ex.s. c 63 § 1; 1963 ex.s. c 10 § 2; 1955 c 12 § 75.32.070.  Prior:  1951 c 271 § 35; 1949 c 107 § 1(5), part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-60(5), part.]

                    Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 327 § 32.






                    75.32.075 
                    Landing fee.


                    [1951 c 271 § 45.]

                    Repealed by 1953 c 207 § 7.






                    75.32.080 
                    Collection of fish sales tax by original receiver — "Original receiver" defined.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 327 § 27; 1955 c 12 § 75.32.080.  Prior:  1953 c 207 § 8; 1951 c 271 § 36; 1949 c 107 § 1(5), part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-60(5), part.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.090 
                    When privilege fees and fish sales taxes due and payable — Returns.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 327 § 28; 1967 c 193 § 1; 1963 ex.s. c 9 § 1; 1955 c 12 § 75.32.090.  Prior:  1949 c 107 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-61.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.100 
                    Delinquent payments — Interest — Lien.


                    [1955 c 12 § 75.32.100.  Prior:  1951 c 271 § 37; 1949 c 107 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-62.]

                    Repealed by 1963 ex.s. c 9 § 3.






                    75.32.101 
                    Delinquent payments — Penalties — Interest — Lien — Date of filing governed by postmark.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 327 § 29; 1963 ex.s. c 9 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.110 
                    Director may make rules, etc., to insure payment of fees and taxes.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 327 § 30; 1955 c 12 § 75.32.110.  Prior:  1949 c 107 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-63.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.115 
                    Audits — Rules and procedures.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 327 § 31.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.120 
                    Penalty for violations.


                    [1955 c 12 § 75.32.120.  Prior:  1949 c 107 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-64.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.






                    75.32.130 
                    Director may require bond after wilful violation — License revocation for failure.


                    [1955 c 12 § 75.32.130.  Prior:  1949 c 107 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-65.]

                    Repealed by 1980 c 98 § 10.  Later enactment, see chapter 82.27 RCW.




















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FISH AND WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT CODE

Sections HTMLPDF 77.15.005Finding—Intent. HTMLPDF 77.15.010Exemption for department actions. HTMLPDF 77.15.020Authority to define violation of rule as infraction—Agreement to enforce certain civil infractions. HTMLPDF 77.15.030Individual animal unlawfully taken—Separate offense. HTMLPDF 77.15.040Jurisdiction. HTMLPDF 77.15.050"Conviction" defined. HTMLPDF 77.15.060Reference to chapters 7.84 and 9A.20 RCW. HTMLPDF 77.15.065Authority of attorney general if prosecuting attorney defaults. HTMLPDF 77.15.070Civil forfeiture of property used for violation of chapter. HTMLPDF 77.15.075Enforcement authority of fish and wildlife officers—Volunteer chaplain. HTMLPDF 77.15.077Fish and wildlife officers—Private law enforcement off-duty employment—Guidelines. HTMLPDF 77.15.080Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers—Inspection authority. HTMLPDF 77.15.085Seizure without warrant. HTMLPDF 77.15.090Search, arrest warrant—Issuance—Execution. HTMLPDF 77.15.092Arrest without warrant. HTMLPDF 77.15.094Search without warrant—Seizure of evidence, property—Limitation. HTMLPDF 77.15.096Inspection without warrant—Commercial fish and wildlife entities—Limitations. HTMLPDF 77.15.098Willful misconduct/gross negligence—Civil liability. HTMLPDF 77.15.100Seized fish, shellfish, wildlife, and covered animal species part or product—Forfeiture—Sale—Disposition of sale. HTMLPDF 77.15.110Acting for commercial purposes—When—Proof. HTMLPDF 77.15.120Endangered fish or wildlife—Unlawful taking—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.130Protected fish or wildlife—Unauthorized taking—Penalty—Criminal wildlife penalty assessment. HTMLPDF 77.15.135Unlawful sale, purchase, trade, barter, or distribution of covered animal species part or product—Penalty—Report to the legislature—Adoption of rules. HTMLPDF 77.15.150Poison or explosives—Unlawful use—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.160Infractions—Penalties. HTMLPDF 77.15.170Waste of fish and wildlife—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.180Unlawful interference with fishing or hunting gear—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.190Unlawful trapping—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.191Revocation of trapper's license—Placement of unauthorized traps. HTMLPDF 77.15.192Definitions. HTMLPDF 77.15.194Unlawful traps—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.196Unlawful poison—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.198Violation of RCW 77.15.194 or 77.15.196—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.210Obstructing the taking of fish, shellfish, or wildlife—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.212Damages due to violation of RCW 77.15.210—Civil action. HTMLPDF 77.15.230Department lands or facilities—Unlawful use—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.240Unlawful use of dogs—Penalty—Authority to take or destroy a dog—Certain hazing activities permitted. HTMLPDF 77.15.245Unlawful practices—Black bear baiting—Exceptions—Illegal hunting—Use of dogs—Exceptions—Penalties. HTMLPDF 77.15.250Unlawful release or possession of fish, shellfish, or wildlife—Penalty—Unlawful release of deleterious exotic wildlife—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.260Unlawful trafficking in fish, shellfish, or wildlife—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.265Unlawful possession of fish, shellfish, or wildlife knowingly taken in violation of another state's or country's laws—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.270Providing false information—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.280Reporting of fish or wildlife harvest—Rules violation—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.290Unlawful transportation of fish or wildlife—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.300Unlawful hydraulic project activities—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.310Unlawful failure to use or maintain approved fish guard on water diversion device—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.320Unlawful failure to provide, maintain, or operate fishway for dam or other obstruction—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.340Unlawful operation of a game farm—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.350Inspection and disease control of aquatic farms—Rules violation—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.360Unlawful interfering in department operations—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.370Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree—Penalty—Criminal wildlife penalty assessment. HTMLPDF 77.15.380Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.382Unlawful use of shellfish gear for personal use purposes—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.390Seaweed—Unlawful taking—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.395Hunter safety—Visible clothing requirement—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.400Unlawful hunting of wild birds—Violation of a rule requiring nontoxic shot—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.410Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.420Illegally taken or possessed wildlife—Criminal wildlife penalty assessed. HTMLPDF 77.15.425Fish and wildlife enforcement reward account. HTMLPDF 77.15.430Unlawful hunting of wild animals—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.435Unlawful hunting on, retrieving hunted wildlife from, or collecting wildlife parts from the property of another—Defense—Penalty—Forfeiture and disposition of wildlife. HTMLPDF 77.15.440Weapons, traps, or dogs on game reserves—Unlawful use—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.450Spotlighting big game—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.460Loaded rifle or shotgun in vehicle—Unlawful use or possession—Unlawful use of a loaded firearm—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.470Wildlife check stations or field inspections—Unlawful avoidance—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.480Certain devices declared public nuisances. HTMLPDF 77.15.500Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.510Acting as a game fish guide, food fish guide, or chartering without a license—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.520Commercial fishing—Unlawful gear or methods—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.522Unlawful use of shellfish gear for commercial purposes—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.530Unlawful use of a nondesignated vessel—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.540Unlawful use of a commercial fishery license—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.550Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.552Qualifying commercial fishing violations. HTMLPDF 77.15.554License suspension review committee. HTMLPDF 77.15.565Wholesale fish buyer a limited fish seller—Accounting of commercial harvest—Penalties. HTMLPDF 77.15.568Secondary commercial fish receiver's failure to account for commercial harvest—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.570Participation of non-Indians in Indian fishery forbidden—Exceptions, definitions, penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.580Unlawful use of net to take fish—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.590Commercial fishing vessel—Unlawful use for recreational or charter fishing—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.600Engaging in commercial wildlife activity without a license—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.610Unlawful use of a commercial wildlife license—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.620Engaging in fish dealing activity without a license—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.630Unlawful fish and shellfish catch accounting—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.640Unlawful wholesale fish buying and dealing—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.650Unlawful purchase or use of a license—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.660Unlawful use of scientific permit—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.670Suspension of department privileges—Violation—Penalty—Violations of child support-based suspensions. HTMLPDF 77.15.675Hunting while intoxicated—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.680Department authority to suspend privileges—Form and procedure. HTMLPDF 77.15.690Department authority to revoke licenses. HTMLPDF 77.15.700Grounds for department revocation and suspension of recreational license—Appeal. HTMLPDF 77.15.710Conviction for assault—Revocation of licenses and suspension of privileges. HTMLPDF 77.15.720Discharge of firearm, bow, or crossbow while hunting—In a manner that injures a person or that kills or causes substantial bodily harm to livestock—Suspension of hunting privileges—Appeal. HTMLPDF 77.15.730Wildlife violator compact citations and convictions. HTMLPDF 77.15.732Citations from wildlife violator compact party state—Failure to comply. HTMLPDF 77.15.740Protection of southern resident orca—Unlawful activities—Penalty—Signage—Outreach and education—Duties of commercial whale watching vessel. HTMLPDF 77.15.750Unlawful use of a department permit—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.760Suspension of a master hunter permit—Appeal hearing. HTMLPDF 77.15.770Unlawful trade in shark fins—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.780Disposition of judicially forfeited seized property. HTMLPDF 77.15.790Negligently feeding, attempting to feed, or attracting large wild carnivores to land or a building—Infraction. HTMLPDF 77.15.792Intentionally feeding or attempting to feed large wild carnivores or intentionally attracting large wild carnivores to land or a building—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.800Engaging in wildlife rehabilitation without a permit—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.803Inspection of aquatic conveyance. HTMLPDF 77.15.805Violation of an invasive species law—Warrant. HTMLPDF 77.15.807Invasive species in or on water body or property—Warrant. HTMLPDF 77.15.809Unlawful use of invasive species in the second degree—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.811Unlawful use of invasive species in the first degree—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.813Unlawfully engaging in fishing guide activity—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.815Unlawfully engaging in commercial whale watching—Penalty. HTMLPDF 77.15.900Short title.

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WILDLIFE DAMAGE

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LOCATION OF MINING CLAIMS

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Chapter 79.01 RCW Dispositions

PUBLIC LANDS ACT

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                    79.01.004 
                    "Public lands," "state lands" defined.


                    [2003 c 334 § 301; 1927 c 255 § 1; RRS § 7797-1.  Prior:  1911 c 36 § 1; 1907 c 256 § 1; 1897 c 89 §§ 4, 5; 1895 c 178 §§ 1, 2.  Formerly RCW 79.04.010.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.02.010 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 554.






                    79.01.006 
                    Charitable, educational, penal, and reformatory real property — Inventory — Transfer.


                    [1996 c 288 § 51; 1996 c 261 § 1; 1991 c 204 § 1.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.02.400 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 554.






                    79.01.007 
                    Charitable, educational, penal, and reformatory real property — High economic return potential — Income.


                    [2003 c 334 § 303; 1991 c 204 § 5.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.02.410 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 554.






                    79.01.008 
                    "Outer harbor line."


                    [1927 c 255 § 2; RRS § 7797-2.  Prior:  1911 c 36 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 4; 1895 c 178 § 1.  Formerly RCW 79.04.020.]

                    Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 183, effective July 1, 1983.  Later enactment, see RCW 79.90.015.






                    79.01.009 
                    Real property — Transfer or disposal without public auction.


                    [1992 c 167 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.17.200 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 560.






                    79.01.012 
                    "Harbor area."


                    [1927 c 255 § 3; RRS § 7797-3.  Prior:  1911 c 36 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 4; 1895 c 178 § 1.  Formerly RCW 79.04.030.]

                    Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 183, effective July 1, 1983.  Later enactment, see RCW 79.90.020.






                    79.01.016 
                    "Inner harbor line."


                    [1927 c 255 § 4; RRS § 7797-4.  Formerly RCW 79.04.040.]

                    Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 183, effective July 1, 1983.  Later enactment, see RCW 79.90.025.






                    79.01.020 
                    "First-class tidelands."


                    [1927 c 255 § 5; RRS § 7797-5.  Prior:  1897 c 89 § 39; 1895 c 178 § 52.  Formerly RCW 79.04.050.]

                    Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 183, effective July 1, 1983.  Later enactment, see RCW 79.90.030.






                    79.01.024 
                    "Second-class tidelands."


                    [1927 c 255 § 6; RRS § 7797-6.  Prior:  1897 c 89 § 39; 1895 c 178 § 52.  Formerly RCW 79.04.060.]

                    Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 183, effective July 1, 1983.  Later enactment, see RCW 79.90.035.






                    79.01.028 
                    "First-class shorelands."


                    [1927 c 255 § 7; RRS § 7797-7.  Prior:  1897 c 89 § 39; 1895 c 178 § 52.  Formerly RCW 79.04.070.]

                    Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 183, effective July 1, 1983.  Later enactment, see RCW 79.90.040.






                    79.01.032 
                    "Second-class shorelands."


                    [1927 c 255 § 8; RRS § 7797-8.  Prior:  1897 c 89 § 39; 1895 c 178 § 52.  Formerly RCW 79.04.080.]

                    Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 183, effective July 1, 1983.  Later enactment, see RCW 79.90.045.






                    79.01.036 
                    "Improvements" defined.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 147; 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 9; RRS § 7797-9.  Prior:  1897 c 89 § 5.  Formerly RCW 79.04.090.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 334 § 551.






                    79.01.038 
                    "Valuable materials" defined.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 148; 1959 c 257 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 334 § 551.






                    79.01.040 
                    Board of state land commissioners.


                    [1941 c 217 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 7797-10.  Formerly RCW 43.65.010.]

                    Decodified pursuant to 1988 c 128 § 77.






                    79.01.044 
                    Harbor line commission.


                    [1927 c 255 § 11; RRS § 7797-11.  Formerly RCW 43.65.040, part.]

                    Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 183, effective July 1, 1983.  Later enactment, see RCW 79.90.070.






                    79.01.048 
                    Board of appraisers.


                    [1988 c 128 § 50; 1927 c 255 § 12; RRS § 7797-12.  Formerly RCW 43.65.030.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 334 § 551.






                    79.01.052 
                    Board of natural resources — Records — Rules and regulations.


                    [2003 c 334 § 304; 1988 c 128 § 51; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 149; 1927 c 255 § 13; RRS § 7797-13.  Formerly RCW 43.65.020.]

                    Recodified as RCW 43.30.235 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 553.






                    79.01.056 
                    Commissioner of public lands — Deputy — Appointment — Powers — Oath.


                    [2003 c 334 § 305; 1927 c 255 § 14; RRS § 7797-14.  Prior:  1903 c 33 § 1; RRS § 7815.  Formerly RCW 43.12.020.]

                    Recodified as RCW 43.12.021 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 552.






                    79.01.060 
                    Auditors and cashiers — Inspectors — Other assistants.


                    [2003 c 334 § 306; 1927 c 255 § 15; RRS § 7797-15.  Formerly RCW 43.12.030.]

                    Recodified as RCW 43.12.031 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 552.






                    79.01.064 
                    Official bonds.


                    [2003 c 334 § 307; 1927 c 255 § 16; RRS § 7797-16.  Prior:  1907 c 119 §§ 1, 2; RRS §§ 7816, 7817.  Formerly RCW 43.12.040.]

                    Recodified as RCW 43.12.041 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 552.






                    79.01.068 
                    Land inspectors — Compensation — Oaths.


                    [1988 c 128 § 52; 1927 c 255 § 17; RRS § 7797-17.  Prior:  (i) 1907 c 256 § 2; RRS § 7836.  (ii) 1897 c 89 §§ 6, 8; RRS § 7838.  Formerly RCW 43.12.050.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 334 § 551.






                    79.01.072 
                    False statements — Penalty.


                    [1988 c 128 § 53; 1927 c 255 § 18; RRS § 7797-18.  Formerly RCW 43.12.060.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 334 § 551.

Notes: Reviser's note: RCW 79.01.072 was amended by 2003 c 53 § 378 without reference to its repeal by 2003 c 334 § 551. It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.

                    79.01.074 
                    Department authority to accept land.


                    [1986 c 100 § 48.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.10.020 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 555.






                    79.01.076 
                    Selection to complete uncompleted grants.


                    [1927 c 255 § 19; RRS § 7797-19.  Prior:  1897 c 89 §§ 5, 7, 9, 10.  Formerly RCW 79.08.050.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.02.150 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 554.






                    79.01.080 
                    Relinquishment on failure or rejection of selection.


                    [2003 c 334 § 308; 1927 c 255 § 20; RRS § 7797-20.  Prior:  1899 c 63 § 1.  Formerly RCW 79.08.060.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.02.160 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 554.






                    79.01.082 
                    Appraisal — Defined.


                    [2003 c 334 § 309; 2001 c 250 § 10.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.15.055 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 559.






                    79.01.084 
                    Appraisal, transfer, sale, and lease of state lands, valuable materials — Blank forms of applications.


                    [2003 c 334 § 310; 2001 c 250 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 150; 1959 c 257 § 2; 1927 c 255 § 21; RRS § 7797-21.  Prior:  1909 c 223 § 2; 1907 c 256 § 5; 1903 c 74 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 11; 1895 c 178 §§ 17, 18.  Formerly RCW 79.08.040.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.02.230 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 554.






                    79.01.088 
                    Who may purchase or lease — Application — Fees.


                    [2003 c 334 § 311; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 151; 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 2; 1967 c 163 § 4; 1959 c 257 § 3; 1927 c 255 § 22; RRS § 7797-22.  Prior:  1909 c 223 § 2; 1907 c 256 § 5; 1903 c 74 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 11; 1895 c 178 §§ 17, 18.  Formerly RCW 79.12.010.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.040 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.092 
                    Inspection and appraisal — Minimum price of lands for educational purposes — Improvements on land.


                    [2003 c 334 § 314; 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 3; 1967 ex.s. c 78 § 3; 1959 c 257 § 4; 1941 c 217 § 2; 1935 c 136 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 23; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 7797-23.  Prior:  1909 c 223 § 2; 1907 c 256 § 5; 1903 c 74 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 11; 1895 c 178 §§ 17, 18.  Formerly RCW 79.12.020.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.080 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.093 
                    Statutes not applicable to state tidelands, shorelands, harbor areas, and the beds of navigable waters.


                    [2003 c 334 § 317; 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 22.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.02.095 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 554.






                    79.01.094 
                    Powers of department over lands granted to state for educational purposes.


                    [2003 c 334 § 318; 1988 c 128 § 54; 1941 c 217 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 7797-23A.  Formerly RCW 43.65.060.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.020 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.095 
                    Economic analysis of state lands held in trust — Scope — Use.


                    [2003 c 334 § 320; 1969 ex.s. c 131 § 1.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.10.090 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 555.






                    79.01.096 
                    Maximum and minimum acreage subject to sale or lease — Exception — Approval by legislature or regents — Duration of leases — Alteration of leases.


                    [2003 c 334 § 321; 1982 c 54 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 200 § 1; 1970 ex.s. c 46 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 78 § 1; 1959 c 257 § 5; 1955 c 394 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 24; RRS § 7797-24.  Prior:  1915 c 147 § 15; 1909 p 256 § 4; 1907 c 256 § 5; 1903 c 91 § 3; 1897 c 89 § 11.  Formerly RCW 79.12.030.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.010 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.  See also RCW 79.13.060.






                    79.01.100 
                    Maximum area of urban or suburban state land — Platting.


                    [2003 c 334 § 324; 1967  ex.s. c 78 § 4; 1959 c 257 § 6; 1927 c 255 § 25; RRS § 7797-25.  Prior:  1909 c 223 § 2; 1907 c 256 § 5; 1903 c 74 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 11; 1895 c 178 §§ 17, 18.  Formerly RCW 79.12.040.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.250 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.104 
                    Vacation of plat by commissioner — Vested rights.


                    [2003 c 334 § 325; 1959 c 257 § 7; 1927 c 255 § 26; RRS § 7797-26.  Prior:  1903 c 127 §§ 1, 2.  Formerly RCW 79.12.050.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.260 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.108 
                    Vacation on petition — Preference right to purchase.


                    [2003 c 334 § 326; 1959 c 257 § 8; 1927 c 255 § 27; RRS § 7797-27.  Prior:  1903 c 127 § 3.  Formerly RCW 79.12.060.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.270 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.112 
                    Entire section may be inspected.


                    [2003 c 334 § 327; 1959 c 257 § 9; 1927 c 255 § 28; RRS § 7797-28.  Prior:  1909 c 223 § 2.  Formerly RCW 79.12.070.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.060 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.116 
                    Date of sale limited by time of appraisal — Sale of valuable materials.


