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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.16 - General Definitions. › 1.16.080 - "Person"—Construction of "association," "unincorporated association," and "person, firm, or corporation" to include a limited liability company.

RCW 1.16.080
"Person"—Construction of "association," "unincorporated association," and "person, firm, or corporation" to include a limited liability company.
(1) The term "person" may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual.
(2) Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the terms "association," "unincorporated association," and "person, firm, or corporation" or substantially identical terms shall, without limiting the application of any term to any other type of legal entity, be construed to include a limited liability company.
[ 1996 c 231 § 1; 1891 c 23 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 964; 1857 p 46 § 1; 1854 p 99 § 134; RRS § 146.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section is a part of 1891 c 23 § 1. The introductory phrase of that section provides: "The following provisions relative to the construction of statutes shall be rules of construction and shall constitute a part of the code of procedure of this state:".
Criminal proceedings, person defined: RCW 9A.04.110.
Declaratory judgments, person defined: RCW 7.24.130.
Eminent domain by cities, person defined: RCW 8.12.020.
Notice to alien property custodian, person defined: RCW 4.28.340.
Wrongful death, person defined: RCW 4.20.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.16 - General Definitions. › 1.16.090 - Legislative declaration for civil liberties day of remembrance.

RCW 1.16.090
Legislative declaration for civil liberties day of remembrance.
The legislature recognizes that on February 19, 1942, the President of the United States issued Executive Order 9066 which authorized military rule over civilian law and lives; that Executive Order 9066 led to the World War II evacuation and internment of more than one hundred twenty thousand Japanese Americans, most of whom were United States citizens by birth; that Japanese Americans lost their homes and livelihoods and suffered physical and psychological damage; and that, despite widespread hostility and discrimination, Japanese Americans served with distinction in the United States military effort as members of the Military Intelligence Service and in the segregated 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. The legislature further recognizes that in the name of "military necessity," Japanese Americans were deprived of their fundamental constitutional rights and civil liberties; and that the Japanese American experience during World War II tragically illuminates the fragile nature of our most cherished national beliefs and values.
The legislature declares that an annual day of recognition be observed in remembrance of Japanese Americans interned during World War II as a reminder that, regardless of the provocation, individual rights and freedoms must never be denied.
[ 2003 c 68 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.16 - General Definitions. › 1.16.100 - Domestic relations terms—Exceptions.

RCW 1.16.100
Domestic relations terms—Exceptions.
For the purposes of this code, with the exception of chapter 26.04 RCW, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.
[ 2009 c 521 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.010 - State flag.

RCW 1.20.010
State flag.
The official flag of the state of Washington shall be of dark green silk or bunting and shall bear in its center a reproduction of the seal of the state of Washington embroidered, printed, painted or stamped thereon. The edges of the flag may, or may not, be fringed. If a fringe is used the same shall be of gold or yellow color of the same shade as the seal. The dimensions of the flag may vary.
The secretary of state is authorized to provide the state flag to units of the armed forces, without charge therefor, as in his or her discretion he or she deems entitled thereto. The secretary of state is further authorized to sell the state flag to any citizen at a price to be determined by the secretary of state.
[ 2011 c 336 § 7; 1967 ex.s. c 65 § 2; 1925 ex.s. c 85 § 1; 1923 c 174 § 1; RRS § 10964-1, RRS vol. 11, p. 399.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: Same RRS number was also used for a section dealing with a different subject on page 110 of RRS vol. 11, pocket part.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.015 - Display of national and state flags.

RCW 1.20.015
Display of national and state flags.
The flag of the United States and the flag of the state shall be prominently installed, displayed and maintained in schools, court rooms and state buildings.
[ 1955 c 88 § 1.]
NOTES:
Crimes relating to flags: Chapter 9.86 RCW.
Flag exercises in schools: RCW 28A.230.140.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.017 - Display of national league of families' POW/MIA flag.

RCW 1.20.017
Display of national league of families' POW/MIA flag.
(1) Each public entity must display the national league of families' POW/MIA flag along with the flag of the United States and the flag of the state upon or near the principal building of the public entity on the following days: (a) Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day on April 9th; (b) Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day on March 30; (c) Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May; (d) Memorial Day on the last Monday in May; (e) Flag Day on June 14; (f) Independence Day on July 4; (g) National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day on July 27; (h) National POW/MIA Recognition Day on the third Friday in September; (i) Veterans Day on November 11th; and (j) Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on December 7th. If the designated day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then the POW/MIA flag must be displayed on the preceding Friday.
(2) The governor's veterans affairs advisory committee must provide information to public entities regarding the purchase and display of the POW/MIA flag upon request.
(3) As used in this section, "public entity" means every state agency, including each institution of higher education, and every county, city, and town.
[ 2017 c 79 § 1; 2013 c 5 § 2; 2012 c 11 § 2; 2002 c 293 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.020 - State tree.

