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WA Rev Code § 51.52.104 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.52 - Appeals.|51.52.104 - Industrial appeals judge—Recommended decision and order—Petition for review—Finality of order.

RCW 51.52.104 Industrial appeals judge—Recommended decision and order—Petition for review—Finality of order.After all evidence has been presented at hearings conducted by an industrial appeals judge, who shall be an active or judicial member of the Washington state bar association, the industrial appeals judge shall enter a proposed or recommended decision and order which shall be in writing and shall contain findings and conclusions as to each contested issue of fact and law, as well as the order based thereon. The industrial appeals judge shall file the signed original of the proposed decision and order with the board, and copies thereof shall be mailed by the board to each party to the appeal and to each party's attorney or representative of record. Within twenty days, or such further time as the board may allow on written application of a party, filed within said twenty days from the date of communication of the proposed decision and order to the parties or their attorneys or representatives of record, any party may file with the board a written petition for review of the same. Filing of a petition for review is perfected by mailing or personally delivering the petition to the board's offices in Olympia. Such petition for review shall set forth in detail the grounds therefor and the party or parties filing the same shall be deemed to have waived all objections or irregularities not specifically set forth therein.In the event no petition for review is filed as provided herein by any party, the proposed decision and order of the industrial appeals judge shall be adopted by the board and become the decision and order of the board, and no appeal may be taken therefrom to the courts. If an order adopting the proposed decision and order is not formally signed by the board on the day following the date the petition for review of the proposed decision and order is due, said proposed decision and order shall be deemed adopted by the board and become the decision and order of the board, and no appeal may be taken therefrom to the courts.[ 2003 c 224 § 2; 1985 c 314 § 1; 1982 c 109 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 22; 1963 c 148 § 6.]NOTES:Effective dates—Severability—1971 ex.s. c 289: See RCW 51.98.060 and 51.98.070.
WA Rev Code § 51.52.106 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.52 - Appeals.|51.52.106 - Review of decision and order.

RCW 51.52.106 Review of decision and order.After the filing of a petition or petitions for review as provided for in RCW 51.52.104, the proposed decision and order of the industrial appeals judge, petition or petitions for review and, in its discretion, the record or any part thereof, may be considered by the board and on agreement of at least two of the regular members thereof, the board may, within twenty days after the receipt of such petition or petitions, decline to review the proposed decision and order and thereupon deny the petition or petitions. In such event all parties shall forthwith be notified in writing of said denial: PROVIDED, That if a petition for review is not denied within said twenty days it shall be deemed to have been granted. If the petition for review is granted, the proposed decision and order, the petition or petitions for review and the record or any part thereof deemed necessary shall be considered by a panel of at least two of the members of the board, on which not more than one industry and one labor member serve. The chair may be a member of any panel. The decision and order of any such panel shall be the decision and order of the board. Every final decision and order rendered by the board shall be in writing and shall contain findings and conclusions as to each contested issue of fact and law, as well as the board's order based thereon. The board shall, in all cases, render a final decision and order within one hundred and eighty days from the date a petition for review is filed. A copy of the decision and order, including the findings and conclusions, shall be mailed to each party to the appeal and to his or her attorney of record.[ 2010 c 8 § 14014; 1982 c 109 § 9; 1975 1st ex.s. c 58 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 23; 1965 ex.s. c 165 § 4; 1963 c 148 § 7; 1961 c 23 § 51.52.106. Prior: 1951 c 225 § 13.]NOTES:Effective dates—Severability—1971 ex.s. c 289: See RCW 51.98.060 and 51.98.070.
WA Rev Code § 51.52.112 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.52 - Appeals.|51.52.112 - Court appeal—Payment of taxes, penalties, and interest required.

RCW 51.52.112 Court appeal—Payment of taxes, penalties, and interest required.All taxes, penalties, and interest shall be paid in full before any action may be instituted in any court to contest all or any part of such taxes, penalties, or interest unless the court determines that there would be an undue hardship to the employer. In the event an employer prevails in a court action, the employer shall be allowed interest on all taxes, penalties, and interest paid by the employer but determined by a final order of the court to not be due, from the date such taxes, penalties, and interest were paid. Interest shall be at the rate allowed by law as prejudgment interest.[ 1986 c 9 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 51.52.113 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.52 - Appeals.|51.52.113 - Collection of tax or penalty may not be enjoined.

RCW 51.52.113 Collection of tax or penalty may not be enjoined.No restraining order or injunction may be granted or issued by any court to restrain or enjoin the collection of any tax or penalty or any part thereof, except upon the ground that the assessment thereof was in violation of the Constitution of the United States or that of the state.[ 1986 c 9 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 51.52.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.52 - Appeals.|51.52.115 - Court appeal—Procedure at trial—Burden of proof.