                    [2003 c 334 § 328; 2001 c 250 § 2; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 152; 1959 c 257 § 10; 1935 c 55 § 1 (adding section 29 to 1927 c 255 in lieu of original section 29 which was vetoed); RRS § 7797-29.  Prior:  1909 c 223 § 2.  Formerly RCW 79.12.080.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.100 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.120 
                    Survey to determine area subject to sale or lease.


                    [2003 c 334 § 330; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 153; 1959 c 257 § 11; 1927 c 255 § 30; RRS § 7797-30.  Prior:  1909 c 223 § 2; 1907 c 256 § 5; 1903 c 74 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 11; 1895 c 178 §§ 17, 18.  Formerly RCW 79.12.090.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.070 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.124 
                    Valuable materials sold separately, when.


                    [2003 c 334 § 331; 2001 c 250 § 3; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 154; 1959 c 257 § 12; 1929 c 220 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 31; RRS § 7797-31.  Prior:  1915 c 147 § 2; 1909 c 223 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 6; 1901 c 148 § 1; 1899 c 129 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 12; 1895 c 178 § 23.  Formerly RCW 79.12.100.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.15.010 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 559.






                    79.01.126 
                    Timber sold separately — Contract provisions for sale price adjustments.


                    [1983 1st ex.s. c 12 § 1; 1982 c 222 § 14.]

                    Expired October 1, 1987.






                    79.01.128 
                    Management of public lands within watershed area providing water supply for city or town — Lake Whatcom municipal watershed pilot project — Report — Exclusive method of condemnation by city or town for watershed purposes.


                    [2003 c 334 § 332; 1999 c 257 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 234 § 11; 1927 c 255 § 32; RRS § 7797-32.  Prior:  1915 c 147 § 2; 1909 c 223 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 6; 1901 c 148 § 1; 1899 c 129 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 12; 1895 c 178 § 23.  Formerly RCW 79.12.110.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.10.070 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 555.






                    79.01.132 
                    Valuable materials sold separately — Initial deposit — Advance payment/guarantee payment — Time limit on removal — Direct sale of valuable materials — Performance security — Proof of taxes paid.


                    [2003 c 381 § 1; 2001 c 250 § 4; 2001 c 187 § 1; 1999 c 51 § 1; 1997 c 116 § 1; 1989 c 148 § 1; 1988 c 136 § 2; 1983 c 2 § 16.  Prior:  1982 c 222 § 11; 1982 c 27 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 52 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 123 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 14 § 2; 1961 c 73 § 1; 1959 c 257 § 13; 1927 c 255 § 33; RRS § 7797-33; prior:  1915 c 147 § 2; 1909 c 223 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 6; 1901 c 148 § 1; 1899 c 129 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 12; 1895 c 178 § 23.  Formerly RCW 79.12.120.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 334 § 551.






                    79.01.133 
                    Valuable materials sold separately — "Lump sum sale" and "scale sale" defined for purposes of RCW 79.01.132.


                    [1969 ex.s. c 14 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 334 § 551.






                    79.01.1331 
                    Short title.


                    [1982 c 222 § 2.]

                    Expired December 31, 1984.






                    79.01.1332 
                    Definitions.


                    [1982 c 222 § 3.]

                    Expired December 31, 1984.






                    79.01.1333 
                    Extension of existing state timber sales contracts authorized — Conditions and limitations — Expiration of authority.


                    [1982 c 222 § 4.]

                    Expired December 31, 1984.






                    79.01.1334 
                    Existing sales of timber purchased at auction — Credit of extension fee to purchase of timber — Authorized — Conditions — Extension of contracts on which extension fees have been paid.


                    [1982 c 222 § 5.]

                    Expired December 31, 1984.






                    79.01.1335 
                    Defaults on certain timber sale contracts — Prohibition on refunds — Administrative fee — Credit for road work — Use — Other defaults.


                    [1982 c 222 § 6.]

                    Expired December 31, 1984.






                    79.01.1336 
                    Extension of eligible timber sale contracts in default.


                    [1982 c 222 § 7.]

                    Expired December 31, 1984.






                    79.01.1337 
                    Rules to be adopted.


                    [1982 c 222 § 8.]

                    Expired December 31, 1984.






                    79.01.1338 
                    Interest rate limitation.


                    [1982 c 222 § 9.]

                    Expired December 31, 1984.






                    79.01.1339 
                    RCW 79.01.1331 through 79.01.1339 inapplicable to timber damaged by Mount St. Helens.


                    [1982 c 222 § 10.]

                    Expired December 31, 1984.






                    79.01.134 
                    Contract for sale of rock, gravel, etc. — Forfeiture — Royalties — Monthly reports — Audit of books.


                    [2003 c 334 § 335; 1985 c 197 § 1; 1961 c 73 § 11.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.15.300 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 559.






                    79.01.135 
                    Contract for sale of rock, gravel, etc. — Royalties — Consideration of flood protection value.


                    [1984 c 212 § 10.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.90.325 pursuant to 1991 c 322 § 27.






                    79.01.136 
                    Separate appraisal of improvements before sale or lease — Damages and waste to be deducted — Appraisal by review board.


                    [2003 c 334 § 336; 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 5; 1959 c 257 § 14; 1927 c 255 § 34; RRS § 7797-34.  Prior:  1915 c 147 § 2; 1909 c 223 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 6; 1901 c 148 § 1; 1899 c 129 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 12; 1895 c 178 § 23.  Formerly RCW 79.12.130.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.110 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.140 
                    Possession after termination or expiration of lease — Extensions for crop rotation.


                    [1979 ex.s. c 109 § 6; 1927 c 255 § 35; RRS § 7797-35.  Prior:  1915 c 147 § 19.  Formerly RCW 79.12.140.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 334 § 551.






                    79.01.144 
                    Reversion of unremoved or unauthorized improvements — Payment by purchaser.


                    [1927 c 255 § 36; RRS § 7797-36.  Prior:  1915 c 147 § 19.  Formerly RCW 79.12.150.]

                    Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 23.






                    79.01.148 
                    Deposit by purchaser to cover value of improvements.


                    [2003 c 334 § 338; 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 7; 1935 c 57 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 37; RRS § 7797-37.  Prior:  1915 c 147 § 2; 1909 c 223 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 6; 1901 c 148 § 1; 1899 c 129 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 12; 1895 c 178 § 23.  Formerly RCW 79.12.160.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.160 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.152 
                    Witnesses — Compelling attendance, examination, etc., in fixing values.


                    [1988 c 128 § 55; 1927 c 255 § 38; RRS § 7797-38.  Prior:  1915 c 147 § 2; 1909 c 223 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 6; 1901 c 148 § 1; 1899 c 129 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 12; 1895 c 178 § 23.  Formerly RCW 79.12.170.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 334 § 551.






                    79.01.156 
                    Sale of land after removal of timber or other valuable material.


                    [1927 c 255 § 39; RRS § 7797-39.  Prior:  1915 c 147 § 2; 1909 c 223 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 6; 1901 c 148 § 1; 1899 c 129 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 12; 1895 c 178 § 23.  Formerly RCW 79.12.180.]

                    Repealed by 1959 c 257 § 48.






                    79.01.160 
                    Rules or procedures for removal of valuable materials sold.


                    [2003 c 334 § 339; 2001 c 250 § 5; 1959 c 257 § 15; 1927 c 255 § 40; RRS § 7797-40.  Prior:  1915 c 147 § 2; 1909 c 223 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 6; 1901 c 148 § 1; 1899 c 129 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 12; 1895 c 178 § 23.  Formerly RCW 79.12.190.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.15.030 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 559.






                    79.01.164 
                    Classification of land after timber removed — Lands for reforestation reserved.


                    [2003 c 334 § 340; 1959 c 257 § 16; 1927 c 255 § 41; RRS § 7797-41.  Prior:  1915 c 147 § 2; 1909 c 223 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 6; 1901 c 148 § 1; 1899 c 129 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 12; 1895 c 178 § 23.  Formerly RCW 79.12.200.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.10.080 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 555.






                    79.01.168 
                    Sale of valuable materials — Inspection, appraisal without application or deposit.


                    [2003 c 334 § 341; 1961 c 73 § 2; 1959 c 257 § 17; 1927 c 255 § 42; RRS § 7797-42.  Prior:  1915 c 147 § 2.  Formerly RCW 79.12.210.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.15.040 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 559.






                    79.01.172 
                    Disposition of crops on forfeited land.


                    [2003 c 334 § 342; 1927 c 255 § 43; RRS § 7797-43.  Prior:  1915 c 89 §§ 1, 2.  Formerly RCW 79.12.240.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.13.080 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 557.






                    79.01.176 
                    Road material — Sale to public authorities — Disposition of proceeds.


                    [2003 c 334 § 343; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 155; 1927 c 255 § 44; RRS § 7797-44.  Prior:  1923 c 71 § 1; 1917 c 148 § 13.  Formerly RCW 79.12.250.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.15.320 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 559.






                    79.01.178 
                    Material removed for channel or harbor improvement, or flood control — Use for public purpose.


                    [1977 ex.s. c 87 § 1; 1970 ex.s. c 54 § 1; 1965 c 47 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 183, effective July 1, 1983.  Later enactment, see RCW 79.90.150.






                    79.01.180 
                    Certificate of appraisement to county auditor — Posting — Notice to applicant — Objection to appraisement.


                    [1927 c 255 § 45; RRS § 7797-45.  Prior:  1903 c 79 § 1; 1897 c 79 § 13; 1895 c 178 § 22.  Formerly RCW 79.12.290.]

                    Repealed by 1959 c 257 § 48.






                    79.01.184 
                    Sale procedure — Fixing date, place, and time of sale — Notice — Publication and posting — Advertisement for informational purposes only — Direct sale to applicant without notice, when.


                    [2003 c 381 § 2; 2003 c 334 § 344; 2001 c 250 § 6; 1997 c 116 § 2; 1989 c 148 § 2; 1988 c 136 § 3; 1983 c 2 § 17.  Prior:  1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 156; 1982 c 27 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 123 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 14 § 3; 1959 c 257 § 18; 1927 c 255 § 46; RRS § 7797-46; prior:  1923 c 19 § 1; 1913 c 36 § 1; 1909 c 223 § 4; 1907 c 152 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 14; 1895 c 178 § 28.  Formerly RCW 79.12.300.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.120 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.188 
                    Sale procedure — Pamphlet list of lands or valuable materials.


                    [2003 c 381 § 4; 2003 c 334 § 346; 2001 c 250 § 7; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 157; 1959 c 257 § 19; 1927 c 255 § 47; RRS § 7797-47.  Prior:  1923 c 19 § 1; 1913 c 36 § 1; 1909 c 223 § 4; 1907 c 152 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 14; 1895 c 178 § 28.  Formerly RCW 79.12.310.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.130 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.192 
                    Sale procedure — Additional advertising expense.


                    [2003 c 334 § 348; 1927 c 255 § 48; RRS § 7797-48.  Prior:  1923 c 19 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 14.  Formerly codified as RCW 79.12.320.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.140 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.196 
                    Sale procedure — Place of sale — Hours — Reoffer — Continuance.


                    [2003 c 334 § 349; 1965 ex.s. c 23 § 3; 1959 c 257 § 20; 1927 c 255 § 49; RRS § 7797-49.  Prior:  1923 c 19 § 1; 1913 c 36 § 1; 1909 c 223 § 4; 1907 c 152 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 14; 1895 c 178 § 28.  Formerly RCW 79.12.330.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.165 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.200 
                    Sale procedure — Sales at auction or by sealed bid — Minimum price — Exception as to minor sale of valuable materials at auction.


                    [2003 c 381 § 3; 2003 c 334 § 352; 1989 c 148 § 3; 1988 c 136 § 1; 1979 c 54 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 45 § 1; 1971  ex.s. c 123 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 14 § 4; 1961 c 73 § 3; 1959 c 257 § 21; 1933 c 66 § 1; 1927 c 255 § 50; RRS § 7797-50.  Prior:  1923 c 19 § 1; 1913 c 36 § 1; 1909 c 223 § 4; 1907 c 152 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 14; 1895 c 178 § 28.  Formerly RCW 79.12.340.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.090 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.204 
                    Sale procedure — Conduct of sales — Deposits — Memorandum of purchase — Bid bonds.


                    [2003 c 334 § 354; 2001 c 250 § 8; 1982 c 27 § 2; 1979 c 54 § 3; 1961 c 73 § 4; 1959 c 257 § 22; 1927 c 255 § 51; RRS § 7797-51.  Prior:  1923 c 19 § 1; 1913 c 36 § 1; 1909 c 223 § 4; 1907 c 152 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 14; 1895 c 178 § 28.  Formerly RCW 79.12.350.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.150 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.208 
                    Sale procedure — Readvertisement of lands not sold.


                    [2003 c 334 § 356; 1927 c 255 § 52; RRS § 7797-52.  Prior:  1923 c 19 § 1; 1913 c 36 § 1; 1909 c 223 § 4; 1907 c 152 § 1; 1897 c 89 § 14; 1895 c 178 § 24.  Formerly RCW 79.12.360.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.190 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.212 
                    Sale procedure — Confirmation of sale.


                    [2003 c 334 § 357; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 158; 1959 c 257 § 23; 1927 c 255 § 53; RRS § 7797-53.  Prior:  1907 c 256 § 7; 1903 c 79 § 2; 1897 c 89 § 15; 1895 c 178 § 29.  Formerly RCW 79.12.370.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.175 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.216 
                    Sale procedure — Terms — Deferred payments, rate of interest.


                    [2003 c 334 § 359; 1984 c 222 § 11; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 159; 1969 ex.s. c 267 § 1; 1959 c 257 § 24; 1927 c 255 § 54; RRS § 7797-54.  Prior:  1917 c 149 § 1; 1915 c 147 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 3; 1897 c 89 § 16; 1895 c 178 §§ 25, 29.  Formerly RCW 79.12.380.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.11.030 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 556.






                    79.01.220 
                    Sale procedure — Certificate to governor of payment in full — Deed.


                    [2003 c 334 § 360; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 160; 1959 c 257 § 25; 1927 c 255 § 55; RRS § 7797-55.  Prior:  1917 c 149 § 1; 1915 c 147 § 3; 1907 c 256 § 3; 1897 c 89 § 16; 1895 c 178 §§ 25, 29.  Formerly RCW 79.12.390.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.02.270 pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 554.






                    79.01.

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Chapter 79.32 RCW Dispositions

TIDE AND SHORE LAND GRANTS TO UNITED STATES

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                    79.32.010 
                    Use of such lands granted — Purposes — Limitations.


                    [1927 c 255 § 150; RRS § 7797-150.]

                    Now codified as RCW 79.01.596.






                    79.32.020 
                    Application — Proof of upland use — Conveyance.


                    [1927 c 255 § 151; RRS § 7797-151.]

                    Now codified as RCW 79.01.600.






                    79.32.030 
                    Easements over tide or shore lands to United States.


                    [1927 c 255 § 152; RRS § 7797-152.]

                    Now codified as RCW 79.01.604.






                    79.32.040 
                    Reversion on cessation of use.


                    [1927 c 255 § 153; RRS § 7797-153.]

                    Now codified as RCW 79.01.608.




















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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 79.90 RCW Dispositions

AQUATIC LANDS — IN GENERAL

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                    79.90.010 
                    "Aquatic lands."


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.015 
                    "Outer harbor line."


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.020 
                    "Harbor area."


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 3.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.025 
                    "Inner harbor line."


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.030 
                    "First-class tidelands."


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 5.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.035 
                    "Second-class tidelands."


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 6.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.040 
                    "First-class shorelands."


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 7.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.045 
                    "Second-class shorelands."


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 8.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.050 
                    "Beds of navigable waters."


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 9.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.055 
                    "Improvements."


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 10.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.060 
                    "Valuable materials."


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 11.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.065 
                    "Person."


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 12.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.070 
                    Harbor line commission.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 13.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.080 
                    Board of natural resources — Records — Rules and regulations.


                    [2005 c 155 § 103; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 14.]

                    Recodified as RCW 43.30.540 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1004.






                    79.90.090 
                    Sale and lease of state-owned aquatic lands — Blank forms of applications.


                    [2005 c 155 § 104; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 15.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.100 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.100 
                    Who may purchase or lease — Application — Fees.


                    [2005 c 155 § 105; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 16.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.110 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.105 
                    Private recreational docks — Mooring buoys.


                    [2005 c 155 § 106; 2002 c 304 § 1; 2001 c 277 § 1; 1989 c 175 § 170; 1983 2nd ex.s. c 2 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.430 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.110 
                    Date of sale limited by time of appraisal.


                    [2005 c 155 § 107; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 17.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.050 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.120 
                    Survey to determine areas subject to sale or lease.


                    [2005 c 155 § 108; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 18.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.120 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.130 
                    Valuable materials from Columbia river — Agreements with Oregon.


                    [2005 c 155 § 109; 1991 c 322 § 24; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 19.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.140.100 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1011.






                    79.90.140 
                    Road material — Sale to public authorities — Dispositions of proceeds.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 20.]

                    Repealed by 1991 c 322 § 28; and repealed by 1991 c 337 § 2.






                    79.90.150 
                    Material removed for channel or harbor improvement or flood control — Use for public purpose.


                    [2005 c 155 § 110; 2003 c 39 § 41; 1991 c 337 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 21.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.140.110 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1011.






                    79.90.160 
                    Mt. St. Helen's eruption — Dredge spoils — Sale by certain landowners.


                    [2005 c 155 § 111; 2000 c 13 § 2; 1989 c 213 § 4; 1985 c 307 § 7; 1985 c 12 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 22.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.140.120 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1011.






                    79.90.170 
                    Sale procedure — Fixing date, place, and time of sale — Notice — Publication and posting — Direct sale to applicant without notice, when.


                    [2005 c 155 § 112; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 23.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.600 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.180 
                    Sale procedure — Pamphlet list of lands or materials — Notice of sale — Proof of publishing and posting.


                    [2005 c 155 § 113; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 24.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.610 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.190 
                    Sale procedure — Additional advertising expense.


                    [2005 c 155 § 114; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 25.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.620 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.200 
                    Sale procedure — Place of sale — Hours — Reoffer — Continuance.


                    [2005 c 155 § 115; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 26.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.630 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.210 
                    Sale procedure — Sales at auction or by sealed bid — Minimum price — Exception as to minor sale of valuable materials at auction.


                    [2005 c 155 § 116; 1990 c 163 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 27.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.640 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.215 
                    Highest responsible bidder — Determination.


                    [2005 c 155 § 117; 2003 c 28 § 1; 1990 c 163 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.650 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.220 
                    Sale procedure — Conduct of sales — Deposits — Bid bonds — Memorandum of purchase.


                    [2005 c 155 § 118; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 28.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.660 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.230 
                    Sale procedure — Readvertisement of lands not sold.


                    [2005 c 155 § 119; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 29.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.670 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.240 
                    Sale procedure — Confirmation of sale.


                    [2005 c 155 § 120; 1990 c 163 § 3; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 30.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.680 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.245 
                    Deposit, use of proceeds from sale or lease of aquatic lands or valuable materials therefrom — Aquatic lands enhancement project grant requirements — Aquatic lands enhancement account.


                    [2005 c 518 § 946; 2005 c 155 § 121; 2004 c 276 § 914; 2002 c 371 § 923; 2001 c 227 § 7; 1999 c 309 § 919; 1997 c 149 § 913; 1995 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 923; 1994 c 219 § 12; 1993 sp.s. c 24 § 927; 1987 c 350 § 1; 1985 c 57 § 79; 1984 c 221 § 24; 1982 2nd ex.s. c 8 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 273 § 12; 1967 ex.s. c 105 § 3; 1961 c 167 § 9.  Formerly RCW 79.24.580.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.150 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.250 
                    Sale procedure — Terms of payment — Deferred payments, rate of interest.


                    [2005 c 155 § 122; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 31.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.240 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.260 
                    Sale procedure — Certificate to governor of payment in full — Deed.


                    [2005 c 155 § 123; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 32.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.250 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.270 
                    Sale procedure — Reservation in contract.


                    [2005 c 155 § 124; 2003 c 334 § 601; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 33.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.260 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.280 
                    Sale procedure — Form of contract — Forfeiture — Extension of time.