RCW 1.20.020
State tree.
That certain evergreen tree known and described as the western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) is hereby designated as the official tree of the state of Washington.
[ 1947 c 191 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10964-120.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.025 - State grass.

RCW 1.20.025
State grass.
Agropyron spicatum, the species of natural grass commonly called "bluebunch wheatgrass," is hereby designated as the official grass of the state of Washington.
[ 1989 c 354 § 62.]
NOTES:
Severability—1989 c 354: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.030 - State flower.

RCW 1.20.030
State flower.
The native species, Rhododendron macrophyllum, is hereby designated as the official flower of the state of Washington.
[ 1959 c 29 § 1; 1949 c 18 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10964-200.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.035 - State fruit.

RCW 1.20.035
State fruit.
The official fruit of the state of Washington is the apple.
[ 1989 c 354 § 63.]
NOTES:
Severability—1989 c 354: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.037 - State marine mammal.

RCW 1.20.037
State marine mammal.
The orca, Orcinus orca, is hereby designated as the official marine mammal of the state of Washington.
[ 2005 c 51 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2005 c 51: "The legislature finds that many people visit Washington state to watch orcas, the orca is a significant symbol for the Native American culture, there are pods of orcas that migrate annually through Puget Sound, and the orca is easily recognizable because of its distinct markings. The legislature intends to promote orca awareness and to encourage protection of the natural marine habitat by designating the orca as the official marine mammal of the state of Washington." [ 2005 c 51 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.038 - State endemic mammal.

RCW 1.20.038
State endemic mammal.
The Olympic marmot, Marmota olympus, is hereby designated as the official endemic mammal of the state of Washington.
[ 2009 c 464 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2009 c 464: "The legislature finds that the Olympic marmot, the only endemic mammal in Washington state, should be designated as the state endemic mammal. The Olympic marmot inhabits the Olympic Peninsula in the western section of the state of Washington. Olympic marmots hibernate from September to May. During the morning and afternoon on summer days they feed and spend time sunbathing on rocks. In the evening, they return to their burrow. Olympic marmots are relatively easy to see during the summer months along Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park. Olympic marmots eat herbs, grasses, and flowers. They prefer plants that are soft and easy to digest. They may also eat fruits, legumes, and insects.
Olympic marmots are highly social and may live in groups of over a dozen animals. Gregarious bonds are made between individuals in a family. Olympic marmots identify each other by touching noses and smelling cheeks.
The legislature intends to promote awareness of the Olympic marmot by designating the Olympic marmot as the official endemic mammal of the state of Washington." [ 2009 c 464 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.041 - State dinosaur.

RCW 1.20.041
State dinosaur.
The Suciasaurus rex is hereby designated as the official dinosaur of the state of Washington.
[ 2023 c 330 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—2023 c 330: "The legislature finds that the Suciasaurus rex, the first and, as of July 23, 2023, only dinosaur discovered in Washington state, should be designated as the state dinosaur. In May 2012, paleontologists discovered a portion of a left femur of a theropod dinosaur at Sucia Island state park in the San Juan Islands. Theropods are bipedal carnivorous dinosaurs that include Tyrannosaurus and Velociraptor. While scientists are unsure exactly what type of theropod the fossil belongs to, evidence suggests it may be a species similar to Daspletosaurus. The dinosaur has been nicknamed Suciasaurus rex.
Dinosaurs are not usually found in Washington because of its proximity to an active tectonic plate boundary and the high degree of human development. Some scientists believe the Suciasaurus rex lived somewhere between Baja California, Mexico, and northern California, and its fossil traveled to Washington along with a portion of the western edge of North America that was displaced to British Columbia in the Late Cretaceous period, but the fossil's exact location of origin remains controversial." [ 2023 c 330 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.042 - State fossil.

RCW 1.20.042
State fossil.
The Columbian mammoth of North America, Mammuthus columbi, is hereby designated as the official fossil of the state of Washington.
[ 1998 c 129 § 2.]
NOTES:
Legislative recognition—1998 c 129: "The legislature recognizes that the large, hairy prehistoric elephants of the extinct genus Mammuthus roamed the North American continent, including the Pacific Northwest, during the Pleistocene epoch (ice ages)." [ 1998 c 129 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.045 - State fish.

