title: RCW 89.30.607

text:
The board of directors shall in each year before said assessment roll for any general improvement or divisional district herein authorized, is delivered to the respective county treasurers, levy an assessment sufficient to raise the ensuing annual interest on the outstanding bonds issued for the benefit of said district, and shall beginning in the year preceding the maturity of any series of the bonds of any issue, levy an assessment for the ensuing year and from year to year in an amount sufficient to pay and discharge said outstanding bonds as they mature.
[ 1927 c 254 s 203; RRS s 7402-203. Formerly RCW 89.26.830.]

catchline: Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Annual levy for bonds and interest.


doc_type: statute

jurisdiction: wa

title: RCW 89.30.610

text:
Said board shall also levy an assessment sufficient to provide for all payments due or to become due in the ensuing year to the United States or the state of Washington under any contract between the district and the United States or the state of Washington authorized under this chapter. A similar levy of assessment shall be made by the board for any other item chargeable against the lands of such district under the provisions of this chapter.
[ 1927 c 254 s 204; RRS s 7402-204. Formerly RCW 89.26.840.]

license: public-domain-government-work

rule_set: Revised Code of Washington

catchline: Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Levy for contracts with state or United States or for other charges.

code: rcw

unit: section

court: Washington State Legislature


title: RCW 89.30.613

text:
The board shall also at the time of making the annual levy for any general improvement or divisional district authorized under this chapter, estimate all probable delinquencies on said levy and shall thereupon levy a sufficient amount to cover the same and a further amount to cover any deficit that may have resulted from any delinquent assessments for any preceding year.
[ 1927 c 254 s 205; RRS s 7402-205. Formerly RCW 89.26.850.]

catchline: Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Levy for delinquencies.


title: RCW 89.30.616

text:
Assessments against lands in any general improvement or divisional district authorized under this chapter, when collected by the county treasurer shall constitute a special fund or funds as the case may be, to be called respectively, the "bond fund of general improvement or divisional district No. . . . .", the "contract fund of general improvement or divisional district No. . . . .", the "warrant fund of general improvement or divisional district No. . . . .", and any other special fund authorized by law.
[ 1983 c 167 s 261; 1927 c 254 s 206; RRS s 7402-206. Formerly RCW 89.26.860.]
Notes:
Liberal construction—Severability—1983 c 167: See RCW 39.46.010 and note following.

catchline: Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Collected assessments to constitute designated special funds.


title: RCW 89.30.619

text:
If the annual assessment roll or segregation thereof for any general improvement or divisional district authorized under this chapter, has not been delivered to the respective county treasurers concerned on or before the first day of January following the equalization thereof, any said county treasurer shall immediately notify the secretary of the district by registered mail that unless said roll is delivered to said county treasurer within ten days from the receipt of said notice, the board of county commissioners of the county in which the organization of the reclamation district was effected will cause an assessment roll for the district to be prepared and shall equalize the same if necessary and make the levy required by this chapter.
[ 1927 c 254 s 207; RRS s 7402-207. Formerly RCW 89.26.810.]

catchline: Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Procedure on failure to deliver roll—Preparation, equalization, levy by county commissioners.


title: RCW 89.30.622

text:
Any levy of assessments so made by said board of county commissioners shall be made in the same manner and with like effect as if the same had been made and equalized by the board of directors of the reclamation district and all expenses incidental thereto shall be borne by the district.
[ 1927 c 254 s 208; RRS s 7402-208. Formerly RCW 89.26.820.]

catchline: Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Manner and effect of levy by county commissioners—Expenses.


title: RCW 89.30.625

text:
In case of the neglect or refusal of the secretary of the reclamation district to perform the duties imposed by law, then the treasurer of the county in which the organization of the reclamation district was effected may perform such duties and shall be accountable therefor on his or her official bond as in other cases.
[ 2013 c 23 s 579; 1927 c 254 s 209; RRS s 7402-209. Formerly RCW 89.22.460.]

catchline: Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—County treasurer may perform duties of district secretary, when.


title: RCW 89.30.628

text:
The assessment upon the real property in any general improvement or divisional district authorized under this chapter, shall be a lien against the property assessed from and after the first day of March in the year in which it is levied but as between a grantor and a grantee such lien shall not attach until the first Monday of February of the succeeding year.
[ 1927 c 254 s 210; RRS s 7402-210. Formerly RCW 89.28.200.]

catchline: Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Lien of assessment, when attaches.


title: RCW 89.30.631

text:
The lien for said assessments shall be paramount and superior to any other lien theretofore or thereafter created, whether by mortgage, judgment or otherwise except a lien for prior assessments and for general taxes, and such lien shall not be extinguished until the assessments are paid or the property sold for the payment thereof and deed issued as provided by law.
[ 1927 c 254 s 211; RRS s 7402-211. Formerly RCW 89.28.210.]

catchline: Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—Assessment lien paramount—When extinguished.


title: RCW 89.30.634

text:
The assessments specified in said assessment roll shall become due and payable on the first Monday of February of the year succeeding the equalization of said assessments at the office of each respective county treasurer and said assessments shall become delinquent at five o'clock in the afternoon of the thirty-first day of May thereafter unless fifty percent thereof shall have been paid.
[ 1927 c 254 s 212; RRS s 7402-212. Formerly RCW 89.28.220, part.]

catchline: Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—When assessments due and payable—Delinquency date.


title: RCW 89.30.637

text:
If the whole or fifty percent thereof shall not have been paid on or before five o'clock in the afternoon on the thirty-first day of May as above provided, the said assessments shall become delinquent and shall draw interest at the rate of twelve percent per annum until paid.
[ 1927 c 254 s 213; RRS s 7402-213. Formerly RCW 89.28.220, part.]

catchline: Assessments in general improvement or divisional district—When assessment delinquent—Interest rate.


title: RCW 89.30.640

text:
If fifty percent of said assessments against any tract of land is paid on or before five o'clock in the afternoon of the thirty-first day of May aforesaid, then the remainder thereof will not become delinquent until the thirtieth day of November next following. The second installment of assessments shall become delinquent at five o'clock in the afternoon on the thirtieth day of November unless sooner paid and the same interest shall attach thereto as provided in the case of the delinquency of the entire assessment.
[ 1927 c 254 s 214; RRS s 7402-214. Formerly RCW 89.28.230.]

catchline: Installment payments—Delinquency.


title: RCW 89.30.643

text:
Upon receiving the assessment roll for any general improvement or divisional district authorized herein, the county treasurer shall prepare therefrom an assessment book in which shall be written the descriptions of the land as they appear in the assessment roll, the name of the owner or owners where known, and if assessed to unknown owners then the word "unknown", and the total assessment levied against each tract of land. Proper space shall be provided in said book for the entry therein of all subsequent proceedings relating to the payment and collection of said assessments.
[ 1927 c 254 s 215; RRS s 7402-215. Formerly RCW 89.28.240.]


title: RCW 89.30.646

text:
Upon the payment of any said assessment, the county treasurer shall enter the date of payment in said assessment book opposite the description of the land and the name of the person paying, and give a receipt to such person specifying the amount of the assessment and the amount paid with the description of the property assessed.
[ 1927 c 254 s 216; RRS s 7402-216. Formerly RCW 89.28.250.]

catchline: Installment payments—Entry of payments—Receipt.


title: RCW 89.30.649

text:
It shall be the duty of the county treasurer of the county in which any land in the general improvement or divisional district is located, to furnish upon request of the owner or any person interested, a statement showing any and all assessments levied as shown by the assessment roll in his or her office upon land described in such request and all statements of general taxes covering any land in such district shall be accompanied by a statement showing the condition of district assessments against such lands: PROVIDED, That the failure of the county treasurer to render any statement herein required of him or her, shall not render invalid any assessments made for any general improvement or divisional district or proceeding had for the enforcement and collection of such assessments pursuant to this chapter.
[ 2013 c 23 s 580; 1927 c 254 s 217; RRS s 7402-217. Formerly RCW 89.28.260.]

catchline: Installment payments—Statement of assessments levied to be furnished on request.


title: RCW 89.30.652

text:
It shall be the duty of the county treasurer of any county other than the county in which the organization of the reclamation district was effected to make monthly remittances to the county treasurer of the county in which the organization of the reclamation district was effected, covering all amounts collected by him or her for any said general improvement or divisional district during the preceding month.
[ 2013 c 23 s 581; 1927 c 254 s 218; RRS s 7402-218. Formerly RCW 89.22.430.]

catchline: Installment payments—County treasurers to make monthly remittances to district treasurer.


title: RCW 89.30.655

text:
On or before the thirtieth day of June in each year each respective county treasurer concerned shall post the delinquency list which must contain the names of persons and the descriptions of the property delinquent and the amount of assessments, interest, and costs opposite each name and the description in all cases where payment of fifty percent or more of the assessment against any tract of land has not been made on or before the thirty-first day of May next preceding. Likewise on or before the fifteenth day of December in each year he or she must post the delinquency list of all persons delinquent in the payment of the final installment of the fifty percent of said assessments as in this chapter provided.
[ 2013 c 23 s 582; 1927 c 254 s 219; RRS s 7402-219. Formerly RCW 89.28.400.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—List to be posted.


title: RCW 89.30.658

text:
Said county treasurer must append to and post with the delinquency list a notice that unless the assessment delinquent together with interest and costs are paid, the real property upon which said assessments are a lien will be sold at public auction. Said notice and delinquent list shall be posted at least twenty days prior to the date of the sale. One copy thereof shall be posted in the office of the county treasurer making the collection, one copy in the office of the board of directors, and one copy in each of three public places in the portion of said general improvement or divisional district lying in said county.
[ 1927 c 254 s 220; RRS s 7402-220. Formerly RCW 89.28.410.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Notice of delinquency, contents, posting.


