Title 43 — Title 43 STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE
178 chapters · 3,474 sections in this title.
RCW 43.43.962 State fire service mobilization—State fire services mobilization plan—State fire resources coordinator.
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The director of fire protection shall review and make recommendations to the chief on the refinement and maintenance of the Washington state fire services mobilization plan, which shall include the procedures to be used during fire and other emergencies for coordinating local, re…
RCW 43.43.963 State fire service mobilization—Regional fire defense boards—Regional fire service plans—Regions established.
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(1) Regions within the state are initially established as follows but may be adjusted as necessary by the state fire marshal:(a) Northwest region - Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, San Juan, and Island counties;(b) Northeast region - Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Spokane, an…
RCW 43.43.964 State fire service mobilization—Development of reimbursement procedures.
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The Washington state patrol in consultation with the office of financial management and the Washington military department shall develop procedures to facilitate reimbursement to state agencies and jurisdictions from appropriate federal and state funds when state agencies and jur…
RCW 43.43.965 State fire service mobilization—Plan use for purposes other than fire suppression—Annual report.
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The chief of the Washington state patrol must report on an annual basis the following information for each emergency or disaster in which the Washington state fire service mobilization plan was used for purposes other than fire suppression, and reimbursement was made under RCW 43…
RCW 43.43.970 Law enforcement mobilization—Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Agency" means any general purpose law enforcement agency as defined in RCW 10.93.020.(2) "Board" means the state law enforcement mobilization policy board.(3) "Chief"…
RCW 43.43.971 Law enforcement mobilization—State law enforcement mobilization policy board—State law enforcement mobilization plan.
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(1) The state law enforcement mobilization policy board shall be established by the chief and shall have representatives from each of the regions established in RCW 43.43.974. In carrying out its duty, the board shall consult with and solicit recommendations from representatives …
RCW 43.43.972 Law enforcement mobilization—Local law enforcement request for mobilization—State law enforcement resource coordinator—Mobilization response—Declaration of end of mobilization.
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(1) Local law enforcement may request mobilization only in response to an emergency or disaster exceeding the capabilities of available local resources and those available through existing mutual aid agreements. Upon finding that the local jurisdiction has exhausted all available…
RCW 43.43.973 State law enforcement mobilization—State law enforcement coordinator—Duties.
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(1) The state law enforcement resource coordinator, or alternate, shall serve in that capacity for the duration of the mobilization.(2) The duties of the coordinator are to:(a) Coordinate the mobilization of law enforcement and other support resources within a region;(b) Be prima…
RCW 43.43.974 State law enforcement mobilization—Regions established—Regional law enforcement mobilization committees—Regional law enforcement mobilization plans.
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(1) Regions within the state are initially established as follows and may be adjusted as necessary by the state law enforcement policy board, but should remain consistent with the Washington state fire defense regions:(a) Central region - Grays Harbor, Thurston, Pacific, and Lewi…
RCW 43.43.975 State law enforcement mobilization—Development of reimbursement procedures—Eligibility of nonhost law enforcement authority for reimbursement.
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The state patrol in consultation with the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs and the office of financial management shall develop procedures to facilitate reimbursement to jurisdictions from funds appropriated specifically for this purpose when jurisdictions are…
RCW 43.44.010 Examination of premises.
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(1) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection or his or her authorized deputy, shall have authority at all times of day and night, in the performance of duties imposed by this chapter, to enter upon and examine any building or premises wher…
RCW 43.44.020 Standards of safety.
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(1) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection or his or her authorized deputy, shall have authority to enter upon all premises and into all buildings except private dwellings for the purpose of inspection to ascertain if any fire hazard exi…
RCW 43.44.030 Schools—Compliance with standards for fire prevention and safety—Plan reviews and construction inspections.
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The director of fire protection shall make or cause to be made plan reviews and construction inspections for all E-1 occupancies as may be necessary to insure compliance with the state building code and standards for schools adopted under chapter 19.27 RCW. Nothing in this sectio…
RCW 43.44.040 Removal of fire hazards—Appeal of order—Penalty.
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(1) If the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection or his or her authorized deputy, finds in any building or premises subject to their inspection under this chapter, any combustible material or flammable conditions or fire hazards dangerous t…
RCW 43.44.050 Reports and investigation of fires—Police powers.
