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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.02 FORMATION

Sections
52.02.090 Ballots.
[1984 c 230 § 8; 1939 c 34 § 8; RRS § 5654-108. Prior: 1933 ex.s. c 60 § 3. Formerly RCW 52.04.090.]
Repealed by 1989 c 63 § 35.
52.02.100 Canvass of election returns.
[1984 c 230 § 9; 1939 c 34 § 9; RRS § 5654-109. Formerly RCW 52.04.100.]
Repealed by 1989 c 63 § 35.
52.02.120 Resolution to be filed with auditor and assessor.
[1984 c 230 § 11; 1939 c 34 § 11; RRS § 5654-111. Formerly RCW 52.04.120.]
Repealed by 1989 c 63 § 35.
52.02.130 If proposition fails to carry.
[1984 c 230 § 12; 1947 c 254 § 4; 1939 c 34 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-112. Formerly RCW 52.04.130.]
Repealed by 1989 c 63 § 35.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.06 MERGER

Sections
52.06.040 Duty of county auditor — Special election.
[1984 c 230 § 60; 1947 c 254 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151d. Formerly RCW 52.24.040.]
Repealed by 1989 c 63 § 35. Cf. 52.06.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.08 WITHDRAWAL

Sections
52.08.010 Status.
[1984 c 230 § 18; 1967 c 164 § 5; 1939 c 34 § 15; RRS § 5654-115.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.011 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.08.020 General powers.
[1984 c 230 § 19; 1939 c 34 § 16; RRS § 5654-116.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.021 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.08.030 Specific powers — Equipment — Property — Service agreements — Joint operations — Association — General authority — Life insurance.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 48; 1963 c 101 § 1; 1959 c 237 § 2; 1947 c 254 § 6; 1941 c 70 § 4; 1939 c 34 § 20; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-120.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.031 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.08.031 Contracts with third-class cities, towns, for public facilities and services — Joint purchasing.
Cross-reference section, decodified May 1994.
52.08.032 Levy for emergency medical care and services.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 2011.
52.08.040 Eminent domain.
[1984 c 230 § 20; 1939 c 34 § 18; RRS § 5654-118.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.041 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.08.050 Condemnation proceedings.
[1984 c 230 § 21; 1939 c 34 § 19; RRS § 5654-119.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.051 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.08.060 Annexation of territory by election method — Procedure — Indebtedness — Hearing and election dispensed with, when.
[1984 c 230 § 22; 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 49; 1965 ex.s. c 18 § 1; 1959 c 237 § 3; 1947 c 254 § 5; 1945 c 162 § 2; 1941 c 70 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-116a.]
Recodified as RCW 52.04.011 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.08.065 Annexation by petition method — Alternative to election method.
[1984 c 230 § 23; 1965 c 59 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 52.04.021 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.08.066 Annexation by petition method — Petition — Signers — Content.
[1984 c 230 § 24; 1965 c 59 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 52.04.031 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.08.067 Annexation by petition method — Hearing — Notice.
[1984 c 230 § 25; 1965 c 59 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 52.04.041 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.08.068 Annexation by petition method — Resolution providing for annexation.
[1984 c 230 § 26; 1965 c 59 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 52.04.051 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.08.070 Power to create L.I.D.'s — Special taxes — Indebtedness.
[1941 c 70 § 60; 1939 c 34 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 5654-117.]
Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 130 § 5.
52.08.080 Executory conditional sales contracts for purchase of property — Limit on indebtedness — Election, when.
[1984 c 230 § 27; 1970 ex.s. c 42 § 29; 1965 c 21 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.061 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.08.090 Liability insurance for officials and employees.
[1984 c 230 § 28; 1973 c 125 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.071 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.08.092 Liability insurance for officers and employees authorized.
Cross-reference section, decodified July 1984.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.12 POWERS — BURNING PERMITS