                    [2005 c 155 § 125; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 34.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.270 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.290 
                    Bill of sale for valuable material sold separately.


                    [2005 c 155 § 126; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 35.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.140.140 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1011.






                    79.90.300 
                    Sale of rock, gravel, sand, silt, and other valuable materials.


                    [2005 c 155 § 127; 1991 c 322 § 26; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 36.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.140.150 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1011.






                    79.90.310 
                    Sale of rock, gravel, sand and silt — Application — Terms of lease or contract — Bond — Payment — Reports.


                    [2005 c 155 § 128; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 37.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.140.160 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1011.






                    79.90.320 
                    Sale of rock, gravel, sand and silt — Investigation, audit of books of person removing.


                    [2005 c 155 § 129; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 38.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.140.170 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1011.






                    79.90.325 
                    Contract for sale of rock, gravel, etc. — Royalties — Consideration of flood protection value.


                    [2005 c 155 § 130; 2003 c 334 § 602; 1984 c 212 § 10.  Formerly RCW 79.01.135.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.140.180 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1011.






                    79.90.330 
                    Leases and permits for prospecting and contracts for mining valuable minerals and specific materials from aquatic lands.


                    [2005 c 155 § 131; 2003 c 334 § 603; 1987 c 20 § 16; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 39.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.140.190 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1011.






                    79.90.340 
                    Option contracts for prospecting and leases for mining and extraction of coal from aquatic lands.


                    [2005 c 155 § 132; 2003 c 334 § 604; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 40.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.140.200 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1011.






                    79.90.350 
                    Subdivision of leases — Fee.


                    [2005 c 155 § 133; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 41.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.280 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.360 
                    Effect of mistake or fraud.


                    [2005 c 155 § 134; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 42.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.310 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.90.370 
                    Assignment of contracts or leases.


                    [2005 c 155 § 135; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 43.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.140 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.380 
                    Abstracts of state-owned aquatic lands.


                    [2003 c 334 § 605; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 44.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.390 
                    Distraint or sale of improvements for taxes.


                    [2005 c 155 § 136; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 45.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.115.050 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1006.






                    79.90.400 
                    Aquatic lands — Court review of actions.


                    [2005 c 155 § 137; 2003 c 334 § 606; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 46.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.160 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.410 
                    Reconsideration of official acts.


                    [2005 c 155 § 138; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 47.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.130 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.450 
                    Aquatic lands — Findings.


                    [2005 c 155 § 139; 1984 c 221 § 1.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.010 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.455 
                    Aquatic lands — Management guidelines.


                    [2005 c 155 § 140; 1984 c 221 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.030 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.456 
                    Fostering use of aquatic environment — Limitation.


                    [2005 c 155 § 141; 2003 c 334 § 541; 1971 ex.s. c 234 § 8.  Formerly RCW 79.68.080.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.050 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.457 
                    Authority to exchange state-owned tidelands and shorelands — Rules — Limitation.


                    [2005 c 155 § 142; 1995 c 357 § 1.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.400 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.458 
                    Exchange of bedlands — Cowlitz river.


                    [2003 c 334 § 454; 2001 c 150 § 2.  Formerly RCW 79.08.260.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.130.070 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1009.






                    79.90.460 
                    Aquatic lands — Preservation and enhancement of water-dependent uses — Leasing authority.


                    [2005 c 155 § 143; 1984 c 221 § 3.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.210 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.465 
                    Definitions.


                    [1984 c 221 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.90.470 
                    Aquatic lands — Use for public utility lines — Recovery of costs — Use for public parks or public recreation purposes — Lease of tidelands in front of public parks — Use granted by easement — Recovery of commodity costs.


                    [2005 c 155 § 145; 2002 c 152 § 2; 1984 c 221 § 5.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.220 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.475 
                    Management of certain aquatic lands by port district — Agreement — Rent — Model management agreement.


                    [2005 c 155 § 146; 1984 c 221 § 6.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.420 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.480 
                    Determination of annual rent rates for lease of aquatic lands for water-dependent uses — Marina leases.


                    [2005 c 155 § 147; 2003 c 310 § 1; 1998 c 185 § 2; 1984 c 221 § 7.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.240 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.485 
                    Log storage rents.


                    [2005 c 155 § 148; 1984 c 221 § 8.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.250 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.490 
                    Rent for leases in effect October 1, 1984.


                    [2005 c 155 § 149; 1984 c 221 § 9.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.260 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.495 
                    Rents and fees for aquatic lands used for aquaculture production and harvesting.


                    [1984 c 221 § 10.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.135.100 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1010.






                    79.90.500 
                    Aquatic lands — Rents for nonwater-dependent uses — Rents and fees for the recovery of mineral or geothermal resources.


                    [2005 c 155 § 150; 1984 c 221 § 11.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.270 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.505 
                    Aquatic lands — Rents for multiple uses.


                    [2005 c 155 § 152; 1984 c 221 § 12.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.290 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.510 
                    Aquatic lands — Lease for water-dependent use — Rental for nonwater-dependent use.


                    [1984 c 221 § 13.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.300 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.515 
                    Aquatic lands — Rent for improvements.


                    [2005 c 155 § 153; 1984 c 221 § 14.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.310 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.520 
                    Aquatic lands — Administrative review of proposed rent.


                    [2005 c 155 § 154; 1991 c 64 § 1; 1984 c 221 § 15.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.320 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.525 
                    Aquatic lands — Security for leases for more than one year.


                    [1984 c 221 § 16.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.330 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.530 
                    Aquatic lands — Payment of rent.


                    [1984 c 221 § 17.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.340 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.535 
                    Aquatic lands — Interest rate.


                    [2005 c 155 § 155; 1991 c 64 § 2; 1984 c 221 § 18.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.350 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.540 
                    Adoption of rules.


                    [2005 c 155 § 156; 1984 c 221 § 19.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.360 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.545 
                    Application to existing property rights — Application of Shoreline Management Act.


                    [2005 c 155 § 157; 1984 c 221 § 20.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.040 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.550 
                    Aquatic land disposal sites — Legislative findings.


                    [2005 c 155 § 158; 1987 c 259 § 1.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.500 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.555 
                    Aquatic land dredged material disposal site account.


                    [2005 c 155 § 159; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 63; 1987 c 259 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.510 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.560 
                    Fees for use of aquatic land dredged material disposal sites authorized.


                    [2005 c 155 § 160; 1987 c 259 § 3.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.520 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.565 
                    Archaeological activities on state-owned aquatic lands — Agreements, leases, or other conveyances.


                    [2005 c 155 § 161; 1995 c 399 § 210; 1988 c 124 § 9.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.600 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.570 
                    Bush act/Callow act lands.


                    [2002 c 123 § 2.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.135.010 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1010.






                    79.90.575 
                    Charge for term of easement — Recovery of costs.


                    [2005 c 155 § 162; 2002 c 152 § 3.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.110.240 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1005.






                    79.90.580 
                    Gifts of aquatic land — Procedures and criteria.


                    [2005 c 155 § 163; 2003 c 176 § 1.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.410 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.900 
                    Savings — Captions — Severability — Effective dates — 1982 1st ex.s. c 21.




                    Cross-reference section recodified as RCW 79.105.900 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.901 
                    Severability — 1984 c 221.


                    [1984 c 221 § 31.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.901 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.90.902 
                    Effective date — 1984 c 221.


                    [1984 c 221 § 32.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.902 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.




















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Chapter 79.94 RCW Dispositions

AQUATIC LANDS — TIDELANDS AND SHORELANDS

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                    79.94.010 
                    Survey to determine area subject to sale or lease.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 86.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 155 § 1013.






                    79.94.020 
                    First-class tidelands and shorelands to be platted.


                    [2005 c 155 § 501; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 87.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.020 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.030 
                    Second-class tidelands and shorelands may be platted.


                    [2005 c 155 § 502; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 88.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.030 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.040 
                    Tidelands and shorelands of the first class and second class — Plats — Record.


                    [2005 c 155 § 503; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 89.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.040 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.050 
                    Tidelands and shorelands of the first class and second class — Appraisal — Record.


                    [2005 c 155 § 504; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 90.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.060 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.060 
                    Tidelands and shorelands of the first class and second class — Notice of filing plat and record of appraisal — Appeal.


                    [2005 c 155 § 505; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 91.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.070 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.070 
                    Tidelands and shorelands of the first class — Preference right of upland owner — How exercised.


                    [2005 c 155 § 506; 2000 c 11 § 29; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 92.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.400 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.080 
                    Tide and shore lands — Sale of remaining lands.


                    [2005 c 155 § 507; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 93.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.290 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.090 
                    Sale of tidelands other than first class.


                    [2005 c 155 § 508; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 94.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.210 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.100 
                    Tidelands and shorelands of the first and second class — Petition for replat — Replatting and reappraisal — Vacation by replat.


                    [2005 c 155 § 509; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 95.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.080 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.110 
                    Tidelands and shorelands of the first and second class — Dedication of replat — All interests must join.


                    [2005 c 155 § 510; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 96.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.090 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.120 
                    Tidelands and shorelands of the first and second class — Vacation by replat — Preference right of tideland or shoreland owner.


                    [2005 c 155 § 511; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 97.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.420 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.130 
                    Tidelands and shorelands of the first and second class — Vacation procedure cumulative.


                    [2005 c 155 § 512; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 98.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.100 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.140 
                    Tidelands and shorelands of the first and second class — Effect of replat.


                    [2005 c 155 § 513; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 99.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.110 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.150 
                    First- and second-class tidelands and shorelands and waterways of state to be sold only to public entities — Leasing — Limitation.


                    [2005 c 155 § 514; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 100.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.200 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.160 
                    Sale of state-owned tide or shore lands to municipal corporation or state agency — Authority to execute agreements, deeds, etc.


                    [2005 c 155 § 515; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 101.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.700 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.170 
                    Construction of RCW 79.94.150 and 79.94.170 — Use and occupancy fee where unauthorized improvements placed on publicly owned aquatic lands.


                    [2005 c 155 §516; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 102.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.105.200 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.






                    79.94.175 
                    Grant of lands for city park or playground purposes.


                    [2005 c 155 § 517; 2003 c 334 § 447; 1988 c 127 § 33; 1939 c 157 § 1; RRS § 7993-1.  Formerly RCW 79.08.080.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.710 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.180 
                    Leases of first- and second-class tidelands — Conditions.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 103.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 221 § 30, effective October 1, 1984.






                    79.94.181 
                    Exchange of lands to secure city parks and playgrounds.


                    [2005 c 155 § 518; 2003 c 334 § 448; 1939 c 157 § 2; RRS § 7993-2.  Formerly RCW 79.08.090.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.720 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.185 
                    Director of ecology to assist city parks.


                    [2005 c 155 § 519; 1988 c 127 § 34; 1939 c 157 § 3; RRS § 7993-3.  Formerly RCW 79.08.100.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.730 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.190 
                    Leases of first- and second-class tidelands — Terms.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 104.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 221 § 30, effective October 1, 1984.






                    79.94.200 
                    First-class shorelands — Leasing.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 105.]

                    Repealed by 1984 c 221 § 30, effective October 1, 1984.






                    79.94.210 
                    Second-class shorelands on navigable lakes — Sale.


                    [2005 c 155 § 520; 1989 c 378 § 3; 1989 c 175 § 171; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 106.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.450 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.220 
                    Second-class shorelands — Boundary of shorelands when water lowered — Certain shorelands granted to city of Seattle.


                    [2005 c 155 § 521; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 107.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.500 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.230 
                    Second-class shorelands — Platting — Selection for slips, docks, wharves, etc.


                    [2005 c 155 § 522; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 108.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.510 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.240 
                    Second-class shorelands — Platting of certain shorelands of Lake Washington for use as harbor area — Effect.


                    [2005 c 155 § 523; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 109.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.520 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.250 
                    Second-class shorelands — Platting of certain shorelands of Lake Washington for use as harbor area — Selection for slips, docks, wharves, etc. — Vesting of title.


                    [2005 c 155 § 524; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 110.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.530 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.260 
                    Second-class shorelands — Sale or lease when in best public interest — Preference right of upland owner — Procedure upon determining sale or lease not in best public interest or where transfer made for public use — Platting.


                    [2005 c 155 § 525; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 111.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.460 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.270 
                    Second-class tide or shore lands detached from uplands by navigable water — Sale.


                    [2005 c 155 § 526; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 112.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.230 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.280 
                    First-class unplatted tide or shore lands — Lease preference right to upland owners — Lease for booming purposes.


                    [2005 c 155 § 527; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 113.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.410 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.290 
                    Second-class tide or shore lands — Lease for booming purposes.


                    [2005 c 155 § 528; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 114.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.220 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.300 
                    First- and second-class tide or shore lands — Preference rights, time limit on exercise.


                    [2005 c 155 § 529; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 115.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.430 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.310 
                    First- and second-class tide or shore lands — Accretions — Lease.


                    [2005 c 155 § 530; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 116.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.440 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.320 
                    Tide or shore lands of the first or second class — Failure to re-lease tide or shore lands — Appraisal of improvements.


                    [2005 c 155 § 531; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 117.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.300 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.330 
                    Location of line dividing tidelands from shorelands in tidal rivers.


                    [2005 c 155 § 532; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 118.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.010 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.340 
                    Queets to Flattery tidelands declared public highway — Reservation from sale or lease — Leases not to be extended.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 119.]

                    Repealed by 1988 c 75 § 19, effective January 1, 1989.






                    79.94.350 
                    Damon's Point to Queets tidelands declared public highway — Reservation from sale, lease, etc.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 120.]

                    Repealed by 1988 c 75 § 19, effective January 1, 1989.






                    79.94.360 
                    Columbia river to Peterson's Point tidelands declared public highway — Reservation from sale, lease, etc.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 121.]

                    Repealed by 1988 c 75 § 19, effective January 1, 1989.






                    79.94.370 
                    Highways established by Laws of 1901 and 1935 — Portion declared public recreation area — Reservation.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 122.]

                    Repealed by 1988 c 75 § 19, effective January 1, 1989.






                    79.94.380 
                    Highways — Acquisition of property.


                    [1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 123.]

                    Repealed by 1988 c 75 § 19, effective January 1, 1989.






                    79.94.390 
                    Certain tidelands reserved for recreational use and taking of fish and shellfish.


                    [2005 c 155 § 533; 2003 c 39 § 42; 1994 c 264 § 66; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 181; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 124.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.740 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.400 
                    Access to and from tidelands reserved for recreational use and taking of fish and shellfish.


                    [2005 c 155 § 534; 1994 c 264 § 67; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 125.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.750 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.410 
                    Tidelands and shorelands — Use of tide and shore lands granted to United States — Purposes — Limitations.


                    [2005 c 155 § 535; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 126.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.760 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.420 
                    Tidelands and shorelands — Use of tide and shore lands granted to United States — Application — Proof of upland use — Conveyance.


                    [2005 c 155 § 536; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 127.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.770 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.430 
                    Tidelands and shorelands — Use of tide and shore lands granted to United States — Easements over tide or shore lands to United States.


                    [2005 c 155 § 537; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 128.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.780 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.440 
                    Tidelands and shorelands — Use of tide and shore lands granted to United States — Reversion on cessation of use.


                    [2005 c 155 § 538; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 129.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.790 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.450 
                    United States Navy base — Exchange of property — Procedure.


                    [2003 c 334 § 615; 1987 c 271 § 4.]

                    Recodified as RCW 79.125.800 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.






                    79.94.900 
                    Savings — Captions — Severability — Effective dates — 1982 1st ex.s. c 21.




                    Cross-reference section recodified as RCW 79.125.900 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1008.




















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Sections HTMLPDF 79.125.001Intent—2005 c 155. PLAT/APPRAISAL/REPLAT

HTMLPDF 79.125.010Location of line dividing tidelands from shorelands in tidal rivers. HTMLPDF 79.125.020First-class tidelands and shorelands to be platted. HTMLPDF 79.125.030Second-class tidelands and shorelands may be platted. HTMLPDF 79.125.040Tidelands and shorelands—Plats—Record. HTMLPDF 79.125.050Date of sale limited by time of appraisal. HTMLPDF 79.125.060First or second-class tidelands and shorelands—Appraisal—Record. HTMLPDF 79.125.070Tidelands and shorelands—Notice of filing plat and record of appraisal—Appeal. HTMLPDF 79.125.080Tidelands and shorelands—Petition for replat—Replatting and reappraisal—Vacation by replat. HTMLPDF 79.125.090Tidelands and shorelands—Dedication of replat—All interests must join. HTMLPDF 79.125.100Tidelands and shorelands—Vacation procedure cumulative. HTMLPDF 79.125.110Tidelands and shorelands—Effect of replat. EXCHANGE, SALE, LEASE LIMITATIONS/TERMS

HTMLPDF 79.125.200State-owned tidelands, shorelands, and waterways—Sold only to public entities—Leasing—Limitation. HTMLPDF 79.125.210Sale of second-class tidelands. HTMLPDF 79.125.220Second-class tidelands or shorelands—Lease for booming purposes. HTMLPDF 79.125.230Second-class tidelands or shorelands separated from uplands by navigable water—Sale. HTMLPDF 79.125.240Sale procedure—Terms of payment—Deferred payments, rate of interest. HTMLPDF 79.125.250Sale procedure—Certificate to governor of payment in full—Deed. HTMLPDF 79.125.260Sale procedure—Reservation in contract. HTMLPDF 79.125.270Sale procedure—Form of contract—Forfeiture—Extension of time. HTMLPDF 79.125.280Subdivision of leases—Fee. HTMLPDF 79.125.290First-class tidelands and shorelands—Sale of remaining lands. HTMLPDF 79.125.300Tidelands or shorelands—Failure to re-lease tidelands or shorelands—Appraisal of improvements. HTMLPDF 79.125.310Effect of mistake or fraud. SALE OR LEASING PREFERENCE

HTMLPDF 79.125.400First-class tidelands and shorelands—Lease—Preference right of upland owner—How exercised. HTMLPDF 79.125.410First-class unplatted tidelands and shorelands—Lease preference right to upland owners—Lease for booming purposes. HTMLPDF 79.125.420Tidelands and shorelands—Vacation by replat—Preference right of tideland or shoreland owner. HTMLPDF 79.125.430Tidelands or shorelands—Preference rights, time limit on exercise. HTMLPDF 79.125.440Tidelands or shorelands—Accretions—Lease. HTMLPDF 79.125.450Second-class shorelands on navigable lakes—Sale. HTMLPDF 79.125.460Second-class shorelands—Sale or lease when in best public interest—Preference right of upland owner—Procedure upon determining sale or lease not in best public interest or where transfer made for public use—Platting. SECOND-CLASS SHORELANDS—SPECIAL PLATTING AND SELECTION PROVISIONS

HTMLPDF 79.125.500Second-class shorelands—Boundary of shorelands when water lowered—Certain shorelands granted to city of Seattle. HTMLPDF 79.125.510Second-class shorelands—Survey/platting—Selection for slips, docks, wharves, etc.—Filing of plat. HTMLPDF 79.125.520Second-class shorelands—Platting of certain shorelands of Lake Washington for use as harbor area—Effect. HTMLPDF 79.125.530Platting of certain shorelands of Lake Washington for use as harbor area—Selection for slips, docks, wharves, etc.—Vesting of title. SALES OF TIDELANDS AND SHORELANDS

HTMLPDF 79.125.600Sale procedure—Fixing date, place, and time of sale—Notice—Publication and posting. HTMLPDF 79.125.610List of state-owned tidelands and shorelands permitted to be sold. HTMLPDF 79.125.620Sale procedure—Additional advertising expense. HTMLPDF 79.125.630Reoffer—Continuance. HTMLPDF 79.125.640Sale at public auction—Minimum price—Sales by leaseholder. HTMLPDF 79.125.650Highest responsible bidder—Determination. HTMLPDF 79.125.660Sale procedure—Conduct of sales—Deposits—Bid bonds—Memorandum of purchase. HTMLPDF 79.125.670Sale procedure—Readvertisement of lands not sold. HTMLPDF 79.125.680Sale procedure—Confirmation of sale. CONVEYANCE TO PUBLIC ENTITIES/PUBLIC USE

HTMLPDF 79.125.700Sale of state-owned tidelands or shorelands to municipal corporation or state agency—Authority to execute agreements, deeds, etc. HTMLPDF 79.125.710Grant of lands for city park or playground purposes. HTMLPDF 79.125.720Exchange of lands to secure city parks and playgrounds. HTMLPDF 79.125.730Director of ecology to assist city parks. HTMLPDF 79.125.740Certain tidelands reserved for recreational use and taking of fish and shellfish. HTMLPDF 79.125.750Access to and from tidelands reserved for recreational use and taking of fish and shellfish. HTMLPDF 79.125.760Use of certain tidelands, shorelands, and abutting bedlands—Grant to the United States—Purposes—Limitations. HTMLPDF 79.125.770Tidelands and shorelands—Use of lands granted to United States—Application—Proof of upland use—Conveyance. HTMLPDF 79.125.780Tidelands and shorelands—Use of lands granted to United States—Easements over tidelands or shorelands to United States. HTMLPDF 79.125.790Tidelands and shorelands—Use of lands granted to United States—Reversion on cessation of use. HTMLPDF 79.125.800United States Navy base—Exchange of property—Procedure.