title: RCW 89.30.661

text:
Concurrent as nearly as possible with the day of the posting required in the preceding section, the said county treasurer shall publish a list of the places where said notices are posted and in connection therewith a notice that unless said delinquent assessments together with the interest and costs are paid, the real property upon which the said assessments are a lien will be sold at public auction.
[ 1927 c 254 s 221; RRS s 7402-221. Formerly RCW 89.28.420.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Publication of list of posted places and notice of sale.


title: RCW 89.30.664

text:
Such notice must be published once a week for two successive weeks (three issues) in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county within which the land is located but said notice of publication need not comprise the delinquent list where the same is posted as herein provided. Both notices must designate the time and place of sale. The time of sale must not be less than thirty nor more than forty-five days from the date of posting and from the date of the first publication of the notice thereof and the place must be at some point designated in said notices by said treasurer.
[ 1927 c 254 s 222; RRS s 7402-222. Formerly RCW 89.28.430.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Publication of notices—Contents—Time and place of sale.


title: RCW 89.30.667

text:
The treasurer of the county in which the land is situated shall conduct the sale of all land situated therein and must collect the assessments due as shown on the delinquency list together with interest from the date of delinquency at the rate of twelve percent per annum, and the costs of sale.
[ 1927 c 254 s 223; RRS s 7402-223. Formerly RCW 89.28.440.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Sale of land for delinquency.


title: RCW 89.30.670

text:
On the day fixed for the sale or on some subsequent day to which the treasurer may have postponed it, of which postponement he or she must give notice at the time of making such postponement, and between the hours of ten o'clock a.m. and three o'clock p.m., the county treasurer making the sale must commence the same beginning at the head of the list and continuing alphabetically or in numerical order of the parcels, lots, and blocks until completed.
[ 2013 c 23 s 583; 1927 c 254 s 224; RRS s 7402-224. Formerly RCW 89.28.460.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—How conducted.


title: RCW 89.30.673

text:
The county treasurer may postpone the date of commencing the sale or may postpone the sale from day to day by making oral notice thereof at the time of the postponement, but the sale must be completed within three weeks from the first day fixed.
[ 1927 c 254 s 225; RRS s 7402-225. Formerly RCW 89.28.450.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Postponement of sale.


title: RCW 89.30.676

text:
The owner or person in possession of any real estate offered for sale for assessments thereon may designate in writing to the county treasurer by whom the sale is to be made and prior to the sale, what portion of the property he or she wishes sold, if less than the whole, but if the owner or possessor does not, then the treasurer may designate it and the person who will take the least quantity of the land or in case an undivided interest is assessed then the smallest portion of the interest, and pay the assessment, interest, and cost due including one dollar to the treasurer for a duplicate of the certificate of sale, is the purchaser. The treasurer shall account to the district for said one dollar.
[ 2013 c 23 s 584; 1927 c 254 s 226; RRS s 7402-226. Formerly RCW 89.28.470.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Designation of portion to be sold—Sale by parts.


title: RCW 89.30.679

text:
If the purchaser does not pay the assessment, interest and costs before ten o'clock a.m. the day following the sale, the property must be resold on the next day for the assessment, interest and costs.
[ 1927 c 254 s 227; RRS s 7402-227. Formerly RCW 89.28.480.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Resale upon purchaser's default.


title: RCW 89.30.682

text:
In case there is no purchaser in good faith for the property on the first day that the property is offered for sale and if there is no purchaser in good faith when the property is offered thereafter for sale, the whole amount of the property assessed shall be struck off to the reclamation district as the purchaser, and the duplicate certificate shall be held with the original in the office of the county treasurer.
[ 1927 c 254 s 228; RRS s 7402-228. Formerly RCW 89.28.490.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Reclamation district as purchaser.


title: RCW 89.30.685

text:
In case the district is the purchaser, the treasurer shall make an entry "sold to the district", and he or she shall receive proper credit for the amount of the sale in his or her settlement with the district.
[ 2013 c 23 s 585; 1927 c 254 s 229; RRS s 7402-229. Formerly RCW 89.28.500.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Entry of sale when district is purchaser—Credit.


title: RCW 89.30.688

text:
A reclamation district as purchaser at said sale shall be entitled to the same rights as a private purchaser and may assign or transfer the certificate of sale upon the payment of the amount which would be due as redemption were it made by the owner. Such transfer shall be made by the president and secretary of the district on the duplicate certificate which shall be delivered by the county treasurer to the assignee. The assignee shall be required to pay a fee of one dollar for such duplicate certificate.
[ 1927 c 254 s 230; RRS s 7402-230. Formerly RCW 89.28.510.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Rights of district as purchaser.


title: RCW 89.30.691

text:
If no redemption is made of land for which a reclamation district holds a certificate of purchase, the district will be entitled to receive a treasurer's deed therefor in the same manner as a private person would be entitled thereto, and may convey the title so acquired by deed executed by the president and secretary of the board.
[ 1927 c 254 s 231; RRS s 7402-231. Formerly RCW 89.28.820, part.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Deed to district in absence of redemption—Conveyance.


title: RCW 89.30.694

text:
Authority to convey any property thus acquired must be conferred by resolution of the board entered on its minutes fixing the price at which such sale may be made.
[ 1927 c 254 s 232; RRS s 7402-232. Formerly RCW 89.28.820, part.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Resolution to convey property acquired by district—Price.


title: RCW 89.30.697

text:
In the event that the district board shall determine that the best interests of the district will be conserved by the leasing of any property acquired for delinquent assessments, it shall have authority to lease the same for a period not exceeding five years on such terms and conditions as the board may require.
[ 1927 c 254 s 233; RRS s 7402-233. Formerly RCW 89.28.830.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Lease of property acquired by district.


title: RCW 89.30.700

text:
All moneys received by the reclamation district for transfers of certificates of sale, or through sale or lease of property acquired on account of sales for delinquent assessments, shall be paid to the county treasurer of the county in which the lands involved are situated and by him or her credited to the funds for which the assessments were levied in proportion to the right of each fund respectively.
[ 2013 c 23 s 586; 1927 c 254 s 234; RRS s 7402-234. Formerly RCW 89.28.840.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Disposition of proceeds of sale or lease by district.


title: RCW 89.30.703

text:
When lands have been deeded by the county treasurer to the reclamation district on account of delinquent assessments, if title shall remain vested in the district and if in the judgment of the board of directors said sale for delinquent assessments shall have resulted from unavoidable accident, inadvertency or misfortune and without intent of the owner or persons entitled to make redemption, to permit said assessments to become delinquent and the land to be sold, the board of directors may, pursuant to an order entered upon the minutes of the board, cause said land to be reconveyed to the owner or person entitled to redemption within the period of one year after deed is issued, upon the payment by said owner or person who would have been entitled to make redemption before issuance of deed, of the total amount of assessments, interest and costs, subsequent assessments and an additional penalty of twenty-five percent of the amount for which the land was sold: PROVIDED, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the district from selling or leasing property acquired at sales for delinquent assessments immediately after the deed has been delivered to the district.
[ 1927 c 254 s 235; RRS s 7402-235. Formerly RCW 89.28.850.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Reconveyance to person entitled to redemption, when.


title: RCW 89.30.706

text:
After receiving the amount of assessments, interest and costs, the county treasurer must make out in duplicate a certificate dated on the day of the sale stating (when known) the names of the persons assessed, a description of the land sold, the amount paid therefor, that it was sold for assessments giving the amount and year of assessment, and specifying the time when the purchaser shall be entitled to a deed.
[ 1927 c 254 s 236; RRS s 7402-236. Formerly RCW 89.28.520.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Certificate of sale in duplicate, contents.


title: RCW 89.30.709

text:
The certificate of sale must be signed by the treasurer making the sale and filed in his or her office. A duplicate of said certificate shall be delivered to any purchaser, other than the district.
[ 2013 c 23 s 587; 1927 c 254 s 237; RRS s 7402-237. Formerly RCW 89.28.530.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Certificate of sale—Form, filing, delivery.


title: RCW 89.30.712

text:
In case of a sale to a person or a district of more than one parcel or tract of land, the several parcels or tracts may be included in one certificate.
[ 1927 c 254 s 238; RRS s 7402-238. Formerly RCW 89.28.540.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Certificate of sale may include several tracts.


title: RCW 89.30.715

text:
The county treasurer before delivering any copy of a certificate of sale, must file the same and enter in the assessment book opposite the description of the land sold the date of sale, the purchaser's name and the amount paid therefor, and must regularly number the descriptions on the margin of the assessment book and put a corresponding number on each certificate. Such book must be open to public inspection without fee during office hours when not in actual use.
[ 1927 c 254 s 239; RRS s 7402-239. Formerly RCW 89.28.550.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Entry of sale in assessment book, inspection—Filing certificate.


title: RCW 89.30.718

text:
On filing the certificate of sale as provided herein, the lien of the assessment vests in the purchaser and is only divested by the payment to the county treasurer making the sale of the purchase money, the costs of the certificate, and interest thereon at twelve percent per annum from the date of sale until redemption for the use of the purchaser.
[ 1927 c 254 s 240; RRS s 7402-240. Formerly RCW 89.28.560.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Lien of assessment vested in purchaser—When divested.