Sections
52.12.010 Number — Qualifications — Insurance — Compensation — Service as volunteer fireman — Waiver of compensation — Terms of first commissioners.
[1980 c 27 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 126 § 31; 1973 c 86 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 242 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 67 § 1; 1967 c 51 § 1; 1965 c 112 § 1; 1959 c 237 § 4; 1957 c 238 § 1; 1945 c 162 § 3; 1939 c 34 § 22; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 5654-122.]
Recodified as RCW 52.14.010 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.12.015 Number in district having full time, fully paid personnel — Terms of first appointees.
[1984 c 230 § 29; 1971 ex.s. c 242 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 52.14.020 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.12.020 Terms — Elections.
[1984 c 230 § 30; 1979 ex.s. c 126 § 32; 1939 c 34 § 23; RRS § 5654-123.]
Recodified as RCW 52.14.025 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.12.030 Election precincts.
[1984 c 230 § 31; 1939 c 34 § 24; RRS § 5654-124.]
Recodified as RCW 52.14.030 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.12.040 Declaration of candidacy.
[1984 c 230 § 32; 1972 ex.s. c 101 § 1; 1947 c 254 § 7; 1939 c 34 § 25; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-125.]
Recodified as RCW 52.14.040 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.12.050 Vacancies — Procedure for filling — Grounds for declaring office vacant.
[1977 c 64 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 17 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 153 § 1; 1939 c 34 § 26; RRS § 5654-126.]
Recodified as RCW 52.14.050 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.12.060 Terms of first elected commissioners.
[1984 c 230 § 33; 1979 ex.s. c 126 § 33; 1939 c 34 § 27; RRS § 5654-127.]
Recodified as RCW 52.14.060 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.12.070 Oath of office.
[1984 c 230 § 34; 1939 c 34 § 29; RRS § 5654-129.]
Recodified as RCW 52.14.070 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.12.080 Chairman — Secretary — Duties and oath.
[1984 c 230 § 35; 1965 c 112 § 2; 1939 c 34 § 30; RRS § 5654-130.]
Recodified as RCW 52.14.080 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.12.090 Office — Meetings.
[1984 c 230 § 36; 1947 c 254 § 8; 1939 c 34 § 31; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-131.]
Recodified as RCW 52.14.090 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.12.100 Duties of board.
[1984 c 230 § 37; 1939 c 34 § 32; RRS § 5654-132.]
Recodified as RCW 52.14.100 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.12.110 Contracts for work or purchases — Bids.
[1983 c 3 § 161; 1972 ex.s. c 101 § 2; 1953 c 176 § 1.]
Repealed by 1984 c 238 § 5.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.14 COMMISSIONERS

Sections
52.14.025 Terms — Elections.
[1984 c 230 § 30; 1979 ex.s. c 126 § 32; 1939 c 34 § 23; RRS § 5654-123. Formerly RCW 52.12.020.]
Repealed by 1989 c 63 § 35.
52.14.040 Statement of candidacy.
[1984 c 230 § 32; 1972 ex.s. c 101 § 1; 1947 c 254 § 7; 1939 c 34 § 25; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-125. Formerly RCW 52.12.040.]
Repealed by 1989 c 63 § 35.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.16 FINANCES

Sections
52.16.090 Election as to proposed bond issue.
[1951 2nd ex.s. c 24 § 4.]
Repealed by 1984 c 186 § 70.
52.16.100 Bond form, duration.
[1983 c 167 § 124; 1970 ex.s. c 56 § 67; 1969 ex.s. c 232 § 40; 1951 2nd ex.s. c 24 § 5.]
Repealed by 1984 c 186 § 70.
52.16.110 Execution and sale of bonds.
[1983 c 167 § 125; 1951 2nd ex.s. c 24 § 6.]
Repealed by 1984 c 186 § 70.
52.16.120 Annual levy to meet bond payments.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 51; 1951 2nd ex.s. c 24 § 7.]
Repealed by 1984 c 186 § 70.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.18 BENEFIT CHARGES

Sections
52.18.900 Severability-1974 ex.s. c 126.
[1974 ex.s. c 126 § 9.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
52.18.901 Severability-1990 c 294.
[1990 c 294 § 11.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.20 LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS

Sections
52.20.030 Hearing — Determination — Resolution.
[1939 c 34 § 42; RRS § 5654-142.]
Repealed by 1961 c 161 § 4.
52.20.040 Levies for cost — Payment.
[1939 c 34 § 43; RRS § 5654-143.]
Repealed by 1961 c 161 § 4.
52.20.050 Warrants against fund.
[1939 c 34 § 44; RRS § 5654-144.]
Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 130 § 5.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.22 SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

Sections
52.22.010 Withdrawal authorized.
[1984 c 230 § 54; 1955 c 111 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 52.08.011 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.22.020 Withdrawal by incorporation of part of district.
[1959 c 237 § 5; 1955 c 111 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 52.08.021 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.22.030 City may not be included within district — Withdrawal of city.
[1979 ex.s. c 179 § 6; 1959 c 237 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 52.08.025, July 1984.
52.22.040 City withdrawn to determine fire protection methods — Contracts — Joint operations — Sale, lease, etc., of property.
[1984 c 230 § 55; 1959 c 237 § 8.]
Recodified as RCW 52.08.035 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.22.050 Taxes and assessments unaffected.
[1959 c 237 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 52.08.041 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.22.060 Commissioners residing in territory withdrawn — Vacancy created.
[1984 c 230 § 56; 1959 c 237 § 9.]
Recodified as RCW 52.08.051 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.24 MERGERS