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HTMLPDF 8.12.005Condemnation final actions—Notice requirements. HTMLPDF 8.12.010"City" defined. HTMLPDF 8.12.020Other terms defined. HTMLPDF 8.12.030Condemnation authorized—Purposes enumerated. HTMLPDF 8.12.040Ordinance to specify method of payment—Limitations. HTMLPDF 8.12.050Petition for condemnation. HTMLPDF 8.12.060Contents of petition. HTMLPDF 8.12.070Summons—Service. HTMLPDF 8.12.080Service when state or county lands are involved. HTMLPDF 8.12.090Waiver of jury—Adjudication of public use—Procedure. HTMLPDF 8.12.100Trial—Jury—Right to separate juries. HTMLPDF 8.12.120Interested party may be brought in. HTMLPDF 8.12.130Jury may view premises. HTMLPDF 8.12.140Damages to building—Measure. HTMLPDF 8.12.150Separate findings where there are several interests—Interpleader of adverse claimants. HTMLPDF 8.12.160Verdict—New trial—Continuance—New summons. HTMLPDF 8.12.170Change of ownership—Powers of court. HTMLPDF 8.12.190Findings by jury. HTMLPDF 8.12.200Judgment—Appellate review—Payment 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 assessment—Appointment of commissioners. HTMLPDF 8.12.250Advancement from general funds against assessments. ASSESSMENTS—IMMEDIATE PAYMENT

HTMLPDF 8.12.260Appointment of board of eminent domain commissioners—Terms of office. HTMLPDF 8.12.270Oath of commissioners—Compensation. HTMLPDF 8.12.280Duties of commissioners—Assessment of benefits—Apportionment. HTMLPDF 8.12.290Assessment roll. HTMLPDF 8.12.300Hearing on assessment roll—Notice. 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, effect—Lien. 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 mail—Penalty for default. BONDS—INSTALLMENT PAYMENT

HTMLPDF 8.12.390Bonds authorized. HTMLPDF 8.12.400Maturity—Interest—Payment. HTMLPDF 8.12.410Sale—Application of proceeds. HTMLPDF 8.12.420Installment payment of assessments. HTMLPDF 8.12.430Notice to pay—Due date of installments—Penalty—Interest. HTMLPDF 8.12.440Bond owner may enforce collection. HTMLPDF 8.12.450Bondholder's remedy limited to assessments. HTMLPDF 8.12.460Payment of bonds—Call—Notice. DELINQUENCY—REDEMPTION

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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 company—Limitation 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.

Ferries—Authority 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 lowlands—Waterways—Damages: RCW 35.56.050. filling lowlands—Damages: RCW 35.55.040. generally: Chapters 35.43 through 35.56 RCW.

Metropolitan municipal corporations: RCW 35.58.320.

Metropolitan park districts—Park commissioner's authority generally: RCW 35.61.130.

Military purposes: RCW 8.04.170.

Multi-purpose community centers—Powers 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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HTMLPDF 82.04.2602Tax on commercial airplane activities—Conditions for rate reduction. HTMLPDF 82.04.261Surcharge on timber and wood product manufacturers, extractors, and wholesalers. HTMLPDF 82.04.263Tax on cleaning up radioactive waste and other by-products of weapons production and nuclear research and development. HTMLPDF 82.04.270Tax on wholesalers. HTMLPDF 82.04.272Tax on warehousing and reselling prescription drugs. HTMLPDF 82.04.280Tax on printers, publishers, highway contractors, extracting or processing for hire, cold storage warehouse or storage warehouse operation, insurance general agents, government contractors—Cold storage warehouse defined—Storage warehouse defined—Periodical or magazine defined. HTMLPDF 82.04.281Tax on radio and television broadcasting. HTMLPDF 82.04.285Tax on contests of chance. HTMLPDF 82.04.286Tax on horse races. HTMLPDF 82.04.287Tax on alternative jet fuel. HTMLPDF 82.04.288Surcharge on Washington taxable income over $250,000,000—Exemptions. HTMLPDF 82.04.290Tax on service and other activities. HTMLPDF 82.04.29001Creation and distribution of custom software—Customization of prewritten computer software—Taxable services. HTMLPDF 82.04.29002Additional tax on certain business and service activities. HTMLPDF 82.04.29004Additional tax on financial institutions. HTMLPDF 82.04.29005Tax on loan interest—2012 2nd sp.s. c 6. HTMLPDF 82.04.2905Tax on providing day care. HTMLPDF 82.04.2906Tax on certain chemical dependency services. HTMLPDF 82.04.2907Tax on royalties. HTMLPDF 82.04.2908Tax on provision of room and domiciliary care to assisted living facility residents. HTMLPDF 82.04.2909Tax on aluminum smelters. HTMLPDF 82.04.293International investment management services—Definitions. HTMLPDF 82.04.294Tax on manufacturers or wholesalers of solar energy systems. HTMLPDF 82.04.297Internet access—Definitions. HTMLPDF 82.04.298Tax on qualified grocery distribution cooperatives. HTMLPDF 82.04.299Workforce education investment surcharge (as amended by 2025 c 401). HTMLPDF 82.04.299Workforce education investment surcharge (as amended by 2025 c 420). HTMLPDF 82.04.301Exemptions—Certain hospitals. HTMLPDF 82.04.310Exemptions—Public utilities—Electrical energy—Natural or manufactured gas. HTMLPDF 82.04.311Exemptions—Tobacco settlement authority. HTMLPDF 82.04.315Exemptions—International banking facilities. HTMLPDF 82.04.317Exemptions—Motor vehicle sales by manufacturers at wholesale auctions to dealers. HTMLPDF 82.04.320Exemptions—Insurance business. HTMLPDF 82.04.321Exemptions—Qualified health plan patients. HTMLPDF 82.04.322Exemptions—Health maintenance organization, health care service contractor, certified health plan. HTMLPDF 82.04.323Exemption—Washington health benefit exchange. HTMLPDF 82.04.324Exemptions—Qualifying blood, tissue, or blood and tissue banks. HTMLPDF 82.04.326Exemptions—Qualified organ procurement organizations. HTMLPDF 82.04.327Exemptions—Adult family homes. HTMLPDF 82.04.330Exemptions—Sales of agricultural products. HTMLPDF 82.04.331Exemptions—Wholesale sales to farmers of seed for planting, conditioning seed for planting owned by others. HTMLPDF 82.04.332Exemptions—Buying and selling at wholesale unprocessed milk, wheat, oats, dry peas, dry beans, lentils, triticale, canola, corn, rye, and barley. HTMLPDF 82.04.333Exemptions—Small harvesters. HTMLPDF 82.04.334Exemptions—Standing timber. HTMLPDF 82.04.335Exemptions—Agricultural fairs. HTMLPDF 82.04.337Exemptions—Amounts received by hop growers or dealers for processed hops shipped outside the state. HTMLPDF 82.04.338Exemptions—Hop commodity commission or hop commodity board business. HTMLPDF 82.04.339Exemptions—Day care provided by churches. HTMLPDF 82.04.3395Exemptions—Child care resource and referral services by nonprofit organizations. HTMLPDF 82.04.340Exemptions—Boxing, sparring, or wrestling matches. HTMLPDF 82.04.350Exemptions—Racing. HTMLPDF 82.04.355Exemptions—Ride sharing. HTMLPDF 82.04.360Exemptions—Employees—Independent contractors—Booth renters. HTMLPDF 82.04.363Exemptions—Camp or conference center—Items sold or furnished by nonprofit organization. HTMLPDF 82.04.3651Exemptions—Amounts received by nonprofit organizations for fund-raising activities. HTMLPDF 82.04.367Exemptions—Nonprofit organizations that are guarantee agencies, issue debt, or provide guarantees for student loans. HTMLPDF 82.04.368Exemptions—Nonprofit organizations—Credit and debt services. HTMLPDF 82.04.370Exemptions—Certain fraternal and beneficiary organizations. HTMLPDF 82.04.380Exemptions—Certain corporations furnishing aid and relief. HTMLPDF 82.04.385Exemptions—Operation of sheltered workshops. HTMLPDF 82.04.390Exemptions—Amounts derived from sale of real estate. HTMLPDF 82.04.392Exemptions—Mortgage brokers' third-party provider services trust accounts. HTMLPDF 82.04.399Exemptions—Sales of academic transcripts. HTMLPDF 82.04.405Exemptions—Credit unions. HTMLPDF 82.04.408Exemptions—Housing finance commission. HTMLPDF 82.04.410Exemptions—Hatching eggs and poultry. HTMLPDF 82.04.415Exemptions—Sand, gravel and rock taken from county or city pits or quarries, processing and handling costs. HTMLPDF 82.04.416Exemptions—Operation of state route No. 16. HTMLPDF 82.04.418Exemptions—Grants by United States government to municipal corporations or political subdivisions. HTMLPDF 82.04.419Exemptions—County, city, town, school district, or fire district activity. HTMLPDF 82.04.4201Exemptions—Sales/leasebacks by regional transit authorities. HTMLPDF 82.04.421Exemptions—Out-of-state membership sales in discount programs. HTMLPDF 82.04.422Exemptions—Wholesale sales of motor vehicles. HTMLPDF 82.04.423Exemptions—Sales by certain out-of-state persons to or through direct seller's representatives. HTMLPDF 82.04.425Exemptions—Accommodation sales. HTMLPDF 82.04.4251Exemptions—Convention and tourism promotion. HTMLPDF 82.04.426Exemptions—Semiconductor microchips. HTMLPDF 82.04.4261Exemptions—Federal small business innovation research program. HTMLPDF 82.04.4262Exemptions—Federal small business technology transfer program. HTMLPDF 82.04.4263Exemptions—Income received by the life sciences discovery fund authority. HTMLPDF 82.04.4264Exemptions—Nonprofit assisted living facilities—Room and domiciliary care. HTMLPDF 82.04.4265Exemptions—Comprehensive cancer centers. HTMLPDF 82.04.4266Exemptions—Fruit and vegetable businesses. HTMLPDF 82.04.4267Exemptions—Operation of parking/business improvement areas. HTMLPDF 82.04.4268Exemptions—Dairy product businesses. HTMLPDF 82.04.4269Exemptions—Seafood product businesses. HTMLPDF 82.04.427Exemptions and credits—Pollution control facilities. HTMLPDF 82.04.4271Deductions—Membership fees and certain service fees by nonprofit youth organization. HTMLPDF 82.04.4272Deductions—Direct mail delivery charges. HTMLPDF 82.04.4274Deductions—Nonprofit management companies—Personnel performing on-site functions. HTMLPDF 82.04.4275Deductions—Child welfare services. HTMLPDF 82.04.4276Deductions—Loans to rural electric cooperatives. HTMLPDF 82.04.4281Deductions—Investments, dividends, interest on loans. HTMLPDF 82.04.4282Deductions—Fees, dues, charges. HTMLPDF 82.04.4283Deductions—Cash discount taken by purchaser. HTMLPDF 82.04.4284Deductions—Bad debts. HTMLPDF 82.04.4285Deductions—Motor vehicle fuel and special fuel taxes. HTMLPDF 82.04.4286Deductions—Nontaxable business. HTMLPDF 82.04.4287Deductions—Compensation for receiving, washing, etc., horticultural products for person exempt under RCW 82.04.330—Materials and supplies used. HTMLPDF 82.04.4289Exemption—Compensation for patient services or attendant sales of drugs dispensed pursuant to prescription by certain nonprofit organizations. HTMLPDF 82.04.4290Deductions—Mental health services or substance use disorder treatment services. HTMLPDF 82.04.4291Deductions—Compensation received by a political subdivision from another political subdivision for services taxable under RCW 82.04.290. HTMLPDF 82.04.4292Deductions—Interest on investments or loans secured by mortgages or deeds of trust. HTMLPDF 82.04.4293Deductions—Interest on obligations of the state, its political subdivisions, and municipal corporations. HTMLPDF 82.04.4294Deductions—Interest on loans to farmers and ranchers, producers or harvesters of aquatic products, or their cooperatives. HTMLPDF 82.04.4295Deductions—Manufacturing activities completed outside the United States. HTMLPDF 82.04.4296Deductions—Reimbursement for accommodation expenditures by funeral homes. HTMLPDF 82.04.4297Deductions—Compensation from public entities for health or social welfare services—Exception. HTMLPDF 82.04.4298Deductions—Repair, maintenance, replacement, etc., of residential structures and commonly held property—Eligible organizations. HTMLPDF 82.04.431"Health or social welfare organization" defined—Conditions for exemption—"Health or social welfare services" defined. HTMLPDF 82.04.4311Deductions—Compensation received under the federal medicare program by certain hospitals or health centers. HTMLPDF 82.04.432Deductions—Municipal sewer service fees or charges. HTMLPDF 82.04.4327Deductions—Artistic and cultural organizations. HTMLPDF 82.04.4328"Artistic or cultural organization" defined. HTMLPDF 82.04.433Deductions—Sales of fuel for consumption outside United States' waters by vessels in foreign commerce. HTMLPDF 82.04.4331Deductions—Insurance claims for state health care coverage. HTMLPDF 82.04.4332Deductions—Tuition fees of foreign degree-granting institutions. HTMLPDF 82.04.4337Deductions—Certain amounts received by assisted living facilities. HTMLPDF 82.04.4339Deductions—Salmon recovery grants. HTMLPDF 82.04.43391Deductions—Commercial aircraft loan interest and fees. HTMLPDF 82.04.43392Deductions—Qualified dispute resolution centers. HTMLPDF 82.04.43393Deductions—Paymaster services. HTMLPDF 82.04.43395Deductions—Accountable community of health. HTMLPDF 82.04.43396Deductions—Scan-down allowances. HTMLPDF 82.04.43397Deductions—Processors of electronic transactions. HTMLPDF 82.04.434Credit—Public safety standards and testing. HTMLPDF 82.04.436Credit—Manufacture of alternative jet fuel. HTMLPDF 82.04.4361Credit—Alternative jet fuel. HTMLPDF 82.04.440Credit—Persons taxable on multiple activities. HTMLPDF 82.04.4451Credit against tax due—Maximum credit—Table. HTMLPDF 82.04.44525Credit—New employment for international service activities in eligible areas—Designation of census tracts for eligibility—Records—Tax due upon ineligibility—Interest assessment—Information from employment security department. HTMLPDF 82.04.4461Credit—Preproduction development expenditures. HTMLPDF 82.04.4463Credit—Property and leasehold taxes paid on property used for manufacture of commercial airplanes. HTMLPDF 82.04.447Credit—Natural or manufactured gas purchased by direct service industrial customers—Reports. HTMLPDF 82.04.448Credit—Manufacturing semiconductor materials. HTMLPDF 82.04.4481Credit—Property taxes paid by aluminum smelter. HTMLPDF 82.04.4482Credit—Sales of electricity or gas to an aluminum smelter. HTMLPDF 82.04.4486Credit—Syrup taxes paid by buyer. HTMLPDF 82.04.4488Credit—Conversion to worker-owned cooperative, employee ownership trust, or employee stock ownership plan. HTMLPDF 82.04.4489Credit—Motion picture competitiveness program. HTMLPDF 82.04.449Credit—Washington customized employment training program—Report to the legislature. HTMLPDF 82.04.4496Credit—Clean alternative fuel commercial vehicles. HTMLPDF 82.04.4497Credit—Sale or exchange of long-term capital assets. HTMLPDF 82.04.4499Credit—Equitable access to credit program. HTMLPDF 82.04.450Value of products, how determined. HTMLPDF 82.04.460Apportionable income—Taxable in Washington and another state. HTMLPDF 82.04.462Apportionable income. HTMLPDF 82.04.470Wholesale sale—Reseller permit—Exemption certificates—Burden of proof—Tax liability. HTMLPDF 82.04.480Sales in own name—Sales as agent. HTMLPDF 82.04.500Tax part of operating overhead. HTMLPDF 82.04.510General administrative provisions invoked. HTMLPDF 82.04.520Administrative provisions for motor vehicle sales by courtesy dealers. HTMLPDF 82.04.530Telecommunications service providers—Calculation of gross proceeds. HTMLPDF 82.04.535Gross proceeds of sales calculation for mobile telecommunications service provider. HTMLPDF 82.04.540Professional employer organizations—Taxable under RCW 82.04.290(2)—Deduction. HTMLPDF 82.04.545Exemptions—Sales of electricity or gas to silicon smelters. HTMLPDF 82.04.600Exemptions—Materials printed in county, city, town, school district, educational service district, library or library district. HTMLPDF 82.04.601Exemptions—Affixing stamp services for cigarette sales. HTMLPDF 82.04.610Exemptions—Import or export commerce. HTMLPDF 82.04.615Exemptions—Certain limited purpose public corporations, commissions, and authorities. HTMLPDF 82.04.620Exemptions—Certain prescription drugs. HTMLPDF 82.04.627Exemptions—Commercial airplane parts. HTMLPDF 82.04.628Exemptions—Commercial fertilizer, agricultural crop protection products, and seed. HTMLPDF 82.04.635Exemptions—Nonprofits providing legal services to low-income persons. HTMLPDF 82.04.640Exemptions—Washington vaccine association—Certain assessments received. HTMLPDF 82.04.645Exemptions—Financial institutions—Amounts received from certain affiliated persons. HTMLPDF 82.04.650Exemptions—Investment conduits and securitization entities. HTMLPDF 82.04.655Exemptions—Joint municipal utility services authorities. HTMLPDF 82.04.660Exemptions—Environmental handling charges—Mercury-containing lights. HTMLPDF 82.04.665Exemptions—Adaptive recreational and rehabilitation facilities. HTMLPDF 82.04.750Exemptions—Restaurant employee meals. HTMLPDF 82.04.755Exemptions—Grants received by a nonprofit organization for the program established under RCW 70A.200.140(1)(b)(ii). HTMLPDF 82.04.756Exemptions—Cannabis cooperatives. HTMLPDF 82.04.758Exceptions—Services for farms. HTMLPDF 82.04.759Exemptions—Newspapers—Eligible digital content. HTMLPDF 82.04.760Tax preferences—Expiration dates. HTMLPDF 82.04.765Exemptions—Receipts attributable to assessment on architectural paint imposed pursuant to chapter 70A.515 RCW. HTMLPDF 82.04.767Exemptions—Qualifying grants—National emergency or state of emergency. HTMLPDF 82.04.769Application of chapter—Allowances, offset credits, and price ceiling units under chapter 70A.65 RCW. HTMLPDF 82.04.770Deduction of amounts derived from charge collected pursuant to chapter 70A.530 RCW. HTMLPDF 82.04.775Application of chapter—Amounts received under chapter 70A.535 RCW. HTMLPDF 82.04.777Application of chapter—Amounts received under chapter 70A.555 RCW. HTMLPDF 82.04.900Construction—1961 c 15. NOTES:

Admission tax cities: RCW 35.21.280. counties: Chapter 36.38 RCW.

Housing authorities, tax exemption: Chapter 35.82 RCW.

Public utility districts, privilege taxes: Chapter 54.28 RCW.

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Chapter  82.08 RCW

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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Chapter 82.36 RCW Dispositions: MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX

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Chapter 82.36 RCW Dispositions

MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX

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                    82.36.010 
                    Definitions.