RCW 51.52.115 Court appeal—Procedure at trial—Burden of proof.Upon appeals to the superior court only such issues of law or fact may be raised as were properly included in the notice of appeal to the board, or in the complete record of the proceedings before the board. The hearing in the superior court shall be de novo, but the court shall not receive evidence or testimony other than, or in addition to, that offered before the board or included in the record filed by the board in the superior court as provided in RCW 51.52.110: PROVIDED, That in cases of alleged irregularities in procedure before the board, not shown in said record, testimony thereon may be taken in the superior court. The proceedings in every such appeal shall be informal and summary, but full opportunity to be heard shall be had before judgment is pronounced. In all court proceedings under or pursuant to this title the findings and decision of the board shall be prima facie correct and the burden of proof shall be upon the party attacking the same. If the court shall determine that the board has acted within its power and has correctly construed the law and found the facts, the decision of the board shall be confirmed; otherwise, it shall be reversed or modified. In case of a modification or reversal the superior court shall refer the same to the department with an order directing it to proceed in accordance with the findings of the court: PROVIDED, That any award shall be in accordance with the schedule of compensation set forth in this title. In appeals to the superior court hereunder, either party shall be entitled to a trial by jury upon demand, and the jury's verdict shall have the same force and effect as in actions at law. Where the court submits a case to the jury, the court shall by instruction advise the jury of the exact findings of the board on each material issue before the court.[ 1961 c 23 § 51.52.115. Prior: 1957 c 70 § 62; 1951 c 225 § 15; prior: (i) 1949 c 219 § 6, part; 1943 c 280 § 1, part; 1931 c 90 § 1, part; 1929 c 132 § 6, part; 1927 c 310 § 8, part; 1911 c 74 § 20, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7697, part. (ii) 1949 c 219 § 6; 1939 c 184 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7697-2.]
WA Rev Code § 51.52.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.52 - Appeals.|51.52.130 - Attorney and witness fees in court appeal.

RCW 51.52.130 Attorney and witness fees in court appeal.(1) If, on appeal to the superior or appellate court from the decision and order of the board, said decision and order is reversed or modified and additional relief is granted to a worker or beneficiary, or in cases where a party other than the worker or beneficiary is the appealing party and the worker's or beneficiary's right to relief is sustained, a reasonable fee for the services of the worker's or beneficiary's attorney shall be fixed by the court. In fixing the fee the court shall take into consideration the fee or fees, if any, fixed by the director and the board for such attorney's services before the department and the board. If the court finds that the fee fixed by the director or by the board is inadequate for services performed before the department or board, or if the director or the board has fixed no fee for such services, then the court shall fix a fee for the attorney's services before the department, or the board, as the case may be, in addition to the fee fixed for the services in the court. If in a worker or beneficiary appeal the decision and order of the board is reversed or modified and if the accident fund or medical aid fund is affected by the litigation, or if in an appeal by the department or employer the worker or beneficiary's right to relief is sustained, or in an appeal by a worker involving a state fund employer with twenty-five employees or less, in which the department does not appear and defend, and the board order in favor of the employer is sustained, the attorney's fee fixed by the court, for services before the court only, and the fees of medical and other witnesses and the costs shall be payable out of the administrative fund of the department. In the case of self-insured employers, the attorney fees fixed by the court, for services before the court only, and the fees of medical and other witnesses and the costs shall be payable directly by the self-insured employer.(2) In an appeal to the superior or appellate court involving the presumption established under RCW 51.32.185, the attorney's fee shall be payable as set forth under RCW 51.32.185.[ 2007 c 490 § 4; 1993 c 122 § 1; 1982 c 63 § 23; 1977 ex.s. c 350 § 82; 1961 c 23 § 51.52.130. Prior: 1957 c 70 § 63; 1951 c 225 § 17; prior: 1949 c 219 § 6, part; 1943 c 280 § 1, part; 1931 c 90 § 1, part; 1929 c 132 § 6, part; 1927 c 310 § 8, part; 1911 c 74 § 20, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7697, part.]NOTES:Effective dates—Implementation—1982 c 63: See note following RCW 51.32.095.
WA Rev Code § 51.52.132 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.52 - Appeals.|51.52.132 - Unlawful attorney's fees.

RCW 51.52.132 Unlawful attorney's fees.Where the department, the board or the court, pursuant to RCW 51.52.120 or 51.52.130 fixes the attorney's fee, it shall be unlawful for an attorney to charge or receive any fee in excess of that fixed by the department, board or the court. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 1965 ex.s. c 63 § 2; 1961 c 23 § 51.52.132. Prior: 1951 c 225 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 51.52.135 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.52 - Appeals.|51.52.135 - Worker or beneficiary entitled to interest on award—Rate.