RCW 1.20.045
State fish.
The species of trout commonly called "steelhead trout" (Salmo gairdnerii) is hereby designated as the official fish of the state of Washington.
[ 1969 c 36 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.047 - State insect.

RCW 1.20.047
State insect.
The common green darner dragonfly, Anax junius drury, is hereby designated as the official insect of the state of Washington.
[ 1997 c 6 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—1997 c 6: "The legislature finds that the common green darner dragonfly, Anax junius drury, can be found throughout Washington and is easily recognizable by its bright green head and thorax. The legislature further recognizes that the common green darner dragonfly, also known as the "mosquito hawk," is a beneficial contributor to our ecosystem." [ 1997 c 6 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.050 - Standard time—Daylight saving time.

RCW 1.20.050
Standard time—Daylight saving time. (Contingent repeal.)
No county, city or other political subdivision of this state shall adopt any provision for the observance of daylight saving time, or any time other than standard, except pursuant to a gubernatorial proclamation declaring an emergency during a period of national war and authorizing such adoption, or unless other than standard time is established on a national basis: PROVIDED, That this section shall not apply to orders made by federal authorities in a local area entirely under federal control.
[ 1953 c 2 § 1 (Initiative Measure No. 181, approved November 4, 1952).]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: 2019 c 297 contains a contingent repeal section and a contingent effective date section. This section and RCW 1.20.051 and 1.20.052 will be repealed under 2019 c 297 § 4 on the date provided in 2019 c 297 § 5 when the contingency in 2019 c 297 § 5 occurs.
Contingent repeal—2019 c 297: See note following RCW 1.20.052.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.052 - Permanent daylight saving time—Intent.

RCW 1.20.052
Permanent daylight saving time—Intent. (Contingent repeal.)
Under federal law as it exists on July 28, 2019, states are not permitted to observe daylight saving time year-round. If the United States congress amends federal law to authorize states to observe daylight saving time year-round, the legislature intends that Washington state make daylight saving time the permanent time of the state and all of its political subdivisions.
[ 2019 c 297 § 1.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: 2019 c 297 contains a contingent repeal section and a contingent effective date section. This section and RCW 1.20.050 and 1.20.051 will be repealed under 2019 c 297 § 4 on the date provided in 2019 c 297 § 5 when the contingency in 2019 c 297 § 5 occurs.
Contingent repeal—2019 c 297: "The following acts or parts of acts are each repealed:
(1) RCW 1.20.050 (Standard time—Daylight saving time) and 1953 c 2 s 1;
(2) RCW 1.20.051 (Daylight saving time) and 2018 c 22 s 2, 1963 c 14 s 1, & 1961 c 3 s 1; and
(3) RCW 1.20.052 and 2019 c 297 s 1." [ 2019 c 297 § 4.]
Contingent effective date—2019 c 297: See note following RCW 1.20.055.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.055 - Pacific daylight time.

RCW 1.20.055
Pacific daylight time. (Contingent effective date.)
(1) The time of the state of Washington and all of its political subdivisions is Pacific daylight time throughout the calendar year, as determined by reference to coordinated universal time.
(2) Pacific daylight time within the state is that of the fifth zone designated by federal law as Pacific Standard Time, 15 U.S.C. Secs. 261 and 263, advanced by one hour.
[ 2019 c 297 § 2.]
NOTES:
Contingent effective date—2019 c 297: "(1) Sections 2 through 4 of this at [act] take effect on the first Sunday in November following the effective date of federal authorization to observe daylight saving time year-round, except if the effective date of federal authorization to observe daylight saving time year-round occurs on or after October 1st but before the first Sunday in November, sections 2 through 4 of this act take effect on the first Sunday in November in the following year.
(2) The governor shall provide written notice of the effective date of sections 2 through 4 of this act to affected parties, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, the secretary of the senate, the office of the code reviser, and others as deemed appropriate by the governor." [ 2019 c 297 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.071 - State song—Proceeds from sale.

RCW 1.20.071
State song—Proceeds from sale.
All proceeds from the sale of the official song of the state as designated in RCW 1.20.070 shall be placed in the general fund.
[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 59 § 1; 1959 c 281 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 59: See note following RCW 43.79.420.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.073 - State folk song.