                    [2007 c 515 § 1; 2001 c 270 § 1; 1998 c 176 § 6.  Prior:  1995 c 287 § 1; 1995 c 274 § 20; 1993 c 54 § 1; 1991 c 339 § 13; 1990 c 250 § 79; 1987 c 174 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 49 § 25; 1981 c 342 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 223; 1977 ex.s. c 317 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 156 § 1; 1967 c 153 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 79 § 1; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.010; prior:  1939 c 177 § 1; 1933 c 58 § 1; RRS § 8327-1; prior:  1921 c 173 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.020 
                    Tax levied and imposed — Rate to be computed — Incidence — Distribution.


                    [2007 c 515 § 2; 2001 c 270 § 2; 2000 c 103 § 13; 1998 c 176 § 7; 1983 1st ex.s. c 49 § 26; 1982 1st ex.s. c 6 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 317 § 2; 1974 ex.s. c 28 § 1.  Prior:  1973 1st ex.s. c 160 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 124 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 24 § 1; 1970 ex.s. c 85 § 3; 1967 ex.s. c 145 § 75; 1967 ex.s. c 83 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 79 § 2; 1963 c 113 § 1; 1961 ex.s. c 7 § 1; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.020; prior:  1957 c 247 § 1; 1955 c 207 § 1; 1951 c 269 § 43; 1949 c 220 § 7; 1939 c 177 § 2; 1933 c 58 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8327-5; prior:  1931 c 140 § 2; 1923 c 81 § 1; 1921 c 173 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.022 
                    Tax imposed — Intent.


                    [2007 c 515 § 20.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.025 
                    Motor vehicle fuel tax rate — Expiration of subsection.


                    [2007 c 515 § 3; 2005 c 314 § 101; 2003 c 361 § 401.  Prior:  1999 c 269 § 16; 1999 c 94 § 29; 1994 c 179 § 30; 1991 c 342 § 57; 1990 c 42 § 101; 1983 1st ex.s. c 49 § 27; 1981 c 342 § 2; 1979 c 158 § 224; 1977 ex.s. c 317 § 6.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.026 
                    Tax liability — General.


                    [2007 c 515 § 4; 2001 c 270 § 3; 1998 c 176 § 8.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.027 
                    Tax liability of terminal operator.


                    [2007 c 515 § 6; 1998 c 176 § 9.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.028 
                    Tax liability — Reciprocity agreements.


                    [2007 c 515 § 5.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.029 
                    Deductions-Handling losses-Reports.


                    [1998 c 176 § 10.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016; and subsequently repealed by 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 114.






                    82.36.030 
                    Monthly gallonage return.


                    [1996 c 104 § 1; 1994 c 262 § 18; 1993 c 54 § 2; 1991 c 339 § 14; 1990 c 42 § 202; 1987 c 174 § 2; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.030.  Prior:  1957 c 247 § 2; 1943 c 84 § 1; 1933 c 58 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8327-7; prior:  1921 c 173 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 1998 c 176 § 89, effective January 1, 1999.






                    82.36.031 
                    Periodic tax reports — Forms — Filing — Time extensions during state of emergency.


                    [2008 c 181 § 505; 2007 c 515 § 8; 1998 c 176 § 11.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.032 
                    Penalty for filing fraudulent tax report.


                    [1998 c 176 § 13; 1987 c 174 § 7.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.035 
                    Computation and payment of tax — Remittance — Electronic funds transfer.


                    [2005 c 260 § 1; 1998 c 176 § 12.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.038 
                    Payment of tax — Due dates — Electronic funds transfer.


                    [1987 c 174 § 3.]

                    Repealed by 1998 c 176 § 89, effective January 1, 1999.






                    82.36.040 
                    Payment of tax — Penalty for delinquency.


                    [1991 c 339 § 2; 1989 c 378 § 24; 1987 c 174 § 4; 1977 c 28 § 1; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.040.  Prior:  1957 c 247 § 3; 1955 c 207 § 3; prior:  1953 c 151 § 1; 1943 c 84 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 8, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8327-8, part; prior:  1923 c 81 § 3, part; 1921 c 173 § 5, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.042 
                    Notice by supplier of distributor's failure to pay tax — License suspension — Notice to suppliers — Revocation or suspension upon continued noncompliance.


                    [1998 c 176 § 14.]

                    Repealed by 2007 c 515 § 34.






                    82.36.044 
                    Credit for worthless accounts receivable — Report — Adjustment.


                    [1998 c 176 § 15.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.045 
                    Licensees, persons acting as licensees — Tax reports — Deficiencies, failure to file, fraudulent filings, misappropriation, or conversion — Penalties, liability — Mitigation — Reassessment petition, hearing — Notice.


                    [2007 c 515 § 9; 1998 c 176 § 16; 1996 c 104 § 2; 1991 c 339 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.047 
                    Assessments — Warrant — Lien — Filing fee — Writs of execution and garnishment.


                    [2001 c 146 § 13; 1998 c 176 § 17; 1991 c 339 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.050 
                    Date of mailing deemed date of filing or receipt — Timely mailing bars penalties and tolls statutory time limitations.


                    [1961 c 15 § 82.36.050.  Prior:  1957 c 247 § 4; 1947 c 135 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8327-8a.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.060 
                    Application for license — Federal certificate of registry — Investigation — Fee — Penalty for false statement — Bond or security — Cancellation.


                    [2007 c 515 § 10; 2001 c 270 § 5; 1998 c 176 § 18; 1996 c 104 § 3; 1994 c 262 § 19; 1973 c 96 § 1; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.060.  Prior:  1933 c 58 § 2; RRS § 8327-2.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.070 
                    Issuance of license — Display — Refusal of issuance — Inspection of records.


                    [1998 c 176 § 19; 1998 c 115 § 2; 1996 c 104 § 4; 1994 c 262 § 20; 1973 c 96 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 79 § 3; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.070.  Prior:  1957 c 247 § 5; 1955 c 207 § 4; prior:  1933 c 58 § 3, part; RRS § 8327-3, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.075 
                    Reports by persons other than licensees — Department requirements — Forms.


                    [1998 c 176 § 29.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.080 
                    Penalty for acting without license — Separate licenses for separate activities — Default assessment.


                    [2007 c 515 § 11; 1998 c 176 § 20; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.080.  Prior:  1955 c 207 § 5; prior:  (i) 1933 c 58 § 3, part; RRS § 8327-3, part.  (ii) 1943 c 84 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 8, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8327-8, part; prior:  1923 c 81 § 3, part; 1921 c 173 § 5, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.090 
                    Discontinuance, sale, or transfer of business — Notice — Payment of taxes, interest, penalties — Overpayment refunds.


                    [1998 c 176 § 21; 1967 c 153 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 79 § 4; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.090.  Prior:  1933 c 58 § 4; RRS § 8327-4.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.095 
                    Bankruptcy proceedings — Notice.


                    [1997 c 183 § 7.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.100 
                    Tax required of persons not classed as licensees — Duties — Procedure — Distribution of proceeds — Penalties — Enforcement.


                    [1998 c 176 § 22; 1983 1st ex.s. c 49 § 28; 1977 ex.s. c 317 § 3; 1967 ex.s. c 83 § 3; 1961 ex.s. c 7 § 2; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.100.  Prior:  1957 c 247 § 6; 1951 c 267 § 1; 1939 c 177 § 5; RRS § 8327-5a.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.110 
                    Delinquency — Lien of tax — Notice.


                    [1993 c 54 § 3; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.110.  Prior:  1933 c 58 § 9, part; RRS § 8327-9, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.

Notes: Reviser's note: RCW 82.36.110 was amended by 2013 c 23 § 328 without reference to its repeal by 2013 c 225 § 501. It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.

                    82.36.120 
                    Delinquency — Notice to debtors — Transfer or disposition of property, credits, or debts prohibited — Lien — Answer.


                    [1998 c 176 § 23; 1994 c 262 § 21; 1991 c 339 § 3; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.120.  Prior:  1933 c 58 § 9, part; RRS § 8327-9, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.130 
                    Delinquency — Tax warrant.


                    [2000 c 103 § 14.  Prior:  1998 c 311 § 11; 1998 c 176 § 24; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.130; prior:  1933 c 58 § 9, part; RRS § 8327-9, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.140 
                    State may pursue remedy against licensee or bond.


                    [1998 c 176 § 25; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.140.  Prior:  1933 c 58 § 9, part; RRS § 8327-9, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.150 
                    Records to be kept by licensees — Inventory — Statement.


                    [1998 c 176 § 26; 1965 ex.s. c 79 § 5; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.150.  Prior:  1933 c 58 § 10; RRS § 8327-10; prior:  1921 c 173 § 6, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.160 
                    Records to be preserved by licensees.


                    [2007 c 515 § 12; 1998 c 176 § 27; 1996 c 104 § 5; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.160.  Prior:  1957 c 247 § 7; 1933 c 58 § 11; RRS § 8327-11; prior:  1921 c 173 § 6, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.170 
                    Additional reports — Filing.


                    [1998 c 176 § 28; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.170.  Prior:  1933 c 58 § 12; RRS § 8327-12; prior:  1921 c 173 § 9.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.180 
                    Examinations and investigations.


                    [2007 c 515 § 13; 1998 c 176 § 30; 1967 ex.s. c 89 § 6; 1965 ex.s. c 79 § 6; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.180.  Prior:  1939 c 177 § 3; 1933 c 58 § 13; RRS § 8327-13; prior:  1921 c 173 § 6, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.190 
                    Suspension, revocation, cancellation of licenses — Notice.


                    [1998 c 176 § 31; 1990 c 250 § 80; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.190.  Prior:  1933 c 58 § 14; RRS § 8327-14.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.200 
                    Carriers of motor vehicle fuel — Examination of records, stocks, etc.


                    [1998 c 176 § 32; 1965 ex.s. c 79 § 7; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.200.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 1; 1953 c 157 § 1; 1943 c 84 § 3; 1933 c 58 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8327-15.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.210 
                    Carriers of motor vehicle fuel — Invoice, bill of sale, etc., required — Inspections.


                    [1998 c 176 § 33; 1965 ex.s. c 79 § 8; 1961 ex.s. c 21 § 30; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.210.  Prior:  1933 c 58 § 16; RRS § 8327-16.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.220 
                    Exemptions — Tourists.


                    [1963 ex.s. c 22 § 20; 1961 ex.s. c 21 § 31; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.220.  Prior:  1957 c 247 § 9; prior:  1949 c 220 § 13, part; 1943 c 84 § 4, part; 1939 c 177 § 4, part; 1933 c 58 § 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8327-17, part.]

                    Repealed by 1998 c 176 § 89, effective January 1, 1999.






                    82.36.225 
                    Exemptions — Alcohol for use as fuel — Tax credit — Expiration of section.


                    [1991 c 145 § 2; 1985 c 371 § 4; 1981 c 342 § 4; 1980 c 131 § 3.]

                    Repealed by 1993 c 268 § 1.






                    82.36.2251 
                    Exemptions — Alcohol for use as fuel — Gallonage threshold — Tax credit, blended fuel — Expiration of section.


                    [1993 c 268 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 1994 c 225 § 1, effective May 1, 1994.  See 1995 c 364 § 6 and Supreme Court No. 62771-1, August 10, 1995.






                    82.36.226 
                    Intent — Reflection of tax credit in price.


                    [1981 c 342 § 3.]

                    Decodified September 1993.






                    82.36.230 
                    Exemptions — Imports, exports, federal sales — Invoice — Certificate — Reporting.


                    [1998 c 176 § 34; 1993 c 54 § 4; 1989 c 193 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 156 § 2; 1967 c 153 § 3; 1965 ex.s. c 79 § 9; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.230.  Prior:  1957 c 247 § 10; prior:  1953 c 150 § 1; 1949 c 220 § 13, part; 1943 c 84 § 4, part; 1939 c 177 § 4, part; 1933 c 58 § 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8327-17, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.235 
                    Exemptions — Fuel delivered by distributor exclusively for marine use — Exemption certificate — Records and examination.


                    [1965 ex.s. c 79 § 10; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.235.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 15.]

                    Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 180 § 11.






                    82.36.240 
                    Sales to state or political subdivisions not exempt.


                    [1961 c 15 § 82.36.240.  Prior:  1957 c 247 § 11; prior:  1949 c 220 § 13, part; 1943 c 84 § 4, part; 1939 c 177 § 4, part; 1933 c 58 § 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8327-17, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.245 
                    Exemption — Sales to foreign diplomatic and consular missions.


                    [1989 c 193 § 2.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.247 
                    Exemption — Racing fuel.


                    [2007 c 515 § 14.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.250 
                    Nongovernmental use of fuels, etc., acquired from United States government — Tax — Unlawful to procure or use.


                    [1961 c 15 § 82.36.250.  Prior:  1957 c 247 § 12; prior:  1949 c 220 § 13, part; 1943 c 84 § 4, part; 1939 c 177 § 4, part; 1933 c 58 § 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8327-17, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.

Notes: Reviser's note: RCW 82.36.250 was amended by 2013 c 23 § 329 without reference to its repeal by 2013 c 225 § 501. It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.

                    82.36.260 
                    Extension of time for filing exportation certificates or claiming exemptions.


                    [1965 ex.s. c 79 § 11; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.260.  Prior:  1957 c 247 § 13; prior:  1949 c 220 § 13, part; 1943 c 84 § 4, part; 1939 c 177 § 4, part; 1933 c 58 § 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8327-17, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.270 
                    Refund permit.


                    [1977 c 28 § 2; 1973 c 96 § 3; 1967 c 153 § 4; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.270.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 3; prior:  1945 c 38 § 1, part; 1943 c 84 § 5, part; 1937 c 219 § 2, part; 1935 c 109 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8327-18, part; prior:  1923 c 81 § 4, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.273 
                    Refunds to licensee for fuel purchased by exempt person — Exception — Invoice or proof.


                    [1998 c 176 § 35.]

                    Repealed by 2007 c 515 § 34.






                    82.36.275 
                    Refunds for urban transportation systems.


                    [1969 ex.s. c 281 § 27; 1967 c 86 § 1; 1965 c 135 § 1; 1963 c 187 § 1; 1961 c 117 § 1; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.275.  Prior:  1959 c 298 § 1; 1957 c 292 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.280 
                    Refunds for nonhighway use of fuel.


                    [2010 c 161 § 906; 1998 c 176 § 36; 1993 c 141 § 1; 1985 c 371 § 5; 1980 c 131 § 5; 1972 ex.s. c 138 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 36 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 281 § 23; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.280.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 4; prior:  1951 c 263 § 1; 1945 c 38 § 1, part; 1943 c 84 § 5, part; 1937 c 219 § 2, part; 1935 c 109 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8327-18, part; prior:  1923 c 81 § 4, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.285 
                    Refunds for transit services to persons with special transportation needs by nonprofit transportation providers.


                    [1996 c 244 § 5; 1983 c 108 § 3.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.290 
                    Refunds for use in manufacturing, cleaning, dyeing.


                    [1961 c 15 § 82.36.290.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 5; prior:  1945 c 38 § 1, part; 1943 c 84 § 5, part; 1937 c 219 § 2, part; 1935 c 109 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8327-18, part; prior:  1923 c 81 § 4, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.300 
                    Refunds on exported fuel.


                    [1998 c 176 § 37; 1963 ex.s. c 22 § 21; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.300.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 6; prior:  1945 c 38 § 1, part; 1943 c 84 § 5, part; 1937 c 219 § 2, part; 1935 c 109 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8327-18, part; prior:  1923 c 81 § 4, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.302 
                    Refunds for employees of foreign governments.


                    [1967 ex.s. c 145 § 59.]

                    Repealed by 1989 c 193 § 5.






                    82.36.305 
                    Refunds to dealer delivering fuel exclusively for marine use — Limitations — Supporting certificate.


                    [1965 ex.s. c 79 § 12; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.305.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 16.]

                    Repealed by 2007 c 515 § 34.






                    82.36.306 
                    Remedies for violation of RCW 82.36.305 — Rules — Coloring of fuel exclusively for marine use, samples may be taken.


                    [1973 c 96 § 4; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.306.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 17.]

                    Repealed by 2003 c 358 § 15.






                    82.36.310 
                    Claim of refund.


                    [1998 c 176 § 38; 1998 c 115 § 3; 1995 c 318 § 3; 1965 ex.s. c 79 § 13; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.310.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 7; prior:  1945 c 38 § 1, part; 1943 c 84 § 5, part; 1937 c 219 § 2, part; 1935 c 109 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8327-18, part; prior:  1923 c 81 § 4, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.

Notes: Reviser's note: RCW 82.36.310 was amended by 2013 c 23 § 330 without reference to its repeal by 2013 c 225 § 501. It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.

                    82.36.320 
                    Information may be required.


                    [2007 c 515 § 15; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.320.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 8; prior:  1945 c 38 § 1, part; 1943 c 84 § 5, part; 1937 c 219 § 2, part; 1935 c 109 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8327-18, part; prior:  1923 c 81 § 4, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.330 
                    Payment of refunds — Interest — Penalty.


                    [2003 c 53 § 401; 1998 c 176 § 39; 1971 ex.s. c 180 § 9; 1965 ex.s. c 79 § 14; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.330.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 9; prior:  1955 c 90 § 1; 1945 c 38 § 1, part; 1943 c 84 § 5, part; 1937 c 219 § 2, part; 1935 c 109 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8327-18, part; prior:  1923 c 81 § 4, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.335 
                    Credits on tax in lieu of collection and refund.


                    [1998 c 176 § 40; 1997 c 183 § 8; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.335.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 14.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.340 
                    Examination of books and records.


                    [2007 c 515 § 16; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.340.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 10; prior:  1945 c 38 § 1, part; 1943 c 84 § 5, part; 1937 c 219 § 2, part; 1935 c 109 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8327-18, part; prior:  1923 c 81 § 4, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.350 
                    Fraudulent invoices — Penalty.


                    [1998 c 176 § 41; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.350.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 11; prior:  1945 c 38 § 1, part; 1943 c 84 § 5, part; 1937 c 219 § 2, part; 1935 c 109 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8327-18, part; prior:  1923 c 81 § 4, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.360 
                    Separate invoices for nontaxed fuel.


                    [1961 c 15 § 82.36.360.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 12; prior:  1945 c 38 § 1, part; 1943 c 84 § 5, part; 1937 c 219 § 2, part; 1935 c 109 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8327-18, part; prior:  1923 c 81 § 4, part.]

                    Repealed by 2007 c 515 § 34.






                    82.36.370 
                    Refunds for fuel lost or destroyed through fire, flood, leakage, etc.


                    [2007 c 515 § 17; 1998 c 176 § 42; 1967 c 153 § 5; 1965 ex.s. c 79 § 15; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.370.  Prior:  1957 c 218 § 13; prior:  1945 c 38 § 1, part; 1943 c 84 § 5, part; 1937 c 219 § 2, part; 1935 c 109 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8327-18, part; prior:  1923 c 81 § 4, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.373 
                    Refund for worthless accounts receivable — Rules — Apportionment after receipt.


                    [1998 c 176 § 43.]

                    Repealed by 2007 c 515 § 34.






                    82.36.375 
                    Time limitation on erroneous payment credits or refunds and notices of additional tax.


                    [1998 c 176 § 44; 1965 ex.s. c 79 § 16.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.380 
                    Violations — Penalties.


                    [2007 c 515 § 18; 2003 c 358 § 13; 2000 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 9; 1995 c 287 § 2; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.380.  Prior:  1949 c 234 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 19, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8327-19, part; prior:  1921 c 173 § 12, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.390 
                    Diversion of export fuel — Penalty.


                    [1998 c 176 § 45; 1996 c 104 § 6; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.390.  Prior:  1949 c 234 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 19, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8327-19, part; prior:  1921 c 173 § 12, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.400 
                    Other offenses — Penalties.


                    [2011 c 96 § 57; 2003 c 53 § 402; 1998 c 176 § 46; 1971 ex.s. c 156 § 3; 1967 c 153 § 6; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.400.  Prior:  1949 c 234 § 2, part; 1933 c 58 § 19, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8327-19, part; prior:  1921 c 173 § 12, part.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.405 
                    Liability, payment, and report of taxes due before March 2000 — Inventory report — Penalties, interest.


                    [1998 c 176 § 47.]

                    Repealed by 2005 c 260 § 3, effective July 1, 2005.






                    82.36.407 
                    Tax liability of user — Payment — Exceptions.


                    [1998 c 176 § 48.]

                    Repealed by 2007 c 515 § 34.