Sections
52.24.010 Merger of districts authorized.
[1984 c 230 § 57; 1947 c 254 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151a.]
Recodified as RCW 52.06.010 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.24.020 Petition — Contents.
[1984 c 230 § 58; 1947 c 254 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151b.]
Recodified as RCW 52.06.020 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.24.030 Action on petition.
[1984 c 230 § 59; 1947 c 254 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151c.]
Recodified as RCW 52.06.030 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.24.040 Duty of county auditor — Special election.
[1984 c 230 § 60; 1947 c 254 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151d.]
Recodified as RCW 52.06.040 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.24.050 Vote required — Status after favorable vote.
[1947 c 254 § 16; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151e.]
Recodified as RCW 52.06.050 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.24.060 Merger by petition.
[1984 c 230 § 61; 1947 c 254 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151f.]
Recodified as RCW 52.06.060 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.24.070 Obligations of merged districts.
[1984 c 230 § 62; 1947 c 254 § 18; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151g.]
Recodified as RCW 52.06.070 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.24.080 Delivery of property and funds.
[1984 c 230 § 63; 1947 c 254 § 19; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151h.]
Recodified as RCW 52.06.080 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.24.085 Board membership upon merger of districts — Subsequent boards.
[1977 ex.s. c 121 § 1; 1971 c 55 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 52.06.085 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.24.090 Merger of part of district with adjacent district.
[1984 c 230 § 64; 1965 ex.s. c 18 § 2; 1963 c 42 § 1; 1953 c 176 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 52.06.090 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.24.100 Merger of part of district with adjacent district — When election unnecessary.
[1984 c 230 § 65; 1953 c 176 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 52.06.100 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.26 REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITIES

Sections
52.26.900 Captions not law-2004 c 129.
[2004 c 129 § 35.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
52.26.901 Severability-2004 c 129.
[2004 c 129 § 37.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.28 BURNING PERMITS

Sections
52.28.010 Permits authorized — Resolution.
[1947 c 254 § 20; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151i.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.101 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.28.020 Resolution to be published and posted.
[1947 c 254 § 21; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151j.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.102 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.28.030 Content of permits.
[1947 c 254 § 22; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151k.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.103 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.28.040 Duties of permittee.
[1947 c 254 § 23; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151l.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.104 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.28.050 Penalty.
[1947 c 254 § 24; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151m.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.105 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.30 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Sections
52.30.010 Special elections — Qualifications of electors.
[1984 c 230 § 76; 1939 c 34 § 28; RRS § 5654-128. Formerly RCW 52.36.010.]
Repealed by 1989 c 63 § 35.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.32 VALIDATION

Sections
52.32.010 Legislative validation.
[1984 c 230 § 66; 1947 c 230 § 1; 1945 c 162 § 1; 1943 c 121 § 1; 1941 c 70 § 1; 1939 c 34 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151o.]
Recodified as RCW 52.22.011 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.32.020 Special proceedings for judicial confirmation.
[1947 c 255 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153a.]
Now codified as RCW 52.34.010.
52.32.030 Petition.
[1947 c 255 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153b.]
Now codified as RCW 52.34.020.
52.32.040 Hearing, date of, to be fixed — Notice.
[1947 c 255 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153c.]
Now codified as RCW 52.34.030.
52.32.050 Demurrer or answer.
[1947 c 255 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153d.]
Now codified as RCW 52.34.040.
52.32.060 Pleading and practice — Motion for new trial.
[1947 c 255 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153e.]
Now codified as RCW 52.34.050.
52.32.070 Jurisdiction of court.
[1947 c 255 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153f.]
Now codified as RCW 52.34.060.
52.32.080 Minor irregularities to be disregarded.
[1947 c 255 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153g.]
Now codified as RCW 52.34.070.
52.32.090 Costs.
[1947 c 255 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153h.]
Now codified as RCW 52.34.080.
52.32.100 Appeal.
[1947 c 255 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153i.]
Now codified as RCW 52.34.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.34 VALIDATION PROCEDURE