RCW 1.20.073
State folk song.
The legislature recognizes that winter recreational activities are part of the folk tradition of the state of Washington. Winter recreational activities serve to turn the darkness of a northwest winter into the dawn of renewed vitality. As the winter snows dissolve into the torrents of spring, the Columbia river is nourished. The Columbia river is the pride of the northwest and the unifying geographic element of the state. In order to celebrate the river which ties the winter recreation playground of snowcapped mountains and the Yakima, Snake, and the Klickitat rivers to the ocean so blue, the legislature declares that the official state folk song is "Roll On Columbia, Roll On," composed by Woody Guthrie.
[ 1987 c 526 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.080 - State seal.

RCW 1.20.080
State seal.
The seal of the state of Washington shall be, a seal encircled with the words: "The Seal of the State of Washington," with the vignette of General George Washington as the central figure, and beneath the vignette the figures "1889" and shall be composed as appears in the illustration below:
[ 1967 ex.s. c 65 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.100 - Diverse cultures and languages encouraged—State policy.

RCW 1.20.100
Diverse cultures and languages encouraged—State policy.
The legislature finds that:
(1) Diverse ethnic and linguistic communities have contributed to the social and economic prosperity of Washington state;
(2) It is the welcomed responsibility and opportunity of this state to respect and facilitate the efforts of all cultural, ethnic, and linguistic segments of the population to become full participants in Washington communities;
(3) This state's economic well-being depends heavily on foreign trade and international exchange and more than one out of six jobs is directly linked to foreign trade and international exchange;
(4) If Washington is to prosper in foreign trade and international exchange, it must have citizens that are multilingual and multicultural;
(5) While recognizing the value of a multilingual background, the state also encourages all citizens to become proficient in English to facilitate full participation of all groups into society and to promote cross-communication between multilingual groups; and
(6) The multilingual nature of communication that currently exists in this state should be promoted to build trust and understanding among all of its citizens.
Therefore, it shall be the policy of the state of Washington to welcome and encourage the presence of diverse cultures and the use of diverse languages in business, government, and private affairs in this state.
[ 1989 c 236 § 1.]
NOTES:
Construction—1989 c 236: "Nothing in section 1 of this act creates any right or cause of action or adds to any existing right or cause of action nor may it be relied upon to compel the establishment of any program or special entitlement." [ 1989 c 236 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.110 - State tartan.

RCW 1.20.110
State tartan.
The Washington state tartan is hereby designated. The tartan shall have a pattern of colors, called a sett, that is made up of a green background with stripes of blue, white, yellow, red, and black. The secretary of state shall register the tartan with the Scottish Register of Tartans.
[ 2019 c 64 § 2; 1991 c 62 § 1.]
NOTES:
Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: "RCW 1.08.025 directs the code reviser, with the approval of the statute law committee, to prepare legislation for submission to the legislature "concerning deficiencies, conflicts, or obsolete provisions" in statutes. This act makes technical, nonsubstantive amendments as follows:
(1) Section 2 of this act updates RCW 1.20.110 to reflect 2008 legislation by the Scottish parliament, creating a new register of tartans.
(2) Sections 3, 17, and 19 of this act merge double amendments created when sections were amended without reference to the amendments made in the same year.
(3) Section 4 of this act amends RCW 13.40.193 to reflect a change in subsection numbering of a cross-referenced section.
(4) Section 5 of this act corrects an apparent error in RCW 28B.117.040(1). The reference to "subsection (3)(a) of this section" is incorrect. RCW 28B.117.030(3)(a) was apparently intended.
(5) Sections 6 through 16 of this act amend numerous sections in chapter 29A.92 RCW to replace references to "chapter 113, Laws of 2018" with "this chapter."
(6) Section 18 of this act amends RCW 41.50.033 to remove unnecessary subsection references for a defined term.
(7) Sections 20 through 22 of this act merge double amendments created when sections were amended without cognizance of amendments made in previous years.
(8) Section 23 of this act corrects five references to "emergency volunteer health practitioner" in RCW 70.15.110(1). Reference to "volunteer health practitioner" was apparently intended.
(9) Section 24 of this act corrects an apparent error in RCW 70.305.010 (4) and (5). The reference to RCW 43.216.141 appears erroneous. RCW 43.216.157 was apparently intended.
(10) Section 25 of this act amends RCW 74.13.029 to reflect multiple changes in subsection numbering of a cross-referenced section.
(11) Section 26 of this act adds a definition section to chapter 74.14B RCW to clarify that, pursuant to RCW 43.216.906, "department" refers to the department of children, youth, and families, rather than the department of social and health services." [ 2019 c 64 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.120 - State arboretum.