                    82.36.410 
                    Revenue to motor vehicle fund.


                    [1973 c 95 § 5; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.410.  Prior:  1933 c 58 § 20; RRS § 8327-20.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.

Notes: Reviser's note: RCW 82.36.410 was amended by 2013 c 23 § 331 without reference to its repeal by 2013 c 225 § 501. It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.

                    82.36.415 
                    Refund to aeronautics account.


                    [1987 c 220 § 4.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.420 
                    Disposition of fees, fines, penalties.


                    [1987 c 202 § 245; 1969 ex.s. c 199 § 40; 1961 c 15 § 82.36.420.  Prior:  1933 c 58 § 21; RRS § 8327-21.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.430 
                    Enforcement.


                    [1961 c 15 § 82.36.430.  Prior:  1933 c 58 § 22; RRS § 8327-22.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.






                    82.36.435 
                    Enforcement and administration — Rule-making authority.


                    [1981 c 342 § 5.]

                    Repealed by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1

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Sections HTMLPDF 89.30.001District authorized—Area not less than one million acres—No fees. HTMLPDF 89.30.004Lands in one or more counties. HTMLPDF 89.30.007General purposes of district. HTMLPDF 89.30.010Petition—Filing. HTMLPDF 89.30.013Petition—Contents. HTMLPDF 89.30.016Public lands of state may be included. HTMLPDF 89.30.019Interest in public lands treated as private property—Public title unaffected, liens barred. HTMLPDF 89.30.022Federal lands may be included. HTMLPDF 89.30.025Possessory interest in federal lands—Water rent, credit for prior payment. HTMLPDF 89.30.028Petitioners to describe their lands—Petitioners deemed owners thereof. HTMLPDF 89.30.031Proof of ownership by tax roll. HTMLPDF 89.30.034Petition on separate sheets—Withdrawals. HTMLPDF 89.30.037Correction of deficient petition. HTMLPDF 89.30.040Conflicting petitions—Largest territory considered first. HTMLPDF 89.30.043Order for hearing—Notice. HTMLPDF 89.30.046Publication of notice. HTMLPDF 89.30.049Contents of notice. HTMLPDF 89.30.052Copy of notice to each member of commission. HTMLPDF 89.30.055Commission—Creation—Composition. HTMLPDF 89.30.058Commission—Chair—Clerk—Quorum. HTMLPDF 89.30.061Commission—Clerk not to vote unless tie. HTMLPDF 89.30.064Commission—General powers. HTMLPDF 89.30.067Commission—Adjournments. HTMLPDF 89.30.070Commission—Expenses. HTMLPDF 89.30.073Hearing on petition—Place. HTMLPDF 89.30.076Hearing on petition—Proof of notice. HTMLPDF 89.30.079Hearing on petition—Consideration of petition—Evidence. HTMLPDF 89.30.082Hearing on petition—Boundaries to be fixed. HTMLPDF 89.30.085Hearing on petition—Name—Election to be ordered. HTMLPDF 89.30.088Order for election to county auditors. HTMLPDF 89.30.091Records of commission to be preserved. HTMLPDF 89.30.094Election—How conducted—Qualifications of electors. HTMLPDF 89.30.097Election—Notice, contents—Ballots. HTMLPDF 89.30.100Election—Canvass of returns. HTMLPDF 89.30.103Order organizing district. HTMLPDF 89.30.106Order organizing district—Copy to be filed with county commissioners of other counties. HTMLPDF 89.30.109Certified statement to be filed for record. HTMLPDF 89.30.112When creation complete—Proceedings conclusive, exception. HTMLPDF 89.30.115District liable for formation costs. HTMLPDF 89.30.118Change of name procedure—Effect. HTMLPDF 89.30.121District is political subdivision. HTMLPDF 89.30.124Judgments against district—When chargeable against improvement and divisional districts. HTMLPDF 89.30.127District a corporate body—Powers. HTMLPDF 89.30.130Powers—In general. HTMLPDF 89.30.133Powers—Improvement and divisional districts, purposes. HTMLPDF 89.30.136Powers—Development, sale, use, etc., of water or electric energy. HTMLPDF 89.30.139Powers—Bonds payable from income. HTMLPDF 89.30.142Powers—Sale or lease of water—Drains—Land settlement. HTMLPDF 89.30.145Powers—Fiscal agent for United States. HTMLPDF 89.30.148Surety bond from contractor. HTMLPDF 89.30.151Payments under contracts—Retained percentage. HTMLPDF 89.30.154Contracts—Public bidding—Notice. HTMLPDF 89.30.157Contracts with United States or any state for construction, etc. HTMLPDF 89.30.160Contracts with United States or state of Washington—Assumption of control or management. HTMLPDF 89.30.163Contracts with United States or state of Washington—Bonds as payment or security—Levy for interest or payment. HTMLPDF 89.30.166Contracts with United States or state of Washington—Submission of contracts to electors. HTMLPDF 89.30.169Contracts with United States or state of Washington—Election procedure. HTMLPDF 89.30.172Contracts with United States or state of Washington—Liability of district for improvement and divisional district obligations. HTMLPDF 89.30.175Drainage system—Authorization—Notice—Hearing. HTMLPDF 89.30.178Drainage system—Powers. HTMLPDF 89.30.181Drainage system—Benefit to public road or city sewer system—Assessment. HTMLPDF 89.30.184Eminent domain—Authorized. HTMLPDF 89.30.187Eminent domain—Procedure. HTMLPDF 89.30.190Eminent domain—Joinder, consolidation of actions—Separate verdicts. HTMLPDF 89.30.193Eminent domain—Damages and benefits—Judgment when damages exceed benefits, costs. HTMLPDF 89.30.196Eminent domain—Damages and benefits—Judgment for costs when benefits equal or exceed damages. HTMLPDF 89.30.199Eminent domain—Levy on uncondemned lands unaffected. HTMLPDF 89.30.202Eminent domain—Verdict and findings binding as to levy. HTMLPDF 89.30.205Eminent domain—Damages applied pro tanto to satisfy levies. HTMLPDF 89.30.208Eminent domain—Title acquired. HTMLPDF 89.30.211Right of entry to make surveys, etc. HTMLPDF 89.30.214Right to construct across streams, highways, railways, etc.—Duty to restore. HTMLPDF 89.30.217Right to construct across streams, highways, railways, etc.—Railroads to cooperate. HTMLPDF 89.30.220Right to construct across streams, highways, railways, etc.—Disagreements, how determined. HTMLPDF 89.30.223Right-of-way on state lands. HTMLPDF 89.30.226Board of directors—Composition. HTMLPDF 89.30.229Board of directors—Term of office. HTMLPDF 89.30.232Director districts. HTMLPDF 89.30.235Director districts—Geographical boundaries—Designation. HTMLPDF 89.30.238First board—Appointment. HTMLPDF 89.30.241First board—Term. HTMLPDF 89.30.244First directors—Election. HTMLPDF 89.30.247First directors—Nominations. HTMLPDF 89.30.250First directors—Terms. HTMLPDF 89.30.253Directors—Term. HTMLPDF 89.30.256Directors—Vacancies. HTMLPDF 89.30.259Directors—Oath—Bond. HTMLPDF 89.30.262Secretary's oath and bond. HTMLPDF 89.30.265Additional official bonds when fiscal agent of United States. HTMLPDF 89.30.268Additional official bonds when fiscal agent of United States—Suit on. HTMLPDF 89.30.271Official bonds, cost of. HTMLPDF 89.30.274Directors—Organization—President, secretary. HTMLPDF 89.30.277District office. HTMLPDF 89.30.280District office—Change of location. HTMLPDF 89.30.283Directors—Regular meetings, change of day. HTMLPDF 89.30.286Directors—Special meetings—Notice—Business permissible. HTMLPDF 89.30.289Directors—Meetings and records public. HTMLPDF 89.30.292Directors—Quorum—Action by majority. HTMLPDF 89.30.295Directors—Seal, bylaws, rules. HTMLPDF 89.30.298Compensation of directors, officers, employees. HTMLPDF 89.30.301Interest in contracts prohibited—Penalty. HTMLPDF 89.30.304Delivery of records, etc., to successor. HTMLPDF 89.30.307Employees on termination to deliver records to board—Penalty. HTMLPDF 89.30.310County treasurer is ex officio district treasurer. HTMLPDF 89.30.313Liability of county treasurers. HTMLPDF 89.30.316County treasurers to collect assessments. HTMLPDF 89.30.319Funds to be deposited with county treasurer. HTMLPDF 89.30.322Claims against district. HTMLPDF 89.30.325Disbursement of funds by county treasurer. HTMLPDF 89.30.328Treasurer's monthly report. HTMLPDF 89.30.331Secretary's monthly report of expenditures. HTMLPDF 89.30.334Elections—When general held. HTMLPDF 89.30.337Elections—When special held. HTMLPDF 89.30.340Elections—How noticed and conducted. HTMLPDF 89.30.343Elections—Voting precincts. HTMLPDF 89.30.346Elections—Polling places. HTMLPDF 89.30.349Elections—Polls outside district precinct. HTMLPDF 89.30.352Elections—List of registered voters. HTMLPDF 89.30.355Elections—Certification of propositions. HTMLPDF 89.30.358Elections—Ballots to be separate. HTMLPDF 89.30.361Elections—Checking names of voters against registration list. HTMLPDF 89.30.364Elections—Returns—Canvassing boards. HTMLPDF 89.30.367Elections—Abstract of result. HTMLPDF 89.30.370Elections—District board to tabulate abstracts and declare result. HTMLPDF 89.30.373Director district to be represented on board. HTMLPDF 89.30.376Election of subsequent directors. HTMLPDF 89.30.379Director district elections. HTMLPDF 89.30.382Declaration of candidacy for board—Fee. HTMLPDF 89.30.385Ballots for director. HTMLPDF 89.30.388District elections—Primary law not to apply. HTMLPDF 89.30.391Annual tax—Authorization. HTMLPDF 89.30.394Annual tax—How equalized and levied. HTMLPDF 89.30.397Annual tax—How collected. HTMLPDF 89.30.400Debt limit—General. HTMLPDF 89.30.403Exceeding debt limit—Procedure. HTMLPDF 89.30.412General obligation bonds—Authorized. HTMLPDF 89.30.427Special fund from fixed income—Bonds payable from special fund—Contract to purchase or lease electricity—Powers of reclamation district conferred. HTMLPDF 89.30.430Special fund from fixed income—Contents—Pledge of income—Not district obligation. HTMLPDF 89.30.433Special fund from fixed income—Maturity—Form—Interest rates. HTMLPDF 89.30.436General improvement districts—Authorized. HTMLPDF 89.30.439General improvement districts—Resolution, survey and investigation. HTMLPDF 89.30.442General improvement districts—Cost of survey and investigation—Limitation of levy. HTMLPDF 89.30.445General improvement districts—Board may make survey and investigation. HTMLPDF 89.30.448General improvement districts—Contract with state or United States for survey and investigation. HTMLPDF 89.30.451General improvement districts—Report on survey and investigation—Estimate of cost. HTMLPDF 89.30.454General improvement districts—Notice for hearing on report. HTMLPDF 89.30.457General improvement districts—Contents of notice for hearing. HTMLPDF 89.30.460General improvement districts—Hearing—Adjournments. HTMLPDF 89.30.463General improvement districts—Objections and evidence at hearing. HTMLPDF 89.30.466General improvement districts—Change of plans. HTMLPDF 89.30.469General improvement districts—Order on approval. HTMLPDF 89.30.472General improvement districts—Findings conclusive, exception. HTMLPDF 89.30.475General improvement districts—Special benefits deemed continuing. HTMLPDF 89.30.478General improvement districts—Powers of board—Act on behalf of improvement or divisional district not to render reclamation district liable. HTMLPDF 89.30.481Power of board as to assessments in improvement or divisional districts. HTMLPDF 89.30.484Divisional districts—Authorized. HTMLPDF 89.30.487Divisional districts—Powers of board, officers and electors. HTMLPDF 89.30.490Divisional districts—Organization. HTMLPDF 89.30.493Divisional districts—Liability. HTMLPDF 89.30.496Divisional districts—Assessments, contracts, etc. HTMLPDF 89.30.499Exclusion of nonirrigable lands from general improvement or divisional districts—Petition—Prior obligations. HTMLPDF 89.30.502Exclusion of nonirrigable lands from general improvement or divisional districts—Time for hearing—Notice. HTMLPDF 89.30.505Exclusion of nonirrigable lands from general improvement or divisional districts—Hearing. HTMLPDF 89.30.508Exclusion of nonirrigable lands from general improvement or divisional districts—Levy to pay bonds preserved. HTMLPDF 89.30.511Exclusion of nonirrigable lands from general improvement or divisional districts—Unconditional relief—Effect. HTMLPDF 89.30.514Exclusion of nonirrigable lands from general improvement or divisional districts—Power to reduce assessments. HTMLPDF 89.30.517Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Authorized. HTMLPDF 89.30.520Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Form, contents, payment, interest. HTMLPDF 89.30.523Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Obligation of improvement and divisional district—Reclamation district not obligated—Deferred assessments. HTMLPDF 89.30.526Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Election, how conducted. HTMLPDF 89.30.529Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Election precincts and officials. HTMLPDF 89.30.532Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Contents of notice of election. HTMLPDF 89.30.535Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Notice and election in nonassessable area. HTMLPDF 89.30.538Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Mailing returns—Canvass. HTMLPDF 89.30.541Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Abstract of election results. HTMLPDF 89.30.544Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Resolution authorizing issuance of bonds. HTMLPDF 89.30.547Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Sale or exchange price. HTMLPDF 89.30.550Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Pledge of bonds to United States. HTMLPDF 89.30.553Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Public or private sale—Payment in property, labor, etc. HTMLPDF 89.30.556Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Negotiability—Execution. HTMLPDF 89.30.565Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Moneys paid to county treasurer. HTMLPDF 89.30.568Negotiable bonds of general improvement or divisional district—Bonds paramount lien on moneys in fund. HTMLPDF 89.30.571Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Annual ad valorem basis. HTMLPDF 89.30.574Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Assessment roll. HTMLPDF 89.30.577Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Contents of assessment roll. HTMLPDF 89.30.580Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Basis of valuation. HTMLPDF 89.30.583Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Valuation of lands not on tax roll. HTMLPDF 89.30.586Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Values on roll are conclusive, when. HTMLPDF 89.30.589Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Assessments for prior years—Expense for delinquencies. HTMLPDF 89.30.592Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Roll to segregate lands as to counties. HTMLPDF 89.30.595Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Roll to district board—Notice of equalization. HTMLPDF 89.30.598Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Time for equalization meeting—Inspection of roll. HTMLPDF 89.30.601Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Hearing before equalization board—Authority. HTMLPDF 89.30.604Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Changes on roll to be noted—Completed roll to county treasurers. HTMLPDF 89.30.607Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Annual levy for bonds and interest. HTMLPDF 89.30.610Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Levy for contracts with state or United States or for other charges. HTMLPDF 89.30.613Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Levy for delinquencies. HTMLPDF 89.30.616Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Collected assessments to constitute designated special funds. HTMLPDF 89.30.619Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Procedure on failure to deliver roll—Preparation, equalization, levy by county commissioners. HTMLPDF 89.30.622Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Manner and effect of levy by county commissioners—Expenses. HTMLPDF 89.30.625Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—County treasurer may perform duties of district secretary, when. HTMLPDF 89.30.628Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Lien of assessment, when attaches. HTMLPDF 89.30.631Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Assessment lien paramount—When extinguished. HTMLPDF 89.30.634Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—When assessments due and payable—Delinquency date. HTMLPDF 89.30.637Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—When assessment delinquent—Interest rate. HTMLPDF 89.30.640Installment payments—Delinquency. HTMLPDF 89.30.643Installment payments—Assessment book—Contents. HTMLPDF 89.30.646Installment payments—Entry of payments—Receipt. HTMLPDF 89.30.649Installment payments—Statement of assessments levied to be furnished on request. HTMLPDF 89.30.652Installment payments—County treasurers to make monthly remittances to district treasurer. HTMLPDF 89.30.655Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—List to be posted. HTMLPDF 89.30.658Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Notice of delinquency, contents, posting. HTMLPDF 89.30.661Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Publication of list of posted places and notice of sale. HTMLPDF 89.30.664Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Publication of notices—Contents—Time and place of sale. HTMLPDF 89.30.667Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Sale of land for delinquency. HTMLPDF 89.30.670Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—How conducted. HTMLPDF 89.30.673Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Postponement of sale. HTMLPDF 89.30.676Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Designation of portion to be sold—Sale by parts. HTMLPDF 89.30.679Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Resale upon purchaser's default. HTMLPDF 89.30.682Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Reclamation district as purchaser. HTMLPDF 89.30.685Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Entry of sale when district is purchaser—Credit. HTMLPDF 89.30.688Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Rights of district as purchaser. HTMLPDF 89.30.691Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Deed to district in absence of redemption—Conveyance. HTMLPDF 89.30.694Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Resolution to convey property acquired by district—Price. HTMLPDF 89.30.697Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Lease of property acquired by district. HTMLPDF 89.30.700Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Disposition of proceeds of sale or lease by district. HTMLPDF 89.30.703Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Reconveyance to person entitled to redemption, when. HTMLPDF 89.30.706Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Certificate of sale in duplicate, contents. HTMLPDF 89.30.709Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Certificate of sale—Form, filing, delivery. HTMLPDF 89.30.712Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Certificate of sale may include several tracts. HTMLPDF 89.30.715Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Entry of sale in assessment book, inspection—Filing certificate. HTMLPDF 89.30.718Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Lien of assessment vested in purchaser—When divested. HTMLPDF 89.30.721Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Redemption of property sold. HTMLPDF 89.30.724Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Redemption in coin to treasurer—To whom credited. HTMLPDF 89.30.727Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Entry of redemption in book and on certificate. HTMLPDF 89.30.730Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Deed in absence of redemption, contents. HTMLPDF 89.30.733Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Fee for deed—Several parcels may be included in one deed. HTMLPDF 89.30.736Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Recitals in deed—Evidentiary effect. HTMLPDF 89.30.739Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Deed conclusive, exception. HTMLPDF 89.30.742Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Title conveyed by deed. HTMLPDF 89.30.745Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Probative force of assessment book and delinquency list. HTMLPDF 89.30.748Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Sale not avoided by misnomer or mistake as to ownership. HTMLPDF 89.30.751Foreclosure of lien for general taxes—Payment in full or sale subject to assessments due. HTMLPDF 89.30.754Liability of county for assessments after sale to county for general taxes. HTMLPDF 89.30.757Sale of county lands for delinquent assessments. HTMLPDF 89.30.760Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Authorization by electors. HTMLPDF 89.30.763Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Levy and collection. HTMLPDF 89.30.766Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Proposition to be submitted to electors. HTMLPDF 89.30.769Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Election, how called, conducted, etc. HTMLPDF 89.30.772Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Notice of election—Ballots. HTMLPDF 89.30.775Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Indebtedness authorized. HTMLPDF 89.30.778Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Notes—Terms. HTMLPDF 89.30.781Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Notes payable exclusively by assessments. HTMLPDF 89.30.784Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Interest on notes. HTMLPDF 89.30.787Tolls for electricity and water—Collection, deposit. HTMLPDF 89.30.790Tolls for electricity and water—Toll collector's bond. HTMLPDF 89.30.793Jurisdiction of courts. HTMLPDF 89.30.796Jurisdiction of courts—Petition for judicial determination. HTMLPDF 89.30.799Jurisdiction of courts—Contents of petition. HTMLPDF 89.30.802Jurisdiction of courts—Notice of hearing of petition. HTMLPDF 89.30.805Jurisdiction of courts—Notice, how given and published. HTMLPDF 89.30.808Jurisdiction of courts—Demurrer or answer to petition. HTMLPDF 89.30.811Jurisdiction of courts—Rules which govern. HTMLPDF 89.30.814Jurisdiction of courts—Motion and order for new trial. HTMLPDF 89.30.817Jurisdiction of courts—Action in rem—Power of court. HTMLPDF 89.30.820Jurisdiction of courts—Errors disregarded—Approval in whole or part. HTMLPDF 89.30.823Jurisdiction of courts—Conclusiveness of judgment. HTMLPDF 89.30.826Jurisdiction of courts—Costs. HTMLPDF 89.30.829Jurisdiction of courts—Time for appeal. HTMLPDF 89.30.832Liberal construction.