Sections
52.34.010 Special proceedings for judicial confirmation of organization, bonds, warrants, contracts, etc.
[1984 c 230 § 67; 1983 c 167 § 130; 1947 c 255 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153a. Formerly RCW 52.32.020.]
Recodified as RCW 52.22.021 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.34.020 Petition.
[1984 c 230 § 68; 1947 c 255 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153b. Formerly RCW 52.32.030.]
Recodified as RCW 52.22.031 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.34.030 Hearing, date of, to be fixed — Notice.
[1984 c 230 § 69; 1947 c 255 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153c. Formerly RCW 52.32.040.]
Recodified as RCW 52.22.041 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.34.040 Demurrer or answer.
[1984 c 230 § 70; 1947 c 255 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153d. Formerly RCW 52.32.050.]
Recodified as RCW 52.22.051 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.34.050 Pleading and practice — Motion for new trial.
[1984 c 230 § 71; 1947 c 255 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153e. Formerly RCW 52.32.060.]
Recodified as RCW 52.22.061 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.34.060 Jurisdiction of court.
[1984 c 230 § 72; 1983 c 167 § 131; 1947 c 255 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153f. Formerly RCW 52.32.070.]
Recodified as RCW 52.22.071 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.34.070 Minor irregularities to be disregarded.
[1984 c 230 § 73; 1947 c 255 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153g. Formerly RCW 52.32.080.]
Recodified as RCW 52.22.081 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.34.080 Costs.
[1984 c 230 § 74; 1947 c 255 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153h. Formerly RCW 52.32.090.]
Recodified as RCW 52.22.091 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.34.090 Appeal.
[1984 c 230 § 75; 1947 c 255 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-153i. Formerly RCW 52.32.100.]
Recodified as RCW 52.22.101 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › RCW Dispositions › 52.36 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Sections
52.36.010 Special elections — Qualifications of electors.
[1984 c 230 § 76; 1939 c 34 § 28; RRS § 5654-128.]
Recodified as RCW 52.30.010 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.36.020 Property of public agency included within district — Contracts for services.
[1979 c 151 § 164; 1974 ex.s. c 88 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 64 § 1; 1941 c 139 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 5654-143a.]
Recodified as RCW 52.30.020 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.36.025 Use of equipment and personnel beyond district boundaries — Governmental function.
[1984 c 230 § 77; 1980 c 43 § 1; 1969 c 88 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.111 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.36.027 Use of equipment and personnel outside district — Duty of fireman deemed duty for district — Benefits not impaired.
[1984 c 230 § 78; 1969 c 88 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.121 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.36.030 Use of apparatus outside of a district.
[1939 c 34 § 47; RRS § 5654-147.]
Repealed by 1969 c 88 § 4.
52.36.040 Existing districts may come under this title.
[1939 c 34 § 48; RRS § 5654-148.]
Decodified pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 88.
52.36.050 Firemen's relief and pensions.
Cross-reference section, decodified July 1984.
52.36.060 Civil service for employees.
[1984 c 230 § 79; 1971 ex.s. c 256 § 2; 1949 c 72 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5654-120a.]
Recodified as RCW 52.30.040 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.36.065 Civil service for employees — Residency not grounds for discharge.
[1984 c 230 § 80; 1971 ex.s. c 256 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 52.30.050 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.36.070 Claims against districts.
Cross-reference section, decodified.
52.36.080 Fire protection services provided by municipal corporation — Financial and other assistance by county authorized.
Cross-reference section, decodified July 1984.
52.36.090 First aid vehicle service — Establishment and collection of charges.
[1984 c 230 § 81; 1975 c 64 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 52.12.131 pursuant to 1984 c 230 § 89.
52.36.095 Ambulance service — Establishment and collection of charges.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 147 § 2.]
Repealed by 1984 c 230 § 87.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.02 - Formation. › 52.02.030 - Petition—Certification.

RCW 52.02.030
Petition—Certification.
(1) For the purpose of the formation of a fire protection district, a petition designating the boundaries of the proposed district, by metes and bounds, or by describing the lands to be included in the proposed district by United States townships, ranges and legal subdivisions, signed by not less than ten percent of the registered voters who reside within the boundaries of the proposed district who voted in the last general municipal election, and setting forth the object for the creation of the proposed district and alleging that the establishment of the proposed district will be conducive to the public safety, welfare, and convenience, and will be a benefit to the property included in the proposed district, shall be filed with the county auditor of the county in which all, or the largest portion of, the proposed district is located, accompanied by an obligation signed by two or more petitioners, agreeing to pay the cost of the publication of the notice required by this title. The organization of any fire protection district previously formed is hereby approved and confirmed as a legally organized fire protection district in the state of Washington.
(2) The county auditor shall, within thirty days from the date of filing the petition, examine the signatures and certify to the sufficiency or insufficiency of the signatures. If the proposed fire protection district is located in more than one county, the auditor of the county in which the largest portion of the proposed fire protection district is located shall be the lead auditor and shall transmit a copy of the petition to the auditor or auditors of the other county or counties within which the proposed fire protection district is located. Each of these other auditors shall certify to the lead auditor both the total number of registered voters residing in that portion of the proposed fire protection district that is located in the county and the number of valid signatures of such voters who have signed the petition. The lead auditor shall certify the sufficiency or insufficiency of the signatures. The books and records of the auditor shall be prima facie evidence of the truth of the certificate. No person having signed the petition is allowed to withdraw his or her name after the filing of the petition with the county auditor.
(3) If the petition is found to contain a sufficient number of signatures of registered voters residing within the proposed district, the county auditor shall transmit the petition, together with the auditor's certificate of sufficiency, to the county legislative authority or authorities of the county or counties in which the proposed fire protection district is located.
[ 1990 c 259 § 12; 1989 c 63 § 1; 1984 c 230 § 2; 1963 ex.s. c 13 § 1; 1947 c 254 § 2; 1939 c 34 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-102. Prior: 1933 c 60 § 2. Formerly RCW 52.04.030.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.02 - Formation. › 52.02.035 - Petition—Notice of sufficiency.