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(1) The responsibility for investigating the origin, cause, circumstances, and extent of loss of all fires shall be assigned as follows:(a) Within any city or town, the chief of the fire department;(b) Within unincorporated areas of a county, the county fire marshal, or other fir…
RCW 43.44.060 Statistical information and reports—National fire incident reporting system.
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(1) The chief of each organized fire department, or the sheriff or other designated county official having jurisdiction over areas not within the jurisdiction of any fire department, shall report statistical information and data to the chief of the Washington state patrol, throug…
RCW 43.44.070 Examination of witnesses.
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In the conduct of any investigation into the cause, origin, or loss resulting from any fire, the chief of the Washington state patrol and the director of fire protection shall have the same power and rights relative to securing the attendance of witnesses and the taking of testim…
RCW 43.44.080 Criminal prosecutions.
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If as the result of any such investigation, or because of any information received, the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, is of the opinion that there is evidence sufficient to charge any person with any crime, he or she may cause such…
RCW 43.44.090 Record of fires.
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The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall keep on file all reports of fires made to him or her pursuant to this code. Such records shall at all times during business hours be open to public inspection; except, that any testimony take…
RCW 43.44.110 Smoke detection devices in dwelling units—Penalties.
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(1) Smoke detection devices shall be installed inside all dwelling units:(a) Occupied by persons other than the owner on and after December 31, 1981;(b) Built or manufactured in this state after December 31, 1980; or(c) Sold on or after July 1, 2019.(2) The smoke detection device…
RCW 43.44.115 Smoke detection device awareness account.
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The smoke detection device awareness account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from fines imposed pursuant to RCW 43.44.110(5) must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of raising public awaren…
RCW 43.44.120 Premises with guard animals—Registration, posting—Acts permitted firefighters—Liability for injury to firefighters.
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(1) All premises guarded by guard animals, which are animals professionally trained to defend and protect premises or the occupants of the premises, shall be registered with the local fire department. Front entrances to residences and all entrances to business premises shall be p…
RCW 43.44.130 Hazardous liquid and gas pipeline accidents—Preparedness of local first responders.
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(1) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection or his or her authorized deputy, shall, in consultation with the emergency management program within the state military department, the department of ecology, the utilities and transportation co…
RCW 43.44.200 Fire service policy board.
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(1) There is created the Washington state fire service policy board to generally advise the state director of fire protection on all matters related to the purview of the state fire marshal's office. This includes, but is not limited to, developing recommendations regarding agenc…
RCW 43.46.005 Purpose.
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The conservation and development of the state's artistic resources is essential to the social, educational, and economic growth of the state of Washington. Artists, works of art, and artistic institutions contribute to the quality of life and the general welfare of the citizens o…
RCW 43.46.015 Washington state arts commission established—Composition.
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There is established a Washington state arts commission. The commission consists of nineteen members appointed by the governor and four members of the legislature, one from each caucus in the senate and appointed by the president of the senate and one from each caucus in the hous…
RCW 43.46.030 Terms—Vacancies.
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Members shall serve three year terms. A legislative member shall serve as long as he or she is a member of the legislative body from which he or she was appointed. Each member will continue to serve until a successor is appointed. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the …
RCW 43.46.040 Compensation—Travel expenses—Organization—Chairperson—Rules—Quorum.
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Members of the commission shall serve without compensation. However, nonlegislative members shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 and legislative members shall be reimbursed as provided in RCW 44.04.120. The commission shall organize, …
RCW 43.46.045 Executive director—Employees.
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The governor shall select a full time executive director from a list of three names submitted by the commission by September 1, 1988, and anytime thereafter that a vacancy occurs. The executive director shall receive no other salary and shall not be otherwise gainfully employed. …
RCW 43.46.050 Powers and duties generally.
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The commission shall meet, study, plan, and advise the governor, the various departments of the state and the state legislature and shall make such recommendations as it deems proper for the cultural development of the state of Washington.[ 1985 c 317 s 6; 1965 c 8 s 43.46.050. P…
RCW 43.46.055 Development of arts and humanities.
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The commission may develop, sponsor, promote and administer any activity, project, or program within or without this state which is related to the growth and development of the arts and humanities in the state of Washington and may assist any person or public or private agency to…
RCW 43.46.060 Gifts and grants.
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The commission may accept gifts and grants upon such terms as the commission shall deem proper.[ 1965 c 8 s 43.46.060. Prior: 1961 c 301 s 6.]
RCW 43.46.070 Biennial report.