title: RCW 89.30.721

text:
A redemption of the property sold may be made by the owner or any person on behalf and in the name of the owner or by any party in interest within one year from the date of purchase by paying the amount of the purchase price, cost of certificate and interest and the amount of any assessments which any such purchaser may have paid thereon after purchase by him or her together with like interest on such amount, and if the reclamation district is the purchaser, the redemptioner shall pay in addition to the purchase price and interest, the amount of any assessments levied against said land during the period of redemption and which are at that time delinquent.
[ 2013 c 23 s 588; 1927 c 254 s 241; RRS s 7402-241. Formerly RCW 89.28.700.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Redemption of property sold.


title: RCW 89.30.724

text:
Redemption must be made in gold or silver coin, as provided for the collection of state and county taxes, and the county treasurer must credit the amount paid to the person named in the certificate or his or her assignee and pay it on demand to such person or his or her assignee. No redemption shall be made except to the county treasurer of the county in which the land is situated.
[ 2013 c 23 s 589; 1927 c 254 s 242; RRS s 7402-242. Formerly RCW 89.28.710.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Redemption in coin to treasurer—To whom credited.


title: RCW 89.30.727

text:
Upon completion of redemption, the county treasurer to whom redemption has been made, shall enter the word "redeemed", the date of redemption and by whom redeemed on the certificate and on the margin of the assessment book where the entry of the certificate is made.
[ 1927 c 254 s 243; RRS s 7402-243. Formerly RCW 89.28.720.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Entry of redemption in book and on certificate.


title: RCW 89.30.730

text:
If the property is not redeemed within one year from the date of sale, the county treasurer of the county in which the land sold is situated, must make to the purchaser or his or her assignee a deed of the property reciting in the deed substantially the matters contained in the certificate and that no person redeemed the property during the time allowed by law for its redemption.
[ 2013 c 23 s 590; 1927 c 254 s 244; RRS s 7402-244. Formerly RCW 89.28.730.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Deed in absence of redemption, contents.


title: RCW 89.30.733

text:
The treasurer shall receive from the purchaser for the use of the district one dollar for making such deed. When any person or district holds a duplicate certificate covering more than one tract of land, the several parcels or tracts of land mentioned in the certificate may be included in one deed.
[ 1927 c 254 s 245; RRS s 7402-245. Formerly RCW 89.28.740.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Fee for deed—Several parcels may be included in one deed.


title: RCW 89.30.736

text:
The matter recited in the certificate of sale must be recited in the deed and such deed duly acknowledged or proved is prima facie evidence that:
(1) The property was assessed as required by law.
(2) The property was equalized as required by law.
(3) The assessments were levied in accordance with law.
(4) The assessments were not paid.
(5) At a proper time and place the property was sold as prescribed by law, and by the proper officers.
(6) The person who executed the deed was the proper officer.
[ 1927 c 254 s 246; RRS s 7402-246. Formerly RCW 89.28.750.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Recitals in deed—Evidentiary effect.


title: RCW 89.30.739

text:
Such deed duly acknowledged or proved is (except as against actual fraud) conclusive evidence of the regularity of all the proceedings from the assessment by the secretary inclusive up to the execution of the deed.
[ 1927 c 254 s 247; RRS s 7402-247. Formerly RCW 89.28.760.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Deed conclusive, exception.


title: RCW 89.30.742

text:
The deed conveys to the grantee the absolute title to the lands described therein free from all encumbrances except when the land is owned by the United States or the state of Washington in which case it is prima facie evidence of the right of possession.
[ 1927 c 254 s 248; RRS s 7402-248. Formerly RCW 89.28.770.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Title conveyed by deed.


title: RCW 89.30.745

text:
The assessment book or delinquency list, or a copy thereof, certified by the secretary showing unpaid assessments against any person or property is prima facie evidence of the assessment of the property, the delinquency, the amount of the assessments due and unpaid and that all the forms of law in relation to the assessment and levy of such assessment have been complied with.
[ 1927 c 254 s 249; RRS s 7402-249. Formerly RCW 89.28.570.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Probative force of assessment book and delinquency list.


title: RCW 89.30.748

text:
When land is sold for assessments correctly imposed as the property of a particular person no misnomer of the owner or supposed owner or other mistake relating to the ownership thereof affects the sale or renders it void or voidable.
[ 1927 c 254 s 250; RRS s 7402-250. Formerly RCW 89.28.780.]

catchline: Delinquency and sale in general improvement and divisional districts—Sale not avoided by misnomer or mistake as to ownership.


title: RCW 89.30.751

text:
The holder of any certificate of delinquency for general taxes may, before commencing any action to foreclose the lien of such certificate, pay in full all general improvement or divisional district assessments due and outstanding against the whole or any portion of the property included in such certificate of delinquency, and the amount of all assessments so paid together with interest at the rate of twelve percent per annum reckoned from the date of delinquency of said assessments shall be included in the amount for which foreclosure may be had or if said certificate holder elects to foreclose such certificate without paying such assessments, the purchaser at such foreclosure sale shall acquire title to such property subject to all such district assessments.
[ 1927 c 254 s 251; RRS s 7402-251. Formerly RCW 89.28.790.]

catchline: Foreclosure of lien for general taxes—Payment in full or sale subject to assessments due.


title: RCW 89.30.754

text:
Property within a general improvement or divisional district authorized under the provisions of this chapter, acquired by a county pursuant to a foreclosure and sale for general taxes, shall, nevertheless, be liable for all assessments levied by the district subsequent to the date of the sale for delinquent general taxes to the county, which assessments the board of county commissioners may at its option pay from the current expense fund of the county or execute and deliver to the district a deed from the county to the district in lieu of the payment of said assessments.
[ 1927 c 254 s 252; RRS s 7402-252. Formerly RCW 89.28.800.]

catchline: Liability of county for assessments after sale to county for general taxes.


title: RCW 89.30.757

text:
The county treasurer shall have authority to sell lands, owned by the county, for delinquent assessments levied against the same subsequent to the acquisition of said property by the county in the same manner and with the same force and effect as though said property were owned by a private individual.
[ 1927 c 254 s 253; RRS s 7402-253. Formerly RCW 89.28.810.]

catchline: Sale of county lands for delinquent assessments.


title: RCW 89.30.760

text:
Special assessments may be voted by the electors of any general improvement district or divisional district within the reclamation district for any of the purposes for which bonds of the district as herein authorized may be issued.
[ 1927 c 254 s 254; RRS s 7402-254. Formerly RCW 89.28.010.]

catchline: Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Authorization by electors.


title: RCW 89.30.763

text:
In the event that special assessments are voted by the electors of the district, levy for the same against the lands within such district shall be made on the completion and equalization of the assessment roll each year, which special assessment roll shall be prepared, equalized, the levy made and assessments collected at the same time and in the same manner and by the same officers that the assessment roll is prepared, equalized and assessments collected for the payment of bonds and the district board and other officers shall have the same powers and functions for the purposes of said voted special assessment as possessed by them in case of levy of assessments to pay bonds of the district.
[ 1927 c 254 s 255; RRS s 7402-255. Formerly RCW 89.28.060.]

catchline: Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Levy and collection.


title: RCW 89.30.766

text:
When it is desired to levy special assessments for any of the purposes for which bonds of the district may be issued, the proposition to levy such special assessments shall be submitted to the electors of the general improvement district or divisional district as the case may be, at an election called for that purpose.
[ 1927 c 254 s 256; RRS s 7402-256. Formerly RCW 89.28.020.]

catchline: Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Proposition to be submitted to electors.


title: RCW 89.30.769

text:
Such election shall be called, provided for, notice thereof given, shall be conducted, and the results thereof canvassed by the same officers in the same manner and with the same force and effect as provided herein for bond elections in such districts.
[ 1927 c 254 s 257; RRS s 7402-257. Formerly RCW 89.28.030.]

catchline: Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Election, how called, conducted, etc.


title: RCW 89.30.772

text:
The notice of election must specify the amount of money proposed to be raised and the purpose for which it is intended to be used and the number of installments in which it is to be paid. The ballot at such election shall contain the words "Assessment—Yes" and "Assessment—No".
[ 1927 c 254 s 258; RRS s 7402-258. Formerly RCW 89.28.040.]

catchline: Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Notice of election—Ballots.


title: RCW 89.30.775

text:
If the majority of the votes cast at such election are "Assessment—Yes", the board may immediately or at intervals thereafter incur indebtedness to the amount of said special assessment for any of the purposes for which the proceeds of said assessment may be used.
[ 1927 c 254 s 259; RRS s 7402-259. Formerly RCW 89.28.050.]

catchline: Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Indebtedness authorized.


title: RCW 89.30.778

text:
Said board in such event may provide for the payment of said indebtedness by the issue and sale of notes of the district to an amount equal to said authorized indebtedness which notes shall be payable in such equal installments, not exceeding three in number, as the board shall direct. Such notes may be in any form, including bearer notes or registered notes as provided in RCW 39.46.030. Such notes may be issued and sold in accordance with chapter 39.46 RCW.
[ 1983 c 167 s 262; 1927 c 254 s 260; RRS s 7402-260. Formerly RCW 89.28.070, part.]
Notes:
Liberal construction—Severability—1983 c 167: See RCW 39.46.010 and note following.

catchline: Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Notes—Terms.


title: RCW 89.30.781

text:
Said notes shall be payable exclusively by assessments levied at the time of the regular annual levy each year thereafter until fully paid. All the lands within the general improvement district or divisional district as the case may be, shall be and remain liable to an annual assessment for the payment of said notes with interest until fully paid.
[ 1983 c 167 s 263; 1927 c 254 s 261; RRS s 7402-261. Formerly RCW 89.28.080.]
Notes:
Liberal construction—Severability—1983 c 167: See RCW 39.46.010 and note following.

catchline: Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Notes payable exclusively by assessments.