RCW 52.02.035
Petition—Notice of sufficiency.
The county auditor who certifies the sufficiency of the petition shall notify the person or persons who submitted the petition of its sufficiency or insufficiency within five days of when the determination of sufficiency or insufficiency is made. Notice shall be by certified mail and additionally may be made by telephone. If a boundary review board exists in the county or counties in which the proposed fire protection district is located and the petition has been certified as being sufficient, the petitioners shall file notice of the proposed incorporation with the boundary review board or boards.
[ 1989 c 63 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.02 - Formation. › 52.02.040 - Petition—Public hearing.

RCW 52.02.040
Petition—Public hearing.
(1) A public hearing on the petition shall be held by the county legislative authority of the county in which the proposed fire protection district is located if: (a) No boundary review board exists in the county; (b) jurisdiction by the boundary review board over the proposal has not been invoked; or (c) the boundary review board fails to take action on the proposal over which its jurisdiction has been invoked within the time period that the board must act or a proposal is deemed to have been approved. If such a public hearing is held by the county legislative authority, the hearing shall be held not less than twenty nor more than forty days from the date of receipt of the petition with the certificate of sufficiency from the county auditor if there is no boundary review board in the county, or not more than one hundred days from when the notice of the proposal was submitted to the boundary review board if the jurisdiction of the boundary review board was not invoked, or not less than forty days after the date that the boundary review board that has had its jurisdiction invoked over the proposal must act if the proposal is deemed to have been approved. The hearing by the county legislative authority may be completed at the scheduled time or may be adjourned from time to time as may be necessary for a determination of the petition, but such adjournment or adjournments shall not extend the time for considering the petition more than twenty days from the date of the initial hearing on the petition.
(2) If the proposed fire protection district is located in more than one county, a public hearing shall be held in each of the counties by the county legislative authority or boundary review board. Joint public hearings may be held by two or more county legislative authorities, or two or more boundary review boards, on the proposal.
[ 1989 c 63 § 3; 1984 c 230 § 3; 1939 c 34 § 3; RRS § 5654-103. Prior: 1933 c 60 § 2. Formerly RCW 52.04.040.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.02 - Formation. › 52.02.050 - Public hearing—Notice—Publication and posting.

RCW 52.02.050
Public hearing—Notice—Publication and posting.
Notice of the public hearing by the county legislative authority on such a proposal shall be published for three consecutive weeks in the official paper of the county prior to the date set for the hearing and shall be posted for not less than fifteen days prior to the date of the hearing in each of three public places within the boundaries of the proposed district. The notices shall contain the time, date, and place of the public hearing.
[ 1989 c 63 § 4; 1984 c 230 § 4; 1939 c 34 § 4; RRS § 5654-104. Prior: 1933 c 60 § 2. Formerly RCW 52.04.050.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.02 - Formation. › 52.02.060 - Hearing—Inclusion and exclusion of land.

RCW 52.02.060
Hearing—Inclusion and exclusion of land.
At the time and place of the hearing on the petition or at any adjournment thereof, the county legislative authority shall consider the petition and shall receive evidence as it deems material in favor of or opposed to the formation of the district or to the inclusion or exclusion of any lands. No lands outside of the boundaries of the proposed district as described in the petition may be included within the district without a written petition describing the land, executed by all persons having an interest of record in the lands, and filed with the proceedings on the petition. No land within the boundaries described in the petition, except that land which the county legislative authority finds will receive no benefits from the proposed district, may be excluded from the district.
[ 1984 c 230 § 5; 1947 c 254 § 3; 1939 c 34 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-105. Prior: 1933 c 60 § 3. Formerly RCW 52.04.060.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.02 - Formation. › 52.02.070 - Action on petition—Resolution—Election—District name when located in more than one county.

RCW 52.02.070
Action on petition—Resolution—Election—District name when located in more than one county.
The county legislative authority has the authority to consider the petition and, if it finds that the lands or any portion of the lands described in the petition, and any lands added thereto by petition of those interested, will be benefited and that the formation of the district will be conducive to the public safety, welfare, and convenience, it shall make a finding by resolution; otherwise it shall deny the petition. The county legislative authority shall consider only those areas located within the county when considering the petition. If the county legislative authority approves the petition, it shall designate the name and number of the district, fix the boundaries of the district that are located within the county, and direct that an election be held within the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether the district shall be organized under this title and for the purpose of the election of its first fire commissioners.
Where a proposed fire protection district is located in more than a single county, the fire protection district shall be identified by the name of each county in which the proposed fire protection district is located, listed alphabetically, followed by a number that is the next highest number available for a fire protection district in the one of these counties that has the greatest number of fire protection districts. An election on a proposed fire protection district that is located in more than one county shall not be held unless the proposed district has been approved by the county legislative authorities, or boundary review boards, of each county within which the proposed district is located.
[ 1989 c 63 § 5; 1984 c 230 § 6; 1939 c 34 § 6; RRS § 5654-106. Prior: 1933 c 60 § 3. Formerly RCW 52.04.070.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.02 - Formation. › 52.02.080 - Election.

