Washington § 42.23.060 - Local charter controls chapter.

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§ 42.23.060. Local charter controls chapter.

If any provision of this chapter conflicts with any provision of a city or county charter, or with any provision of a city-county charter, the charter shall control if it contains stricter requirements than this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall be considered as minimum standards to be enforced by municipalities.
[ 1999 c 261 s 5; 1961 c 268 s 16.]

Notes

Findings—Intent—1999 c 261: See note following RCW 42.23.030.

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