RCW 1.20.120
State arboretum.
The Washington park arboretum is hereby designated as an official arboretum of the state of Washington.
[ 1995 c 82 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—1995 c 82: "The legislature finds that the arboreta in this state act as living museums devoted to the display and conservation of woody plant species from around the world that can grow in the Pacific Northwest. Arboreta enhance public appreciation for the aesthetic diversity of temperate woody plants; conserve both natural and cultivated woody plant taxa to preserve their diversity for future appreciation; educate the public and students concerning urban landscape use and the natural biology of temperate woody plants; and cooperate with similar institutions in this region and around the world in achieving these common goals. The legislature further finds that arboreta are of increasing importance as world biodiversity declines.
The Washington park arboretum is a two hundred acre living museum that is managed cooperatively by the city of Seattle and the University of Washington. It is devoted to the display and conservation of collections of plants from around the world which can grow in the Pacific Northwest. These plants are used for education, research, conservation, and a sense of public pleasure. The Washington park arboretum, the oldest center for botanical and gardening learning in the Pacific Northwest, is recognized as one of the two foremost collections of woody plants in the United States of America and enjoys an excellent international reputation. The legislature finds that it is fitting and appropriate to recognize the importance of the overall mission of the Washington park arboretum." [ 1995 c 82 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.130 - Preferred terminology in government documents.

RCW 1.20.130
Preferred terminology in government documents.
(1) All state and local government statutes, codes, rules, regulations, and other official documents enacted after July 1, 2002, are required to use the term "Asian" when referring to persons of Asian descent. The use of the term "Oriental" is prohibited.
(2) The legislature urges all state and local entities to review their statutes, codes, rules, regulations, and other official documents and revise them to omit the use of the term "Oriental" when referring to persons of Asian descent.
[ 2002 c 307 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—2002 c 307: "The legislature finds that the use of the term "Oriental" when used to refer to persons of Asian descent is outdated and pejorative. There is a need to make clear that the term "Asian" is preferred terminology, and that this more modern and nonpejorative term must be used to replace outdated terminology." [ 2002 c 307 § 1.]
Effective date—2002 c 307: "This act takes effect July 1, 2002." [ 2002 c 307 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.150 - State amphibian.

RCW 1.20.150
State amphibian.
The Pacific chorus frog, Pseudacris regilla, is hereby designated as the official amphibian of the state of Washington.
[ 2007 c 224 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.170 - State waterfall.

RCW 1.20.170
State waterfall.
Palouse falls is hereby designated as the official waterfall of the state of Washington.
[ 2014 c 41 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—2014 c 41: "(1) The tourist industry is a vital part of the state's economy. Palouse falls has visitors numbering averaging over eighty thousand to one hundred thousand per year. The falls drop one hundred ninety-eight feet identifying them as the last remaining year-round waterfalls left by the ice age floods.
(2) Palouse falls was named sixth on the top ten best United States waterfalls list, tenth on the list of the world's most amazing waterfalls, and the site of the world record-breaking kayak drop.
(3) Palouse falls surrounding area is the location for the oldest documented remains found in the western hemisphere; home of the Palouse Native American culture; birthplace of the Appaloosa horse; and documented in Lewis and Clark's journals." [ 2014 c 41 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.180 - State oyster.

RCW 1.20.180
State oyster.
The Ostrea lurida is hereby designated the official oyster of the state of Washington. This native oyster species plays an important role in the history and culture that surrounds shellfish in Washington state and along the west coast of the United States. Some of the common and historic names used for this species are Native, Western, Shoalwater, and Olympia.
[ 2014 c 146 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—2014 c 146: "The Ostrea lurida is the only oyster native to Washington state." [ 2014 c 146 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.190 - Purple heart state.