RCW 52.02.080
Election.
The election on the formation of the district and to elect the initial fire commissioners shall be conducted by the election officials of the county or counties in which the proposed district is located in accordance with the general election laws of the state. This election shall be held at the next general election date according to RCW 29A.04.321 and 29A.04.330, that occurs after the date of the action by the boundary review board, or county legislative authority or authorities, approving the proposal.
[ 2006 c 344 § 32; 1989 c 63 § 6; 1984 c 230 § 7; 1939 c 34 § 7; RRS § 5654-107. Formerly RCW 52.04.080.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2006 c 344 §§ 1-16 and 18-40: See note following RCW 29A.04.311.
Elections: Title 29A RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.02 - Formation. › 52.02.110 - Declaration of election results—Resolution.

RCW 52.02.110
Declaration of election results—Resolution.
If three-fifths of all the votes cast at the election were cast in favor of the ballot proposition to create the proposed fire protection district, the county legislative authority of the county in which all, or the largest portion of, the proposed district is located shall by resolution declare the territory organized as a fire protection district under the name designated and shall declare the candidate for each fire commissioner position who receives the highest number of votes for that position to be an initial fire commissioner of the district.
[ 1989 c 63 § 7; 1984 c 230 § 10; 1941 c 70 § 2; 1939 c 34 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 5654-110. Formerly RCW 52.04.110.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.02 - Formation. › 52.02.140 - Appeal.

RCW 52.02.140
Appeal.
Any person or entity having a substantial interest and feeling aggrieved by any finding, determination, or resolution of the county legislative authority in the proceedings for the organization of a fire protection district under this title, may appeal within five days after the action of the county legislative authority to the superior court of the county, in the same manner as provided by law for appeals from the orders and determinations of the county legislative authority.
[ 1984 c 230 § 13; 1939 c 34 § 13; RRS § 5654-113. Formerly RCW 52.04.140.]
NOTES:
Appeal from board's action: RCW 36.32.330.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.02 - Formation. › 52.02.150 - Organization conclusive.

RCW 52.02.150
Organization conclusive.
After the expiration of five days from the approval of the resolution of the county legislative authority declaring the district to be organized, and the filing of the certified copies of the resolution of the county legislative authority with the county auditor and the county assessor, the creation of the district is complete and its legal existence cannot thereafter be questioned by any person by reason of a defect in the proceedings for the organization of the district.
[ 1984 c 230 § 14; 1939 c 34 § 14; RRS § 5654-114. Formerly RCW 52.04.150.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.02 - Formation. › 52.02.170 - Ambulance service as public utility—Limitations—Definition.

RCW 52.02.170
Ambulance service as public utility—Limitations—Definition.
(1) A fire protection district may establish an ambulance service to be operated as a public utility. However, the fire protection district may not provide for the establishment of an ambulance service utility that would compete with any existing private ambulance service unless the fire protection district determines that the area served by the fire protection district, or a substantial portion of that area, is not adequately served by an existing private ambulance service.
(2) In determining the adequacy of an existing private ambulance service, the fire protection district must take into consideration objective generally accepted medical standards and reasonable levels of service, which must be published by the fire protection district. If a fire protection district makes a preliminary conclusion that an existing private ambulance service is inadequate, the fire protection district must allow a minimum of sixty days for the private ambulance service to meet the generally accepted medical standards and accepted levels of service. If the fire protection district makes a second preliminary conclusion of inadequacy within a twenty-four month period, the fire protection district may immediately issue a call for bids or establish its own ambulance service utility and is not required to afford the private ambulance service another sixty-day period to meet the generally accepted medical standards and reasonable levels of service.
(3) A private ambulance service that is not licensed by the department of health, or has had its license denied, suspended, or revoked, is not entitled to a sixty-day period to demonstrate adequacy, and the fire protection district may immediately issue a call for bids or establish an ambulance service utility.
(4) A private ambulance service that abandons service in the area served by the fire protection district, or a substantial portion of the area served by the fire protection district, is not entitled to a sixty-day period to demonstrate adequacy, and the fire protection district may immediately issue a call for bids or establish an ambulance service utility. If a fire protection district becomes aware of an intent to abandon service at a future date, the fire protection district may immediately issue a call for bids or establish an ambulance service utility to avoid an interruption in service.
(5) For purposes of this section, "fire protection district" means a fire protection district established by the legislative authority of a city or town pursuant to RCW 52.02.160.
[ 2017 c 328 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.04 - Annexation. › 52.04.001 - Actions subject to review by boundary review board.

