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Wash. Rev. Code § 86.16.900 (2026)

Chapter liberally construed

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The provisions of this chapter and all proceedings thereunder shall be liberally construed with a view to effect their object.
[ 1935 c 159 s 19; RRS s 9663A-19.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1977–1983 · leading case: Maple Leaf Investors, Inc. v. Dep't of Ecology, 565 P.2d 1162 (Wash. 1977).
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Maple Leaf Investors, Inc. v. Dep't of Ecology, 565 P.2d 1162 (Wash. 1977). · cites it 2× “" RCW 86.16.900. Additionally, RCW 86.16.025 provides, in part: [T]he state supervisor of flood control shall have authority to examine, approve or reject designs and plans for any structure.”
Anderson v. Dep't of Ecology, 664 P.2d 1278 (Wash. Ct. App. 1983). “16 are to be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes, RCW 86.16.900, and the Department is empowered to establish and promulgate rules and regulations governing the administration of the chapter, RCW 86.”
Bayley v. Kane, 560 P.2d 1165 (Wash. Ct. App. 1977). “…The provisions of the chapter and all proceedings thereunder are to he liberally construed to effect their objective. RCW 86.16.900.”
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