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Sections HTMLPDF 9.01.055Citizen immunity if aiding officer, scope—When. HTMLPDF 9.01.110Omission, when not punishable. HTMLPDF 9.01.120Civil remedies preserved. HTMLPDF 9.01.130Sending letter, when complete. HTMLPDF 9.01.160Application to existing civil rights. HTMLPDF 9.01.210Financial, accounting services to cannabis industry. NOTES:

Conviction of lesser crime: RCW 10.61.010.

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Sections HTMLPDF 9.41.010Definitions. HTMLPDF 9.41.040Unlawful possession of firearms—Penalties. HTMLPDF 9.41.041Unlawful possession of firearms—Restoration of right to possess. HTMLPDF 9.41.042Children—Permissible firearm possession. HTMLPDF 9.41.045Offenders under supervision of the department—Possession prohibited—Penalties. HTMLPDF 9.41.047Persons found not guilty by reason of insanity and others—Possession rights. HTMLPDF 9.41.049Persons who present likelihood of serious harm—Possession rights. HTMLPDF 9.41.050Carrying firearms. HTMLPDF 9.41.060Exceptions to restrictions on carrying firearms. HTMLPDF 9.41.065Correctional employees—Effect of exemption from firearms restrictions—Liability limited. HTMLPDF 9.41.070Concealed pistol license—Application—Fee—Renewal. HTMLPDF 9.41.071Law enforcement agency—Fingerprints fee. HTMLPDF 9.41.073Concealed pistol license—Reciprocity. HTMLPDF 9.41.075Concealed pistol license—Revocation. HTMLPDF 9.41.080Delivery to ineligible persons. HTMLPDF 9.41.090Dealer deliveries regulated—Hold on delivery—Fees authorized. HTMLPDF 9.41.092Licensed dealer deliveries—Background checks. HTMLPDF 9.41.094Waiver of confidentiality. HTMLPDF 9.41.097Supplying information on the eligibility of persons to possess firearms, purchase firearms, or be issued a concealed pistol license. HTMLPDF 9.41.0975Officials and agencies—Immunity, writ of mandamus. HTMLPDF 9.41.098Forfeiture of firearms—Disposition—Confiscation. HTMLPDF 9.41.100Dealer licensing and registration required. HTMLPDF 9.41.110Dealer's licenses, by whom granted, conditions, fees—Employees, fingerprinting and background checks—Wholesale sales excepted—Permits prohibited. HTMLPDF 9.41.111Firearm frames or receivers—Background check—Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.41.113Firearm sales or transfers—Background checks—Requirements—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 9.41.1132Firearm sales and transfers—Firearms safety training program—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 9.41.1135Firearms sales or transfers—Use of Washington state patrol firearms background check system. HTMLPDF 9.41.114Firearm sales or transfers—Denial of application report—Dealer's duties. HTMLPDF 9.41.115Penalties—Violations of RCW 9.41.113. HTMLPDF 9.41.120Firearms as loan security. HTMLPDF 9.41.121Firearms—Permit to purchase application. HTMLPDF 9.41.122Out-of-state purchasing. HTMLPDF 9.41.124Purchasing of rifles and shotguns by nonresidents. HTMLPDF 9.41.129Recordkeeping requirements. HTMLPDF 9.41.135Verification of licenses and registration—Notice to federal government. HTMLPDF 9.41.137Department of licensing, authority to adopt rules—Reporting of violations—Authority to revoke licenses. HTMLPDF 9.41.139Department of licensing—Eligibility to possess firearms. HTMLPDF 9.41.140Alteration of identifying marks—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 9.41.171Alien possession of firearms—Requirements—Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.41.173Alien possession of firearms—Alien firearm license—Political subdivisions may not modify requirements—Penalty for false statement. HTMLPDF 9.41.175Alien possession of firearms—Possession without license—Conditions. HTMLPDF 9.41.185Coyote getters. HTMLPDF 9.41.190Unlawful firearms—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 9.41.220Unlawful firearms and parts contraband. HTMLPDF 9.41.225Use of machine gun or bump-fire stock in felony—Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.41.230Aiming or discharging firearms, dangerous weapons. HTMLPDF 9.41.240Possession of pistol or semiautomatic assault rifle by person from eighteen to twenty-one. HTMLPDF 9.41.250Dangerous weapons—Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.41.251Dangerous weapons—Application of restrictions to law enforcement, firefighting, rescue, and military personnel. HTMLPDF 9.41.260Dangerous exhibitions. HTMLPDF 9.41.270Weapons apparently capable of producing bodily harm—Unlawful carrying or handling—Penalty—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 9.41.280Possessing dangerous weapons on school facilities—Penalty—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 9.41.282Possessing dangerous weapons on child care premises—Penalty—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 9.41.284Possessing dangerous weapons at voting facilities—Penalty—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 9.41.290State preemption. HTMLPDF 9.41.300Weapons prohibited in certain places—Local laws and ordinances—Exceptions—Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.41.305Open carry of weapons prohibited on state capitol grounds and municipal buildings. HTMLPDF 9.41.310Information pamphlet. HTMLPDF 9.41.320Fireworks. HTMLPDF 9.41.325Undetectable or untraceable firearms—Penalties. HTMLPDF 9.41.326Untraceable firearms—Exceptions—Penalties. HTMLPDF 9.41.327Unfinished frames or receivers—Exceptions—Penalties. HTMLPDF 9.41.328Imprinting a firearm or unfinished frame or receiver. HTMLPDF 9.41.330Felony firearm offenders—Determination of registration. HTMLPDF 9.41.333Duty to register—Requirements. HTMLPDF 9.41.335Failure to register as felony firearm offender. HTMLPDF 9.41.340Return of privately owned firearm by law enforcement agency—Notification—Exception—Exemption from public disclosure—Civil liability—Liability for request based on false information. HTMLPDF 9.41.345Return of privately owned firearm or concealed pistol license by law enforcement agency—Duties—Notice—Exception. HTMLPDF 9.41.350Voluntary waiver of firearm rights—Procedure—Penalty—Exemption from public disclosure. HTMLPDF 9.41.352Voluntary waiver of firearm rights—Form—Availability. HTMLPDF 9.41.354Voluntary waiver of firearm rights—Health professionals. HTMLPDF 9.41.360Unsafe storage of a firearm. HTMLPDF 9.41.365Firearm security and storage—Requirements for dealers. HTMLPDF 9.41.368Firearm security and storage—Loss or theft—Owner or other person. HTMLPDF 9.41.370Large capacity magazines—Exceptions—Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.41.375Large capacity magazines—Unfair method of competition. HTMLPDF 9.41.380Safe storage of firearms expansion encouraged—No special relationship created by dealer storage. HTMLPDF 9.41.390Assault weapons—Manufacturing, importing, distributing, selling prohibited—Exceptions—Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.41.395Assault weapons—Consumer protection act. HTMLPDF 9.41.800Surrender of weapons or licenses—Prohibition on future possession or licensing. HTMLPDF 9.41.801Surrender of weapons or licenses—Ensuring compliance. HTMLPDF 9.41.802Proof of surrender and receipt pattern form—Declaration of nonsurrender pattern form—Administrative office of the courts to develop. HTMLPDF 9.41.804Proof of surrender and receipt form, declaration, or other evidence—Requirement to file with clerk of the court. HTMLPDF 9.41.810Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.41.815Surrender of weapons or licenses—Ensuring compliance—Information sharing. NOTES:

Carrying loaded rifle or shotgun in vehicle: RCW 77.15.460.

Explosives: Chapter 70.74 RCW.

Possessing a stolen firearm: RCW 9A.56.310.

Shooting firearm from, across, or along public highway: RCW 77.15.460.

Theft of a firearm: RCW 9A.56.300.

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Sections HTMLPDF 9.45.020Substitution of child. HTMLPDF 9.45.060Encumbered, leased, or rented personal property—Construction. HTMLPDF 9.45.070Mock auctions. HTMLPDF 9.45.080Fraudulent removal of property. HTMLPDF 9.45.090Knowingly receiving fraudulent conveyance. HTMLPDF 9.45.100Fraud in assignment for benefit of creditors. HTMLPDF 9.45.122Measurement of commodities—Public policy. HTMLPDF 9.45.124Measurement of commodities—Measuring inaccurately—Altering measuring devices—Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.45.126Measurement of commodities—Inducing violations—Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.45.160Fraud in liquor warehouse receipts. HTMLPDF 9.45.170Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.45.210Altering sample or certificate of assay. HTMLPDF 9.45.220Making false sample or assay of ore. HTMLPDF 9.45.260Fire protection sprinkler system contractors—Wrongful acts. HTMLPDF 9.45.270Fraudulent filing of vehicle report of sale. NOTES:

Bank or trust company falsification or destruction of records: RCW 30A.12.090, 30A.12.100. preferential transfers: RCW 30A.44.110. receiving deposits when insolvent: RCW 30A.44.120. using name of unlawfully: RCW 30A.04.020.

"Bushing" by motor vehicle dealers: RCW 46.70.180(4).

Cemeteries, representing fund as perpetual: RCW 68.40.085.

Cigarette tax fraud: RCW 82.24.110.

Domestic insurers, illegal or corrupt practices: RCW 48.06.190, 48.07.060, 48.08.040.

Election fraud: Chapter 29A.84 RCW.

Employment agent, fraud: RCW 49.44.050.

Falsification of books of credit union: Chapter 31.12 RCW.

Fish and wildlife, false or misleading information: RCW 77.15.270.

Food, drugs, and cosmetics: RCW 69.04.040, 69.04.060, 69.04.070.

Fraud: Chapter 9A.60 RCW.

Fraud by engraver of public bonds: RCW 39.44.101.

Fraudulent conveyances: Chapter 19.40 RCW.

Insurance agent, etc., appropriating funds, etc.: RCW 48.17.480. fraud and unfair practices: Chapter 48.30 RCW.

Insured property, fraudulent injury or destruction: RCW 48.30.220.

Intent to defraud: RCW 10.58.040.

Motor vehicle certificates of title, falsifying: RCW 46.12.750. dealers: RCW 46.70.180.

Mutual savings banks falsification of books, etc.: RCW 32.04.100. transfers due to insolvency: RCW 32.24.080.

Obtaining employment by false recommendation: RCW 49.44.040.

Ownership of property, proof of: RCW 10.58.060.

Public assistance fraud: RCW 74.08.055, 74.08.331.

Savings and loan associations falsification of books, etc.: RCW 33.36.040. illegal loans and purchasing at discount by employees: RCW 33.36.010, 33.36.020. preferential transfers of property: RCW 33.36.030.

Sporting contest fraud: RCW 67.24.010.

State employees' retirement, falsification of statements, etc.: RCW 41.40.055.

State patrol retirement fund, falsifications: RCW 43.43.320.

Tax assessed property, removal to avoid payment: RCW 84.56.120, 84.56.200.

Teachers' retirement, falsification of statements, etc.: RCW 41.32.055.

Wages, rebating, etc., by employers: RCW 49.52.050, 49.52.090.

Warehouse operator or common carrier issuing false documents: Chapter 22.32 RCW.

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Sections HTMLPDF 9.46.010Legislative declaration. HTMLPDF 9.46.0201"Amusement game." HTMLPDF 9.46.0205"Bingo." HTMLPDF 9.46.0209"Bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization." HTMLPDF 9.46.0213"Bookmaking." HTMLPDF 9.46.0217"Commercial stimulant." HTMLPDF 9.46.0221"Commission." HTMLPDF 9.46.0225"Contest of chance." HTMLPDF 9.46.0229"Fishing derby." HTMLPDF 9.46.0233"Fund-raising event." HTMLPDF 9.46.0237"Gambling." HTMLPDF 9.46.0241"Gambling device." HTMLPDF 9.46.0245"Gambling information." HTMLPDF 9.46.0249"Gambling premises." HTMLPDF 9.46.0253"Gambling record." HTMLPDF 9.46.0257"Lottery." HTMLPDF 9.46.0261"Member," "bona fide member." HTMLPDF 9.46.0265"Player." HTMLPDF 9.46.0269"Professional gambling." HTMLPDF 9.46.0273"Punchboards," "pull-tabs." HTMLPDF 9.46.0277"Raffle." HTMLPDF 9.46.0282"Social card game." HTMLPDF 9.46.0285"Thing of value." HTMLPDF 9.46.0289"Whoever," "person." HTMLPDF 9.46.0305Dice or coin contests for music, food, or beverage payment. HTMLPDF 9.46.0311Charitable, nonprofit organizations—Authorized gambling activities. HTMLPDF 9.46.0315Raffles—No license required, when. HTMLPDF 9.46.0321Bingo, raffles, amusement games—No license required, when. HTMLPDF 9.46.0323Enhanced raffles—Authority of commission—Report, recommendations. HTMLPDF 9.46.0325Social card games, punchboards, pull-tabs authorized. HTMLPDF 9.46.0331Amusement games authorized—Minimum rules. HTMLPDF 9.46.0335Sports pools authorized. HTMLPDF 9.46.0341Golfing sweepstakes authorized. HTMLPDF 9.46.0345Bowling sweepstakes authorized. HTMLPDF 9.46.0351Social card, dice games—Use of premises of charitable, nonprofit organizations. HTMLPDF 9.46.0356Promotional contests of chance authorized. HTMLPDF 9.46.0361Turkey shoots authorized. HTMLPDF 9.46.0364Sports wagering authorized. HTMLPDF 9.46.0368Sports wagering over the internet authorized. HTMLPDF 9.46.037Sports wagering—Prohibited activities—Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.46.038Sports wagering—Defined. HTMLPDF 9.46.039Greyhound racing prohibited. HTMLPDF 9.46.040Gambling commission—Members—Appointment—Vacancies, filling. HTMLPDF 9.46.050Gambling commission—Chair—Quorum—Meetings—Compensation and travel expenses—Bond—Removal. HTMLPDF 9.46.060Gambling commission—Counsel—Audits—Payment for. HTMLPDF 9.46.070Gambling commission—Powers and duties. HTMLPDF 9.46.0701Charitable or nonprofit organizations—Sharing facilities. HTMLPDF 9.46.071Information concerning problem gambling—Self-exclusion program—Fee increases. HTMLPDF 9.46.072Pathological gambling behavior—Warning. HTMLPDF 9.46.075Gambling commission—Denial, suspension, or revocation of license, permit—Other provisions not applicable. HTMLPDF 9.46.077Gambling commission—Vacation of certain suspensions upon payment of monetary penalty. HTMLPDF 9.46.080Gambling commission—Administrator—Staff—Rules and regulations—Service contracts. HTMLPDF 9.46.085Gambling commission—Members and employees—Activities prohibited. HTMLPDF 9.46.090Gambling commission—Reports. HTMLPDF 9.46.095Gambling commission—Proceedings against, jurisdiction—Immunity from liability. HTMLPDF 9.46.100Gambling revolving fund—Created—Receipts—Disbursements—Use. HTMLPDF 9.46.110Taxation of gambling activities—Limitations—Restrictions on punchboards and pull-tabs—Lien. HTMLPDF 9.46.113Taxation of gambling activities—Disbursement. HTMLPDF 9.46.116Fees on pull-tab and punchboard sales. HTMLPDF 9.46.120Restrictions on management or operation personnel—Restriction on leased premises. HTMLPDF 9.46.130Inspection and audit of premises, paraphernalia, books, records, databases, hardware, software, or electronic data storage device—Reports for the commission—Reports on suspicious activities or irregular betting activities. HTMLPDF 9.46.140Gambling commission—Investigations—Inspections—Hearing and subpoena power—Administrative law judges. HTMLPDF 9.46.150Injunctions—Voiding of licenses, permits, or certificates. HTMLPDF 9.46.153Applicants and licensees—Responsibilities and duties—Waiver of liability—Investigation statement as privileged. HTMLPDF 9.46.155Applicants and licensees—Bribes to public officials, employees, agents—Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.46.158Applicants, licensees, operators—Commission approval for hiring certain persons. HTMLPDF 9.46.160Conducting activity without license. HTMLPDF 9.46.170False or misleading entries or statements, refusal to produce records. HTMLPDF 9.46.180Causing person to violate chapter. HTMLPDF 9.46.185Causing person to violate rule or regulation. HTMLPDF 9.46.190Violations relating to fraud, deceit, altering or misrepresenting, betting, or gambling—Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.46.192Cities and towns—Ordinance enacting certain sections of chapter—Limitations—Penalties. HTMLPDF 9.46.193Cities and towns—Ordinance adopting certain sections of chapter—Jurisdiction of courts. HTMLPDF 9.46.195Obstruction of public servant—Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.46.196Cheating—Defined. HTMLPDF 9.46.1961Cheating in the first degree. HTMLPDF 9.46.1962Cheating in the second degree. HTMLPDF 9.46.198Working in gambling activity without license as violation—Penalty. HTMLPDF 9.46.200Action for money damages due to violations—Interest—Attorneys' fees—Evidence for exoneration. HTMLPDF 9.46.210Enforcement—Commission as a law enforcement agency. HTMLPDF 9.46.212Officers designated with police powers authorized to take action to prevent physical injury to person or substantial damage to property—Immunity from civil liability—Exception. HTMLPDF 9.46.215Ownership or interest in gambling device—Penalty—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 9.46.217Gambling records—Penalty—Exceptions. HTMLPDF 9.46.220Professional gambling in the first degree. HTMLPDF 9.46.221Professional gambling in the second degree. HTMLPDF 9.46.222Professional gambling in the third degree. HTMLPDF 9.46.225Professional gambling—Penalties not applicable to authorized activities. HTMLPDF 9.46.228Gambling activities by persons under age eighteen prohibited—Penalties—Jurisdiction—In-house controlled purchase programs authorized. HTMLPDF 9.46.231Gambling devices, real and personal property—Seizure and forfeiture. HTMLPDF 9.46.235Slot machines, antique—Defenses concerning—Presumption created. HTMLPDF 9.46.240Gambling information, transmitting or receiving. HTMLPDF 9.46.250Gambling property or premises—Common nuisances, abatement—Termination of interests, licenses—Enforcement. HTMLPDF 9.46.260Proof of possession as evidence of knowledge of its character. HTMLPDF 9.46.270Taxing authority, exclusive. HTMLPDF 9.46.285Licensing and regulation authority, exclusive. HTMLPDF 9.46.291State lottery exemption. HTMLPDF 9.46.293Fishing derbies exempted. HTMLPDF 9.46.295Licenses, scope of authority—Exception. HTMLPDF 9.46.300Licenses and reports—Public inspection—Exceptions and requirements—Charges. HTMLPDF 9.46.310Licenses for manufacture, sale, distribution, or supply of gambling devices. HTMLPDF 9.46.350Civil action to collect fees, interest, penalties, or tax—Writ of attachment—Records as evidence. HTMLPDF 9.46.360Indian tribes—Compact negotiation process. HTMLPDF 9.46.36001Tribal actions—Federal jurisdiction. HTMLPDF 9.46.400Wildlife raffle. HTMLPDF 9.46.410Use of public assistance electronic benefit cards prohibited—Licensee to report violations—Suspension of license. HTMLPDF 9.46.420RCW 9.46.410 to be negotiated with Indian tribes. HTMLPDF 9.46.901Intent—1987 c 4. HTMLPDF 9.46.902Construction—1987 c 4. HTMLPDF 9.46.903Intent—1994 c 218. NOTES:

State lottery commission—Sale of tickets or shares—Other law inapplicable: RCW 67.70.210.

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Chapter 9.48 RCW Dispositions

HOMICIDE

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                    9.48.010 
                    Defined and classified.


                    [1970 ex.s. c 49 § 1; 1909 c 249 § 138; RRS § 2390.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.020 
                    Proof of death and of killing by defendant.


                    [1909 c 249 § 139; RRS § 2391.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.030 
                    Murder — First degree — Death penalty up to jury.


                    [1919 c 112 § 1; 1913 c 167 § 1; 1909 c 249 § 140; 1891 c 69 § 1; Code 1881 § 786; 1873 p 182 § 12; 1869 p 200 § 12; 1854 p 78 § 12; RRS § 2392.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010; and repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 § 19, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.040 
                    Murder in the second degree.


                    [1909 c 249 § 141; Code 1881 § 790; 1873 p 182 § 13; 1869 p 200 §§ 13, 14; 1854 p 78 § 13; RRS § 2393.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.050 
                    Killing in duel.


                    [1909 c 249 § 142; Code 1881 § 791; 1873 p 183 § 16; 1869 p 201 § 14; 1854 p 78 § 14; RRS § 2394.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.060 
                    Manslaughter.


