STATUTORY REFERENCES

FOR

WASHINGTON COUNTIES

The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Washington counties. They are up to date through July, 2009.

General Provisions

Classification of counties

RCW ch. 36.13

Boundaries

RCW chs. 36.04, 36.05

Removal of county seats

RCW ch. 36.12

Legislative powers

RCW 36.32.120

Penalties for Ordinance Violations

RCW 36.32.120(7)

Jails

RCW ch. 36.63

Joint governmental activities

RCW ch. 36.64

Administration and Personnel

County organization

State Const. Art. 11

County Commissioners

RCW ch. 36.32

County officers generally

RCW ch. 36.16

Campaign finances and disclosure

RCW ch. 42.17

Meetings of legislative body

RCW 36.32.080 and 36.32.090

Open Public Meeting Act of 1971

RCW ch. 42.30

Local government whistleblower protection

RCW ch. 42.41

Code of ethics for officers

RCW ch. 42.23

County assessor

RCW ch. 36.21

County auditor

RCW ch. 36.22

County clerk

RCW ch. 36.23

County coroner

RCW ch. 36.24

Public defender

RCW ch. 36.26

Prosecuting attorney

RCW ch. 36.27

County sheriff

RCW ch. 36.28

County treasurer

RCW ch. 36.29

Boundary review boards

RCW ch. 36.93

Salaries of county officers

RCW ch. 36.17

Fees of county officers

RCW ch. 36.18

County property

RCW ch. 36.34

Coordination of administrative programs

RCW ch. 36.47

Legislative powers

RCW 36.32.120

County central services department

RCW ch. 36.92

Civil Service for sheriff's office

RCW ch. 41.14

Public employees retirement system

RCW ch. 41.40

Social security for public employees

RCW ch. 41.48

Industrial insurance

RCW 51.12.050

Revenue and Finance

County funds

RCW ch. 36.33

Equipment rental and revolving fund

RCW ch. 36.33A

Purchasing

RCW 36.32.235 et seq.

Tax title lands

RCW ch. 36.35

Admissions tax

RCW ch. 36.38

Public assistance and relief

RCW ch. 36.39 and RCW title 74

Budget

RCW ch. 36.40

Retail sales and use taxes

RCW ch. 36.42

Claims against counties

RCW ch. 36.45

Depositories

RCW ch. 36.48

Limitation of Indebtedness

RCW ch. 36.67

Public contracts and indebtedness

RCW title 39

Warrants

RCW ch. 39.56

Property taxes

RCW title 84

Business Licenses and Regulations

Liquor regulation and enforcement

RCW 66.08.120 and 66.44.010

Gambling

RCW ch. 9.46, 9.47

Massage practitioners

RCW 36.32.122

Peddlers and hawkers

RCW ch. 36.71

Animals

Dogs

RCW ch. 36.49, 16.08, 16.10

Health and Safety

Solid waste disposal

RCW ch. 36.58

Solid waste collection districts

RCW ch. 36.58A

Hospitals

RCW ch. 36.62

Emergency medical services

RCW 36.01.095

Cemeteries and morgues

RCW 68.20.080, RCW title 68

Fireworks

RCW ch. 70.77

Flood control

RCW ch. 86.12

Nuisances

RCW 36.32.120(10)

Public Peace, Morals and Welfare

Crimes and punishments

RCW title 9

Washington Criminal Code

RCW title 9A

Probation and parole services

RCW 36.01.070

Drunkenness and alcoholism

RCW 70.96A.190

Discrimination

RCW ch. 49.60

Juvenile curfew

RCW 36.32.425

Injunctions– Obscene materials

RCW ch. 7.42

Vehicles and Traffic

Motor vehicles

RCW title 46

Model traffic ordinance

RCW ch. 46.90

Accident reports

RCW ch. 46.52

Drunk driving penalties

RCW 36.32.127

Roads, Bridges and Public Places

Roads and bridges

RCW chs. 36.75– 36.87

Road improvement districts

RCW ch. 36.88

Parks, recreation, open spaces

RCW ch. 36.89

Parks and recreation facilities

RCW ch. 36.68

Park and recreation districts

RCW ch. 36.69

Public Services

Sewerage, water and drainage systems

RCW ch. 36.94

Solid waste disposal

RCW ch. 36.58

Ferries– County owned

RCW ch. 36.54

Television reception improvement districts

RCW ch. 36.95

Franchises

RCW ch. 36.55

Public transportation

RCW chs. 36.57, 36.57A

Airports

RCW chs. 14.07, 14.08

Buildings and Construction

State building code

RCW ch. 19.27

Energy-related building standards

RCW ch. 19.27A

Adoption of building codes and fire regulations

RCW ch. 36.43 ;h0g; Electricians and electrical installations

RCW ch. 19.28

Electrical construction

RCW CH. 19.29

Development impact fees

RCW 82.02.050 et seq.

Subdivisions

Boundaries and plats generally

RCW title 58

Subdivisions

RCW ch. 58.17

Short plats and subdivisions

RCW 58.17.060, 58.17.065

Hearing examiner system for plat approval

RCW 58.17.330

Planning and Zoning

Planning enabling act

RCW ch. 36.70

Planning commissions

RCW 36.70.070 et seq.

Board of adjustment

RCW 36.70.200 et seq. and 36.70.810 et seq.

Comprehensive plans

RCW 36.70.320 et seq.

Growth management

RCW ch. 36.70A

Judicial review of land use decisions

RCW ch. 36.70C

Local project review

RCW ch. 36.70B