title: RCW 89.30.784

text:
(1) Notes issued under the provisions of this chapter shall bear interest at a rate or rates authorized by the district board, payable semiannually.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, such notes may be issued in accordance with chapter 39.46 RCW.
[ 1983 c 167 s 264; 1927 c 254 s 262; RRS s 7402-262. Formerly RCW 89.28.070, part.]
Notes:
Liberal construction—Severability—1983 c 167: See RCW 39.46.010 and note following.

catchline: Special assessments by general improvement or divisional district—Interest on notes.


title: RCW 89.30.787

text:
The district board shall have authority to fix and charge tolls for the sale or lease and/or distribution of electric power or water, as herein provided, and to collect said tolls from all persons using such service. All tolls shall be collected by such officer as the board shall designate and shall be deposited monthly with the county treasurer of the county in which the organization of the reclamation district was effected, and shall be credited to such fund of the district as the district board shall designate.
[ 1933 c 149 s 18; 1927 c 254 s 263; RRS s 7402-263. Formerly RCW 89.26.040.]

catchline: Tolls for electricity and water—Collection, deposit.


title: RCW 89.30.790

text:
Any officer of the district collecting tolls as herein provided, shall be required to give a surety bond in double the probable amount of monthly collections conditioned that he or she will faithfully account to the reclamation district for all tolls collected under the provisions of this chapter.
[ 2013 c 23 s 591; 1927 c 254 s 264; RRS s 7402-264. Formerly RCW 89.26.050.]

catchline: Tolls for electricity and water—Toll collector's bond.


title: RCW 89.30.793

text:
At the instance of the board of directors of any reclamation district created under this chapter, the superior court of the state of Washington shall have original jurisdiction to judicially examine, approve and confirm any or all proceedings pertaining to the organization of the reclamation district or of any general improvement or divisional district therein, and any or all proceedings had or contemplated in the exercise of any of the functions or powers of any of such districts.
[ 1927 c 254 s 265; RRS s 7402-265. Formerly RCW 89.24.700.]

catchline: Jurisdiction of courts.


title: RCW 89.30.796

text:
For the purpose of securing such judicial determination, the board of directors of the reclamation district shall file in the superior court of the county in which the lands of said district or some portion thereof are situated, a petition praying in effect that the proceedings aforesaid be examined, approved and confirmed by the court.
[ 1927 c 254 s 266; RRS s 7402-266. Formerly RCW 89.24.710, part.]

catchline: Jurisdiction of courts—Petition for judicial determination.


title: RCW 89.30.799

text:
The petition shall state the facts generally showing the proceedings which are sought to be judicially examined.
[ 1927 c 254 s 267; RRS s 7402-267. Formerly RCW 89.24.710, part.]

catchline: Jurisdiction of courts—Contents of petition.


title: RCW 89.30.802

text:
The court shall fix a time for the hearing of said petition and shall order the clerk of the court to give and publish a notice of the filing of said petition. The notice shall mention the time and place fixed for the hearing of the petition and the prayer of the petition, and shall state that any person interested in said proceedings may on or before the day fixed for the hearing of said petition demur to or answer the same.
[ 1927 c 254 s 268; RRS s 7402-268. Formerly RCW 89.24.720.]

catchline: Jurisdiction of courts—Notice of hearing of petition.


title: RCW 89.30.805

text:
The notice shall be given and published in the same manner and for the same length of time as that required herein for the notice of hearing on the petition to organize a reclamation district.
[ 1927 c 254 s 269; RRS s 7402-269. Formerly RCW 89.24.730.]

catchline: Jurisdiction of courts—Notice, how given and published.


title: RCW 89.30.808

text:
Any person interested in the proceedings sought to be judicially examined may demur to or answer said petition.
[ 1927 c 254 s 270; RRS s 7402-270. Formerly RCW 89.24.750.]

catchline: Jurisdiction of courts—Demurrer or answer to petition.


title: RCW 89.30.811

text:
The rules of pleading, practice and appeal provided by the statutes of this state which are not inconsistent with any of the provisions herein, are applicable to and shall govern the special proceedings for the judicial examination and determination of any of the district proceedings aforesaid.
[ 1927 c 254 s 271; RRS s 7402-271. Formerly RCW 89.24.740.]

catchline: Jurisdiction of courts—Rules which govern.


title: RCW 89.30.814

text:
A motion for a new trial must be made upon the minutes of the court. The order granting a new trial must specify the issues to be reexamined on such new trial and the findings of the court upon the other issues shall not be affected by such order granting a new trial.
[ 1927 c 254 s 272; RRS s 7402-272. Formerly RCW 89.24.780.]

catchline: Jurisdiction of courts—Motion and order for new trial.


title: RCW 89.30.817

text:
Said action shall be one in rem against all persons claiming any right or interest in the proceedings concerned and upon the hearing of such special proceedings the court shall have full power and jurisdiction to examine and determine the legality and validity of and to approve and confirm each and all of the proceedings mentioned in the petition seeking judicial determination and all other proceedings which may affect the proceedings in question.
[ 1927 c 254 s 273; RRS s 7402-273. Formerly RCW 89.24.760.]

catchline: Jurisdiction of courts—Action in rem—Power of court.


title: RCW 89.30.820

text:
The court in inquiring into the regularity, legality and correctness of said proceedings, must disregard any error, determination or omission which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties to said special proceedings and it may approve and confirm such proceedings in part and disapprove and declare illegal or invalid other and subsequent parts of the proceedings.
[ 1927 c 254 s 274; RRS s 7402-274. Formerly RCW 89.24.770.]

catchline: Jurisdiction of courts—Errors disregarded—Approval in whole or part.


title: RCW 89.30.823

text:
The judgment rendered in such action unless appealed from within the time prescribed herein and upon final judgment upon appeal, shall be conclusive as to all matters determined by the court in said action against every person including those under disability as well as those free from disability.
[ 1927 c 254 s 275; RRS s 7402-275. Formerly RCW 89.24.800.]

catchline: Jurisdiction of courts—Conclusiveness of judgment.


title: RCW 89.30.826

text:
The cost of the special judicial proceedings authorized herein may be allowed and apportioned between all of the parties in the discretion of the court.
[ 1927 c 254 s 276; RRS s 7402-276. Formerly RCW 89.24.810.]

catchline: Jurisdiction of courts—Costs.


title: RCW 89.30.829

text:
An appeal from an order granting or refusing a new trial or from the judgment in said action must be taken by the parties aggrieved within thirty days after the entry of said order or said judgment.
[ 1927 c 254 s 277; RRS s 7402-277. Formerly RCW 89.24.790.]

catchline: Jurisdiction of courts—Time for appeal.


title: RCW 89.30.832

text:
The provisions of this chapter and all proceedings thereunder shall be liberally construed with a view to effect their objects.
[ 1927 c 254 s 278; RRS s 7402-278.]

catchline: Liberal construction.


title: RCW 89.50.010

text:
(1) The legislature finds that:
(a) Numerous governmental agencies, state programs, and private entities share goals and missions relating to food, nutrition, agriculture, health, education, and economic development through sustained agricultural production and improved access to nutritious foods;
(b) The food and agriculture industry generates fifty-one billion dollars annually, employs one hundred sixty thousand people, and contributes thirteen percent to the state's economy;
(c) Agriculture is a leading employer in the state, produces over three hundred different crops, and is composed of many diverse types of agricultural endeavors;
(d) Small and direct marketing farms are a significant sector in Washington's agricultural industry. Eighty-five percent of farms in Washington state are classified as small farms. Washington is among the top ten states in the nation for the number of farms engaging in direct sales to local and regional markets. Because of their scale, diversity of agricultural products, engagement in value-added processing, and use of local and direct sales channels, these farms tend not to be represented by commodity commissions and traditional agricultural organizations;
(e) The state of Washington continues to lose farmland every year to nonfarming uses;
(f) The state's food system is the network of people and activities connecting growing and harvesting, processing, distribution, consumption, and residue utilization, as well as associated government and nongovernment institutions, regulations, and programs;
(g) More than ten percent of Washington households experience food insecurity or hunger and many public and charitable organizations are engaged in the distribution of food and food benefits to those in need, so there exists an opportunity to build on connections between these organizations and farmers to enhance the delivery of Washington-produced food to various food programs;
(h) The current food system in the state of Washington is complex and directly affected by the activities and policies of multiple federal and state agencies and local governments;
(i) Small and mid-scale farms in Washington provide local food and maintain a vibrant culture of agriculture. Although several programs exist to support small and mid-scale farm operations, there are opportunities to evaluate the effectiveness of these programs to reduce duplication of effort, streamline service delivery, and expand access to the farmers; and
(j) The work done by the regional food policy councils in the state can serve as a model for local efforts to bring together community, government, business, and agricultural interests, and improved communication between these local activities, combined with state efforts, could strengthen the state food policy system.
(2) The legislature recognizes the need to understand the impacts of governmental rules and regulations on the viability of small and mid-scale agriculture.
(3) The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the establishment of a forum to: (a) Increase the sales of Washington farm products through direct marketing and other regional supply chains; (b) reduce food insecurity in Washington; (c) identify opportunities to improve coordination between local and regional food policy councils and state and federal agencies; (d) identify current rules and regulations impeding the viability of small and mid-scale agriculture; and (e) identify new policies that would improve the viability of small and mid-scale agriculture.
[ 2020 c 246 s 1.]

catchline: Findings—Purpose.


