Washington Statutes
§ 35.17.230 — Legislative—Ordinances—Time of going into effect.
Washington § 35.17.230
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Wash. Rev. Code § 35.17.230 (2026).
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Ordinances shall not go into effect before thirty days from the time of final passage and are subject to referendum during the interim except:
(1)Ordinances initiated by petition;
(2)Ordinances necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety which contain a statement of urgency and are passed by unanimous vote of all the commissioners;
(3)Ordinances providing for local improvement districts.
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Legislative History
[1965 c 7 s 35.17.230. Prior: (i) 1911 c 116 s 22, part; RRS s 9111, part. (ii) 1911 c 116 s 21, part; RRS s 9110, part.]
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