RCW 1.20.190
Purple heart state.
Washington state is designated a purple heart state that honors people who have received the purple heart award.
[ 2021 c 213 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—2021 c 213: "(1) Washington state is grateful to be home to multitudes of United States armed forces members, veterans, and their families that have made the choice to protect freedom and our country.
(2) The purple heart medal is the oldest United States military decoration, dating back to 1782 when our state's namesake general George Washington created the badge of military merit to recognize heroic acts by his troops during the revolutionary war. Based on this example, the purple heart medal was created on George Washington's two hundredth birthday, February 22, 1932, and was made available for recognition of meritorious acts that occurred during World War I.
(3) Elizabeth Will designed the award to be a heart shaped medal with a profile image of general Washington that hangs from a purple ribbon.
(4) The purple heart medal is now presented to those members of the armed services who are killed or wounded in action as the result of an act of an enemy of the United States or in military combat.
(5) The state designated August 7th as purple heart recipient recognition day.
(6) The state offers a distinctive license plate for purple heart recipients.
(7) The state has multiple counties, cities, and locations that recognize portions of the transportation system as part of the purple heart trail.
(8) The designation of Washington as a purple heart state authorizes state agencies to honor purple heart recipients and recognize and proclaim the state as a purple heart state." [ 2021 c 213 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.200 - State sport.

RCW 1.20.200
State sport.
The sport of pickleball is hereby designated as the official sport of the state of Washington.
[ 2022 c 188 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2022 c 188: "The legislature recognizes that the sport of pickleball was created in 1965 on Bainbridge Island by Joel McFee Pritchard, who went on to be elected lieutenant governor and member of Congress for Washington, along with two of his friends, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum. These men created the game at Pritchard's summer cabin after they "persuaded" their abnormally hyper children to go outside to play a few games of badminton, but there was no badminton equipment to be found. Instead, these fathers did some brainstorming and created a new game using ping-pong paddles, a net, and a neighbor's plastic wiffle ball. The rules that they created for the new game, which they named pickleball, are still used today by the USA Pickleball Association.
The legislature finds that pickleball is a game that can be played by anyone, one-on-one, or as a team, and has expanded far beyond Washington to become a nationally and internationally beloved game; over four million people play pickleball in the United States and there are currently 67 member countries in the International Federation of Pickleball. Soon pickleball will even be televised by Fox Sports. The legislature intends to honor and recognize the Washingtonians who created, popularized, and continue to enjoy this sport by designating pickleball the official sport of the state of Washington." [ 2022 c 188 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.20 - General Provisions. › 1.20.210 - Water safety day.

RCW 1.20.210
Water safety day.
On the day recognized as water safety day under RCW 1.16.050, individuals who work directly with children, from infants to age 18, in their profession are encouraged to provide training, educational materials, and other resources to the children and their families around water safety, water rescue, and drowning prevention, including a list of locations where caregivers can access swimming lessons for their children.
[ 2023 c 181 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Short title—2023 c 181: See notes following RCW 1.16.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.40 - State Medal of Merit. › 1.40.010 - State medal of merit established.

RCW 1.40.010
State medal of merit established.
There is established a decoration of the state medal of merit with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances for award by the governor, in the name of the state, to any person who has been distinguished by exceptionally meritorious conduct in performing outstanding services to the people and state of Washington, upon the nomination of the governor's state medal of merit committee.
[ 1986 c 92 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.40 - State Medal of Merit. › 1.40.020 - Nominating committee created—Composition—Meeting—Rules.

RCW 1.40.020
Nominating committee created—Composition—Meeting—Rules.
There is created the state medal of merit committee for nominating candidates for the award of the state medal of merit. The committee membership consists of the governor, president of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, and the chief justice of the supreme court, or their designees. The secretary of state shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member, and shall serve as secretary to the committee. The committee shall meet annually to consider candidates for nomination. The committee shall adopt rules establishing the qualifications for the state medal of merit, the protocol governing the decoration, and the appurtenances necessary to the implementation of this chapter.
[ 1986 c 92 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.40 - State Medal of Merit. › 1.40.030 - Delegation of authority to make award.

RCW 1.40.030
Delegation of authority to make award.
The governor may delegate the awarding of the state medal of merit to the president of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, or the chief justice of the supreme court.
[ 1986 c 92 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.40 - State Medal of Merit. › 1.40.040 - Posthumous award.

RCW 1.40.040
Posthumous award.
The state medal of merit may be awarded posthumously to be presented to such representative of the deceased as may be deemed appropriate by the governor or the designees specified in RCW 1.40.030.
[ 1986 c 92 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.40 - State Medal of Merit. › 1.40.050 - Certain persons prohibited from receiving award.

RCW 1.40.050
Certain persons prohibited from receiving award.
The state medal of merit shall not be awarded to any elected official while in office or to any candidate for an elected office.
[ 1986 c 92 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.40 - State Medal of Merit. › 1.40.060 - Appearance of medal—Inscription.