title: RCW 89.50.020

text:
(1) The Washington food policy forum is established as a public-private partnership and its purpose is to develop recommendations to advance the following food system goals:
(a) To increase the availability of Washington-grown foods throughout the state, including by increasing direct marketing sales and consumption of Washington-grown foods;
(b) To expand and promote programs that bring healthy and nutritious Washington-grown foods to Washington residents, including increased public and private purchasing of Washington food products for schools, adult care programs, and other publicly funded food programs;
(c) To examine ways to encourage retention of an adequate number of farmers for small and mid-scale farms, meet the educational needs for the next generation of farmers, and provide for the continued economic viability of Washington food production, processing, and distribution in the state;
(d) To reduce food insecurity and hunger in the state; and
(e) To identify ways to improve coordination and communication among city, county, regional, and state food policy entities and communication between these entities and state agencies.
(2) Recommendations of the food policy forum must consider, but not be limited to, ways in which the following may help achieve each of the goals identified under subsection (1) of this section:
(a) Increased collaboration and communication between local, state, and federal governments and agencies;
(b) Innovative public-private partnerships that can leverage private and public market influence, such as through institutional purchasing and contracts;
(c) Improvements to state or federal laws or regulations or funding relevant to the small and mid-scale farming interactions with the food system and food security in the state;
(d) Improvements in state or federal program implementation relevant to small and mid-scale farming interactions with the food system and food security in the state;
(e) Identification of additional federal, state, local, and private investments needed to accomplish the recommendations; and
(f) Defining and describing the variety of agriculture in the state utilizing farm acreage, farm business type, crop and agricultural product type, and defining what the term "local" means in the context of food production and distribution.
(3) In developing its recommendations, the food policy forum:
(a) Shall coordinate with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies, tribes, and nongovernmental organizations to avoid duplication of effort;
(b) Shall solicit public input through public hearings or informational sessions;
(c) May conduct research and analysis as needed within financial resources available to the forum; and
(d) May form an advisory committee or committees to address issues identified by the forum and that are within the guidelines of subsection (1) of this section, as requiring additional study or particular expertise.
(4) The directors of the state conservation commission and the department of agriculture are responsible for appointing participating members of the food policy forum and no appointment may be made unless each director concurs in the appointment. In making appointments, the directors must attempt to ensure a diversity of knowledge, experience, and perspectives reflecting the issues to be addressed by the forum including, but not limited to:
(a) State and federal government employees, including academia;
(b) Related nonprofit and community organizations; and
(c) The food industry, including food production, processing, distribution, marketing, and retail sales.
(5) A majority of the participating members appointed by the directors must appoint an administrative chair for the forum.
(6) In addition to members appointed by the directors, four legislators may serve on the food policy forum in an ex officio capacity. Legislative participants must be appointed as follows:
(a) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint one member from each of the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives; and
(b) The president of the senate shall appoint one member from each of the two largest caucuses of the senate.
(7) Each member of the food policy forum shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for travel expenses as authorized in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
(8) Staff for the food policy forum must be provided by the state conservation commission and the department of agriculture. The state conservation commission and the department of agriculture are jointly responsible for transmitting the recommendations of the food policy forum to the legislature, consistent with RCW 43.01.036, by October 29, 2021, and every odd-numbered year thereafter.
[ 2020 c 246 s 2.]

catchline: Washington food policy forum established.


title: RCW 9.01.055

text:
Private citizens aiding a police officer, or other officers of the law in the performance of their duties as police officers or officers of the law, shall have the same civil and criminal immunity as such officer, as a result of any act or commission for aiding or attempting to aid a police officer or other officer of the law, when such officer is in imminent danger of loss of life or grave bodily injury or when such officer requests such assistance and when such action was taken under emergency conditions and in good faith.
[ 1969 c 37 s 1.]
Notes:
Immunity from liability for certain types of medical care: RCW 4.24.300.

catchline: Citizen immunity if aiding officer, scope—When.


title: RCW 9.01.110

text:
No person shall be punished for an omission to perform an act when such act has been performed by another acting in his or her behalf, and competent to perform it.
[ 2011 c 336 s 285; 1909 c 249 s 23; RRS s 2275.]

catchline: Omission, when not punishable.


title: RCW 9.01.120

text:
The omission to specify or affirm in this act any liability to any damages, penalty, forfeiture or other remedy, imposed by law, and allowed to be recovered or enforced in any civil action or proceeding, for any act or omission declared punishable herein, shall not affect any right to recover or enforce the same.
[ 1909 c 249 s 44; RRS s 2296.]
Notes:
Effect—1909 c 249: "The repeal or abrogation by this act of any existing law shall not revive any former law heretofore repealed, nor affect any right already existing or accrued or any action or proceeding already taken, except as in this act provided; nor does it repeal any private statute or statute affecting civil rights or liabilities not expressly repealed." [ 1909 c 249 s 50.] "this act" (chapter 249, Laws of 1909) has been codified as follows: RCW 9.01.010- 9.01.050, 9.01.060, 9.01.070, 9.01.090- 9.01.114, 9.01.120, 9.01.130, 9.01.150- 9.01.190, 9.02.010- 9.02.050, 9.04.020, 9.04.030, 9.05.010- 9.05.050, 9.05.150, 9.05.160, 9.08.010- 9.08.040, 9.09.010- 9.09.060, 9.11.010- 9.11.050, 9.12.010- 9.12.020, 9.15.010, 9.15.020, 9.16.010- 9.16.070, 9.16.100- 9.16.150, 9.18.010- 9.18.110, 9.19.010- 9.19.050, 9.22.010- 9.22.030, 9.23.010, 9.24.010- 9.24.050, 9.26.010, 9.26.020, 9.27.010- 9.27.100, 9.30.010- 9.30.050, 9.31.010- 9.31.090, 9.33.010- 9.33.060, 9.34.010, 9.34.020, 9.37.010- 9.37.040, 9.38.010- 9.38.030, 9.38.050, 9.40.010- 9.40.040, 9.41.180, 9.41.230- 9.41.260, 9.44.010- 9.44.080, 9.45.010- 9.45.060, 9.45.070- 9.45.120, 9.45.150- 9.45.170, 9.47.080- 9.47.100, 9.47.120, 9.47.130, 9.48.010- 9.48.170, 9.51.010- 9.51.060, 9.52.030, 9.52.040, 9.54.010, 9.54.060- 9.54.110, 9.54.120, 9.54.130, 9.55.010, 9.55.020, 9.58.010- 9.58.090, 9.58.110, 9.58.120, 9.59.010- 9.59.050, 9.61.010- 9.61.070, 9.62.010, 9.62.020, 9.65.010- 9.65.030, 9.66.010- 9.66.050, 9.68.010, 9.68.020, 9.68.030, 9.69.010- 9.69.090, 9.72.010- 9.72.110, 9.73.010, 9.73.020, 9.75.010, 9.75.020, 9.76.020- 9.76.050, 9.79.010- 9.79.120, 9.80.010- 9.80.050, 9.82.010- 9.82.030, 9.83.010, 9.83.060, 9.86.020, 9.86.030, 9.87.010, 9.91.010, 9.91.070- 9.91.090, 9.92.010- 9.92.060, 9.92.080- 9.92.120, 10.01.060, 10.01.110, 10.19.010, 10.37.020, 10.43.010, 10.43.030- 10.43.050, 10.46.010, 10.46.050, 10.46.090, 10.52.030, 10.52.060, 10.52.090, 10.58.020, 10.58.040, 10.61.010, 19.60.010- 19.60.060, 22.32.010- 22.32.050, 26.04.240, 26.28.060, 26.28.070, 36.28.100, 40.16.010- 40.16.030, 42.04.040, 42.20.010- 42.20.100, 49.44.020- 49.44.080, 59.12.230, 66.44.230- 66.44.250, 68.08.100, 68.08.110, 68.08.140, 68.24.190, 69.40.030- 69.40.050, 70.54.010, 70.54.020, 70.54.050, 70.54.070, 70.54.080, 70.74.270- 70.74.300, 71.08.010, 71.08.020, 76.04.220, 81.40.100, 81.48.010, 81.48.020, 81.48.060, 81.56.150, 81.56.160, 81.60.070, 88.08.020, 88.08.030, 88.08.050, 88.08.060.

catchline: Civil remedies preserved.


title: RCW 9.01.130

text:
Whenever any statute makes the sending of a letter criminal, the offense shall be deemed complete from the time it is deposited in any post office or other place, or delivered to any person, with intent that it shall be forwarded; and the sender may be proceeded against in the county wherein it was so deposited or delivered, or in which it was received by the person to whom it was addressed.
[ 1909 c 249 s 22; RRS s 2274.]

catchline: Sending letter, when complete.


title: RCW 9.01.160

text:
Nothing in this act shall be deemed to affect any civil right or remedy existing at the time when it shall take effect, by virtue of the common law or of the provision of any statute.
[ 1909 c 249 s 43; RRS s 2295.]
Notes:
Reviser's note: For "this act," see note following RCW 9.01.120.

catchline: Application to existing civil rights.


title: RCW 9.01.210

text:
(1) A person or entity that receives deposits, extends credit, conducts funds transfers, transports cash or financial instruments on behalf of a financial institution, or provides other financial services for a cannabis producer, cannabis processor, or cannabis retailer authorized under chapter 69.50 RCW or for a qualifying patient, health care professional, or designated provider authorized under chapter 69.51A RCW, does not commit a crime under any Washington law solely by virtue of receiving deposits, extending credit, conducting funds transfers, transporting cash or other financial instruments, or providing other financial services for the person.
(2) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "Cannabis" has the meaning provided in RCW 69.50.101; and
(b) "Person or entity" means a financial institution as defined in RCW 30A.22.040, an armored car service operating under a permit issued by the utilities and transportation commission that has been contracted by a financial institution, or a person providing financial services pursuant to a license issued under chapter 18.44, 19.230, or 31.04 RCW.
(3) A certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm, which practices public accounting as defined in RCW 18.04.025, does not commit a crime solely for providing professional accounting services as specified in RCW 18.04.025 for a cannabis producer, cannabis processor, or cannabis retailer authorized under chapter 69.50 RCW.
[ 2022 c 16 s 2; 2018 c 68 s 1.]
Notes:
Intent—Finding—2022 c 16: See note following RCW 69.50.101.

