Washington § 51.48.230 - Order of execution upon property — Enforcement.

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§ 51.48.230. Order of execution upon property — Enforcement.

In the discretion of the department, an order of execution of like terms, force, and effect may be issued and directed to any agent of the department authorized to collect taxes, and in the execution thereof such agent shall have all the powers conferred by law upon sheriffs, but shall not be entitled to any fee or compensation in excess of the actual expenses paid in the performance of such duty, which shall be added to the amount of the warrant.
[ 1986 c 9 s 22.]

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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