RCW 52.04.001
Actions subject to review by boundary review board.
Actions taken under chapter 52.04 RCW may be subject to potential review by a boundary review board under chapter 36.93 RCW.
[ 1989 c 84 § 42.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.04 - Annexation. › 52.04.021 - Annexation by petition method—Alternative to election method.

RCW 52.04.021
Annexation by petition method—Alternative to election method.
The method of annexation provided for in RCW 52.04.031, 52.04.041, and 52.04.051 shall be an alternate method to that specified in RCW 52.04.011.
[ 1984 c 230 § 23; 1965 c 59 § 1. Formerly RCW 52.08.065.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.04 - Annexation. › 52.04.031 - Annexation by petition method—Petition—Signers—Content.

RCW 52.04.031
Annexation by petition method—Petition—Signers—Content.
A petition for annexation of an area located within reasonable proximity to a fire district shall be in writing, addressed to and filed with the board of fire commissioners of the district to which annexation is desired. Such territory may be located in a county or counties other than the county or counties within which the fire protection district is located. It must be signed by the owners, according to the records of the county auditor or auditors, of not less than sixty percent of the area of land included in the annexation petition, shall set forth a legal description of the property and shall be accompanied by a plat which outlines the boundaries of the property to be annexed. The petition shall state the financial obligation, if any, to be assumed by the area to be annexed.
For the purposes of this section, "reasonable proximity" has the same meaning as in RCW 52.26.020.
[ 2018 c 28 § 4; 1999 c 105 § 2; 1989 c 63 § 9; 1984 c 230 § 24; 1965 c 59 § 2. Formerly RCW 52.08.066.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.04 - Annexation. › 52.04.041 - Annexation by petition method—Hearing—Notice.

RCW 52.04.041
Annexation by petition method—Hearing—Notice.
If the petition for annexation filed with the board of commissioners complies with the requirements of law, the board may accept the petition, fix a date for public hearing, and publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the area proposed to be annexed and also post the notice in three public places within the area proposed for annexation. The notice shall specify the time and place of the hearing and invite interested persons to attend. The expense of publication of the notice shall be paid by the district.
[ 1984 c 230 § 25; 1965 c 59 § 3. Formerly RCW 52.08.067.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.04 - Annexation. › 52.04.051 - Annexation by petition method—Resolution providing for annexation.

RCW 52.04.051
Annexation by petition method—Resolution providing for annexation.
After the hearing, the board of fire commissioners shall determine by resolution whether the area shall be annexed. It may annex all or any portion of the proposed area but may not include in the annexation property not described in the petition. The proposed annexation shall be subject to action by the county legislative authority, as provided under RCW 52.04.011, to the same extent as if the annexation were done under the election method of annexation. If the area proposed to be annexed under this procedure is reduced, the annexation shall occur only if the owners of not less than sixty percent of the remaining area have signed the petition. After adoption of the resolution a copy shall be filed with the county legislative authority or authorities within which the territory is located.
[ 1989 c 63 § 10; 1984 c 230 § 26; 1965 c 59 § 4. Formerly RCW 52.08.068.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.04 - Annexation. › 52.04.061 - Annexation of proximate city or town—Procedure—Definition.

RCW 52.04.061
Annexation of proximate city or town—Procedure—Definition.
(1) A city or town located within reasonable proximity to a fire protection district may be annexed to such district if at the time of the initiation of annexation the population of the city or town is 300,000 or less. The legislative authority of the city or town may initiate annexation by the adoption of an ordinance stating an intent to join the fire protection district and finding that the public interest will be served thereby. If the board of fire commissioners of the fire protection district shall concur in the annexation, notification thereof shall be transmitted to the legislative authority or authorities of the counties in which the city or town and the district are situated.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "reasonable proximity" means geographical areas near enough to each other so that governance, management, and services can be delivered effectively.
[ 2017 c 326 § 1; 2010 c 136 § 2; 2009 c 115 § 1; 1999 c 105 § 3; 1985 c 313 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 179 § 1. Formerly RCW 52.04.170.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.04 - Annexation. › 52.04.071 - Annexation of proximate city or town—Election.