RCW 1.40.060
Appearance of medal—Inscription.
The decoration of the state medal of merit shall be of bronze and shall consist of the seal of the state of Washington, surrounded by a raised laurel wreath and suspended from a ring attached by a dark green ribbon. The reverse of the decoration within the raised laurel wreath shall be inscribed with the words: "For exceptionally meritorious conduct in performing outstanding services to the people and state of Washington."
[ 1986 c 92 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.50 - Washington Gift of Life Award. › 1.50.005 - Findings—Intent.

RCW 1.50.005
Findings—Intent.
The legislature finds that persons who donate organs help save the lives and promote the well-being of others in a manner that demonstrates the noblest side of human nature. Many families and friends of both the donors and the donees may want to remember the special act of donation in a way that honors the memory of the donor and encourages donation by others in the future.
To recognize the special kindness of those who donate their organs, the legislature establishes the Washington gift of life award.
[ 1999 c 264 § 1; 1998 c 59 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.50 - Washington Gift of Life Award. › 1.50.006 - Findings—Intent.

RCW 1.50.006
Findings—Intent.
(1) The legislature finds that eighty-four people died waiting for an organ transplant in Washington state in 2013. The legislature further finds that more than two thousand six hundred people are currently waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant in Washington state. Forty of those patients waiting are under the age of eighteen and more than two hundred of those patients have been waiting for more than five years for their lifesaving gift. The legislature further finds that organ donation is a very rare and precious gift. Less than one percent of all people who die are eligible to donate their organs due to the unique circumstances needed at death to donate organs. Every donor is a critical donation to those waiting.
(2) Therefore, the legislature intends to update the gift of life award to recognize all Washington citizens who have donated critical lifesaving organs.
[ 2015 c 8 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.50 - Washington Gift of Life Award. › 1.50.010 - Definitions.

RCW 1.50.010
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Organ donor" means an individual who makes an anatomical gift of an organ under chapter 68.64 RCW.
(2) "Organ procurement organization" has the same meaning as in RCW 68.64.010.
[ 2015 c 8 § 2; 2008 c 139 § 25; 1998 c 59 § 2.]
NOTES:
Uniformity of application and construction—2008 c 139: See RCW 68.64.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.50 - Washington Gift of Life Award. › 1.50.030 - Washington gift of life award—Presentation.

RCW 1.50.030
Washington gift of life award—Presentation.
(1) The governor's office shall annually present the Washington gift of life award to families of donors who have donated organs in accordance with chapter 68.64 RCW.
Organ procurement organizations may nominate the individuals eligible under this section to represent all those who have donated organs during the previous calendar year and may submit documentation supporting the eligibility of the individuals to the governor's office. If more than one organ procurement organization is involved, they shall coordinate in harmony to designate by consensus the organ procurement organization among them to have primary administrative responsibility under this chapter.
(2) The governor's office shall present the awards on an annual basis to each eligible organ donor's family in coordination with the organ procurement organization. Only one award may be presented to the family of an organ donor.
(3) Organ procurement organizations shall seek permission from the family of organ donors selected to receive the gift of life award to release the name of the organ donor to the governor's office for printing of a gift of life certificate and use at any gift of life ceremonies or events.
[ 2015 c 8 § 3; 1999 c 264 § 2; 1998 c 59 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.50 - Washington Gift of Life Award. › 1.50.040 - Appearance of award—Inscription.

RCW 1.50.040
Appearance of award—Inscription.
The Washington gift of life award shall consist of the seal of the state of Washington and be inscribed with the words: "For the greatest act of kindness in donating organs to save the lives of others."
[ 2015 c 8 § 4; 1999 c 264 § 3; 1998 c 59 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.60 - Medal of Valor. › 1.60.010 - Medal of valor.

RCW 1.60.010
Medal of valor.
There is established a decoration of the state medal of valor with accompanying certificate, ribbons, and appurtenances for award by the governor, in the name of the state, to any person or group of persons who has or have saved, or attempted to save, the life of another at the risk of serious injury or death to himself or herself, upon the selection of the governor's state medal of valor committee.
[ 2015 c 4 § 1; 2000 c 224 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 4: "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 [March 2, 2015]." [ 2015 c 4 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.60 - Medal of Valor. › 1.60.020 - Medal of valor committee.

