Assessments on public lands—How paid.

In case lands belonging to the state, county, school district or other public corporations are benefited by any improvement instituted under the provisions of this chapter, all benefits shall be assessed against such lands, and the same shall be paid by the proper authorities of such public corporation at the times and in the same manner as assessments are called and paid in case of private persons, out of any general fund of such corporation.[ 1895 c 115 s 36; RRS s 4336. Formerly RCW 85.04.110, part.]