Washington Code 35.13.010 – Authority for annexation
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Any portion of a county not incorporated as part of a city or town but lying contiguous thereto may become a part of the city or town by annexation. An area proposed to be annexed to a city or town shall be deemed contiguous thereto even though separated by water or tide or shore lands on which no bona fide residence is maintained by any person.
[ 2009 c 402 § 2; 1965 c 7 § 35.13.010. Prior: 1959 c 311 § 1; prior: (i) 1937 c 110 § 1; 1907 c 245 § 1; RRS § 8896. (ii) 1945 c 128 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8909-10.]
NOTES:
Intent—2009 c 402: See note following RCW 35.13.490.
Validation of certain incorporations and annexations—Municipal corporations of the fourth class—1961 ex.s. c 16: See note following RCW 35.21.010.
Terms Used In Washington Code 35.13.010
- 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. See Washington Code 1.16.080