RCW 51.52.135 Worker or beneficiary entitled to interest on award—Rate.(1) When a worker or beneficiary prevails in an appeal by the employer to the board or in an appeal by the employer to the court from the decision and order of the board, the worker or beneficiary shall be entitled to interest at the rate of twelve percent per annum on the unpaid amount of the award after deducting the amount of attorney fees.(2) When a worker or beneficiary prevails in an appeal by the worker or beneficiary to the board or the court regarding a claim for temporary total disability, the worker or beneficiary shall be entitled to interest at the rate of twelve percent per annum on the unpaid amount of the award after deducting the amount of attorney fees.(3) The interest provided for in subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall accrue from the date of the department's order granting the award or denying payment of the award. The interest shall be paid by the party having the obligation to pay the award. The amount of interest to be paid shall be fixed by the board or court, as the case may be.[ 1983 c 301 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 51.52.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.52 - Appeals.|51.52.140 - Rules of practice—Duties of attorney general—Supreme court appeal.

RCW 51.52.140 Rules of practice—Duties of attorney general—Supreme court appeal.Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the practice in civil cases shall apply to appeals prescribed in this chapter. Appeal shall lie from the judgment of the superior court as in other civil cases. The attorney general shall be the legal advisor of the department and the board.[ 1961 c 23 § 51.52.140. Prior: 1957 c 70 § 64; 1951 c 225 § 19; prior: 1949 c 219 § 6, part; 1943 c 280 § 1, part; 1931 c 90 § 1, part; 1929 c 132 § 6, part; 1927 c 310 § 8, part; 1911 c 74 § 20, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7697, part.]NOTES:Rules of court: Method of appellate review superseded by RAP 2.1, 2.2.
WA Rev Code § 51.52.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.52 - Appeals.|51.52.150 - Costs on appeals.

RCW 51.52.150 Costs on appeals.All expenses and costs incurred by the department for board and court appeals, including fees for medical and other witnesses, court reporter costs and attorney's fees, and all costs taxed against the department, shall be paid one-half out of the medical aid fund and one-half out of the accident fund.[ 1961 c 23 § 51.52.150. Prior: 1951 c 225 § 20; prior: 1931 c 116 § 1; RRS § 7697-1.]
WA Rev Code § 51.52.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.52 - Appeals.|51.52.160 - Publication and indexing of significant decisions.

RCW 51.52.160 Publication and indexing of significant decisions.The board shall publish and index its significant decisions and make them available to the public at reasonable cost.[ 1985 c 209 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 51.52.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.52 - Appeals.|51.52.200 - Exception—Employers as parties to actions relating to compensation or assistance for victims of crimes.

RCW 51.52.200 Exception—Employers as parties to actions relating to compensation or assistance for victims of crimes.This chapter shall not apply to matters concerning employers as parties to any settlement, appeal, or other action in accordance with chapter 7.68 RCW.[ 1997 c 102 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 51.52.800 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.52 - Appeals.|51.52.800 - Workers' compensation study.

RCW 51.52.800 Workers' compensation study.(1) The department shall study appeals of workers' compensation cases and collect information on the impacts of chapter 280, Laws of 2008 on state fund and self-insured workers and employers. The study shall consider the types of benefits that may be paid pending an appeal, and shall include, but not be limited to:(a) The frequency and outcomes of appeals;(b) The duration of appeals and any procedural or process changes made by the board to implement chapter 280, Laws of 2008 and expedite the process;(c) The number of and amount of overpayments resulting from decisions of the board or court; and(d) The processes used and efforts made to recoup overpayments and the results of those efforts.(2) State fund and self-insured employers shall provide the information requested by the department to conduct the study.(3) The department shall report to the workers' compensation advisory committee by July 1, 2009, on the preliminary results of the study. By December 1, 2009, and annually thereafter, with the final report due by December 1, 2011, the department shall report to the workers' compensation advisory committee and the appropriate committees of the legislature on the results of the study. The workers' compensation advisory committee shall provide its recommendations for addressing overpayments resulting from chapter 280, Laws of 2008, including the need for and ability to fund a permanent method to reimburse employer and state fund overpayment costs.[ 2008 c 280 § 5.]NOTES:Application—2008 c 280: See note following RCW 51.52.050.
WA Rev Code § 51.98.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.98 - Construction.|51.98.010 - Continuation of existing law.

RCW 51.98.010 Continuation of existing law.The provisions of this title insofar as they are substantially the same as statutory provisions repealed by this chapter, and relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations, and not as new enactments.[ 1961 c 23 § 51.98.010.]
WA Rev Code § 51.98.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.98 - Construction.|51.98.020 - Title, chapter, section headings not part of law.

