The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
RCW 18.19.020
Effective date- 2023 c 425 s s 1-7, 13-20, and 22-26: See note following RCW 18.83.170.
Findings-Intent- 2021 c 170 : See note following RCW 71.24.887.
Effective date-2010 1st sp.s. c 20: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 13, 2010]." [ 2010 1st sp.s. c 20 s 2.]
Effective date-2008 c 135 ss 1, 2, 7-9, and 11-19: "Sections 1, 2, 7 through 9, and 11 through 19 of this act take effect July 1, 2009." [ 2008 c 135 s 21.]
Severability-2001 c 251: See RCW 18.225.900.