catchline: Financial, accounting services to cannabis industry.


title: RCW 9.02.005

text:
The powers and duties of the state board of health under this chapter shall be performed by the department of health.
[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 s 202; 1985 c 213 s 3.]
Notes:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
Savings—Effective date—1985 c 213: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.

catchline: Transfer of duties to the department of health.


title: RCW 9.02.100

text:
The sovereign people hereby declare that every individual possesses a fundamental right of privacy with respect to personal reproductive decisions.
Accordingly, it is the public policy of the state of Washington that:
(1) Every individual has the fundamental right to choose or refuse birth control;
(2) Every pregnant individual has the fundamental right to choose or refuse to have an abortion, except as specifically limited by RCW 9.02.100 through 9.02.170 and 9.02.900 through 9.02.902;
(3) Except as specifically permitted by RCW 9.02.100 through 9.02.170 and 9.02.900 through 9.02.902, the state shall not deny or interfere with a pregnant individual's fundamental right to choose or refuse to have an abortion; and
(4) The state shall not discriminate against the exercise of these rights in the regulation or provision of benefits, facilities, services, or information.
[ 2022 c 65 s 2; 1992 c 1 s 1 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]
Notes:
Legislative affirmation—2022 c 65: "The legislature affirms that:
(1) It is the long-standing public policy of this state to promote access to affordable, high quality sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion care, without unnecessary burdens or restrictions on patients or providers. In 1970 Washington was one of the first states to decriminalize abortion before Roe v. Wade; and in 1991 the people of Washington passed Initiative Measure 120, the reproductive privacy act, further protecting access to abortion services;
(2) It has been 30 years since the passage of the reproductive privacy act. It is time that we modernize and update the language to reflect current medical practice;
(3) In 2004 and 2019, respectively, Washington attorneys general Christine Gregoire and Robert W. Ferguson issued opinions clarifying that Washington state law allows certain qualified advanced practice clinicians to provide early in-clinic and medication abortion care and recommended that Washington statutes be updated to provide further clarity;
(4) Although the abortion rights movement has historically centered on women in our advocacy, that must no longer be the case and it is critical that we recognize that transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive people also get pregnant and require abortion care. Washington's law should reflect the most inclusive understanding of who needs abortions and be updated with gender neutral language. All people deserve access to qualified providers in their community who can provide whatever method of abortion care works for them and no individual who chooses to manage their own abortion should fear arrest or prosecution because of their pregnancy decision or outcome; and
(5) All people deserve to make their own decisions about their pregnancies, including deciding to end a pregnancy. It is the public policy of the state of Washington to continue to protect and advance equal rights to access abortion care that meets each individual's needs, regardless of gender or gender identity, race, ethnicity, income level, or place of residence." [ 2022 c 65 s 1.]

catchline: Reproductive privacy—Public policy.


title: RCW 9.02.110

text:
The state may not deny or interfere with a pregnant individual's right to choose to have an abortion prior to viability of the fetus, or to protect the pregnant individual's life or health.
A physician, physician assistant, *advanced registered nurse practitioner, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice may terminate and a health care provider may assist a physician, physician assistant, *advanced registered nurse practitioner, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice in terminating a pregnancy as permitted by this section.
[ 2022 c 65 s 3; 1992 c 1 s 2 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: The term "advanced registered nurse practitioner" was changed to "advanced practice registered nurse" by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.
Legislative affirmation—2022 c 65: See note following RCW 9.02.100.
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RCW 9.02.110
Right to have and provide. (Effective June 30, 2027.)
The state may not deny or interfere with a pregnant individual's right to choose to have an abortion prior to viability of the fetus, or to protect the pregnant individual's life or health.
A physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice may terminate and a health care provider may assist a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice in terminating a pregnancy as permitted by this section.
[ 2025 c 58 s 5061; 2022 c 65 s 3; 1992 c 1 s 2 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]
Notes:
Effective date—2025 c 58 ss 5058-5170: See note following RCW 7.68.030.
Explanatory note—2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050.
Legislative affirmation—2022 c 65: See note following RCW 9.02.100.

catchline: Right to have and provide. (Effective until June 30, 2027.)


title: RCW 9.02.120

text:
Unless authorized by RCW 9.02.110, any person who performs an abortion on another person shall be guilty of a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW. The state shall not penalize, prosecute, or otherwise take adverse action against an individual based on their actual, potential, perceived, or alleged pregnancy outcomes. Nor shall the state penalize, prosecute, or otherwise take adverse action against someone for aiding or assisting a pregnant individual in exercising their right to reproductive freedom with their voluntary consent.
[ 2022 c 65 s 8; 1992 c 1 s 3 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]
Notes:
Legislative affirmation—2022 c 65: See note following RCW 9.02.100.

catchline: Unauthorized abortions—Penalty.


title: RCW 9.02.130

text:
The good faith judgment of a physician, physician assistant, *advanced registered nurse practitioner, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice as to viability of the fetus or as to the risk to life or health of a pregnant individual and the good faith judgment of a health care provider as to the duration of pregnancy shall be a defense in any proceeding in which a violation of this chapter is an issue.
[ 2022 c 65 s 4; 1992 c 1 s 4 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: The term "advanced registered nurse practitioner" was changed to "advanced practice registered nurse" by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.
Legislative affirmation—2022 c 65: See note following RCW 9.02.100.
PDF
RCW 9.02.130
Defenses to prosecution. (Effective June 30, 2027.)
The good faith judgment of a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice as to viability of the fetus or as to the risk to life or health of a pregnant individual and the good faith judgment of a health care provider as to the duration of pregnancy shall be a defense in any proceeding in which a violation of this chapter is an issue.
[ 2025 c 58 s 5062; 2022 c 65 s 4; 1992 c 1 s 4 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]
Notes:
Effective date—2025 c 58 ss 5058-5170: See note following RCW 7.68.030.
Explanatory note—2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050.
Legislative affirmation—2022 c 65: See note following RCW 9.02.100.

catchline: Defenses to prosecution. (Effective until June 30, 2027.)


title: RCW 9.02.140

text:
Any regulation promulgated by the state relating to abortion shall be valid only if:
(1) The regulation is medically necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant individual who is terminating the pregnancy,
(2) The regulation is consistent with established medical practice, and
(3) Of the available alternatives, the regulation imposes the least restrictions on the pregnant individual's right to have an abortion as defined by RCW 9.02.100 through 9.02.170 and 9.02.900 through 9.02.902.
[ 2022 c 65 s 5; 1992 c 1 s 5 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]
Notes:
Legislative affirmation—2022 c 65: See note following RCW 9.02.100.

catchline: State regulation.


title: RCW 9.02.150

text:
No person or private medical facility may be required by law or contract in any circumstances to participate in the performance of an abortion if such person or private medical facility objects to so doing. No person may be discriminated against in employment or professional privileges because of the person's participation or refusal to participate in the termination of a pregnancy.
[ 1992 c 1 s 6 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]

catchline: Refusing to perform.


title: RCW 9.02.160

text:
If the state provides, directly or by contract, maternity care benefits, services, or information through any program administered or funded in whole or in part by the state, the state shall also provide pregnant individuals otherwise eligible for any such program with substantially equivalent benefits, services, or information to permit them to voluntarily terminate their pregnancies.
[ 2022 c 65 s 6; 1992 c 1 s 7 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]
Notes:
Legislative affirmation—2022 c 65: See note following RCW 9.02.100.

catchline: State-provided benefits.


title: RCW 9.02.170

text:
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) "Abortion" means any medical treatment intended to induce the termination of a pregnancy except for the purpose of producing a live birth.
(2) "*Advanced registered nurse practitioner" means an *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW.
(3) "Health care provider" means a person regulated under Title 18 RCW to practice health or health-related services or otherwise practicing health care services in this state consistent with state law.
(4) "Physician" means a physician licensed to practice under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW in the state of Washington.
(5) "Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed to practice under chapter 18.71A RCW in the state of Washington.
(6) "Pregnancy" means the reproductive process beginning with the implantation of an embryo.
(7) "Private medical facility" means any medical facility that is not owned or operated by the state.
(8) "State" means the state of Washington and counties, cities, towns, municipal corporations, and quasi-municipal corporations in the state of Washington.
(9) "Viability" means the point in the pregnancy when, in the judgment of the physician, physician assistant, *advanced registered nurse practitioner, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice on the particular facts of the case before such physician, physician assistant, *advanced registered nurse practitioner, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice, there is a reasonable likelihood of the fetus's sustained survival outside the uterus without the application of extraordinary medical measures.
[ 2022 c 65 s 7; 1992 c 1 s 8 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]
Notes:
Reviser's note: *(1) The term "advanced registered nurse practitioner" was changed to "advanced practice registered nurse" by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.
(2) The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
Legislative affirmation—2022 c 65: See note following RCW 9.02.100.
PDF
RCW 9.02.170
Definitions. (Effective June 30, 2027.)
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) "Abortion" means any medical treatment intended to induce the termination of a pregnancy except for the purpose of producing a live birth.
(2) "Advanced practice registered nurse" means an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW.
(3) "Health care provider" means a person regulated under Title 18 RCW to practice health or health-related services or otherwise practicing health care services in this state consistent with state law.
(4) "Physician" means a physician licensed to practice under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW in the state of Washington.
(5) "Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed to practice under chapter 18.71A RCW in the state of Washington.
(6) "Pregnancy" means the reproductive process beginning with the implantation of an embryo.
(7) "Private medical facility" means any medical facility that is not owned or operated by the state.
(8) "State" means the state of Washington and counties, cities, towns, municipal corporations, and quasi-municipal corporations in the state of Washington.
(9) "Viability" means the point in the pregnancy when, in the judgment of the physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice on the particular facts of the case before such physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice, there is a reasonable likelihood of the fetus's sustained survival outside the uterus without the application of extraordinary medical measures.
[ 2025 c 58 s 5063. Prior: 2022 c 65 s 7; 1992 c 1 s 8 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]
Notes:
Effective date—2025 c 58 ss 5058-5170: See note following RCW 7.68.030.
Explanatory note—2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050.
Legislative affirmation—2022 c 65: See note following RCW 9.02.100.

