Legislative — Ordinances — Time of going into effect.

RCW 35.17.230
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Ordinances shall not go into effect before thirty days from the time of final passage and are subject to referendum during the interim except: (1) Ordinances initiated by petition; (2) Ordinances necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety which contain a statement of urgency and are passed by unanimous vote of all the commissioners; (3) Ordinances providing for local improvement districts. Ordinances shall not go into effect before thirty days from the time of final passage and are subject to referendum during the interim except: (1) Ordinances initiated by petition; (2) Ordinances necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety which contain a statement of urgency and are passed by unanimous vote of all the commissioners; (3) Ordinances providing for local improvement districts.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=35.17&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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