Washington § 1.12.020 - Statutes continued, when.

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§ 1.12.020. Statutes continued, when.

The provisions of a statute, so far as they are substantially the same as those of a statute existing at the time of their enactment, must be construed as continuations thereof.
[1891 c 23 s 1, part; Code 1881 ss 761, 1292, 1681; RRS s 145.]

Notes

Reviser's note: This section is a part of 1891 c 23 s 1. The introductory phrase of that section provides: "The following provisions relative to the construction of statutes shall be rules of construction and shall constitute a part of the code of procedure of this state:".
Laws in force continued: State Constitution Art. 27 s 2.

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