catchline: Definitions. (Effective until June 30, 2027.)


title: RCW 9.02.900

text:
RCW 9.02.100 through 9.02.170 and 9.02.900 through 9.02.902 shall not be construed to define the state's interest in the fetus for any purpose other than the specific provisions of RCW 9.02.100 through 9.02.170 and 9.02.900 through 9.02.902.
[ 1992 c 1 s 10 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]

catchline: Construction—1992 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 120).


title: RCW 9.02.902

text:
RCW 9.02.100 through 9.02.170 and 9.02.900 through 9.02.902 shall be known and may be cited as the Reproductive Privacy Act.
[ 1992 c 1 s 12 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]

catchline: Short title—1992 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 120).


title: RCW 9.03.010

text:
Any person who discards or abandons or leaves in any place accessible to children any refrigerator, icebox, or deep freeze locker having a capacity of one and one-half cubic feet or more, which is no longer in use, and which has not had the door removed or a portion of the latch mechanism removed to prevent latching or locking of the door, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[ 1955 c 298 s 1.]

catchline: Abandoning, discarding refrigeration equipment.


title: RCW 9.03.020

text:
Any owner, lessee, or manager who knowingly permits such an unused refrigerator, icebox, or deep freeze locker to remain on the premises under his or her control without having the door removed or a portion of the latch mechanism removed to prevent latching or locking of the door is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 s 286; 1955 c 298 s 2.]

catchline: Permitting unused equipment to remain on premises.


title: RCW 9.03.030

text:
Guilt of a violation of RCW 9.03.010 or 9.03.020 shall not, in itself, render one guilty of manslaughter, battery, or other crime against a person who may suffer death or injury from entrapment in such refrigerator, icebox, or deep freeze locker.
[ 1955 c 298 s 3.]


title: RCW 9.03.040

text:
Any person who keeps or stores refrigerators, iceboxes, or deep freeze lockers for the purpose of selling or offering them for sale shall not be guilty of a violation of this chapter if he or she takes reasonable precautions to effectively secure the door of any refrigerator, icebox, or deep freeze locker held for purpose of sale so as to prevent entrance of children small enough to fit into such articles.
[ 2011 c 336 s 287; 1955 c 298 s 4.]

catchline: Keeping or storing equipment for sale.


title: RCW 9.04.010

text:
Any person, firm, corporation or association who, with intent to sell or in any wise dispose of merchandise, securities, service, or anything offered by such person, firm, corporation or association, directly or indirectly, to the public for sale or distribution, or with intent to increase the consumption thereof, or to induce the public in any manner to enter into any obligation relating thereto, or to acquire title thereto, or an interest therein, makes, publishes, disseminates, circulates, or places before the public, or causes, directly or indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public in this state, in a newspaper or other publication, or in the form of a book, notice, hand-bill, poster, bill, circular, pamphlet, or letter, or in any other way, an advertisement of any sort regarding merchandise, securities, service, or anything so offered to the public, which advertisement contains any assertion, representation or statement of fact which is untrue, deceptive or misleading, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor: PROVIDED, That the provisions of this section shall not apply to any owner, publisher, agent, or employee of a newspaper for the publication of such advertisement published in good faith and without knowledge of the falsity thereof.
[ 1913 c 34 s 1; RRS s 2622-1.]

catchline: False advertising.


title: RCW 9.04.050

text:
It shall be unlawful for any person to publish, disseminate or display, or cause directly or indirectly, to be published, disseminated or displayed in any manner or by any means, including solicitation or dissemination by mail, telephone, electronic communication, or door-to-door contacts, any false, deceptive or misleading advertising, with knowledge of the facts which render the advertising false, deceptive or misleading, for any business, trade or commercial purpose or for the purpose of inducing, or which is likely to induce, directly or indirectly, the public to purchase, consume, lease, dispose of, utilize or sell any property or service, or to enter into any obligation or transaction relating thereto: PROVIDED, That nothing in this section shall apply to any radio or television broadcasting station which broadcasts, or to any publisher, printer or distributor of any newspaper, magazine, billboard or other advertising medium who publishes, prints or distributes, such advertising in good faith without knowledge of its false, deceptive or misleading character.
[ 2000 c 33 s 1; 1961 c 189 s 1.]
Notes:
Severability—1961 c 189: "If any provision of this act is declared unconstitutional, or the applicability thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of the act and the applicability thereof to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby." [ 1961 c 189 s 5.]
Blind made products, false advertising: RCW 19.06.030, 19.06.040.
Highway advertising control act of 1961, Scenic Vistas Act of 1971: Chapter 47.42 RCW.

catchline: False, misleading, deceptive advertising.


title: RCW 9.04.060

text:
The attorney general or the prosecuting attorneys of the several counties may bring an action in the superior court to restrain and prevent any person from violating any provision of RCW 9.04.050 through 9.04.080.
[ 1961 c 189 s 2.]

catchline: False, misleading, deceptive advertising—Action to restrain and prevent.


title: RCW 9.04.070

text:
Any person who violates any order or injunction issued pursuant to RCW 9.04.050 through 9.04.080 shall be subject to a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more than ninety days or both.
[ 1999 c 143 s 1; 1961 c 189 s 3.]

catchline: False, misleading, deceptive advertising—Penalty.


title: RCW 9.04.080

text:
In the enforcement of RCW 9.04.050 through 9.04.080 the official enforcing RCW 9.04.050 through 9.04.080 may accept an assurance of discontinuance of any act or practice deemed in violation of RCW 9.04.050 through 9.04.080, from any person engaging in, or who has engaged in such act or practice. Any such assurance shall be in writing and be filed with and subject to the approval of the superior court of the county in which the alleged violator resides or has his or her principal place of business, or in Thurston county. A violation of such assurance shall constitute prima facie proof of a violation of RCW 9.04.050 through 9.04.080: PROVIDED, That after commencement of any action by a prosecuting attorney, as provided herein, the attorney general may not accept an assurance of discontinuance without the consent of the prosecuting attorney.
[ 2011 c 336 s 288; 1961 c 189 s 4.]

catchline: False, misleading, deceptive advertising—Assurance of discontinuance of unlawful practice.


title: RCW 9.04.090

text:
It is unlawful for any dealer or service station, as both are defined in *RCW 82.36.010, to advertise by publication, dissemination, display, or whatever means:
(1) A price per unit of fuel that is expressed in a unit of measurement different from that employed by the pump or other device used to dispense the fuel, unless the price is advertised for both units of measurement in the same fashion; or
(2) A price per unit of fuel that is conditioned upon the purchase of another product, unless the conditional language, name, and price of the other product are clearly expressed in the advertisement in characters at least one-half the height of the characters used to advertise the fuel price.
Violation of this section is a misdemeanor and is subject to the provisions of RCW 9.04.060 through 9.04.080.
[ 1983 c 114 s 1.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: RCW 82.36.010 was amended by 1998 c 176 s 6, deleting the definition of "service station." RCW 82.36.010 was subsequently amended by 2007 c 515 s 1, deleting the definition of "dealer." Chapter 82.36 RCW was repealed in its entirety by 2013 c 225 s 501, effective July 1, 2016.

catchline: Advertising fuel prices by service stations.


title: RCW 9.05.030

text:
Whenever two or more persons assemble for the purpose of committing criminal sabotage, as defined in RCW 9.05.060, such an assembly is unlawful, and every person voluntarily and knowingly participating therein by his or her presence, aid, or instigation, is guilty of a class B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for not more than ten years, or by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars, or both.
[ 2003 c 53 s 6; 1999 c 191 s 1; 1992 c 7 s 2; 1909 c 249 s 314; 1903 c 45 s 4; RRS s 2566.]
Notes:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

catchline: Assemblages of saboteurs.


title: RCW 9.05.060

text:
(1) Whoever, with intent that his or her act shall, or with reason to believe that it may, injure, interfere with, interrupt, supplant, nullify, impair, or obstruct the owner's or operator's management, operation, or control of any agricultural, stockraising, lumbering, mining, quarrying, fishing, manufacturing, transportation, mercantile, or building enterprise, or any other public or private business or commercial enterprise, wherein any person is employed for wage, shall willfully damage or destroy, or attempt or threaten to damage or destroy, any property whatsoever, or shall unlawfully take or retain, or attempt or threaten unlawfully to take or retain, possession or control of any property, instrumentality, machine, mechanism, or appliance used in such business or enterprise, shall be guilty of criminal sabotage.
(2) Criminal sabotage is a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
[ 2003 c 53 s 7; 1999 c 191 s 2; 1919 c 173 s 1; RRS s 2563-3.]
Notes:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Endangering life by breach of labor contract: RCW 49.44.080.
Excessive steam in boilers: RCW 70.54.080.
Malicious injury to railroad property: RCW 81.60.070.
Malicious mischief—Injury to property: Chapter 9A.48 RCW.
Sabotaging rolling stock: RCW 81.60.080.