                    [1970 ex.s. c 49 § 2; 1909 c 249 § 143; 1891 c 69 § 2; Code 1881 § 793; 1873 p 183 § 18; 1869 p 201 § 16; 1854 p 78 § 16; RRS § 2395.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.070 
                    Killing unborn quick child.


                    [1909 c 249 § 144; Code 1881 § 820; 1873 p 188 §§ 41, 42; 1863 p 209 §§ 37, 38; 1854 p 81 §§ 37, 38; RRS § 2396.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.080 
                    Killing unborn quick child by administering drugs.


                    [1909 c 249 § 145; Code 1881 § 821; 1873 p 188 §§ 41, 42; 1863 p 209 §§ 37, 38; 1854 p 81 §§ 37, 38; RRS § 2397.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.090 
                    Woman taking drugs.


                    [1909 c 249 § 146; RRS § 2398.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.100 
                    Owner of vicious animal.


                    [1909 c 249 § 147; RRS § 2399.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.110 
                    Killing by overloading passenger vessel.


                    [1909 c 249 § 148; Code 1881 § 795; 1873 p 184 § 20; 1869 p 201 § 18; 1854 p 78 § 18; RRS § 2400.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.120 
                    Reckless operation of steamboat or engine.


                    [1909 c 249 § 149; Code 1881 § 796; 1873 p 184 § 21; 1869 p 201 § 19; 1854 p 78 § 19; RRS § 2401.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.130 
                    Liability of intoxicated physician.


                    [1909 c 249 § 150; Code 1881 § 955; 1873 p 211 § 136; 1869 p 227 § 130; 1854 p 97 § 124; RRS § 2402.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.140 
                    Keeping explosive unlawfully.


                    [1909 c 249 § 151; RRS § 2403.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.150 
                    Homicide, when excusable.


                    [1909 c 249 § 152; RRS § 2404.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.160 
                    Justifiable homicide by public officer.


                    [1909 c 249 § 153; RRS § 2405.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.






                    9.48.170 
                    Homicide by other person, when justifiable.


                    [1909 c 249 § 154; RRS § 2406.]

                    Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.92.010, effective July 1, 1976.




















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Endangering life by breach of labor contract: RCW 49.44.080.

Explosives, endangering life or property: RCW 70.74.270, 70.74.280, 70.74.310.

Insured property, injury or destruction: RCW 48.30.220.

Malicious mischief: RCW 9A.48.070 through 9A.48.100.

Mutilation or destruction of property by school official: RCW 28A.635.070.

Nuisance: Chapter 9.66 RCW.

Ownership of property—Proof of: RCW 10.58.060.

Public library property, intentional injury: RCW 27.12.330.

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Chapter  9.91 RCW

MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES

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.

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Chapter 91.04 RCW Dispositions: COMMERCIAL WATERWAY DISTRICTS — GENERALLY

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Chapter 91.04 RCW Dispositions

COMMERCIAL WATERWAY DISTRICTS — GENERALLY

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                    91.04.010 
                    Districts authorized — Board's powers and duties.


                    [1911 c 11 § 1; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 1; RRS § 9724.  Formerly RCW 91.04.010 and 91.04.160, part.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.020 
                    Petition to form district — Contents — Cost bond.


                    [1911 c 11 § 2; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 2; RRS § 9725.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.021 
                    Elections and terms of commissioners in class A and first-class counties — Nominating petitions.


                    [1947 c 227 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9725-a.  Formerly RCW 91.04.090.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.022 
                    Elections and terms of commissioners in class A and first-class counties — Method of holding elections — Expense.


                    [1947 c 227 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9725-b.  Formerly RCW 91.04.100.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.023 
                    Elections and terms of commissioners in class A and first-class counties — Terms of subsequent commissioners.


                    [1947 c 227 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9725-c.  Formerly RCW 91.04.110.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.024 
                    Elections and terms of commissioners in class A and first-class counties — Terms of first commissioners.


                    [1947 c 227 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9725-d.  Formerly RCW 91.04.120.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.025 
                    Elections and terms of commissioners in class A and first-class counties — Biennial election.


                    [1947 c 227 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9725-e.  Formerly RCW 91.04.130.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.026 
                    Elections and terms of commissioners in class A and first-class counties — Rotation of terms.


                    [1947 c 227 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9725-f.  Formerly RCW 91.04.140.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.027 
                    Elections and terms of commissioners in class A and first-class counties — Vacancies.


                    [1947 c 227 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9725-g.  Formerly RCW 91.04.150.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.030 
                    Notice of hearing — Hearing — Findings — Procedure to extend boundaries.


                    [1911 c 11 § 3; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 3; RRS § 9726.  Formerly RCW 91.04.030, 91.04.040, and 91.04.050.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.040 
                    Hearing — Findings — Additional land may be included.


                    [1911 c 11 § 3, part; RRS § 9726, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 91.04.030.






                    91.04.050 
                    Extending boundaries — Procedure.


                    [1911 c 11 § 3, part; RRS § 9726, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 91.04.030.






                    91.04.060 
                    Notice of election — Voting places and officials.


                    [1911 c 11 § 4; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 4; RRS § 9727.  FORMER PART OF SECTION:  1913 c 46 § 2, part; 1911 c 11 § 6; RRS § 9729, part, now codified in RCW 91.04.080.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.070 
                    Election — Qualification of electors — Canvass — Commissioners — Bonds.


                    [1913 c 46 § 1; 1911 c 11 § 5; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 5; RRS § 9728.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.080 
                    Annual elections.


                    [1913 c 46 § 2; 1911 c 11 § 6; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 6; RRS § 9729.  Formerly RCW 91.04.060, part, and 91.04.080.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.090 
                    Nominating petitions — Districts in class A and first-class counties.


                    [1947 c 227 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9725-a.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.04.021.






                    91.04.100 
                    Method of holding elections — Expense.


                    [1947 c 227 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9725-b.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.04.022.






                    91.04.110 
                    Terms of first commissioners — Class A and first-class counties.


                    [1947 c 227 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9725-c.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.04.023.






                    91.04.120 
                    Terms of subsequent commissioners.


                    [1947 c 227 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9725-d.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.04.024.






                    91.04.130 
                    Biennial election — Class A and first-class counties.


                    [1947 c 227 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9725-e.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.04.025.






                    91.04.140 
                    Rotation of terms.


                    [1947 c 227 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9725-f.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.04.026.






                    91.04.150 
                    Vacancies.


                    [1947 c 227 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9725-g.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.04.027.






                    91.04.160 
                    Duties of board — Warrants.


                    [(i) 1911 c 11 § 1, part; RRS § 9724, part.  Now codified in RCW 91.04.010.  (ii) 1913 c 46 § 3; 1911 c 11 § 10; RRS § 9736.  Now codified as RCW 91.04.225.  (iii) 1913 c 46 § 6; 1911 c 11 § 34; RRS § 9760.  Now codified as RCW 91.04.475.]








                    91.04.170 
                    District powers.


                    [1917 c 152 § 2; 1911 c 11 § 7; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 7; RRS § 9731.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.180 
                    Eminent domain as to public lands.


                    [1911 c 11 § 44; RRS § 9770.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.04.545.






                    91.04.190 
                    Compensation of commissioners.


                    [1911 c 11 § 47; RRS § 9773.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.04.555.






                    91.04.200 
                    Title to state tide, shore lands and beds vested in district.


                    [1911 c 11 § 8; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 8; RRS § 9732.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.210 
                    State, county, and municipalities may sign petition — Payment for benefits.


                    [1911 c 11 § 9; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 9; RRS § 9735.  Formerly RCW 91.04.210 and 91.04.220.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.220 
                    Counties, cities and towns may contribute to cost.


                    [1911 c 11 § 9, part; RRS § 9735, part.]

                    Now codified in RCW 91.04.210.






                    91.04.225 
                    Certain powers and duties of board — Vacancies.


                    [1913 c 46 § 3; 1911 c 11 § 10; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 10; RRS § 9736.  Formerly RCW 91.04.160, part.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.230 
                    Petition to construct improvement.


                    [1911 c 11 § 11; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 11; RRS § 9737.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.240 
                    Petition to construct improvement — Board may employ professional assistance.


                    [1911 c 11 § 12; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 12; RRS § 9738.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.250 
                    Summons.


                    [1911 c 11 § 13; 1909 ex.s. c 8 §§ 13, 14; RRS § 9739.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.260 
                    Appearance of defendants — Proofs requisite to calling jury — Selecting qualified jurors — Findings, generally — Decree, generally.


                    [1911 c 11 § 14; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 15; RRS § 9740.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.270 
                    Procedure when name or property omitted.


                    [1911 c 11 § 15; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 16; RRS § 9741.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.280 
                    Separate findings.


                    [1911 c 11 § 43; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 42; RRS § 9769.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.04.543.






                    91.04.290 
                    View of premises by jury.


                    [1911 c 11 § 16; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 17; RRS § 9742.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.300 
                    Measure of damages to buildings.


                    [1911 c 11 § 17; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 18; RRS § 9743.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.310 
                    Findings as to several interests — Adverse claimants.


                    [1911 c 11 § 18; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 19; RRS § 9744.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.320 
                    Omitted property may be brought in.


                    [1911 c 11 § 19; RRS § 9745.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.325 
                    Appeal.


                    [1971 c 81 § 178.]

                    Repealed by 1979 1st ex.s. c 30 § 20.  [1911 c 11 § 20; RRS § 9746.  Formerly RCW 91.04.370.]  Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.330 
                    Proceedings following verdict — Trial for new parties.


                    [1911 c 11 § 21; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 20; RRS § 9747.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.340 
                    Change in ownership — Procedure.


                    [1911 c 11 § 22; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 21; RRS § 9748.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.350 
                    Guardians ad litem.


                    [1911 c 11 § 23; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 22; RRS § 9749.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.360 
                    Finality of judgment — Costs — Waiver of appeal.


                    [1971 c 81 § 179.]

                    Repealed by 1979 1st ex.s. c 30 § 20.  [1911 c 11 § 24; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 23; RRS § 9750.]  Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.370 
                    Appeal.


                    [1911 c 11 § 20; RRS § 9746.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.04.325.






                    91.04.380 
                    Decree of appropriation.


                    [1911 c 11 § 25; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 24; RRS § 9751.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.390 
                    Dismissal of proceedings.


                    [1911 c 11 § 26; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 25; RRS § 9752.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.400 
                    Levy to pay costs on dismissal.


                    [1911 c 11 § 29; RRS § 9755.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.04.425.






                    91.04.410 
                    Conflicting claims — Procedure.


                    [1911 c 11 § 27; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 26; RRS § 9753.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.420 
                    Levy and collection of assessments.


                    [1913 c 46 § 4; 1911 c 11 § 28; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 27; RRS § 9754.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.425 
                    Levy to pay costs on dismissal.


                    [1911 c 11 § 29; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 28; RRS § 9755.  Formerly RCW 91.04.400.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.430 
                    Assessments against public property.


                    [1911 c 11 § 45; RRS § 9771.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.04.547.






                    91.04.440 
                    Construction of works — Contracts — Bonds.


                    [1913 c 46 § 5; 1911 c 11 § 30; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 29; RRS § 9756.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.450 
                    Change in plans — Procedure.


                    [1911 c 11 § 31; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 30; RRS § 9757.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.460 
                    Payments on contract — Reserve.


                    [1911 c 11 § 32; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 31; RRS § 9758.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.470 
                    Maintenance levy.


                    [1911 c 11 § 33; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 32; RRS § 9759.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.475 
                    Organization and officers of board — Warrants.


                    [1913 c 46 § 6; 1911 c 11 § 34; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 33; RRS § 9760.  Formerly RCW 91.04.160, part.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.480 
                    Bonds — Authorized — Sale — As legal security.


                    [1913 c 46 § 7; 1911 c 11 § 35; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 34; RRS § 9761.  FORMER PART OF SECTION:  1911 c 11 § 37; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 36; RRS § 9763.  Now codified as RCW 91.04.495.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.490 
                    Bonds — Form — Interest rate — Execution.


                    [1970 ex.s. c 56 § 104; 1969 ex.s. c 232 § 47; 1913 c 46 § 8; 1911 c 11 § 36; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 35; RRS § 9762.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.495 
                    Bonds — Exchangeable for warrants.


                    [1911 c 11 § 37; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 36; RRS § 9763.  Formerly RCW 91.04.480, part.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.500 
                    Bonds — Assessments for payment — Sinking fund.


                    [1913 c 46 § 9; 1911 c 11 § 38; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 37; RRS § 9764.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.510 
                    Bonds — Call for payment.


                    [1913 c 46 § 10; 1911 c 11 § 39; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 38; RRS § 9765.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.520 
                    Bonds — Payment of coupons — "Interest fund."


                    [1913 c 46 § 11; 1911 c 11 § 40; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 39; RRS § 9766.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.530 
                    Bonds — Registry.


                    [1911 c 11 § 41; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 40; RRS § 9767.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.540 
                    Payment of warrants.


                    [1911 c 11 § 42; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 41; RRS § 9768.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.543 
                    Separate findings or verdict on trial of issue.


                    [1911 c 11 § 43; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 42; RRS § 9769.  Formerly RCW 91.04.280.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.545 
                    Eminent domain as to public lands.


                    [1911 c 11 § 44; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 43; RRS § 9770.  Formerly RCW 91.04.180.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.547 
                    Assessments against public property.


                    [1911 c 11 § 45; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 44; RRS § 9771.  Formerly RCW 91.04.430.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.550 
                    Fees for serving process.


                    [1911 c 11 § 46; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 45; RRS § 9772.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.555 
                    Compensation of commissioners — Judicial action — Objections.


                    [1911 c 11 § 47; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 46; RRS § 9773.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.560 
                    Enforcement of chapter by court.


                    [1911 c 11 § 48; 1909 ex.s. c 8 § 47; RRS § 9774.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.565 
                    Validation.


                    [1911 c 11 § 49; RRS § 9775.  Cf. 1911 c 10 § 1.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.






                    91.04.570 
                    Authority of district to lease equipment.




                    Cross-reference section, decodified.






                    91.04.580 
                    Refunding bonds.


                    [1923 c 38 § 1; RRS § 9776-1.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.06.010.






                    91.04.590 
                    Form, execution, etc., of bonds.


                    [1923 c 38 § 2; RRS § 9776-2.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.06.020.






                    91.04.600 
                    Levy and collection of assessments.


                    [1923 c 38 § 3; RRS § 9776-3.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.06.030.






                    91.04.610 
                    Notice of levy.


                    [1923 c 38 § 4; RRS § 9776-4.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.06.040.






                    91.04.620 
                    Publication of notice.


                    [1923 c 38 § 5; RRS § 9776-5.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.06.050.






                    91.04.630 
                    Payment in full within thirty days.


                    [1923 c 38 § 6; RRS § 9776-6.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.06.060.






                    91.04.640 
                    Payment of bonds — "Construction warrant and interest fund."


                    [1947 c 222 § 1; 1923 c 38 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9776-7.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.06.070.






                    91.04.650 
                    Call for payment.


                    [1923 c 38 § 8; RRS § 9776-8.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.06.080.






                    91.04.660 
                    Effect of sale of lands for taxes.


                    [1923 c 38 § 9; RRS § 9776-9.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.06.090.






                    91.04.670 
                    Registry of bonds.


                    [1923 c 38 § 10; RRS § 9776-10.]

                    Now codified as RCW 91.06.100.






                    91.04.900 
                    Construction.


                    [1911 c 11 § 50; RRS § 9776.]

                    Repealed by 1971 c 76 § 6.




















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Sections HTMLPDF 91.08.010Public waterways authorized. HTMLPDF 91.08.020Accessible lands defined. HTMLPDF 91.08.030Petition—By whom signed—Contents—Notice of filing—Discharge of proceedings. HTMLPDF 91.08.060Cost bond filed with petition. HTMLPDF 91.08.070Petition may be amended—Order for hearing—Notice—Record. HTMLPDF 91.08.080Hearing—Findings—Order. HTMLPDF 91.08.090Board's powers and duties—In general—County immune from expense. HTMLPDF 91.08.100Board's powers and duties—Right of eminent domain. HTMLPDF 91.08.110Bridging part of cost. HTMLPDF 91.08.120Eminent domain—Order to acquire or condemn property. HTMLPDF 91.08.130Eminent domain—Petition to condemn. HTMLPDF 91.08.140Eminent domain—Summons. HTMLPDF 91.08.150Eminent domain—Service in case of public lands—Legal counsel. HTMLPDF 91.08.160Eminent domain—Finding of public use—Jury—Dismissal. HTMLPDF 91.08.170Eminent domain—New parties may be admitted. HTMLPDF 91.08.180Eminent domain—Jury may view property. HTMLPDF 91.08.190Eminent domain—Measure of damage to buildings. HTMLPDF 91.08.200Eminent domain—Findings as interests appear—Interpleader. HTMLPDF 91.08.210Eminent domain—Procedure after findings. HTMLPDF 91.08.220Eminent domain—Substitution of new owner as defendant. HTMLPDF 91.08.230Eminent domain—Guardian ad litem. HTMLPDF 91.08.240Eminent domain—Damage irrespective of benefits. HTMLPDF 91.08.250Eminent domain—Finality of judgment—Appellate review—Waiver of review. HTMLPDF 91.08.260Eminent domain—Decree of appropriation. HTMLPDF 91.08.270Assessment procedure—Petition—Assessment commissioners. HTMLPDF 91.08.280Assessment procedure—Oath and compensation of commissioners. HTMLPDF 91.08.290Assessment procedure—Apportionment of assessment. HTMLPDF 91.08.300Assessment procedure—Assessment roll. HTMLPDF 91.08.310Assessment procedure—Order for hearing on roll—Notice. HTMLPDF 91.08.320Assessment procedure—Proof of service of notice. HTMLPDF 91.08.330Assessment procedure—Cause may be continued. HTMLPDF 91.08.340Assessment procedure—Hearing—Findings—Judgment. HTMLPDF 91.08.350Assessment procedure—Roll may be recast—New commissioners. HTMLPDF 91.08.360Assessment procedure—Judgment separate as to each tract—Effect of appeal. HTMLPDF 91.08.370Assessment procedure—Roll certified to treasurer—Interest on assessment upon appeal. HTMLPDF 91.08.380Assessment procedure—Notice of filing roll. HTMLPDF 91.08.390Payment of assessment—Alternate methods. HTMLPDF 91.08.400Payment of assessment—Record of payment without interest. HTMLPDF 91.08.410Payment of assessment—Installments—Collection. HTMLPDF 91.08.420Payment of assessment—Record of installment payments. HTMLPDF 91.08.430Payment of assessment—Payment in full or in part—Interest—Segregation. HTMLPDF 91.08.440Payment of assessment—Interest on last installment. HTMLPDF 91.08.450Payment of assessment—Land taken for public use. HTMLPDF 91.08.460Payment of assessment—Treasurer's report. HTMLPDF 91.08.465Bonds—Authorized—Purposes for issuance. HTMLPDF 91.08.480Bonds—Terms, form, interest, execution. HTMLPDF 91.08.485Bonds—Sale or exchange for par value. HTMLPDF 91.08.490Bonds—Sale of. HTMLPDF 91.08.500Bonds—Payment. HTMLPDF 91.08.510Bonds—Recourse of owner limited to special assessment—Bond to so state. HTMLPDF 91.08.520Invalidity of assessments—Reassessment. HTMLPDF 91.08.530Construction—Contractor's bond—Bidder's deposit—Claims. HTMLPDF 91.08.540Construction—Installment payments—Reserve. HTMLPDF 91.08.550Warrants. HTMLPDF 91.08.560Warrants—Payment. HTMLPDF 91.08.570Public lands not devoted to public use to be treated as private lands. HTMLPDF 91.08.575Public lands not devoted to public use to be treated as private lands—Assessment. HTMLPDF 91.08.580Appellate review. HTMLPDF 91.08.590Payment of assessments by satisfying judgment. HTMLPDF 91.08.600Purchase of filling material. HTMLPDF 91.08.610Surplus money in district fund transferred to road fund. HTMLPDF 91.08.620Unclaimed funds, disposal of. HTMLPDF 91.08.630Waterways as highways—Control of. HTMLPDF 91.08.640Fees for serving process. HTMLPDF 91.08.650Enforcement. HTMLPDF 91.08.660Construction—1911 c 23. HTMLPDF 91.08.900Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

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