RCW 1.60.020
Medal of valor committee.
There is created the state medal of valor committee for selecting honorees for the award of the state medal of valor. The committee membership consists of the governor, president of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, and the chief justice of the supreme court, or their designees. The secretary of state shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member, and shall serve as secretary to the committee. The committee shall meet annually to consider candidates for this award. Any individual may nominate any resident or group of residents of this state for any act of valor covered by this section. The committee shall adopt rules establishing the qualifications for the state medal of valor, the protocol governing the decoration, the certificate, and appurtenances necessary to the implementation of this chapter.
[ 2015 c 4 § 2; 2000 c 224 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 4: See note following RCW 1.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.60 - Medal of Valor. › 1.60.030 - Award presentation.

RCW 1.60.030
Award presentation.
(1) The award will be presented by the governor of the state of Washington to the recipient or recipients.
(2) If the governor is unable to present the award, the governor may delegate the presenting of the award to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, or the chief justice of the supreme court.
[ 2023 c 131 § 1; 2015 c 4 § 3; 2000 c 224 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 4: See note following RCW 1.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.60 - Medal of Valor. › 1.60.040 - Posthumous award.

RCW 1.60.040
Posthumous award.
The state medal of valor may be awarded posthumously to be presented to such representative of the deceased as may be deemed appropriate by the committee.
[ 2000 c 224 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.60 - Medal of Valor. › 1.60.050 - Hazardous professions excluded.

RCW 1.60.050
Hazardous professions excluded.
The state medal of valor will not be awarded to any individual who is acting as a result of service given by any branch of law enforcement, firefighting, rescue, or other hazardous profession where the individual is employed by a government entity within the state of Washington.
[ 2000 c 224 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.60 - Medal of Valor. › 1.60.060 - Appearance of medal and certificate.

RCW 1.60.060
Appearance of medal and certificate.
(1) The decoration of the state medal of valor shall be of .999 pure silver and shall consist of the seal of the state of Washington, surrounded by a raised laurel wreath and suspended from a silver bar device inscribed "For Valor" which is suspended from a ring attached by a dark green ribbon, bordered by silver. The reverse of the decoration within the raised laurel wreath shall be inscribed with the recipient's name and the words: "For exceptionally valorous service, given in the act of saving the life of another."
(2) The certificate accompanying the medal will prominently display: (a) The title, "Washington State Medal of Valor"; (b) the recipient's name; and (c) the phrase, "For exceptionally valorous service, given in the act of saving the life of another." A seven-line citation will also be included on the certificate.
[ 2000 c 224 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.70 - Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act. › 1.70.010 - Definitions.

RCW 1.70.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities.
(2) "Legal material" means, whether or not in effect:
(a) The Washington state Constitution;
(b) The session laws of the state of Washington;
(c) The Revised Code of Washington;
(d) A state agency rule that has or had the effect of law;
(e) The Washington State Register; or
(f) The Washington Administrative Code.
(3) "Official publisher" means:
(a) For the Washington state Constitution, the secretary of state;
(b) For session laws of the state of Washington, the statute law committee;
(c) For the Revised Code of Washington, the statute law committee;
(d) For a rule published in the Washington State Register, the statute law committee;
(e) For a rule not published in the Washington State Register, the state agency adopting the rule;
(f) For the Washington State Register, the statute law committee; or
(g) For the Washington Administrative Code, the statute law committee.
(4) "Publish" means to display, present, or release to the public, or cause to be displayed, presented, or released to the public, by the official publisher.
(5) "Record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.
(6) "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
[ 2017 c 106 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.70 - Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act. › 1.70.020 - Applicability.

RCW 1.70.020
Applicability.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, this chapter applies to all legal material in an electronic record that is designated as official under RCW 1.70.030 and first published electronically on or after January 1, 2018.
(2) This chapter applies to issues of the Washington State Register in an official electronic record that were first published on or after May 7, 2008.
[ 2017 c 106 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 1 - General Provisions › Chapter 1.70 - Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act. › 1.70.030 - Legal material in official electronic record.

RCW 1.70.030
Legal material in official electronic record.
(1) If an official publisher publishes legal material only in an electronic record, the publisher shall:
(a) Designate the electronic record as official; and
(b) Comply with RCW 1.70.040, 1.70.060, and 1.70.070.
(2) An official publisher that publishes legal material in an electronic record and also publishes the material in a record other than an electronic record may designate the electronic record as official if the publisher complies with RCW 1.70.040, 1.70.060, and 1.70.070.
[ 2017 c 106 § 4.]