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Flood Control by Counties (Revised Code of Washington (RCW): Title 86 Flood Control; Chapter 86.12)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
State of Washington
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Flood Local government Governance Tax/levy Special fund Expropriation Surface water Inland waters Liability/compensation Policy/planning Hazards Dispute settlement
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Chapter of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) concerns flood control by counties. Specifically, it provides for county flood control county tax for river improvement fund, flood control maintenance account; authority to make improvements, condemnation; eminent domain, how exercised; expenses to be paid out of river improvement fund; county entitled to abandoned channels, beds, and banks; immunity from liability, liability of counties, cities, and other special purpose districts to others; comprehensive flood control management plans comprehensive flood control management plan, and elements; comprehensive flood control management plan, participation of local officials, arbitration of disputed issues; and advisory committees.

Full text
English
Website
leg.wa.gov