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The commission shall make a biennial report of its proceedings and recommendations to the governor, which shall contain a full description of program and project activity, including fund sources and expenditures for the biennium covered by the report.[ 1985 c 317 s 8; 1965 c 8 s …
RCW 43.46.081 Poet laureate program.
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(1) The Washington state arts commission shall establish and administer the poet laureate program. The poet laureate shall engage in activities to promote and encourage poetry within the state, including but not limited to readings, workshops, lectures, or presentations for Washi…
RCW 43.46.085 Poet laureate account.
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The poet laureate account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from gifts, grants, or endowments from public or private sources must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may only be used for the poet laureate program. Only the exe…
RCW 43.46.090 Commission as reflecting state's responsibility—Acquisition of works of art for public buildings and lands—Visual arts program established.
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The legislature recognizes this state's responsibility to foster culture and the arts and its interest in the viable development of the state's artists by the establishment of the Washington state arts commission. The legislature declares it to be a policy of this state that a po…
RCW 43.46.095 State art collection.
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All works of art purchased and commissioned under the visual arts program shall become a part of a state art collection developed, administered, and operated by the Washington state arts commission. All works of art previously purchased or commissioned under RCW 43.46.090, 43.17.…
RCW 43.46.100 Creative districts—Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Commission" means the Washington state arts commission.(2) "Coordinator" means the employee of the Washington state arts commission who is responsible for performing t…
RCW 43.46.105 Creative districts—Designation—Certification.
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(1) A local government may designate a creative district within its territorial boundaries subject to certification as a state-certified creative district by the commission. Two or more local governments may jointly apply for certification of a creative district that extends acro…
RCW 43.46.110 Creative districts—Applications for certification—Review—Approval, rejection, revocation—Additional powers of commission.
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(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the commission may create a process for review of applications submitted by local governments or federally recognized Indian tribes for certification of state-certified creative districts. The appl…
RCW 43.46.115 Creative districts—Coordinator.
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Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the commission may appoint a coordinator. The coordinator must:(1) Review applications for certification and make a recommendation to the commission for action;(2) Administer and promote the applicatio…
RCW 43.46.900 Effective date—1985 c 317.
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This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect June 30, 1985.[ 1985 c 317 s 10.]
RCW 43.52.250 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter and unless the context indicates otherwise, words and phrases shall mean:"District" means a public utility district as created under the laws of the state of Washington authorized to engage in the business of generating and/or distributing electricity."Cit…
RCW 43.52.260 Scope of authority.
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The authority granted in this chapter shall apply equally to the generating of electricity by water power, by steam power, by nuclear power, conservation, or by any other means whatsoever.[ 1987 c 376 s 9; 1977 ex.s. c 184 s 2; 1965 c 8 s 43.52.260. Prior: 1955 c 258 s 18; 1953 c…
RCW 43.52.272 Power commission abolished.
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The Washington state power commission is hereby abolished.[ 1965 c 8 s 43.52.272. Prior: 1957 c 295 s 8.]
RCW 43.52.290 Members of the board of directors of an operating agency—Compensation—May hold other public position—Incompatibility of offices doctrine voided.
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Members of the board of directors of an operating agency shall be paid the sum of fifty dollars per day as compensation for each day or major part thereof devoted to the business of the operating agency, together with their traveling and other necessary expenses. Such member may,…
RCW 43.52.300 Powers and duties of an operating agency.
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An operating agency formed under RCW 43.52.360 shall have authority:(1) To generate, produce, transmit, deliver, exchange, purchase or sell electric energy and to enter into contracts for any or all such purposes.(2) To construct, condemn, purchase, lease, acquire, add to, extend…
RCW 43.52.3411 Revenue bonds or warrants.
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For the purposes provided for in this chapter, an operating agency shall have power to issue revenue bonds or warrants payable from the revenues of the utility properties operated by it. Whenever the board of a joint operating agency shall deem it advisable to issue bonds or warr…
RCW 43.52.343 Revenue bonds or warrants—Sale by negotiation or advertisement and bid.
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All bonds issued by an operating agency shall be sold and delivered in such manner, at such rate or rates of interest and for such price or prices and at such time or times as the board shall deem in the best interests of the operating agency, whether by negotiation or to the hig…
RCW 43.52.350 Operating agencies to provide fishways, facilities and hatcheries—Contracts.
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An operating agency shall, at the time of the construction of any dam or obstruction, construct and shall thereafter maintain and operate such fishways, fish protective facilities and hatcheries as the director of fish and wildlife finds necessary to permit anadromous fish to pas…