RCW 51.98.020 Title, chapter, section headings not part of law.Title headings, chapter headings, and section or subsection headings, as used in this title do not constitute any part of the law.[ 1961 c 23 § 51.98.020.]
WA Rev Code § 51.98.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.98 - Construction.|51.98.030 - Invalidity of part of title not to affect remainder.

RCW 51.98.030 Invalidity of part of title not to affect remainder.If any provision of this title, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the title, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected: PROVIDED, That nothing in this section shall affect or invalidate any of the provisions of RCW 51.04.090.[ 1961 c 23 § 51.98.030.]
WA Rev Code § 51.98.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.98 - Construction.|51.98.040 - Repeals and saving.

RCW 51.98.040 Repeals and saving.See 1961 c 23 s 51.98.040.
WA Rev Code § 51.98.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.98 - Construction.|51.98.050 - Emergency—1961 c 23.

RCW 51.98.050 Emergency—1961 c 23.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 immediately.[ 1961 c 23 § 51.98.050.]
WA Rev Code § 51.98.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.98 - Construction.|51.98.060 - Effective dates—1971 ex.s. c 289.

RCW 51.98.060 Effective dates—1971 ex.s. c 289.The provisions of this 1971 amendatory act are 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 on July 1, 1971: PROVIDED, That RCW 51.08.070 as amended by section 1 of this 1971 amendatory act, RCW 51.12.010 as amended in section 2 of this 1971 amendatory act, RCW 51.12.020 as amended in section 3 of this 1971 amendatory act and RCW 51.16.110 as amended in section 4 of this 1971 amendatory act shall take effect and become operative without any further action of the legislature on January 1, 1972.[ 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 90.]
WA Rev Code § 51.98.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.98 - Construction.|51.98.070 - Severability—1971 ex.s. c 289.

RCW 51.98.070 Severability—1971 ex.s. c 289.If any provision of this 1971 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected: PROVIDED, That nothing in this section shall affect or invalidate any of the provisions of RCW 51.04.090.[ 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 91.]
WA Rev Code § 52.02.001 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.02 - Formation.|52.02.001 - Actions subject to review by boundary review board.

RCW 52.02.001 Actions subject to review by boundary review board.Actions taken under chapter 52.02 RCW may be subject to potential review by a boundary review board under chapter 36.93 RCW.[ 1989 c 84 § 41.]
WA Rev Code § 52.02.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.02 - Formation.|52.02.020 - Districts authorized—Health clinic services.

RCW 52.02.020 Districts authorized—Health clinic services.(1) Fire protection districts for the provision of fire prevention services, fire suppression services, emergency medical services, and for the protection of life and property are authorized to be established as provided in this title.(2) In addition to other services authorized under this section, fire protection districts that share a common border with Canada and are surrounded on three sides by water or are bounded on the north by Bremerton, on the west by Mason county, on the south by Pierce county, and on the east by the Puget Sound or are in Pierce county and surrounded by Case Inlet, Drayton Passage, Pitt Passage, and Carr Inlet, may also establish or participate in the provision of health clinic services.(3) Fire protection districts may provide training, expend resources, and enter into interlocal agreements to mitigate the injuries and reduce the level of harm and occurrence in calls they respond to. Examples of trainings are those that may directly or indirectly address worker and workplace safety, teach first aid, prevent injuries, and reduce industrial-related accidents.[ 2021 c 19 § 1; 2020 c 94 § 1; 2010 c 136 § 1; 2005 c 281 § 1; 2003 c 309 § 1; 1991 c 360 § 10; 1984 c 230 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 179 § 5; 1959 c 237 § 1; 1947 c 254 § 1; 1945 c 162 § 1; 1943 c 121 § 1; 1941 c 70 § 1; 1939 c 34 § 1; Rem. Supp. 5654-101. Formerly RCW 52.04.020.]NOTES:Construction—Severability—1939 c 34: "The provisions of this act and proceedings thereunder shall be liberally construed with a view to effect their objects. If any section or provision of this act shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the act as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional." [ 1939 c 34 § 51.]Validating—Saving—1939 c 34: "Any petition heretofore drawn, signed and filed with the county auditor in compliance with the provisions of section 1 to section 6, inclusive, of the Laws of 1933, Extraordinary Session, shall be valid and the various steps required by this act for the creation of a fire-protection district may be continued, if the further steps to be taken are begun within ninety (90) days after the taking effect of this act [March 1, 1939], and it shall not be necessary to prepare, sign and file with the county auditor a new petition, and any district so created shall not be invalid by reason of the failure to draw, sign and file a new petition under the provisions of this act." [ 1939 c 34 § 49.]