catchline: Criminal sabotage defined—Penalty.


title: RCW 9.05.090

text:
RCW 9.05.030 and 9.05.060 shall not be construed to repeal or amend any existing penal statute.
[ 1999 c 191 s 3; 1919 c 173 s 4; RRS s 2563-6.]

catchline: Provisions cumulative.


title: RCW 9.08.030

text:
Every person who, by color or aid of any false pretense, representation, token or writing shall obtain from any club, association, society or company for the improvement of the breed of cattle, horses, sheep, swine, fowls or other domestic animals or birds, a certificate of registration of any animal or bird in a herdbook, or other register of any such association, society or company, or a transfer of any such registration, and every person who shall knowingly represent an animal or bird for breeding purposes to be of a greater degree of any particular strain of blood than such animal actually possesses, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 1909 c 249 s 341; RRS s 2593.]

catchline: False certificate of registration of animals—False representation as to breed.


title: RCW 9.08.065

text:
As used in RCW 9.08.070 through 9.08.078:
(1) "Pet animal" means a tamed or domesticated animal legally retained by a person and kept as a companion. "Pet animal" does not include livestock raised for commercial purposes.
(2) "Research institution" means a facility licensed by the United States department of agriculture to use animals in biomedical or product research.
(3) "U.S.D.A. licensed dealer" means a person who is licensed or required to be licensed by the United States department of agriculture to commercially buy, receive, sell, negotiate for sale, or transport animals.
[ 2003 c 53 s 8; 1989 c 359 s 1.]
Notes:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 9.08.070

text:
(1) Any person who, with intent to deprive or defraud the owner thereof, does any of the following shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW and, for adult offenders, a mandatory fine of not less than five hundred dollars per pet animal shall be imposed, except as provided by subsection (2) of this section:
(a) Takes, leads away, confines, secretes or converts any pet animal, except in cases in which the value of the pet animal exceeds seven hundred fifty dollars;
(b) Conceals the identity of any pet animal or its owner by obscuring, altering, or removing from the pet animal any collar, tag, license, tattoo, or other identifying device or mark;
(c) Willfully or recklessly kills or injures any pet animal, unless excused by law.
(2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a person from also being convicted of separate offenses under RCW 9A.56.030, 9A.56.040, or 9A.56.050 for theft, under RCW 9A.56.150, 9A.56.160, or 9A.56.170 for possession of stolen property, or under chapter 16.52 RCW for animal cruelty.
[ 2015 c 265 s 10; 2015 c 235 s 5; 2003 c 53 s 9; 1989 c 359 s 2; 1982 c 114 s 1.]
Notes:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2015 c 235 s 5 and by 2015 c 265 s 10, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Finding—Intent—2015 c 265: See note following RCW 13.50.010.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Application of Consumer Protection Act: RCW 19.86.145.

catchline: Pet animals—Taking, concealing, injuring, killing, etc.—Penalty.


title: RCW 9.08.072

text:
(1) It is unlawful for any person to receive with intent to sell to a research institution in the state of Washington, or sell or otherwise directly transfer to a research institution in the state of Washington, a pet animal that the person knows or has reason to know has been stolen or fraudulently obtained. This section does not apply to U.S.D.A. licensed dealers.
(2) The first conviction under this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW and, for adult offenders, a mandatory fine of not less than five hundred dollars per pet animal shall be imposed.
(3) A second or subsequent conviction under this section is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW and, for adult offenders, a mandatory fine of not less than one thousand dollars per pet animal shall be imposed.
(4) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a person from also being convicted of separate offenses under RCW 9A.56.030, 9A.56.040, or 9A.56.050 for theft or under RCW 9A.56.150, 9A.56.160, or 9A.56.170 for possession of stolen property.
[ 2015 c 265 s 11; 2003 c 53 s 10.]
Notes:
Finding—Intent—2015 c 265: See note following RCW 13.50.010.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

catchline: Transferring stolen pet animal to a research institution—Penalty.


title: RCW 9.08.074

text:
(1) It is unlawful for any person, who knows or has reason to know that a pet animal has been stolen or fraudulently obtained, to sell or otherwise transfer the pet animal to another who the person knows or has reason to know has previously sold a stolen or fraudulently obtained pet animal to a research institution in the state of Washington.
(2) A conviction under this section is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW and by a mandatory fine of not less than one thousand dollars per pet animal.
[ 2003 c 53 s 11.]
Notes:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

catchline: Transferring stolen pet animal to a person who has previously sold a stolen pet animal to a research institution—Penalty.


title: RCW 9.08.076

text:
(1) It is unlawful for a U.S.D.A. licensed dealer to receive with intent to sell, or sell or transfer directly or through a third party, to a research institution in the state of Washington, a pet animal that the dealer knows or has reason to know has been stolen or fraudulently obtained.
(2) A conviction under this section is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW and by a mandatory fine of not less than one thousand dollars per pet animal.
[ 2003 c 53 s 12.]
Notes:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

catchline: Transferring stolen pet animal to a research institution by a U.S.D.A. licensed dealer—Penalty.


title: RCW 9.08.078

text:
(1) The sale, receipt, or transfer of each individual pet animal in violation of RCW 9.08.070 through 9.08.078 constitutes a separate offense.
(2) The provisions of RCW 9.08.070 through 9.08.078 shall not apply to the lawful acts of any employee, agent, or director of any humane society, animal control agency, or animal shelter operated by or on behalf of any government agency, operating under law.
[ 2003 c 53 s 13.]
Notes:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

catchline: Illegal sale, receipt, or transfer of pet animals—Separate offenses.


title: RCW 9.08.080

text:
There has been an increasing number of illegal acts committed against animal production and research facilities involving injury or loss of life to animals or humans, criminal trespass, and damage to property. These actions not only abridge the property rights of the owners, operators, and employees of the facility, they may also damage the public interest by jeopardizing crucial animal production or agricultural, scientific, or biomedical research. These actions may also threaten the public safety by exposing communities to public health concerns and creating traffic hazards. These actions substantially disrupt or damage research and result in the potential loss of physical and intellectual property. While the criminal code, particularly the malicious mischief crimes, adequately covers those who intentionally and without authority damage or destroy farm animals, the code does not adequately cover similar misconduct directed against research and educational facilities. Therefore, it is in the interest of the people of the state of Washington to protect the welfare of humans and animals, as well as the productive use of private or public funds, to promote and protect scientific and medical research, foster education, and preserve and enhance agricultural production.
It is the intent of the legislature that the courts in deciding applications for injunctive relief under RCW 4.24.580 give full consideration to the constitutional rights of persons to speak freely, to picket, and to conduct other lawful activities.
[ 1991 c 325 s 1.]
Notes:
Severability—1991 c 325: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1991 c 325 s 6.]
Civil liability for acts against animal facilities: RCW 4.24.570 through 4.24.580.

catchline: Acts against animal facilities—Intent.


title: RCW 9.08.090

text:
A person is guilty of a class C felony: If he or she, without authorization, knowingly takes, releases, destroys, contaminates, or damages any animal or animals kept in a research or educational facility where the animal or animals are used or to be used for medical research purposes or other research purposes or for educational purposes; or if he or she, without authorization, knowingly destroys or damages any records, equipment, research product, or other thing pertaining to such animal or animals.
[ 1991 c 325 s 2.]
Notes:
Severability—1991 c 325: See note following RCW 9.08.080.
Civil liability for acts against animal facilities: RCW 4.24.570 through 4.24.580.

catchline: Acts against animal facilities.


title: RCW 9.10.010

text:
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Covered animal" means any of the following animals, and hybrids thereof:
(a) Elephantidae;
(b) Felidae, including any hybrids thereof, but excluding domestic cats;
(c) Nonhuman primate; and
(d) Ursidae.
(2) "Mobile or traveling housing facility" means a transporting vehicle such as a truck, trailer, or railway car, used to transport or house animals while traveling for exhibition or other performance.
(3) "Performance" means any exhibition, public showing, presentation, display, exposition, fair, animal act, circus, ride, trade show, petting zoo, carnival, parade, race, or similar undertaking in which animals are required to perform tricks, give rides, or participate as accompaniments for the entertainment, amusement, or benefit of a live audience.
(4) "Person" means individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, or other legal entities, and agents of those entities.
(5) "Traveling animal act" means any performance of animals where such animals are transported to, from, or between locations for the purpose of such performance, in a mobile or traveling housing facility.
[ 2025 c 116 s 1.]


title: RCW 9.10.020

text:
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall allow for the participation of a covered animal in a traveling animal act.
[ 2025 c 116 s 2.]

catchline: Participation of a covered animal.


title: RCW 9.10.030

text:
This chapter shall not apply to a performance that: (1) Takes place at a nonmobile, permanent institution or other fixed facility licensed by the United States department of agriculture; and (2) is conducted by the nonmobile, permanent institution or fixed facility.
[ 2025 c 116 s 3.]

catchline: Nonmobile, permanent institution or other fixed facility—Exceptions.


title: RCW 9.10.040

text:
A violation of this chapter is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2025 c 116 s 4.]

catchline: Traveling animal acts—Certain animals—Penalty.


title: RCW 9.10.050

text:
A city or county may adopt an ordinance governing traveling animal acts that is more restrictive than this chapter.
[ 2025 c 116 s 5.]

catchline: City or county—Governing traveling animal acts.