RCW 52.04.071
Annexation of proximate city or town—Election.
The county legislative authority or authorities shall by resolution call a special election to be held in the city or town and in the fire protection district at the next date according to RCW 29A.04.321, and shall cause notice of the election to be given as provided for in RCW 29A.52.355.
The election on the annexation of the city or town into the fire protection district shall be conducted by the auditor of the county or counties in which the city or town and the fire protection district are located in accordance with the general election laws of the state. The results thereof shall be canvassed by the canvassing board of the county or counties. No person is entitled to vote at the election unless he or she is a qualified elector in the city or town or unless he or she is a qualified elector within the boundaries of the fire protection district. The ballot proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
"Shall the city or town of . . . . . . be annexed to and be a part of . . . . . . fire protection district?
YES . . . . . . . . . .
NO  . . . . . . . . . . "
If a majority of the persons voting on the proposition in the city or town and a majority of the persons voting on the proposition in the fire protection district vote in favor thereof, the city or town shall be annexed and shall be a part of the fire protection district.
[ 2017 c 326 § 2; 2011 c 10 § 82; 2009 c 115 § 2; 2006 c 344 § 34; 1984 c 230 § 16; 1979 ex.s. c 179 § 2. Formerly RCW 52.04.180.]
NOTES:
Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
Effective date—2006 c 344 §§ 1-16 and 18-40: See note following RCW 29A.04.311.
Elections: Title 29A RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.04 - Annexation. › 52.04.081 - Annexation of proximate city or town—Annual tax levies—Limitations.

RCW 52.04.081
Annexation of proximate city or town—Annual tax levies—Limitations.
The annual tax levies authorized by chapter 52.16 RCW shall be imposed throughout the fire protection district, including any city or town annexed thereto. Any city or town annexed to a fire protection district is entitled to levy up to three dollars and sixty cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation less any regular levy made by the fire protection district or by a library district under RCW 27.12.390 in the incorporated area: PROVIDED, That the limitations upon regular property taxes imposed by chapter 84.55 RCW apply.
[ 2017 c 326 § 3; 2009 c 115 § 3; 1984 c 230 § 17; 1979 ex.s. c 179 § 4. Formerly RCW 52.04.190.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.04 - Annexation. › 52.04.091 - Additional territory annexed by city to be part of district.

RCW 52.04.091
Additional territory annexed by city to be part of district.
When any city, code city, or town is annexed to a fire protection district under RCW 52.04.061 and 52.04.071, thereafter, any territory annexed by the city shall also be annexed and be a part of the fire protection district.
[ 2017 c 326 § 4; 2009 c 115 § 4; 1989 c 76 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.04 - Annexation. › 52.04.101 - Withdrawal by annexed city or town—Election.

RCW 52.04.101
Withdrawal by annexed city or town—Election.
The legislative body of such a city or town which has annexed to such a fire protection district may, by resolution, present to the voters of such city or town a proposition to withdraw from said fire protection district at any general election held at least three years following the annexation to the fire protection district. If the voters approve such a proposition to withdraw from said fire protection district, the city or town shall have a vested right in the capital assets of the district proportionate to the taxes levied within the corporate boundaries of the city or town and utilized by the fire protection district to acquire such assets.
[ 2017 c 326 § 5; 2009 c 115 § 5; 1979 ex.s. c 179 § 3. Formerly RCW 52.04.200.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.04 - Annexation. › 52.04.111 - Annexation of city, code city, or town—Transfer of employees.

RCW 52.04.111
Annexation of city, code city, or town—Transfer of employees.
(1) When any city, code city, or town is annexed to a fire protection district under RCW 52.04.061 and 52.04.071, any employee of the fire department of such city, code city, or town who: (a) Was at the time of annexation employed exclusively or principally in performing the powers, duties, and functions which are to be performed by the fire protection district; (b) will, as a direct consequence of annexation, be separated from the employ of the city, code city, or town; and (c) can perform the duties and meet the minimum requirements of the position to be filled, then such employee may transfer his or her employment to the fire protection district as provided in this section and RCW 52.04.121 and 52.04.131.
(2) For purposes of this section and RCW 52.04.121 and 52.04.131, employee means an individual whose employment with a city, code city, or town has been terminated because the city, code city, or town was annexed by a fire protection district for purposes of fire protection.
[ 2017 c 326 § 6; 2010 c 8 § 15001; 2009 c 115 § 6; 1986 c 254 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts › Chapter 52.04 - Annexation. › 52.04.131 - Annexation of city, code city, or town—Transfer of employees—Notice—Time limitation.

RCW 52.04.131
Annexation of city, code city, or town—Transfer of employees—Notice—Time limitation.
When a city, code city, or town is annexed to a fire protection district and as a result any employee is laid off who is eligible to transfer to the fire protection district pursuant to this section and RCW 52.04.111 and 52.04.121, the city, code city, or town shall notify the employee of the right to transfer and the employee shall have ninety days to transfer employment to the fire protection district.
[ 2017 c 326 § 8; 2009 c 115 § 8; 1986 c 254 § 12.]